I played upwards of 1500hrs on my Astro 50's in the span of 2 years and I had no problems with them ever, they didn't hurt my head whatsoever after 5-6hr sessions, I used to love listening to music on them on the background on my pc. Spectacular headset I had them for 2-3 years before then sold them a 2 years ago but I'm getting back into gaming and I just wanted to do my due diligence to see if they have been surpassed but I'm happy to see they're still a good choice.
Stay away from astros. Nothing but problems. Love the ear cup comfort and the sound, but having to hard reset them every time I use them is a pain. Friends constantly complain about my mic cutting out. Half the time they don't connect to the base station. Or they won't charge over night due to the tiny connector prongs. When it works it's great, but it's been nothing but headaches as of late. Not worth the $300+ for a headset.
You can’t replace the cable unfortunately like you could with the Cloud II. So if the cable goes bad or shorts out then you have to buy a whole new headset 😢
@@robledosieteseis2291 i would assume so. Only downside is you wlll have to charge them up every few days. I havent gotten the wireless ones yet but it should be the exact same sound tech.
I'm getting the MMX 330 tomorrow, and I'm excited. Your review made me pull the trigger. I'm heavily into competitive gaming and besides the ability to pinpoint footsteps, another big plus for me is the lower latency compared to wireless. I'm coming from a SteelSeries Arctis 7P so I'm hoping for a nice upgrade in sound quality.
Can you provide feedback on this review after testing ? Especially in relation to the open side. I'm interested to know how well external sounds (keyboard, fan) can be heard. Also to know if it's really accurate on competitive FPS.
@poussin404 I've tested it with one evening of Overwatch 2. It's been really great so far! When I focused on it, I could hear my PC fans. I only tried this when I thought about it during my last round, which tells me that it's a non-issue since I actively had to focus on it and did not notice it prior during regular play. OW2 is not a demanding game and my fans are not hard at work and at a constant level, which probably helps. I noticed a big improvement in hearing footsteps over my Arctis 7P, but not so much in the directional sense (which is still great), but I almost had a feeling I was able to pick up detailed sounds from farther away (thus quicker). Even in chaotic moments. Absolutely and advantage. Compared with the fact that the thing is built like a tank but still light and comfortable, I am extremely happy with my purchase.
@poussin404 Couldn't be happier. It's built like a tank but light and comfortable. It sounds fantastic. One giant bonus due to the open design that I only realized once I used it: I can hear my own voice when I speak, as in a 'natural sidetone'. I was used to hearing myself through the mic, but this is so much better. I could hear my PC fans, but I only realized once I paid attention to it. During regular play, it's so quiet that it's a non-issue... but that is partly to the fact that my main game Overwatch 2 isn't resource heavy and won't make my PC sweat.
I agree with this list 100% ...Everyone raves about the Maxwells but i have read TONS of forums and reviews with people bitching about problems they have with the Maxwells, popping sounds, disconnects, resetting etc.. I had both and while the Maxwells sound WAY better out of the box than the A50s, The a50s really come to life and sound fkn incredible after you adjust your eq settings! The maxwells were just WAY too heavy and the volume of all the complaints I've read scared me. I returned the maxwells and have been rocking the A50s and absolutely 10000% happy with my decision! A side note, i am not a fan of the stock Astro ear pads, if you get the A50s def get the wicked cushions for them , they completely change the headset in comfort and sound quality! They are a MUST for this headset!
As of November 16, the Logitech g435 is on sale for only 37.00 (regular price 80.00) on Amazon. Solid headset and mic is much better than reviews mention.
Just got the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 gen 3 and I gotta tell ya I'm pretty happy. It was those, or the HyperX Cloud 3's. I'm surprised for newer hardware they weren't on the list.
Looking at the MMX 330pro and Astro A50, I was leaning towards the MMX 330 due to it being wired (advanced sound drivers) as I assumed that the Astro's couldn't compete in terms of audio and sound quality being wireless. However, after watching, it sounds like the Astro is close if not better even with it being wireless?
