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xformulax
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Sep 28, 2018
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I removed my previous comment, as I'd hate to make your decision more difficult based on specific (subjective) things.
Instead, you should consider use/total cost, and what's more important to you.
You'll get roughly the same volume out of either, unamped. (on board pc sound or connected to the controller of the ps4/xbox/ your smartphone. The 58x will sound more "full", the 37x will sound more "accurate" or even "flat".
58x are going to sound better for most newer produced music. 37x will likely have better positional audio/footsteps, but sound more "flat" overall. For some things this is a blessing as the 58x can be a little bright at times (IMO), or have a little more bass slam than I'd like (for example, explosions or other sounds in game overshadowing footsteps).
If you do any console gaming with chat, the pc37x is going to be easier to deal with day to day. You can add a v-moda boom or modmic to the 58x, but I really only recommend using a desk mic if you choose to game with the 58x, which kind of cuts out console gaming unless that is also at your desk (personally I have the pc360 that I use if I'm on console and need communication, but the 58X is fine for solo gaming).
If you go with the 58x I'd recommend an xlr mic (not usb) and then you'll need an interface, which can also act as your dac/amp (like a umc22). These both increase the cost and you'll have a more complicated setup, more wiring, fine for pc gaming but more of a pain if you do any other gaming. But at the same time you'll be happier while listening to music.
Sep 28, 2018
xformulax
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xformulaxAnd then IF you chose to go with the 58x, you also need to consider the small cost bump up to 6xx or even the hifiman 4XX.
Sep 28, 2018
phoenixsong
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Sep 29, 2018
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xformulaxWhat do you think of using usb mics instead of the xlr-interface combo to cut costs?
Sep 29, 2018
xformulax
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Sep 30, 2018
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phoenixsongThey're fine if you're just using it for voice comms, even a blue snowball is going to be as good or better than any headset attached mic. I just run into noise/interference and adding a decrapifier/filter is just another added cost, but I also do a little voice-over/audio production and am looking to move away from the blackout yeti (previous drop a couple years back)
Sep 30, 2018
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