Drop x Sennheiser PC38X Gaming Headset Review, BY A GAMER!!
2020 ж. 14 Жел.
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Reviewing the Drop x Sennheiser PC38X Gaming Headset. Is it worth the big $170 price tag?
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you lost me at "my favorite headphones are the ATH M50X" can't trust anyone that likes that garbage 😂
I trust his opinions on keyboards and mice, not headphones.
@tb It was quite good for its price at the time it got produced. Right now, it's simply outclassed by so many headphones in cheaper price ranges
was actually shocked when he likes the m50x more than the hd58x. wtf. but I think he just really loves that V shape sound. :))
@@crankiisago the hd58x in in a whole different league bit even the cheaper ath m40x is better than the m50x
@@crankiisago Bass over mids or highs any day. That's why i bought the skullcandy crusher.
why it should be is the awesome mic quality, wide sound stage, excellent imagining, superb comfort, and last but not least the sound quality is just 100/100.
I call BS on the story about how your son can hear your game from his room. Unless you listening to 70 decibels right against your head. If you are , you’re gonna be deaf before you hit 50.
Was gonna say, he probably is listening at dangerously load listening volume and it doesn’t help that American homes don’t have the most noise isolating walls.
Yeah, my HD598s are a whisper from 10 feet away when they are lying on the desk while I get something to drink. Zero chance they penetrated walls and doors to disrupt someone in another room.
Facts, I just got a pair last week, cranked the volume up max to test his theory, stood outside the room & couldn’t hear anything. He’s definitely talking bull.
@@ThorntonNoir I just bought a pair. Literally got them yesterday. They're my first ever open back headphones and you can definitely 100% hear everything if you turn the volume up. They're like speakers.
I agree
I can’t do closed back headsets. Creates a weird pressure; makes my eardrums throb. Gotta go with open back for me. Also I like being able to hear my kids and surroundings.
EXTREMELY good open back audio quality, both exceptional for gaming and music, really good build quality, plug and play (no bs software), two types of ear cushions which are both phenomenal for comfort and sound, really good comfort (atleast for me), and an exceptional microphone. It also comes with extra cables and a carrying case. It is just really worth $170 imho. Drop also has really good shipping and customer support. Just one touch about build quality. I've had the PC37x for a longggg time, and just got the 38x. I have never had QC issues, and I know that the plastic might feel cheap, but it is actually pretty strong and durable. I know the 37x has the same build on the top band, and the bracket doesn't pop out, and I've had the headset for about 2 years. I truly think that you might just have a defective product, because both my 37x which I've had for 2 years, and 38x doesn't do that. I really think that this headphone review mostly subjective, and I mostly respect that. The only thing about this headset for me, is that I wouldn't recommend it to someone who is in a loud or noisy environment, that's it. I also really do feel bad for you that you probably got a defective copy (talking about the headband piece popping out).
Yeah, for sure a lot of personal preference with this set (minus the build)
It is the best headset I've ever owned. I pair it with my Sennheiser GSX1000 for gaming audio, for music I simply use my Focusrite 212. I prefer the ear cushions that came installed with it rather than the other ones as it has more openness to them. I use them for my Quest 2 for VR gaming and the extra cable that comes works perfectly for the Quest 2.
I've had my daily drivers Sennheiser HD515 for almost 12 years now. Fully plastic. Even developed a small crack around the hinges after the first few months that never became worse. The design is pretty much the same, stellar comfort for those with big ears. Great sound.
is it light for long hours of gaming? please reply im looking to buy it because im getting headaches from the headsets i have
Techne prefers closed back... I need open back to hear my wife coming to slap my head!
It's a shame when reviewers obsess with closed back. Open all the way for me.
@@markentwistle9970 it feels like the other way round for me. Closed back just has far more versatility and the low end you sacrifice alongside the sound leak from open backs is just not really worth it unless if you live alone or can actually afford to spend time sitting in a silent room listening to music. The pricing a good pair of open backs is not friendly for budget listeners.
It's all preference. I bounce back and fourth between open and closed back. For me though I enjoy the sound stage, imaging and details that open back headphones put out. I need to hear everything when I play. Bass isn't a priority for me .
