so they took a cheap cable, put a metal tube around it, dipped the ends into icing and added sparkles?

How did the article miss the "it hasn't been used for a year so you need to burn it in again" description?

Games do sound really odd. After I upgraded from Beyerdynamic Custom One to iBasso SR2 there is a lack of bass (I was using the Cops on 3/4) as well as a little bit more stage. It took a day or two to get used to in my main few games. But it's alright.

You should try music and make sure it's driven well, and might notice a difference. Your hear will get accustomed to what you hear and might just prefer it.