@@HardwareCanucks ur a positive man and a beautiful one :D I hope u don’t feel down cause of that matter, I’m sure if u put ur work back in you’ll be back to where you like 🫂
I've really been enjoying the Corsair HS80, but I found the volume output of the microphone to be just a bit too low. Easily resolved it by adding some pre-amp through Equalizer APO.
Did you get Equalizer EPO from my Corsair forum post? I had the same issue and fixed it using EQ APO as well. Battery life for me has been pretty good. I gamed from 10am til about 1am last Saturday and didn't get the low battery warning. I use a V curve in the iCue EQ. I wear glasses and they are super comfy. Also the drivers are canted inside so they are angled similar to the angle your ears poke out from your head. My ears don't touch anything inside the earcups and it's amazing. Once Corsair fixes the mic issue and quality control problems with erratic battery life differences between units, they will have the perfect wireless headset imo. Some may argue for adding bluetooth but I don't care about that as a feature.
Epos h6pro closed back for fps is insane. I used hyper x cloud alpha for 4+ years and the footsteps on that headset where good but the H6pro is next level and the bass isn’t such a bang in your ear when explosions go off ect. This allows you to have the headset on a higher volume to better hear footsteps.
@@KarlwithaC Well yea there are on PC, but madden and fifa on pc are on the same feature spec like the old gens. you will never get the cool new features on your pc, you HAVE TO buy it on next gen consoles...
I have Logi G Pro X, Arctis 3, Arctis Prime, GSP 601, Arctis 1 Wireless, Tuf H3. For gaming and movie and comfort Arctis Prime my daily headset so far. I'm using GSX 300 sound card and with Arctis Prime in gaming i just say another level of hearing.
The HyperX Cloud Flight S Wireless is very underrated. Doesn't get much attention in the media either. Very comfortable, wireless, good quality, and it's charged with a qi charger. I have a mouse and headset that both charge with the same qi charger, and it's even the same charger as my earbuds, phone, and watch. One universal wireless charger for everything. I love it. And then my mousepad has a qi charger in it to round it all off.
I have the original could flights , Ive upgraded my ear cups to sheep skin leather from brainwavz and I love them , decent sound, awesome battery life , very comfy and light… I’m just looking to upgrade to something with higher end sound now , wondering for EPOS is going to do a wireless version of the H6Pro
Cloud 2 wireless has lower delay by a decent margin compared to that headset. Not a bad headset tho and still prob worth buying if you don't care about wireless delay.
My Hyperx Cloud Alphas have been my go to headset for the last few years, I didn't think headsets could sound much better. That was until I got the EPOS H6Pro closed. These are on a whole new level, like theatre for your ears 👂
And if you have slightly more budget, get a Sennheiser HD6XX (basically a 600 just cheaper) and some sort of external mic (even if just a blue snowball)
@@frozenfenix0 and thats much better than some crap gaming headset also you are incorrect. Even a HD 560s and mod mic is cheaper than gaming headsets. Some gaming headsets are $350/400..
@@HardwareCanucks For me it's the comfort and the audio they deliver. The presets are pretty good but i have them dialled in to the sound i prefer. I also have the modkit to turn them in to a closed back when i'm in the mood for gaming isolation. They've been around a long time like the Cloud II's so Astro must be doing something right.
@@babenkoff I have friends that has the A50, and while they love them they also hate them. It's complex... The comfort is very good and the feature set border on fantastic, especially for such an old design. But they all have had firmware issues, driver issues and flat out weird things happening. One of them had to duck out of a gaming session recently as he couldn't get Discord to play nice with the A50. Or it was some kind of firmware/driver/settings issue. Whatever the case nothing he did could get the sound in Discord working as it should. Last I heard he had spent the evening messing about trying everything from firmware and drivers upgrades to testing the headset with a clean computer. Eventually as our game session was running down we got a message he had it working, he hoped. I wouldn't even have mentioned that if it wasn't that everyone I know who have that headset has had similar things happen. Still, when it works it's really good, and fortunately it seems that over the years the stability has become better and better. Another great thing is that they have spares available for them. Something you can't count on for most brands and models.
I bought the Blackshark V2 at launch, was very happy with them though started to get into entry level audiophile stuff. Ended up with an AT AD-500 but plugged into the Razer USB sound card so I get the much nicer audio alongside the ability to change the profiles through the Razer software depending on if I am playing a game, listening to music etc. I don't bother with the software surround etc but it does have a normalisation setting which works well to not go deaf playing Tarkov. Definitely a hybrid approach and plan on getting a proper DAC/Amp but for now works well.
Thanks for giving us a very wide range of headphones to look at! I've actually been taking a closer look at the new H3Pro Hybrids from EPOS and would love to see what you guys have to say about them, especially considering their price range and feature set.
