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 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!

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.

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.

I recently advised someone to the Beyerdynamic MMX 300 and the person could not be happier. I tested the MMX 300 for a brief period and also loved it and know many people who have beyerdynamic and use it since the dawn of time without any problems. For professional work, I also love them and I it weren't for the size and noice isolation I would have gone with a beyerdynamic on ear DT 700 pro (but for FOH mixing I found an in ear option to be better). If something breaks or wears down you can get a replacement part and because it is wired there is no battery or electronics that die. Also buying just a headphone from beyerdynamic (or Sennheiser, but the consumer part is no longer german, it is swiss nowadays) and then adding a small 10€ lavalier microphone is a great way to go. Really: cant recomment beyerdynamic enough :-D

Can't speak for the 330, but I've used my regular mmx 300s for over 5 years for all music, movies, and competitive games and they're hard to beat. I can imagine the 330 pro only being better. The mic is about as good as you can get in a headset, but I still prefer using my desktop mic. A bit boring for music for me since I prefer more bass and less treble. But otherwise the detail, soundstage, and directional audio is amazing even in the closed back version. My recommendation is order the 330 in addition to one other top pick and decide which you prefer more for music listening purposes, as they'll all be good for gaming either way. You really have to hear at least 2 different sets for yourself to know what you want because it's entirely preference.

100%, I've gone from an MMX 300 to a TYGR 300R to a MMX 330 Pro. Love all three, used to be a Sennheiser guy but not anymore.

Not a huge difference, but it's definitely better for music than the 300R is. I mainly got it to have an open back version of the MMX 300.

I run beyer dynamic mmx300, and a creative labs x5 DAC. I think they are the best gaming headset for the money.  The microphone is great also! They say no power required…but if you want them to come to life you gotta have the high gain on. If you want a cheaper DAC, the creative sb6 also has a gain switch and ran them totally fine… I only upgraded because my daughter broke the sb6. I highly suggest going wired for a better experience, you’ll pay more for less with wireless.  The sb6 DAc and mmx300 headset will set you back around 500.

I am also looking for a new Headset right now and if you want the best sound get the MMX 300. It's not wireless but with wireless you will always sacrifice sound quality. I already have the DT 770 Pro and the sound quality is superb. I heard new details in songs I listended hundred times before. Wireless is convinient, but if you really want the best sound quality get a wired one. Also the MMX 300 is made in Heilbronn the MMX 200 is made in China.