Sony INZONE H3, H7, H9 Headsets Review - With Measurements!
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- There's a ton to discuss with the new INZONE headset lineup from Sony, so be sure to use the chapters if you're only interested in certain parts! In this review I cover specs and features, real world use, sound quality (including objective measurements), mic tests, and how they stack up to competitors. The H7 and H9 are nearly identical in sound and mic performance, with the H9 gaining upgraded pads and ANC.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
03:31 - Bluetooth Functionality
04:43 - Build Quality and Comfort
06:25 - Functions and Features
10:56 - Mic Tests
12:18 - H3 Sound Quality
17:14 - H7/H9 Sound Quality
20:13 - Measurements and Tuning
26:29 - INZONE Software
29:15 - Spatial Sound
30:07 - H3 vs Competitors
33:41 - H7/H9 vs Competitors
35:40 - Final Thoughts!
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Just wanted to drop a quick comment on sound quality! The Sony H7/H9 actually sound really nice, as outlined in the video (even without EQ tuning they still sound pretty good). While I'm not a fan of the mics, I think overall a lot of people will be pleased with the sound, with the best value being the Sony H7.
steelseries arctis nova pro wireless Does it support AAC or SBC
@@rayan-mt8ux SBC only.
Really nice in dept video! Woaw it really was extensive! I still think there is some room for improvements though. It is not clear to me which headset is the best buy per particular platform. You nicely explain the sound quality of these headsets, however the sound quality of these headsets will be impacted by the platform you’re playing on!
For example, we all know the steelseries nova pro’s are the best out there. But I also know the best features that make the sound really stand out are only useable for PC. If I want to hear my enemy’s in Warzone on the PS5, should I go for the H9 or the Nova’s? Is the Nova still decent enough on PS5, are there any tricks to get more out of the Nova’s or any updates we could expect? Or are the wired Nova’s the better option for PS5, because a lot of 3rd party headset company’s offer better sound quality with wired version then their wireless equivalent’s.
I miss a chapter which explains per platform through some overview what the headset will be capable off and what features it is limited while using on that particular platform. Or maybe another video with the best headsets per platform for a specific type of user.
For us daily consumers it’s hard to see through all these hidden obstacles that these headset company’s don’t tell you about. But maybe you, as one of the best headset reviewers out there, could tell us just about it! :)
How much better is the sound on h7 compared to pulse 3D? Specifically with the 3d audio. Looking to upgrade to those.
@@GadgetryTech hey man if i stricly use them for ps5 gaming and music on bluetooth are they better than the nova 7 i am talking about the h9 because they are selling for 240 usd rn in my country i hope u answer
Appreciate the video. Your voice and demeanor are very calming, and I like the amount of detail you did for testing and going into with these. Thanks!
What I like about your review is that you gave me great options to consider at different price points. The EQ comparisons helped me tremendously
I really like your videos and it's better for me to listen and watch something that is longer, social media it's ruining attention spam so I'm trying to stay focus on something, try to learn, really pay attention, so I hope you keep doing reviews in this format ! Great work! I would also like a video about best budget headphones and the best investment, like something isn't that cheap but it's totally worth it, personally I'm looking right now for studio headphones and move from my audio Technica m40-x cos they are very uncomfortable, maybe I'll go for the Beyerdynamic dt 770 or the 700 pro (the last one is too expensive maybe)
Excellent review, thank you kind sir
Awesome review! What is your opinion between this Sony Inzone H9 and EPOS H3PRO ? For gaming, chat and general propose. Many thanks.
Hi Joe.Good to see you back.with great new setup. A quick question. If I bought Hifiman sundara headphones can I run them straight from the ps5 controller, as I'm using h6pr0 and phillips shp9500 at the moment. They work fine,as I don't have an amp.Many thanks.
Thanks Jason! They will certainly work fine, but won’t reach the same volume as either of those headphones. They have a higher impedance and lower sensitivity so you will lose some volume. PS5 controllers can get pretty loud though so it could still be fine, but that’s more down to personal preference at that point.