Does the H6pro sound good with onboard-sound too or do I need a soundcard to enjoy it? And does the closed version have sidetone, so that u can hear yourself?
Thanks for all your videos. Despite watching many, I haven't successfully identified the right combo of features for me, partly because I'm uncertain how easy it is to convert a 3.5mm connector (example from a SHP9500S+V-Moda combo) to USB. My headset is for ATC voice comms only in FS2020. Other sim sounds will pipe through desktop speakers via a typical analog connection. For USB connection, is a Schiit overkill for my voice comms, vs a simple 3.5mm-USB Amazon adapter? Appreciate your guidance. PRIORITIES: - Big head, tall ears, glasses headset not too clampy, swivel and light weight a bonus - No noise cancelling for ears, need to hear my desktops as secondary sound source - Wired - Open Back - Clear Mic - Connect via USB to PC (if through a 3.5mm adapter, which one?) - Budget $50-200 Based on all I've read, leaning towards: Cooler Master MH-752 (USB) or PC37X or Game One + USB adapter TBD or SHP9500S+V-Moda combo + USB adapter TBD
Watching these listening through my GSP370's, I was super hyped seeing the H6Pro's and thinking they were the new wireless offerings from EPOS. And then realising they were wired. Man! Why you gotta play with my feelings like that 😅
Personally, I feel a mounted microphone will always be the way for me. The reason I still look into gaming headsets over enthusiast level headphones is because I want to shift to a 2.4GHz wireless. Wireless headset with mounted microphone just seems like the absolute optimal setup for gaming, meetings, and recording. Just hoping for your G435 review. Honestly I'm just happy they introduced a new cheap headset with both 2.4GHz and BT, which is something I wish the Barracuda X had because I much prefer the low profile version of the Barracuda X over the G435. Hoping the next Logitech Pro X Wireless will carry this feature, but its unlikely cause the BT feature on top of 2.4GHz is pretty niche in the performance end. Also hoping you review the GTW 270 Hybrid, since it seems its the first wireless in-ears with low latency functions for gaming. IIRC, it uses aptx Low Latency with its own usb-c dongle to achieve this.
Are there more detailed / audiophile focused reviews of gaming headsets and headphones out there? Sure, but Dmitry cares about exactly the same things I care about with headsets, and for the last couple of years, I've 100% agreed with Dmitry's favorites. I'm curious how he'd rate the React Plus or EPOS H6Pro's compared to the king of gaming headset mic's, the Drop PC37X.
@@ACE112ACE112 my question was rhetorical. The answer was obviously yes, but my point was that Dmitry's reviews are simple, straight and to the point, he focuses on general ergonomics, sound quality, mic quality and overall "gameability".
that thing's like $280. the $180 sennheiser one is nearing the edge of obtainable for the gaming headphone market. a dt 770 or dt 990, and a cheap Lavalier mic for under $200 will fit most who might want the mmx 300 (two cables vs one though).
I have a pair of Sony PS4 Platinum w/3d audio & bluetooth. I've used them with my PS4, PS5 & PC...and my ipod :D ... I find they delivery very clear and clean sound, the 3d audio is actually really good on both systems, (PS5 headset audio is different from PS4), and with DTS on PC it's especially nice, watching movies, I dont use DTS for gaming. They can be loaded with custom profiles or presets and have some (not many) specific game manufacturers profiles. As for battery life, tbh I have never let them run down to find out, but I believe its 10 hours..dont quote me on that. The only bad thing I can say about them is the headband is a "rubber" type material and can be uncomfortable after a couple hours, I modified mine to have a nice soft foam cushion. Would be interested in a "console vs other" headset comparison.
I use the wireless big brother of the logitech, the G733, and it's fantastic. Audio is tunable with the G software and the memory foam earcups are super comfy. I definitely recommend.
Very nice! I mean let's just take a moment to appreciate how this is filmed. Love the lighting, the composition of the products and the neat look of Dimitiri's desk. Maybe you should rank your choices for us in an easier way or put some on-screen prompt. I don't really recall what are the top picks at the end of the day. Also would love to see a behind the scenes of how you shoot your videos.
I've owned multiple wireless corsair headsets and every one has had battery issues, either losing its life incredibly quickly, or suddenly thinking its on low battery right out the box, or like yours, just not doing the advertised time. But god damn I need their microphone quality damnit
I switched from an open-back headset to a wireless headset and even though it would be a downgrade in terms of audio quality, I don't really notice the difference that much. I more prefer the convenience over my wire getting stuck all the time. And yes audiophile headphones will sound better in the end but that doesn't mean they're gonna be better in terms of directional audio. Headphones like the Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro are also too costly for the majority cause you'd need the headphones, a dac/amplifier and a seperate microphone if you'd need one, wich the majority won't pay for.
