UPDATE: Just got word that there has been some domestic shipping delays on these. New launch date is 10/6, but they will be IN STOCK and shipping on 10/6 - no pre-orders! The first 1000 people that use the code LEVELUP at checkout get a free Sennheiser single headphone hanger as well. Also for those asking about swapping the new pads onto the PC37X, it is possible and brightens up the highs but makes the overall headphone feel thin since there's less bass to balance things out. I also feel like the detail is much better on the new drivers.
I didn't, maybe because I am from Sweden and not USA. I also had to pay $15 + $45 for shipping + import taxes, something to think about for you EU ppl :P I'd rather save up for Beyerdynamics DT-1990 Pro and a shotgun mic now when I think about it ;)
Just found out about this headset yesterday, you gave me exactly what I wanted in this video. You're the one I blame for wanting to buy audiophile stuff, you do good work man
Waited so long for this review! Hearing that it trades blows with the 58x when it comes to music is insane. Now we just need a HD 560s review to figure out what's best at this price point
Linked your video in Sennheiser's Reddit post for this Drop. That key cap was MINT, and your accent color coordination with your monitors in the backround? You obviously go out of your way to deliver. It shows and I for one respect and admire your commitment to QUAL-I-TY! You always impress, Brian. Awesome review. You deserve to hit that 1Mil subscriber number. Looking forward to trying these out myself when I can get my hands on a pair.
I just bought these headphones and one thing i noticed that NO TH-camR HAS MENTIONED is that the mic pics up audio from the headset. This is very annoying when it comes to being talking to friends and gaming. Has anyone experienced this? If so, whats the fix besides lowering the volume?
I agree with everything stated in this review, thank you for taking the time to share and do the review. One of the best headphones I have used for gaming and I do wish I could purchase them as a stand alone
brilliantly comprehensive and balanced review, man - that's one aspect of this channel that I feel like has gotten markedly better with time - you're doing an incred job of looking at every piece of equipment from various possible perspectives, needs and price ranges, while still being time-efficient. top marks
Im shopping for a new gaming headset this holiday season for myself and my son. Im getting my son the sony H7's but I could not decide what to get for myself. and I gotta say I just absolutely had to come back to your reviews to get a grip on how to get started on some serious quality gaming audio. Nobody else beaks it down like this. followed.
Thank you for this review. I ordered the PC38X two days ago and your video just made me really confident and a lot more excited about my purchase. Can’t wait to use them... two weeks from now lol 😞
@@shutterKeebs1127 not the same guy but..its the best gaming headphone i have used. i have used tygers 300r, 6XX, 58X, 660s, porta pros, c75s, and a few others. while some of those way be better for music the 38X is better for gaming while still being good for music. than you had the fact it has a good mic... pro tip..apple usb C audio dongle is a great combo with these. it will power these sets on the pc, ps4/5, and provide a clean mic signal up to 90% before any background noise begins to become an issue. its just 10$..yes its cheap but do not think that means that gaming amps are better than this. its not. you may need a usb A to C adapter for your pc/ps4 but the ps5 has a type C on the front. you want more detail as to why. imaging and soundstage. up there with the 6XX/300R while providing the right amount of soundstage. ability to hear small details that gets lost on the other sets. for example in sandstorm i can hear the slight footsteps walking on the grass even during a gunfight while on the others you wouldn't hear anything at all.
@@BrotherO4 i want to get it to use it mainly on mobile " pubg mobile " which one is better , and have the louder sound , pc38x or tygr 300 ? i compared them too with steelseries pro
Man, the review wasn’t just visually great to watch, but it’s informative and your take on the headset is fantastic. I already own the pc38x but I still like to know how it’s compared to other headsets by people who are interested in audio and tested way more stuff than I did.
So glad you’re getting the popularity you deserve. Love the visuals and info you give. I’m looking for some headphones and amp/DAC for my PS4/PS5 and your videos have been very informative. I still haven’t decided what to get tho.......
Favourite new channel. Your scripting, delivery, B-roll and editing are all top tier, and your information is spot on and opinions strongly, definitively worded without being biased. Love it, thank you.
I got the 37X based on your recommendation a few months ago. I literally couldn’t listen to my older headset for more than 10 minutes after that. I’m very satisfied with the 37X. I might get the 38X if they eventually drop in price.
i got the blacked out pc38x..love it..use it for gaming then have my hd6xx for whatever else i dont need a mic for cause my usb antlion look a crap so had to get a new pair with a mic which the pc38x does fantastic
I didn't realize I've had the PC360 G4ME headset for almost 8 YEARS now, and I finally need a replacement. Going for this pair instantly, this design and Sennheiser quality is SO GOOD.
Personally don't think the yellow is that bad. It keeps a professional look with yellow, I wouldn't worry using this in a Teams meeting with video, and I currently rock 58x with a modmic, so I already look a bit silly with this microphone just existing on my headphones.
This looks like a great all-rounder headset. Glad to hear they reduced the impedance because the Game One & most Sennheisers have always been a bit too quiet when running off a console controller, it just makes things a bit more convenient for everyone. Thanks for the detailed review as always Brian. 👍
Bro, I bought the PC37x months ago and they are my FAVORITE! They are just so perfect and have amazing sound quality. I hope that I can buy the newer pads and see how they sound on the 37x but I’ll have to see.
