Dude, you are an amazing reviewer! You compared these two types of headphones, closed and open, and told the most important things, especially about the echo from the voices of the interlocutors in open headphones. Now I know for sure that I need closed ones. Thank you very much! P.S. Sorry for my english if that))
Funny enough the reason I want open back is for multiplayer. I play games where Im doing character voices and it helps a lot if I have a better ability to hear how Im sounding. But I also use an external mic separate from my headset.
I agree bruh best sounding headset I've ever owned. If you have the open back it's better if you have an amp to go with it, so you can crank up the volume and play with the EQ.
Yes, you're absolutely right. I forgot to mention amps. I play on the PS5, and I don't use an amp, but on PC a feature rich amp and/or software can help you boost areas of sound that are lacking.
Good day.. New subscriber here from the Philippines.. Thanks for giving us a detailed comparison that answered our questions.. Looking forward to buy the H6pro (open) becuase of this.. Hope to see your channel grows and improved more and more.. You deserve thousands of subscribers.. And just wanna say suggestions that maybe could help to make your video more informative.. Maybe you could put some texts info like pros/cons and the final summary at the last part of the video... Its just a suggesstion as a viewer.. Looking forward to see more.. God bless Sir Troy..
hey Troy really well done review! You definitely deserve more views and subs imo. I just got the HD560s but am missing the attached mic I've grown accustomed to over the years, so im considering buying a H6pro instead. I tend to play more single player games (cyberpunk, arkham games, rdr2 f.ex.) but I do still game with friends almost daily so Id love to know your input on which version of the H6pro I should get. I was leaning towards the open version at first because of the amazing sounds im getting from the HD560s but I wouldnt wanna get them if they do end up annoying my friends with the audio bleeding through and going into my mic.
Good thing I ordered the closed version today, I’m heavy on bf2042 right now and will be on mw2 heavy as well, should be coming in tomorrow, great video 👍🏾
The headphones have been great, great directional sound, you can hear people coming from all directions even tho I’ve stopped playing mw2, recently went back to mw2019, the movement alone makes that mw2019 much better
I have the open back in my opinion the ear pads aren't comfortable enough. So I order DekonI midnight series ear pads. I know it's not I ideal to put leather ear pads on an open back. But wow it's very comfortable to wear and I am enjoying the sound even more.
The purpose of open-back headphones is to create a more natural sound. They invite a larger sound stage, and add much clarity. Footstep direction is dependent on imaging, and footstep clarity depends on prominent mids and volume. Sounds can sound clearer when they are louder. The H6PRO from EPOS has excellent footstep clarity, because the mids are so prominent on that headset - and it’s a closed-back. At the end of the day, which style (open/closed) that gets you the sound signature you desire is the one you’ll stick with.
Mister Great videos 👍🏼 I'm very interested on these but while I'm watching reviews about h6pro I can't stop thinking why they don't designed them with a cap to take out and then make it open back, put that cap on and magically is closed back again on the same headset. Designers need more street men
straight forward and very informative video, you definitely come across as a person who knows what he's talking about. i found these (white h6pro closed) on sale on amazon for £68, with the RRP being £150 it seems like a really good deal. would you still recommend i get these in 2024, or are there better ones out there for the current sale price? my use case is mixed, movies/music/gaming, but more so gaming (fps titles like warzone, battlefield, counter strike). also im assuming i dont need a DAC for these? ill be plugging it straight into my motherboard so hopefully they are easy to drive. reason im asking is another reviewer i watched before watching your video commented on these headphones saying without the dac (gsx300) these headphones are not so special and that the hyperx cloud alpha are better. dont know how reliable his opinion is on this matter, and would like to hear your opinion on this too.
Whoever said that doesn’t know what the hell they’re talking about. The H6PRO is the best all-round gaming headset I’ve seen, and is the perfect choice for you. You don’t need an amp for it l, because it has low impedance and high sensitivity. On my PS5, I plug it straight into my controller. On PC, if you’re using your motherboard’s built in amp then you should have no problems, unless you have a shitty motherboard amp. The GSX1000 and 1200 are low powered and out of date - don’t use them. If you feel you need to buy an amp then go with the Fiio K11. It has 1400mW of goodness. :). Go with the H6PRO (closed) and don’t look back.
Super review. From my experience with 990, hd560, g Pro X, black shark, 712 , best feeling in FPS game was on open , cos foot steep can adjust on eq but on open headsets almost give me some space how far is , anyway that epos will my next , I hope they make some WiFi version,.
Yes, I forgot to mention amps. A good amp and/or software can really help a headset that's lacking. Although, the H6PRO "open-back" is not lacking at all. It's a fantastic headset.
Hello my friend! Greetings from Mexico!! Your chanel and comparations are amazing I love it! I have the Hyper X Cloud Revolver S since 2018 I buy it cuz I think omg they are so good! But past 4 years I'm not very happy whit they, so I'm gonna upgrade (thx by you) to the H6Pro, just 1 question; What version should i go for? The close or open? I want the best sound the best quality, I play a lot of Open world games like Assassin's Creed and history games like Metro, Tomb rider, Dishonored etc. And also play with friends a lot of FPS like BF5, Fortnite, Apex, Call of duty, and fall guys xD. Thanks bro for being so helpful to the community! And sorry if my English is not too god, I'm trying to be better in the amazing language Saludos!
