Drop + EPOS / Sennheiser PC37X Gaming Headset

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Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Reddit IconBigchungus415
9 months ago

I personally used the the pc37x back then and they were great for gaming and just about anything else I did with them at the time. If the pc38x is anything like them then it should be a great headset

Reddit IconblasStois
3 months ago

The best ones I have had are sennheiser. The pc37x is absolutely fantastic. I now have the hd 560 s. They are open back but they’re incredible.

Reddit Iconiamacannibal
3 months ago

Drop has a Sennheiser headset that’s amazing. I had the first version of it and it was wonderful. It’s the best option if you must have a headset with a mic. The mic is good quality too. The only issue I ever had with the first version is the volume wheel stopped working and was stuck at the lowest setting so I had to open it and desolate it and bypass it. It was a known issue so there was an easy video to follow. The newer one apparently fixed that issue but I have not used it. The best option is a good pair of headphones and a mic. If you want wireless go for Sennheiser Momentum 4. They sound great and the battery lasts days.

Reddit Iconjdstorer12
10 months ago

I’ve had my sennheiser pc37x for nearly 8 years now. Super comfy, never had any issues with it, and not too crazy expensive. Now called the pc38x on drop.com. Honestly I’ll never go back to closed headphones again. Sound stage is so much better and they don’t get nearly as hot. Never had any complaints about my mic quality either.

Reddit IconMinervaDreaming
6 months ago

I have a huge head and sizable ears, and I enjoy my Drop/Sennheiser PC37X - now updated to the PC38X. Good soundstage for this type of headphone and the mic works well.

6 months ago

Yeah, works well, never had issues with people being able to hear me.

Reddit IconMuffinRhino
3 months ago

EDIT: Worth mentioning they can be a little underpowered by the jacks alone. They perform much, much better (sound and mic) with a DAC/Amp. I use the Schitt Fulla E. Came here to post this. The PC37X and PC38X have been my daily drivers for the last ten years or so. If you're looking for something with an on-board mic, they might be your best bet. Otherwise I would get a decent pair of headphones and a standalone modmic or something.

Reddit IconSirTrinium
10 months ago

I got a [Xonar soundcard](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HCX1NY9) for my desktop as a joke it was like 28$ on sale. Such an improvement over onboard for me. In the 6 years or so Ive used the PC38x and PC37x I've gone through 3 pairs. One of which failed at the mic after 3 years from flipping up to mute constantly (50+ times a day) and the second... my dumb ass stepped on. I use them 10-14 hours a day tho every day. If you dont need the mic tho, definitely recommend going for non-gamer headphones.

Reddit Icontryhardfails
12 months ago

Hey OP, I just bought the Audeze Maxwell and while they seem like good quality, I don’t know if I can stand the weight of them compared to my Samsung wh1000xm’s (I don’t use these for gaming, but you could). If you are looking for wired and open back, I cannot recommend enough the drop x sennheiser pc37x. At the price point, I think they are great, the mic quality is solid, and they are less than half of the Maxwell, $130ish I believe. They have mostly great reviews and have been around for a while, and other subs used to recommend these all the time, maybe still do. There is a PC38x version now, but I haven’t used those and I’m not sure that sennheiser is involved in those. Edit: Guess I responded to the wrong person but it was still pretty relevant to your post. I would disagree pretty strongly with needing a separate mic. Why pay $50-$100 more for something that is in no way necessary. I have never had a single complaint against the mic on the pc37x (using them for ~6 years now), and I doubt anyone on the other end would ever complain about lack of clarity barring some actual issue. I also have multiple friends who have these and I have never had any issues hearing or understanding them. Yes, you can get better, but I strongly feel the return for the money spent at that point is really minimal and frankly, unnecessary. It becomes much more hobbyist and how much money do you want to sink into it to have the best or to match the streamers (all this coming from a guy who was the pc37x, wh1000xm2, dt770 pro with a schiit dac and amp, and just bought the maxwells). Just my opinion though. If OP has the money, and space, go ahead and get what you enjoy. If these are his first real “gaming” headphones and OP is budget conscious, then I standby the PC37x.

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