u/Trippiebear

Hey everyone, I’m planning to join the Beyer family and looking at the DT 770 Pro X. I’m currently coming from high-end gaming gear like the Audeze Maxwell and SteelSeries Nova Pro. I loved the Maxwell's sound but hated the comfort/build, and the Nova Pro just feels a bit "flimsy" and the pads aren't great for long sessions.

I mainly play single-player titles (Resident Evil, God of War) where dialogue clarity and immersion are key. Since I use a dedicated Fifine mic, I don't need a headset anymore.

My main concern: I want to run the 48-ohm Stellar.45 drivers directly off my PS5 controller and PC motherboard without a dedicated Amp/DAC. Does anyone here use them like this? Is the "punch" and volume sufficient for immersive story games? Also, how do the velour pads hold up for 3+ hour sessions compared to typical leatherette gaming pads?

Thanks for any insights!

Hi everyone I am looking to completely overhaul my audio setup for a better gaming experience and would love some expert input as I am based in Germany and my budget is between 200 and 350 Euros. I mainly play atmospheric story driven games like God of War and Resident Evil on both PC and PS5 and for me the overall sound signature and especially crystal clear dialogues are the most important factors. I appreciate a good impactful bass that feels grounded but it definitely does not need to be extreme or overwhelming. To give you some context on my experience I have already tried the big players in the gaming world but I am still not satisfied because I used the Audeze Maxwell and while the sound was actually quite nice the rest of the package was very underwhelming for me in terms of comfort and overall handling so I sold them. I also still have the SteelSeries Nova Pro but I am really torn because they have some cool features but I am just not convinced since the ear pads are not great and the overall feel does not give me the confidence for long term use. Since I already use a dedicated external Fifine microphone for communication I have realized that I do not really need a gaming headset with all the software bloat and batteries that eventually die so I want something durable that focuses 100 percent on audio quality. I am now considering the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X but I have a few specific questions because I plan to run them without an external DAC or Amp and want to plug them directly into my PS5 controller or PC motherboard. I want to know if the 48 ohm Stellar 45 drivers will deliver enough punch and volume for a satisfying immersive experience and I would also love to hear your honest opinion on whether you would even consider keeping the Nova Pro for story games and dialogues or if the jump to the Beyerdynamic is a significant upgrade in terms of pure sound quality. I am especially interested in the clarity of dialogues and the general comfort for long sessions of three hours or more compared to the Nova Pro and I am looking forward to your help.

I’ve had the Nova Pro since November, coming from the Maxwell and the A50 Gen 4.
I really like this headset because it solves a lot of problems without creating any new ones.
Just have a quick "stupid" question though… Do I never have to update the headset itself? 😂 I haven't had a single update yet, which feels a bit weird to me.