If you like the HS80, I would suggest to RMA it, if your battery-life is really that low. My HS80 is running at least 12h+ on a full charge, which is less than my Arctis 7, but still "okay". The charging time however is very long...way over 3 hours, as the last few percents state of charge, the charging current goes down to 100mA (it charges at max ~500mA when the state of charge is below ~70%).
Corsair hs80 is so good battery time 19-20 hours turn off the rgb! and that mic is just crazy good gonna be hard using something else after this headset and yeah its wireless :D
I recommend BadSeedTech if you want some "audiophile headphones for gaming" reviews, his reviews helped me land on the Schiit stack and Beyer Dynamic DT1990 Pro's for my gaming setup.
@@ragetobe their cheapest ranges will blow any "gaming headset" out of the water, then you'll have plenty of spare change for a USB mic or a Bluetooth modmic
@@joshuawest3906 I have very nice headphones for music but I use Astros for gaming ebcause I can move from PC to Console without having to take a mic with me or even locate one on the sofa. I don't bel;eive the headphoens you are talking about could solve that problem which is why gaming headphones exist. I am a tradesman and I try to always use the correct tools for the job.
Just get the beyerdynamic dt 880 600 ohm with the magni heresy paired with the modi 3+. For the mic I guess an akg p120. For a simpler set-up the Akg K712’s paired with the schiit hel and with the akg p120.
Great review! If you have the budget and don't want any compromise in terms os sound and mic quality I highly recommend the team tyger setup from beyerdynamic. Really good design, top comfort and top sound stage. Keep in mind the tyger 300r is open back tho.
I like the feedback when the headsets are worn with glasses, but can you try it with thicker plastic frames as well? and in talking about getting a new pair, Ill have to wait for my HS50 non-pro (which was the first video I watched from you guys, and helped me deciding to get it) to break, however, I did got it replacement earpads from Misodiko, therefore extending its lifespan.
Loved the video .. How about reviews on 7.1 ( Atmos ? suround sound etc ) head phones . Not really seen anyone reviewing them for game/movies . Games coming out with surround sound and the like features ,etc.
I've just gotten the H6 pro closed and when I plugged it to my laptop the sound is just horrible, it feels more like a $10 headset than a $180 one, could it be that I'd need to use a DAC/amp like the GSX300 ?
I am currently using the PC38X after watching all reviews available. I had been using the Cloud 2 since 2018, it still works but I needed a change and wanted to try open back.
@@Barak600 it works great, takes time to adjust to the sound although needs more volume about 70, compared to cloud 2 about 40. At least the sound does not crackle at full in PC38X
Nah i LOOOOVE the PC38x - one of my favorite headsets designs because of comfort and audio. It's just they are fairly old (compared to all these more recent pairs). -D.
@@HardwareCanucks How do you stack the PC38x against the H6PRO? The 373d/37x were my favorite headsets and I'm looking to pick one of the newer successors.
Nice vid! Is there any way we can get another video like this but with more even price ranges? I noticed some headphones had more lux versions in the above 100 dollar range but most of them weren't reviewed here; Then others only had expensive models and were presented without a proper match up... Same thing applies for wired vs wireless headphones... Love your vids! Just want more 👏😎
The Logitech G733 or the Sennheiser RS 175 ? I want to use it for my PC for gaming, movies and music. Also I am using an external sound card with optical IN. Thanks
Here are my budget options that have crazy good sound the Koss ksc75x and the koss kph30i. I think they are both under $30 usd and limited lifetime warranty. I have been using them the last couple of months and I seriously can't believe how good they sound. They look like they should suck but holy hell if you actually give them a try. Yikes... so good
My current headset has terrible audio bleed from the earcups into the boom mic. What is your experience with music playing while in Voice Comms like Discord? Do these open-backs not bleed into the Samson? Thank you for response; I'm the guy with 72 tabs open researching : P
@@jhuckabey1976 ive never had that issue with this setup. ive even made recordings of myself and played the audio back in the headset over and over to make my opinions... i also have the windows settings for mic pick up at 100% with minimal to no extra noise. the mic is plugged into a usb port.. forgot to mention im using the mic on boom arm with a shock mount as my cheap boom arm springs would sometimes pick up in the mic while adjusting the boom...
Not a gaming headset, but I'm using the wh1000xm3 (well the Sony active noise cancelling not sure I spelled the name correctly 😅) and I'm super happy But it has been a blessing comparing to my old steelseries one. I don't hear my pc fans anymore (with a 3080 and ryzen 9 the fans are spinning quite fast 😅), and it is a really great experience with 30+ hours of battery life
I have a Kraken V2 X USB as a daily driver, just because of how comfortable they are and the digital volume control is so nice to have, but unfortunately the USB sound card is hissing quite often, sometimes it even accumulates current and makes a loud blast in your ears. And recently the plastic chassis just splitted in half. Razer makes great mice, but I can't say the same about headsets. I think I will just buy a mic mod for an actual music headphones.
