I would love to try a $1000 set up just to know what that is like. I believe you probably start seeing diminishing returns for gaming after about the $300 mark though. Also just had a panic attack on that stress test for a $2000 headset lol
Great review. You excelled in every message and marketing psychology with honesty. Well done. I wish I could afford it, I got a 1339 qpad that cost me +300 euros years, years ago.
I'm really excited to try these out. The price is high, but once you have taken a dive into audiophile headphones you get sucked in. Its very hard to say what headphone is better because they all have a different sound and various uses for each of them. Thanks for another awesome vid bro!
You can try them but be careful if you're going to buy them. You never know when the sound is for you. I made this mistake with buying the Sivga SV021 Robin.
MAN!!! I would love to take those for a test drive on my setup. They do look superb, and if it's anything like the 99's they hopefully have parts available to fix them in the event something breaks.
Id really love for you to review the EPOS Sennheiser GSP 670 Wireless... IMO even better then the Audeze Penrose, and its only $170 right now. Almost %50 off.
If you can afford 2000 on a headset you have money behind you, fortunately I just bought the Razer Kaira Pro white edition for 20 less than asking due to a website having a glitch, good review!!
Man I'm not even into this stuff that match up but you are just such a good presenter I was absolutely gripped. I think I recall saying on another vid of yours (maybe?) that as an English guy I really get this American 'shop' mechanic kinda vibe hearing the twang in your accent talking about the hardware and I love it
I switched to the Hyper X Cloud II’s from my Audeze Penrose, the comfort just doesn’t cut it for me on my Penrose but man the Cloud does have great sound as well as comfort
Maaan, if the Astros could get closer to this style (instead of looking like a spaceship) and keep all their functions + charger base I would have no doubt about my favorite headset!
I come from audiophile realm and just landed on this channel thanks to YT algo. Between empy and Liric I would say Liric is step ahead when it comes to imaging, not to say that empys are bad but Liric is just little better and I believe this is an important criteria for competitive gaming? You will definitely need lot of juice because they scale so do invest in a quality dac and amp if not already. For mobile use I think Chord Mojo 2 is the sweet spot for Liric. I don’t have Empy anymore so haven’t tried it with them but mobile use on open back is really not top of the agenda :)
Another awesome review. Thank you for putting out this video. If you ever get a chance, check out the new Hifiman Edition XS. Came out about a month ago. I know open back cans are not your favorite but this one is pretty dang great at the $500 price point. The imaging for Warzone and other first person shooters is top notch. Soundstage is great too. The sound doesn't match the Audeze LCD GX which I purchased based on your review of them but I made the switch to the XS because the GX were too heavy for me. But man do I miss them. They sounded so fun. The XS feels much lighter and the imaging is better than the GX in my opinion.
I honestly hope you didnt spend money on those meze.. for comfort, yes not many can beat meze headphones as they are some of the most comfortable ones around. But for sound, they are not worth their asking price. And for gaming, just save your time and get a sennheiser hd800s and a decent amp and you’ll be set.
What audeze are those lcd2? And what is your all time favorite high end closed back I have the focal clear for open back looking for a really great closed back to pair it with
I got a pair of the Drop Hd58x off ebay for $130 and than a mayflower electronics mk1 dac amp for $90 and i fucking love them lol. The clamp was a little tight the first day or two with the headphones but after maybe 12 hours give or take they feel great and they keep getting better.
The mic you displayed in the beginning……i can just plug it in to my ps5 or xbox Series X and it will just work? I want a premium gaming headset and dont care if it doesn’t have a built in mic on the headset. I want one awesome headset i can use for ps5 and series X
Picked up a Sennheiser HD560 (always on sale - i paid $140) and a Blue Yeti Nano (also picked it up on sale $80) - works great on my PS5. Even ended up picking up a Zen Dac Air for further sound amplification / directional audio enhancement for $100 but that's not necessary. The HD560s for around $150 + desktop mic around $50-100 is the perfect $200-250 set up and much better than any wireless gaming headsets like Razer Kaira Pro / Arctis 7/9/Pro / Penrose
So would you pick these over the LCD GX? I want to primarily game on my consoles and PC second. The lack of mic does concern me for console application. Edit: The Empyreans are the daddy, you should give them a review too :)
Priorities, mate. From another perspective instead of a PC it's better to invest in a car. I will always disagree & know car to be a waste of money, no matter what anyone else thinks. Besides, gotta hear it to understand, Meze Audio's other flagship cans are also seductively addicting. Oh, never look into electrostatic headphones or the Sennheiser HE-1, quite justifiably worthy of a heart attack.