@@kalanipickard3861 I don’t really enjoy bass all that much but on pair of budget open backs like the Phillips shp9500 the low end is non existent and it feels pretty empty (at least on certain tracks). Open backs are more detailed but the amount of impracticality for everyday life is annoying for me
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The music at the beginning and end was a nice touch. Kinda a cozy holiday theme feel.
I have never disagreed this much with a review .... I've had this headset for a month now and tried to stretch it out and it just didn't break at all .... The plastic is solid and the sound is way better than any gaming headphones on the market ... Every others reviewers agree with that! You think it's overpriced while a lot of headphones with similar sound quality cost double... And then you recommend the Arctis 9 and the arctis Pro that are more expensive and not as good! First thumb down this year!
well we all can't agree on everything :(
The arctis headset.... ug. The pc38x sound much better than those for gaming. I have other headphones I prefer for music depending on genre, but none them include the arctis junk.
I have the arctis pro and they are crap, gaming branded crap. they sound like crap. yeah sure it's good for "GAMEEEERRS" hearing footsteps and all that, but they sound like crap, no fun.
They are one of the best imaging headset and insane soundstage which are important for competitive gaming and awesome mic
sure but the open back kills it for competitive
Yeah they do
@@TheTechne Razer blackshark v2 pro worth for the price?
@@TheTechne Not everyone lives with a house full of people. I live alone, and I would absolutely pick an open back over a closed back any day.
@@svrking14 agree, as stated in the video
“The only thing you’re really getting here, is great sound” 🤣 great sound out of headphones? Don’t recommend. Dafuq?
He prefers a V-shaped sound signature and he doesn't like open backed, but with FPS, V-shaped sound is not a good choice and open back gives a much larger soundstage and imaging, to determine direction of footsteps along with the distance.
@@kalel33 actually v shaped sound profile is good for games as you hear explosions and footsteps more
@@twiks8446 That's why V-shaped headphones are the top recommended for gaming. Oh wait, their not. The most neutral ones are usually top choice. The DT1990 is the only non neutral recommendation and they are they least V-shaped of the Beyerdynamics.
I wasn’t aware you didn’t like open backs. Make sense given your environment. I myself will always prefer open back to closed. I’m in a quiet space when I game so works for me.
These are definitely some of the best sounding headphones you can get for the price, I’ve been absolutely stoked with the sound quality which is what really matters, and build quality seems to be on par with other headphones (most people don’t review headphones so they won’t be twisting and flexing them to test it’s limits, so that’s a nonissue for 99% of people) literally the only issue I’ve had is with that pressure point under your ear mentioned at 3:30 due to the long ear cups, which only bothers me after hours of use. So I would definitely highly recommend these headphones!
You say it feels flimsy because it's plastic, and then demonstrate by stretching the headset in a way that no normal person would *ever* do just to prove a point. Nobody is going to stretch their $160 headset so the cups are almost 90° from each other, and even then, the headset didn't even break, the rail just popped out. Also, what's the purpose of a headset? To produce audio and allow the user to communicate clearly. Does this headset do both of those things to a stellar level? Yes, far better than similarly priced headsets.
Praising the M50X reassured me, that while I love his reviews and honesty, I myself am better off watching audio related stuff somewhere else. The M50x to me is a plain unrealistic and boomy experience with too extended highs. The PC38x outperforms it in music AND gaming. I can understand his criticism about it being plastic all over, but I don‘t think the excessive bending is anything to go by. It‘s the same design since the Game One and many users still use that and like the reliability and build quality over the years. That‘s saying more to me about Sennheisers quality than pulling the headset apart.
Oh and very jarring too: He compares PC38x and HD58x and says they sound the same / similar. But what he doesnt mention is that the pc38x has way way better imaging and soundstage, which is imortant for gaming, and also is bad on the M50x for example.
As you might have caught from the video, I never claim to and never want to be an audiophile. Yes I love the m50 and also prefer more highs, again this is a gamer review and I am a gamer. I have watched other reviews on this set and 95% of them are from audiophiles that might game sometimes. So for a "gamer" I highly believe there are better options than this headset at this price
@@TheTechne I respect your honest opinion. It’s still a head scratcher for me when you review a headset “for a gamer” but don’t appreciate the awesome separation and imaging (localization) of this one. Either way, audio is an always will be a very personal thing. Playing music instruments for like 22 years I know I’m not far off when speaking bout that stuff. It is expensive though.
