Sennheiser GSP 600 - The Most Comfortable Gaming Headset Ever?
Sennheiser is impressing the audio community on all fronts at this CES 2018. The HD 820 is on a whole new level of awesome & design innovation while the GSP 600 may be anticipated as the best gaming headset of 2018 so far!
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Please cover more audio products like headphones, speakers and soundcards in the future.
I agree. For some reason I have more trust in their opinion on the subject than most other "tech and gaming"-channels on youtube. Just the fact that he uses HD800 is a good sign.
I don't think it's their speciality. Forums like gearslutz and sbaf do a lot more for you. There is some circlekjerking. Gearslutz is mostly pro gear, with a lot of studio people there (many prolific people under pseudonyms). Sbaf is more pleasure listening based, obviously there are some differences of opinion there based upon application. As a listener who isn't a producer, just learn to cut through the noise and find out what you want. Even the pro stuff has it's preferences based around what the producer uses to mix etc.
Lol sound cards... No one needs that shit.
Maybe not the gamery shit no. But if you think your motherboard gives you good output to your headphones... You're wrong :) It's night and day between that and a good external soundcard.
more audio coverage plz!!
why its not like he only makes headset reviews. its boring but helpful when your looking for headphones.
IÑIGO KILLER im totally getting these!
GeoTech Land yeeah you should they look pretty nice
definitely appreciate you guys putting out so much content. I've seen more videos from you guys at ces than the rest lol
very cool, I'm looking forward to your review on the GSP 600!
Yea man keep the audio stuff coming, bought the sennheiser game one because of your videos
Please do more videos about headphones, DACs, AMPs, and other audio stuffs!
24 seconds ago! Last time I was this early ram was affordable... :(
huh? any computer part is the least expensive they have ever been right now. look at pricing for anything involving computers in the past.
Panda 8 My Taco In Canada. I bought 16 (1x16) 2400Mhz Ram for $190. But now its $220-245.
I bought my 16GB DDR4 3200MHz TridentZ kit in September of 2016 for $90 new, currently $210.
No. GPUs and RAM is at an all time high.
True.
More audio coverage, YES! I really want to see impressions of the Audeze Mobius when it comes around if you can't get one of the preview pairs running around right now. If these can meet up to the what is being promised, they just may be the best gaming headset period.
I enjoy your audio reviews. They really give me an idea of what to look for. Looking at that GSP 600 to replace my Roccat Kave XTD 5.1 Digital.
Sennheiser needs to get you a pair of HD 820's and their amp... I pre-ordered the GSP 600's because of you. Love your vids, I look to your vids for my serious gaming/audio needs.
I purchased the gsp500 today and man i love them already 👌
If they reduced the chunkiness it would look pretty cool
@Deo _ They are super comfy. I've worn my GSP 500's for 9 hours in one gaming session before. No discomfort at all. Of course everybody's head is different, but for me... it's almost like they were built for my head.
You want something works and well done durable, comfort? made in Germany.
Definitely cover more audio products!
YES! Audio! DACs, AMPs, open back and closed back high end pair and even studio monitors.
Love the hell out of my GSP 500's(wearing them right now), the open back version of the 600's. Either fit my head perfectly. I use them more than my slightly older HD 650 set that I paid more for.
Really waiting for a review of the GSP 600
Still rocking my Sennheiser PC 350's that I bought back in 2009!
More audio gaming coverage please 😁🤘
yes please more audio! :)
definitely love audio coverage, really hard to get a good idea on if the sound quality is any good on products without trying them out first and i dont have hundreds of dollars to find out the best types
more audio coverage please!
I'm using Sivga SV007 as as my audio driver (No mic) and I'm extremely happy.
Loving my Sennheiser game one's, except for the plastic creaking sometimes. Gotten used to it over time though. I previously had a HyperX Cloud one series that was fantastic and became the thing to beat. My game one's set a new bar for me. Love the open back design, the audio quality and the comfort. I like the design of the earcup cushions. Finally just seems right that someone figured this out. I can agree it looks a bit clunky but doesn't really bother me. Only matters how it feels on my head and how it sounds.
Hey guys! Could you do a review on the Sennheiser 4.40 bt? I think they are the best headphones for the price, and I got them for 100 cad on black Friday so I am a very happy camper using them!
Upgrading my GSP350s to the 600s and a GSX 1000. I can freaking wait for the headphones to come in.
Holy shit, it just LOOKS comfortable, looking forward to this.
Nice video guys. Might have to buy the GSP600. Recently bought the GSX 1000 amp and would love a more comfortable headset with the removable cable. The second headset looks amazing and will purchase when I win the lottery. Later.