Great review. I have the sony H9, astro a40 TR with mixamp and pulse 3d. The sony H9 are a big upgrade over the pulse 3d. The H9 are my go to for single player games on PS5 and I use the astro a40 for my MP shooter games like BF2042, destiny 2, and Call of duty. I had the audeze penrose which sounded good but they had horrible range and connection issues. I do wish I could EQ the H9 on the PS5 hopefully in a firmware update in the future. Again this was a great review and I will subscribe to your channel.
Does the mic pick up whispers or coin drops from the other side of the room? So far every Sony headset I got for PlayStations suffers from this problem and no one confirms it in reviews.
@@Rashed1255 so the mic will pick up background stuff if your talking. If your silent the mic is quiet for the most part.
@@shaheedkhan9166 so it won’t activate if someone else is talking?
Great review as always! I’ve owned these since they came out and I’ve really liked them for sound and comfort. Unfortunately, I do have to report the leatherette on the headband has started pulling away exposing the foam underneath, so not great build quality. This happened after about 6 months and I’m very careful with them. I’ve read it’s been an issue for others as well.
I got wicked cushions for mine takes 5 min to install and 100 times better with wicked cushions 💪🏾🤷🏾♂️
I got the H9 and the Novas here. I agree with you, however, the Sonys are comfortable and the ANC has no hiss. And tbh, the Novas are actually not really wireless with the Dac. I love this channel though!
Great and detailed review! Which headphone do you think have better ANC between Epos h3pro and Sony Inzone h9?
Also between these and turtle beach stealth 700 gen 2 max
Hi Joe I have a question! Are the Inzone H7 Ear pads replaceable? I would like to know so I can buy some so for when the material starts tearing off I can replace them in the future?
just found your channel love the content, keep it up.
Hi there! Thanks for the detailed review. Question: the ear pads cannot be replaced right?
Sorry to go off-topic, but where is your microphone? Its pretty amazing to see you talk without any visible microphone. Which one do you use?
No worries! I use two Audio-Technica AT897 mics. Lately they've been connected directly to my FX3 camera's audio mixer, but I also have a Tascam field recorder which sounds better (just more time involved). I then apply some custom parametric EQ tuning in Adobe to better match them to the tone of my voice.
what are your thoughts on the stealth 700 vs nova pro wireless
What a fantastic video
I'd like to see how well you could tune the H3s sub bass is you plugged it in via 3.5 to a Soundblaster Audigy FX v1 soundcard or something else creative labs makes that has good bass tuning controls. That sound card can bring out sub bass like crazy.
Great vid. My TB stealth 700 gen 2 just had it's transmitter crap out. They don't make replacements (which is infuriating) so I'm in the market for something new/different that has all the nice features I was used to with the 700s.
Haha, I'm in the same situation with the same headset but in my case both sides have cracked so the muffs no longer fit on my ears.
Had so many issues with mine too, takes forever to pair to my ps5 sometimes
@@Jordan20man I got the H7 and i'm pretty happy with them. The Turtle Beach sounds a little better, especially on the lower end, but these H7 are super comfortable and are much easier to use with the PS5.
@@Cuzzzo42 hey man have u experienced the headband falling off coz i am thinking abt these or nova 7 for ps5 and music on bluetooth
May I see your settings for h9 tuned for harman curve or close to it? I'd appreciate it, I am a noob when it comes to tuning headsets.
Awesome review GadgetryTech! I’ve had every wireless headset under the sun so for me the H9 is the best. I use it with the Sonar software and tweak the eq through that. Also tweak the mic through the Sonar and it sounds excellent. The comfort of the H9 is absolutely unmatched and battery life is solid.
I had the Nova pro wireless but was just to uncomfortable for me ( little bump in ear cup) and I usually love Steel Series headset, loved the Arctis pro wireless! Thanks again for the awesome reviews!!!
