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you can forget it's on your head until you stand up and the cord catches your chair turning you instantly into the letter C :)
You right... Feelsbadman.
Hahaha, brilliant comment😂
Soooo true. 😂😅
LOL😂
THAT REASON ALONE MAKES ME CHANGED TO WIRELESS GAMING HEADSET, FK THAT SYIT
You have a criminally low sub count for someone that makes some really quality videos. Thank you for your content. This was genuinely informative. I've been looking at the Cloud III, but decided to pick up the Cloud II instead as it was £40 cheaper. I'm not sure the upgrades are quite £40 at this stage!
Hey there! I really appreciate the mic demonstrations! They helped me choose whichever one I can decide between so thank you
This is honestly the best review I have ever seen for headsets. I have scoured all over YT to find the right review. This man is putting in the time and effort for the best review in order to meticulously pinpoint the true pros and cons of these products. Thank you so much man, you are brilliant. Exactly what I needed after hours of searching.
Great review straight to the point, thank you.
No BS, just the rundown. Good shit man.
i love u personally for the way you made this video and the fact that you actually have used them all, not just showing stock photos and yelling specs
Have been using the Logitech G Pro X for a while now. While the sound might be a bit on the low side, they feel very comfortable with good enough sound and a clear mic.
Thanks for making this video; it was really helpful!
I’ve been looking at top 5 headsets list for sometime now but this bud was the best one 🙌thanks 👍
Best reviews on KZhead hands down and such a chill guys aswell. You're my number one for audio peripherals and webcams. Keep going, fam! ☃️🎄 Merry Christmas!
Ive seen plenty of headphones from my time. Using a razer headset, to logitech pro x to hyperx cloud 3. Gonna be picking up hyperx cloud 3 for me and my wife. Thank you so much for so much detail for these reviews of the headphones!
Witch one would you recommend? I am about to get the cloud III but considering between it and the logitech pro x.
you're a seriously underrated tech KZheadr! this review is exactly what i needed and I've finally pulled the plug and ordered both the PC38x and Audeze Maxwell (for different situations)
Thanks for the review, it was nice that you added those handy timestamps. I was wondering about the Audeze if the range and connectivity is any good?
Loved the video, its helping make a choice on what to get but I was wondering, for the h6pro would you need the sound card in ordee to hear the direction of the footsteps or could you also kinda tell without it?
Very well made video!! Thank you!
I've been using RIG 500 Pro for about 2 years, gave my old set to my wife and ordered a new set of the same only Gen 2 version. Simple changes gen1 to gen 2 but very light weight and good clam pressure. But the sound. With partial open ear design, they offer some of the best audible ranges and clarity that I've personally heard with my ears for gaming headsets. Very worth the money and was able to get the gen 2's for like 60 on Amazon recently, which was cheaper than my previous pair. now, I also know hearing is very subjective. Each person needs to hear a headset and wear it for themselves. That said I'd say most people will probably find the RIG versions of gaming headsets pretty usable and very durable. My first pair still look new and even the ear cups are still in very good condition. The mic on the Gen 2 is detachable as well as the cord for connecting to the PC. Its not proprietary either, if you have any Male to Male 4 pole cable it will work. Mic also mutes when either removed or rotated up. I've not personally used the mic so can't qualify its clarity or noise cancel ability as I use a Tonor transducer style on a mic boom. The adjustability of the RIG was a little off putting at first glance however, they offer 3 adjustment points. You remove the ear piece entirely and place it into one of those 3 slots and with the comfort band not being part of the actual clamp bar, it sets very well without issue on the top of your head. RIG also offers pretty inexpensive replacement parts should you need them. I carried my first pair in a backpack nearly daily for the first year and as stated before, they are still in nearly new condition. Edit: FOrgot to mention. They offer Dolby Atmos as well with them, as a free download app for windows if using on a PC. Really super rich 7.1 surround sound style audio for gaming or movies.
Idk, this sounds like an ad more than a review or even an opinion. The headset only has a few reviews and it looks very gamer-ish, not saying these don't but the quality looks subpar. Just my opinion of course.
i have a big head, anything plastic near the earcups will eventually break/snap. i have gone through logitech, steel series, razer, astro, and even medusa’s. the cloud 3s are my favorite over 10 years of gaming, solid aluminum and I have no worries about these breaking
The open h6pros are legit amazing definitely give them a try if you like open sound stages. There have been times in games where I forget im wearing my headset and turn around to make sure something isnt behind or beside me because the sound seems so natural.
how is it on cod? muffled?
