You NEED This Gaming Headset! Sennheiser GSP 500
The latest from Sennheiser brings improvements on all fronts for the GSP line with this open-acoustic GSP 500 gaming headset. Is it the best gaming headset and how does it compare to the close-back GSP 600 and the older GAME ONE pair.
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Got this for Xmas. Sound clarity is great and first time with an open back headset and it's my preferred type now
I like 2 things mentioned here (among others): 1. the advantage of open back design from a practicality standpoint and eardrum health 2. the sufficiency of a good stereo driver implementation for localization as opposed to X.1 ploughin software simulation
The BEST review! Thanks a lot, bro!
Nice- I learnt a lot about headsets from this review
I've been rocking the Sennheiser PC37Xs for around 6 months now and I love the open back design as well as the comfort. I also have a pair of GSP 300s for LAN events and whenever the ambient noise is too much
Sick my friend im upgrading my setup atm and your videos are a great help
Great review. Im thinking about upgrading from my first generation G4ME Ones all the way from 2014! The included cable finally died so I figured I'd just bite the bullet and get a totally new headset. Glad Sennie is still kicking ass. Cheers!
I pre-ordered mine here in Canada. I got them primarily for the adjustable contact pressure. And the open back nature. But if it's still too tight, I'll return them in a heartbeat.
Would have been nice to have seen them reviewed in conjunction with the GSX1000 amp/card, since it was made to make sound on the GSP's etc much better. The difference between the GSP 600 and 500 on the GSX 1000 would have been good to know. Cheers guys, great channel.
I have the 600's the clamping force is strong at first but quickly breaks in, they're insanely comfortable.
When you do the mic reviews, can you do samples of a gaming scenario. Like keyboard and mouse clicking in the background.
Brennon is game one good, what did you buy?
@@kry1429 i have the game one, it is awesome, i love it. sadly mic broke today so I'm on search
thanks for uploading this.. i ordered a pair of closed back hp's yesterday -.-
AMAZING review!
i like the details on your reviews
Great review! Glad I bought the GSP500 instead of the game one. I was looking for open back with bass. Thanks for letting me know the game one doesn’t have bass
I bought the GSP 600s based on your earlier review and am happy with them; I got them for $199 with the discount they gave me since they were backorder. This review is very accurate; base your choice on open or closed. I will say the 600s loosen up after a couple of weeks of use. If you have a large head, the pressure is at the top of headband,though it is nicely padded. Oh, the volume knob is the same; it does not move without effort.
Perfect timing i was just looking at these
Same
Very tempted to try these with not having an open back, I have the game zeros though which I do love.
Youve never actually done something with specific hardware (joysticks, steering wheels etc)... any chance you could pick something for a double joystick set up? (Space sim)
Another great video, have to say the mic on these are great, deffinatly the best iv heard. As for the sound I haven't used stereo headsets for many years, I just find surround sound headsets give me far more of an edge. Weather it simulated or true. Iv used both and for me the surround sound is essential for that spacial awareness, specially in fps games.
My favorite tech youtuber. Nice work D. I actually just bought a Game One to compare to my Audio Technica ADG1.......it was not better. It was good, but the AT just had a wider range for mids/highs and an even more open sound stage (take a look at how OPEN the ADG1 or ADG1x really are). Have you tried a pair of AT ADG1s? Honestly, I believe they are superior to the Game Series, having tried both side by side. Also, the cord is not braided, so less shirt rubbing noise, the mic is incredible (you must hear it to believe it.....my wife recorded some business presentations with it and it was studio quality imo) and its default cable is much easier to adapt to a controller (xbox one or PS4) without having to unplug it. Check it out man!
seems to be discontinued :(
I believe the ADG1 were upgraded to the ADG1x still available for purchase from the Audio Technica website.
I want to see a comparison video but I wonder if a combo jack makes a difference in terms of mic quality compared to a dedicated port
Would love to see a comparison vid as well.
The combo jack on the ADG1 plugs direct into a console controller and comes with a slitter extension (green / pink) for PC.