I know this is an old video but I still want to give my early toughts. I bought these yesterday and since I live in the eu and they recently closed their inventory in the eu. I have to pay a premium and wait several weeks. I got a 20 dollar coupon so I saved some. 15 dollar shipping and 5 dollars of the headset. So for most people this headset is 169 usd. For me with taxes which I will have to pay second hand after they arrive, they are 200 dollars. I was aware of this when I ordered them. Sometimes it sucks to live in Europe. But that was the cheapest and easiest way to get a hold of them. Even if they where sold here the price would still be 200 usd. From what iv'e read and watched they come close to headsets way above 200 dollars. And they are one of if not the best gaming/music headset which is exactly what i'm asking for. I also do some video editing and occasional audio mixing. And since these have audiophile roots, I dont see a need to upgrade for the next 5 years+ it was very difficult to find a headset that has bass without it sounding muddy and gamingy, that are great for music and capable of long gaming sessions, but also capable to be used as a work headset for video and audio editing. The closest I could find to these was the audio technica m50x but they where a bit to overhyped and not really the open back design I was looking for. And the s560 but they where to bright and the bass was more resembling the hyper x cloud alphas.
@@christianrodi5442 FedEx took forever but they finally came on the 7th. They sound incredible, but they feel cheap. Feels as if I payed for just super good drivers. Great mic as well. 9/10 I must say! And the yellow isn’t very prominent on the headset, but it is on the cable. Not like the color will make the sound any different though 👍🏼
I own a pc37x and it is an awesome headset. However I hate to see there are still these small bumps inside the earcup of the 38x that kinda stress my ears over time. I have somewhat large ears. Thanks for the review! Love it.
OHHHHH man....love me some Sennheiser and love me some yellow. I've been on HD600s for a couple of years and love them, after living in HD590s for years. But, the wife is watching me closely after all the mice I've bought since finding this channel! Buying/trying mice ain't too bad on the wallet, but headphones are a different story! Wish there was some decent way to try nicer headphones out before buying!
@@SmellsLikeNirvanna sad story is I got both the 1st gen of PC 360 G4me and the HD 58x, now I will have to get these to replace both so I don't have to choose between good sound or muffled sound with a mic ;)
@@laggmonstret Def get a modmic for your 58X. I run the 58X daily with a ModMic USB and the cans with that mic just work amazing. No complaints about my mic in-game and I can hear everything great in-game too.
@@adamk8376 only works for ps4. Xbox cant use usb connections without losing chat function. Been researching shit for weeks and no way to make it possible. For xbox one gamers, these are gonna have to do.
just bought this after watching your review, went with the all black version on drop though. btw ur beard looks like it was rendered in goldeneye for n64
I always hated how long the boom mic is. They shortened it on their new headsets and not sure why it was not addressed on this model. Probably laziness.
no one looks at me while i am gaming. ill take the great sound and great mic. i only use mine on my computer and have Sony for my phone when i am out and about and keep a wireless Logitech for those days i need to talk and walk around. mostly due to being on lock down for 40 years now.
The yellow is classic Sennheiser. I had one of their open-back headphones when I was a kid way back in the day and the foam pads were yellow. Look at something like the HD 410, 414 or 424 as an example.
When I see you excited over a headset I know it's going to be a good headset to check out. When I get some extra spending cash I think I'm going to give these a try for sure.
Am I missing something when im trying to set these up? I have them plugged in to their respective ports and am not getting any audio out of the headset please help.
Can someone please explain to me like I was five years old, how these speakers can be branded with what seems like three separate company names -- Sennheiser, DROP, and EPOS?
For a PS5 user, would you recommend these or the audeze penrose? I know they are completely different styles of headphones, but if you could only pick one, which would it be?
@@timely8269 It would be cool if they made a detachable mic an option for sure. I really use the swivel to mute feature a lot, and would take that over a detachable mic, though. I have had my Game Ones for years now and have never felt like upgrading. They sound fantastic, and I'm a headphone weirdo. I have Beyers, Senns, CIEMs, etc. (If you can tell from my avatar, I'm also a musician, so headphones are important)
@@SunshineHB i agree I just have no need for a mic since I have a desk mounted one. I just bought my first pair of open back headphones, the sennheiser 58x jubilee, and I'm waiting for them to come in. I'm super excited to hear the difference!
@@timely8269 You are in for a treat! I have listened to the Jubilee and I own the HD6xx, and they are both awesome. Any ideas for an amp yet? You are prob cool without one for a while but if you really want to flex those cans you should look into it. I eventually want to get the Mayflower Arc mkii and start using a modmic with the 6xx's
@@SunshineHB I was looking at getting the HD6xx but I'm not ready to get a dac or amp just yet. Do you have any suggestions for an amp, I'm still fairly new to this and I don't really know where to start for those. I'm going to be mainly using my pair for gaming and the occasional youtube/music. Do you have any recommendations for a starter that's fairly cheap and would make a difference?
Sick cinematics again, seems the move has helped you level up even further! Bought the HD58X after your review and absolutely love them for gaming & music. Felt mod makes them even better. HD38x still looks a bit too "gamery" for me, sticking with the HD58x 💪.
Perfect timing! I was looking into the pc37x to replace my HyperX clouds for console gaming. But this is much better. I dig the yellow and black. Thanks for the review. Great as always. P.s. My girlfriend makes fun of your voice all the time cuz she hears it so much lol.
I already have the pc37x and honestly don't see myself upgrading anytime soon. It was a steal at $100 and I added the short console cable for $14. So under $120 and I have a beast gaming headset. For $170 I would have liked to see a removable mic and a few more color options. The yellow isn't going to be for everyone. Needs a white color option for sure and an all black. It is nice that they include the short cable for console use. Edit: Would like to add that the pc37x paired with a Schiit Fulla 3 is very hard to beat at that price point for a PC setup
Listening to this on my 37x I bought right after your recommendation somewhere last year?.... Not upgrading yet coz I love 'm and they'll last me plenty of time because of that build quality. ps. I love the comfort of the velours pads so much I won't switch back to the basic pads. And my hearing's so bad I didn't notice a difference anyway. Although I could clearly hear a difference with the Kingston HyperX I had before. Cheers m8 :D
They look exactly like the PC360, just with the yellow accents. Also, the PC360 when it first came out was $270, so the price seems fair especially with upgraded drivers.