Dmitry, I completely agree with your sentiments about open-ended vs closed. When this headset becomes available in an open-ended version, I may think about purchasing it to replace my Sennheiser Game One headset (which I love)! My Game One headset still works great, but I noticed the specs, such as Frequency Response are a tad better on these. Wonder if that translates to noticeably improved sound quality?
Sick design 🤤
Hey Dimitry ! Would you recommend the Corsair Void Pro 7.1 Or the Logitech G433 For gaming ? Notice that i want to use Surround sound.
Sennheiser is a go to! Dope show casing!
Do you know when the GSP 500 (the open ones) are going to be released? However I'll wait for your review about this GSP 600 ;)
My GSP 300 is amazing, once I get enough cash for the upgrade, I’m totally getting the 600
Izbiski Gaming why not just get the game ones? They probably still sound better the. These gsp 600
I've been a big sennheiser fan but they are gone from stores in my region and I could not get any wireless ones from them so I switched. I like these, the orange accent looks like extreme sports/aircraft aluminum part. Kind of middle-ground between gaming extravagance and muted office look.
can you cover more headphones and mics? mostly more stuff revolving around livestreaming
Wonder if you can buy the hd820 Earpads for the 800s that would be pretty cool as i like mine but would love to have a little bit more isolation.
They wont do anything for the isolation of the extremely open hd 800's...
You wouldnt get any isolation from them since the 800s are wide open.
But those 820 pads look a lot more comfortable, and maybe they can boost the bass a little bit.
Just EQ then if you want more bass.
check out massdrop's website, they're doing some dekoni audio sheepskin leather pads for the 800's, even perforated ones.
The metallic highlights on the GSP 600s have me confused. They seem like an awesome-looking burnt orange in this video, but on both the company product page and related video they appear to be red? I'd much rather have them be orange but there are no color options available on the pre-order screen so I'm not sure what to make of it... perhaps this was a "demo set" with a slightly different color to distinguish that?
I initially thought they were red too!
The 820 with a Mod mic is actually my dream setup. Perfect for music and gaming. I tried open back before but there's just a bigger punch in sound with closed headphones that I really like. Too bad it's over 2K, I find it more reasonable around half that. Would love to pick these up.
They probably priced it that high because Sony sells their flagship headphone for 2200$. I'd suggest to buy it used in a year or two. Everyone I've seen so far thinks the 820 is overpriced so the street prices should come down fairly quickly.
GrumpyKitten I'll keep my eyes open
Do you guys have any more info on the GSP 500 and when it might see the market?
yes please more high end headphones and iems , i cant find anyone do review of them
Would love you guys to review the hd 820, gotta feeling i may have to save up some beer tokens to get one
So when is the open version of this coming? And what‘s the name, GSP 500?
Buys HD820s, listens to music on Spotify. Still want a pair.
Please make a review for Astro A10, can't decide if i should pick those or HyperX Cloud II or Sennheiser GSP300
Looking forward to the review of the Sennheiser GSP 600 Dimitri. :) At the moment using Audio-Technica ATH-PDG1 Gaming Headset. This new model Sennheiser GSP 600 seem promising. Quality (Earphone & Microphone) > Estatic (Style).
so the GSP 600 are quite low resistance, do you still recommend using GSX1000 with them? if you can afford one that is, or is it just a waste of money? thoughts?
Ah finally! An upgrade to my PC 363D!!
What a lovely headset.
Mr. Dimitry how does it compare to my beloved HD320 Gaming can I safely upgrade to GSP 600 ?
"budget" 250
KeweKrypto 12 If budget just means an amount of money, why even use the word? Instead of saying "budget", you might as well just say the price. If budget can mean any price point, the word becomes worthless and pointless.
budget to me implies that it's a good option when you're on a low budget.. when people talk about "budget products" they're implying that it's cost efficient and proobably on the cheaper side for that product market.. they are almost never implying that it's an expensive budget. I know budget CAN just mean whatever your cost threshold is, but that's not the common use of the word in this context.
yeah budget is used to emphasize the lower price point. budget does not refer to the amount something is. whats your budget - $80 etc
KeweKrypto 12 you've confused two meanings of the same word...
But that isn't what the word inherently means. That's the fault of the person interpreting vs what the word actually means. Context when used in other situations should not by default set the tone for all others. Words have context for a reason, and that context should be just as flexible as the word. If they wanted to say cheap, they would have.
So the GSP 500 shown in the video will be the open version of this?
Gsp 600 or tb elite pro 2 or steel series arctis pro wireless I play on ps4 what do u guys think ?
will they make this in different color configs?
