I've had this headset for a few weeks now and have played many different genres of games and listened to all types of music with and without the GSX1000 DAC/amplifier. They do very well without the GSX1000, but I highly recommend pairing them with it for added functionality and personalization. I am very happy with this headset. The sound quality is fantastic, they are very light and the clip even fits my big head. It's a gaming headset, and it's great at it. The sound stage allows you to pinpoint the location of the target in Sagittarius (especially Apex Legends). They don't let up when they're playing music either. Bass is very respectable and stays tight throughout the range. However, the microphone is nothing special and is by far the weakest part of the headset. However, the fact that you can get such great headphones with attached mic for this price is amazing. has a shape, a fun sound signature and also needs a microphone. Click Buy Now. You will not regret it. They are so good that the only upgrade I see for myself in the future will be a pair of HD800S.