Yeah the PC360, Game One - basically the same headset. The pricing doesn't seem bad when you compare it to Sennheiser's direct releases but the Drop x Senn collabs skew the price point because they offer things so much lower generally - think 6XX versus HD650
Thanks for all the great videos. I have a question and would like your thoughts. Here is a little background first. I like to play games, mostly games like Rainbow Six Siege and the Battlefield franchise (first person shooters). I want to win and have good full sound while doing it - knowing where sounds are coming from and how far is important in these games. I've tried many different headphones over the 20+ years I've been gaming and they have always been closed back because I didn't even know there was such a thing as open back headphones before the last year or so. Currently, I'm using the Arctis Pro Wireless headset and it has the best positional audio I've ever tried. They have a lot of things I really like, but they are not the most comfortable on my head. I am at the stage in my gaming life where I am ready to try an open back headset to see if all the hype I hear about them is worth switching from my Arctis Pro Wireless headset. Finally, here is my question: Do you think it is a good choice for me to try the Sennheiser PC 38X headset? After all the reviews I've read and watched this headset seems to be the best open back set for me. Reasons: I definitely don't want to mess with a separate mic, I want something comfortable on my head (4 hours plus sometimes), I want a good quality open back sounding set. This headset seems to be one of the best I can find that has the mic built in. I'm not really a fan of giving up wireless or giving up my Bluetooth capability to take phone calls while I'm gaming either, but if I'm suitably impressed with the sound improvements of the open back design, I might be swayed to forget about the Bluetooth connectivity and the wireless convenience. Thanks in advance for any advice you have.
I have the black version. It's one of the best gaming headsets for sure and it's coming from someone who is running Sennheiser HD800S as the daily driver. I still use PC38X it's that good. One drawback for me is the comfort though. I have a big head and can't wear these for long periods because the pressure behind my ears becomes pretty bad after a while.
It may be a stupid question. But is there any difference between the yellow and black version and the plain black version or are they the exact same just different colours?
Just seeing this video. I was using the original game zeroes for the last 5-6 years. The earpads fell to pieces exposing the foam and I was fine with that, but then the mic started creating a horrible noise. I ordered some game zeroes and they are fine, but I decided I wanted to try some game ones for the open back since I have NEVER tried them. I canceled the order for the game ones and am splurging on the PC38X now since I only buy a headset every 5-6 years. Excited to see how they sound and how different open vs closed is when gaming .. It will help with in game chat too since I can hear my voice better when speaking. EDIT: update - The PC38X are horrible for directional sound ... I can barely hear footsteps using the same settings as my game zeros ....
I personally like the black and yellow colors. It matches my Neewer King Bee mic and cable. I honestly would purchase these if they came with that WuTang esc key that he has sitting next to it. I actually had to go check the drop link to see if this was a thing. I already own both the 58x and the PC37x so I don't feel these are going to really aid my collection but I do love the idea of them.
Its really gonna be a love it or hate it thing for the yellow. I personally enjoy it. And yeah, I'd be willing to bet the 660S is going to make these a non-issue for you.
Brian, I'm Not a gamer. And I guess, You'd consider me to be an "old" Audiophile. As I wasted 20 years, in my so called career, in Audio Sales. (both on the "factory" level , as well as Retail.) But I had to write, to thank you for a legit review. I've been waffling on what Gift, to get a favored Grandson. And You've given me, "the Solution" ! .... Thanks again !
My PC38X just arrived today and is defective, so I put a support ticket in. Hopefully I have better luck on the replacement. Currently still using my flawless (for almost 5 years) HyperX Cloud II's.
If you have the problem where the headset only outputs audio through one speaker then is a problem with the detachable cable not inserted fully in enough because sometimes it needs extra force for that. Many are having that problem and some solved by trying to reinsert the cable a couple or more times.
@@animodominus1034 yeah I suspect that could have been the issue since you can't see the connection point to verify its fully seated. Waiting on my replacement now, since I already sent it back.
@@animodominus1034 I got my replacement set today, but after testing them out I feel like they might be over-hyped. My Cloud II's at $70 less (and almost 5 years old) still seem better to me in almost every way. Going to return.
@@Tialian I'm sorry that you have to return it. But i agree with you that it might be a little overhyped, i felt the same but i also feel like they're still better than my cloud alpha and my cloud revolver S because the highs are better than the alpha and is less fatiguing than the revolver.
@@animodominus1034 they certainly have features I appreciate - flip up mic, sound adjust on headset, and easy to replace ear pads. They just don't count for much when they don't seem as good for music, chatting, or gaming. I was hoping they would shine in at least one of those areas, but for my ears at least, I was disappointed.