Hi. I prefer closed for FPS and open for RPG games. I think in your situation you want open. Start there. If your not happy with it then switch to closed. Make sure you use a company with a good return policy like Amazon. Best of luck.
Hello, i think this review was awesome. Also one of the best if not the best. Also the most detailed one. Anyways i was hoping you could help me decide between h6pro open/closed and the hd560s I live in a rather noisy environment (family) I mostly play valorant and i dont listen to music much. I would also like to know if it has good directional imaging. And thanks again for this detailed, great review. Edit: i currently own the hyperx cloud 2
@@District.24 alright, thanks so much, but in the cloud 2 i often get hot or just get tired because of the weird feeling after long gaming sessions, do they "do" the same ? or maybe the open backs help? The point is, do they get warm after a long time ? like 3 or max 4 hours ? i also didnt expect you to answer so fast, so thanks a lot again, and keep up the great work!
I'm seriously looking at the H6 Pros, but I don't know whether I should buy the open backs or closed backs. There are so many people on both sides of the fence, it's really hard to know what's right for me. My girlfriend works from home, and often watches Netflix beside me. I don't want to annoy her with my game sounds. My primary concern is how leaky the open backs are. She's also a very light sleeper, and sometimes sleeps on the couch beside me. How noticeable is the sound leak? I mostly play MMORPGs, but I play FPS games quite frequently as well. If I had to choose between which genre I'd prefer an advantage in, I'd choose FPS. MMOs get muted a good portion of the time to listen to music. I usually play at about 80% volume. My current headset (Plantronics Rig 500) has a weird effect where my game volume plays through the mic when it's in the muted position, but my voice doesn't get picked up. I hope I don't come across any issues like that with the H6 Pro.
Hi troy was looking at both open and close and confused of which to get. Games i play R6, insurgency, squad, hell let loose csgo EFT and a bunch more squad like games coming. which would you recommend?
@@District.24 Thanks for helping!! i think i have decided. If i get without gsx300 will just the motherboard be loud enough? or can i use the razer blackshark v2 dongle?
How is the difference in watching movies? I like my games emersive like an movie. I mostly play storyline games or gta roleplay. But I do love rich and warm sound while listening to music. The problem is I am scared with the open one, outside sounds will be to much and my sounds leak to much and in roleplay the feedback is shitty but on the other hand I really appeal to the open one for music. Now my choice being 50/50 I would love some help and also an depiction of what sounds best with movies where soundranges or the most realworld like. Making the overall difference an choice changer maybe. Thank you for the allready very detailed depiction of both
I love you, but I don't. haha (did subscribe!). I was looking at HD560S, H6Pro Open and H6Pro Closed. After looking at the video of the HD560S vs H6Pro closed, I was sold to the H6Pro (need a mic), but wanted open to have better imaging... so found this video and now I'm not sure what I want. I play on PC (Star Citizen, RDR2, Borderland, Tarkov, ...) but don't play competitive (I suck at FPS anyway), so I think the Open Back would be better at knowing where the sound come from (even if I don't ear the footstep as good)... but there's the mic probleme. I don't want people to loop their voice into the mic.
I'm looking to upgrade from my HyperX Revolver S, and H6pros seem like prefect ones that I'm willing to try. Tho I'm still little confused since today is first time I ever heard of open and closed back headsets, I never really payed attention to that. From video I get that these are both top notch, but since I'm going to pay quite alot for this headset I just don't want to miss out if open back is better for music since I love listening to music( and yes I do play fps games and little of open games but mostly online shooters such as rust) My question is if you could just help me out with my decision, should I try out open back or just stick with closed back since I've been using one for quite awhile and found sound to be superb( I am talking about Revolver S)
In the case of the H6PRO, I would recommend the closed-back version. I enjoy listening to music with them as much as I enjoy playing FPS games. Use Amazon, they have an excellent return policy if you're not happy.
@@District.24 Thanks for recommendation, unfortunatly I cannot use amazon since I'm in "third world" country and there is no amazon delivery avaliable.So I will have go order one directly from EPOS website. Also I am not sure if I should get bundle since I would be getting gsx300 for only 20$.
@@mv2986 if you still haven't gotten it, i would recommend that you do get the bundle. i just got my closed back bundle today and they sound great and the gsx 300 is an awesome bonus for the extra 20. p.s. forgot to add that music sounds great thru these imo, although my musical taste is pretty bass heavy so i might be biased in that aspect
I was using hyperx stuff they all are overated for me 😂 if u already use seinheiser /epos / plantronic u will never touch razer / sseries / hyperx etc cheap stuff😂
not for gaming, but for teaching students online using skype video calls, occationally music and movie watching, which one is a better choice. currently using a Jabra which is not coving the ears but on ears, not comfortable, feeling the presure force on head as well . thinking about gaming asset might be suitable for teaching as well. what do you think? any better choices? Many thanks
The EPOS H6PRO (closed). You need a closed-back for your situation. The mic is excellent. It’s easy to mute, and removable if you need it to be. I would recommend the white or blue version.
Wish I’d watched this last week before I purchased the closed backs :’) definitely would’ve swayed me to the opens. I’m one of those people who aren’t massively fond of the sound of the closed back because of how bright they sound. In your opinion, which do you think would be better for an immersive experience in an open world game: the h6pro opens, the pc38x, or even something else?