Goin with the logitech gpro 2 mainly cause i had the first version and by far has been the best headset ive ever had and i wanna see how big of an upgrade the new ones are
Would be awesome if they made a a50 g5 wired. I have been mainly using the corsair virtuoso pro with a steelseries gamedac gen2 most of this year. I really like the sound of it. Never tried a open back before. I thought it would be lacking on bass being a openback, possibly more than any steelseries. But to my surprise, they can get deep with the right eq & not lose any clarity at all through high volume. The headset can be had for as low as $90 refurbished direct from corsair. I ordered a backup last week because I like the headset so much.
The Astro a40s are the wired version. I haven’t looked it up but I’m sure if there’s a new generation of a50s, the a40s are out too. But yeah, it’s the exact same headset, just wired.
Bro...I have watched most of your videos and they all are great with honest reviews from you. really appreciate that. Currently I'm looking for a headset under $100 and it should have great bass and planning to listen to music as well other than gaming. What is the best in your opinion? help....
If you can wait until Black Friday/Cyber Monday, the Astro A40 regularly goes on sale for under $100, but right now it's at standard price. It has the best bass of any gaming headset under $100 by far. The HyperX Cloud Alpha can work if you apply enough EQ, but I'd try to hold out for that A40!
Welp, my A50’s crapped out after about 4 years. Was going to look into a new brand, but I guess according to this video, I had made the right purchase originally. Time to buy A50’s again.
I bought some lightly used maxwells and within a year they started crinkling whenever i moved my jaw (caused by pressure difference since they're closed) and they end up dying outright shortly after lol. Actually great headphones comparable to 600-700 wired easily but ridiculous life expectancy. I replaced em with hyperx's because in the end if they're gonna die might as well get em cheap and not give a damn.
Picked up the logitech g x pro headset a months back but found to be dissatisfied with the overall sound quality and muffled nature, i have since decided to look for some new headphones but unsure what to go for. I am looking for them to be very comfortable and have an open back too so i can hear myself (not necessary) with a microphone so i can talk to others and i would like them to have insane bass as i listen to music often. I would tend to just use headphones for calls and gaming so wired would be preferable but i dont mind wireless if they have low latency. That is such a lot to ask for in a pair of headphones but hopefully you can help me find a compromise? Thank you
Hello, good video! I don't know which of these to choose, could you advise me? cloud 3, cloud stinger 2 wireless, razer blackshark v2 x, and the redragon zeus x h510 which would you choose for gaming and music! thank you!
Dont bother with blackshark v2, they are snapping on the band to cuff link constantly... gone through 2 pairs.. and this last one lasted 1 month (i dont throw my headset around)
if the maxwells didnt have constant popping and crakling drivers, i'd order them again. returned them because almost pop my ear drums with the constant crackles. too bad, because the sound is amazing
@@XxKentokixX a day.... did this since day one. first i didnt notice it but then i started to add bass and at certin low hrz it pops like crazy. usualy when the hrz is very low, headphones just dont let that sound OUT. but these, it forces it out. and since it cant create that sound it makes pops and crackling instead. got in contact and exchanged.. same thing happend. then got a refound. then noticed a big update with the firmware that fixes sidetone wheel and could possibly fix this. gave it a last shot. it got worst. no more planar magnetic drivers for me its the worst. if you plan on getting these... try bass test videos see how low you can get. and also, test dolby atmos videos "theres a video where you see a montain and you hear lightning strike with rain... this is where i did my tests and this is where it almost pop my eardrums
@@XxKentokixX look for this video "Dolby Atmos 5.1 Surround Sound Test" by JD | MEDIA listend between 0:35 and 0:40 this is where it pops and crackles the most because its the hrz it have difficulty with. and yes plz, do let me know!
Can agree with the cracking and popping. If you play noisy games you won’t notice, but playing a very quiet game or waiting while no sound is present you can hear it, it’s very annoying but still keeping. Surprisingly the Sony xm4.s I think sound extremely good for gaming. Shockingly good. Better than maxwells in some games I played
A50s are garbage. Didn't matter if everything was updated.. they kept disconnecting like crazy. Hard resetting didn't help if anything kept making it worse. I'd play for maybe an hour & BAM!!! Absolutely zero audio whatsoever. I even took them back to best buy for another set & the same issues. After 2 months of trying to troubleshoot the issues I just gave up & went back to my A40s with the AMP(the newest version amp). Lesson I learned especially with some reddit advice. Stay wired. Stay clear away from wireless & just avoid the A50s at all cost as they just don't work.
