PC37X Gaming Headset

I've been using Sennheiser headphones and headsets for nearly 30 years at this point. I used to use a pair of HD 598 for home and moved to the PC37X because I wanted a set with a good mic. Then upgraded to the PC38X when the PC37X's volume nob started to crackle (I'm sure it could have been fixed with some contact cleaner) which brought the audio more in line with the HD 598 again. I still use the HD 598 for console gaming when not using speakers, just with an aftermarket inline mic cable. I actually bought a second PC38X last year as I saw the writing on the wall for Drop and dread the day I'll need to find something else. My 5 year old PC38X mic still mutes fine when lifting, and I haven't had any volume knob issues. And I can't say I find it especially quiet. Hell, I keep my Windows volume at like 20% and then usually lower apps and Youtube down to 5\~10% volume on top of that, and still keep the volume knob adjusted to about half. And that's just using the front panel audio driven by a super cheap MSI motherboard. But I do have a fairly quiet room and some people like things a lot louder. But you can always get an external DAC/AMP for $30. Like this: [https://www.amazon.com/FiiO-KA11-Adapter-Amplifier-TC/dp/B0CS6DXTJ2](https://www.amazon.com/FiiO-KA11-Adapter-Amplifier-TC/dp/B0CS6DXTJ2)

Gaming headsets can be good. My PC37x has been going strong for like 5 years now.

The best ones I have had are sennheiser. The pc37x is absolutely fantastic. I now have the hd 560 s. They are open back but they’re incredible.

I have the same problem. For reference, when I wear bike helmet, I wear 62cm. Baseball cap size is XL or 7 3/4. I currently use Nova Pro 7, but the mic quality is not the best, and the sidetone has static noise. I have been using it for 3 years and looking for new one with better sound quality, mic and sidetone. Prior to this, I was using Sennheiser HD 598cs (same as 569), it's comfortable, but mic wasn't great and its wired. Here are the headphones I bought and returned due to small size. (either too tight or don't cover my earlobes) Logitech G Pro X2, Astro A50 gen5, Turtle Beach Stealth 700, EPOS H6Pro open, HyperX Cloud III, Nova Pro Wireless , Nova Pro 5. Drop PC37X, Sony Pulse, Sony Pulse Elite, Sony H5 Inzone. The only one that fit my head comfortably is Asus ROG Delta II, but the app is too buggy and sidetone didn't work for me.

If you’re happy with wired, I’d say go for some ‘proper’ studio headphones preferably open backs. Beyerdynamic 990s are absolutely sweet for the money, then add a modmic. My current set up is Beyer DT1990 + a wired modmic and I absolutely love it. I’m a musician and I’ve had a few pairs of Beyer headphones, seen them in plenty of studios they are absolutely bulletproof (repairable if they do break) had my 990s for 8 years now, just needed one new set of ear cushions. More in the gaming specific world though The Drop/ Senn PC37X as already mentioned are also fantastic for the money, and more neatly integrated than a modmic if that bothers you.