Product Description
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THE NEXT EVOLUTION IN GAMING HEADSETS
An upgraded version of the crowd-favorite PC37X, our PC38X gaming headset is a level up in comfort, build quality, and sonic performance. Now, to celebrate Sennheiser Gaming’s rebrand to EPOS, the PC38X is launching in a new all-black colorway. It’s the same iconic headset, with a refined look to complement any setup. Powered by high-fidelity drivers found on Sennheiser’s venerable GSP 500 and 600 headsets, the PC38X delivers vivid sonic details with an ultra-wide frequency response. It can also be driven more easily than the PC37X, courtesy of a reduced 28-ohm driver impedance. On the exterior, a plush headband with breathable mesh-knit pads and a split design keeps you cooler and better supported for long sessions. Both knit mesh and classic velour earpads are included, so you can choose your preferred fit. Finally, for improved compatibility, the PC38X comes with two cables: one 3.5-millimeter TRRS cable for mobile devices and consoles (no adapter required), and a split cable for PCs.
LOCATIONAL ACCURACY: A COMPETITIVE EDGE
To put it simply, the PC38X helps you hear enemies and sense your surroundings more clearly. Thanks to the angled drivers and open-back design, it offers better stereo imaging and locational accuracy, allowing you to identify enemy movement, bullets, and incoming threats exactly where they’re coming from. The drivers come from the same family as the Sennheiser GSP 500 and 600—two of the highest-quality gaming headsets on the market. They offer better low-end extension than the original PC37X, so your games and music feel more lifelike than ever before.
CLEAR, AMBIANCE-FREE COMMUNICATION
The noise-cancelling microphone harkens back to microphones that were originally invented for aviators as part of Sennheiser’s first compact mic project. Designed for high-volume, low-distance recording, the mic is optimized to handle unpleasant pops and hisses—great for Zoom calls and video chatting. Many games today are actually recorded with Sennheiser equipment, which speaks to the quality of Sennheiser’s microphone capsule. Plus, the mic mutes by simply rotating it up, creating a satisfying click so you can feel when it’s been muted.
SPECIFICATIONS
Form factor: Over ear Transducer principle: Dynamic, open Frequency response: 10Hz – 30000Hz Impedance: 28 Ω Sound pressure level: 109 dB Weight: 8.9 oz (253 g) Weight (with cable): 10.2 oz (290.5 g)
Microphone frequency response: 50–16,000 Hz Pick-up pattern: Bi-directional Noise-cancelling Microphone Sensitivity: -38 dBV/PA (Microphone) Included: 2 removable cables (PC and console), 2 pairs of earpads (mesh knit and velour), Drawstring travel pouch PC Cable: 2.5 m PC cable, 2 x 3.5 mm splitTRS connector Console Cable: 1.5 m console cable, 1 x 3.5 mm TRRS connector
Massdrop x Sennheiser PC37X Drop + EPOS PC38X (Black) Drop + EPOS PC38X (Yellow) Drop + EPOS H3X Driver / Design: Dynamic Transducers / Open-back Dynamic Transducers / Open-back Dynamic Transducers / Open-back Dynamic Transducers / Closed-back Impedance: 50 ohms 28 ohms 28 ohms 25 ohms Frequency Response: 15–28,000 Hz 10-30,000 Hz 10-30,000 Hz 20 Hz – 20,000 kHz Microphone: Noise-cancelling Microphone with raise to mute function Noise-cancelling Microphone with raise to mute function Noise-cancelling Microphone with raise to mute function Noise-cancelling Microphone with raise to mute function Cable: Detachable 10 ft (3 m) Detachable 8.2 ft (2.5 m) PC cable, 4.9 ft (1.5 m) Console Cable Detachable 8.2 ft (2.5 m) PC cable, 4.9 ft (1.5 m) Console Cable Detachable 6.6 ft (2 m) PC cable, 4.9 ft (1.5 m) Console Cable Plug: Dual 1/8 in (3.5 mm) headphone & mic plug PC: Dual 1/8 in (3.5 mm) headphone & mic plug, Console: 3.5 mm) PC: Dual 1/8 in (3.5 mm) headphone & mic plug, Console: 3.5 mm) PC: Dual 1/8 in (3.5 mm) headphone & mic plug, Console: 3.5 mm) Weight: 10.5 oz (300g) 10.2 oz (290.5g) 10.2 oz (290.5g) 10.2 oz (290 g) Included: 1 removable cable (PC) 2 removable cables (PC and console), 2 pairs earpads (Mesh Knit and Velour), Travel Pouch 2 removable cables (PC and console), 2 pairs earpads (Mesh Knit and Velour), Travel Pouch 2 removable cables (PC and console) Compatibility: PC, (Sennheiser PVC 05 sold separately for console/mobile compatibility) PC, Mac, Nintendo, Playstation, Mobile, Tablets, and Xbox (with Xbox Stereo Headset Adapter) PC, Mac, Nintendo, Playstation, Mobile, Tablets, and Xbox (with Xbox Stereo Headset Adapter) PC, Mac, Nintendo, Playstation, Mobile, Tablets, and Xbox (with Xbox Stereo Headset Adapter)
Dragon –
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great headset for a bit more.
Disclaimer: I’m not an audio expert or even an audiophile, so bear in mind that despite the lengthy review, I am not a qualified “expert” and this is just my opinion based on my limited experience with this product.The PC38X is a light, comfortable headset which at first glance almost gives off a cheaper vibe due to its light weight, and heavy use of plastic rather than metal materials. The weaker initial appearance is immediately redeemed by its comfort as soon as it’s placed on your head, as its lightness is actually an advantage, favouring comfort – I can easily wear this all day without getting a sore head or neck. The ear pads are soft enough to comfortably fit your head and ears shape, and firm enough not to compromise the isolation. The clamping force is just right, an improvement over my previous HyperX Cloud Alpha headset which always lacked clamping force which ultimately resulted in compromised bass levels. They also come with what appears to be a spare set of smaller, softer replacement pads – clearly, Sennheiser valued comfort for this headset, which makes sense considering it is part of their selection of gaming-oriented headphones.The sound quality is good, with an extremely noticeable bass boost over the HyperX Cloud Alpha. The bass is rather well balanced, although it can sometimes overpower the mids. The high are crisp and clear; hats, cymbals, and other thin sounds are clear and can be heard through other heavier, deeper sounds. The mids such as vocals however, tend to lack that extra crispness I would hope for when listening to music. The bass may be a bit too loud to allow the mids to rise to expectations, but overall the benefits of hearing clear bass and highs alongside generally good mids makes me overlook the mids’ shortcoming.These are open back headphones, so I’ll add a little note here in case you are not familiar with what this means – these are not noise-cancelling, like, at all. Expect to hear almost completely clearly through your headset, and people may hear through your headset. This favours audio quality, but may not be the right choice if you are in a noisy environment, or you don’t want anyone around to hear the sounds coming from your headset.The microphone’s audio quality isn’t the best thing in the world but it works just fine, and meets my expectations for a headset microphone. I immediately loved that the mic boom is completely outside of my field of vision when flipped up, something I had been concerned about when ordering the PC38X, coming from a headset with a removable mic. My only criticism would be that the lack of distance adjustment results in me having to lower the mic completely to prevent breathing noise from my nose, and this results in my mouth being too far from the mic to be heard clearly at times.Included is also a carrying bag which is pretty standard and nothing to call home about, but is an appreciated extra item. Otherwise, it comes with the usual cables and whatnot. The cable seems a bit small compared to what I had on my HyperX Cloud Alpha and therefore gives off a cheaper impression, but otherwise it’s a nice, braided cable which has no noticeable flaws.Overall, I would recommend this headset for comfort and audio quality if you’re in the market for open back headphones you can wear for hours on a daily basis, and you’re ready to pay a bit more than your typical standard gaming headset. I work 8 hours shifts, and watch videos/listen to music as well as gaming outside of work hours, wearing these well over 8 hours daily. I’ve only ever felt my ears getting sore once, after a very long day of work and then gaming, so I don’t blame the headset at all.Hope this review helps shoppers make an informed decision.
