Sennheiser G4ME ZERO Gaming Headset w/ Mic Review - @Barnacules
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What's up Nerdgasm fans? Today we're reviewing a new gaming headset from Sennheiser called the Gaming Series G4ME ZERO. As you would expect these earn the Sennheiser name by having an amazing sound and power handling and the microphone though a bit tricky at first proved to be one of the best noise cancelling microphones I have ever used. When you're gaming it's more important to hear clearly then anything and these achieve that goal perfectly. Also I was really surprised at how much these come to life when paired with a Mayflower Objective2 Headphone Amp. I would really suggest it as a good entry level headphone amp to mate with these to really get their potential if you don't already have a sound card capable of pushing a high ohm headset.
Specifications
Closed back design featuring tailored leatherette double layered memory-foam ear pads for maximum acoustic seal to block outside noise
Modern, lightweight yet robust design featuring XXL ear cups incorporating Sennheiser's model specific transducer technology delivering extreme sonic clarity and accuracy (150-ohm)
Crystal-clear conversations ensured with the professional quality noise-canceling microphone that automatically mutes when boom arm is raised
Foldable design featuring a volume control located on the right ear cup and braided fabric cable
Two year warranty
Q: The microphone sounded a little flat?
A: I found after the video if you turned the gain down on the camera a bit and put the microphone closer to your mouth it was a more natural sound, but the noise cancelling does take a little warmth away from the voice but to kill the background noise it's freaking amazing!
Q: In order to get the most out of these headphones, would I need a good sound card and/or a headphone amplifier?
A: Yes. One recommended setup is the 720 dac from Cypher.
Q: How much bass do these produce? Will it rattle your head?
A: These have a good level of bass with fantastic clarity across the full spectrum, both high and low. For gaming, there isn't another headset out there with better audio quality. I would suggest also getting a DAC/Amp or decent soundcard to compliment it to give you an even better experience...If however, you are...
Q: What's the difference between this, and the PC 350 Special Edition? Thanks in advance.
A: It looks like the only difference is the color... The specs and features look identical.
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im trying this set now. absolutely love the mic and the clarity of sound
Thank you for a very detailed review! Nice work!
I just bought these in white due to your recomendation - they are great! thanks.
9:36 "You can't hear what I'm saying right now" 9:42 "Hey what's up. Hey, how's it going everyone"
the best review i've ever seen .. good job bro
I LOVE YOUR WORK MAN
best review i have seen on this pair of headphones on youtube...good job bro
Thanks for the review man! I was thinking of buying this headset, and now I am definetily going to buy them!
Great review! You really covered everything in a well spoken matter. I hope more companies send you stuff to review!
Thanks for this review.. based on this video I purchased these headphones and I am very pleased!
Cheers mate. All the info I needed in one concise review. subbed!
I really like how you review things, you always talk about everything that we need to know and it's very interesting to watch, good going Jerry (:
Barnacules please keep doing the headphone reviews, you really have a knack for it. Can you do some wireless headphone reviews? You said you had the rs 180's
I really like this review I mean like, you describe stuff so detail and it's so easy to understand you. Now I know that the G4ME ZERO is good. Thx!
fantastic video, I got to use these at gamerscon and wanted to pick up a set but was on the fence because of the price. After hearing the mic quality on the video I just ordered a set. Cheers for the review
Still loving mine!
Wanted to thank you for the video trying to get some information for a new headset.
I love headphones too! Thanks for the review... very helpful
Thanks. Clear and informative
Great review, very well done. I'll definitely buy these sometime.
Great video as always.
Awesome vid man. Keep it up
Noble Exile the mic actually didn't fail it was the Zoom h4n preamp that was overrdriving it, that is why it sounds much better in this video since it's plugged directly to the Canon 5D Mark III camera.
200 dollars... Wow. For a gaming headset that doesn't sound half bad in music either that's pretty sweet
If you want open back you canb have the sheneiser g4me one
Why isn't Jerry using his HD800 more often. I mean they're like 1500 bucks.
could you do a astro a40 or a50 if you ever get them and them compare them together cuz im not rich and i can only get one and im not sure what to get
noooo barnacules what did u do u decreased my chance of winning somthing
Excellent video. Cheers man
GREAT review!! It helped a lot!! THANKS!!
THANK YOU FOR THIS AMAZING REVIEW! :)
You know I'm glad you did this review lol because now I'm about to buy one real soon. I was actually about to buy some Astro A50s but I had a strong feeling that I should wait. I'm glad I did lol!
