DROP + EPOS PC38X Gaming Headset Noise-Cancelling Microphone with Over-Ear Open-Back Design, Velour Earpads, Compatible with PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox, Mac, Mobile, and More (Black)

First and foremost, this is an excellent headset. I am sold on this brand. If/when my current PC38x gives out, I will be buying a new one or purchasing the successor, whichever is out at the time. If you are on the fence - just buy it! Another item to note, I purchased the PC38x used from the Amazon Warehouse in "Used - Very Good" condition. There were very minor signs of previous wear but nothing major at all. Some reviews mention a rather strong clamping force on your head, however I have found the used pair to be incredibly comfortable. I have had multiple gaming headsets through the years. It started with the Turtle Beach X12 on the Xbox 360. I've used the TB Stealth 600's for the PS4, and most recently I used the SteelSeries Arctis Pro + Gamedac for the PS4 and PS5. I can confidently say this headset demolishes all of them. I will say that I was content with the Steelseries Arctis Pro, however it's microphone is not compatible with the Xbox Series S I recently purchased. The PC38x works flawlessly on both Xbox and PS consoles. It is as simple as plugging the headset into your controller and you are good to go. Once you get your game/chat mix adjusted in the part chat settings, master volume is easily adjusted on the dial of the right-ear on the headset. The sound quality and depth the PC38x provides greatly surpasses all of the headsets I have used before. I've been playing the old Call of Duty's on Xbox and I can easily tell exactly where enemies are by their footsteps. Of course, other headsets also do this but the PC38x has been better than the previous products I've used. Compared to the Arctis Pro + Gamedac, I love how simple the PC38x is. The Gamedac encourages you to tweak the audio settings to boost your performance (I never found it to make a huge difference, and mostly just to be a bit gimmicky). With the PC38x you just plug it in and it does what it is supposed to do, which is produce an excellent sound. The mic quality is also excellent. Just search for a video review of this headset on Youtube and you will likely find a clip of someone demonstrating this. The mic also easily mutes by flipping it up, you get an audible "click" to confirm that you are muted or unmuted. It should be noted that the mic is not detachable or retractable, it just swivels up and down. The only downside to this headset that I have so far is that since it is an open-back headset, you can get a fair bit of noise if you don't have your volume high enough. Not a big issue at all for me, but I could see this being an issue for some people.

Sound quality: 5/5 - Warm bass and clean highs, rich soundstage Comfort: 3/5 - Average comfort, clamping force a bit tight, but offset by how light it is I'll start by saying that I'm not an audiophile but I do have a high expectation of sound quality. My previous headset was a HyperX Cloud II which was my favorite for years. The sound quality between the two was close when I compared the PC38X against the amplified digital surround of the Cloud IIs. However the PC38X had a more crisp and clear soundstage with zero enhancements. I find that digital surround can sometimes sound a bit muddy, while the soundstage on the PC38X was wide and immersive while capturing the full integrity of dialogue, music, and sound effects. I don't think I'll ever be able to go back to digital surround when these sound so good just from hardware alone. The PROS: The bass is warm and has punch to it without being overpowering. The high notes are crisp and the quality of the sound is rich and clean. These are a good middle ground for gaming and music listening. I listened to Tartini's violin sonata and it was like hearing it for the first time, the sound was so incredible. I also play games such as Nier, Genshin, and Baldur's Gate, and the sound was immersive and directional. The PC38X are more bass heavy than an audiophile set but preserve much more sound clarity than a generic gaming headset. I absolutely love it. I'm used to wireless headsets so I was worried about switching to wired. I'm pleased to say that the cord is very light and unobtrusive. Speaking of light, this is also one of the lightest headsets I've ever worn. It barely feels like you're even wearing it. This is also my first experience with an open back headset. It's hard to describe how it feels like your ears can breathe when the sound isn't being reflected directly back into them like from a closed back set. It's extremely comfortable and much more natural feeling. The CONS: The biggest complaint I have about the PC38X is the clamping force. It's not an "uncomfortable" set, per se, but it's certainly not one of the more comfortable headsets I've worn. It's slowly breaking in, and the lightweight nature of it helps offset the tightness, but I wear glasses and I find myself pausing to stretch it out every now and then. Open backs are sort of a pro and a con depending on your environment. Do be aware that you will hear sounds through them and everyone else WILL hear everything you're listening to. My roommate has commented that they can hear them through the other room, so it's something to be mindful of. OVERALL: I personally have loved appreciating just how good everything sounds in this headset. It's just the right amount of bass and clarity. While it's not the most comfortable headset I've worn, it's not offensive either. Switching to open back has drawbacks if you live in a loud environment, but it's revolutionary in how you'll perceive sound.