Ok, I just moved on the Epos H6 Pro from your link. I have a small fortune in headsets that are not much more than junk,so it's time to get a decent one. Hopefully these will last.
Microphone Samples (timestamps for easier direct comparison between headsets)
13:01 Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless
13:22 Logitech G335
13:43 Steelseries Arctis PRIME
13:59 Fnatic React+
14:18 EPOS H6 PRO
14:39 Razer Kraken V3 X
We see those guns in the thumbnail 😉
lol Frank ... nothing like your chiseled jawline!
Not only he has accumulated headsets he also accumulated gains 💪
Which guns?🙂
sus
😑🤨😏
These two have the best mics: 13:01 and
13:59, Thanks as always, a very good review!
I saw the Guns and I clicked! 💪🏻
Thanks for checking out the vid man :) I'm so out of shape (compared to before the pandemic) I'm surprised I still have something lol
-D.
@@HardwareCanucks ur a positive man and a beautiful one :D
I hope u don’t feel down cause of that matter, I’m sure if u put ur work back in you’ll be back to where you like 🫂
Same here man. 💪
Keep training....
So hot.... I love nerds with big packs and big guns.
I dunno, I think the dude from Optimum Tech got bigger guns. lol
I've really been enjoying the Corsair HS80, but I found the volume output of the microphone to be just a bit too low. Easily resolved it by adding some pre-amp through Equalizer APO.
Did you get Equalizer EPO from my Corsair forum post? I had the same issue and fixed it using EQ APO as well.
Battery life for me has been pretty good. I gamed from 10am til about 1am last Saturday and didn't get the low battery warning. I use a V curve in the iCue EQ.
I wear glasses and they are super comfy. Also the drivers are canted inside so they are angled similar to the angle your ears poke out from your head. My ears don't touch anything inside the earcups and it's amazing. Once Corsair fixes the mic issue and quality control problems with erratic battery life differences between units, they will have the perfect wireless headset imo. Some may argue for adding bluetooth but I don't care about that as a feature.
U havexbox?
Get dolby atoms
Game changer
Sound become so much higher
The mic testing is great not many techtubers do comparisons on that point and it is important to me. Great video
Epos h6pro closed back for fps is insane. I used hyper x cloud alpha for 4+ years and the footsteps on that headset where good but the H6pro is next level and the bass isn’t such a bang in your ear when explosions go off ect. This allows you to have the headset on a higher volume to better hear footsteps.
Same, I loved my hyper x cloud alphas but when I tried on this headset man it is so damn good 🔥🔥
Do you use a DAC or just the back of the motherboard?
Gaming headsets are great for consoles. On a PC you can have actual good headphones and a standalone mic that doesn't make you sound like Tyler1.
Convenience factor and fewer cables, though
Yes but you can't play sport s games on pc Madden no NBA no mlb the show
@@jamesstevens968 And nothing of value was lost
@@jamesstevens968 Madden and NBA 2K are on PC, so is FIFA, etc.
@@KarlwithaC Well yea there are on PC, but madden and fifa on pc are on the same feature spec like the old gens. you will never get the cool new features on your pc, you HAVE TO buy it on next gen consoles...
I have Logi G Pro X, Arctis 3, Arctis Prime, GSP 601, Arctis 1 Wireless, Tuf H3. For gaming and movie and comfort Arctis Prime my daily headset so far.
I'm using GSX 300 sound card and with Arctis Prime in gaming i just say another level of hearing.
Nice vid, as always... Please keep making headset reviews, we love them!
I don't even need new headphones but I always watch your videos for the quality
Thank you for the review. I bought EPOS H6 PRO closed. Can't wait to try out =)
The HyperX Cloud Flight S Wireless is very underrated. Doesn't get much attention in the media either.
Very comfortable, wireless, good quality, and it's charged with a qi charger. I have a mouse and headset that both charge with the same qi charger, and it's even the same charger as my earbuds, phone, and watch. One universal wireless charger for everything. I love it. And then my mousepad has a qi charger in it to round it all off.
Which mouse are you using?
@@francesco.nicosia3766 The Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro SE
I have the original could flights , Ive upgraded my ear cups to sheep skin leather from brainwavz and I love them , decent sound, awesome battery life , very comfy and light… I’m just looking to upgrade to something with higher end sound now , wondering for EPOS is going to do a wireless version of the H6Pro
@@quickset agree with both of you, the Cloud S Flight is amazing in all aspects except for volume, doesnt even reach 60% of my Corsair Vengeance 1500.
