rant: about "headphones/IEMs for gaming"
I have always been asked at some point by newbies in audio who look for headphones or IEMs for gaming. Honestly, when asked this over and over again, it really becomes irritating for the ones giving the advice to newbies who only plan to use the audio gear for gaming. But here is what I'll say: It doesn't matter. The best "gaming" headphones or IEMs is the one you like the most. Why? I will elaborate this throughout the rant. Audio in games has basically become inevitable at this point. Whether it's a competitive game like CS2, a mostly single-player game like Elden Ring or lots of rhythm games like osu!, audio gear always enhances the experience with these games in comparison to no audio gear . It's also inevitable that a lot of influencers will recommend certain headphones or IEMs for specific games. But why doesn't it matter? First of all, as audio is a highly subjective thing, there is no such thing as the best headphones/IEMs for any person . Believe