Sound quality is tygr 300r with pc38x not so far behind but oh my gawd does pc 38x outmatch tyger 300r, the imaging is so good it feels like cheating to use it in competitive. Music: tygr 300r. Gaming: pc38x. Either way u choose its a 50/50. If u want a balance of gaming and music its tygr 300r or if u want music but specialize a tad more on gaming pc38x plus the mic.
for some reason my mic on my PC38X doesn't work, it's not even dectected by windows steam or discord. I searched online for fixes and drivers but didn't find any
my HD 558 are nearing the end of there life span with 6000 hours of CSGO on them but im so hard pressed to change. would u say these sound as good as the HD558's ? i was looking atm the GAME one's... but maybe ill try these. thoughts?
hey you gotta do a comparison with HyperX cloud 2 .. and i also saw the video where 5 audiophiles recommended this and you said that another video could come up where pro players recommend the headset and yes it is gonna be HyperX cloud 2 anyway that they all use so this comparison video makes a lot of sense
So I have had Astro A40 TR's for over 2 years. I play Fortnite competitively and I might want to pick up some new headphones. I was looking at the DT 990's a bit but idk what I should get. I care a lot about comfort but I could use as much of an advantage as I can get
The 58x looks so classic tho. I don't mind the yellow, but even color aside they don't have that classic Senheiser shape etc. Still, if I needed an open back headset (instead of phones w/ a desk mic) I'd be coming to this, especially used in a year or two lol
No Sennheiser veil? Thats the key to Sennhesiers for me and has been for decades. I have owned from the HD555 to the HD650s. I love my HD58X...but my favorites were the HD650s.
Can someone tell me if this is still the best Sennheiser/EPOS option available in 2021 for directional 7.1 emulation?? I just bought the GSX 1000 dac to try and upgraded amp from my old G4ME ONE headset + dac
Bruh I still have a brand new pair of PC37X in the box I haven't used not even once. Been rocking th Phillips SHP9500's as my daily drivers but just tired of wires .... IF I was still cool with wired I'd most likely pick these up.
I still have a Sennheiser Game Zero mostly for FPS games and I'm potentially looking to upgrade, but I'm not sure about open back headsets. What's my best options for upgrading to either closed or open back?
Closed I can't really tell you - I never wear them to game in. Open you have several options for headphones but limited on a gaming headset. When I'm going full sweaty, I usually reach for a DT990, AD700x, or a K7XX
@@badseedtech Awesome, thanks! Edit: what about open backed with a built in mic for gaming? I assume it's probably going to be one of the Drop x Sennheiser headsets.
UPDATE: Just got word that there has been some domestic shipping delays on these. New launch date is 10/6, but they will be IN STOCK and shipping on 10/6 - no pre-orders!
The first 1000 people that use the code LEVELUP at checkout get a free Sennheiser single headphone hanger as well.
Also for those asking about swapping the new pads onto the PC37X, it is possible and brightens up the highs but makes the overall headphone feel thin since there's less bass to balance things out. I also feel like the detail is much better on the new drivers.
Fidelio x2hr or PC38X?
Does this code still work?
@@minimumiso Yup, I just ordered these and got the free hanger with the code
@@TheRascher thanks!
I didn't, maybe because I am from Sweden and not USA. I also had to pay $15 + $45 for shipping + import taxes, something to think about for you EU ppl :P I'd rather save up for Beyerdynamics DT-1990 Pro and a shotgun mic now when I think about it ;)
Everyone always talks about how dope his intro is, but can we talk about how, "Until next time, stay up!" just hits the right way?
Is it an erectile dysfunction joke? Or a gay joke? It confuses me
@@petercruz1993 no he actually wants you to stay awake until his next video comes out
Is being gay and kissing my own brother sus? Nah its 2020 its different.
Just found out about this headset yesterday, you gave me exactly what I wanted in this video. You're the one I blame for wanting to buy audiophile stuff, you do good work man
Waited so long for this review! Hearing that it trades blows with the 58x when it comes to music is insane. Now we just need a HD 560s review to figure out what's best at this price point
Theres a new Senn HD 560S coming around soon. Looking forward to your review.
Yeah me too
These look pretty legit bro! I appreciate the early scoop. Hopefully I'll be able to try these out soon.
Linked your video in Sennheiser's Reddit post for this Drop.
That key cap was MINT, and your accent color coordination with your monitors in the backround? You obviously go out of your way to deliver. It shows and I for one respect and admire your commitment to QUAL-I-TY!
You always impress, Brian. Awesome review. You deserve to hit that 1Mil subscriber number. Looking forward to trying these out myself when I can get my hands on a pair.
Yo, thanks so much! I really appreciate it!
If they made the headset matte black with a removable mic, it's a much easier buy for audiophiles and gamers, idk.
Matte black but needed but removable mic yes.
Couldn't agree more. This would be such an easy decision to buy if that were the case.
I’ve had my PC37X for a while now & I’ve been very satisfied. Seems like this is gonna be a great upgrade for when I’m in need!
found this review after this headset showed up on my porch.... nailed it , first open back headset and wow i love it
Just ordered these and then watched the review.... phew is all I can say!! Great review mate and now I'm even more excited to get them.
I just bought these headphones and one thing i noticed that NO TH-camR HAS MENTIONED is that the mic pics up audio from the headset. This is very annoying when it comes to being talking to friends and gaming. Has anyone experienced this? If so, whats the fix besides lowering the volume?
I agree with everything stated in this review, thank you for taking the time to share and do the review. One of the best headphones I have used for gaming and I do wish I could purchase them as a stand alone
brilliantly comprehensive and balanced review, man - that's one aspect of this channel that I feel like has gotten markedly better with time - you're doing an incred job of looking at every piece of equipment from various possible perspectives, needs and price ranges, while still being time-efficient. top marks
Im shopping for a new gaming headset this holiday season for myself and my son. Im getting my son the sony H7's but I could not decide what to get for myself. and I gotta say I just absolutely had to come back to your reviews to get a grip on how to get started on some serious quality gaming audio. Nobody else beaks it down like this. followed.
Thank you for this review. I ordered the PC38X two days ago and your video just made me really confident and a lot more excited about my purchase. Can’t wait to use them... two weeks from now lol 😞
How's the headset now?