10 people found this helpful
Maddie –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Looking for a gaming headset? Get this.
Comparing to other sennheiser headsets I’ve had:Got the PC363D around when it released. Loved it, was a great headset and lasted me a very long time.Although after about 4-5 years the mic got a bit warped from getting caught and pulling in my hair so much. That’s one of the reasons I skipped the PC37x when it released.I tried the 560s since I wanted headphones and didn’t need a built in mic anymore, especially since the audio quality typically suffers when there’s a mic.I saw pleasing reviews about the 560s gaming performance even on other headset reviews.I hated it.I’m not an audiophile so maybe it was my amp, and I’ll be using basic terminology, but the surround sound was absolutely awful and just cloudy, if an enemy was right behind me it sounded closed off and muddy.When playing games with sharp noises it was just grating to the ears.So! I’ve returned to this line after a long love for my PC363D. And it’s so great! As soon as I plugged it in and tested a few games I knew it was the one.One of note was Outlast Trials, made it so much more immersive and clear, the surround sound is great, I can finally track where the enemies are without having to look at them which is something I really wanted in a headset since I play a lot of games that rely on sneaking and sound.Another is Smite, if you’ve ever played it you already know it has the most god awful notification and the hunter characters bow noises are hell to listen to.Those actually sounded fine in this headset which I was surprised by, my 560s just amplified those sharp noises more and it typically sounded bad on the PC363D.These definitely won’t sound impressive to those of you with more experience and an actual headset collection, especially those who already have the PC37xBut you’re here looking at gaming headsets, so if you’re like me and was putting off upgrading that’s all the more reason I’d recommend this headset to you.I’d also add that this mic is probably the best you’re gonna sound on a headset mic, admit it, your friends have complained that your mic quality is crunchy, you won’t hear that with this one lol 👍
7 people found this helpful
Big Boy –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Quality Headset
The Drop + EPOS PC38X Gaming Headset is a wonderful head set and is of very high quality. The headset mic swipe function works super well and the headset comes with two different pads if you don’t like one of them. The one thing with this head set is if you have a big head I might recommend getting a different one unless you want to slowly break it in. When I first got the headset it was rather tight but if you just leave it with books stretching it out for a few nights it becomes very comfortable. Don’t try stretching it with your hands as you will probably snap the plastic. Other than it being a lil tight its amazing and I’ve been using it for a few months now with zero complaints.
J Morrissey –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Initial impressions are great, improvement to my Sennheiser 598SE open backs
I’m comparing these headphones to my Sennheiser 598SE open backs and Sennheiser 598C closed backs. I wanted to find a good pair of open back headphones with a better mic (sourced from the 598C’s cable) versus the inline one on my older 598SE, which makes me sound underwater unless I hold the mic right up against my mouth. I have relatively big ears and I can’t stand on-ears or around-ear headphones that are too small.Clamping force: My initial impression with the PC38X is it clamps harder than both my older Sennheiser headphones (598C and 598SE). I found that my 598SE is more comfortable than these, but it’s too early to tell. I might rest these headphones on some books to loosen it a bit.Ear comfort: Comes with two sets of pads, one more vinyl-y feeling, the other more of a velour feel. I prefer the velour one for comfort, not sure how much it affects the sound as I almost immediately switched out the pads. My ears, since they are relatively big, still touches the inside of the cup from time to time, but this might be related to the clamping force mentioned above too. I still give my (older) 598SE points for comfort, but it might just be because it’s well used and loved.Sound: Improved over my 598SE. I cannot compare this to the PC37X which in the packaging is explicitly mentioned as an improvement. As is my experience with open-backs, the bass isn’t earth shattering, but I do hear more of it with these and I think it’s just the right amount. The 598SE was pretty flat, but I do like a slight more bass which I got with this PC38X. Sound stage sounds a bit more expanded with these over the 598SE, but it’s only been 3 days of listening to music all day, so take that with a grain of salt. It does sound like snare drums for example are crisper, so I still perceive an improvement.Microphone: The 598SE only has an inline mic from the cable I swapped over from my 598C, and is relatively no-frills. With the PC38X however, I love the boom mic. It automatically mutes when put upright, which is great versus finagling with my Zoom or Slack calls’ mute buttons. The biggest pro for me here is the sound quality, which is largely in part of the mic sitting much closer to my mouth. I can be heard much better now, but while it’s not going to be as good as a dedicated external condenser mic, this is still very good for my intended purpose and I am very pleased.Volume control: The 598Aesthetics: The 598SE and 598C headphones that I have are both just black, which are pretty classic and understated in my opinion. With the PC38X however, you do have a bit more flair, but it’s not super loud like “look at me I’m a GAMER” kind of loud with all the RGB lighting in the world. The yellow accents on the outside of the cups and on the mic are not overdone and I gladly accept it. I would’ve preferred a different color but hey it’s not just red or overdone. The cable supplied with the PC38X is black with interweaved yellow accents on it, which I think looks nice. It is worth mentioning however that the cable on the PC38X is not compatible with the 598SE and 598C, which are interchangeable between the two. The 3.5mm jack on the PC38X is also a right angle one.Final thoughts: I really like these headphones and I’ve spent about half a week listening to music all day and occasionally played some games with them. I’m very happy with my purchase and I’m hoping to get years of use and love out of them like I did with my previous Sennheiser headphones.
10 people found this helpful
Adrian –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sacrifice Clarity and volume for Bass
They’re really good the only complaint that I have is that they somewhat took a step back in terms of Clarity and volume compared to the 37s.I always caught myself trying to turn it up higher even though it was already at its Max.If you have the previous ones don’t buy into the hype, you already have really good ones, no need to upgrade.The changes they made are quite negligible.The color is nice and is exactly what you expect.If it’s your first pair I highly suggest it.⚠️IMPORTANT⚠️: If something breaks on these, the repairability is quite poor unless you have soldering skills.The boom mic does not come off easily and is attached to other important circuitry.Also, getting to customer service is a b**** and a half.It may say Samsung on the side but they’re mostly associated with DROP services.All in all, solid pair of cheap gaming headphones with high fidelity microphone and headphone quality.
DarkoasisDarkoasis –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Most comfortable headset I’ve ever wore!
This is hands down the best headset I’ve ever owned for gaming. After reading tons of reviews and researching forums I kept coming across these. The DROP+Sennheiser PC38X. 180 dollars seems steep for a wired headset but it is 100% worth it imo. You can’t even tell you’re wearing it. It’s so comfortable and after hours of wear it gives me no head or ear fatigue like nearly all other headsets I’ve ever used. It comes with 2 extra sets of ear cushions both different kinds of fabric. It comes with a normal singular audio cable plus one that splits into two for mic/headset ports. So it can be used on any platform with an audio port, any PC rather it have a combined mic/headset port or separate. The mic is amazing. The sound quality of the mic sounds as good as someone using a stand alone mic imo and it’s flip up to mute flip down to activate. Most “gaming” headsets have a bunch of marketing gibberish tagged on and are terrible. For FPS shooters in particular these are the best I’ve ever used. They are so amazing because the audio quality is outstanding even without a dac or anything else to push them. You can read reviews of people using these and being so impressed with the sound that they hooked them up to audiophile grade equipment to listen to music with. As for the feel they feel premium and look much better in person than in the images imo. They are also open back so you can hear everything going on around you while still being immersed in the audio. I had never tried open back headset before these and it’s phenomenal. If you have kids or still wanna be able to hear things around while but have some of the best audio here you go. The only con I can think of with this headset is if you don’t want anyone to hear what you’re listening to. Since they are open back at higher volumes people around you can hear what you’re listening to but barely. They will work on any controller with an audio port, switch, PS4/5, Xbox, lapstops, PC, whatever. The only controls on the headset is a singular volume circular dial on the right side that’s it. The mic flip controls the mute function and that’s all you need. So if you want a headset you can use on any platform, that is most likely the best sounding and most comfortable set you’re ever used then this is what you’re looking for. It also comes with a travel pouch along with the two extra sets of ear cushions I mentioned. 100% worth every penny. I included some pics of the item when you first open the box as well as the headset itself. I 100% suggest and recommend these basically over any other “gaming” headset out there FOR gaming specifically. I have tried several Razer headsets, Corsair, Kingston HyperX, Turtle Beach, and Logitech sets. These blow away all of them. The set will also adjust to fit perfectly on basically anyone and you can wear them all day without fatigue. Hope this review helps someone out. If so please like and thanks for reading. If anyone has any other questions I’ll try to answer the best I can.
