Drop + EPOS / Sennheiser - PC38X
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Last updated: Jan 3, 2026 Scoring
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"A good robovac is a life changer. Even a $350 basic S8. It is a great place to start. ... I promise you that you will not be disappointed by a basic S8. It will change your life even if it can't fit under every piece of furniture you own. ... My two S8s just finished vacuuming our entire house in about 46 minutes. ... While my floors were being cleaned, I sat comfortably on our patio in the cool shade with a slight breeze and composed my far too long response to you while sipping a diet soda and relaxing. ... I will have to spend about four minutes maintaining my two S8s. This will be my entire contribution to my home floor cleaning effort for today. Four minutes!"
"Like 500$ these robots are currently the steal of the century ... You can get a mova p10 pro ultra (cannot remove its mops), equivalent to the l40/x40 for 500$ after a discount code"
"I got the Q5 Pro for $139. ... costs $450 less than what I paid for the S6 ... it is the best value option out there imo."
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"I even washed them accidentally and still worked perfectly fine afterwards."
"Been using them for about four years working out in my gym, and cycling daily (45+ minutes on a bicycle outdoors)."
"They last absolutely forever (I know 1980s models still in daily use)"
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"Noble fokus rex5 best sounding change my mind. ... Five drivers per ear bud game changing for sure ... Yes, you're so right. They are by far number one. ... There may be a few airbuds that get better battery a little bit, better ANC but right now my two cents worth, there's nothing on a planet that sounds better than these. ... I have all the heavy hitters. The techniques 80/100 Sony 4 and 5 sennheisers 3 and 4 and the Devialet gemini II. ... Ronontech on YouTube did a review on the Aviot a few days ago. I belive he liked the Nobels better. ... Also on YouTube, check out Flossie Carter review on the Nobles, he went absolutely nuts. Best sounding wireless earbuds he has ever heard."
"As for gaming I'd probably rank them 1. A50 ... As for music I'd rank them 1. A50 ... And for movies I would rank them 1. A50."
"these fifth generation A50s sound better than anything I’ve ever used. ... New DAC, new Graphene drivers, really nice sounding."
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"have easily the best mic of any gaming headset (I recorded a sung vocal track into Pro Tools with it yesterday)"
"good mic quality"
"the Cloud II's microphone sounded the best, the clearer on every single audio device I've tested. I'm still recovering from that one to be honest. It was a surprise that went against everything I've seen on reviews so I'd like to really underline that one because most people thing the Cloud II microphone isn't good. Well, these are the HP version so maybe the reworked HP version actually improved the microphone. ... It's one of the best microphones i've used. Your voice sounds crisp and clear even if you're speaking lower."
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"you don’t even feel you have it simply plugged into your ears. ... It’s light ... doesn’t have rubber tips that makes your ears itchy."
"they were so much more comfortable I struggle to even put my Maxwells back on."
"open back is the only way since gaming you get so freaking hot you need the ventilation."
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"The volume wheel has a mind of its own, can adjust system volume randomly, and may or may not skyrocket to 0 or 100% on its own."
"the durability is shit ... there's a huge problem with the knob that ruins the headphones within a year usually. ... not a good buy"
"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."
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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."
"my friends always complain about echo."
"leaks audio by design"
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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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"the padding on my Hyperx cloud mix are dying"
"Other than the padding on the ears wearing down"
Don'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.
r/ArcRaiders • Thinking about getting a new headset for this game. Suggestions? ->Second this. I hate Bluetooth also. Cords always work and these are very comfortable. Open is so much more comfortable on the ears.
r/buildapc • Whats the Best Gaming Headset to Buy Right Now? ->senheisser 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
r/HeadphoneAdvice • Why are gaming headphones not as good? ->None of those. Sennheiser PC38X easily.
r/playstation • Which would you choose, and why? ->Open back Sennheisser (Epos H6 pro or Drop PC38x) shit all over anything. I’ve had Astro A50s, plus top end of the following : Audio Technica, Turtle Beach, Hyperx, Audeze Penrose, Steelseries, Corsair, plus Beyerdynamic MMX 300. The Epos H6 and PC38X have the most natural tuning and best soundstage for direction audio perception. There’s a bunch of online reviews backing them.
r/PUBGConsole • What headphones are ya’ll using to hear those footsteps? ->Drop/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.
r/simracing • Reliable good headphones for sim racing out there ? (preferably with no software) *PFA* ->I wouldn't recommend it but pc38x was amazing for footsteps
r/Rainbow6 • [ Removed by moderator ] ->I have nothing but bad things to say about the PC38x but goddamn was is good for footsteps in siege.
r/Rainbow6 • I analyzed Reddit for the 25 most recommended gaming headsets for FPS (Nov 2024–2025) ->If 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.
r/buildapc • The Best Gaming Headset to Buy Now? ->A 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.
r/PS5pro • Okay I need opinions about gaming headsets for the ps5 pro 😎😁 ->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.
r/PS5pro • Looking for best headset for ps5 pro ->There 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.
r/headphones • Are gaming headphones really that bad? ->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.
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