@@shutterKeebs1127 not the same guy but..its the best gaming headphone i have used. i have used tygers 300r, 6XX, 58X, 660s, porta pros, c75s, and a few others. while some of those way be better for music the 38X is better for gaming while still being good for music. than you had the fact it has a good mic... pro tip..apple usb C audio dongle is a great combo with these. it will power these sets on the pc, ps4/5, and provide a clean mic signal up to 90% before any background noise begins to become an issue. its just 10$..yes its cheap but do not think that means that gaming amps are better than this. its not. you may need a usb A to C adapter for your pc/ps4 but the ps5 has a type C on the front. you want more detail as to why.
imaging and soundstage.
up there with the 6XX/300R while providing the right amount of soundstage.
ability to hear small details that gets lost on the other sets. for example in sandstorm i can hear the slight footsteps walking on the grass even during a gunfight while on the others you wouldn't hear anything at all.
@@BrotherO4 i want to get it to use it mainly on mobile " pubg mobile " which one is better , and have the louder sound , pc38x or tygr 300 ? i compared them too with steelseries pro
@@kalamchat1351 38X are slightly easier to drive than the 300R
@@BrotherO4 i have hidiz s8 dac so it will not be a problem , which better then ?
Looking for reviews and found this guy. The way he said let's go got me hyped. Buying them today forsure.
I enjoy the new camera angle used in this video. Please bring it back in the near future. Keep up the quality reviews!
yes this is exactly what i've waiting for
Man, the review wasn’t just visually great to watch, but it’s informative and your take on the headset is fantastic.
I already own the pc38x but I still like to know how it’s compared to other headsets by people who are interested in audio and tested way more stuff than I did.
So glad you’re getting the popularity you deserve. Love the visuals and info you give. I’m looking for some headphones and amp/DAC for my PS4/PS5 and your videos have been very informative. I still haven’t decided what to get tho.......
Favourite new channel.
Your scripting, delivery, B-roll and editing are all top tier, and your information is spot on and opinions strongly, definitively worded without being biased.
Love it, thank you.
Thanks so much - I appreciate it!
I got the 37X based on your recommendation a few months ago. I literally couldn’t listen to my older headset for more than 10 minutes after that. I’m very satisfied with the 37X. I might get the 38X if they eventually drop in price.
Same. I use it with a dac/amp and this thing is majestic
they dropped in price
$130 on drop right now
Gogogogogo
2 years late but theyre on sale rn for $129 instead of the original $169
i got the blacked out pc38x..love it..use it for gaming then have my hd6xx for whatever else i dont need a mic for cause my usb antlion look a crap so had to get a new pair with a mic which the pc38x does fantastic
I didn't realize I've had the PC360 G4ME headset for almost 8 YEARS now, and I finally need a replacement. Going for this pair instantly, this design and Sennheiser quality is SO GOOD.
still have it... tested other headsets.... always going back ... the only one i can wear for hours on my head. xD
@BadSeed Tech
Looking real relaxed in this vid big man
Oh and the beard... on point
Personally don't think the yellow is that bad. It keeps a professional look with yellow, I wouldn't worry using this in a Teams meeting with video, and I currently rock 58x with a modmic, so I already look a bit silly with this microphone just existing on my headphones.
Let's goooooooooooooooooooo. Great video once again, and excited to see a new tier for one of the best headsets out there.
This looks like a great all-rounder headset. Glad to hear they reduced the impedance because the Game One & most Sennheisers have always been a bit too quiet when running off a console controller, it just makes things a bit more convenient for everyone. Thanks for the detailed review as always Brian. 👍
Don’t mind me. Just commenting so you get more traffic brother. You and BT keep me up to date on everything good.
Appreciate you bro!
BadSeed Tech just please keep up the great videos brother. Maybe some tips on getting our beards as nice? 😂 good luck!
Bro, I bought the PC37x months ago and they are my FAVORITE! They are just so perfect and have amazing sound quality. I hope that I can buy the newer pads and see how they sound on the 37x but I’ll have to see.
Think you did a great job setting up the new place for a new studio for you. The new shot with the badseed neon is slick!
Thanks bro! new studio tour coming soon.
BadSeed Tech look forward to seeing that!
Just purchased the 38x. Thank you.
Corsair fans will love the black and yellow scheme. They shouldve kept to a more neutral color though.
They have one now. Yellow is better
I know this is an old video but I still want to give my early toughts. I bought these yesterday and since I live in the eu and they recently closed their inventory in the eu. I have to pay a premium and wait several weeks. I got a 20 dollar coupon so I saved some. 15 dollar shipping and 5 dollars of the headset. So for most people this headset is 169 usd. For me with taxes which I will have to pay second hand after they arrive, they are 200 dollars. I was aware of this when I ordered them. Sometimes it sucks to live in Europe. But that was the cheapest and easiest way to get a hold of them. Even if they where sold here the price would still be 200 usd. From what iv'e read and watched they come close to headsets way above 200 dollars. And they are one of if not the best gaming/music headset which is exactly what i'm asking for. I also do some video editing and occasional audio mixing. And since these have audiophile roots, I dont see a need to upgrade for the next 5 years+ it was very difficult to find a headset that has bass without it sounding muddy and gamingy, that are great for music and capable of long gaming sessions, but also capable to be used as a work headset for video and audio editing. The closest I could find to these was the audio technica m50x but they where a bit to overhyped and not really the open back design I was looking for. And the s560 but they where to bright and the bass was more resembling the hyper x cloud alphas.
how do you like the headset? i see the on sale in the us for 119 right now i use them to play with apex legends
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Just ordered these. Can’t wait to try em out!!
Did they come in yet?
@@christianrodi5442 FedEx took forever but they finally came on the 7th. They sound incredible, but they feel cheap. Feels as if I payed for just super good drivers. Great mic as well. 9/10 I must say! And the yellow isn’t very prominent on the headset, but it is on the cable. Not like the color will make the sound any different though 👍🏼
Been here since you were at 60k subs! now at 230k almost! well done!!
