tldr; AD700X: The "budget king" for competitive FPS. Imaging is god-tier for footsteps, but tonal balance is sacrificed. Pair with ModMic for ultimate setup.
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Best praise vs top criticism for Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X
“Audio Technica ad700x and a mic could possibly be had on your budget. The ad700x are amazing for fps”
“Sub $150? Phillips SHP9500 with V-MODA BoomPro. Over $150? AD700X with Antlion Audio ModMic. Spending less will be a disappointment at best in comparison. That's your best bang for your buck in both price ranges until you hit the $300+ range.”
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