12 people found this helpful
Amanda W. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty decent for sound stage and accuracy
Not gonna sugar coat it. They took a while to break in. They gave me a headache if I wore them for too long. This was the first 6 months. When I wasn’t wearing them, I stretched them over the box they came in to try and break them in. The clamp force was enough to keep the box held in place for 10 to 12 hours while the headphones hung under my desk. About a year and a half later, it’s not an issue any more.I got them renewed from Amazon. Saved something like $40 from the original price. One of the spokes on the microphone was broken off. Big whoop. After nearly two years of use, the glue that holds the foam to the head band is starting to pull away like a razer product. A little push on the pad puts it back in place. Nothing serious yet.I use them with the Syba sonic dac amp. The silver one. In Tarkov, I can hear a chad playing with his sights from half a woods map away. In Hunt, I can hear a woman ready a melee attack from 2 compounds away. This is both good and bad. I’ve under estimated how close a person has been to me multiple times. But, I know exactly where they are when we engage in the dance.The open back is nice. I don’t hear the ocean trapped in a shell sound any more. And the only time the sound bleeds through to the environment is when I crank the volume on the dac and the headset. And it’s pretty minimal.They’re good. They’re better at competitive audio than my SHP 9500 but not quite as good as my Moondrop Aria. But these are easier to equip than the Aria.
2 people found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Only thing negative is the cord winding up somehow
It’s a great headset minus the headline. Definitely recommend.
K. Hunter –
5.0 out of 5 stars
my top pick for gaming headphones, esp if you have an amp/dac
I have been using these for a few years with my Schiit Fulla E DAC/amp using my PS5. I feel that the Fulla gives them extra power to perform at their best. Listening to music, even with a few PEQ settings, they don’t sound excellent, but they are adequate. it’s hardly fair to compare an inexpensive open back with TOTL IEMs and headphones. I have used both IEMs and headphones for gaming (Audeze LCD-X, Sennheiser HD800S, Thieaudio Monarch MKII to name a few) paired with a Topping A50s/D50s stack and ModMic (both wired and wireless).I chose open back since they give you a better sense of space for sound direction. If you are looking for noise cancellation, these are not for you. They are open backs, so there is 0 isolation from the headphones. You would need to look into closed back options.With this setup, I have no desire to upgrade. One of my friends just got the Audeze Maxwell, I will have to try those out to see how they compare. I had the Audeze Mobius when they first came out, and they sounded nice, but seemed like overkill since I dont watch movies or do any PC gaming to use Dolby codecs. When my friends come over and hear how clear and detailed they are, they are impressed that sound like that is possible. I like how simple the functions are: raise the boom mic for mute, volume wheel on right cup. No messing with buttons or sliders to make things more complicated. I recommend them to everyone who asks for advice on which gaming headset they should buy.
4 people found this helpful
Radiator –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Recommended (4.5 stars)
Pros:- Warm neutral signature- Amazing microphone quality (good balance of noise cancellation and clarity)- Good imaging despite the relaxed mid treble- Comfortable and lightweight- Reassuring build quality despite the plastic build, at least relative to the other Sennheiser models I’ve tried (599, 58x)Cons:- Annoyingly long and janky woven PC cable. Twists up by just breathing on it- Velour pads are pretty stiff out of the box and have a really narrow ear opening. Not sure if this is intended or a manufacturing defect but it doesn’t seem to affect the sound, just comfort- If the microphone is fully retracted, the left ear cup doesn’t fully swivel. I think it ruins the aesthetics of an otherwise really attractive looking headset/headphone too. It is what it is thoughWill update if anything happens or if I figure something new out during usage.
2 people found this helpful
MeloniceeeMeloniceee –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Pair but…
Really nice pair of headphones, I like the feel and the comfortability it has. The microphone quality is great too tested it byself and to others they say it was crisp and clear, but placing the mic piece closer will pick up breathing sounds when you do it lightly like a sigh and such. The only poor thing about this product is the build for me its on the top of the head the adhesive looks like its loosening up and revealing a small crevice. I also do like the two features that this came with and are really great, but I wish the volume dial had more of a feedback nonetheless it fufill its part all well.
3 people found this helpful
jonafoto –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Holy crap.
Pros:- The sound quality is superb. For context this is my first open back headset, comparing it directly to my closed back noise cancelling Sony WH1000-XM4 and Steelseries Arctis 7. The soundstage on these are amazing. I played a few genres of music, played the open-world videogame Horizon Zero Dawn with them and watched Lord of the Rings and in every category it excelled my old headphones in the audio experience department.- The build quality is amazing too, it makes my Sony and Steelseries feel cheap in comparison.- The most comfortable over the ear headphone I’ve ever tried, it hugs the sides of my head nicely in a firm but not too firm sort of way that I almost forget they’re on. Big fan of the velour earpads, does not get as hot as the leather earpads on the Sonys or as uncomfortable as the cloth earpads on the Steelseries.- The microphone quality is top notch, considerably better than the Sony’s built-in mic and the mic on my Logitech C930e webcam, and marginally better than the Steelseries.- Comes with an extra long braided cord so had no issues connecting it to my desktop, also comes with a shorter cord and extra ear pads (which is a nice touch)Cons:- I wish the mic was detachable.- The max volume is not super loud, but once connected to a desktop amp of any sort and you’ll be able to get the most out of the headset.- One of the disadvantages to any openback headphones is that anyone near you can easily listen to what you’re listening to, so sucks for privacy.Neither pro or con:- It doesn’t have any sort of active or passive noise cancellation, I can clearly hear my keyboard and what’s going on around me. Which on the bright side means I can clearly hear my voice when I speak into the mic so I don’t end up yelling, and I’m fully aware of my surroundings. But could be bad if you get easily distracted and/or in a loud environment. You know yourself better than I do so decide if this is a pro or con in your situation.I’ll update if I think of anything else!
21 people found this helpful
Robert –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best headphones for gaming
I am very happy with this headset. I mostly use it for FPS and sports games. This is my first pair of open back headset. The audio is very crisp and accurate. They are not the loudest but I prefer quality of audio vs loudness. I don’t feel that they aren’t loud enough.I mainly play Warzone and I can say that these are very accurate and help me hear enemy direction and footsteps.Music also sounds very good on this.They are also very lightweight and comfortable.I was using SteelSeries before these and I honestly prefer these.
One person found this helpful
Anthony –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best gaming headset I’ve had!!!!
So I’m not gonna sit here and say I’m a audiophile but coming from my last headsets these are just out of their league!!! The last headset I had were the Steelseries 9x and the Astro a40s and these just blow those two out the water!!! I am currently using these for my Xbox series x and they work perfectly fine. One thing I will say is make sure in your “Audio & music” setting in Xbox is that you mess with those settings to get the best out of these but if you’re contemplating on purchasing these DON’T. These are comfy but the clamping is a little tight but I read a lot of reviews say they need to break in so I’ll give that some time (my head is medium-large). I mainly bought these for fps and they are amazing for it so I would highly recommend!!!