Thank you man, I appreciate you!
@@badseedtech And we appreciate you! STAY UP!
I own a pc37x and it is an awesome headset. However I hate to see there are still these small bumps inside the earcup of the 38x that kinda stress my ears over time. I have somewhat large ears.
Thanks for the review! Love it.
OHHHHH man....love me some Sennheiser and love me some yellow. I've been on HD600s for a couple of years and love them, after living in HD590s for years. But, the wife is watching me closely after all the mice I've bought since finding this channel! Buying/trying mice ain't too bad on the wallet, but headphones are a different story! Wish there was some decent way to try nicer headphones out before buying!
I cant wait for the Audeze Penrose headset, pre-ordered it a few weeks ago
I've been using my 37x's for around 3 1/2 years now. Once they fall apart beyond repair, this seems like the perfect replacement.
I just found your channel but I love your energy, you got a new sub sir!!
Just got pc37x: PANIC 😳
Realize drop takes two years to deliver: Calm ☺️
pc38x is much more expensive.
@@SmellsLikeNirvanna sad story is I got both the 1st gen of PC 360 G4me and the HD 58x, now I will have to get these to replace both so I don't have to choose between good sound or muffled sound with a mic ;)
@@laggmonstret Just get a modmic to stick on your good pair
@@laggmonstret Def get a modmic for your 58X. I run the 58X daily with a ModMic USB and the cans with that mic just work amazing. No complaints about my mic in-game and I can hear everything great in-game too.
@@adamk8376 only works for ps4. Xbox cant use usb connections without losing chat function. Been researching shit for weeks and no way to make it possible. For xbox one gamers, these are gonna have to do.
just bought this after watching your review, went with the all black version on drop though.
btw ur beard looks like it was rendered in goldeneye for n64
Name it "Cyperpunk 2077 Limited Edition" and everybody will but it.
This post aged poorly ;)
@@beliveinurself sure did
A bit unfortunate they didn’t fix the long, clunky look of the microphone. The yellow accents are a bit wonky too imo
I always hated how long the boom mic is. They shortened it on their new headsets and not sure why it was not addressed on this model. Probably laziness.
no one looks at me while i am gaming. ill take the great sound and great mic. i only use mine on my computer and have Sony for my phone when i am out and about and keep a wireless Logitech for those days i need to talk and walk around. mostly due to being on lock down for 40 years now.
The yellow is classic Sennheiser. I had one of their open-back headphones when I was a kid way back in the day and the foam pads were yellow. Look at something like the HD 410, 414 or 424 as an example.
When I see you excited over a headset I know it's going to be a good headset to check out. When I get some extra spending cash I think I'm going to give these a try for sure.
Am I missing something when im trying to set these up?
I have them plugged in to their respective ports and am not getting any audio out of the headset please help.
Past the only color option being yellow and fixed microphone, the PC38X is an amazing blend of simplicity and just the right amount of flare.
Just ordered the HD 560s for gaming, looking forward to your review on that.
What is your setup for gaming? I want to attach a mic to the HD 560s. I also need to know what dac amp I would need to power them
So this might be finally a good time to upgrade from my Game One's, thanks!
Game Ones are identical to the PC37X, just rebranded. He recommends not to upgrade from the PC37X to the PC38X.
Can someone please explain to me like I was five years old, how these speakers can be branded with what seems like three separate company names -- Sennheiser, DROP, and EPOS?
Honestly the mic design I think is really convientant. When people want to talk to me while im on discord its extremely quick to mute, very useful.
I mean, I have and still use my 598's, so my taste in a color for headphones is suspect at best, but i'm definitely feeling it on these ones
For a PS5 user, would you recommend these or the audeze penrose? I know they are completely different styles of headphones, but if you could only pick one, which would it be?
I couldn’t wear the GSP line head wise, but loved the new drivers.
Bought a replacement for my game one some month ago :/
Waiting for pre order
Word is these will be in stock the morning of the 30th with NO pre-order this time. Just instant stock readyt to go.
Oh great can’t wait to try them out
The yellow color way is awesome, and no one at work would think it was weird in a zoom meeting.
I completely agree, I just wish the mic was detachable or that there was an option without the mic but also in yellow
@@timely8269 It would be cool if they made a detachable mic an option for sure. I really use the swivel to mute feature a lot, and would take that over a detachable mic, though. I have had my Game Ones for years now and have never felt like upgrading. They sound fantastic, and I'm a headphone weirdo. I have Beyers, Senns, CIEMs, etc. (If you can tell from my avatar, I'm also a musician, so headphones are important)
@@SunshineHB i agree I just have no need for a mic since I have a desk mounted one. I just bought my first pair of open back headphones, the sennheiser 58x jubilee, and I'm waiting for them to come in. I'm super excited to hear the difference!
@@timely8269 You are in for a treat! I have listened to the Jubilee and I own the HD6xx, and they are both awesome. Any ideas for an amp yet? You are prob cool without one for a while but if you really want to flex those cans you should look into it. I eventually want to get the Mayflower Arc mkii and start using a modmic with the 6xx's
@@SunshineHB I was looking at getting the HD6xx but I'm not ready to get a dac or amp just yet. Do you have any suggestions for an amp, I'm still fairly new to this and I don't really know where to start for those. I'm going to be mainly using my pair for gaming and the occasional youtube/music. Do you have any recommendations for a starter that's fairly cheap and would make a difference?
Sick cinematics again, seems the move has helped you level up even further! Bought the HD58X after your review and absolutely love them for gaming & music. Felt mod makes them even better. HD38x still looks a bit too "gamery" for me, sticking with the HD58x 💪.