For players planning to buy and hoard gaming headsets worth $300+ x5 pcs, just buy HD800S, Audeze (heavy), or Hifiman Arya. Use Rode or Shure mic then period. I tried several gaming headsets and most of those were sounded like crap, just get Astro 50, Sony or Audio Technica headphones instead.
@@daviddietschpersonally i recommend steel series artic nova pro wired or wireless or astro a50 gen 5 or a50x gen 5 both the same but the x uses the hdmi if u needed that
This somehow makes me want to go for a pair of Sennheiser HD 490 Pro + USB Mic instead if a pair of cans with the frequency range of 20 - 20 KHz gets the top pic of all those expensive ones!
Gen 5s are just fine for ps5 ....it takes 2 seconds to pop open the ps menu and adjust the slider. Been rocking the a50 gen 5s on ps5 and absoluttely love them after adjusting the eq settings, they sound pretty harsh out of the box and def need adjusted in the app which is simple as hell But yes, you are correct, you will not be able to adjust the game/chat settings on the ear cup itself of the gen 5s, like i mentioned it takes 2 seconds to hit the ps button and adjust the slider manually , this was never an issue for me
You won’t have any soundstage with those, all that sound will get shot right into your brain, and pinpointing enemies will be much harder. Been there done that, and I’m back to gaming headsets now lol.
Multiple other videos have the H6Pro and PC38X waaaay ahead of like 4 headsets listed here... Multiple Audiophiles have listed the PC38X their goto budget cans!!! So there's that too! Bout to get me a pair of H6Pro!!! Killer deals right now and only going to get better come Black Friday!!! They're both literally Sennheiser's! You should at least rate them with the caveat they quit making gaming headphones as they're better than 3/4 of your list!
Hear me out, i found two offers and i have no clue what to go for. 660sr(176$) for h6 pro open with gsx 300 OR 600sr(159$) for the pc38x black alone. Please give me ur insight as this will be my first ever headset purchase. I want comfort, mic quality and good directional sound for fps games.
I played upwards of 1500hrs on my Astro 50's in the span of 2 years and I had no problems with them ever, they didn't hurt my head whatsoever after 5-6hr sessions, I used to love listening to music on them on the background on my pc. Spectacular headset I had them for 2-3 years before then sold them a 2 years ago but I'm getting back into gaming and I just wanted to do my due diligence to see if they have been surpassed but I'm happy to see they're still a good choice.
Thank you
Stay away from astros. Nothing but problems. Love the ear cup comfort and the sound, but having to hard reset them every time I use them is a pain. Friends constantly complain about my mic cutting out. Half the time they don't connect to the base station. Or they won't charge over night due to the tiny connector prongs. When it works it's great, but it's been nothing but headaches as of late. Not worth the $300+ for a headset.
I swear by the Astro A50s. A bit expensive and not the greatest battery but sound quality/mic quality and product quality are incredible
70$ for the cloud 3 is just unbeatable.
You can’t replace the cable unfortunately like you could with the Cloud II. So if the cable goes bad or shorts out then you have to buy a whole new headset 😢
Is the wireless version good as the wired?
@@robledosieteseis2291 i would assume so. Only downside is you wlll have to charge them up every few days. I havent gotten the wireless ones yet but it should be the exact same sound tech.
its bad sounding tho
Was very uncomfortable, I had to return mine
I went with the Rog Delta 2 headset and I am more than satisfied with them. The mic is better than previous reviews.
Just in time! Yesterday my headset broke and I was thinking about looking for videos to get the best option, thanks man ❤
I'm getting the MMX 330 tomorrow, and I'm excited. Your review made me pull the trigger. I'm heavily into competitive gaming and besides the ability to pinpoint footsteps, another big plus for me is the lower latency compared to wireless.