You clearly understand what you're talking about, jerry. Your review has great credibility -- I'm not able to detect some of the nuances you describe; but you convinced me about the pros (and minor cons) associated with this product. Very useful report. (keep 'em coming!)
Really good review, very informative!
just bought one on Black Friday for $99 on Amazon and waiting for delivery right now. I was actually worried about the microphone quality... Wow, from your video, the voice sounds really amazing!! Thanks for the video!
Thank u sooooooooooo much for saying its for Mobil devices I've been researching for forever
man the mic is great
Hey, I love the show and share a love for tech as you do. I Just finished watching your review of the Sennheiser headsets. and I'd love to see you review the Steelseries H wireless headphones, if Steelseries are willing to send you a set for demo. I look forward to more from you. Keep up the great work:)
I would love to see a shoot out or your review between the Sennheiser G4ME ZERO vs SteelSeries 840
Woooooooooooo, Just ordered a pair! - Thanks to this video
Awesome, glad you enjoyed my review and you will love them. Just make sure you have the power to drive them or get a headphone amp.
Barnacules Nerdgasm I Do have enough power thanks, love your vids, such an honour that your answering my comment! :)
I have these headphones and listened to this review through them. They're really good headphones. I don't have the issue of breaking the seal when moving my head around. I'm using the FiiO e17 with them since I'm mainly using them for my Razer Blade 14 (2014)
awesome video helped me a bunch!
I would say that that mic is spot on for the way u got them plugged in
I love Sennheiser headphones, I have the Sennheiser HD201's I must have dropped them over 1000 times and they still work just like new.
Hi Barnacules, Thx for your videos! In the end, would you recommend the MMX 300 or those?
Just got this and it seems they have revised it somewhat. Now comes with detachable cable and a spare 1.2m 3.5mm all in one mic cable for a phone or whatever. Pretty neatto.
+jetpil0t hey, um a question did you use an amp with it? cause apparently the newer versions which is the one you have with a detachable cable is 50 ohms
Good video! Those headphones sound really good!
also i love your akira shirt! where did you purchase it?
great review thx
Nice Gunnar's. I have a pair just like them with perscription lenses even. :p
Got my money back and my Zeros arrived today...amazing sound. I love them. Too bad I have no 3d stuff....maybe I can turn on that in my Sound Blaster Z panel. Dont think it will work with headphones though. It would except it seem to turn on speaker and turn headphones off when I try.
wow those look much sharper than i would have guessed
Great headphones and sounds a lot better than on the Tech Talk, really smooth. I love the mute function, that, in my opinion, would be one of main selling points if i was to get a pair
Your voice is so clear with the mic, should use it from now on.
You could also go with the G4ME ONE which is the same set of headphones just with an open back.
that mic sounds amazing :o
Really enjoy your vids, gonna pull the trigger on a new gaming headset anyday and have up to $300 I can spend. Mainly do iracing and was looking at Steelseries H Wireless until I saw this review. Now I'm torn, or is there another you would go with??
Which Amplifier do you recommend for the Game Zero?
i love your review! i was wondering, i have a rog xonar phoebus soundcard, is the amplifier there strong enough for these headsets?
Ive had my Sennheiser G4ME ONE headset for about a year now and I can say its the best headset I've ever bought. Its lasted me longer then any other headset that I've gotten before, and its comfort is unparalleled. I honestly quite often forget they are on my head. Plus the sound quality is beautiful, and the mic is top level clarity. The price is worth it on these if anyone is wondering, and I got them around Christmas time for about $190.
What amp is good for ps4?
Just ordered the hyperx cloud 2 headset. Lets hope its really good
Confirmed, these most definitely come with a removable cable now. One two prong and one single for phone use. Which is awesome! I'm not getting the sound out of them that I expected (Aftermarket sound card too) but they're super comfortable nonetheless
What amp should I buy for this headset. I want to use them for my ps4 and my pc.
Thanks for the great review! I bought these and love them. However, I do hate that I cant hear my self and sound all muffled. You touched on this in your video but I was not sure how to fix this problem. Would using the mayflower objective 2 fix this?
Thanks for the honest review dude. Out of curiosity, what do you think of the Astro A50's? I know they are wireless and a different animal, but purely for sound quality/comfort/being-hot-to-wear?
They do have an open back version of these, the G4ME ONE Headphones, still with a microphone.