Thanks so much! Can't go wrong with the HD58X
What mic do you use @hausgaming
@@osutx427 I have a separate boom arm and a Blue Yeti. Modmic goes well with the HD58x if you want to have that "headset experience"
Perfect timing! I was looking into the pc37x to replace my HyperX clouds for console gaming. But this is much better. I dig the yellow and black. Thanks for the review. Great as always.
P.s. My girlfriend makes fun of your voice all the time cuz she hears it so much lol.
Strangely that is NOT the first time someone has said that to me about their significant other the past couple days.
@@badseedtech You're rubbing off on her. There's a lot of good tech speak in her impression of you.
I smell cap🧢
Ive been using the "Game Ones" for 6 years now, so looking forward to get my hands on these.
My first head set was a like 5 year old set of game ones with a broken mic but I loved it and now I'm looking into a pair Phillip's 9500
I already have the pc37x and honestly don't see myself upgrading anytime soon. It was a steal at $100 and I added the short console cable for $14. So under $120 and I have a beast gaming headset. For $170 I would have liked to see a removable mic and a few more color options. The yellow isn't going to be for everyone. Needs a white color option for sure and an all black. It is nice that they include the short cable for console use.
Edit: Would like to add that the pc37x paired with a Schiit Fulla 3 is very hard to beat at that price point for a PC setup
Is your mic quiet? I just got the pc37x and I’m using them on the Xbox series s. The mic picks up my breathing just fine but my voice sound is low
Listening to this on my 37x I bought right after your recommendation somewhere last year?.... Not upgrading yet coz I love 'm and they'll last me plenty of time because of that build quality.
ps. I love the comfort of the velours pads so much I won't switch back to the basic pads. And my hearing's so bad I didn't notice a difference anyway. Although I could clearly hear a difference with the Kingston HyperX I had before. Cheers m8 :D
i just scooped these up for $130 Brian, stay up bro!
They look exactly like the PC360, just with the yellow accents. Also, the PC360 when it first came out was $270, so the price seems fair especially with upgraded drivers.
Yeah the PC360, Game One - basically the same headset. The pricing doesn't seem bad when you compare it to Sennheiser's direct releases but the Drop x Senn collabs skew the price point because they offer things so much lower generally - think 6XX versus HD650
The fact I read your response in your voice just made me lol
Love the background music.
Thanks for all the great videos. I have a question and would like your thoughts. Here is a little background first.
I like to play games, mostly games like Rainbow Six Siege and the Battlefield franchise (first person shooters). I want to win and have good full sound while doing it - knowing where sounds are coming from and how far is important in these games. I've tried many different headphones over the 20+ years I've been gaming and they have always been closed back because I didn't even know there was such a thing as open back headphones before the last year or so. Currently, I'm using the Arctis Pro Wireless headset and it has the best positional audio I've ever tried. They have a lot of things I really like, but they are not the most comfortable on my head.
I am at the stage in my gaming life where I am ready to try an open back headset to see if all the hype I hear about them is worth switching from my Arctis Pro Wireless headset.
Finally, here is my question: Do you think it is a good choice for me to try the Sennheiser PC 38X headset? After all the reviews I've read and watched this headset seems to be the best open back set for me. Reasons: I definitely don't want to mess with a separate mic, I want something comfortable on my head (4 hours plus sometimes), I want a good quality open back sounding set. This headset seems to be one of the best I can find that has the mic built in. I'm not really a fan of giving up wireless or giving up my Bluetooth capability to take phone calls while I'm gaming either, but if I'm suitably impressed with the sound improvements of the open back design, I might be swayed to forget about the Bluetooth connectivity and the wireless convenience.
Thanks in advance for any advice you have.
Nice review. I guess it is pre-order again.
Best headphones I’ve ever owned and the gsx1000 is on special now as well best combo for 7.1 audio
As a 37x owner I would just love the cables alone! Gotta check out if you can get them...
I have the black version. It's one of the best gaming headsets for sure and it's coming from someone who is running Sennheiser HD800S as the daily driver. I still use PC38X it's that good. One drawback for me is the comfort though. I have a big head and can't wear these for long periods because the pressure behind my ears becomes pretty bad after a while.
It may be a stupid question. But is there any difference between the yellow and black version and the plain black version or are they the exact same just different colours?
@@joerush2347 Same just the color.
Was going to grab some astro A40s but decided to grab these instead. Great video
Just seeing this video. I was using the original game zeroes for the last 5-6 years. The earpads fell to pieces exposing the foam and I was fine with that, but then the mic started creating a horrible noise. I ordered some game zeroes and they are fine, but I decided I wanted to try some game ones for the open back since I have NEVER tried them. I canceled the order for the game ones and am splurging on the PC38X now since I only buy a headset every 5-6 years. Excited to see how they sound and how different open vs closed is when gaming .. It will help with in game chat too since I can hear my voice better when speaking.
EDIT: update - The PC38X are horrible for directional sound ... I can barely hear footsteps using the same settings as my game zeros ....
I personally like the black and yellow colors. It matches my Neewer King Bee mic and cable. I honestly would purchase these if they came with that WuTang esc key that he has sitting next to it. I actually had to go check the drop link to see if this was a thing. I already own both the 58x and the PC37x so I don't feel these are going to really aid my collection but I do love the idea of them.
Lol nah, that WuTang key is top secret. But you should definitely check out the Hive keycap set from TKC if you're into that black and yellow.
they look absolutely dope with the yellow. I believe my 660S is still outperforming those to be fair, too bad cause I love the black/yellow
Its really gonna be a love it or hate it thing for the yellow. I personally enjoy it. And yeah, I'd be willing to bet the 660S is going to make these a non-issue for you.
of course your 500 dollar headphones are going to outperform these.
is a amp/dac suggested to use with this instead of plugging into controller, what recommendation would pair nicely with this.
pc38x vs. hd 58x vs. hd 6xx for fps gaming? speaking strickly audio, as i already own a mic.