I'm coming from a SteelSeries Arctis 7P so I'm hoping for a nice upgrade in sound quality.
Can you provide feedback on this review after testing ? Especially in relation to the open side. I'm interested to know how well external sounds (keyboard, fan) can be heard. Also to know if it's really accurate on competitive FPS.
@poussin404 I've tested it with one evening of Overwatch 2. It's been really great so far! When I focused on it, I could hear my PC fans. I only tried this when I thought about it during my last round, which tells me that it's a non-issue since I actively had to focus on it and did not notice it prior during regular play. OW2 is not a demanding game and my fans are not hard at work and at a constant level, which probably helps. I noticed a big improvement in hearing footsteps over my Arctis 7P, but not so much in the directional sense (which is still great), but I almost had a feeling I was able to pick up detailed sounds from farther away (thus quicker). Even in chaotic moments. Absolutely and advantage. Compared with the fact that the thing is built like a tank but still light and comfortable, I am extremely happy with my purchase.
@poussin404 Couldn't be happier. It's built like a tank but light and comfortable. It sounds fantastic. One giant bonus due to the open design that I only realized once I used it: I can hear my own voice when I speak, as in a 'natural sidetone'. I was used to hearing myself through the mic, but this is so much better. I could hear my PC fans, but I only realized once I paid attention to it. During regular play, it's so quiet that it's a non-issue... but that is partly to the fact that my main game Overwatch 2 isn't resource heavy and won't make my PC sweat.
i just went and pulled the trigger on the mm330 pro as well, hope it doesnt disappoint
I agree with this list 100% ...Everyone raves about the Maxwells but i have read TONS of forums and reviews with people bitching about problems they have with the Maxwells, popping sounds, disconnects, resetting etc.. I had both and while the Maxwells sound WAY better out of the box than the A50s, The a50s really come to life and sound fkn incredible after you adjust your eq settings! The maxwells were just WAY too heavy and the volume of all the complaints I've read scared me. I returned the maxwells and have been rocking the A50s and absolutely 10000% happy with my decision!
A side note, i am not a fan of the stock Astro ear pads, if you get the A50s def get the wicked cushions for them , they completely change the headset in comfort and sound quality! They are a MUST for this headset!
As of November 16, the Logitech g435 is on sale for only 37.00 (regular price 80.00) on Amazon. Solid headset and mic is much better than reviews mention.
Just got the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 gen 3 and I gotta tell ya I'm pretty happy. It was those, or the HyperX Cloud 3's. I'm surprised for newer hardware they weren't on the list.
Thanks for the detailed review !! gonna buy the Logitech g2 X pro.
Looking at the MMX 330pro and Astro A50, I was leaning towards the MMX 330 due to it being wired (advanced sound drivers) as I assumed that the Astro's couldn't compete in terms of audio and sound quality being wireless. However, after watching, it sounds like the Astro is close if not better even with it being wireless?
Hey what did you go with? I'm stuck too lol
#1🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥maxwell audeze best sound
Goin with the logitech gpro 2 mainly cause i had the first version and by far has been the best headset ive ever had and i wanna see how big of an upgrade the new ones are
Right on, they're much better in terms of headphone audio and the new features like Bluetooth/2.4 GHz switching are great.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews sweet 🙏 tanks
Would be awesome if they made a a50 g5 wired. I have been mainly using the corsair virtuoso pro with a steelseries gamedac gen2 most of this year. I really like the sound of it. Never tried a open back before. I thought it would be lacking on bass being a openback, possibly more than any steelseries. But to my surprise, they can get deep with the right eq & not lose any clarity at all through high volume. The headset can be had for as low as $90 refurbished direct from corsair. I ordered a backup last week because I like the headset so much.
The Astro a40s are the wired version. I haven’t looked it up but I’m sure if there’s a new generation of a50s, the a40s are out too.
But yeah, it’s the exact same headset, just wired.