The con that you mentioned with the "moving your head changes the sound" I can't completely agree with. You'd have to really move your head ALOT and FAST in order for the seal to be tampered with. I've had these headphones for over 2 years now. Best headset.
The ambient noise reduction is great.
I have a pair of the HD 380 Pro for 6 years and the quality hasn't failed one bit. The heat is largely because the air between the headphones and your ears can't escape. I get the same effect wearing earmuffs for shooting
I really enjoyed your review and I think it is one of the best reviews I saw on KZhead. I know that one year passed but I would like to spend maximum of £100 for my headset but it is a hard choice. I am looking for good sound quality and mic quality. What would you recommend?
i have these for 2 years now, - i can wear these for hours! - the cups are comfy and great for people with big ears, they go right over it :D - i combined it with an audioEngine D1 (little amp) because just with the jack it lacks power to get the volume up and give it some extra "umph" on the bass! and with that these are the best headset i've bought combined with a integrated headset which has great quality and doesn't pick up much other noice than just my voice (great for lan party's)
Would like to see a compassion with these and the new audio techinica gaming themed headphones
I love your videos and computer. Those 3 screen computer with those other stuffs, thats my dream computer.
PS: using a creative sound blaster 3d recon, that sound got build in amp it can support up to 250ohm.
You should do a comparison between different virtual surround sound setups with all those headphones. I have a AKG 712 and have owned the high end Xonar and Creative cards as well as the Razor and preferred Creatives implementation of it on games that supported their SBX. I'd love to get someone with your headphone selection on it, as I'm sure others would.
2 questions. How would these work with an Xbox One? I do not wish to use something like an Astro Mix amp. Tried that before and got lots of feedback that was annoying. And can I plug these directly into the wireless chat adapter that plugs into the Xbox One controller if I use one of those 2-1 y splitters? Just wondering if that can drive these headphones. Also can the Xbox One do simulated surround via the chat adapter?
Just bought this with the 7.1 soundcard adapter
Barnacules Nerdgasm hey! great review, what do you think about plugging it into a g75v or a g751? those have amplified sound cards right?
FanTASTIC review on these cans BN ! ! ! Very informative, clear concise, and exactly what I wanted to know too. D U U U DE !!!!! I see you also have a set of the Logitech Z5500's (5.1 surround w THX) huh....NICE man nice. I believe they also made them in 3.1 too. Not sure which ones you have but I have the Z-5500's. Had em for over 10 years and they are AWESOME ! ! ! :) Anyway, I hit the sub n note links, because, well, your DEF worth listening to for the latest on tech. Ciao for now man and keep the vids coming ok? ;)
When he said penchiometer or however you spell it, I instantly I clicked like lol, great videos btw!
I would just like to thank you for removing that plastic bag from the frame as aggressively as you did, it satisfied my OCD and violent tendencies at the same time.
I just bought the Beyerdymic mmx300 thanks to your review buddy, Im loving them, They sound fantastic in Day Z, Need a gd sound card or Dac as i sold my creative soundblaster zx as i want to try something different, Any suggestions would be great, Awesome video again Jerry
OMG install Razer Synapse right now and configure Razer Surround. It works fantastic with the MMX-300's and you'll enjoy the game in a whole new way.
Need to get a Dac or sound card 1st buddy, My birthday on thurs. Woke up 2 my subaru with scratch marks all over it, Needs a full respray. But hopefully my insurance will sort it out.
Thinking of getting the mayflower dac, or maybe the new asus 7.1 stx 2 sound card, What would u recommend, Using it for gaming only with my mmx300's ???
What would you recommend as the least expensive path to use these but get the best sound quality. What is the budget headphone amplifier/mixer to get so that we can hear our own microphone audio. I have an H4N, would using the Audio Interface mode be sufficient? Thanks in advance. You've really peaked my interest in this headset.
This is the best sounding headset mic I've ever heard
Looks like a very good gaming headset, also the mic is amazing compared to my Razer Kraken 7.1. Keep up the reviews!
I find it funny that jay was calling during the video lol
Is it sponsored? This headphone isn't for game.
@@jalex6903 He needs to disclose that it is sponsored (if it is) Otherwise it would be illegal
Good review! Still worth it in 2019?
I bought a pair of Sony MDR 1RNC I doubt any one's heard of them but they really are something I recommend people having a look at if they're interested in a pair of noise cancelling headphones they're also the best looking cans I've seen ( if that means anything)
at last some review on headsets which actually was good :P gonna try out this headset ;)
Don't waste money, talking with experience.