Disclaimer: I'm not an audio expert or even an audiophile, so bear in mind that despite the lengthy review, I am not a qualified "expert" and this is just my opinion based on my limited experience with this product. The PC38X is a light, comfortable headset which at first glance almost gives off a cheaper vibe due to its light weight, and heavy use of plastic rather than metal materials. The weaker initial appearance is immediately redeemed by its comfort as soon as it's placed on your head, as its lightness is actually an advantage, favouring comfort - I can easily wear this all day without getting a sore head or neck. The ear pads are soft enough to comfortably fit your head and ears shape, and firm enough not to compromise the isolation. The clamping force is just right, an improvement over my previous HyperX Cloud Alpha headset which always lacked clamping force which ultimately resulted in compromised bass levels. They also come with what appears to be a spare set of smaller, softer replacement pads - clearly, Sennheiser valued comfort for this headset, which makes sense considering it is part of their selection of gaming-oriented headphones. The sound quality is good, with an extremely noticeable bass boost over the HyperX Cloud Alpha. The bass is rather well balanced, although it can sometimes overpower the mids. The high are crisp and clear; hats, cymbals, and other thin sounds are clear and can be heard through other heavier, deeper sounds. The mids such as vocals however, tend to lack that extra crispness I would hope for when listening to music. The bass may be a bit too loud to allow the mids to rise to expectations, but overall the benefits of hearing clear bass and highs alongside generally good mids makes me overlook the mids' shortcoming. These are open back headphones, so I'll add a little note here in case you are not familiar with what this means - these are not noise-cancelling, like, at all. Expect to hear almost completely clearly through your headset, and people may hear through your headset. This favours audio quality, but may not be the right choice if you are in a noisy environment, or you don't want anyone around to hear the sounds coming from your headset. The microphone's audio quality isn't the best thing in the world but it works just fine, and meets my expectations for a headset microphone. I immediately loved that the mic boom is completely outside of my field of vision when flipped up, something I had been concerned about when ordering the PC38X, coming from a headset with a removable mic. My only criticism would be that the lack of distance adjustment results in me having to lower the mic completely to prevent breathing noise from my nose, and this results in my mouth being too far from the mic to be heard clearly at times. Included is also a carrying bag which is pretty standard and nothing to call home about, but is an appreciated extra item. Otherwise, it comes with the usual cables and whatnot. The cable seems a bit small compared to what I had on my HyperX Cloud Alpha and therefore gives off a cheaper impression, but otherwise it's a nice, braided cable which has no noticeable flaws. Overall, I would recommend this headset for comfort and audio quality if you're in the market for open back headphones you can wear for hours on a daily basis, and you're ready to pay a bit more than your typical standard gaming headset. I work 8 hours shifts, and watch videos/listen to music as well as gaming outside of work hours, wearing these well over 8 hours daily. I've only ever felt my ears getting sore once, after a very long day of work and then gaming, so I don't blame the headset at all. Hope this review helps shoppers make an informed decision.

These are fantastic headphones for everything. The separation is so clean. The open back design is great. Highly recommend buying a pop filter for the microphone however. You can get a 6 pack L6 larger foam mic windscreens for 10 bucks. And its a very worth it upgrade to the mic. As an update to this 2 years in. The build quality being all plastic. Is an issue. Its beginning to creak more than my grandmas knees are. And the earpads have worn enough that I had to buy replacements from WC, plus the headband cushions are separating and will need to be reglued so they dont come off eventually. In the future, i would love to see them make this exact type of headphone with a more comfortable clamp force and earpads. Take the sound and mic from this, and throw it on the comfortable hyperx Cloud 2 "keeping the open back" and you've got my favorite headphones of all time. Its only the comfort, and build quality that holds this one back. Needs a nicer metal frame, better cushions all around, and this one is pretty much top tier. No software to speak of, you dont need it. Just plug it in anywhere and its sound and mic performance are great. But I did knock off 1 star, for the build quality and comfort. As well as having to buy new earpads.