@@87detto oh no, I said the Sound was amazing.
@@TheTechne Techne leave them they won't get you anyways
I prefer open back and love these headphones. On pc I use hd58x with dac/amp combo and dedicated mic. On ps5 I used g6 with ath ad900x/modmic combo. The wire mess kills it so I got the pc38x. Great sound for music and games, great mic. Pc37x is good too at a cheaper price.
How would you compare the sound difference when you use these on the ps5, do get get loud enough?
@@ravens5288 Low impedance headphones so volume is fine.
Do you just plug straight into the controller ?
@@shocker4545 I dont but it can be used like that
The pressure at the jaw line is there but goes away after a few days of breaking in. It really doesn't feel that cheap, it's on par with turtle beaches and plantronics that I've owned. The sound is better than anything I've ever used and is the best I've used for positional accuracy. Everybody says my mic sounds great, better than the turtle beach ear force or plantronics rig 800. I just don't like the volume wheel, wish it felt tighter but its how it's designed and works good.
good for warzone ?
@@sleahp5761 I say yes. I use them for pubg
Absolutely gorgeous thumbnail!
The man is always on the grind Thank you
IMO The PC38x sounds great out of the box. But what I didn’t know, how much life, bass and body could be added to this headset by way of a DAC AMP. I bought a Steel Series Nova Pro Wired because I really wanted the multi system DAC with built in Amplifier. Hooking the PC38X to the nova pro wired DAC Amp with the smiley preset, it’s Insane how good it sounds now.
Hey man. Do you know of its compatible to a go xlr and an amplifier like you use?
A lot of people don't realize the wonders a DAC/AMP can do for headphones.
I actually really like the build. it feels ULTRA indestructable. Nothing is going to snap. The SOUND Is amazing. It becomes comfortable (INSANELY COMFY) after you stretch it out over the arm rest of the couch.
Do these need an amp to run? I want to get them but can only plug them into the controller due to series X not allowing usb dacs.
@@LordGuilliman Nah you dont need an amp for these at all. It might benefit in a small way, but theyre only 29 ohms impedence (for reference, the similarly sounding Sennheiser HD58x is 150 ohms, and while an amp would help the sound on those a good amount, it still performs pretty well via the controller). Basically one of the major upsides of these is that they sound so good and are made to drive extremely well from your console or phone
im getting these for christmas so i hope they dont let me down but good review you always have the best on here
I smile everytime I put them on. They are amazing fit and sound
When I want to listen to music I put on my Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee. When I want to play Battlefield I put on the Sennheiser PC38X, and when I want to game in a wireless mode I put on my Sennheiser GSP 670. If I go to a LAN party I take my Sennheiser Game Zero's; and if I feel like digging up one of my old headsets I put on my Sennheiser Game One. The PC38X has excellent comfort, excellent sound and an excellent mic. I believe most people will conclude that after using it. Sennheiser hasn't disappointed me yet.
I saw this review and tried to cancel my Amazon order... I'm glad it had already shipped. It depends on your personal preference but these are for me. The clamping pressure at the bottom of my ears feels weird but they should loosen up over time and the feel of the plastic makes me want to hide them from my kid but the sound is better than the head sets I currently own Astro A50, Nacon Rig 500HC, Playstation Platinum, and (my main) Plantronics Rig 700hx...
I've owned Razer, TB, Astro, and Xbox's own headsets and my favorite headset for FPS is my current one, the HD598 with a ModMic....by far. It's extremely similar to the PC38X and if the H598's died I'd buy the PC38X in a hearbeat.
So did they hold up??
@@ANGEL-fg4hv yep have them on now about to drop in Warzone Pacific. If you get the chance try them with DTS surround sound and if you are using an Astro mixamp like I am cycle the power when switching from Atmos it sounds weird if you don't
@@bp3kk498 planning to use them on a PS5 , hope the mic sounds great .
No complaints from anyone on the mic so far
I got the bsv2pro bcoz of your review and luv it so much so comfy I use flat eq on music then when gaming I set to game profile then turn off thx with a flick if of a keyboard shortcut its a gem that can do both well, Like you my room is right next to a busy road with motorcycles and cars all the time where open back does not make sense
Nice Vid,Love your channel!