Cloud 2 wireless has lower delay by a decent margin compared to that headset. Not a bad headset tho and still prob worth buying if you don't care about wireless delay.
My Hyperx Cloud Alphas have been my go to headset for the last few years, I didn't think headsets could sound much better. That was until I got the EPOS H6Pro closed. These are on a whole new level, like theatre for your ears 👂
what abou the open one? are the closed less fatiguing?
non, buy a good set of headphones and if u need a mic for it get a modmic. only headset i would recommend is the PC38X
37x is really solid too
And if you have slightly more budget, get a Sennheiser HD6XX (basically a 600 just cheaper) and some sort of external mic (even if just a blue snowball)
@@danib577 no the 6XX is a 650… pls if you are gonna comment get it right lol
Congrats, you're in the 300 and up dollar range for a headset.
@@frozenfenix0 and thats much better than some crap gaming headset also you are incorrect. Even a HD 560s and mod mic is cheaper than gaming headsets. Some gaming headsets are $350/400..
Out of all the gaming headsets i've owned i think my current Astro A40TR's with Mixamp Pro have been my favourite. So So good.
I've gotten so many requests to check out the A40 - what do you find good about them? I should try and get my hands on one pair.
-D.
@@HardwareCanucks For me it's the comfort and the audio they deliver. The presets are pretty good but i have them dialled in to the sound i prefer. I also have the modkit to turn them in to a closed back when i'm in the mood for gaming isolation. They've been around a long time like the Cloud II's so Astro must be doing something right.
@@HardwareCanucks also A50 would be great to see in your review!
@@babenkoff I have friends that has the A50, and while they love them they also hate them. It's complex...
The comfort is very good and the feature set border on fantastic, especially for such an old design. But they all have had firmware issues, driver issues and flat out weird things happening. One of them had to duck out of a gaming session recently as he couldn't get Discord to play nice with the A50. Or it was some kind of firmware/driver/settings issue. Whatever the case nothing he did could get the sound in Discord working as it should. Last I heard he had spent the evening messing about trying everything from firmware and drivers upgrades to testing the headset with a clean computer. Eventually as our game session was running down we got a message he had it working, he hoped. I wouldn't even have mentioned that if it wasn't that everyone I know who have that headset has had similar things happen.
Still, when it works it's really good, and fortunately it seems that over the years the stability has become better and better. Another great thing is that they have spares available for them. Something you can't count on for most brands and models.
@@blahorgaslisk7763 thank you!
Thank you Chris Pratt for another updated headset review of the month
@𝘿!𝙘𝙠 Riding ǤƗяℓ Luna lmao ikr
Just bought the Corsair HS80, so far its been good
I bought the Blackshark V2 at launch, was very happy with them though started to get into entry level audiophile stuff. Ended up with an AT AD-500 but plugged into the Razer USB sound card so I get the much nicer audio alongside the ability to change the profiles through the Razer software depending on if I am playing a game, listening to music etc. I don't bother with the software surround etc but it does have a normalisation setting which works well to not go deaf playing Tarkov.
Definitely a hybrid approach and plan on getting a proper DAC/Amp but for now works well.
Thanks for giving us a very wide range of headphones to look at! I've actually been taking a closer look at the new H3Pro Hybrids from EPOS and would love to see what you guys have to say about them, especially considering their price range and feature set.
Dimitri low key flexing in the thumbnail. Those guns are result of long hours building PC's, hard work pays off!
Wow, I don't know there is H6 released, It seem like a very interesting upgrade from H3.
Can u donate me ur old ones?👉👈
It is a massive upgrade over the H3. Really impressed with this new release!
-D.
Does the H6pro sound good with onboard-sound too or do I need a soundcard to enjoy it?
And does the closed version have sidetone, so that u can hear yourself?
Thanks for all your videos. Despite watching many, I haven't successfully identified the right combo of features for me, partly because I'm uncertain how easy it is to convert a 3.5mm connector (example from a SHP9500S+V-Moda combo) to USB.
My headset is for ATC voice comms only in FS2020. Other sim sounds will pipe through desktop speakers via a typical analog connection. For USB connection, is a Schiit overkill for my voice comms, vs a simple 3.5mm-USB Amazon adapter? Appreciate your guidance.
PRIORITIES:
- Big head, tall ears, glasses
headset not too clampy, swivel and light weight a bonus
- No noise cancelling for ears, need to hear my desktops as secondary sound source
- Wired
- Open Back
- Clear Mic
- Connect via USB to PC (if through a 3.5mm adapter, which one?)
- Budget $50-200
Based on all I've read, leaning towards:
Cooler Master MH-752 (USB)
or
PC37X or Game One + USB adapter TBD
or
SHP9500S+V-Moda combo + USB adapter TBD
i would reccomend the redragon h350
I saw Chris pat and clicked!💪🏼
For your own experience wise, which wired headset do you think has the best microphone quality that can be used for consoles?