I ordered this headset according to your review. i hope it lives to the expectations.
It definitely lives to the expectations.
Gopnik McBlyat bro I’m thinking of buying these now but for Xbox one x and won’t have an amp to power them... will they still be good? U like yours huh. I have steelseries arctis 3 right now and they are comfy
@@xampleman honestly, they sound pretty good, for me they are very comfy, the mic is so clear. the only thing that could be a problem to some people is the sound of the wire rubbing against your clothes. other than that i give them 10/10
I did the same thing and got disappointed not on the headset but on my onboard sound from motherboard :( there's insane mic hissing going on. I wonder what he used in this video that made it sound so clear
@@tugrulserhat i guarantee you that i'm connecting mine directly to the motherboard and i have no problems. i'm not sure but you might need to update sound drivers or motherboard bios.
Awesome review. Literally everything i could have asked for. You did amazing. A couple early reviews kind of steered me away from picking the GSP 500 and pushed me towards the 600. But after watching this. Definitely going with the 500. Appreciate the video tremendously!
Sofa King Wavy Did you get the 500’s in the end? If you did, how are they going 5 months on? I’m struggling to decide what to get in all honesty.
@@BlueCheese8924 I went for the GSP 500. Had a Hyper X Cloud II before this one. I would rate it 4.5/5 as its comfortable, Sound is very clean in all games that I play "FPS games". Also the microphone sound is clear as you can hear in the video. Only downside to it for me is that it is huge.
Good to see new aspect ratio that is good for both 16>:9 and 16:9
very good & clear video, nice review
Awesome intro!! 👌👍
Agreed 👍
My Hyper X Clouds died after some serious hours of sevice, was about to order another pair simply because of their affordability but decided to look on eBay, first. Stumbled access a pair of open box Game Ones for 60$ and after seeing numerous recommendation not just for open back but for the Game Ones from you I pulled the trigger. 2 days with them and the difference open back + the comfort and clarity makes is unreal. I'm definitely on team open back now haha
open back for life.
cool review when will we have beyerdynamic MMX 300 2nd generation review ?
I have never seen you two interact! Cool!!
Will these give me immersive sound? I need to know because I'm going to be balls deep in VR hentai and I want to be transported into the world of lewd moans. Thanks.
I spilled my drink xD
Bearer, Seek, Seek, Lest you literally comment something about watching hentai on every video lul
just getahose this isn't a joke...
Hey arenot you the guy in the comment section who said you are building the ultimate hentai watching machine? So what about your progress? I need to know For Academic Purposes.
Yes the audio placement is phenomenal and distinct
Very impressive video as always!
ECPU i
I like so much GSP 600 headcups design, but I preffer GSP 500 for open sound and preasure. Great review, and funny intro.
hey just wanted to say thanks - because of this review I bought the GSP 500 a go and absolutely LOVE them :) thank you so much!
Great pair! Enjoy 😉 -D.
@@HardwareCanucks oh man they sound sooo good - bass is lovely n clear without being overwhelming and swear to you I have heard sounds now that I didn't know were there! love the channel too man - really good, accurate and funny reviews.