Great review! A question first you said you hear footsteps better on the closed one and then you say the imaging on the open-back is "as excellent as it is on the closed-back"? Im a bit confused, which one is the best for hearing footsteps?
Imaging is direction of the sound. The loudness of the sound comes from the elevated mids/highs. The open and closed versions have the same imaging, but the closed has a brighter sound signature making it easier to hear those footsteps coming.
Does the open back version still have the detail of the closed one? I want a headphone to be less fatiguing than the hyper x cloud alpha but with more detail soundstage and still get some bass
Looking to buy a headset for my laptop. I generally use it for playing minecraft with my sister so would like the option to connect to and hear the game as well as connect to my phone and hear phone call. I also have young children and would love a headset that has an “ambient sound mode” so that I can hear if they get out of bed/call for me etc. Would like the option to be wireless too but not essential. Think I’d prefer the closed going by your description but does it have an “ambient mode”? Sony inzone H9 have this feature but can’t see a review from you yet? And prefer the look of these :/ (Sorry for the essay just wanting advice)
If your laptop is a Mac then I highly recommend the Apple AirPods Max. It has everything you need. If you’re on PC then you’ll have to do some research, because I don’t know of a headset that matches all your criteria. The H9 Inzone has a crappy mic, so if you don’t mind that then I guess you could go with that. I don’t think the EPOS H3PRO Hybrid has an ambient mode, but you could look into that. I don’t think the Corsair HS80 does either, but double check. Lastly, I don’t think the Astro A50 has ambient mode either, but you should double check.
@@District.24 thankyou for taking the time to reply, I really appreciate it :) Unfortunately I don’t have a Mac -I have the airpod pros and absolutely love them so the airpod max would probably go down a treat. I love the appearance of the h3pro hybrid and honestly everything about them looks ideal for what I’m after, it’s just the lack of ambient noise which is putting me off. I watched your review-Having used them yourself is the wired mode as good as the h6pro? And do they completely cut out background noise? I don’t usually have my games too loud but usually have to take a headphone off one ear to hear thinks like door knocking or kids calling me. Would these be the same in your opinion?
The H3PRO Hybrid comes with passive noise cancelling. It won’t drown out big noises. It’s wired connection is pretty much the same as the H6PRO, but if I was you, I wouldn’t settle. You want a headset with an ambient mode, hold out for one. To be honest, that’s usually a feature you find on headphones not gaming headsets.
I'm considering buying the H6Pro but I play alot of Need For Speed and sports games in my situation what would be best for me open or closed? I listen to alot of music also and I'm on PS5. Thank you in advance
Just to reconfirm the confirmed from your side 😅, if I’m playing in a silent place would you prefer the open for the best Audio experience for gaming fps and movies on Xbox series X using Dolby atmos,, or closed is better both silent or mid noise environment.
Sound is subjective. It’s whichever sounds better to you. I prefer open when it’s a quiet environment, but I prefer closed when playing FPS games regardless of the environment.
Yo don't know if you will answer. Between these two what do you think would be better? I play usually singleplayer games and listen to music sometimes. There isn't much noise going in my house aside my PS5 noise but doubt that is loud enough.
So I already have a Sennheiser 58X I use in every game. But I thinking of looking for a close back to use for Halo and competitive FPS shooters like war zone etc. If I got the closed version of the h6 pro, do you think I would notice a notable difference in imaging etc?
Sound is subjective, so I don’t really know what you’ll hear, but I can tell you what I and many others hear with the H6PRO: amazing sound signature with incredible imaging. The best imaging in a gaming headset in the market today.
Yeah. On the PS5 you have to turn down the mic sensitivity, which works on some headsets, but not all. For example, I can't solve this problem on the Coolermaster MH630. I wish I never bought that headset, because there are so many people online complaining of the exact same problem.
Hello! Is there a high pitched electrical sound in the headphones, when all other sounds are turned off? I now own razer kraken v3, and this sound drives me crazy. So now i’m afraid of buying a new pair of epos headphones and hearing this sound again
What do you think about the EPOS H6 PRO for music? Open or closed? I love playing competive shooters but find myself listening to music while studying more often because I don't have time to play games. For context, I mostly listen to rnb. Thanks!!
It’s wonderful for music. This is one of the reasons I hold this headset in such high regard. It’s the most well rounded gaming headset I’ve found to date. It’s not feature rich like others, but those others don’t perform (sound and mic) like the H6PRO.
@@District.24 Great! These seem to be at a great price too in my country. Just wondering, is there much difference between open and closed back H6 pros for music?
Hey, I was wondering which one was the best option for me, the h6 pro closed, pc38x or the gsp 600, I want a headset focused on music but also able to be used for gaming. I also want a clear sound, with good bass. Which one is the best for me? And do you have any other recommendations for those preferences?
I am considering buying the open Epos H6pros open for Valorant competitive gaming. But I am not sure if I should get the closed pairs instead. What are your recommendations?
If you play in a quiet environment then open will work. If you play in a noisy environment, or you do so occasionally, then a closed version of the headset makes more sense.