CalebCaleb –
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best Gaming Headset On The Market!
The term “gaming” is very gimmicky used by companies to markup the price of an otherwise bad headset. This one along with its predecessor PC37X and Game One are few exceptions to that. Not to mention, the headset itself is easy to drive with console controllers without any amp/dac and won’t feel quiet. After testing it I can say at this price it’s by far the best open-back gaming headset, especially for console gaming.Sound itself is surprisingly neutral with wide soundstage. It works well with FPS games for positioning in terms of footsteps. There’s no exaggerated bass like almost all closed-back gaming headsets, so it’s a big step up from those. I’d also like to mention that it’s exceptional for games such as CoD CW MP and Warzone. The sound leak didn’t feel any bad but then again it heavily relies on how loud the audio is set. I tried them on PS5 and PS4 controllers and had the audio set to almost the highest, but still it didn’t feel that bad. However, the loudness and comfortable factors are subjective, and they are open-back so that’s something to keep in mind.They’re below average for musicality. If you’re going to mainly use these for music and casual gaming then you should look elsewhere.As for the looks, yes, it’s yellow and I know some people may hate it. Personally, I thought I was going to hate it after seeing pictures online, but the mesh covers it well and it’s not bright as I had thought. I have replaced the stock pads with velour (in the pic) as it edges out with slightly better comfort. Sound difference felt negligible between the pads.The design with plastic is just like any other Sennheiser gaming headset. It doesn’t feel cheap but it doesn’t feel like luxury either. The build quality feels sturdy enough to last few years if they’re taken good care of. I didn’t feel the clamp force lots of other’s have mentioned. Given the number of people who have experienced this I might just be an outlier hence something to account for.The mic is decent. It’s what you’d expect from a gaming headset. There were no plosives, but I still miss a foam windscreen which I’d definitely recommend getting.All in all, the best gaming headset out there. You really can’t go wrong with these. There’s a reason these are highly regarded. One point though, I wouldn’t upgrade from PC37X if the only games you play are FPS and are on a tight budget.
2 people found this helpful
DK –
5.0 out of 5 stars
this is an amazing sounding headset hands down
okay this headsets sound should not be as good as it is! I have tried sennheiser hd650s and this is almost as good like 85% as good at 10% of the price. The only drawback is the open back design which lets sound leak out versus a closed design but it has advantages in having a larger sound stage (more detailed sounds).Comfort wise it scores high as the ear padding they use does well in cold or hot temperatures and wearing it for long periods of time is no problem.One thing is you do have to break it in!!
Kyle Musial –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good audio and mic, but others hear an echo
I liked this headset a lot. It’s comfy and sounds great. And the mic quality was ok. But my friends constantly complained about hearing themselves, or what I was listening to, echoing through my mic. I eventually started using to a push to talk button on my mouse for Discord to minimize this issue.
One person found this helpful
Tommy –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Overrated
With all the internet hype around these and a 200$ price tag this headset is very mediocre. Tried switching to these from beyerdynamic dt 990 pros and the 990s blow these out the park in every column for cheaper. Much better sound quality for anywhere from gaming to just listening to music. The build quality of these feel very cheap with a pretty much full plastic build. After using them for a few hours I got a headache from the clamping force around my head.
Daniel –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Sound Quality and Great Microphone!
The headset sounds fantastic when playing games or watching videos. I tested the microphone too, and the clarity of my voice was much better than any headset microphone that I’ve personally used before. The built quality is plastic, but feels pretty solid. I do wish that the sound dial had a little bit more resistance when adjusting volume, but that’s only a minor observation from me. My head is quite large and the headset did feel tight at first, but after a few days of use, I do notice that it’s not as noticeable. I will continue to observe and update the review over time, but so far it has been a good experience.
Logan –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing headphones and mic.
These are fantastic headphones for everything. The separation is so clean. The open back design is great. Highly recommend buying a pop filter for the microphone however. You can get a 6 pack L6 larger foam mic windscreens for 10 bucks. And its a very worth it upgrade to the mic.
Pretty Things and CoffeePretty Things and Coffee –
1.0 out of 5 stars
Broken out of the box. Cheap plastic design throughout. Not worth it.
Heard great things about the microphone and sound quality. So spent the extra money for the new PC38x. But, this was yet another gaming headset mistake, behind the Astro A40 TR, which BTW is another disaster of a headset with serious flaws. Immediately I take it out of the box, looks good, plug it in, nice they give you two cables that are braided, albeit kind of thin ones, but it worked immediately. The I notice when trying to put the headset on, how tight they were over my ears, and I don’t have an Arcity’s size noggin. In fact, I would say my head is smaller than normal if anything. But anyway, so as I’m stretching them out normally to put them on, I notice a weird hitch near the top/apex of it. But, didn’t look at first, just put them on and wondered why they are so tight. So, after taking them back off I look at the top and realize the entire headset is made of plastic. $150 for plastic? Not even the top/retractable pieces are metal??? Nope. So I inspect it closer and though there was a purposeful design and split top piece to help provide flex since they were tight feeling. Then realize the piece isn’t center, an realize, it is snapped in two the plastic top headband piece an the foam is peeling off the plastic. Oh great, yet another over priced piece of cheaply made gaming headset by a so-called “Renowned” brand Sennheiser. Sure enough, I magnify it with my camera with a photo and the top plastic piece is snapped in two right out of the box. So, back to Amazon for a refund and never again Sennheiser. The sound while I had them and the microphone was pretty good overall for gaming. No issues with that. But the poor plastic build quality, lack of flex obviously is a no-go for me. I went back to my Logitech G535 wireless which are super light, not tight on your head, and sounds great and costs $50 less. Another lesson learned that I already knew but couldn’t resist. Stop listening to reviews by so-called experts and don’t expert premium brand names to produce anything better than an Amazon basic brand. Good luck. Wish it wasn’t so poorly made and entirely plastic, and the mic wasn’t so chunky, would have loved to kept them.
Edgar San Andreas –
5.0 out of 5 stars
A step up from the Sennheiser 559
I’ve owned and used daily the Sennheiser 559 since 2016—and enjoyed them enough to buy 3 more for friends and family. After 5 years of using the 559 for hours each day, the original set’s pads were showing wear (burst at the seam), and 2 sets of aftermarket cables later I decided on these as a replacement.Upon receiving this set I found it necessary to flex the headband to relieve some excess clamping pressure (this is common and expected). Then I had a casual listen to some music and noticed that the sound signature seemed to open up over time. Bass particularly became more pronounced and extended with use, so I left it playing on a medium-loud volume (without distortion) while I left for work for a ~12hr burn-in.I’m pretty convinced that an adequate burn-in is important to accurately judge the character of these headphones. After burn-in the sound signature seems to have smoothed out — the noticeable treble peaks have smoothed over and the bass sensitivity extended lower.Sound signature is classic Sennheiser-sterile with a little kick — Slightly more emphasis on bass and treble, still avoiding much fatigue from extended use.I’m impressed with the quality of these headphones and personally consider these a good value for the price of 180usd. Cannot comment on the mic or gaming yet, but it’s moot IMO considering the sound quality for music and general listening.
shane drew –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good sound and mic but super tight clamping force and small earpads.
Pro’s:- Good audio with impressive soundstage and imaging.Con’s:- Super ridiculous clamping force.- Narrow and shallow earpads.I have a large head and large ears that stick out. My ears touch the inside driver wall and this causes pain. The clamping force on this headset is waaaaaaay to much for me and causes headaches. If you have a normal sized head or smaller than these should work for you.