@@boujeelouie9435i havent played cod but i have used other fps games and work well to help you hear where gunfire/explosions/footsteps are coming from
Are you on ps5
@@boujeelouie9435 Not at all! And they are on sale for 99$ for Black Friday they are originally 179$ I’ve had steel series and hyper x and these are superior to them in my opinion
For wireless headsets the Maxwell is definitely the best one I've tried so far. When I'm on pc though, I use the VZR Model one and it's definitely the best wired headset I've used so far, Especially paired with a Game DAC. I only use the Maxwell with my consoles and it's fantastic for that.
What Game DAC are you using? Can you link it?
U need to use arctis pro it's the wireless goat not this mid
Maxwell is better except footsteps@@Robzzx
@@Robzzx Have you also tried 7P+? I need to buy something for the PS5 soon and i'm just gathering impressions.
Love the way you explained every single detail about each and opinion is great TY man
Great review, seems you value the audiences time no fluff just straight review. I half expected it to be a generic video with a bot voice, like the other top 5 gaming headset videos.
Yeah I'd say the PC38X are the headphones to get, amazing for gaming (especially FPS games) and just general use / music. I'd highly recommend the SOULWIT Cooling Gel Ear Pads for $25 to replace the stock pads which aren't terrible but like most headphone pads tend to get hot over a bit of time.
@@flaxoff8893 And 99.9% would totally disagree
@@flaxoff8893you might need to clean your ears then
@@flaxoff8893Yeah you have no idea what you're talking about. These are recommended by just about every audiophile for "gaming headsets".
flaxoff8893 you recommended black shark which is known to be trash.. your opinion isn’t valid 🤣
@@Brothers2Keeper Razer products are ass.. I'll never buy a logitech, steelseries and razer product ever again
sennheiser(epos) taking spots 2 and 3. made the switch to them from turtle beach probably close to 10 years ago. wont buy anything else now. the neutral sound and wide soundstage is really hard to beat for the price range of each lineup. the drop hd58x are great.
Good vid. I hope the maxwells have better build quality. I got a set of the Penrose when they released. Cheap plastics broken easy and had to be repaired multiple times. To fix the crinkling with the magnetic drivers I just cut air relief holes in the padding and that problem was solved at least. But overall for the price, I was not impressed due to plastics breaking. I ended up going back to my ATH MSR7s and a good desktop mic. But, in terms of just sound quality, the penrose are hard to beat.
Are you able to hear the direction of footsteps with the epos h6pro or would you need the sound card in order to get 7.1 surround sound
thanks for the review mann
Great video thank you!😃
Awesome knowledge. Thanks for sharing!
crazy because this looks like my top 5 list no joke LOL
Great fucking reviews, thank you! I especially appreciate the microphone test, because there are times when I'm editing video that I just don't want to break out the nice microphone for 10 seconds of commentary
I've been very happy with the Hyper-X headset. Until I needed a precise spatial sound. Then I bought the PC38x and... My God ! For me, it's the absolute perfection !!!
Ive had the corsair virtuoso rgb se for about 3 or 4 years now. Lately they have been giving some issues and i been thinking of getting some new ones. I was a big fan of the mic quality, any recommendations?
Your technique for showing the mic's is the best I feel I have observed. Thanks.
Man my first watching video from you i love how the way you explaind everything from the headphone and the editing video is damn 🔥 please continue this kind of video double thumbs up
I still have my cloud ii wireless which I love. My next headset would likely be the logitechs but my main issue for headsets is accommodation of my ears which stick out
Whats the best headset for PS5 for Warzone to hear those footsteps better and also to be able to change the EQ. Astro a40 with mixamp, H6 or steelseries arctis 7p or what would u suggest ?( price range 250-300) ??
I've had the PC38X since about a month after they released, and they've lasted this long. I've only added a hook and loop section to the head pad so i can remove it for cleaning, as i do with the ear pads. Actually the most durable headset i've ever had. I also don't have any creaking issues.