How does it compare to the Game Zero? I got those a few weeks ago. I like them. But I'm thinking of returning them to get the GSP 600.
my guess is the GSP 600 will be better
Still rocking the Turtle Beach PX5s! Excellent 7.1 surround. I know exactly which direction that kid is running to in CoD. Excellent mic. I actually sound like myself. HORRIBLE audio quality for anything other than CoD type gaming. But with it's software, I can tweak for some pretty decent sound minus bass.
Can't wait for those GSP 500s! Well... until I hear your guys opinion (:
Any word on which drivers the GSP 600's use?
Could anyone recommend me a few high-end gaming headsets? Having a hard time deciding what to buy. Price is not a factor. Currently using the Siberia 800.
HardwareCanucks Please compare the sound quality of headsets with that of regular headhpones and microphones.
They are very well aware of that - kzhead.info/sun/oMt8fbaZoGuBa4E/bejne.html
I don't think he can without having the actual product for testing. That's on the floor room, can't give a proper breakdown
HardwareCanucks has got experience with the Sennheiser HD 650 and HD 598. I am pretty sure that Sennheiser can hook them up with more headphones. In this particular case it is interesting whether or not the sound quality of Sennheiser its $250 gaming headset equals that of the less expensive Sennheiser HD 598. Generally speaking my impression is that those headsets should be avoided, I hope that this gaming headset is an exception. I am pretty sure that those of the non headhpone brands (Steelseries, Corsair, ...) should be avoided. As I said, that is a suspicion, it is up to reviewers to show whether or not that is correct.
Peter Jansen you also can't take their words for recommendation though, audio is such a subjective subject and a personal preference. He can say they're great and even do sound qualities but they're never truly projected properly on suppress videos. You have to be in the same room to truly know what it's like. I'm sure he'll do a review when he gets a set down the line
There certainly are good ways to compare audio objectively though they would need to get new equipment and learn new skills. That doesn't mean that the better sound is better to everybody but it does say something. However, I would trust their judgement on the audio quality and they can let us hear it if their microphone and mixer board etc. are good enough. At least that would be interesting to the people who have good sound. Don't get me wrong, audio partially is subjective but just partially. A headphone which transfers all characteristics and frequencies clearly is better than a headphone which can't produce the lower frequencies/higher frequencies or richter guitar and percussions sounds (something which the Sennheiser HD 700 excells at). Whether or not you perfectly hear the sound of a piano or guitar, as if you are in the room, that is just objective. Wether you prefer a base which is a bit heavier or you prefer more clariy in the mid/high frequencies, that is a matter of taste, that is where the subjective part comes into play. They asked us what we want them to review, that is my answer. Is such a comparison perfect? Hell no. Is it better than nothing? Of course. Though there are many audio reviewers and they are better at it it would add value if a KZhead-channel like theirs would do it too, just to 'educate' gamers and other hardware enthusiasts on sound. Anyway, I recommend everybody to try out a good headphone. Go to a store (bring your own music!), borrow one from a friend. Take this from me - being somewhat of an audiophile - people who have good cans love to demonstrate the sound to friends and loved ones, they want them to enjoy it as much as they do and the more people get into good cans the more affordable those get.
More audio coverage!!!
How do you think these will compare to the game zero/ones?
+hardwardcanucks, can you please make a video of some of the more affordable gaming headsets in 2018?? please.. =)
Didn’t turtlebeach say that the adjustment thingy on the top of the Turtlebeach elite pro was patented?
Just pre-ordered them, looking forward to comparing them to the hyperx cloud 99$ and turtlebeach elite 800x 300$.
Personally, I don't really like the aggressive design that the GSP series provides, so I decided to give 80 more bucks and get the Game Zero. Excellent sound clarity btw
I already have the Game Zero for over a month, I was just stating my opinion on the GSP lineup and how it affected my decision
Honestly there is little way to justify paying 250$ for the gaming set. Hyper X is making great gaming headsets at more than half the cost with double the features and a much more sleek design and fit.
I actually paid 180 euros with shipping for the game zeroes
Bk Blindside after extensive testing and trying the top 12 gaming headsets (Amazon must hate me), wired and wireless ranging from $90-$300 I learned that the MOST important feature (for me) is comfort first, then sound quality. I cannot have fun if I'm adjusting the headset every 2-3 minutes, I really wish I wasn't so sensitive in that area. Out of all the ones I've tried the the game ones are the only ones that don't hurt my ears after a while. The zero did not hurt either but they just didn't sound as good and also my ears got pretty warm. Sadly the hyper x alphas also hurt my ears after about 45 minutes, those sound much better than both the Sennys, and for half the price! But.... They hurt my ears. So now I wait for the gsp600s to arrive. If they're more comfortable then the game one then I guess I'll be looking like an comfy Autobot while I play 🤖
I have medium/small sized ears but then again I have the cloud II which may be more accommodating and comfortable than the alpha. The clamp on the cloud II is just a tad more than I'd like to feel but I imagine I could relieve that by stretching them out. Either way I wear them for 8-10 sessions and rarely feel the desire to take them off.