@@gaspodewb still using them ? gimme ur opinion if u
@@alimahmoud5964 hiya :) very happy to say a big YES to that! I sincerely have tried some others but these continue to delight and recently I bought (from CeX) a Creative Sound Blaster Z SBX Sound Card and the sound quality went up about 50%. I am retired so can game, KZhead and play music all day long and I can wear these in complete comfort all day long. These being open means the sound feels bigger with the added advantage of being cooler to wear for long periods due to heat from my ears being able to escape :) I love having the sound controls on the headset rather than on a dangling wire. the sound dial on right side is quite resistant to movement so I don't accidently turn it when they are hung up each night. the mic lift up mute is a godscend and I can honestly say that it is something I will always need in a headset now. in the past I hated my ears being encased but the foam pads on the GSP 500 are very generous and my big ears do not have anything rubbing on them giving discomfort. another thing I love is the detachable wire into the headset - normally if your wire goes then that is the end to the equipment but with these that particular part can just be replaced - additionally it seems to be common across several of Senny's others headsets so easily swappable. if I were to critique anything about them it would only be to say the top padding on the headband for me would be better if there were a bit more. I solved that small problem with an old fluffy sock :D chopped the end off and popped over the can onto the headband then doubled it over for extra padding. means I can pop it off for a wash whilst replacing it with another :D so to sum up - well over a year and a half and these are still amazing - I am thinking of buying the Senny Game One as a back up - CeX normally put those out for £70 and I am very curious to see how they compare. thank you for your questiona and I hope my reply helps you :)
@@gaspodewb Oh my God, man, I do not know how to thank you for all this information and the detailed explanation of everything. You are a great person and your explanation is very excellent. The issue was that I was a bit worried about buying the GSP 500 because some reviews were negative compared to the launch price of 230 dollar But when I found it locally here in my country at a price of only 70 dollars, I reconsidered again because this category is 60 to 100 dollars, there are many headphones directed at gaming more, but the general sound quality will be unnatural and amplified
used the massdrow x hifiman he350 for years. It sounds great, feels great. I can comfortably lay in my bed with them and rest my head on the driver. It's an open-back design. The only complaint is that my mic frequently picks up the audio, just a heads up for people looking to buy an open-back headset. I'd say it's worth the trade-off, and it might be less severe for other models. Also not recommended if your ears are not very flat. On a side-note, the drivers aren't that far from your ears and it can hurt if they touch your ears for hours on end (it sometimes happens to me, but not frequently).
I have the GSP 600, and personally like the design. They're super comfortable. It's not like I go outside in them. I have regular headphones for that.
Do you have a large head or?
Thanks for the awesome review. I think I have my new headset :)
That Game 1 mic is fantastic. I wish I had that
Love new ration Dimitri looks awesome on iPhone X
Great video. Thank you. I have some minor hearing loss in my right ear. I currently use a PS4 gold and they are loud enough. Will these be loud enough for me? Or should I get Astro A40 with the mixer?
Hello brother, it helped me a lot in purchasing this headset. by the way, did you record your audio with this GSP 500 mic? Thank you bro
Awesome you put up a video about the 500! I've been trying to gather info on them for weeks, very annoying that they're not yet available. I was initially looking at the 600, but I need open design so I can hear the door bell, or my toddler crying. I'm going to pick these up as soon as they hit the market. The title of your GSP 600 review is not very accurate after your 500 review.
Thanks a lot for this very in Detail review, very interesting Headsets and to my mind quite good looking - Sennheiser always performs very well as far as Production Qualität is concerned. By the way: how much satisfied are you with your new Cooler Master Case H500P Mesh?
i think you should include info on wether the headphones leak audio to the mic for instance in calls and such. but thanks for all the helpful info!
nice review mate, just ordered my gsp 500 based o nthis opinions.
ok it just arrived. its amazing man, wow! can hear so much more in overwatch compared with my old razer kraken 7.1s.
I just bought 2 weeks ago the GSP 550 Sennheiser and honestly even though the mic and sound is good it just hurts my head and gives me headhaches. I've tried every adjustable position possible but nothing changes. I use my headset a lot and after I'd say 1-2 hours I already feel it quiet strongly pressing the top of my head. Before I had the Logitech Artemis G933, mic was ok-meh sound was good and it was more confortable but I had to return it 2 times in 1 and a half year which is insane to me and this is why I wanted to change for a "better" headset. I've never done anything special with it but I had the same issues with different headset, the "7.1" kept lagging or the mic would make me sound like a robot. It was confortable though which is important and no cable but for a better headset a cable wouldn't bother me. Now though as I said yes the built quality of the GSP 550 Sennheiser is better, the sound is a bit better, microphone is really good for a headset but it's not confortable at all for me. + I just returned it because I received my cable with scratches on the golden (jack) part. That would cause my headset to cut the sound sometimes or makes my microphone lag ( Megatron style ).