I had a set of Astros that broke and was in the market for another set of gaming headphones. I picked up the Drop+EPOS PC38X and then got a pair of EPOS H6Pro Open to compare to them. The H6Pro doesn't hold a candle to the PC38X in terms of detail and accuracy. Seems like the soundstage is much less wide, while it has more bass it is often muddier depending on what you're listening to. If you listen to music at all it's a complete no brainer toward the PC38X. I will say though that the H6Pro really has a quite premium feel to it from a build standpoint vs the more studio/professional grade feel of the Drop set. So credit where it's due. The H6Pro also might be the most comfortable headset I've ever tried on. Those huge, deep, ear shaped cups are just so great. But it seems I'm a velour or nothing guy because even the cloth on the H6Pro heated up for me too much after a while. The clamping force is much less than the PC38X as well. I feel like my ears just barely fit within the cups on the PC38X (and I don't even have large ears). I honestly wish I could just have H6Pro headphones (but with velour cups) that sound like the PC38X do because it might be the best of both worlds. If you are buying headphones that will be for gaming, watching movies, listening to music, etc. as an all-in-one for your device, I'd say it's not even close and the PC38X blows the H6Pro away. But audio is also a very subjective thing which is why people audition loudspeakers. All of our ears and brains are different. Bottom line is that save for very specific audio that you want to be very bass focused, there are better options out there for your money. To me it seems like the money went into design here with the sound lacking whereas that PC38X the money went into the sound and the design is very utilitarian as a result. So pick your priority.

I researched a decent amount beore buying these. They have a lot of people who are super high on them. I specifically wanted open back so you can hear the ambient noise because my back is to the door with my setup, and they do that well. They are lightweight, flexible, and comfortable. However, they are WAY too quiet. The maxed out audio is as loud as what i would normally consider 50-60%. Based on the low reviews on this site it seems to me they have low quality control. There are a lot of 1 and 2 star reviews but the complaints are not consistent. The microphone seems to be pretty good, but it's left side only. Not sure if that is common, but it'd be cool if you could switch. I like them but i'm definitely returning them. If they send me replacements that are actually loud enough to hear then i'll update. I have checked all other settings and used the headphones on multiple computers/gaming systems just to be sure. I'd pick something else at this point in time. it's a shame b/c they feel really nice and i like the sound quality.

Comparing to other sennheiser headsets I’ve had: Got the PC363D around when it released. Loved it, was a great headset and lasted me a very long time. Although after about 4-5 years the mic got a bit warped from getting caught and pulling in my hair so much. That’s one of the reasons I skipped the PC37x when it released. I tried the 560s since I wanted headphones and didn’t need a built in mic anymore, especially since the audio quality typically suffers when there’s a mic. I saw pleasing reviews about the 560s gaming performance even on other headset reviews. I hated it. I’m not an audiophile so maybe it was my amp, and I’ll be using basic terminology, but the surround sound was absolutely awful and just cloudy, if an enemy was right behind me it sounded closed off and muddy. When playing games with sharp noises it was just grating to the ears. So! I’ve returned to this line after a long love for my PC363D. And it’s so great! As soon as I plugged it in and tested a few games I knew it was the one. One of note was Outlast Trials, made it so much more immersive and clear, the surround sound is great, I can finally track where the enemies are without having to look at them which is something I really wanted in a headset since I play a lot of games that rely on sneaking and sound. Another is Smite, if you’ve ever played it you already know it has the most god awful notification and the hunter characters bow noises are hell to listen to. Those actually sounded fine in this headset which I was surprised by, my 560s just amplified those sharp noises more and it typically sounded bad on the PC363D. These definitely won’t sound impressive to those of you with more experience and an actual headset collection, especially those who already have the PC37x But you’re here looking at gaming headsets, so if you’re like me and was putting off upgrading that’s all the more reason I’d recommend this headset to you. I’d also add that this mic is probably the best you’re gonna sound on a headset mic, admit it, your friends have complained that your mic quality is crunchy, you won’t hear that with this one lol 👍