Hey Joe, I also have to add that the Razer Barracuda Pros are very underrated in my opinion. I revisited them recently and the sound straight out of the box is on point just like you said!They may have the best sound stage of all 3 headsets you talked about. Also super comfortable with little to no ear sweat. The mic is questionable but can be made better with the sonar software. I’m not a Razer fan boy at all but those are some sweet cans!!
Yeah the Razer sound tuning is the best of the three with exception of the darn mic. If it had a killer mic AND simultaneous BT, it would likely be the best value premium wireless gaming headset.
@@5_i_v_e I bought the Razer Barracuda (model inbetween Pro and X) and found it incredibly uncomfortable. The earpads are far too shallow, and the driver only has a very small angle to it.
Barracuda looks great - but I find it hard to imagine it would be good for anything requiring slightly deeper earpads.
I might go back to the H9 Wireless, I only returned it because my group party said the microphone was bad but I really loved the sound and ANC
@@necondaa Use the Sonar software for the microphone, works great after that!
i just wonder the eq setting u adjus can work for fps gaming or not ? im using H9 right now,looking for a eq settting for fps gaming
I bought the H9 discounted. After watching this review.
Using on the PS5, it sounds very good. But could use a EQ settings like my previous Headphones (Pulse 3D). And in comparison with the Pulse 3D, it is a nice step up in quality.
I have tested it with FF16, AC6, GT7 and MW2.
Update: I did a mod to reduce the treble reflections. Sounds amazing. I just put a thin tissue between the ear pads and the drivers.
Also, H5 announced… you were on point on that.
Su ps5 c’e equilizzatore?
@@zamasu9797 on the PS5 the EQ is only available for the Pulse 3D, Pulse Explore and Pulse Elite.
Would you be able to tune them better with SS Sonar? The software works with any headset, and I would be curious to see what you will be able to do with it for the H7/H9.
I haven't bothered tbh but I certainly could. It will be a while but if I get enough videos done and caught up, I will do more tuning videos. Sorry!
I have the Sony H7 and, despite a few minor flaws, I am very satisfied with it.
However, I will now buy the H9 for 2 reasons; 1) ANC and 2) The ear cushions. On the H7, the ear cushions are made of fabric or whatever you want to call it and that is certainly not bad, but when I sweat on the ears, it sticks to the fabric, not pleasant. That's why I hope that the H9 which has different ear cushions will be the better one.
I can tell you that the H7 and of course the H9 feel very nice and light on the head. The microphone is very good here with skype. If I raise the microphone, my buddy can't hear me anymore ;), I like that very much, suppose you have to say something to your partner that is private, just raise the microphone and put it on the other side. you no longer hear.
The only downside is the headband that comes loose quite quickly, I have to stick it on with polish ;). But no worries. It doesn't bother you.
Another thing that can happen is that I am listening to TH-cam and I fast forward, etc., and the sound is too slow or has disappeared, then you simply have to refresh the TH-cam. I don't know how this happens. But nothing bad, just refresh and that's it, it doesn't always happen.
I am also pleased with the sound of the games, I hear the footsteps in back4blood, I have set everything to my own liking.
I will leave it open as to whether this is the best gaming headphone, but it is certainly one of the better ones that sits comfortably on your head, good microphone, decent battery life and the sound when gaming, if you can adjust it to your own wishes, is very good. well, no complaints about that.
I game on pc.
Wouldn’t be better to get a Wicked Cushions ear pads with cooling gel.
do you have any plans to reveiw the jbl quantum one?
In pure sound quality, what's your go to wireless? Really looking into the portal for a go to in everything. But I tried the B&O H9 and it sounded horrible.
They all have some issues, but in terms of frequency response, the Nova Pro, Razer Barracuda Pro, and Audeze Penrose are the best. The Nova Pro has better imaging and less distortion than the Penrose, so it's easier to find footsteps. It's slight, but it is better. If you're okay with having a sub-tier mic, the Barracuda Pro sounded pretty insane out of the box with almost no EQ tuning needed. The Stealth 700 Gen 2 is surprisingly good for imaging as well, and the sound quality is pretty good (especially if you like extra bass).