Hey Dmitri! Do you still prefer your Game Ones, or the new GSP 500 for gaming? I've had my G4me Zero for quite some time, and I just picked up the new GSP 600, but i feel the clamping force on the GSP 600 is quite strong, but the sound is more punchy on the GSP 600. I'm using both headsets with Sennheiser GSX 1000.
Thank you for telling me what those sliders do. My girlfriend did not know what those sliders did on the top.
Sennheiser 558, vmoda mic, and 2.5mm to 3.5mm converter. Best headset I have ever owned.
Thank you very much. I almost was about to only buy the GSP 600 then after this video I bought both to hear the difference. You are so correct the 'open back' platform is absolutely key. I purchased the Dolby Atmos platform and while watching the Overwatch Sombra trailer I literally thought the police were banging on my front door. It felt like the sound was coming from 20 feet away. An absolute must for ALL true gamers. I'd spend $ on these b4 almost any other hardware for the advantage
One interesting thing I noticed on the 600s for games was that sounds (a shower for example) behind you somehow sounded louder than sounds in front of you. It was strange... I didn’t notice that with the 500s. The 500s also sounded more natural when you turned around in a circle. For the 600s, the shower sounds would get sharply louder as you were turning around. For the 500s, the shower sounds would get louder but not as sharply/abruptly. I guess this meant that the 500s have more balance. Both were great headsets but I stuck with the 500s.
Kraken x72 review teaser? Kept us waiting, huh!
I just brought some gap 600s after seeing your video on them, now I'm second guessing .... Damn
I like the Game One headset. Dimitry uses great hair products 😆 your hair did an awesome job throughout the review
I found a fix to the head band: Open headband to the biggest size, start bending outwards cm by cm all the way of the head band, until you’ve loosen the band, make sure you firmly hold both sides of the area you’re bending, extreme force is tested and approved (it will not brake) repeat and repeat until you like, do not over stress the hard plastic sides, position the two pressure sliders in the close together position to reduce even more the pressure under ear, It worked for me, the default clamping force was way to tight. The area between the sennheiser/GSP500 and the hard plastic sides now look straight, reposition headband to your size and wallah! the comfort is incredible now, let me know
Could you do some reviews for the Beyerdynamics Headphones?
Thanks for the review. Will you consider reviewing wireless headphones like Sennheiser HDR185, 175 or similar? Wireless is a must for me specially for listening to music.
that intro was funny lmao
I currently have Game ones and Gsx1000 do to your recommendation. I’ve had the game ones for almost 3 years now. The mic is starting to break at the first red band. Should I get this as a replacement or just get another set of game ones?
I love my Sennheiser PC 363D set. You get the open back design, the better mic of the game zero, and a much more sensible aesthetic. It's a damn shame they've been discontinued, because that mute switch is a point of failure that gives them a limited life. The 373D's are very similar, but to get a proper audio cable you have to buy it separately for $20 as it only comes with a USB cable. On the plus side, the cable is replaceable, but I suspect that mute switch will be just as much a problem as on the 363D.
i still rock the PC 363D tooo
Easily my favourite tech youtuber
Thanks 🙏
HardwareCanucks I’m a Sennheiser fanboy at heart, is the GSP600 and the GSX 1000 combo worth the price?
Game one is the best headset I have ever owned. I love the open back, sleek design and the comfort is amazing.
I could be wrong but it looks like the frame was designed with VR/MR headsets in mind so you can easily fit them over your preferred HMD. Even if that's not the case, you may want to start reviewing other headsets with that in mind and show how they fit with an MR HMD since most of them come with no headphones whatsoever and they're gaining popularity.
Can you do the best over all 2018 mouse and keyboard and head phones and monitor i loved demetry's best wireless head phone
this weekend i get the gsp600 and the gsx1000, atm i paly with the 373d, rly excited to try the new setup for PUBG!
So how is it with gsx 1000?