@@vatoloco1243 After about a month of using the H6PRO open headset It was great. I preferred the EPOS H6PRO open headset, and having a better experience of the sounds being clear and crisp. It helped a lot to be aware of my surroundings. You will need to be in a quiet environment though for the open headset to function better
@@District.24 Hey bro, thanks for the recommendation. I've had the headset for 2 days now and I'm really satisfied. The only thing that bothers me is that the microphone is too sensitive. Although I set the mic level to 0 on my ps5 on the far left. It would be nice if you could turn it down a bit more..
Mic sensitivity can also be adjusted in-game, and by your team mates. Once you set it to where you want it on your end, then it’s up to your teammates to set theirs (what they’re hearing) if they find yours to loud.
@@District.24 thanks for answering bro. Also, im confused about foosteps. I hear that they're located in the low frequency (between 90 to 200hz range) according to audio gaming guide warzone analisis. Keep in mind that warzone audio sucks haha. But you think that they're located in the upper treble zone and highs?. Pd.: you try the tygr300r? New suscriber here bro ;)
@@District.24 Ive been looking at those recently as well as a pair of cheap closed backs to have around. I currently play with my 58x. worth saving more for the h60pro?
I got the closed version and returned it the same day. I took it out of the box, put it on and instantly disliked it. I felt very isolated from the outside world it was pretty spooky to be honest. I cant stand not being aware of my surroundings
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Dude, you are an amazing reviewer! You compared these two types of headphones, closed and open, and told the most important things, especially about the echo from the voices of the interlocutors in open headphones. Now I know for sure that I need closed ones. Thank you very much! P.S. Sorry for my english if that))
It was my pleasure.
Thank you bro, you are making exactly the type of comparison I was looking for ❤
Glad I could help
Thank you very much for sharing your opinion. I really think you are trying to help us decide the best option for everybody. Thanks again!
Thank you for the review. I like your style. I'm getting the H6PRO open, so I'm really looking forward to trying it out.
I really hope it works out for you. I’ve fallen in love with the H6PRO, I hope it has the same effect on you.
Subscribed, you are def one of the honest reviewers who get straight to the point! Respect
Funny enough the reason I want open back is for multiplayer. I play games where Im doing character voices and it helps a lot if I have a better ability to hear how Im sounding. But I also use an external mic separate from my headset.
Underrated. Honest. Precise. Informative. Subscribed.
Thanks and welcome
I agree bruh best sounding headset I've ever owned. If you have the open back it's better if you have an amp to go with it, so you can crank up the volume and play with the EQ.
Yes, you're absolutely right. I forgot to mention amps. I play on the PS5, and I don't use an amp, but on PC a feature rich amp and/or software can help you boost areas of sound that are lacking.
For the PS5, I use H6Pro closed with the. steelseries Arctis nova pro wired dac/amp… it’s amazing
Good day.. New subscriber here from the Philippines.. Thanks for giving us a detailed comparison that answered our questions.. Looking forward to buy the H6pro (open) becuase of this.. Hope to see your channel grows and improved more and more.. You deserve thousands of subscribers..
And just wanna say suggestions that maybe could help to make your video more informative.. Maybe you could put some texts info like pros/cons and the final summary at the last part of the video... Its just a suggesstion as a viewer..
Looking forward to see more.. God bless Sir Troy..
Thanks for sharing.
Great review. So looking forward to test the open version. Getting them tomorrow. :)
hey Troy really well done review! You definitely deserve more views and subs imo. I just got the HD560s but am missing the attached mic I've grown accustomed to over the years, so im considering buying a H6pro instead. I tend to play more single player games (cyberpunk, arkham games, rdr2 f.ex.) but I do still game with friends almost daily so Id love to know your input on which version of the H6pro I should get. I was leaning towards the open version at first because of the amazing sounds im getting from the HD560s but I wouldnt wanna get them if they do end up annoying my friends with the audio bleeding through and going into my mic.
I suggest the closed. You’ll have all your bases covered if you go with the closed version. Good luck to you.
Good thing I ordered the closed version today, I’m heavy on bf2042 right now and will be on mw2 heavy as well, should be coming in tomorrow, great video 👍🏾
Is it good?
How it is in mw2
The headphones have been great, great directional sound, you can hear people coming from all directions even tho I’ve stopped playing mw2, recently went back to mw2019, the movement alone makes that mw2019 much better
@@MJ_DaLegend thank you bro. Maybe we ll see each other in mw3 ;)
@@MJ_DaLegendAre you on console? I have the closed for the ps5 and I love them thus far but I’m wondering if the opens are better for fps games
I have the open back in my opinion the ear pads aren't comfortable enough. So I order DekonI midnight series ear pads. I know it's not I ideal to put leather ear pads on an open back. But wow it's very comfortable to wear and I am enjoying the sound even more.
If you are enjoying it more that's all that matters. Happy gaming, friend. Thanks for sharing.
I own a closed back but just purchase a open back. Can't wait to try it out. You need a AMP to get the full quality out of these headsets.
No you don’t. Its impedance is very low. Works great without any amp.
nice detailed review .... thanks bro
Glad you liked it
At hearing footsteps are better the open that’s the firstly reason of an open headphones, you can hear exactly where the footsteps are going...