@GadgetryTech Are the drivers and the mic in the H5, H7 and H9 the same? I think on Sonys website they stated that the H7 has a bidirectional mic and the H7/H9 a unidirectional. I thought that the bidirectional must be better, especially for filtering back noise but the H5 is horrible in this regard. Its is filtering nothing at all on the PS5. Same question for the drivers? Are they the same and only the extras like Bluetooth, ANC and so on differ?
Hi, I play only on ps5, for sound quality (I play a lot of different games like elden ring horizon cod nba 2k)which is better between h7 and TB gen2max? Thank you guys, I appreciate enyone who had try these two😁
Great in depth review Joe. They look like a good first attempt from them but i doubt i would pick them up. So many on the market now that it's really hard to find the right one for you. Lots of trial and error i suppose.
Overall I like Astro and SteelSeries more. If the 700 G2 Max had a slightly lower clamp it would be towards the very top as well. I still use he H9 from time to time now, but not when I need critical listening or the best possible performance in CoD Warzone lol.
Please can you tell us a professional EQ preset for 3d pulse from ps5 menu?
H7 or epos h3pro hybrid?? Gonna be used on a ps5 for most og the time
What about dynamic range control which the best high/low/off
Thank you !
Do the Inzone H7/H9 have angled drivers?
I keep hearing how comfortable they are.... but non-angled drivers usually means my ears touch the drivers.
I have the H9 but considering the SteelSeries Nova Pro wired. I play mostly COD Warzone. What’s your recommendation? I’m still within my 30 day return period with Best Buy.
I had the H9 and I sold them. I bought Nova Pro wired and they blew me away with the amazing sound quality. Much much better than the H9.
After my time with both, the Sony H9 takes the cake. I’ll be returning my SteelSeries Nova Pro wired, spend the extra $50 and be happy.
@@RoyalLopez is the mic really that bad?? Id be using it only on ps5
I've had the H3 and today the H7 and both have cracked when gaming? Sometimes little but sometimes very very much. Is this the laptop? Or is it the Sony headsets? I am nevertheless very satisfied with it, but if the creaking is due to the headset, it will be returned.
UPDATE 1 Oktober 2023; It was my old laptop that give the problems, i have new pc and no problems at all now. I gonna buy the H9 now for the ANC and better earcushions.
Geeat video 👍
Hey, is the razer barracuda pro better than this for ps5?
Is it better to activate spatial audio to play Warzone?
I think if Sony can release an update for PS5 that can allow us to change the equalizer sound from PS5 sound settings for this H7 headset, that would be much more convenient instead of going back to PC and reupload the equalizer you want to choose. Basically similar to Pulse 3D headset way to switch equalizer through PS5 sound settings. By the way I just want to reconfirm if a flat equalizer is meant for action adventure, RPG sort of games and bass boost is meant for first person shooter games. is that right?
I thought I read that the equalizer adjustments don't save to the headset. to that is only for use on PC
Which headset is more comfortable the h3 or the pulse 3D over a long period of time
Change the pads on the 3d pulse and you give them a second life, preferably the cushions turtle beach uses
This is what I like. Professional review and professional sound quality test. Also, love the measurements tests. Great job! Liked and subscribed. Also, which headset is better when it comes to the sound quality? Inzone H9 or Pulse 3D?
Once I heard the Mic and read that EQ doesn't carry over to PS5 they became a non started for me. I could look past the mic but really would like EQ adjustment for console gaming at the price of the H7/H9.