Heck no!!! Lol. I love my Penrose but those are pricey enough and they broke before 1yr and where they broke wasn’t covered under warranty so I had to fix myself :) sooooooo no way would I spend any more than the $$$$ I spent on my Audeze Penrose which I love even with their common breaking point on that plastic part above the ear cup. :)
Let me answer the giant elephant in the room question since this guy won’t because he’s probably getting paid not to say anything negative about it. No gaming headset is worth 2K, let’s be real now. All the pros about this headset in this video are diluted when you weigh it against it’s mammoth $2,000 price point; the sound is amazing, it looks amazing, the comfort is off the charts, (blah blah blah) once again, it’s $2,000 lol. You can buy a Next Gen Console, a decent gaming television, and an upscale Gaming headset and still not pass the 2K mark to really put it in perspective.
What the most you would pay for your gaming audio setup?
I would pay about $1000?
@@keyboardz5783 yeah that seems like a fair spot. the bad thing is once you dive into that range, you just keep going, lol
I agree
If I can afford it, there is no limit. Lol
I would love to try a $1000 set up just to know what that is like. I believe you probably start seeing diminishing returns for gaming after about the $300 mark though. Also just had a panic attack on that stress test for a $2000 headset lol
Great review. You excelled in every message and marketing psychology with honesty. Well done. I wish I could afford it, I got a 1339 qpad that cost me +300 euros years, years ago.
Yeah
I'm really excited to try these out. The price is high, but once you have taken a dive into audiophile headphones you get sucked in. Its very hard to say what headphone is better because they all have a different sound and various uses for each of them. Thanks for another awesome vid bro!
You can try them but be careful if you're going to buy them. You never know when the sound is for you. I made this mistake with buying the Sivga SV021 Robin.
thanks a bunch man
Dang headset cost more than my entire setup, including my pc 😶😶😶
The headphone game is such a slippery slope. Great review Techne!
100%
It’s a dangerous hobby lol
MAN!!! I would love to take those for a test drive on my setup. They do look superb, and if it's anything like the 99's they hopefully have parts available to fix them in the event something breaks.
Huge respect for throwing in the Torgue "EXPLOSIONS" clip in the intro. So many memories of watching that cutscene in Borderlands 2!
lol, such a perfect right, lol
Id really love for you to review the EPOS Sennheiser GSP 670 Wireless... IMO even better then the Audeze Penrose, and its only $170 right now. Almost %50 off.
Than.
NOT then.
@@PSYCHOV3N0M Nothing better to do?
That Mr. Torgue clip caught me off guard. Love that you referenced Borderlands 2.
Looking forward to your review of the next budget Astro A10 Gen 2.
0:08 😂🤣😅 hey Techne another Great Review! 👏👏👏 Keep Going 👍
If you can afford 2000 on a headset you have money behind you, fortunately I just bought the Razer Kaira Pro white edition for 20 less than asking due to a website having a glitch, good review!!
Loving the energy! Your uploads always make my day :D
your nice comments make my day :)
Nice review! The only thing I missed is you wearing the headphone. I really wanted to see this beatiful headset on your (beatiful) head
man, did I seriously not put this headphone on through the entire vid! my bad 100%
Man I'm not even into this stuff that match up but you are just such a good presenter I was absolutely gripped. I think I recall saying on another vid of yours (maybe?) that as an English guy I really get this American 'shop' mechanic kinda vibe hearing the twang in your accent talking about the hardware and I love it
thank you smooch for the support man!
Watched so many vids of yours to buy the right headset, ended up buying the steel series 9x for Xbox. Absolutely amazing!! Stinkin cozy!
Yeah I got em too but they sitting cuz I'm not sure how to set my eq
You know there's dedication when my man starts gnawing on the headphones. @5:07
Techne your hilarious and your videos are awesome!
Thank u so much
I really really want those headphones 😍
I switched to the Hyper X Cloud II’s from my Audeze Penrose, the comfort just doesn’t cut it for me on my Penrose but man the Cloud does have great sound as well as comfort
ohhh wow, did you try the mod I did on the penrose?
@@TheTechne I haven’t tried that yet but l I’ll look into it, for the mean time though I’ll be using my Clouds
@@necondaa trust me a try the mod, you will love it
@@TheTechne Will do thank you
i could instantly tell they were meze by the mechanism of the hinges and the luxury looking metal
Audiophiles: "2000? Seems like a decent budget friendly headphone "
lol, techne = barfing
Maaan, if the Astros could get closer to this style (instead of looking like a spaceship) and keep all their functions + charger base I would have no doubt about my favorite headset!