Kenny G. –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not for audiophiles
I purchased these along with a pair of Philips Fidelio X2HR. My test criteria is comfort, soundstage and ease of use. I had both of them plugged into my Schiit stack, a great DAC and amp BTW, for these tests. Hands down, the Fidelio’s win in the comfort test. Soundstage: it’s kind of a tie. The PC38X, for gaming, is the better choice where rifle fire and footsteps really stand out. Comfort? They’re kind of “clampy.” For music? Definitely not although reviewers will tell you otherwise. Also, if you’re using a dedicated DAC/Amp set then the built-in microphone becomes an issue as not all hardware supports it. It’s complicated, do some research. In closing, these are gaming headphones, period. If that’s all you’re after then by all means, grab them. For music, as I said, keep shopping.
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Jim –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great for games and voice / video calls
Well made, comfortable headphones that sound really good. They also have an excellent mic.They are a bit bright in the high and midrange, which is OK for games, but not so good for music.The bass is a tad lacking, but still very good.Definitely worth the money.Sometimes I need to wear these for hours at a time when on voice / video calls and they never feel too heavy or uncomfortable.
Juan R. –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Bueno …. pero hasta ahì no màs
Estos audifonos son buenos, tienen excelente sonido, pero la calidad de materiales deja mucho que desear, es puro plastico barato, se siente muy barato en tus manos, y no son muy comodos para las personas que usan anteojos ( como yo ) , el mic tienes que subir los decibeles a +20 para que se escuche perfecto,yo en lo personal no los volveria a comprar.
Marcus –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Mic barely registers
First, the headphones sound great. I’ve never owned a set of open-back headphones before and I was pleasantly surprised at how good they sound while not blocking off the outside world.However, the mic is nearly useless. I use these phones with both my home gaming rig and my work laptop. The headset plugs into a USB adapter, then into a KVM switch so I can easily switch between them. When YELLING into the mic on either machine, it barely registers a level of 1%.As a test, I plugged the headset directly into the headset sockets on my home machine’s motherboard and the mic still registers almost nothing unless I go into sound settings and use the “boost” setting. Unfortunately this setting isn’t available when connected via USB.I read several articles stating that this is really a problem with Windows 10, and that the only solution is to install a couple of user-unfriendly EQ tools to allow you to boost the signal. That’s not an option for me when using my work laptop because the tool isn’t approved for use by my employer.I should note that the mic on my previous headset, a Sennheiser PC350, works just fine. But after many years of reliable service the left driver went out on them. So I thought I’d splurge. I regret buying these things.I finally ended up buying a $50 mic pre-amp along with an adaptor cable to jury rig it to feed into the USB adapter. Even with the pre-amp I have to crank it up to about 9 to get any output on the mic. It’s all been frustrating as heck.
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Jeremy –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Second opinion
** so I changed this to a 5 star. I got a sound blaster x DAC/ AMP and it made a world of difference.I bought these off a recommendation from a friend. I have been using HyperX Clouds for years. While I do like the audio quality of these headphones .. they are just TOO QUIET to be immersive. I like the open back style .. it keeps your head nice and cool. The speakers are crisp and clear.. but theres not a lot of mid range or low end bass. I dont mean like BEATS style base .. i mean just sounding ” full “If you google search ” PC38X TOO QUIET ” you’ll see pages and pages of complaints. To which everyone seems to say that you need a DACAMP to really bring out the headphones.Well after paying almost $200 for these headphones that are basically on par with my $80 dollar HyperX Clouds .. i am not about to buy another piece for it.Overall .. Great sound quality but its barely at all loud of enough for you to really enjoy.
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Derek –
5.0 out of 5 stars
#1 wired headset under $400
I wanted a comfortable headset with excellent sound quality and mic recording quality for gaming, streaming, and professional voice comms.I did a crazy amount of research and testing. Major search/compare on RTINGS and TheSoundGuys to find 4 candidates. Brought home the top 4 (Drop PC38X, G433, Corsair Virtuoso XT, Steelseries Arctis Pro Wireless). Did my own listening tests (classical/opera, pink noise, white noise at different frequencies) and recording tests (audio spectrum comparison with and without external noise playing).These beat out everything. The only other that came close was the Logitech G433 at $70.The G433s are a great set of cans! These were just better. The Drop’s open-back design has better sound quality and is less fatiguing. The build quality is good; lightweight, sits securely on my head. Clamping force is a bit much out of the box but you can stretch them a little bit with your hands — no fear of snapping the headband.You CAN do better than these for a headset; but you need to go with audiophile headphones for more money and then add an external microphone. For the very best out of the box, these are your choice.
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Chris R –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing headset, great sound, with a slightly too long wire.
Fantastic headset overall, especially for daily gaming and longer play sessions. Overall the only negatives I would say after a few months of use is that the clamp force is a bit high for how light the headset is and the wire is WAY too long. Those two negatives are easily offset though since over time the clamp force will go down as it gets worn in, and the wire is replaceable if it’s really annoying to you personally. Overall a great budget gaming headset and easily one of the best you can get for the money.
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Steven Colon –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect imaging
FOR GAMING!! this is a very high quality headset with amazing highs and mids. The bass is more then the game ones and pc 37x but still lacks the punch you would want for music. For gaming however this headset is a beast. Especially in FPS shooters, you will always know where your enemy is and what direction they’re coming from. Disclaimer if you plug this up to a motherboard and console it is not going to push the loudness that you will want. Trust me get a dac/amp. I paired this with the mayflower arc 2 and it is perfect since it keeps the natural sound of the headphones while increasing the volume beyond what I’m comfortable with. If you are looking to play non FPS games such as Witcher you would want to pair the headset with the sennheiser gsx 1000 because that gaming dac/amp has the best surround sound I have ever heard.Comfort- honestly the pads could be better. I would recommend getting some better thicker pads but you will sacrifice some sound if you do so. If you decide to use one of the two pad sets that come with the headset use the valourSo to close the imaging on the pc38x is some of the best you can get with any gaming headset and if you can get it for Under 150$ It’s a steal.If you have money to throw away look into a audiophile headphone not a gaming headset.Gaming headsets have a mic attachedAudiophile headphones need an external mic or adapter mic. Difference is the sound quality and price. But with either of these choices I recommend getting a dac/amp stack or combo.
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Thomas Officer –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good pair to use with Xbox Series X
I’ve been quite happy with my purchase. I use them primarily for gaming and music, they have held up well since I bought them. I think they’re a pretty solid choice for $180. I’d characterize the sound quality as being crisp.I do have a couple dislikes about the headset though. The console cable is too short and never fully relaxed from its packaged bundle. The added bends makes it kink real easy. I’d also say that the bass is lacking. It certainly doesn’t sound bad and in fact some songs seem to sound better with this headset’s sound design. The bass just often comes across as more muted than it should be.As far as gaming use goes, I’d say they are quite good for clarity. Microphone wise It’s adequate, you just need to annunciate because of the noise cancelling. If you are a mumble talker, soft spoken, or need to talk quietly, I would consider looking at other pairs. Overall they are a pretty good headset.
RJT378 –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Probably the best all around headset, very strong music chops
If you need a gaming headset and also want to use them for music listening, these are probably the best choice that exists. I actually like them for music more than gaming but they are also a strong gaming headset with a very good mic. Run loud through a PS4 controller. Also great for movies. I have an Nvidia Shield TV and they run loud through the controller and if the movie file has good sound, they sound great.They have a neutral, pleasing sound with good low end and subdued but detailed highs. Plenty of boom for games. Soundstage and spaciousness is okay. Nothing crazy. That’s where it loses some points for gaming. Specifically shooters. But I really dont play multiplayer shooters anymore so I dont care. For story-driven games with plenty of cutscenes they are great.It’s really hard to nail the incredible open, airy spaciousness of something like the Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X and still provide good low end. These are a decent compromise.Comfort is fine. A little clamp that will ease over time. They could easily be all black and nobody would care. Yellow is an odd choice but it is subdued.The price is okay. It’s going to turn off a lot of people at nearly $200 so I think at $130-$150 they’d sell a ton of them.