If you want a good compromise id recommend the PC37x
yupp I have one. Absolutely gorgeous
Is there a wireless or bluetooth version of the GSP 600?
Are those gsp 500 you showed in the video real? Why can‘t i find them anywhere? Why didnt anybody talk about them? I just bought the gane one and thinking about sending them back if open gsp are released
Gaming headsets will never be my choice for gaming, but when Sennheiser does it: DAMN! (that comfort though)
Are these surround or stereo?
I tried a pair Sennheiser GSP-300 and I found the ear cup to be too thin, is this any different?
Jared Gibson Yes it’s very thick
Anyone know when these are getting officially released?
Omg, if those 600’s come out with open back I’m getting those bad boys 🖤🧡🖤🧡
This (GSP 600) or the HD 650s? (Firsts impressions).
Are the Sennheiser Gsp 600 are better than the Hyper X Revolvers S???
what is the driver size for the gsp 600?
I will keep my pc 360’s and Astro 5.8 mixamp from 2010 that still work lol!
lol i'm watching with the corsair hs50 that i have been thinking about and got when you recommended them
Do they work with the LG V30?
@hardwarecannucks You look a very happy man with these on your head
Does anyone know, when the gsp500 comes out?
That looks so comfy! I wish I had $250 for this.
Still carn't replace my 598se's with a clip on mic, still aslo have a older PC350 SE set of cans that i have as 2nds incase the 598's get damaged (the pads on the 350's seem comfier compared to the 598 but the 598's sound better...)
very nice I might upgrade to this sucker. :)
Welp time to sell my cloud stinger to buy this headset and k95 platinum... (still saving up for keymander and a zowie ec-b2)
GSP600 or G4ME Zero? Both 100$ in my country
After extensive testing and trying the top 12 gaming headsets (Amazon must hate me), wired and wireless, ranging from $90-$300 I learned that the MOST important feature (for me) is comfort first, then sound quality. I cannot have fun if I'm adjusting the headset every 2-3 minutes, I really wish I wasn't so sensitive in that area. Out of all the ones I've tried the the game ones are the only ones that don't hurt my ears after a while. The zero did not hurt either but they just didn't sound as good and also my ears got pretty warm. Sadly the hyper x alphas also hurt my ears after about 45 minutes, those sound much better than both the Sennys, and for half the price! But.... They hurt my ears. So now I wait for the gsp600s to arrive and have a pair of hyper x revolvers coming tomorrow in hopes that their bigger cups can fully envelope my wussy ears. If the 600s are more comfortable then the game one then I guess I'll be looking like an comfy Autobot while I play 🤖
Orange the perfect colour for the dutch! ;)
Just about to get the gsp 300 then saw this and was like “OMFG”
Lol
Damn you Sennheiser, I just bought the HD650's
how does it compare to the astro gaming A40?
trusted the review. bought the headset. collecting dust, worst money spend, the jaw crushing force is crazy
Are any of there headsets good and compatible with xbox one x??
The gsp would look cool with the cougar conquerer case
The GSP600 are really expensive. In that price region the fight with the bayerdynamics mmx 300. I hop you'll review these with the GSX1000.
how does it compare to the game zero edition?
I think The GSP 600 will be my next Headset.
Can they make a self cooling headphone that won't get hot after an hour of use?
Gonna stick to my Sennheiser PC 360 that I've been using for years...probably dropped them a hundred times, ran over the cable with my chair a thousand times and they're still like new :D
i use Teufel Aureol Massive (made in Berlin/Germany) & Beyerdynamic DT990 feat. Antlion Mod Mic V.4 with mute switch. The Teufel are for loud surroundings, while they are closed headphones. While being closed, they very dampening. I think maybe one usecase was low-cost DJ headphones..they are very heavy and robust (they can take a beating). the soundstage is very bass heavy. got them in a sale for 70€ . The DT990 on the other hand is an open, verly lightwight headphone. very clean and clear soundstage.maybe a little bit weak on the bass side. thx to the open stage ond clear sound, its very precise. also in chat you are able to hear youself, what i really like. its more natural. also you dont miss the post-man, while he is ringing. The mic itself...you watch here on youtube. its very good mic. so i created my own headset. if you are asking: how are you able to use the mic on both headphones? they have made the mic detachable with a little magnet, and you can get extra kids, with additional magnets and clips. so i am able to switch the mic to the headphone i like to use.