Astro’s are the best looking headsets. This headset is a scam lmao.
@@Chico_Lachowski Its a headphone and these are made in romania buddy out of magnesium, aluminium and steel, not astro plastic
Id rather upgrade my gaming computer LOL.. nice review as always
Review the new Astro A10 Gen 2, especially vs first gen A10 and some Hyper Xcloud headsets 🙏🏽
2000.... is ridiculous, unless you are rich and have to have something special for mixing , and recording music. for gaming???? no way. That's crazy.
Well thanks to you I just ordered the Meze Empyrean for gaming. I am hoping its equally as great and its open back, so it should tick the boxes
I come from audiophile realm and just landed on this channel thanks to YT algo. Between empy and Liric I would say Liric is step ahead when it comes to imaging, not to say that empys are bad but Liric is just little better and I believe this is an important criteria for competitive gaming? You will definitely need lot of juice because they scale so do invest in a quality dac and amp if not already. For mobile use I think Chord Mojo 2 is the sweet spot for Liric. I don’t have Empy anymore so haven’t tried it with them but mobile use on open back is really not top of the agenda :)
Nice video bro....you never did the mic check though do those come with a mic ?
no mic
You make me want to buy a new pair of headphones every time I watch one of your vids. Lol
Another awesome review. Thank you for putting out this video. If you ever get a chance, check out the new Hifiman Edition XS. Came out about a month ago. I know open back cans are not your favorite but this one is pretty dang great at the $500 price point. The imaging for Warzone and other first person shooters is top notch. Soundstage is great too. The sound doesn't match the Audeze LCD GX which I purchased based on your review of them but I made the switch to the XS because the GX were too heavy for me. But man do I miss them. They sounded so fun. The XS feels much lighter and the imaging is better than the GX in my opinion.
thank you so much man! and yeah them hifi's are on my list to check out! I don't mind open back just as long if there is still some body to them.
@@TheTechne I would also like to add DCA AEON 2 Noire with HIfiman Edition XS.
Ohhh yeah first 1 minute of this video is what makes the channel perfect lol.
Life goal: Find you somebody that looks at you the way The Techne looks at swivel lol.
lol, hey it will be a stinkin cozy relationship ;)
The beginning of this vid was epic! 😂
this is like those history channel specials about aliens, "do they exist?... we dont know"
Even tho I can’t ever afford these still watched just for you. May scoop that mic… would it work on a desk set up?
lol i love how techne gotta do the bite test to see if it’s metal
What would you recommend. Buying the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 or the Corsair HS75 XB Wireless gaming headset?
Please make a review of the Razer huntsman mini analog
working on the video now, will be the next vid. probably posting on Sunday
@@TheTechne super, thanks
I honestly hope you didnt spend money on those meze.. for comfort, yes not many can beat meze headphones as they are some of the most comfortable ones around. But for sound, they are not worth their asking price. And for gaming, just save your time and get a sennheiser hd800s and a decent amp and you’ll be set.
What audeze are those lcd2? And what is your all time favorite high end closed back I have the focal clear for open back looking for a really great closed back to pair it with
$2,000 WOW! If you say they worth it, I trust your word but, I wouldn't buy them ever LOL...awesome video brother
lol, thanks a bunch man
@@TheTechne you're welcome brother
There are open backs that are called semi open and these maze headphone are semi closed
This video is the closest I will ever come to these headphones 😂
5:05 “Hold on” proceeds to eat 2000$ headphones “No that’s actually metal as well up there”
You should do a comparison between these and audeze penrose x , think it would be a good one. Penrose x is like 4x cheaper
I got a pair of the Drop Hd58x off ebay for $130 and than a mayflower electronics mk1 dac amp for $90 and i fucking love them lol. The clamp was a little tight the first day or two with the headphones but after maybe 12 hours give or take they feel great and they keep getting better.
My guy tasted 2,000$ headphones! If i wasn’t already, I’d instantly subscribe 😂
lol
Which is the proper way to drive those headphones ? External DAC / amplifier I suppose ? What did you used for your review ?
The mic you displayed in the beginning……i can just plug it in to my ps5 or xbox Series X and it will just work? I want a premium gaming headset and dont care if it doesn’t have a built in mic on the headset. I want one awesome headset i can use for ps5 and series X
yes
Picked up a Sennheiser HD560 (always on sale - i paid $140) and a Blue Yeti Nano (also picked it up on sale $80) - works great on my PS5. Even ended up picking up a Zen Dac Air for further sound amplification / directional audio enhancement for $100 but that's not necessary. The HD560s for around $150 + desktop mic around $50-100 is the perfect $200-250 set up and much better than any wireless gaming headsets like Razer Kaira Pro / Arctis 7/9/Pro / Penrose
"2000$" Techne coughs in debt
So would you pick these over the LCD GX? I want to primarily game on my consoles and PC second. The lack of mic does concern me for console application.