Thanks for the great reviews so I Just bought a new pair of Game Zeros as they seem to still rule KING for quality and the price is dropping too
Hey guys! New sub here and already a big fan. Quick question though, which gaming headset would you say is the BEST among them all. Price not being an issue. If you have a video on this already i may have missed it
Looking for tips/suggestions/more info overall! I just got a pair of HD598SRs with a modmic 5. I just started using it but I think that I need to get a DAC/Amp to get the most of it. I'm not sure how to go about buying one tho. All I know so far is the GSX1000/1200 is pretty much all I want. However, the limitation of 16-bit instead of 24-bit, plus the lack of extra power from a wall socket hurts the product's capability. I'm also more a fan of being able to adjust my EQ settings so I don't think a driver-less Amp is really what I would be looking for.
Great review. I’m looking at purchasing gsp 500 however have you tested the sound on ps4 pro and xbox one x. I watched another review where they mentioned the volume isn’t great on ps4 but much better on xbox one. Could you let me know how it sounds on consoles prior 27 April 2018. Are there any other wired or wireless headsets you can suggest to purchase for both consoles. Money is not an issue. Waiting for your reply. Thanks
hi Dimitrie, big fan here, I really love the aesthetic of the razer blackshark headset but I can't find any satisfying reviews online, can you please do a review of the most beautiful /elegant, most sleek designed headsets, for the people who want to look good while gaming, thank for the great advice.
I have the Game One. I will never get rid of it whats so ever. Ever since i got it, my mates have said that the mic is absolutely amazing; I used to own a Kingston HyperX Cloud Revolver. Dude stick with the Game One honestly. I bought them because of your review convinced and oh boy are my ears pleased :D
Dammit. I might look like an alien, but this is gonna be my next headset.
Fair warning to people thinking of getting one, the GSP 500 I just received today (February 18th 2019) has as much clamping force as the GSP 600 shown in this video. Just carefully holding it from the band, the cushions will touch each other and even compress a little depending on positioning. The audio sounds great, but that was a bit of a disappointment right out of the box and I'm hoping the clamping force will be reduced at least a little after using it for a while.
IMO - If you are looking for true comfort - look for suspension headband headsets since from what I've tried, they never seem to get the cushioning. The SteelSeries Arctis Series proved that you can add a suspension headset while making it look nice and it's super comfortable and there is almost no soreness that comes from wearing them on the top of my head and I even have found headsets far under the SteelSeries Arctis series price point with a suspension headband, and what do ya know, they're super comfortable.
Like the 18:9 Format
Using a HD558 with a modmic, perfect combo IMO
Is there anyway to prevent the sound you hear when the cable is brushing against something?
Just don't move too much. It's only noticable when you listen to it. In everyday use it's not a thing you'll ever think about. -D.
Please review the Audeze Mobius when it's available.
Yup, that is what I am really interested in because if the Mobius can deliver on all the promises then it will be the gaming headset to get. We shall see!
I use a dedicated microphone and pair of headphones. Mic is a cheap fifine mic on a cheap boom. Works amazing. Far better than any built in mic I’ve used. And the headphones I went with the Sennheiser hd 380 pros. Not sure how they compare to something like these but at $150 (got them for $90 on Amazon), I’m not sure they can be beat anytime soon.
Your videos are supper daggy and I love it
Sennheiser GSP 500 or Game One? I am currently using GSP 350 and planning to buy a new one..
My experience after owning the GSP 500 for 5 months: Clamping force at the beginning was insanely strong and did hurt the first few times wearing them. After a few hours of wearing them it adaped and now is alright. Still pressures too much on top of my head tho. (Already fully extended) I might buy an additional headpad to make it more comfortable on top. Sound is amazing, it completely destroys my older turtle beach headset. Microphone is okay, I have heard better and worse. For me personally, I liked my older turtle beach microphone more. Overall its quite good, but the sound is the defining feature I would say.
Lol any think is better then Tuttle Beach lol
Hey man, I hope you're doing well. I saw your comment and I'm heavily considering buying this headset but I'm worried about the earcup stitching. I've seen a lot of negative feedback for the GSP600 that the stitching gives way after a while. Have your earcups kept its quality? I know it's the GSP500 and has different earcups, this is why I'm looking into this headset instead of the GSP600.