Im from the UK so drop is a tough choice for me in general, so I went with the HD 560s for £150. Holy shit they blew me away, I used to think my Cloud 2 were perfect, but these beat it in every aspect except sound isolation and built-in mic.
What do you use as a mic for your hd560s?
Been waiting
Yeah I kinda have the same dilemma, I love my HD660s and the detail, naturalness, and separation open backs provide, but if you live in a loud environment, that kinda ruins the immersion
no one who own 660s use in environment where too many noise hd6 series is built for studio monitoring professional not just for self proclaimed audio enthusiasts
@@1607Adi_Manz ok…
@@SugaFree2387 I'm really sorry, i didn't mean anything bad I'm really really sorry man i mean why would someone spend on high class open back without proper environment i really sorry ok, i only have sundara and only use when my family not around or in my workstation only
@@1607Adi_Manz no worries
Awesome review! On a separate note it would be rlly cool if you could review some leopold kb like the fc750r for example
man I have had a Leopold keyboard review recorded for almost 4-5 months now, lol, just got so backed up with new releases
best mic, best audio, open back, good cable, good reviews
The mic!!!! Who cares about the yellow
"Best mic" For a headset, maybe.
@@PineapplePinesol thats what i meant
@@PineapplePinesol he also meant best audio for headsets, when it comes to headphones there are some that sound much better
@@SexyGaymerPankaj I'm aware, I own multiple headphones
Im so happy i watched this review and others cause i just got one of the best sounding gaming headsets and i dont have a head like summit1g so not worried about build quality
love your channel man just one question .. what is the best headset for rainbow six siege footsteps wise .. please im lost in this headsets world and i cant decide .. my budget is around 150$ dollars .. thank you
Surprising review i would like to see a review of the gsp 300
Dude!! I get the same pressure point at the bottom with the pc37x...good catch man!! Love you buddy
Do you have a review of the cooler master MH650? Btw. Great videos!!
Comfort is a priority .I have bought about 20 headsets in my time. To the most expensive to the cheapest to the best recommended by youtubers .PAYING UP TO 500 for some. I have bought 4 gaming Sennheiser headsets .GREAT AUDIO . Sennheiser PC38X Gaming Headset I LOVE!! great all rounder. Comfort for hours with amazing audio. Their not a toy to pull and twist and stretch.They plastic their light for comfort and beautiful clear audio.
Yup. Comfort is #1 by far for gaming. It’s why i’m still rocking my SHP9500s, because they’re the MOST comfortable cans I’ve ever worn.
I like your Videos, but can you please make a Review about the HK Gaming Sirius-M
I wish all headphones reviewers would list their sound preferences and previous headphone reviews so we could reference their credibility. Hate it when they say these are the best cans they have ever heard and have only played COD or Fortnite wearing some over priced RGB gaming headphones. Good compared to what Dt1990s hd800s or good compared to Steel Series? Not saying he is doing that. Just my rant on my internet high chair 😃lol
He does do that though,full of it,to get paid lol
The thumbnail tho, techne with no cap??😳😳
That thumbnail is my favourite out of all your video 🤣 and is Stinkin Cozy review
Do EQ settings save from pc to ps4/ps5? Mainly asking for the blackshark
I have the the pc37x, and yes the plastic does feel cheap but it doesn't feel like it break, they do creak when you put them on
I know this is old, but this is terrible. PC38X is still one of the best gaming headphones. Better imaging, better soundstage, open-back (which won't matter in 99% of circumstances), build quality is really good (plastic is usually to keep the weight down Senn does it with most of their headphones don't be stupid with them and you shouldn't have a problem), and the price seriously? Less than $200 in the US... Doesn't even need a dac/amp (I plug them in with a USB dongle if that tells you anything) and mic is functional enough with a auto mute. It is literally everything thing you need and one of the best sound quality wise you can get for gaming and even sound good for movies and music as well. It is a complete package. I am an audiophile and still chose them over much more expensive headphones I have for gaming. They are better for gaming than even something like Audeze's LCD-GX, which about $800 last I checked. They are better than Astros, better than Mobius, better than...This video's hot take is bad.