The purpose of open-back headphones is to create a more natural sound. They invite a larger sound stage, and add much clarity. Footstep direction is dependent on imaging, and footstep clarity depends on prominent mids and volume. Sounds can sound clearer when they are louder. The H6PRO from EPOS has excellent footstep clarity, because the mids are so prominent on that headset - and it’s a closed-back. At the end of the day, which style (open/closed) that gets you the sound signature you desire is the one you’ll stick with.
great review, it helped a lot!
are they worth for listeting to music? i fund the audiotechnica a50x very bad!
Yes. That’s what makes them an excellent all around great gaming headset.
Great help in making my choice, thank you
My pleasure. :)
Mister Great videos 👍🏼
I'm very interested on these but while I'm watching reviews about h6pro I can't stop thinking why they don't designed them with a cap to take out and then make it open back, put that cap on and magically is closed back again on the same headset. Designers need more street men
You should email EPOS regarding your idea.
straight forward and very informative video, you definitely come across as a person who knows what he's talking about. i found these (white h6pro closed) on sale on amazon for £68, with the RRP being £150 it seems like a really good deal. would you still recommend i get these in 2024, or are there better ones out there for the current sale price? my use case is mixed, movies/music/gaming, but more so gaming (fps titles like warzone, battlefield, counter strike). also im assuming i dont need a DAC for these? ill be plugging it straight into my motherboard so hopefully they are easy to drive. reason im asking is another reviewer i watched before watching your video commented on these headphones saying without the dac (gsx300) these headphones are not so special and that the hyperx cloud alpha are better. dont know how reliable his opinion is on this matter, and would like to hear your opinion on this too.
Whoever said that doesn’t know what the hell they’re talking about. The H6PRO is the best all-round gaming headset I’ve seen, and is the perfect choice for you. You don’t need an amp for it l, because it has low impedance and high sensitivity. On my PS5, I plug it straight into my controller. On PC, if you’re using your motherboard’s built in amp then you should have no problems, unless you have a shitty motherboard amp. The GSX1000 and 1200 are low powered and out of date - don’t use them. If you feel you need to buy an amp then go with the Fiio K11. It has 1400mW of goodness. :). Go with the H6PRO (closed) and don’t look back.
Super review.
From my experience with 990, hd560, g Pro X, black shark, 712 , best feeling in FPS game was on open , cos foot steep can adjust on eq but on open headsets almost give me some space how far is , anyway that epos will my next , I hope they make some WiFi version,.
Yes, I forgot to mention amps. A good amp and/or software can really help a headset that's lacking. Although, the H6PRO "open-back" is not lacking at all. It's a fantastic headset.
Excellent comparison. Thanks!
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Hello my friend! Greetings from Mexico!!
Your chanel and comparations are amazing I love it! I have the Hyper X Cloud Revolver S since 2018 I buy it cuz I think omg they are so good! But past 4 years I'm not very happy whit they, so I'm gonna upgrade (thx by you) to the H6Pro, just 1 question; What version should i go for? The close or open? I want the best sound the best quality, I play a lot of Open world games like Assassin's Creed and history games like Metro, Tomb rider, Dishonored etc. And also play with friends a lot of FPS like BF5, Fortnite, Apex, Call of duty, and fall guys xD.
Thanks bro for being so helpful to the community! And sorry if my English is not too god, I'm trying to be better in the amazing language Saludos!
Hi. I prefer closed for FPS and open for RPG games. I think in your situation you want open. Start there. If your not happy with it then switch to closed. Make sure you use a company with a good return policy like Amazon. Best of luck.
que tal los h6pro, si te gustaron? yo tambien tengo los hyper x cloud revolver s
thanks for the great review
hey great video, I think it would be great if you could add tags or shortcuts to get to different parts of the video
Thanks for sharing.
Hello, i think this review was awesome. Also one of the best if not the best. Also the most detailed one.
Anyways i was hoping you could help me decide between h6pro open/closed and the hd560s
I live in a rather noisy environment (family)
I mostly play valorant and i dont listen to music much. I would also like to know if it has good directional imaging.
And thanks again for this detailed, great review.
Edit: i currently own the hyperx cloud 2
@@District.24 alright, thanks so much, but in the cloud 2 i often get hot or just get tired because of the weird feeling after long gaming sessions, do they "do" the same ? or maybe the open backs help?
The point is, do they get warm after a long time ?
like 3 or max 4 hours ?
i also didnt expect you to answer so fast, so thanks a lot again, and keep up the great work!
I'm seriously looking at the H6 Pros, but I don't know whether I should buy the open backs or closed backs. There are so many people on both sides of the fence, it's really hard to know what's right for me.
My girlfriend works from home, and often watches Netflix beside me. I don't want to annoy her with my game sounds. My primary concern is how leaky the open backs are. She's also a very light sleeper, and sometimes sleeps on the couch beside me.
How noticeable is the sound leak? I mostly play MMORPGs, but I play FPS games quite frequently as well. If I had to choose between which genre I'd prefer an advantage in, I'd choose FPS. MMOs get muted a good portion of the time to listen to music.
I usually play at about 80% volume. My current headset (Plantronics Rig 500) has a weird effect where my game volume plays through the mic when it's in the muted position, but my voice doesn't get picked up. I hope I don't come across any issues like that with the H6 Pro.
@@District.24 Also, why would I pay an extra 170$ for the H6 Pro instead of buying the H3? H3 = 90$CAD H6 Pro = 260$CAD.
Hi troy was looking at both open and close and confused of which to get. Games i play R6, insurgency, squad, hell let loose csgo EFT and a bunch more squad like games coming. which would you recommend?