@@jakec3172 Different drivers:
A40-"Transducer Principle: Dynamic, Open 1.57 in (40 mm)"
A50x-"1.57 in (40 mm) PRO-G GRAPHENE "
Bro...I have watched most of your videos and they all are great with honest reviews from you. really appreciate that. Currently I'm looking for a headset under $100 and it should have great bass and planning to listen to music as well other than gaming. What is the best in your opinion? help....
If you can wait until Black Friday/Cyber Monday, the Astro A40 regularly goes on sale for under $100, but right now it's at standard price. It has the best bass of any gaming headset under $100 by far.
The HyperX Cloud Alpha can work if you apply enough EQ, but I'd try to hold out for that A40!
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews thanks bro...ill try to find an A40 ❤✌
Welp, my A50’s crapped out after about 4 years. Was going to look into a new brand, but I guess according to this video, I had made the right purchase originally. Time to buy A50’s again.
Keep it going
I bought some lightly used maxwells and within a year they started crinkling whenever i moved my jaw (caused by pressure difference since they're closed) and they end up dying outright shortly after lol. Actually great headphones comparable to 600-700 wired easily but ridiculous life expectancy. I replaced em with hyperx's because in the end if they're gonna die might as well get em cheap and not give a damn.
Picked up the logitech g x pro headset a months back but found to be dissatisfied with the overall sound quality and muffled nature, i have since decided to look for some new headphones but unsure what to go for. I am looking for them to be very comfortable and have an open back too so i can hear myself (not necessary) with a microphone so i can talk to others and i would like them to have insane bass as i listen to music often. I would tend to just use headphones for calls and gaming so wired would be preferable but i dont mind wireless if they have low latency. That is such a lot to ask for in a pair of headphones but hopefully you can help me find a compromise? Thank you
astro a40 tr is good for games and quallity?
Hello, good video! I don't know which of these to choose, could you advise me?
cloud 3, cloud stinger 2 wireless, razer blackshark v2 x, and the redragon zeus x h510 which would you choose for gaming and music! thank you!
Dont bother with blackshark v2, they are snapping on the band to cuff link constantly... gone through 2 pairs.. and this last one lasted 1 month (i dont throw my headset around)
how does the 330 pro compare to the HD 560S??
I'm getting a beyer TYGR 300 I'd like to know your personal opinion!
My absolute favorite headphones and I’ve tried so many
if the maxwells didnt have constant popping and crakling drivers, i'd order them again. returned them because almost pop my ear drums with the constant crackles. too bad, because the sound is amazing
How long did the maxwells last you?
@@XxKentokixX a day.... did this since day one. first i didnt notice it but then i started to add bass and at certin low hrz it pops like crazy. usualy when the hrz is very low, headphones just dont let that sound OUT. but these, it forces it out. and since it cant create that sound it makes pops and crackling instead. got in contact and exchanged.. same thing happend. then got a refound. then noticed a big update with the firmware that fixes sidetone wheel and could possibly fix this. gave it a last shot. it got worst. no more planar magnetic drivers for me its the worst.
if you plan on getting these... try bass test videos see how low you can get. and also, test dolby atmos videos "theres a video where you see a montain and you hear lightning strike with rain... this is where i did my tests and this is where it almost pop my eardrums
@@jeffalv6176 ok, I will try the Maxwell and tell you about my experience and first impression.
@@XxKentokixX look for this video "Dolby Atmos 5.1 Surround Sound Test" by JD | MEDIA listend between 0:35 and 0:40 this is where it pops and crackles the most because its the hrz it have difficulty with. and yes plz, do let me know!
Can agree with the cracking and popping. If you play noisy games you won’t notice, but playing a very quiet game or waiting while no sound is present you can hear it, it’s very annoying but still keeping. Surprisingly the Sony xm4.s I think sound extremely good for gaming. Shockingly good. Better than maxwells in some games I played
What about Turtle Beach Atlas Air ?
Thanks. Currently, Cloud 3 is 57 or 90 for wireless and Epos H6pro is 100. ALl priced in euros. Which one would you pick? Quite confused
Cloud III wired, best value pick there.
Any of these have chatmix dials for pc gaming?
Maxwell and A50 X.
Best ps5 headset for wireless?