Yeah same the h7 seemed like the perfect match until I heard the awful mic quality. The pulse 3d headset is only $100 yet has a way better mic
I picked up the Arctis Nova Pro wireless for my PS5, and after having numerous bugs, audio glitches, and mic issues, I had to return BOTH of the units I bought. They just don't work well with PS5, namely the mic issue. I decided to go with the H9 and I love that everything just works. I wish the EQ settings worked for PS5, but I have a feeling Sony will have a software update for PS5 that will enable it. But stock it sounds really good. I think those looking for COD footsteps, you'll want the customization of the Arctis Pro wireless. I'll sacrifice a bit of features in order to have something work consistently on PS5. The Steelseries headsets tend to have more audio bugs, so I'm pretty happy with these so far. The sound profile is pretty decent for the H9, and there's no popping or crackling in the deep bass like with the Arctis headsets. I can only speak on my experience with the 7P, Pro Wireless, and the Nova Pro wireless. If the Nova had no bugs or mic issues, it would be my favorite (though many complain about the earcups and comfort).
Sorry to hear you had so many issues, but glad you found something you enjoy! They always worked well for me also. I've never had an issue and they've been my go-to for Gran Turismo for quite a long time.
Are the footsteps just not there in cod like games for the H9s/7s or just not as pro ounces as on the Arctis?
@@AnthonyPetrone they are more low-ended in sound profile, which makes positioning more difficult without tuning the headset to sound bad. This is a COD developer decision, and not necessarily an issue with headsets. I think they just sound different than MW1
Hey man in terms of sound quality what is better for gaming and music for the ps5 are they the same or is the h9 worse coz i am thinking about the h7 or nova 7 and don’t know what to get tbh
@@crispy_toast07 I think the h9 is going to perform slightly better because noise cancellation does help the sound quality
@gadgetrytech Found the H7 for 110 dollars. Is that a good buy?
H3PRO or H9 ? Which one do you prefer?
Love tech chat, very thorough information. Soundboard tech is boring to listen to without hands-on training, or sound examples showing levels being tweaked and for this much detail should be for the audiophiles on a seperate video IMO. Learning about headsets having EQ tuning, is very interesting. Cheers!
Thank you!
How do we update the inzone h7
One Question ... H7 or Arctis 7P+ ?
Thanks for this! How does the H7 compare to the Barracuda X in terms of sound quality? (and maybe the Pulse 3d as well if you don't mind)
The H7 is the same or better than the Pulse in every way. The Barracuda X is going to have a slightly deeper bass profile and overall better treble tuning (slightly more detail but still not harsh sounding at all). They have similar mid range performance.
@@GadgetryTech got it, thanks!
So I’m in playstation. All I play is like overwatch and dead by daylight. Nothing crazy competitive. Would this still be ok with that? I’m liking it since it has the game/party chat volume which is my main need.
Which ones you want tho? The wired ones are really bad for PlayStation I mistakenly bought them
@@DORADO1999 I’d probably just go big on the 300 ones
@9:33 that's not true my Arctis Pro + GameDAC is connected through my PS5 to the usb and before that my PS4 Pro that's how SteelSeries say to connect the headset when the PS5 first drops it was just an update on Steelseries end, Astro had an old adaptor that they recommend their folks to use and they were offering free if you can provide proof of purchase
Maybe this is a dumb question but can I use the H7/H9 on a Ps 4?
Yes
I think they didnt do a H5 becasue it would directly compete with their Pulse 3D wireless.
Which has more stronger bass straight out the box .. the Sony h7 or the steelseries nova 7?
Me too i didn’t get an answer yet and torn between them
@@crispy_toast07I got the Sony h7.. and they sound great .. the bass is good with gaming and very clear , but the bass sounds weak with music
@@Gadgetbig damn i want these headphones for ps5 and music
I mistakenly bought the h3 for my ps5 and they are pretty bad connecting on the controller and by plugging it in with the adapter it does sound better but sound is way to low should be $50 at least
According to rtings H7 wireless connection has 80ms of latency. H9 has 20ms. Thats for me the main reason to make a decision between the H7 and H9 as a gaming headset…
I believe with the nova pros using the dac you can change chat/mic mix
One important question, will the mic pick up whispers from the other side of the room?