But you can't stretch them out and twist them! That's what I look for in headphones
Lol, the M50X, your one of them. Don't get me wrong, there's a sound for everyone. The joys and freedoms of choice. Other than that, thank you for bringing so much to your reviews, truly one of my favorites.
Wait, what does one of them mean, lol? I’m a serious all around audio technica fan
Do you use the ath m50x's for gaming at all? And what ear pads do you have on them?
An interesting review, I love Open Back because I like being able to hear around me. Your points are right on though, there are many times where my kid or Wife can hear my stuff out of my headset (Sennheiser 599SE Openbacks) though I have found that in games like COD or something I don't notice the outside noise. I'm buying a pair of Arctis 7 to try out and I'm worried that Closed Backs going to be rough to adjust to. Thank you for your thoughts on this one as I have looked at getting it myself, cheers.
Hardest part about going back to closed back headsets is talking in the mic and not speaking too loud 🤣
I absolutely agree with you, love from India. Have come across similar concerns abt the headset, glad you addressed it.
Hey Techne. Out of the switches - Cherry Silvers, reds and silent reds which do you prefer the most?
Silvers
@@TheTechne thank you
And THIS is one of the major problems with what KZhead did. This video was at SIGNIFICANTLY more dislikes than likes. But even with the "Return the Dislike" plug-in, it only shows 1K likes and 335 dislikes, which is clearly wrong. So to anyone new seeing this video, and thinking it's great - it's not, this review was widely disagreed with by the majority of watchers, before the dislike button was removed.
The mic quality alone worths the "cheap" built. For me it was on purpose and it's surely the lightest on the table. And again the MIC quality is bananas. KZheadrs tend to forget this part and focusing heavily on the sound. Which is normal. But amazing mic, lightweight, cool design (I don't mind the yellow), terrific sound (i like an extra little deep sound), and again the MIC alone + sound quality.
Does the mic have a sound gate? What's to stop it from picking up it's own sound when it's open back?. I'm looking to use it on xbox and I stay in parties all day
@@koehler45 yes the only time I hear myself is when my mates didn't set up their sound well from their side. But if you want a perfect sound gate, an open headset obviously you'll still hear yourself a bit but it isn't a deal breaker. Imo. Only issue is that the sound in the headset is coming up quite easily in the surrounding. Again open headset stuff
I will preface this, this video is an opinion that’s the nature of a review so I am not saying he is wrong at all. I just don’t want people to miss out on what I view as a very high quality piece of kit on this single review. My experience: I replaced my Arctis 7p and so far: The sound and mic are far superior on pc. On ps5 the sound is better but I feel the mic is about the same. Yes I can hear more outside the headset, it doesn’t lock the sound in, nature of being open back, but for me, not a problem. I can just about hear my phone on half volume while watching a video, I can clearly hear my phone on full volume. Both while next to me of course. But I rarely game in a noisy environment., not sure about techne here. The headset is very comfy in my view, especially after being broken in. So I have lost out on wireless, but you know what, I’m not overly fussed, ps5 I can just take my pad with me, pc, okay, I have to take the headset off if I’m stepping away. No big deal, the wire itself, meh. Doesn’t bother me at all. Overall a very positive experience and I love this set, best gaming headset I’ve ever owned.
Thanks for sending me the link to this video! It was good to hear your opinion on the pc38x. I personally run the gsp 500 with dolby Atmos for headphones, and they freeking romp in battlefield games or other games that have dolby Atmos. There is no headset that even comes close to the gsp 500 in terms of sound quality. I was curious in the pc38x cause they have the same drivers and appear more comfortable. But it was good to hear what you thought about them
Hopefully you didn't let the persuade you from getting them if you wanted more comfortable GSP 500's because like you said they are the same drivers but I'll add with better tuning...
@@PastorwithoutaPulpit na, I've done plenty of homework on headsets and my gsp 500s kick ass. The pc38x aren't enough of a difference to go an buy them
@@dirtytamato let me say this sad thing to you - if you wait for them to break before buying others - it will take a long, long time to have new headphones.