Brian, I'm Not a gamer. And I guess, You'd consider me to be an "old" Audiophile. As I wasted 20 years, in my so called career, in Audio Sales. (both on the "factory" level , as well as Retail.) But I had to write, to thank you for a legit review. I've been waffling on what Gift, to get a favored Grandson. And You've given me, "the Solution" ! .... Thanks again !
yellow is my favorite color but it doesn't look great implemented there
Have you seen the red on the 30 series cards from EVGA? It reminds me of that. Ill advised..
For me it looks good
I love this older headphone ver, though I don't need the mic. It's awesome for gaming. Well, I sold it and got myself DT 770 pro :D
Aye I got the DT 770 pro too, I can’t really use them tho because my schiit audio is on the way
Hmm.. I was thinking of getting the DT 770, but should I go with MMX 300 or DT1990? I will mostly use it for gaming...
My PC38X just arrived today and is defective, so I put a support ticket in. Hopefully I have better luck on the replacement. Currently still using my flawless (for almost 5 years) HyperX Cloud II's.
If you have the problem where the headset only outputs audio through one speaker then is a problem with the detachable cable not inserted fully in enough because sometimes it needs extra force for that. Many are having that problem and some solved by trying to reinsert the cable a couple or more times.
@@animodominus1034 yeah I suspect that could have been the issue since you can't see the connection point to verify its fully seated. Waiting on my replacement now, since I already sent it back.
@@animodominus1034 I got my replacement set today, but after testing them out I feel like they might be over-hyped. My Cloud II's at $70 less (and almost 5 years old) still seem better to me in almost every way. Going to return.
@@Tialian I'm sorry that you have to return it. But i agree with you that it might be a little overhyped, i felt the same but i also feel like they're still better than my cloud alpha and my cloud revolver S because the highs are better than the alpha and is less fatiguing than the revolver.
@@animodominus1034 they certainly have features I appreciate - flip up mic, sound adjust on headset, and easy to replace ear pads. They just don't count for much when they don't seem as good for music, chatting, or gaming. I was hoping they would shine in at least one of those areas, but for my ears at least, I was disappointed.
what about the old sennheiser pc 360 is good ?
Hello man. I need headphones for games and music. Would you recommend beyerdynamic tygr 300r or pc38x? Which headphones offer better sound quality?
Sound quality is tygr 300r with pc38x not so far behind but oh my gawd does pc 38x outmatch tyger 300r, the imaging is so good it feels like cheating to use it in competitive. Music: tygr 300r. Gaming: pc38x. Either way u choose its a 50/50. If u want a balance of gaming and music its tygr 300r or if u want music but specialize a tad more on gaming pc38x plus the mic.
for some reason my mic on my PC38X doesn't work, it's not even dectected by windows steam or discord. I searched online for fixes and drivers but didn't find any
my HD 558 are nearing the end of there life span with 6000 hours of CSGO on them but im so hard pressed to change. would u say these sound as good as the HD558's ? i was looking atm the GAME one's... but maybe ill try these. thoughts?
558 were my first audiophile headphones that got me into the game
hey you gotta do a comparison with HyperX cloud 2 .. and i also saw the video where 5 audiophiles recommended this and you said that another video could come up where pro players recommend the headset and yes it is gonna be HyperX cloud 2 anyway that they all use so this comparison video makes a lot of sense
So I have had Astro A40 TR's for over 2 years. I play Fortnite competitively and I might want to pick up some new headphones. I was looking at the DT 990's a bit but idk what I should get. I care a lot about comfort but I could use as much of an advantage as I can get
990s are great. 1990s are even better if you are willing to spend $500+
What is a good alternative for this headset but closed back?
The 58x looks so classic tho. I don't mind the yellow, but even color aside they don't have that classic Senheiser shape etc. Still, if I needed an open back headset (instead of phones w/ a desk mic) I'd be coming to this, especially used in a year or two lol
My headband on the PC37X is starting to come unglued after less that a year of use. The PC38X definitely seems like a worthy upgrade.
Would you choose the 2023 version of razer blackshark v2 pro or the pc38x?
No Sennheiser veil? Thats the key to Sennhesiers for me and has been for decades. I have owned from the HD555 to the HD650s. I love my HD58X...but my favorites were the HD650s.
Can someone tell me if this is still the best Sennheiser/EPOS option available in 2021 for directional 7.1 emulation??
I just bought the GSX 1000 dac to try and upgraded amp from my old G4ME ONE headset + dac
Have you tried disassembling them/removing the yellow fabric? If so is it difficult? I was wondering how feasible it would be to rit dye them.
Bruh I still have a brand new pair of PC37X in the box I haven't used not even once. Been rocking th Phillips SHP9500's as my daily drivers but just tired of wires .... IF I was still cool with wired I'd most likely pick these up.
I still have a Sennheiser Game Zero mostly for FPS games and I'm potentially looking to upgrade, but I'm not sure about open back headsets. What's my best options for upgrading to either closed or open back?
Closed I can't really tell you - I never wear them to game in. Open you have several options for headphones but limited on a gaming headset. When I'm going full sweaty, I usually reach for a DT990, AD700x, or a K7XX
@@badseedtech Awesome, thanks!
Edit: what about open backed with a built in mic for gaming? I assume it's probably going to be one of the Drop x Sennheiser headsets.
Subscribed because of the phenomenal beard!
How does it compare to the Beyerdynamic MMX300?