May be cooler master mh751 o mh752 its what your looking for.
Astro a50 gen4 all day everyday if you want the best I use them for my ps5 with the adapter for Dolby audio try them you will thank me later
Wired mic pc38x by senheiser
sennheiser pc38x
Kraken TE. Best headphones I've used. Wonderful experience with them
Watching these listening through my GSP370's, I was super hyped seeing the H6Pro's and thinking they were the new wireless offerings from EPOS. And then realising they were wired. Man! Why you gotta play with my feelings like that 😅
Love the glasses test!
Personally, I feel a mounted microphone will always be the way for me. The reason I still look into gaming headsets over enthusiast level headphones is because I want to shift to a 2.4GHz wireless. Wireless headset with mounted microphone just seems like the absolute optimal setup for gaming, meetings, and recording.
Just hoping for your G435 review. Honestly I'm just happy they introduced a new cheap headset with both 2.4GHz and BT, which is something I wish the Barracuda X had because I much prefer the low profile version of the Barracuda X over the G435. Hoping the next Logitech Pro X Wireless will carry this feature, but its unlikely cause the BT feature on top of 2.4GHz is pretty niche in the performance end.
Also hoping you review the GTW 270 Hybrid, since it seems its the first wireless in-ears with low latency functions for gaming. IIRC, it uses aptx Low Latency with its own usb-c dongle to achieve this.
It sounds Krakeny! Love it, thank you so much!
Great hearing about the h6pro improvements as im getting my second pair of ear cushions for my GSP 600 under warranty
you are the first channel I hear that the H6 Pro Closed is better than the Open. maybe it would be nice to make a video just of these headsets.
Are there more detailed / audiophile focused reviews of gaming headsets and headphones out there? Sure, but Dmitry cares about exactly the same things I care about with headsets, and for the last couple of years, I've 100% agreed with Dmitry's favorites. I'm curious how he'd rate the React Plus or EPOS H6Pro's compared to the king of gaming headset mic's, the Drop PC37X.
Fresh Reviews has good reviews about audiophile headphones for gaming. DMS, Joshua Valour, Crinacle
@@ACE112ACE112 my question was rhetorical. The answer was obviously yes, but my point was that Dmitry's reviews are simple, straight and to the point, he focuses on general ergonomics, sound quality, mic quality and overall "gameability".
Holy crap. That corsair mic quality is amazing. I will buy that only because of the mic.
MMX 300 still criminally underrated
that thing's like $280. the $180 sennheiser one is nearing the edge of obtainable for the gaming headphone market. a dt 770 or dt 990, and a cheap Lavalier mic for under $200 will fit most who might want the mmx 300 (two cables vs one though).
audiophile headphones + midmic wireless and you got yourself the best 'gaming' headphones
Yesss, I saw the Epos H6 Pro!
Also, I'm surprised the HS80 is cheaper!
I have a pair of Sony PS4 Platinum w/3d audio & bluetooth. I've used them with my PS4, PS5 & PC...and my ipod :D ...
I find they delivery very clear and clean sound, the 3d audio is actually really good on both systems, (PS5 headset audio is different from PS4), and with DTS on PC it's especially nice, watching movies, I dont use DTS for gaming.
They can be loaded with custom profiles or presets and have some (not many) specific game manufacturers profiles.
As for battery life, tbh I have never let them run down to find out, but I believe its 10 hours..dont quote me on that. The only bad thing I can say about them is the headband is a "rubber" type material and can be uncomfortable after a couple hours, I modified mine to have a nice soft foam cushion.
Would be interested in a "console vs other" headset comparison.
I use the wireless big brother of the logitech, the G733, and it's fantastic. Audio is tunable with the G software and the memory foam earcups are super comfy. I definitely recommend.
What a clean set-up!
Very nice! I mean let's just take a moment to appreciate how this is filmed. Love the lighting, the composition of the products and the neat look of Dimitiri's desk. Maybe you should rank your choices for us in an easier way or put some on-screen prompt. I don't really recall what are the top picks at the end of the day. Also would love to see a behind the scenes of how you shoot your videos.
In your opinion which is netter?
The epos h6 pro open version or the PC38X?
I've owned multiple wireless corsair headsets and every one has had battery issues, either losing its life incredibly quickly, or suddenly thinking its on low battery right out the box, or like yours, just not doing the advertised time. But god damn I need their microphone quality damnit
They Epos h6 pros look great! Will you be doing a review on them soon? I’m look to buy a headset and want to hear what you have to say about them
I switched from an open-back headset to a wireless headset and even though it would be a downgrade in terms of audio quality, I don't really notice the difference that much. I more prefer the convenience over my wire getting stuck all the time. And yes audiophile headphones will sound better in the end but that doesn't mean they're gonna be better in terms of directional audio. Headphones like the Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro are also too costly for the majority cause you'd need the headphones, a dac/amplifier and a seperate microphone if you'd need one, wich the majority won't pay for.