Closed 100%. ;)
@@District.24 Thanks for helping!! i think i have decided. If i get without gsx300 will just the motherboard be loud enough? or can i use the razer blackshark v2 dongle?
@@District.24 if you compare with the latest G pro x v2 and the cloud 3? would you still pick h6?
Yes.
Im late but great comparison
How is the difference in watching movies?
I like my games emersive like an movie.
I mostly play storyline games or gta roleplay.
But I do love rich and warm sound while listening to music.
The problem is I am scared with the open one, outside sounds will be to much and my sounds leak to much and in roleplay the feedback is shitty but on the other hand I really appeal to the open one for music.
Now my choice being 50/50 I would love some help and also an depiction of what sounds best with movies where soundranges or the most realworld like.
Making the overall difference an choice changer maybe.
Thank you for the allready very detailed depiction of both
If I was in your shoes, I would have a dedicated headphones for music, and a dedicated headset for gaming.
@@District.24 yeah was thinking the same😅
I love you, but I don't. haha (did subscribe!).
I was looking at HD560S, H6Pro Open and H6Pro Closed.
After looking at the video of the HD560S vs H6Pro closed, I was sold to the H6Pro (need a mic), but wanted open to have better imaging... so found this video and now I'm not sure what I want. I play on PC (Star Citizen, RDR2, Borderland, Tarkov, ...) but don't play competitive (I suck at FPS anyway), so I think the Open Back would be better at knowing where the sound come from (even if I don't ear the footstep as good)... but there's the mic probleme. I don't want people to loop their voice into the mic.
H6PRO closed. It’s better than the open.
I'm looking to upgrade from my HyperX Revolver S, and H6pros seem like prefect ones that I'm willing to try. Tho I'm still little confused since today is first time I ever heard of open and closed back headsets, I never really payed attention to that.
From video I get that these are both top notch, but since I'm going to pay quite alot for this headset I just don't want to miss out if open back is better for music since I love listening to music( and yes I do play fps games and little of open games but mostly online shooters such as rust)
My question is if you could just help me out with my decision, should I try out open back or just stick with closed back since I've been using one for quite awhile and found sound to be superb( I am talking about Revolver S)
In the case of the H6PRO, I would recommend the closed-back version. I enjoy listening to music with them as much as I enjoy playing FPS games. Use Amazon, they have an excellent return policy if you're not happy.
@@District.24 Thanks for recommendation, unfortunatly I cannot use amazon since I'm in "third world" country and there is no amazon delivery avaliable.So I will have go order one directly from EPOS website.
Also I am not sure if I should get bundle since I would be getting gsx300 for only 20$.
@@mv2986 if you still haven't gotten it, i would recommend that you do get the bundle. i just got my closed back bundle today and they sound great and the gsx 300 is an awesome bonus for the extra 20.
p.s. forgot to add that music sounds great thru these imo, although my musical taste is pretty bass heavy so i might be biased in that aspect
@@frostytokes7427 How much better is the sound with gsx 300 compared to a amp includedd in a desktop motherboard?
I was using hyperx stuff they all are overated for me 😂 if u already use seinheiser /epos / plantronic u will never touch razer / sseries / hyperx etc cheap stuff😂
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Would really like to here your thoughts and comparisons of the h6pro vs the audeze penrose. Hope you get a hold of one of those soon.
Thanks for sharing.
not for gaming, but for teaching students online using skype video calls, occationally music and movie watching, which one is a better choice. currently using a Jabra which is not coving the ears but on ears, not comfortable, feeling the presure force on head as well . thinking about gaming asset might be suitable for teaching as well. what do you think? any better choices? Many thanks
The EPOS H6PRO (closed). You need a closed-back for your situation. The mic is excellent. It’s easy to mute, and removable if you need it to be. I would recommend the white or blue version.
@@District.24 thank you so much!
Do I need an amp and dac for this heatsets?
No.
Wish I’d watched this last week before I purchased the closed backs :’) definitely would’ve swayed me to the opens. I’m one of those people who aren’t massively fond of the sound of the closed back because of how bright they sound.
In your opinion, which do you think would be better for an immersive experience in an open world game: the h6pro opens, the pc38x, or even something else?
If you don’t need a mic, your choices are TYGR 300 R and HD 560S. If you do need a mic, the H6PRO open-back is your choice.
Great review! A question first you said you hear footsteps better on the closed one and then you say the imaging on the open-back is "as excellent as it is on the closed-back"? Im a bit confused, which one is the best for hearing footsteps?
Imaging is direction of the sound. The loudness of the sound comes from the elevated mids/highs. The open and closed versions have the same imaging, but the closed has a brighter sound signature making it easier to hear those footsteps coming.
@@District.24 Ohhh thank you for explaining so good! Keep up the reviews all of them are GREAT!
Does the open back version still have the detail of the closed one? I want a headphone to be less fatiguing than the hyper x cloud alpha but with more detail soundstage and still get some bass
You’ll get more detail from the “closed” version of the H6PRO.
Looking to buy a headset for my laptop. I generally use it for playing minecraft with my sister so would like the option to connect to and hear the game as well as connect to my phone and hear phone call. I also have young children and would love a headset that has an “ambient sound mode” so that I can hear if they get out of bed/call for me etc. Would like the option to be wireless too but not essential.