@@ionbarari7202 oh I know, I don't agree with his opinion at all in any way, I was just trying to be respectful. I also don't need new headphones, I was just curious about these
@@dirtytamatofair assessment. Once you find a pair of headphones that you really feel strongly about then it's best to stick with them. I don't have the 38x but I have the semnheiser hd560s and I can hear things I never thought I could hear... like hearing people to precision across the map in r6 siege. But I never recommend the hd560s for gamers cus they have a relatively high impedance and no mic, so I always recommend my friends the similar pc38x
I love the honesty in your reviews.
That's why I'm subscribed. That's why I respect you Techne. Transparency. Honesty. It's that simple. ✌🏻
The 2 things he says about open backs bleeding sound and being able to hearing everything else going on in the house... In my experience, this is completely untrue. I moved from closed to open back recently and had these fears, got a pair of mid range just in case I didn't like them, I love them so much that I am a bit sad I didn't get a higher quality pair like the pc38x. Unless you're listening at dangerous volumes, you can barely hear anything outside of the room you're in and unless people are screaming at each other, you won't be hearing anyone or anything outside the room.
I currently use HyperX Cloud Alphas for PC and PS4/5. I wanted to see what all the rage was about with “audiophile gaming open-back headset.” I wound up buying the Pc37x for $80 (-10 with a coupon) and after seeing this review , I am really glad I made that decision. I was wondering if I should’ve forked over the extra cash for the “newer, improved” version. I also couldn’t get past the yellow and from what I’ve read for gaming, there isn’t enough of a different between the two to warrant the premium price. Thanks Techne! You’re the man!
Is it better than the alphas?
@@Atlas.2k haha. My comment didn’t age well. Since then, I have owned both the black/yellow sennheiser Pc38x version and I currently own the the black epos pc38x. The Pc38x is definitely better then the cloud alphas. Once you try a good open backed headset, it’s hard to go back to anything closed - at least in my opinion.
@@daviddiina2066 I was planning to upgrade from my Cloud 2 to 38x or Alphas. I purchased the 38x due to better sound but then reviews like this make me feel like I have made a mistake due to footsteps being harder to hear and hearing background noises. Thanks to comment like these it helps me understand it better.
these smoke everything. 3 years; no durability issues, and I used the PC360 G4M3 for 8+ years and I still have them, nothing ever broke (they're the predecessor).
Can u try the sennheiser gsp 500 open backs and sennheiser gsp 600 closed back, I'm thinking about those but worried if the consoles have enough power to drive them. Pc38x doesn't have that problem.
When are you going to review the Audeze penrose x?
YO would you pick these, or the ATH G1
i had the og game ones and they gave me pressure points after a while aswell so i get techne here. people r def overhyping the comfort department of this build big time
I have the Pc 360 .. ist the same hedaset just much older .. i have them for over 10 years now.... they are fine ... and i guess its even the same Plastic ... also the only one that i personally can wear for a long time... and the clampf force losesns up over time. dont worry. i will buy these and just slap on my old velour pads from the pc360, and i will be fine :P
Would these be an upgrade over astro a50 or more of a lateral move?
Thats a really fair review
This is a question about the steel series Arctis 7x. When you connect it to the ps5 is there any change in sound quality? Also do you know if it can use 3D technology for the ps5?
yes you can use it on ps5, they soind the same like 7,7p 3d comes from temptest audio chip in ps5.
hey techne please review the Mizar mz60 luna hot swappable mechanial keyboard please and do gateron red or yellow
Just snagged these about 1 month ago for 110$ and my gawd this is by far my new favorite gaming headset. So much fidelity and clarity I coupled it with a cheap Astro Mixamp and holy shit this thing can drive.
Best mic in all headsets but I hate how it looks.
@Ladioz Yeah
They shiuld've stuck with the same simple, clean, black imo
What is the best headset you would recommend for the PS4?
Thanks so much for this Technie! Nice to see some more audio-file grade reviews! But I know this is a big favour to ask , can you make a video of the top headsets from each brand and kinda comparing them? I mean like Corsair , Razer , SteelSeries, Sennheiser etc. Or maybe even a mousepad mash-up of the best mousepads for the price? Thanks for making content man from the stinkin cozy to monitors! its nice being a long-term supporter!
If you want the best mousepads then shop Artisan. Get the zero if you want a slow control pad or a hein if you want a semi fast pad with control. There's plenty of review on Artisan mousepads online
Everybody who has the PC38X loves em. They should be on any best headset list without a doubt
I think it should be on the top 5 list because it is the best sounding gaming headset. Period.