Edit: The Empyreans are the daddy, you should give them a review too :)
what do you think about the viper v2 pro, 57g
Sennheiser hd800s will be a better competitive gaming choice for less money
Hi man, what headset would you recommend for someone around the price of £180, wireless preferably. (Ps5 console it’s for)
Thanks in advance
How many custom keyboards do u have
6 I think. I have been trying to get rid of them since I don't use them
ok thanks for answering :)
Good old Techne: How to improve that? drop some Wicked Cushions there... LMAO
lol
Which audeze headphones are those?
Well, we want louder and clearer footsteps, with quieter gunshots and explosions.
My wallet just gave me the side eye and said stay in your lane with the penrose and h6pro bro.
Would you recommend using the Dolby atmos app on xbox for my arctics 9X?
dolby atmosphere is one of the best Audi softwares out there, but I always prefer out of the box sound
Noti
Sheer opulence in pc gaming 👌 😎 you need that 3090ti sli 128gb ram pc to enjoy this headphone.
the box looks like a mouse button
I think I’ll stick with my wireless Hyperx headset!
Hi bro
Which headset is better
Corsair Virtuoso or Logitech G Pro X Wireless
virtuoso
@@TheTechne Thank you very much very kind bro
Dankpods MEZE
high end and gaming don't really go well with each other tbh.
For this price they need to open back headphones for this price
Zowie or xlite V2?
Zowie
Wow
Nice review, but $2000 for gaming...that's a big no for me, $200 maximum !
Early
Audeze or this?
audeze is fun, these are true. If that makes any scene, tryst me I'm confused also
@@TheTechne Fun vs True. Now that's a true head to head
And price difference
2000 without a mic and wireless crazy damn near gotta have a built in pc too😂😂
Priorities, mate. From another perspective instead of a PC it's better to invest in a car. I will always disagree & know car to be a waste of money, no matter what anyone else thinks. Besides, gotta hear it to understand, Meze Audio's other flagship cans are also seductively addicting. Oh, never look into electrostatic headphones or the Sennheiser HE-1, quite justifiably worthy of a heart attack.
techne be buying a 2000 bucks yee yee ass gaming headphones but not a 1000 bucks audiophile headphone SMH
Ok ... U have me on that.
You can buy a ps5 and an Xbox series X and still have money left.
I'll answer that for you. No it's not worth it for anyone. At 2000 dollars there's too many other options that are better out there.
Heck no!!! Lol. I love my Penrose but those are pricey enough and they broke before 1yr and where they broke wasn’t covered under warranty so I had to fix myself :) sooooooo no way would I spend any more than the $$$$ I spent on my Audeze Penrose which I love even with their common breaking point on that plastic part above the ear cup. :)
Looks like a case from Lamborghini.
I rather just have the microphone and my headphones i use now
LETS GO!
Where we going? Lunch?
Sorry, Can’t afford to eat after buying this headset 🤣
@@iSpenC lol
Headphones or headset
0:45 My exact reaction to the price!!!!
Lol
I mean but if we talking real boi headphones for gaming, where's my DT 990's and HD660s' at tho
Let me answer the giant elephant in the room question since this guy won’t because he’s probably getting paid not to say anything negative about it. No gaming headset is worth 2K, let’s be real now. All the pros about this headset in this video are diluted when you weigh it against it’s mammoth $2,000 price point; the sound is amazing, it looks amazing, the comfort is off the charts, (blah blah blah) once again, it’s $2,000 lol. You can buy a Next Gen Console, a decent gaming television, and an upscale Gaming headset and still not pass the 2K mark to really put it in perspective.
Sennheiser hd 800 is cheaper who would of thought
Magnet ❌
Teeth ✅
all day
I'll spend a couple of hundred on a headset or headphones but no way I'll spend more then that there better things you can spend that money
I rather get audezee
hellooooo
Hellllllllllooooooooo
Not buying this just get sennheiser for that price
added to cart... Kappa ;)
lol this headset is equal to a 3080ti price
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Short answer: no
You really overhyped this headphone
Bruh, its a luxury item not for cheapskaters
@@lingonberryjam320 better just build a pc
@@Jason_Bover9000 not everyone needs one
@@lingonberryjam320 ok
Save your money and buy a pc
Nope.....