Think I’d prefer the closed going by your description but does it have an “ambient mode”?
Sony inzone H9 have this feature but can’t see a review from you yet? And prefer the look of these :/
(Sorry for the essay just wanting advice)
If your laptop is a Mac then I highly recommend the Apple AirPods Max. It has everything you need. If you’re on PC then you’ll have to do some research, because I don’t know of a headset that matches all your criteria. The H9 Inzone has a crappy mic, so if you don’t mind that then I guess you could go with that. I don’t think the EPOS H3PRO Hybrid has an ambient mode, but you could look into that. I don’t think the Corsair HS80 does either, but double check. Lastly, I don’t think the Astro A50 has ambient mode either, but you should double check.
@@District.24 thankyou for taking the time to reply, I really appreciate it :)
Unfortunately I don’t have a Mac -I have the airpod pros and absolutely love them so the airpod max would probably go down a treat.
I love the appearance of the h3pro hybrid and honestly everything about them looks ideal for what I’m after, it’s just the lack of ambient noise which is putting me off. I watched your review-Having used them yourself is the wired mode as good as the h6pro? And do they completely cut out background noise? I don’t usually have my games too loud but usually have to take a headphone off one ear to hear thinks like door knocking or kids calling me. Would these be the same in your opinion?
The H3PRO Hybrid comes with passive noise cancelling. It won’t drown out big noises. It’s wired connection is pretty much the same as the H6PRO, but if I was you, I wouldn’t settle. You want a headset with an ambient mode, hold out for one. To be honest, that’s usually a feature you find on headphones not gaming headsets.
Hey bro, are you using the headset with the ps5 3d option?
Yes.
I'm considering buying the H6Pro but I play alot of Need For Speed and sports games in my situation what would be best for me open or closed? I listen to alot of music also and I'm on PS5. Thank you in advance
I would say open, but sound is subjective. Start with the open, and if you don’t like the sound signature switch to closed.
@@District.24 I bought the Open one now so when I get it then I will see what I think
Just to reconfirm the confirmed from your side 😅, if I’m playing in a silent place would you prefer the open for the best Audio experience for gaming fps and movies on Xbox series X using Dolby atmos,, or closed is better both silent or mid noise environment.
Sound is subjective. It’s whichever sounds better to you. I prefer open when it’s a quiet environment, but I prefer closed when playing FPS games regardless of the environment.
Yo don't know if you will answer. Between these two what do you think would be better? I play usually singleplayer games and listen to music sometimes. There isn't much noise going in my house aside my PS5 noise but doubt that is loud enough.
Normally I would say open for that scenario, but the H6PRO open isn’t very good. So closed, or TYGR 300.
@@District.24 I see thanks. I also saw the PC38X. This audio stuff really is confusing lol. Mostly because I need a mic as well.
Stay away from the PC38X.
@@District.24 What's wrong with it? Ended up not buying anything yet
The clamp force is high, and the sound is too bright.
Hola! Cuál recomiendas para jugar Warzone y escuchar mejor los pasos? Abierto o cerrado?
Closed.
So I already have a Sennheiser 58X I use in every game. But I thinking of looking for a close back to use for Halo and competitive FPS shooters like war zone etc. If I got the closed version of the h6 pro, do you think I would notice a notable difference in imaging etc?
Sound is subjective, so I don’t really know what you’ll hear, but I can tell you what I and many others hear with the H6PRO: amazing sound signature with incredible imaging. The best imaging in a gaming headset in the market today.
The hearing there own voice thing could be fixed with a noise gate but thats pc only
Yeah. On the PS5 you have to turn down the mic sensitivity, which works on some headsets, but not all. For example, I can't solve this problem on the Coolermaster MH630. I wish I never bought that headset, because there are so many people online complaining of the exact same problem.
If you have to decide between EPOS H6 Closed or Astro A40, which one would you choose?
As a gamer who has owned two Astro A40's, an A50 and an A20, I can honestly tell you that the H6PRO is the best wired gaming headset I have ever used.
Hello! Is there a high pitched electrical sound in the headphones, when all other sounds are turned off? I now own razer kraken v3, and this sound drives me crazy. So now i’m afraid of buying a new pair of epos headphones and hearing this sound again
No. I have several EPOS headsets, and none of them do that. Give the H6PRO a try.
@@District.24 Thank you!
Would I need to eq the open back version or are they good out of the box? Using on ps5 for call if duty
I think the sound is perfect out of the box. EQ’ing is a personal choice.
do the closed back get hot in humid weather?
I don’t know. I have air conditioning. Mine are cool to the touch. I found the Berdynamics hot. I found Astro’s hot, but never the EPOS H6PRO.
Beyerdynamic Dt 770 pro vs Epos H6 pro closed, which one is more suitable for gaming?
EPOS H6PRO for the win!
Which do you prefer between the closed and open back? I don’t want too much bass
I prefer the closed. The open will give you less bass.
@@District.24 thank you so much
What do you think about the EPOS H6 PRO for music? Open or closed? I love playing competive shooters but find myself listening to music while studying more often because I don't have time to play games. For context, I mostly listen to rnb.
Thanks!!
It’s wonderful for music. This is one of the reasons I hold this headset in such high regard. It’s the most well rounded gaming headset I’ve found to date. It’s not feature rich like others, but those others don’t perform (sound and mic) like the H6PRO.
