I’ve noticed with max volume gunshots sounds really loud. Maybe even a bit harsh. Maybe that’s distortion creeping in. The max volume is to loud for me for sure. If Xbox only has a smoother volume adjustment I’d be all set. I’m going to try messing with more settings tonight. I’ve been using Dolby Atmos maybe I’ll try uncompressed stereo instead.

Thanks for the info. FYI Xbox controller is not Bluetooth when connected to the system it’s a low latency 2.4ghz connection that is better then Bluetooth provides.

Running a optical cable around the room would not be a huge deal. I just don’t know how you would get the mic to work with Xbox for game chat with that setup. Xbox does not use Bluetooth audio through controller so it does not sound bad. I can’t tell a difference from plugging into my gaming laptop or my Xbox controller for sound quality. I do have a par of astro a50 but the sound quality to the gx is much more to my liking.

I already own the dongle but thanks for the tip, I did order a 1/4 to 3.5mm socket so I can use the wires with no mic for music. In warzone it’s pretty crazy I can walk by a house and hear a box and think I bet that’s on the second floor and it is. With my h6pro I would get the direction but could never tell what floor. The tuning on the headset it a bit off. You can hear steps and boxes maybe a bit better, but because they are so loud it’s hard to pin point where they are.

My ps5 is across the room so it’s not really a option right now. I have been thinking about changing my spare bedroom closet into a battle station. I would put my ps5 psvr 2 and my laptop in there. That might be a option if I end up doing that. I’ll have a look at it thanks.

So I picked these up the other day. They are new but was in a display at a store. Cables and accessory’s was still sealed with full warranty. Got them for 1000 Canadian. I’ve never spent this kind of money on headphones before. For gaming I’ve had the Astro a50 Gen 4 and Epos h6pro open. For music I have a pair of shp9500 that I never use. I mostly just use my AirPod pro 2 for music at the gym-work.

So fair I like the gx for both music and gaming and that’s what I was hoping for. I listened to Pearl jam ten album for the 1000s time and it never sounded so good. They are very neutral to my ears, highs are not piercing and lows are not overbearing and muddy. I have no issues with comfort but I bet my ears will get warm in the summer.

Now as far as powering them it’s just from my iPhone or Xbox-ps5 controller - gaming laptop headphone jack. For music would I get better sound using my denon 4700h headphone jack and airplay from my iPhone? I tried this and it did not sound as clean but it felt much warmer. I was using the pure direct mode on the amp at the time. Also should I use the better quality cables with no mic for music? Any info would be great!