Beyerdynamic - MMX 330 PRO

Yo, I just went through this process. Unfortunately, all the wireless gaming headphones are lack luster in some way. Maxwell was the closest to what I wanted but went through two broken pairs so there's quality issues with the current versions and they're heavy. Corsair Virtuoso XT are great for FPS shooters and with an EQ actually have decent sound for media consumption but they get blown out of the water by professional headphones, and the battery is really bad and have to charge 1-2 times a day, mic imo is decent. Astro A50x is good with everything but sound. In FPS games I was missing so much detail compared to other headphones with them. I bought myself a Fiio BTR17 portable amp and now settled with Sennheiser HD 490 pro with a 4.4mm balanced cable. The portable amp makes the wired headphones into a wireless setup. I keep the amp in my pocket with the wire down my side, but Im thinking of even other methods like attaching the amp to the side of the headphone and using a very short cable. I added a Tonor microphone: [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DG2RSR77](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DG2RSR77) attached to the side of the headphones which has great sound quality. Also got a bluetooth USB that makes the wireless range ridiculously good. I like this set up because it's the best sound and microphone quality while keeping it wireless. I should throw in that the HD 490s are insanely comfortable and light headphones. People praise them for the comfort and I absolutely agree, you sometimes forget you're even wearing them because they fit like a glove. You can't even compare the sound quality of gaming headphones (apart from Maxwells) to professional headphones like the 490s. I can hear details, subtelties and separate sounds with them that you can't with most gaming headphones. Only draw back is having to charge the microphone and amp separately, and having to turn bluetooth on/off in windows settings at launch so it pairs with my amp (but could probably fix that with a script that launches when windows starts). I tried the MMX 330 pro before the HD 490 and that is very good if you don't mind wired.

I have the MX pro 330s , and would say they are better at being tuned for the type of gaming yo uwant to do, [https://www.reddit.com/r/BEYERDYNAMIC/comments/1lvirvy/mmx\_300\_pro\_or\_dt\_770\_pro\_x\_for\_gaming/](https://www.reddit.com/r/BEYERDYNAMIC/comments/1lvirvy/mmx_300_pro_or_dt_770_pro_x_for_gaming/)

I have the MX pro 330s , and would say they are better at being tuned for the type of gaming yo uwant to do, [https://www.reddit.com/r/BEYERDYNAMIC/comments/1lvirvy/mmx\_300\_pro\_or\_dt\_770\_pro\_x\_for\_gaming/](https://www.reddit.com/r/BEYERDYNAMIC/comments/1lvirvy/mmx_300_pro_or_dt_770_pro_x_for_gaming/)

Been gaming first person shooter since PS2 days, Ive gone through 5-6 headsets and some very pricey, Currently using Beyerdynamics 330mx pro, and they are legit best headset ive used, a little pricey but well worth it, the other ones ive used are always breaking at the hinges, this build prevents that.

Im not exactly a “audio expert” but the MMX 330 Pro’s were great in almost every aspect except the most important one. It was probably the most comfortable headset ive ever worn, the mic was incredible, it had really nice aesthetics, and sounded really clean though really sharp (like most beyerdynamics) the only thing it was missing was good spatial audio for footsteps and overall sound in gaming. anything that was behind me sounded like it was directly infront of me other than that it was great, probably the most well built headset ive ever owned and the most expensive for sure.

after my experience with them, they were great but when it came to competitive gaming there are tons of crappy headsets from the big brands that gave you better positional audio than that. Everything sounded like it was right next to you and it was nearly impossible to tell where the enemy was at based off of sound I could only imagine owning that headset for story games since it sounded so good

i think the imaging was ok it was the soundstage that was the issue, it was so bad in gaming that it sounded like everything was upclose so it was hard to tell how far right/left they really were ntm that open world games sounded like i was in a closed room. It really sucked switching because my music sounded so good but it was a dealbreaker for me. from my standpoint i would’ve kept it if i only played singleplayer story games

I own 4 that are in the top 10 and a few others, the order is so far from wrong its crazy. Of all the ones I own and have owned MMX330 pro > PC38x > Astro A50 Gen 5 > Steel Series Pro. The fact that the first 3 arent even on the list makes this junk, anyone that messes with headphones agrees PC38x is by far the best budget pair on the market. Anyone that says otherwise hasn't tried more than the 1 headphones they got 4 Christmas ago.

Hi guys, quick update: First of all, thanks to all of you who gave feedback in this thread. I was surprised by the kindness of everyone who replied!! Today, I went to a shop in japan and tested the Sennheiser 550 HD, Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X, and the MMX 330 Pro which were the most recommended in the replies. I could not tell the difference in sound quality or crispness. To be honest, it was not a very quiet environment and also I did not have the need to do exhaustive testing. All sounded good, so it was a draw for me. In the end, I got the HD 550 for the reasons mentioned below, but it was a close fight. Price: Listed below are the final prices after the TAX-Free 10% discount. Also the japanese yen is extremely cheap today, so it was a good deal. -HD 550: 43641 JPY  (270 EUR / 306 USD as of today).  -DT 990 PRO X:  35064 JPY (203 EUR / 241 USD as of today).  -MMX 330 Pro: 53550 JPY  (301 EUR / 376 USD as of today).  Build quality:  -HD 550: It looks and feels very cheap. Same plastic used in the PC 363 D. But mine was fine after 10 years of heavy use (as I mentioned in OP, what was falling appart was the ribbon of the mic boom, that the HD550 does not have). So it is not bad quality plastic. It just does not feel and look like a headset of this price. -DT 990 Pro: Looks clearly more premium, but adjusting the headband was a bit of a hassle. It offered way to much resistance. The pads are plushier and softer than the Sennheiser, but round instead than oval. -Comfort: This was a total win for the HD 550. It feels like the PC363D that I loved. Soft clamp, velvety pads, and headband that is easy to adjust but does not loses the adjustment like my current razer does. The problem with the Beyerdynamic is that the circular pads were not big enough for my ears, so while plushy, didn't feel as confortable. -Mic: I wanted to buy the HD500 BAM recommended in the replies, but it was out of stock unfortunately, so I will need to get it at the european price. The guy from the shop offered me a cable that uses the DT 990 connection and has an integrated mic and DAC, but it was out of stock as well, and the mic was an inline (hanging / lapel) mic, not a boom mic, so I was not interested. It might be an option though for those of you who have the DT 990 or other headsets with similar connector.

MMX330 PRO, and A50 gen5 for wireless?

Beyerdynamic mmx330 pro. Is underground king. People that have it don't like to brag about it.

There exists 2 versions.one is open, one closed. Even the older mmx 300 2nd gen 200.00 is still better than any other headset. The microphone used is stellar and cancels background noise. Actually don't get. I call out enemy's for my team about 5 seconds before they hear anything. He won't want that kind of ESP.

mmx 330 pro as well here, best headset I've ever had

Beyerdynamic MMX 330 Pro | MMX 300 Pro or Audeze Maxwell if you want Wireless. thats the best you can get. if you are a Real Audiophile with a DAC/AMP go for a Beyerdynamic 990 x Pro.

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.

MMX 330 Pro better in every way IMO.

Beyerdynamic MMX 330 Pro would be my top recommendation, I cannot recommend it enough. MMX 300 pro if you *really* need closed back but I would really suggest open back. I've tried a few of Sennheisers best reviewed headsets over the years, including the Game One, the Drop PC38X, the GSP 600, and at least 20 of their headphones. They are fantastic in their own right but I seriously think Beyerdynamic headphones on average sound noticeably better and more neutral.