What wireless cans did you end up getting?
I got the Logitech G Pro X Wireless right now for wireless use.
let's gooo i've wanted this video for a long time
If you like the HS80, I would suggest to RMA it, if your battery-life is really that low. My HS80 is running at least 12h+ on a full charge, which is less than my Arctis 7, but still "okay". The charging time however is very long...way over 3 hours, as the last few percents state of charge, the charging current goes down to 100mA (it charges at max ~500mA when the state of charge is below ~70%).
I bet those Corsair HS80 are lovely; I use my HS70 Pro as my daily and the microphone quality has always been top rate.
I have the same headset, they're great quality 👌
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I thought you were all about the open back?
Hey Dimitry, are you doing a updated Setup Tour in the Future ?
Would love to get more Infos about your Keyboard/Mouse and Monitor :)
I was jusy wondering about the monitor myself
Same, that keyboard looks amazing
Love & appreciate the amount of effort that's put into these videos, thank you!
Great video as usual, keep up the good work man! Btw, if you should choose, would you pickup PC38X or H6 pro open? :)
Corsair hs80 is so good battery time 19-20 hours turn off the rgb! and that mic is just crazy good gonna be hard using something
else after this headset and yeah its wireless :D
A headset review we deserve. Thanks Dimitry.
Another great video. Thx for your handy tips Starlord... :D
Setup looks 🔥🔥🔥.
What monitor is that?!
Would be neat if you guys did a video on higher end headsets from "proper" audio companies e.g beyerdynamic, Audio Technica, Audeze, etc.
I recommend BadSeedTech if you want some "audiophile headphones for gaming" reviews, his reviews helped me land on the Schiit stack and Beyer Dynamic DT1990 Pro's for my gaming setup.
Do any of those companies actually have high end gaming headsets with microphones?
@@ragetobe their cheapest ranges will blow any "gaming headset" out of the water, then you'll have plenty of spare change for a USB mic or a Bluetooth modmic
@@joshuawest3906 I have very nice headphones for music but I use Astros for gaming ebcause I can move from PC to Console without having to take a mic with me or even locate one on the sofa. I don't bel;eive the headphoens you are talking about could solve that problem which is why gaming headphones exist. I am a tradesman and I try to always use the correct tools for the job.
Just get the beyerdynamic dt 880 600 ohm with the magni heresy paired with the modi 3+. For the mic I guess an akg p120. For a simpler set-up the Akg K712’s paired with the schiit hel and with the akg p120.
I bought MH751 a few years ago its the best headset i own since.
Well since you mentioned it at the start of the video, please make a video about gaming headphones! Thank you
Bro can you review the turtle beach recon 500?
How does the h6 pro stack up against the pc37x/pc38x??
Which of these has the best noise cancelling? Would you suggest compared to in ear earbuds?
bro how do you make your eyes glow blue that is badass
What keyboard is on his desk? I like that color.
You forgot to mention about the earcups replaceablity.
Great review!
If you have the budget and don't want any compromise in terms os sound and mic quality I highly recommend the team tyger setup from beyerdynamic. Really good design, top comfort and top sound stage. Keep in mind the tyger 300r is open back tho.
How about coolermaster mh752 if you compare it with the other?
How does the pc37x/pc38x compare to these?
I like the feedback when the headsets are worn with glasses, but can you try it with thicker plastic frames as well? and in talking about getting a new pair, Ill have to wait for my HS50 non-pro (which was the first video I watched from you guys, and helped me deciding to get it) to break, however, I did got it replacement earpads from Misodiko, therefore extending its lifespan.
Still happy with my Turtle Beach Altas Elites...still the best I've heard and the inline volume control is so useful...all for $89
Wondering what your take on the Corsair XT is.
As usual great video!
I have rgb and voice commands turned off on my hs80s and the battery life is amazing never gets into red and just plug them in before work ever night
Loved the video .. How about reviews on 7.1 ( Atmos ? suround sound etc ) head phones . Not really seen anyone reviewing them for game/movies . Games coming out with surround sound and the like features ,etc.
I've just gotten the H6 pro closed and when I plugged it to my laptop the sound is just horrible, it feels more like a $10 headset than a $180 one, could it be that I'd need to use a DAC/amp like the GSX300 ?
get an Apple USB-C to 3.5mm DAC (you will also need a $2 USB-A to USB-C adapter).
The Apple DAC is excellent and drives them beautifully.