1 good thing doesn’t make a good headset
@The Techne, yes I 100% agree, but there are some other good things about it too (I own a pair) 1. One of the best mics on a gaming headset (except of a mod mic of course) 2. Open back 3. The imaging on these headphones are insane, there pretty close to the audio technica 2000x (which are mega expensive) 4. Great soundstage 5. Very, very comfy 6. Superb build quality And there’s some other things too, but I would put these headphones over ANY other headphones for gaming, except the hd600 and the audio technical 2000. If these bad boys were wireless, they would be the best gaming headphones now and for the future. Love ur reviews techne, keep up the good work!
Does th open back design cause any game sound echo even at high volumes in an open mic environment? I dotn want a mic that's too sensitive need something with a decent sound gate
I’ve bought like 10 things because of your reviews 😭 your awesome!!!
but whats there to cry about it...
@@t3mpt397 lol
@@t3mpt397 his bank account
pc37x review? last time I checked, it was $90 and i thought it would be an amazing deal but all the reviews are from a while ago and I would love to see a review from you!
I've never seen that headset for $90.
@@tb1235 it was. On Black Friday or someday close to Black Friday.
@@igaounderground9298 Interesting, that would be a great Headset for $90.
That headset is identical to this except with less bass. These use newer drivers which boost the bass a bit.
Finally talking about sound halfway through... isn’t that the most important part??
Not for me at least. I need something that sounds ok, but I care far more about comfort over long hours, durability etc. I use 10 dollar earbuds for listening to music most of the time, I don't need much higher quality for casual listening.
Nah, his reviews seem to migrate to features and RGB gives it a huge bump.
@@ZacharyEntenman even casual listening still need quality sound that just show how much you didn't care about your music sound most of times
@@1607Adi_Manz I mean, yes exactly, I don't care about sound quality as much as other things, which is an opinion most people hold. Which is my point. Hence I don't "need" quality sound for casual listening.
Please do a review on the vixtrix pro af!!! Please
Techne, can you review Beyerdynamic MMX 300 2nd Gen?
I bought these but ended up returning them because the headband fabric starting ripping and coming apart, mine also creaked a lot like yours (didn't break though) and I wasn't happy with the comfort, it has too much clamping force. The sound however was phenomenal, such a shame. I have an EPOS H6 Pro on the way, I heard it uses the same drivers but has much better comfort and build quality.
how the sound perform music & game? i have h6 pro open but a bit curious if compare to 38x
@@zigzag5733 Fairly similar but as you can probably guess from looking at the two, the PC38X has even more of an open air sound. In my opinion the H6Pro almost feels like a semi-open headset while the PC38X is completely open. You can hear yourself talk clear as day on the PC38X while the H6Pro slightly muffles your voice. So sound wise I did like the PC38X tiny bit more, but I'm much happier with the H6Pro.
Damn, you remind me so much of Mr Strickland from Back To The Future.
Holly smokes! Now that I saw it, I cannot "unsee" it! 😂
Slacker!
Whats the real world verdict on the microphones background noise cancellation?
When you were talking about the build quality on these, I was honestly thinking and comparing them to the Logitech G733 headset with the functionality, build, and price point. And then what do you end up doing, comparing them to the Logitech G733... I laughed my butt off, lol! Another great review man!
What are those g733s actually like as a gaming headset?
@@LewisM1984 If you go back and watch the Techne's review of them, they are pretty much exactly as he describes them. Comfortable with good sound out of the box and you can dial them in with the Ghub software. Hopefully that helps!
@@ReconWarrior26 thanks a lot!