I have the earlier version that was the Sennheiser Game One before EPOS got involved. As I understand it there are some differences in the drivers but I have been using them for 8 years. If they are still built the same way, they feel flimsy but hold up.
@@rolandk2403 The response is the easiest to EQ to neutral on the PC38X and comes better out of the box. The stock, preinstalled sporty-textured earpads also dilute the muddiness of the velour earpads. The sound stage of the 38X compared to the 37X and One is noticeably better. I got the One for my daughter.
I found this channel for the first time earlier today and I was watching the best headsets vide from last year. The I go back to youtube homepage and find this years version only 40 minutes after it was posted.
HyperX Cloud Alpha S Never want anything else. Great sound, comfort for all day use, and the mic...everyone on my TS and discord say i sound like im in the room with them.
OMG!! THANK YOU FOR ADDING A MIC REVIEW.
How do you feel about the Pulse 3Ds?
for competitive fps games, do u think the maxwell are better than h6 pro, and if they are better, do u think the price difference is worth?
Heres a question, how would they compare to 3rd party usb soundcard with 3mm jack and using decent quality headset such as sony wh-1000xm3?
Ok, so I picked up the H6PRO today, based on your recommendation. I’m a wired guy, so I bought them to replace the nova 3’s. Wow. Just wow. They blow steelseries out of the water in every imaginable way possible. People are sleeping on these. Thank you for the suggestion. 👌
Glad to hear it!
What type do you use? Closed or open ones?
@@g33k51ndr0m3 I was using the closed back, the reviews I read suggested they were slightly better with directional abilities. That said, as much as I liked them, I ended up trading them in for the TB Stealth Pros.
How is the range?
closed or open?
With playing on Xbox, is the H6PRO still a good choice? Or does it really matter since connecting the headset to the 3.5mm jack on the controller?
Nice to see someoone recommending the Audeze in a gaming headset roundup, an actually good sounding headphone unlike the gamer brands.
Hi, great qualitative video for choosing your gaming headset. I have a few questions, where do you place the Astro A40 tr in your comparison, is it still your favorite headset for fps. Could you test the MMX 300 Gen 2? And what is the difference between the Sennheiser HD 560s and the PC38X?
I went from Astro a50’s to the Maxwell and was blown away
I've been using these ear buds with mic built in from the dollar tree in my area that I got 6 years ago and they still work perfectly to this day. One dollar plus tax well spent. I just use it for communicating though. They're not meant to help you hear sounds in fps games like cod. Oh well.
I have the Audeze Maxwell, outstanding headphones.
Great video!! Very informative!
As someone with a bad case of tinnitus I appreciate how comfortable and light the hyperx cloud 3’s are. I was about to pick up a pair at Best Buy today but the check out line was constipated and I had a dog waiting in the car
Dude did you get that right after getting jabbed or is it just me?
Wym bro?
@@Antisbased like right after the vaccine
Just received my maxwell a few days ago and so far. They sound very good and very similar, if a little better, than my hyperx cloud orbit. My teammates say the mic is much better than my orbits. The ear cushions aren’t my favorite on the maxwells, they’re quite shallow and my ears touch the drivers. I will be upgrading with the wicked cushions replacement.😊
Hey man since youve had them for a while now whats your opinion should I buy them?
I would absolutely recommend!! They sound so good, they make gaming so immersive. I did upgrade to the gel cushion winched cushions and they’re deeper and my ears no longer brush the inside of the drivers. But they are legitimately incredible. I feel I have an advantage in competitive games when I’m wearing them
@@chancethornton6321could you throw me a link for the cushions? I'm between the Audeze and Blackshark V2 2023, since I've got some Razer equipment already. I think I might pull the trigger on the Audezes, unless I end up going for a desktop 🎙️
This is what the world needs. Great video quality. No bs. No sales. Subscribed
looking for haptics since I haven't experienced them. Is there a reason you avoid them?
Is Corsair HS 65 surround comparable to any of these?
I own the Drop pc38x i use on my ps5 and its been a game changer!!!!!
epos h6pros have been great for me tbh no sound complaints
This is how you review headsets! Thanks man!!
Hey, just want to say I really appreciate an actual review. The search results for headsets are littered with a bunch of cookie cutter scripts just going over either whoever sponsored their video or the top results on amazon. So I appreciate your legitimate review.