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Mark Pavlic –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent all around headphones
I bought these for the open back which I know it’s unfair to dock points off noise cancellation when they aren’t designed for that. I use these for gaming and music. I think these hit a perfect balance when paired with a sound blaster x6 DAC. paired with scout mode, you’ll hear everything in CSGO.Want to listen to music? Switch to the music profile with the X6 and enjoy audio comparable to my sennheiser HD600s.I’ve been searching a while for a good pair of headphones that can satisfy my needs for music and gaming and this definitely hits the mark.If you don’t have a DAC or an amp, or a sound card for that matter, these will sound pretty quiet with onboard audio which is understandable considering the resistance they are rated at.They are also pretty comfortable and feel sturdy. Overall just a great collaboration between Drop and Sennheiser, and those who are looking for the best of both worlds (music and gaming) look no further than these.
Robert GRobert G –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Buyers Beware.
This is advertised as a “gaming” headset. However, it is definitely not the best option for the price. It is has a very underwhelming mic, it picks up breathing very easily and you can hear absolutely everything that is happening in the background. If you want any noise cancellation, DO NOT GET THESE HEADPHONES. If you buy these headphones expecting that they will block out any background noise you will be beyond disappointed. The only good part about the headset is the unboxing experience and the comfort. You can for sure wear these headphones for hours without having to worry about the top of your head hurting. I would only recommend buying these headphones if you do not have a loud background.
Will –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing headphones
These things sound amazing. Build quality seems a little cheap for 200 dollars, mostly just the plastic they’re made from but time will tell on the durability side of things. Comfortable on the ears and headband. Mic doesn’t sound bad at all. Sound stage is amazing and you get pretty good bass for a set of open backs, where I’ve found others tend to fall off.Not sure why “noise cancelation” is a rating on these as you don’t get any. They’re open back headphones so there’s no noise cancelation.I’m coming from a set of DT990 80ohm and I recommend these over the dt990s.
Amazon junkie –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best gaming headset I have ever owned.
The mic is so good people have to turn me down. When I say I have sennheiser, they all understand. I keep my mic low by my neck and it’s still crystal clear.The open back headphones do what they say they will do and that’s create a real solid sound stage for gaming. I can hear everything and point it out. I crush battlefield 2042 in hearing footsteps and the headset helps me pinpoint shots fired perfect playing dayz.With it being opened back, I can hear EVERYTHING in the room. And can be a distraction sometimes when others are in the room talking or watching ticktock.But I can’t have best of both worlds unless I buy the sennheiser $1,500 headphones. And I’m not dropping that kind of cash on a headset.Muting people by flipping the mic up is perfect and easy.Just buy the headphones. Don’t believe the negative reviews. Adjust the headphones in your audio options for best results. Set everything up to max and use the headphones volume adjuster to perfect what you like. Turn it down when in battle and turn it high when needing to hear who’s sneaking around. It crushes turtle beach headphones by miles.Bring whatever you are doing to life with these headphones.
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Zack –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Needs external Amp if your using PC without audio card.
I think it is a bit expensive and needs an external DAC with AMP. The sound quality is better than any headphones I have purchased thus far, but I am new to open back headphones and found the dB needs a boost to compensate. The microphone is average. I researched a little about these Senhiezer brand and their headphones are supposed to have a clear studio quality. The PC38X are more like entry level headphones for Senhiezer I think. If you have an audio card already they will work great for PC games and movies.
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TA –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty good
I use these on Warzone and I’ve been pretty pleased with them. Even with warzone’s garbage audio I can still pick up the direction of enemies pretty decently using the windows sonic preset on my xbox series x. tbh I wasn’t as blown away by the sound quality as I thought I’d be but that’s probably because the audio is transmitted wirelessly. I’m pleased with them overall though. -not an audiophile but heavy gamer
Crazee –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Damn good headphones
Best headset I’ve ever owned. Sound is amazing. I’m hearing details in the background sounds of video games I never even knew existed. My friends ask me how the hell I can hear what I do and I tell them they really need these headphones. The noise cancelling is killer. When I’m playing, I’m fully immersed with no outside distractions and the noise cancelling on the mic is just as good to the point I’ve tried yelling to my buddies from across the room as I’m coming back into my room before putting the headset back on to start whatever activity we’re about to do and they all thought my mic was muted because they didn’t hear anything. If you want to elevate your gaming to the next level, this headset is for you.
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Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
INCREDIBLY GOOD.
For the last few weeks I have been to my local big box store bringing home one expensive gaming headset after another to try, only to have to drive back in and return it to try another. I started with all the heavy hitter wireless sets, and while some were comfortable and sounded DECENT, none of them really made me feel like I was getting any appreciable bang for my buck: in the end, the audio always felt completely CRUSHED when things got hectic in Warzone, making it difficult to discern what is happening around me (directional accuracy is incredibly important). Ultimately, I decided that since I primarily play on PC, perhaps I should consider a wired set.So looking at all of the reviews, I quickly landed on the Astro a40’s with the Mixamp Pro as the defacto standard for gamers in terms of a wired set. Everyone talks about how great these are. Sound quality was certainly better than any of the wireless headsets I tried (including Astro’s own wireless version of this headset, the a50’s) but it was still just not quite what I was looking for and for the price and all the extra hardware sitting on my desktop, I wasn’t particularly thrilled with the value to dollar ratio. After a night of Warzone and not really feeling like they were that great, I decided that it was time to keep looking.Feeling like I had exhausted every option available at the aforementioned big box store, I came here. I saw these PC38x’s come up over and over again from everyone that tried them saying that most gaming headsets are garbage compared to these, but since they weren’t available at any local store, they stayed mostly off of my radar. I decided to just go for it and ordered a set.Showed up the same day, plugged them in, and was immediately blown away. No mixamp/DAC. No software to install. Just plug in directly to the PC, and away I go. Compared to all of the other headsets I have used in the last month, these are in a totally different class, and it’s not even close. They aren’t harsh at all, directional audio is excellent (footsteps are not overly loud, but when the sound quality is this good, they don’t need to be). In game voice chat doesn’t seem to trample all over the game audio, and on top of all of that, they are super light and really comfortable. Mic sounds great too (and I wish ALL headsets could be muted by flipping up the mic like this one with that nice audible click). I will be returning the a40’s for sure, and saving almost $100 in the process. I couldn’t be happier. Save yourself all of the time and money and just buy these. Of all of the gaming upgrades I have made, these are, strangely, maybe the most transformative of them all in terms of how they affect how I play Warzone. They just sound amazing. And if you also like to listen to music, these actually sound good for that too.
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Charles PatsanzaCharles Patsanza –
5.0 out of 5 stars
My daily routine headphones
Be it work or pause for music, these are just perfect. Everyone hears me better with these, the mic is one of the best. Warm sounding for music and can do gaming if needed. Nice product and robust.. And they don’t break the budget. Very well made drivers, vocals are so smooth and intimate for both music and online lectures on YouTube… I would say they are a brassier 560s with a mic.
Mike –
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love this headset. Comfort is outstanding!