Had the gsp500 these are next open back are the best imho
You should try the Beyerdynamic MMX 300 2nd Gen, yes I know... Beyer?!? But their highs are alot more softer on these, without loosing that much detail. I mean you still hear footsteps and can pinpoint where shots are coming from, all without those earpiercing highs. They do also hit deep, if You EQ them they can go very low and slam that hip hop music into you skull. Out of the box they feel "meaty", gunshots thumps, explosions rumble (again, like You said not in a subwoofer way) and got alot of body. Only drawback - they're wired :(
Sorry about posting this to second video, but I would like to see your opinion... I've been thinking about buying a gaming headset for a long time. The deal is, that I'm not sure if I could handle the loss of quality on wireless... Though on some situations, it would be an welcome addition. Then, I have multiple machines... Ok... And then some... Actually I have something like about 50 of them... But let's just say I have a couple of PCs, all Xboxes, all Playstations (except 5... Yet... But I will have it later), All Nintendos... Well, you should get the point already ;) I've been using my old, but trusty Sony MDR-CD580 headphones for... Well, what? 20 years? And they still do their job and sound good (but no mic, of course). Also, I just bought SoundblasterX G6 and have bought Dolby HeadphoneX and DTS-X to my computer (so, they are also on my Xbox(es)). Which means, that I want (mainly) to use headphone with 3,5" jack. I mainly play on PC and Series X. But also on PS4 and surely on PS5, when I get that. It would be fantastic to be able to buy just one headset, that would fit all of my needs, but is that even possible? ;) Also, I hate those horrible microphones, that have tinny sound. So, if I'll go and buy one, it should also have a good microphone... You see my problem there? xD
This seems like a great headset but, whats the best headset that. Your friend could here and say It sounds VERY Incredible? Btw thanks for this video!
Why did you stop with the timestamps on the videobar? :(
The only thing you are getting is great sound…. What else did you hope to get? Great smell?
H6pro or pc38x? In terms of audio quality, not soundstage ecc ecc..
I own an old pair of HyperXCloud II and I bought the PC38X & Beyerdynamic 990 pro to see if I could find something better for both gaming and recording/mixing music. The PC38X were “unimpressive” in the sound department. Not entirely sure why that is but when I play music on Spotify, I find it’s lacking appropriate bass & high end frequencies. The pressure on the jaw is unbearable. The 990 pro sound absolutely incredible with a solid high end which I love, and the bass is clear. It suits my music and gaming needs quite well. They are also much more comfortable. This made me realize the HyperX Cloud II is definitely fine for gaming, not so much for music.
Is there a difference in sound quality between arctis pro wireless and the wired one? I just got my arctis pro wireless based on ur review and they are AMAZING!!!
Yes but it's hardly Noticeable i believe.
yes, but I also prefer the wireless
On PS4 I mean since u mentioned that Hi-Res sound is only available on PC
Can you review the Sennheiser Game Zero and the Sennheiser GSP 600?
personally, the only thing that comes close to these headphones is the PC37X other than that these are by the best gaming headphones period, only problem is their very tricky to get if your outside the USA I had to pay are premium for these since I live in Australia but their worth it.
On XBOX Series X this headset seems like it's on 40-50% volume. On iPhone it works great and it's loud. What's the cause? Is it not compatible with XSX?
I really liked this review because it shows you how much personal preference goes into what you want out of the peripherals you decide to spend your money on. He's 100% correct about the build of the headphones, the quality just isn't' there especially when compared to other in the same price point and even lower. I personal own these and I love them, but that just me. These are the best SOUNDING gaming headset I have used, has great sound stage, imaging and I love the airyness of the open back style. I'm hearing details in my games that I have never heard before. So for me the build quality didn't bother me because I want great sound first , then comfort, and finally build/features.
Don't worry about the build quality it's the same as many Sennheisers and I have some that are a decade old that have never broken. He's wrong about the plastics used for these they will stand the test of time. That is unless you decide to continuously bend them in ways that no headset is designed to withstand...
I have had the HD515 - the cheapest from the "Hi-fi" line since February 2011. Third pair of pads now, except that - nothing to worry about. For big, long ears they are a godsend. I wonder if the other gaming headphones in the list sound as better. For music.
So these are better then the game one ?
guys i need help, can someone tell which are the best headsets for under 40 euros? i am thinking of zeroground 2500, logitech g332, razer kraken x light, zeroground 919 and the coolermaster ch 321
Hey techne I was wondering which switch is better for typing and gaming, gateron red or yellows?
almost the same. I have been playing on yellows a bit lately and have been enjoying them
@@TheTechne So which one is better for gaming and typing?
Is it better than the Sennheiser GSP 600?
can you review epos/Sennheiser gsp 600 series? same driver as this but close back.. :)