Cool Blue i actually think the headset is quite ok. i am not sure i think it is worth the price, but testing out some other highend stuff now. i don't think the bass is very good on it though :) but hey could just be me expecting too much out of it hehe.
Erebus2075 You are being charged 100 dollars extra for a mic slapped on that hinders sound quality, I am unfortunately using a pc363d and after testing out my friend's dt880's with a modmic that he got for less money than mine. I regret it soo much, I can sell this to you.
Cool Blue i am a gamer mostly :) so for me a good mic is elementary ^^ my other option i was looking at is something like the razer tiamat, though the bass in that should be very low which i find sad when listining to music ^^ but my wife is getting a tiamat that should come one of these days so i can test and try it out :)
Erebus2075 It's not camparable to the antlion modmic, that's what I meant but it seems I could not express it well, english is not my first language.
Hi, i have the Sennheiser G4ME ZERO Gaming Headset, pls recommend me a amplifier, thx. Love the review!
I am very interested in this headset and I am also interested in the mayflower amp/dac but I was wondering where I would plug the microphone if I am using the mayflower dac/amp?
Just recently bought the sennheiser game zero and they now have a removable cord.
Hey Barnacules, try the VERY affordable Kingston HyperX Cloud and review them for me, alot of reviewers say they are really good especially for their price. ANOTHER to add to your collection! :)
Hey Barnacules could you get your hands on a Schiit audio Magni Headphone Amplifier? I saw Linus do a review on them but I would like a second opinion...
They seem to have updated the headset. The one I got has a detachable cable and the package comes with two cables in total. - 1x 4-conductor connector - 1x dual 3-conductor connector (1 audio in, 1 audio out as you can see in this video)
Xerkrosis Was wondering about that. So you don't have to buy anything extra to use it on a ps4?
Xerkrosis I have the updated version too, although the connector seems proprietary so you can't put any old cable on there, which is a shame as the braided cable makes a ton of noise brushing against stuff I would prefer a rubber cable. It is a huge improvement though as I find braided cables can wear easily, so being cable to replace it is nice. They also sell replacement ear pads too, so it should last a long while.
EagleEye33 Nope, you can just swap the cable out for the 1.2m alternate included. Although I don't know the Zero would sound good on a PS4 which I am assuming has next to no power at the jack. Also I don't think the Game One comes with the cable upgrade, so kind of a bit pointless depending on how you look at it.
EagleEye33 A proper amp. Else it'll sound like a $20 headphone. When I got the headset and connected it directly with my onboard-soundcard, I was very disappointed. The same case would be with a PS4.
Does anyone know if the g4me one headset (open back model) has been updated? And if so is the one on massdrop right now the updated version? If anyone knows thatd be awesome!
Is that 7.1 surround sound? I play a ton of games and I think 7.1 works better then just stereo sounds weird. Which amplifier is that? Standard Objective2 ? thank you, nice video.
HAH, I see that I already have the same keyboard as you, and I found this video looking for a review on those headsets which I was looking to buy, and it seams to me you have some really neat samsung displays there and I've got samsung displays too and will probably upgrade to a larger samsung setup too.
What headset can u recommend that has sick bass ? and a good mic... bass is really important for me
Hi Barnacules just a quick question you about your amp setup you say in the video connect your headset to a headphone amp i have the mayflower oc2 headphone amo myself and was wondering if it is possible to run run the mic through the amp as well whilst gaming because i can only get the headphones on the headset to work through the amp and not the mic any suggestions on help would be much appreciated awesome video by the way :)
Have you tried the Game Ones? Same cans but open backed design... have them on my radar and I'm curious if you've tried them
I just notice your waring the same headset I have lol, there really comfortable and sound super great, only I wish they had a bit more bass.
Do a review of the MMX 300's!
Hi BN, sorry one more question. When you said to hook up to an external amplifier. ....The unit that comes with my Logitech Z-5500's....does that qualify as an amplifier? That's where I always hook up my Bose Quiet Comfort 25's, and my Sennheiser Momentums anyway. Please let me know...I'm curious. . . Not sure if you read posts on your older videos so I'll try to pm you if I can find the link. Thanks bud ;)
Well, my headset is a old headset mic (one without a speaker used for call centers) Velcroed to my Monoprice 8323s. It is a good combo, cheap headphones and a free mic with decent quality, very good. Try it.
The mic is an Andrea NC-5. Yep.
Whens tech talk i want to see it live