Was the Razer v4 taken into consideration when making this list wonder where it would fall in this list
EPOS Audio H6PRO ??
Whats better to get:cloud 3,h6 pro or pc38X? And w video btw💙🙏🏻
Pc38x has much better detail and better frequency range. I’ve had both and I returned the h6pro
use Dolby atoms with the maxwell sheshhhh maxwell the best great for audiophile heads
A50s are garbage. Didn't matter if everything was updated.. they kept disconnecting like crazy. Hard resetting didn't help if anything kept making it worse. I'd play for maybe an hour & BAM!!! Absolutely zero audio whatsoever. I even took them back to best buy for another set & the same issues. After 2 months of trying to troubleshoot the issues I just gave up & went back to my A40s with the AMP(the newest version amp).
Lesson I learned especially with some reddit advice. Stay wired. Stay clear away from wireless & just avoid the A50s at all cost as they just don't work.
For players planning to buy and hoard gaming headsets worth $300+ x5 pcs, just buy HD800S, Audeze (heavy), or Hifiman Arya. Use Rode or Shure mic then period. I tried several gaming headsets and most of those were sounded like crap, just get Astro 50, Sony or Audio Technica headphones instead.
I’m getting he1000se. I wonder how these mmx 330 pros sound compared to 900 pro x. As far as mic, antilon mod mic is better than any headset mic.
Which is best for ps5?
@@daviddietschpersonally i recommend steel series artic nova pro wired or wireless or astro a50 gen 5 or a50x gen 5 both the same but the x uses the hdmi if u needed that
This somehow makes me want to go for a pair of Sennheiser HD 490 Pro + USB Mic instead if a pair of cans with the frequency range of 20 - 20 KHz gets the top pic of all those expensive ones!
@@laggmonstret Wait till you learn that the range of human hearing is only 20 Hz - 20 kHz.
im also thinking about going for this combo, did you pull the trigger? and what mic are you thinking to use
@laggmonstret
So for ps5 u pretty much need the a50x not the gen5 .. becuase u cant use game chat mix
Gen 5s are just fine for ps5 ....it takes 2 seconds to pop open the ps menu and adjust the slider. Been rocking the a50 gen 5s on ps5 and absoluttely love them after adjusting the eq settings, they sound pretty harsh out of the box and def need adjusted in the app which is simple as hell
But yes, you are correct, you will not be able to adjust the game/chat settings on the ear cup itself of the gen 5s, like i mentioned it takes 2 seconds to hit the ps button and adjust the slider manually , this was never an issue for me
The best gaming headsets, are not headsets at all but, IEMs.
You won’t have any soundstage with those, all that sound will get shot right into your brain, and pinpointing enemies will be much harder. Been there done that, and I’m back to gaming headsets now lol.
Multiple other videos have the H6Pro and PC38X waaaay ahead of like 4 headsets listed here... Multiple Audiophiles have listed the PC38X their goto budget cans!!! So there's that too!
Bout to get me a pair of H6Pro!!! Killer deals right now and only going to get better come Black Friday!!! They're both literally Sennheiser's!
You should at least rate them with the caveat they quit making gaming headphones as they're better than 3/4 of your list!
I would put the H6Pro directly under the A-Spire and the PC38X directly under the Maxwell.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews Nice, TYVM! 👍
Hear me out, i found two offers and i have no clue what to go for. 660sr(176$) for h6 pro open with gsx 300 OR 600sr(159$) for the pc38x black alone. Please give me ur insight as this will be my first ever headset purchase. I want comfort, mic quality and good directional sound for fps games.
why does some of those mice sounds better than ur SHURE ?? either that or its severly badly tuned
My new recording environment is not ideal, so I had to use AMD Sound Suppression on it for this video. Didn't use it for the headset mics though.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews oh thats why. Anyways great video! Have you had a chance to compare this list to the newly released Kraken V4 pro btw?
No arctis nova pro wireless?
Nah. Bought it, sold it. It's just okay imo compared to these 5.
It sounds like shit I’m sorry
Cloud III Wireless... 120$ on sale, just top.
Definitely a great deal! I'd get it
Maxwell or A50s?
A50