Drop + EPOS - PC38X Gaming Headset

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.

I was using Tygr300r for single player and PC38x for multi, but recently grabbed the Sony MDR-MV1 and love them. Still use the PC38x for the mic but the Sony’s sound incredible for single player and movies.

A lot of people are loving the Maxwell. I don’t have it, but apparently it’s a super super high quality, comfortable, Bluetooth planar. Has a swoosh mic too. I’m thinking of getting a pair soon myself. If u really want a wired experience, hd6xx have been treating me really well. I have that, the sundara, and the PC38X and love them all.

this headset sucks, I see everyone everywhere glazing it but I bought one and the mic quality sucks, the sound quality sucks, and the "breathability" of the earmuffs just means that the audio from the headset travels to the mic, so you constantly echo 

I own a pair of Focal Clear OGs and a pair of Drop PC38X. I love them both for gaming. I prefer the Focal Clear because it's just so much more comfortable.

This is my daily headset. I like it.

Since you want one with a microphone, the best I used under 200 Sgd was a Sennheiser Epos Game One. PC38x might be a better option and you should be able to get it under 200 on a regular sale.

[Drop PC38X Gaming Headset | Audiophile | Headphones | Open Back Headphones | Drop](https://drop.com/buy/drop-pc38x-gaming-headset) Great choice for music too.

They're effectively the old Sennheiser Gaming One with some tweaks, which were, indeed, great headphones. No idea why Sennheiser stopped making them in favour handing most of the branding to drop and going about doing something else. I've got the GSP 600, PC38X and a H6 Pro - all these are similar and they're all great.

Just came across this post after researching Game One vs. PC38X and wanted to share my input. I used the Game One for almost 10 years and loved it. Great sound quality, great comfort, good mic. The only issues I had were that the adhesive at the middle of the headband material eventually failed like OP mentioned. My hair would get stuck and pulled every time I took off the headset. Super annoying. I re-glued the headband but it never really sat right again. Also, the volume control knob on the right earcup eventually had issues. If it was totally maxed out, sound would only come out of one side. The fix was easy though. Just back the knob off slightly from maximum volume and it works normally. Today my PC38X arrived and it looks and sounds very similar to the Game One. I'd say the bass is heavier with the PC38X. Mids seem a little muddier. I might just need to get used to it but my first thoughts are that I slightly preferred the Game One audio profile. The mic sounds nearly identical. Comfort feels the same as the Game One but has slightly higher clamp force (this might go away eventually). With the headband separated into two pieces maybe the adhesive won't fail like the Game One did for me. Overall, I'm very happy with both headsets! P.S. For anyone confused about the branding, apparently Sennheiser sold off their gaming division as EPOS, who then stopped production outside of Drop, who is now owned by Corsair. Crazy.