Not a whisper from the other side no
H7 is currently $149 in Amazon, worth it?
For playing on PlayStation yes. Especially if you don’t mind the mic. Otherwise get the Nova 7
@@GadgetryTechwhat’s wrong with the mic
Could u be confusing AAC with ALAC? i know the former is generic to most while ALAC is apple’s.
ALAC is apples lossless codec. AAC is actually slightly worse than SBC, but AAC works better and sounds better on Apple devices. Most bt gaming headsets are SBC only, and iPhone users end up getting worse sound quality because of it. Having AAC and SBC on one gaming headset is a plus and everyone benefits from it!
@@GadgetryTech oo u did mean AAC. oh wow thats a good ton of knowledge u dropped. 45hrs > the 3hrs I get on my airpods pro. Will be hunting the H9 for black friday! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
What's your favorite headset for gaming right now?
I think for overall features and sound quality (once tuned a bit) I like the overall package of the new Nova Pro lineup. For value vs features in wireless, the Stealth 700 G2 Max. Best wired goes to VZR, H6 Pro closed, and Drop PC38X.
Thanks 😁
@@GadgetryTech Have you tried the LCD GX?
@@GadgetryTech Nice to know you are still repping the VZR Model one. Still waiting in the EU. Thank you for the review!
@@GadgetryTech do you plan to make a video on how to better tweak the Nova’s? because it was hard to try to mimic in your review video with how detailed the software is
The H3's will be reliant on source while the 7s and 9s are reliant on their internal DAC/AMP.
You already stated there was a sound difference between the included USB DAC/AMP and direct plug. However it also depends on the source for the direct plugging.
For example if you plug it to the laptop you pretty much aren't going to get that great of a quality over that USB DAC/AMP. Noticable but not great. On the flip side if you were to plug it into say a high-end DAC/AMP like my FiiO K9 PRO ESS it would be even better than your laptop.... If you did in fact use that laptop.
More than likely your lack of bass is both part included usb dac/amp and shit laptop. In a sense the h3's, not on purpose, were singled out quality wise due to "source". I wonder how they perform connected to a proper high quality source. I bet even a cheap FiiO K3 dac/amp ($109) would let them shine further than your laptop could.
i am still in disbelief that even on ps5 u have no eq or anc indicator. each sound the headsets "ui" makes is like hearing a cow getting fisted. why not use the same voice prompts from their xm lineup?
The entire Inzone lineup could have been so much more. Sucks it didn't end up going that way.
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Guys don't buy this headset for PS5 it sounds tiny and there is no bass at all. I have H7, it is so sharp that it can hurt your brain, the worst thing is that PS5 does not have graphic EQ to adjust that, it may be good for competitive shooters but for everything else it sucks, you cannot use a DAC with it because there is no 3.5mm jack. For PC its good because there is
a software to adjust it.
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Trust me , dont buy them if you use for ps5
Why is that? I am personally waiting for the EU to get the VZR Model One, but curious to your opinion.
@@nihilisticpoet my favorite is still the ps4 platinum headset tuned to FPS via ps4 companion app, 50MM drives , bought the h7s , can't tune them, cant turn off ambient sound (hear yourself in the mic) tried 3d audio on and off, still didnt know where my enemies were (playing apex) had to returned them, if you play competitive, i wouldn't recommend that headset (till they maybe release tuning for ps5)
@@Eddymonteezyso should i go for the nova 7 or h7 really torn between them
@@crispy_toast07 honestly , i was pretty bummed how not loud they were , i went wired with hyper x cloud 2
@@Eddymonteezy oh damn i am using the cloud 2 wired but its very uncomfortable for me thats why i am thinking to get the inzone headsets
The h7 is on sale for $150 at the moment and is definitely worth it if you’re in the market for an inzone headset
i got the H9 for that price
@@LouRaX used one?
@@BumbleBeeBiH brand new sealed