I’ve only had the PC38X for a few days, but I’ve been using it for EVERYTHING on my PC since it arrived.The audio quality of the headphones is, of course, outstanding. The open back is exactly what I needed. I want to be able to hear when someone in the house, human or pet, is trying to get my attention. I’ve never had open back headphones before and it’s amazing to be so immersed in the audio and yet be able to still hear what’s going on in the room when you need to. Thanks to this feature, I pretty much have this headset on my head from the the instant I sit down at my computer, whether watching YouTube, being in a zoom meeting, gaming in 2D, or even when using VR. As soon as I got this headset, I removed the earphones from my HP Reverb G2 VR headset and now I wear the PC38X when gaming in VR instead. I’ve used them in VR in Beat Saber, Half Life: Alyx, and MSFS 2020. I didn’t dislike the G2’s included earphones, especially since they were off the ear and allowed me to hear when somebody was trying to get my attention, but the immersion with the PC38X is much better. And the open back allows me to still not feel like I’ve closed myself off from the real world.I may get a windscreen for the mic, since putting it in front of my mouth leads to it picking up noise on certain sounds like “t” and “p” and also picking up some breathing from my nose. However, I found that putting it below my chin allows it to pick up my voice fine while getting out of the way of the air from my mouth or nose. The noise cancelling in the mic works for when my beard rubs on the mic, with the sound not being passed into the zoom meeting or game. I kind of wish the mic picked up the bass in my voice a little more, but it is very clear and should be appreciated by those trying to hear me in meetings or games.The clamping force on my head was a bit too much at first but it relaxed very quickly and now I wear the PC38X for hours with absolutely no discomfort. I am using the default ear pads and they are comfortable and cool. As I said, I can pretty much wear these the whole time I’m at my computer or standing up doing VR and not even notice they are there (other than the great sound). Note that my PC has separate mic and headphone jacks, so I’m able to use the 3M long cable to allow me to use the PC38X when doing VR (which is also wired). The included cable for those that have a single headset jack is quite short and would not work for this without an extension cable. The cables are a bit stiff and rough but I like that they feel tough and like I’m not going to break anything by stepping on them.So far, I really love this headset. Super glad that I invested the money in it.
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Roy M.Roy M. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
THE BEST OF THE BEST!
I have owned and still own many headphones. From all the ones that i have this is the best! Heck its even an endgame, when my other razer and 2 steelseries headphones die i would buy another pc38x just for my consoles while i use this for pc. Sound is phenomenal as is out of the box, tho I HIGHLY recommend your get the creative sound blasterx G6 as someone else has also mentioned and recommended it here in the reviews. Because out of the box the sound just isnt as loud on pc compared to consoles, tho you can take that sound blasterx and connect it to other devices but on consoles the sound is perfectly fine, while on pc it does require some edge. Another thing that i would recommend is replacing the earcups to a cooling gel memory foam cups because the standard cups are not comfortable at all! They are firm and will melt your ears in seconds so definitely get the soulwit cooling gel pads which are phenomenal and extremely woth it for the price as you would get from other brands. So far these headphones are a MUST cant play or watch anything without them. The sound is great and my friends love it when i use them to talk over the mic, its an endgame for me and most likely for many of you.
Gabriel Rossy –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Amazingly good, with one little downfall
This headset is amazing. Since it is open back, it is a bit more breathable than your usual gaming headset and it also allows for a wider soundstage. I played games like COD, Battlefield, Rainbow Six Siege, and others, and I could hear my enemies from a mile away. The sound is truly mindblowing. The mic also sounds super good. Now onto the bad, which isnt a lot and its little things. The build quality. It is completely plastic so after a while you dont feel it on your head but just know, you dont get a premium feel at all. The noise cancelling. Again, there is none because this is an open back headset. If you are “family room” type of gamer, I suggest looking for another headset at this one will not give you the noise cancelling you need. However, if you play alone in your room, then it is perfect. Lastly, the 3.5mm jack. It is a bit short for my preference but thats just in my opinion. Overall, very solid headset. Would recommend. 4/5
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AKnight –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Decent gaming headset
I wasn’t necessarily in the market for a new headset, my Steel Series Arctis 7 worked just fine. However, these were $130 on a Black Friday sale and audiophiles raved about them, so I decided to see what I was missing out on. I’ll be honest, I absolutely hated them at first. The default earcups were painful, there’s zero noise cancellation (that’s on me), and I really started missing wireless that didn’t tether me to the PC. However, after giving them a chance and using them for a few weeks, they started to grow on me.Soundstage: 10/10 – The soundstage in video games is insane, I can actually pinpoint where people are before I even see them, something I could never do with my Arctis. That’s probably the biggest selling point for these. Even the gimmicky 8D audio tracks on Youtube sound pretty neat.Comfort: 7/10 – As mentioned above, the default earcups are horrible, giving me a headache within 20 minutes. However, the extra Velour pads in the box are much much better. Not perfect, still the least comfortable of any headset I’ve owned, but a big improvement over the pads that come pre-installed.Sound Quality: 7/10 – It’s okay, nothing to write home about. I was hoping to be blown away by how great music sounded, but I didn’t really notice any improvements over my old pair. Of course I am no enthusiast, other reviewers do a better job of explaining the pros and cons, but as an average consumer I would say somewhere between average and decent.Microphone Quality: 5/10 – They really talked up the quality of Sennheiser microphones, why I was so disappointed. It’s not the worst, I like the fold up design and it’s fairly clear, but the quality is closer to a tin can than studio quality. I’ve asked numerous people in games how it sounds and they said it’s okay, they can understand me, but not great.Volume: 1/10: This is absolute garbage. They claim you don’t need an amp, but I tried them on my computer and phone and even at max volume they were barely audible. I had to buy that $12 Apple dongle with an amplifier inside to get them up to usable levels. Even with that, I can still set them on max and not hurt my ears.Overall, I would say they are a decent gaming headset. I certainly wouldn’t pay full price, but they seem to go on sale pretty often. If I were to do it again though, I would probably try the Sennheiser 650S for better sound and get a separate microphone for talking.
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buymeajuice –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy recommendation if you value sound over flashy design
I had a set of Astros that broke and was in the market for another set of gaming headphones. I picked up the Drop+EPOS PC38X and then got a pair of EPOS H6Pro Open to compare to them. The H6Pro doesn’t hold a candle to the PC38X in terms of detail and accuracy. Seems like the soundstage is much less wide, while it has more bass it is often muddier depending on what you’re listening to. If you listen to music at all it’s a complete no brainer toward the PC38X. I will say though that the H6Pro really has a quite premium feel to it from a build standpoint vs the more studio/professional grade feel of the Drop set. So credit where it’s due. The H6Pro also might be the most comfortable headset I’ve ever tried on. Those huge, deep, ear shaped cups are just so great. But it seems I’m a velour or nothing guy because even the cloth on the H6Pro heated up for me too much after a while. The clamping force is much less than the PC38X as well. I feel like my ears just barely fit within the cups on the PC38X (and I don’t even have large ears). I honestly wish I could just have H6Pro headphones (but with velour cups) that sound like the PC38X do because it might be the best of both worlds.If you are buying headphones that will be for gaming, watching movies, listening to music, etc. as an all-in-one for your device, I’d say it’s not even close and the PC38X blows the H6Pro away. But audio is also a very subjective thing which is why people audition loudspeakers. All of our ears and brains are different. Bottom line is that save for very specific audio that you want to be very bass focused, there are better options out there for your money. To me it seems like the money went into design here with the sound lacking whereas that PC38X the money went into the sound and the design is very utilitarian as a result. So pick your priority.
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Michael A. Bower Jr –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great headset for the money albeit one possible drawback
First off, I do actually really like this headset. I have a PC37X as well and after hearing a ton of reviews praising the PC38X, I decided to give it a try. I got it in black first and paired it with my SoundBlaster G6. Fired up a game (Dead Space 2, which has a fairly heavy bassy intro video) and immediately noticed the drivers popping/bottoming out during heavy bass. Tried a few other devices, same thing. Ended up returning them and getting a yellow pair thinking this was a defective unit. Yellow’s do the same thing. Only way to get rid of it is to lower bass values by EQ tuning or running less volume/power through it, at least in my experience. My PC37X’s do not have this “issue”. The PC38X does use a driver out of a GSP 600 though, whereas the PC37X uses the same or similar driver as the Game One’s, so it may just be how the driver functions in that particular headset. I have the 38x’s hooked up to a Razer audio controller with the single shorter cable (this actually works, you can get usable direct sidetone like in a Kraken headset) and don’t have the popping issue now though, but that’s likely due to the smaller amount of power. Joshua Valour did a review on these and stated that anything bass heavy at high/max volume did the same thing, so take that as you will. They do sound a bit better than the 37x’s, but if I had to choose between the two, I’d pick the 37x’s. They’re cheaper too by about half the price almost. However, I actually dig the looks of the 38x and would recommend it despite the issue(s) I had with it.