@@District.24 Great! These seem to be at a great price too in my country. Just wondering, is there much difference between open and closed back H6 pros for music?
Yes, there’s always a difference in sound between open and closed. I prefer the closed, some prefer the open. I suggest you experiment.
Not much, but enough to notice. It’s personal preference as to which headset you prefer the sound signature of.
Hey, I was wondering which one was the best option for me, the h6 pro closed, pc38x or the gsp 600, I want a headset focused on music but also able to be used for gaming. I also want a clear sound, with good bass. Which one is the best for me? And do you have any other recommendations for those preferences?
H6PRO. Enjoy!
@@District.24 Thank you so much!
Does the GSX 300 work on ps5? and will the sound be better with the GSX 300 connected?
No. Works on PC only. Amps generally improve sound of headphones, but the PS5 is so good you won’t need any amp unless your headphones is 100+ ohms.
I want to venture to the open back headphone sound and I want to upgrade from my hyper x cloud alpha
Then try the EPOS H6PRO “open”.
I am considering buying the open Epos H6pros open for Valorant competitive gaming. But I am not sure if I should get the closed pairs instead. What are your recommendations?
If you play in a quiet environment then open will work. If you play in a noisy environment, or you do so occasionally, then a closed version of the headset makes more sense.
@@District.24 alright, thanks a lot! I'm usually in a quiet environment the open pairs will work very well! You earned a sub
@@Tenshotsshow happy are u whit the open once did you stay whit them or you get the closed once after can you hear footsteps good ?
@@vatoloco1243 I ended up with the open H6pros. It does tend to work better if your in a quiet environment, and the footsteps I can hear clearly also
@@vatoloco1243 After about a month of using the H6PRO open headset It was great. I preferred the EPOS H6PRO open headset, and having a better experience of the sounds being clear and crisp. It helped a lot to be aware of my surroundings. You will need to be in a quiet environment though for the open headset to function better
which one would you recommend for hearing foot steps, closed or open?
Closed
What’s your headset holder/stand?
Just something I found on Amazon. Don’t remember the name.
@@District.24 oh okay thanks for replying anyways
h6pro open is the best gaming headset up into this point
For me, it’s the closed version, because I play primarily FPS games. Thanks for sharing.
@@District.24 I play primarily fps as well. For me its just easier to hear where people are coming from when you have both imaging and soundstage.
And that’s the way to do it. You always have to pick what works best for you.
are the earcups material the same on both open and close back?
Partially. I covered that in the video.
How is the closed back connexted to ps5 remote. Is it good
It’s connected via a cable from the headset to the controller. The connection is solid.
@@District.24 ok ty. Hows the volume ?
Is this headset good for ps5 ? Mostly playing Warzone.
Yes. I use mine on my PS5 to play BFV.
@@District.24 Hey bro, thanks for the recommendation. I've had the headset for 2 days now and I'm really satisfied. The only thing that bothers me is that the microphone is too sensitive. Although I set the mic level to 0 on my ps5 on the far left. It would be nice if you could turn it down a bit more..
Mic sensitivity can also be adjusted in-game, and by your team mates. Once you set it to where you want it on your end, then it’s up to your teammates to set theirs (what they’re hearing) if they find yours to loud.
Schiit amp/dac or sennheiser gsx for competitive gaming?
Schiit Hel 2. It’s brighter. In competitive gaming, you want the clarity you get from a brighter sound signature.
@@District.24 thanks for answering bro. Also, im confused about foosteps. I hear that they're located in the low frequency (between 90 to 200hz range) according to audio gaming guide warzone analisis. Keep in mind that warzone audio sucks haha. But you think that they're located in the upper treble zone and highs?.
Pd.: you try the tygr300r?
New suscriber here bro ;)
should i get h6pro closed or hd560s which is better in your opinion?
It depends on what you’re using it for primarily and secondarily.
@@District.24 gaming , watching movies
is there is a huge diffrence between the two ?
Get the H6PRO.
hola troy, son en realidad mejores que los hd 560s ??? para fps. quiero ir por los abiertos.
English please. :)
@@District.24 hello troy, are they actually better than the hd 560s??? for fps. I want to go through the open
The HD 560S has superior imaging to the H6PRO, so I would have to say the 560S is the better audio device for FPS gaming.
FPS gaming For PS5 Astro a50 or H6pro ? Any info
H6PRO. Better sound signature. Better mic. More durability.
How do the open version of these compare to the pc 38x?
Video coming.
@@District.24 nice
Coming from a guy with a PC 38x if you have a loud ass gaming laptop get a closed back
Agreed.
Hi can you hear your own voice during game chat?
No. Side tone is not a feature of the H6PRO.
Wait, 751 from coolermaster?
MH-751 from Cooler Master.
@@District.24 Ive been looking at those recently as well as a pair of cheap closed backs to have around. I currently play with my 58x. worth saving more for the h60pro?
H6PRO is my first choice. There are cheaper alternatives in Corsair and Steelseries.
I got the closed version and returned it the same day. I took it out of the box, put it on and instantly disliked it. I felt very isolated from the outside world it was pretty spooky to be honest. I cant stand not being aware of my surroundings
Well, now you know, and knowing is half the battle. G.I. Joe.