What else can I say. The sound quality is pretty good for the price, and as an open-back design they let in a lot of the ambient sound which can be an advantage. In a noisy environment this might be a big drag. The open design also means your ears don’t get as hot and sweaty as a closed pair after long hours of use, but have much better sound than a typical on-the-ear style. Because they are wired they are a lot lighter than wireless, again great for long gaming. The cord could be a nuisance but I have been plugging them into my Xbox controller so no long cable all the way to the console. The mic is average, though the way it mutes when the boom is lifted is a nice intuitive way to mute and unmute. These are purely audio so there’s no direct way to PTT on the headset, and no “smart” voice activation built-in. The padding on the ears has a nice feel, soft enough for comfort but not microfiber or fake suede that gets clammy and dirty after a little while. These headphones also have a fairly light “squeeze” around your head when wearing them, which together with the low weight make them great for extended wear. One big drawback of headphones this expensive is that the construction feels relatively flimsy. Almost everything you can see is plastic, and the cup joints don’t look particularly sturdy. We’ll see how they hold up over time. I really like the appearance as well, distinct but muted, but the yellowish color is definitely not for everyone. Would highly recommend.

Just received the headphone. It sounds absolutely amazing! a easy 10/10 headphone

Son de basse profond et agréable, micro correct, bouton de volume bien placé sur l'oreille droite même s'il ne réduit pas le son à zero. Le casque est comfortable avec des lunette sur une longue durée et tient bien sur la tête.

Provenendo da un paio di classiche cuffie da gaming la differenza è astronomica, specialmente se siete anche amanti della musica oltre ai videogiochi. Con ogni cuffia da gaming che ho avuto modo di provare c'è sempre stato un fattore comune: i bassi vengono fortemente esagerati, il che non è del tutto da buttare durante il gaming, ma se provate ad usarle anche per ascoltare della musica non hanno assolutamente il bilanciamento adatto per riprodurre fedelmente un brano. Con queste invece è tutta un'altra storia. Nascono come un paio di ottime cuffie da studio alle quali è stato montato un microfono tipico delle periferiche da gaming e questo gli permette di eccellere per ogni tipo di utilizzo che se ne vuole fare. Per darvi un'idea, dalla mia esperienza personale posso dirvi che riascoltando le mie canzoni preferite mi sono accorto di un'intera nuova gamma di suoni che non avevo mai sentito in passato. Inoltre, se non avete mai provato un paio di cuffie open back come queste, fatelo, è davvero un'esperienza fantastica. PRO: + Qualità del suono eccezionale per il prezzo alla quale vengono vendute + Molto comode, leggere e fresche (essendo open back l'aria non rimane intrappolata) + In dotazione due cavi rivestiti in nylon che vi permettono di collegarle a qualsiasi dispositivo tramite il jack da 3.5mm, ma anche un'ottima busta in stoffa per il trasporto + Per lo più realizzate in plastica, ma sembrano davvero robuste e danno una sensazione premium + Qualità audio del microfono sopra le aspettative, nessuno dei vostri amici si lamenterà del vostro microfono + Ottimo il feedback dei controlli presenti sulle cuffie: potenziometro per il volume e muto del microfono sollevando l'asta + Il design open back vi permette di sentire il tono della vostra voce e evita spiacevoli inconvenienti nelle sessioni serali CONTRO: - Si collegano solo tramite cavo con jack audio da 3.5mm - Open back è sinonimo di assenza di ogni tipo di isolamento acustico: se siete soliti giocare in ambiente rumoroso queste cuffie non fanno per voi; se invece, come me, l'unico rumore presente nella stanza è quello del vostro PC fisso, allora non avrete problemi

Top geluid! Ik hoor precies waar alle geluiden vandaan komen in games. Goed en helder geluid. Microfoon klinkt ook top!

Buena calidad de audio, buen microfono, buen largo del cable. Son cómodos y tienen un buen peso, además de que la caja incluye cojines extra para cambiar cuando lleguen a inevitablemente desgastarse los primeros con el tiempo.