Yep, I've been seeing some super suspect AI voiceover videos at the top of search. Super generic videos from people that don't even have the headsets.
For real I couldn’t find a real person talking
@@gentianp7383 That fact that those AI voiceover videos with stolen B-roll are doing so well is a pretty hilarious exploit and shows how bad the KZhead algorithm is.
Went from Logitech g pro x (broke after a year) to a Beyerdynamic dt770 pro, massive improvement in sound quality. Got no mic, but those on headsets always sound bad (g pro x was ok). thhe dt770 pro are build like a tank (made in germany) and very comfortable on the head even after unhealthy amounts of playtime. And music is also a joy to listen to, just eq the highs a bit lower, turn up the low base and this thing purrs.
Hey man, great video. I have the hyperx cloud mix headset right now (about 200$). So you have any experience with them? I love them but I feel like there’s room for improvement.
Hello, I am looking for an option to work that has excellent audio for music and a microphone for meetings, any recommendations?
I like that this video start straight away ❤
Just subscribed bec of that
The epos h6pro is basically the best value to performance then because you can tune stuff in windows and obs anyway
I've had the Sennheiser Game One headset for many years. It's the same headset as the p38x for the most part. It has lasted forever, tossed in bags, crushed and smashed, no idea how it hasn't broken. I wish there was a wireless version.
I have astro a40 there decent do the job just have to mess around in the eq if u want more bass
ive had the pc38x for some time now and id recommend them to anyone. i will say that sometimes the sound will leak out of the headphones and into the mic but there are ways to fix that with software. another note is that the clamping force was only uncomfortable for a couple weeks, if that. now they are the most comfortable headphones ive ever had.
I've had these and they're great but my voice is quiet for everybody else on PC through discord and they have me all the way turned up, did you have this issue?
@@jasonwelge6522 not really. i just make sure to have the input volume in discord all the way up and the volume in my gigabyte audio software all the way up. other than that im not sure what might be different
Use an apple usb c dongle to give them the boost they need.
hard to answer every question i respect that, if you see that, can you help between cloud 2 vs cloud 3 for gaming and live streaming (CS2-PUBG MOBILE-VALORANT) ?
The cloud 2 Got a buzzing noise, does the new ones have that
Audeze Maxwell vs vzr model one. Thoughts?
Bro legit got to point without any of that bullshit the other youtubers do ... W guy
shame seeing the cloud 3 being stagnant regarding the cloud2. since hyperx switch the 7.1 for dts spacial audio it kinda screw the headset for me with software drivers issues and even hardware issue with some crackling sounds.
i wouldn't trade my Steel Series Arctis Pro Wireless for any of those. Wireless with hot swappable batteries that charge inside the DAC. Can have connected to pc for game sound and chat through the DAC and connect to my phone thru BT at the same time. They can also be used as wired headphones.
Where do u rank the byerdynamic mmx300 and the new mmx 200?
TB stealth pro's should be #2... I have the Maxwells and they are by far the best headset. I've tried out all of these headsets at one point or another. Maxwells>TB Stealth Pro>Nova Pro Wireless>Astro A50(pre logitech)
the best gaming headphones are those without the word "gaming" on it
Just ordered the PC38X. Can't wait to try it out
How is it?
The mic on the Corsair HS80 USB headset is the best I've seen on a gaming headset. I have the EPOS H3 and its mic sounds better, more natural to me (recording sound on my computer for testing) than that of the H6Pro, though the H3's mic does have a fair bit of self-noise.
How did you get the software to.. find the headset? Customer service can't even help me..
Audeze Maxwell mic sounds great
How do the Astro A40 compare to this list?
I have been using the PC38X (the yellow color) for 2 years now. This is the longest time I have used a headset. I used previously the Cloud 2 and Cloud flight, both great headset and loud. But nothing compares the PC38X. The downside is that the volume control knob terrible. If you max it out, one earpiece will not work and you can accidentally adjust it without any effort. I would still recommend it, do not max out the volume knob.
Sounds like yours might be faulty, I've had two sets and neither did this
What about the Arctis Nova Pro Wirless?