@@ontiablo Well don't look at the earcups (you can always buy something else) but more at your preferences. 500s are open backs and 600s are closed backs. Basically open backs have wider soundstage and if you're listening at high volumes the sound is not being slammed into your ears and can escape through the openings - that also means that everyone can hear what you're listening to :) Closed backs are basically oposite of that. If you like a lot of bass, closed backs are your choice. Adressing your actual question, the stiching is completely fine on my GSP500s after a year of use. Also these headphones are somewhat a step into audiophile world and as such, they highly benefit from some better DAC/AMP like Schiit Fulla 3 (that's the one i am using, there is also other options). Sure they can be used with your onboard audio card, but they may or may not sound the best. The microphone itself also benefits from that, so if you will go into DAC/AMP make sure there is input for mic too. I tried them with my mobo soundcard, and the sound of microphone was bad thanks to that. I also equalized the mic a bit so it have a bit more bass - the stock sound is flat.
@@BloPsy__ hey thanks for the response but I went to hifiguides forums and got insanely good help. I'm getting DT990s with a dac later this year. My motherboard is good enough to power the 250 ohm version just fine. I appreciate the detailed response though. Have a great week.
@@ontiablo Great choice! Beyerdynamic is amazing brand. Sound quality will be much better than with these, which are more gaming-ish headphones (but amazing for people like me that can't stand big microphones in front of them :D)
Sennhiser are my go to for open back headphones now. Love the hd 598sr's, using them daily at the moment. I just wish they would style there gaming headphones less like toys and more like there hi-fi range.
Could you please do a comparison between the GSP500/600 and the best non-gamer headphone+clip on mic combo for gaming at the same price?
Please do a full review of the Steelseries Arctis Pro Wireless headset 👍
Hi HardwareCanucks i really enjoyed your video about those head phones but i was just wondering were can i purchase them and is that the lowest price that i can find on them? I hope to get a response from you cause i also really like that corsair gaming mouse you showed.
i just got these GSP 500's. Love the look actually but I'm surprised for me how uncomfortable around the ears they are after an hour of play. i can ware my Logitech 633 for hours and never have an issue (which is also a new pair). Any thoughts with how to break them in? i have tried all variation for fitting. Thanks
Please add the AntLion ModMic to your microphone tests! That's the benchmark every headset should compete with.
Bought them before Christmas. Don't think about how they look - them being wide in looks doesn't do shit bad... they are a) awesome sounding b) great mic c) AWESOME LOOKS anyway! They are GREAT!
I am just like you in terms of not liking that total isolation from my headphones. How is the seal compared to the Game One? Similar or more tight?
I'm glad the Game Zeros were on sale for 180 Aud the other day, Because these newer Sennheiser headset remind of the Corsair voids and they just look awkward..
HD6XX or AKG K7XX for mixed gaming and music listening? I play a mix of games - FPS, MMO, survival and builder. Music is classical, rock, and metal mostly.
Game One microphone sounds so natural
Pretty sure I'll be getting the GSP 600 in the not so distant future. I already have a great headset for my PC (Denon AH-D7000) but I need something with a mic and better noise isolation. And I need it to also work on my Xbox.
Man those Game Ones sound by far much better than the rest O.o
These intros kill me! So good! MORE!
Just picked up an open box gsp 500 for 133 USD, coming from gen 1 astro a50s this should be a hell of an upgrade.
Would you pick these over the Arctis 5? I know they're in a different price range but is it am upgrade?
i'm never going to buy a closed back anymore, my 1-2 year old hd598 still looks great and performs great. best purchase i have ever made
I have a few Sennheiser gaming headsets, they are all pretty good but I have started only using wireless so when I get up to get coffee or something I don't rip the cord out.
How about the ear cushion maintenance? Can i easily remove them to clean them, or is it a complicated procedure?
He mentioned you can easily remove them, they just come off using plastic clips like all of the other Sennheiser HD5XX, 6XX, 7XX, and 8XX line
These are cool!