I work as a dealer and Sennheiser sent us this - thought people might like it
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Urge to buy HD800S for gaming is intensifying...
EDIT: Thanks for all the thoughtful responses thus far! Time for clarification. The HD800S is sexy to me by way of reputation and from the characteristics in the OP's chart. I already have owned (Steelseries Siberia and then Arctics Wireless Pro) and currently do own (M1570C, ATH-R70x, DT990; Schiit Asgaard; Atom+ DAC) some very good gaming headphones. "Wanting" the HD800S is nothing more than a daydream of upgrade-itis. Speaking only for myself I consider the cost of an improvement over my current gear an un-justifiable expense for what I think would be a negligible difference.
I have a pair of them and a pair of lcd x and I much prefer the hd 800s for gaming. It ridiculously great for spatial info. Footsteps in Valorant/ CS are just apparent. They also give just pure enjoyment in MMOs with often orchestral music and great ambiance.
They make you want to listen in a way very few audio equipment can match.
the LCD - X is a bit more fun and a lot more versatile to my ears tho and I’ve EQd them quite a lot (to taste) with my RME.
Pretty accurate description of the LCD-X. I much prefer them because the bass is so damn punchy.
The spatial profile isn't as wide as the hd 800s, but it's still exceptional for gaming. I've never felt at a disadvantage using the LCD-X for gaming. And for single player games? Forget about it. They're magical.