Beyerdynamic - MMX 300 (2nd Generation)

Beyerdynamic MMX 300 (Gen 2), goes for roughly 180 Euros. It’s a closed-back headset developed by an actual reputable audio equipment company, not by a bullshit gaming headset brand. https://north-america.beyerdynamic.com/p/mmx-300 Or if you’re set on open-back headsets only, then the PC38X. Goes anywhere from 100 to 170 euros, the price fluctuates. Same as before, made by an actual reputable company. https://drop.com/buy/drop-epos-pc38x-gaming-headset

I did have the MMX 300 Gen 2 at one point but unfortunately I had to return them because of a physically broken/detached microphone, but that’s my own fault for buying them from a third-party seller via Amazon instead of buying from an official retailer lol. The sound is fantastic in terms of being a gaming headset, it’s basically the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 80ohm but with a nice mic attached. Definitely a V-shaped tuning but that’s generally desired for gaming for that wow and fun factor.

Beyerdynamic mmx-300 gen 2, bought it and never looked at "gaming" headsets again

beyerdynamic 80 vs 250 ohm, I have tried a few different sets but I keep going back to these basic wired ones with an amp/dac they sound fantastic

Beyerdynamic is very solid, I used an MMX 300 (which really is just a DT770 Pro with a mic) for probably almost 7 years. I replaced it 1.5 years ago with an Audeze Maxwell and the sound is truly amazing, so I'd consider this a massive upgrade in the sound department quality but it comes at a price that's for sure, but when the first thing you do when turning on your computer is putting on your headphones, it's almost a no brainer to put in some money in those. Enjoy your new (future) acquisition!

Don’t go for the cheapest or you will probably buy twice. Save up a bit and go for something midrange :) I have a BeyerDynamics MMX 300

I've been enjoying the Beyerdynamic MMX300 for over a year now. I like the bass, clarity, and the ruggedness (I don't 'baby' it). I've researched its pros and cons before pulling the trigger. I use it mostly attached to macbook pro--listening to spotify or watching movies. BUT like many of you, I also spend an inordinate amount of time on conference calls and sometimes prefer using the MMX300 as well for this purpose, over my Jabra. I like the clarity of the Beyerdynamic better. That said, there are times when I feel like I’m already speaking too loudly into the mic—partly of the heat of the discussion, but also because I can’t hear myself speaking. I’m now on the hunt for a simple AMP with direct monitoring—like when I see podcasters (and their guests) with BeyerdynamicDT770 cans, and they can hear both ways. I’ve searched the subreddit (capped myself at 2 hours of reading, MAX $100 budget, to avoid going down another rabbit hole). Recos aren’t unanimous. The Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen was mentioned—it has the direct monitoring switch I like, goes for $105 on Amazon—but I’m unsure about the mic port (looking at the amp’s pictures). Also, I’ve read mixed comments about the sound quality it delivers (?). For reference: the MMX300 comes with a cable that splits into mic and headphone jacks (both 3.5mm, I believe). I don’t want to buy any extra dongle or cable just to adapt to an amp. I don’t mind a Chinese brand—just need the direct monitoring switch and decent sound quality (since I’ll already be connecting to an amp). The MMX300 is 48 ohms according to the spec sheet. I only have one DAC-AMP today--AIYIMA Audio DAC-A2 PRO Gaming Decoder--which I use for another setup (in a separate house) driving a HIFIMAN.

I love my beyerdynmic MMX 300. I can replace most stuff (cushions, headrest, cable, microphone) myself and could never go back to anything else. I just hope that under the new owners it will not change much, because at some point I might want to buy a new one.

The headsets are trash. The headphones themselfes are good, but the glue on the microphone just evaporates, making it hanging and loose after only a short bit of time. It happened to me, it happened to a friend, it happened to a lot of people online through multiple generations of the mmx. As a german I feel insulted when they advertise with made in germany and then having worse QC then super cheap ones. I still wear the mmx 300, the mic completly broke of though, so I use an external mic. Even though the headphones are fine, I would never ever consider buying from this company again. Btw if you contact customer support, theyll tell you, you are at fault, even though there are hundreds of people online with this exact problem. And I also allways take the upmost care for my things.

Beyerdynamic MMX300 as a headset and Topping D70 with a pair of Genelec 8020. I can listen music while not using PC and use headset for gaming/confcalling. Perfect.

I own a pair of Hifiman Edition xs and a mmx 300 From Beyerdynamic. The XS are excellent for music and also great for gaming. However I’m totally fine with the mmx 300 even tho my main game is hunt showdown where sound is a key gameplay element.