Drop + EPOS / Sennheiser - PC38X
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"Paired with an Amp, it's the best money wise headset for every task out there, especially gaming .."
"If headset is what you want you can’t get anything close to them for that price."
"great return on investment"
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"good mic quality"
"The microphone on the PC38x is also stupidly good and made me feel wasteful when I heard it for the first time because my expensive dynamic mic(Rode Procaster) with an interface(Focusrite) was really not that much better."
"mic is very good on the pc38x ... Havent tweaked the astros or pc38x at all, good out of the box for me"
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"excellent for FPS games though since you can pinpoint footsteps & other stuff much better"
"Immersion"
"It has really great imaging and audio cues."
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"The headsets last for decades, the same model you can buy today and still top."
"Had my pair of pc37x for probably 6 years, dropped countless times. Other than the padding on the ears wearing down they re as good as the day i bought them."
"I got it for my mom who breaks her headphones constantly and it ’s lasted years now so it ’s also pretty durable compared to brands like Logitech, razer, and hyperx."
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"open back is the only way since gaming you get so freaking hot you need the ventilation."
"Open is so much more comfortable on the ears"
"It’s comfy without slipping around, it’s quality but light weight"
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"since they are open they let in sound ... when my setup was moved to a louder environment I longed for something more closed"
"you're still completely exposed to the background noise of the room when wearing it."
"leaks audio by design"
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"the clamping force was very high ... I did have to put mine clamped on the box to loosen them for about a week or two since the clamping force was very high"
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"But I hate the little volume knob that is included. ... if it gets bumped out of position a little bit the audio can cut out from one speaker."
"the durability is shit ... there's a huge problem with the knob that ruins the headphones within a year usually. ... not a good buy"
"My one caveat about the PC38X: I had the preceding PC37X since launch, and after about 5 years of DAILY use, the volume dial got a little wobbly and started messing with the Right/Left signals a little bit. ... I ve also had the PC38X since IT was launched, and no problems at all so far because I set the volume dial to 100% and I NEVER TOUCH IT."
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"My only issue with these is sound bleed through to the mic. ... I got regular complaints from my friends until I switched my active mic from the headphones to my webcam."
"leaks audio by design"
"didn't love the mic."
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"Other than the padding on the ears wearing down"
4K4llDay 1.0Don't need to get too complicated. You're asking enthusiasts what you should buy, and they will suggest enthusiast-grade products like DACs and dedicated mics. You don't need any of that. Listen to people who suggest a quality headset (most of the time are not typical gaming headset companies) that don't make your wallet cry. I've used the Sennheiser PC38X for years now. It's an open-back headset, very comfortable, legit headphone quality sound, built-in mic, for like $189 (used to be $139 sadly it went up). Many enthusiasts suggest it.
abc133769 1.0senheisser pc37x or pc38x are the gaming headset you want they're standout from all the razer, logitech, steel series of the world as senheisser is an actual established audio brand. And these headsets on their own are just good which you can easily look further into
Accomplished_One9726 1.0None of those. Sennheiser PC38X easily.
ActAccomplished586 1.0By far the best, most comfortable gaming headset I’ve owned is the PC38X from Drop. It’s a Sennheiser headset. Lightweight, fantastic soundstage, open back. Shits all over other brands 2-3 times its price and I’ve had many.
Addy711 1.0Drop/Sennheiser PC38X Gaming Headset. I love 'em. These are open back. I don't know if Sennheiser makes a closed back version anymore. You get Sennheiser sound in a headset. Mic mutes when you flip it up. No software.
Aesthete18 1.0I wouldn't recommend it but pc38x was amazing for footsteps
I have nothing but bad things to say about the PC38x but goddamn was is good for footsteps in siege.
Ajfaan13 1.0If you are looking for a headphone with a built in mic then the best option would be to go with Sennheiser + Drop PC38x. Its got an amazing built in mic and awesome sound performance. It has been my daily driver since late 2023. Alternatively, you can go with a pair of decent audiophile headphones and get an external or attachable mic.
AK_R 1.0A price range is pretty important for these types of questions. Also, do you want wireless only? With PS5 Pro, I’ve personally used Drop/ Sennheiser PC38x (predecessor PC37x would be cheaper option) for multiplayer or fast paced games (like Returnal) for good directional audio and HiFiMan Edition XS for cinematic single player games. You would need to plug them into your controller in the 3.5mm jack. I’m not into the overpriced and underperforming “gamer brand” headsets. A decent Sennheiser headset typically blows them into the weeds and lasts years longer. I have higher end headsets that would blow your mind like the HD490 Pro and especially the HE1000se I use on PC. Those are probably going to be way too pricey for this discussion.
I'd probably recommend Drop/ Sennheiser PC38x for multiplayer/ directional audio and HiFiMan Edition XS (or perhaps Sundara if you have small ears; not comfortable for me) for cinematic single player games for fairly affordable headsets within a few hundred bucks. I've read good things about the Audeze Maxwell. Going much higher will probably require an amp and get MUCH pricier. For PC and listening to music, I use an HE1000SE, which will challenge your statement about budget not mattering. It's by far the best set of headphones I've ever used for gaming (including the also excellent Sennheiser HD 490 Pro, which I also own) or music but definitely not low budget.
The Sennheisers I have are the PC38x and HD490 Pro. Both are good for their respective price ranges overall. I have minor comfort issues with them because I have a large head and large ears. Have to use the cloth pads for the HD490 Pro. Sound for gaming is great, though.
Amaakaams 1.0There is a bit of a balance there. Even in the Audiophile "gaming" headphones. What gamers are looking for generally aren't in there. The Beyer's are great headphones, but outside the DT1990v1 Beyers don't have the greatest sound stage and imaging. The only one I know that is a gaming headset that does what people are actually looking for in gaming is the PC38x (and to a lesser extent the similar driven ones like the PC37x, the HD6pro). As for the OP he probably has the best headset south of the 800s, for gaming. Would recommend anyone looking at Fresh reviews on youtube and looking at his list before getting any quality headset/phone or IEM with an ear towards gaming.
The PC38x I should warn you light as all hell and as you wear it more it feels better and better. But it's one of Senns clampier headsets to start with.
andywuzhere1 1.0pc38x is pretty good too. but all those headsets i just listed are popular for a reason
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