HyperX Clouds are so nice but they need a detachable cable, I've broken 2 pairs of Alphas and 1 pair of the originals by getting the cable caught on something.
Which headphones are the easiest to determine the exact position of the enemy in FPS like Pubg, Warzone, CS? I have a Sennh HD569 that I want to change to a closed back. They have a problem. I often simply don’t understand from which side the shot came. When I am sitting inside a house and an enemy is running towards me, I also often cannot help determine whether he is running to my left or to my right, I cannot determine whether he is running from above through the entrance on the roof or running from below from the main entrance. I just hear a sound approaching, but sometimes it’s not clear which direction it’s coming from. I was going to try the Beyerdynamic Mmx300 or Epos h6pro, but I saw a lot of reviews that they are also bad at determining from which direction enemy steps are heard. Besides the fact that the h6pro itself has a very terrible sound that looks like porridge and is not suitable for music, movies, or games, that it does everything terribly with its sound quality... Maybe it makes sense to take the classic HD600 /650 for games or is it still better to choose gaming models to determine steps?
A honorable mention I feel deservers to be in this video is the Steel series Wireless Nova Pro
I have the Maxwell. The audio quality, headset controls, build quality are amazing. The mic is great. The weight is it's downfall
Can you pause/play videos on the headset directly with the HyperX Cloud?
Is cloud 3 good on PlayStation?
I have both the PC38X and the Maxwell. Just 2 awesome headsets!!
Which do you prefer for shooter or competitive games?
@@EricNorthstar I'm not super competitive, so most of my games are story driven, and both are great for them. For online shooters like Fortnite and COD, really either one are good for me.
What about the new razer blackshark v2 pro?
I really agree at 1:19 , but for Cloud II (both wired and wireless) that I've used for about 4 years. So I guess Cloud III is the same. Now I have the Audeze Maxwell. :) because coming from Cloud II and switching to Cloud III is not so much of an upgrade. for Audeze Maxwell, you have to invest to a wicked cushion earpads to be able to be on par with Clouds comfort
Agreed I just bought the cloud 3 Friday returning them this week I can’t tell any difference from the 2 I just stick with my h6 pro nothing around 200 bucks comes close in my opinion
Which would you recommend fps cloud II or III
@@maxpayne6295which would you recommend for fps gaming cloud II or Ii
I just ordered the sudeze 🎉
I really tried to like the EPOS H6PRO. I tried to get used to it until the end, even exceeding the one-week refundable period, and even tried to get more gain by connecting it to a HyperX Cloud 2 USB sound card, but the slightly artificial sound was annoying to my ears. Of course, it's not an artificial sound, but to my ears, certain parts sound unnatural and somewhat annoying. I ended up giving it to my friend's son as a birthday present. I've tried many headsets, but for me, connecting the Alpha to the HyperX Cloud 2 sound card still provides the best sound. Unfortunately, these days, Reddit, where ordinary people share reviews, is more trustworthy than KZhead. But I still think your channel is the most fair review channel. I like your review videos
Have you tried any of the JBL Quantum lately? I found the Quantum 810 to be far better than anything else i used under $200 including Nova 7 and others. Honestly for gaming (not music/movies) its pretty on par with the Maxwells which i am using now
I'll try to look into the 810 when I can. I tried a couple at Best Buy but I don't remember the model names (they've definitely gotta work on that).
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviewsyou need to try the jbl quantum one
Do you use quantum 810 for competitive fps gaming? Is is still worth today? Since they released the quantum 910.
Where would you put Razer BlackShark V2 Pro?
for me still best hperx cloud 2 kingston ver. n i used until now
Question for pc do I have to go buy a separate microphone and a headset together to go and be able to talk to people, or can I buy a headset alone that already comes with a mic attached to and it’ll work fine without a microphone?
You can buy a headset alone without getting a separate microphone. If it's one of the USB wired or 2.4 GHz wireless + USB dongle ones, it's basically plug and play. Easy. If it's wired 3.5 mm, you might have to use a splitter cable though. The headsets that need those come with one in the box anyway.
im thinking of getting Audeze Maxwells but wanted to know what the difference between those and Audeze LCD GX are and if its worth such a big price difference
Beware, a lot a people on Reddit are having problems with the Maxwell from Planar crackling noises to simply no audio anymore in less than 6 months.