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Deniz Ç. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Quality Headset with Great Design and Functionality
The PC38X is a fantastic gaming headset that provides excellent sound quality, comfortable fit, and a classic yet stylish design. For me the color combination (Black-Yellow) is eye-catching and adds a unique touch to the headset.The headset fits perfectly on the head, and the open-back design allows for an immersive audio experience, making it ideal for most usage. The sound quality is impressive and delivers crisp and clear audio, making it easy to distinguish different sounds and footsteps in games, layers in audio to some extend.The microphone is also a standout feature, with its easy-to-use mute function by moving it up and down. The quality of the microphone is excellent, but the volume is a bit quiet. However, it can be easily fixed by manually boosting the volume in your audio software.Overall, the DROP + Sennheiser PC38X is a must-have for any serious gamer or anyone looking for a quality headset. The combination of style, comfort, and performance is hard to beat, making it an excellent investment for anyone who wants to take their gaming experience to the next level at this price point.
Kiwi Mitchell –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Audio
Got these used from warehouse. They were in great shape and the audio sounds amazing!
EdwardEdward –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent headset so far
Best headset I’ve owned. My previous headset was only $35 and last me many years before I accidentally broke it. The sound in this headset is incredible. The bass is excellent and depth of sound is incredible. The ear pieces fit over my ears just fine and after gaming with it for a few hours, I didn’t have any issues with the ear cups causing my ears or sides of my head to get too hot. I was afraid at first that the head clamp was a bit much (I have a large head), but after adjusting the ear cup stem pieces it feels so comfortable. Setup was also super easy, just plug in and it worked fine. Very satisfied with this headset so far, as I had a very disappointing experience with the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro.
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paradise –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sounds better than gaming headsets
I ended up upgrading to the Sennheiser HD800S. Same concept but better drivers and more comfortable. However this pc38 is a decent alternative but its clamp tightness was too much for me as I have a large head.
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Taylor –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Uncomfortable
I bought these as a replacement to my very worn out Sony wh-1000xm3’s, the sound quality was equal or worse, the noise canceling much worse – but the over all comfortableness after a couple hours was the worst part of it all. If you’re spending 200 already, get something nice for a little more.
Nike B –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Plug and Play
Delivery went fast, the headphones are comfortable but just like any headphones it hurts my ears after a while.Paid approximately 120euro for them and well, the sound is ok. Overall I am satisfied with my purchase. 4/5 stars
Wai Ching Lai –
5.0 out of 5 stars
My thoughts on getting the PC38X used.
I just got my used PC38X. The used product didn’t come with anything. No original box which was OK since it was a used returned item. But dam this order straight up only come with the headphone itself. So it DIDN’T come with the 2 cables, the extra earpads, and the carry bag. I was so upset that the order didn’t come with a cable so I can use the headphone. Smh. Thankfully the product is perfect and works just fine after I bought a cable for it.
Wastelander521 –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tried and tested design
I fell in love with sennheiser headsets with the game one. IMO, it was the best gaming headset designed by the engineers at sennheiser before they split into Epos. My game one lasted many years until the cord finally bit the dust. This lead me to get the Pc38x, as it is basically an upgraded game one with the drivers of the Gsp 500.These cans have a lightweight design, fit snuggly on my head, amazing audio, a pretty great microphone, and best of all: a detachable cord that I can replace. I expect this headset to last me well into the future just as my Game One’s did.If you are looking for an exceptional gaming headset and don’t want to deal with the trouble of a detached microphone but still want great audio, this headset is for you. While there is no tuning software to go with it, it is made up for by the fact you just and play with great audio out the box.
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Michael –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good for an all-in-one headset.
I bought this for my girlfriend after seeing so many audiophile youtube reviewers recommend it (I use a pair of KZ ZS10 Pros paired with a Shure SM58 which is complete overkill, but I like buying and testing out audio gear as a hobby and these were my favorite earphones and microphone I’ve tried.)Anyway, I bought these for my girlfriend after reviews, yada yada yada. So they arrived, I tried them out, and honestly, kinda disappointed.They’re of course open-back headphones, and they have a decent soundstage, but the actual audio quality isn’t that good? I didn’t spend enough time heavily listening to them to pinpoint what didn’t sound good about them, but they definitely didn’t sound good enough to justify $180 (Or realistically, $150, since the microphone is about as good as a $30 boom mic.)The microphone is pretty good, I wouldn’t say I was disappointed with the quality of it relative to other mics built into “Gaming” headsets, but on a $180 pair of headphones? It could definitely be better, especially if you’re gaming on a PC where you have a much wider range of audio input than a 3.5mm jack. (Like the SM58 connected through an XLR audio interface)TL;DR If you’re getting these because you want open back headphones with a microphone attached, I would instead buy the ‘V-MODA Boom Pro’ microphone for $30 and pair it up with either the ‘Philips SHP9500’ for $80 (a total of $110 w/mic), or the ‘Philips Audio Fidelio X2HR’ for $150 (a total of $180 w/mic)
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Dom M –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great headphone. Better then “gaming” headphones.
I was stuck considering what “gaming” headphones to get until I ran by a review for this one. It sold me and i bought it. The headphones are considerably cheaper then “premier gaming headphones”, but don’t let that deter you. THESE ARE GREAT.PROS: They get very loud, and support ATMOS through the Xbox and “seem” to support pulse with PS5. No matter, they are directional and great. The mic goes down to turn on, which is awesome. They sound great, and i find myself putting them on and shutting my receiver off. They breath really well, i run hot, but have found these very comfortable and cool; temperature wise.Cons: I wish they sold a wireless pair, because these plug into the head phones. If you have big ears like me, sometimes your ears will touch the inside of the cup, which can be annoying.Bottom line. I’d buy em again.
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Bradley –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sorry But Dont Let these Reviews make you think these are something their Not
These are by no means bad headphones. They are solid and at a great price right now. But I read tons of reviews even the youtube “audiophiles preferred headset” video. Im just dissapointed that i was expecting a game changer. The Arctip 70 “wireless” are on par with these sound wise. These may be slightly crisper on base and mids but the difference is negligible. For that its not worth the inconvenience of having to wire these up. My search continues for the best gaming headset under 300 roughly. These are ok Ill update this after i try out some other headsets. Again they are good headphones certainly. But these reviews making them seem like the best ever are just not it. They are good to listen to music at least as well.
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Dave Fignar –
5.0 out of 5 stars
These are amazing for the price
Anyone who is reviewing these and claiming Astros or any other “gaming” headset beats these and have a sub 100$ cost, has no idea what they’re talking about. Most likely they are using the gaming jack in a PC, dont have a decent sound card integrated into their mobo, and their drivers are not current or up to date(or they are using generic windows drivers this is bad!!) For ~175$ I’d bet a paycheck you cannot find a better headset for the price. Games like Warzone, i can actually hear people now, whether above or below me its easy to now tell the difference. I have been gaming for over 20 years, logitech, steel series, etc, DO NOT EVEN COME CLOSE to the sound quality of this headset. The microphone is actually very good too, I have run many tests recording myself in other headsets, this microphone isn’t super high quality, but its OBVIOUS how much better it is than a standard headset mic, and I have a lot of discord feedback and people asking me what sort of mic I am now using because the quality is 10x better. Would definitely buy again.