Your opinion from my experience is the only one I can trust
I love the Aston Martin BRG colour on the EPOS
I am currently using the PC38X after watching all reviews available. I had been using the Cloud 2 since 2018, it still works but I needed a change and wanted to try open back.
And how it works out for you? I'm currently running Cloud Alpha.
The EPOS headset looks interesting .
@@Barak600 it works great, takes time to adjust to the sound although needs more volume about 70, compared to cloud 2 about 40. At least the sound does not crackle at full in PC38X
I have Krakens and this review makes me feel validated in my hate for them
where is audiotechnica? i bought the ATHG1 and they are amazing for gaming, music. perfect headphones. 10/10 but i havent seen a lot of reviews.
Damn those EPOS look good!💘
I see that shurikey there. Any chance a review is coming?
Lack of DROP + SENNHEISER PC38X GAMING HEADSET makes me sad :( I guess them being open back makes them VERY different
Nah i LOOOOVE the PC38x - one of my favorite headsets designs because of comfort and audio. It's just they are fairly old (compared to all these more recent pairs).
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@@HardwareCanucks How do you stack the PC38x against the H6PRO? The 373d/37x were my favorite headsets and I'm looking to pick one of the newer successors.
Nice vid! Is there any way we can get another video like this but with more even price ranges? I noticed some headphones had more lux versions in the above 100 dollar range but most of them weren't reviewed here; Then others only had expensive models and were presented without a proper match up... Same thing applies for wired vs wireless headphones... Love your vids! Just want more 👏😎
g335 is on sale in Hong Kong, the price is hkd 299 (usd 38.5). seem like a good deal
I use my 450 euro Sennheiser HD660s and a 4$ usb microphone from aliexpress 😅👌
I've had 0 complaints about the mic sound.
I got an Arctis 1 wireless and it's pretty damn good. Been using it for 2 hours straight and batt level is still in green
Why are there two different versions of the H6Pro? They should made one with switchable ear cups.
Anyone know what monitor is he using in the background? Why is does it look thick? Is it a special gaming monitor?
Can you test the Rig 800LX and Astros and Turtle Beach? Thanks
The Logitech G733 or the Sennheiser RS 175 ? I want to use it for my PC for gaming, movies and music. Also I am using an external sound card with optical IN. Thanks
Thank you for the reviews I have a Razor mic no longer working.
Hello good people I am Dimitri and I'm here to pump 👏👏 you up!!!
That HS80 sounds like a XLR Mic wow!
Here are my budget options that have crazy good sound the Koss ksc75x and the koss kph30i. I think they are both under $30 usd and limited lifetime warranty. I have been using them the last couple of months and I seriously can't believe how good they sound. They look like they should suck but holy hell if you actually give them a try. Yikes... so good
just bought an corsair hs80 and arrived today haven't tried it yet but hoping it'll be better than my old corsair void pro
Damn dude you think the krakens are bad, it's like the only good headset i ever had, i'm poor btw.
You know what, here have a sub.
the Philips SHP9500 plugged directly into the back of a samson q2u microphone on a mic boom is the best gaming headset + mic on a super budget!
My current headset has terrible audio bleed from the earcups into the boom mic. What is your experience with music playing while in Voice Comms like Discord? Do these open-backs not bleed into the Samson? Thank you for response; I'm the guy with 72 tabs open researching : P
@@jhuckabey1976 ive never had that issue with this setup. ive even made recordings of myself and played the audio back in the headset over and over to make my opinions... i also have the windows settings for mic pick up at 100% with minimal to no extra noise. the mic is plugged into a usb port.. forgot to mention im using the mic on boom arm with a shock mount as my cheap boom arm springs would sometimes pick up in the mic while adjusting the boom...
Not a gaming headset, but I'm using the wh1000xm3 (well the Sony active noise cancelling not sure I spelled the name correctly 😅) and I'm super happy
But it has been a blessing comparing to my old steelseries one. I don't hear my pc fans anymore (with a 3080 and ryzen 9 the fans are spinning quite fast 😅), and it is a really great experience with 30+ hours of battery life
Do you use them wired or wireless? Im asking because wireless adds a lot of latency for me.
I have a Kraken V2 X USB as a daily driver, just because of how comfortable they are and the digital volume control is so nice to have, but unfortunately the USB sound card is hissing quite often, sometimes it even accumulates current and makes a loud blast in your ears. And recently the plastic chassis just splitted in half. Razer makes great mice, but I can't say the same about headsets.
I think I will just buy a mic mod for an actual music headphones.
Ok, I just moved on the Epos H6 Pro from your link. I have a small fortune in headsets that are not much more than junk,so it's time to get a decent one. Hopefully these will last.
Nice vid. Would you go with the PC38X or the H6 Pro for an open back?