Additional information
| Package Dimensions | 8.03 x 7.64 x 4.72 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 8.9 ounces |
| ASIN | B08TX6GQTB |
| Item model number | PC38X |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #853 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)#65 in PC Game Headsets |
| Date First Available | January 22, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Drop |
| Country of Origin | China |
Michael Tan –
Great headphones for both gaming and general home office use. Would probably not recommend for a shared office due to open back but it’s just right for my home so I can still hear my daughter, wife, and dogs if my attention is needed.Positional accuracy is fantastic for gaming, it is easy to pinpoint precisely where the footsteps are coming from both in direction and elevation. I did not realize how much I was missing before as my previous headphones (sony xm3) had excellent isolation and sound equality but not the best sound stage due to noise canceling.Mic quality seems good, my peers have not mentioned any issues and say I sound clear and clean.The split band makes a HUGE difference in comfort personally. I found that I still do get some head soreness but it’s after several hours vs maybe an hour on my xm3’s.
Angel –
The product is well made and sturdy even though it’s made of simple plastic.The sound is amazing (I prefer the default earpads rather than the included extra velour set which in my opinion increase or rather emphasize the lower end a bit more).The microphone is very very clear, although it does fail to pick up the bass in ones voice. This isn’t an issue however, as the microphone is amongst the best I’ve tested on gaming headsets. Also, the microphone does not pick up any sound protruding out from the headset due to the open-back design.The included cables are braided high quality cables. The yellow color-way is far more noticeable in pictures than it is in person. The yellow is actually fairly subtle and the headset looks much better than I expected.On a side note, an amp is not needed for this headset (it is plenty loud using sound from your motherboard… additionally I tested it on PS5 and the controller pushes the headset perfectly fine.)Overall, I truly believe it’s harder to find a better gaming headset than this one. Sure you can create a better set by combinimg higher end headphones and a separate microphone but that clearly comes at a much higher cost.I’ve had gaming headsets such as the HyperXCloud2Pros, Steel Series Arctis Pro Wireless, and Astro A40s….this headsets beats them all.
Tony A –
I’ve had this headset for a few weeks now and played many different games with them across many genres and listened to all types of music with and without my GSX1000 DAC/Amp. They’re very good without the GSX1000, but I absolutely recommend pairing them with it for the added functionality and personalization.I couldn’t be much happier with this headset. The sound quality is fantastic, they’re very light, and the clamp is just right even for my big head.It’s a gaming headset, and that’s where it shines. The soundstage allows for very accurate target location in shooters (Apex Legends specifically).They don’t slouch when playing music either. The bass is very respectable and stays tight throughout the spectrum.The microphone is nothing to write home about, however, and is by far the weakest part of the headset. That being said, the fact that you can get such a great pair of headphones that happen to have a mic attached to them at this price point is amazing.Overall, if you’re looking for a great pair of headphones with a more v-shaped, fun sound signature and also happen to need a microphone… click ‘Buy Now.’ You won’t regret it. They’re so good, the only upgrade I can see myself in the future would be a pair of HD800S.
Ryan T. –
These headphones are legit. I currently play on console and had been using a high end turtle beach set. My ears hurt when I was done. It was just uncomfortable.So I’m going to switch to pc gaming and the old ones won’t convert so it was time to switch. I was recommended these and they blow the turtle beach out of the water for sound and comfort. When we are playing warzone and I’m spectating someone, I’m telling them where they are because I hear the enemies footsteps way better than they do. And their headphones aren’t cheap either but just not as good as these.
Saira –
I bought a set of HD6xx headphones about 8 months. Over those 8 months, I used them almost exclusively for gaming on my PS4. They were my first pair of Sennheisers and my first pair of open back headphones. I fell in love with the sound. When Drop came out with these and I waffled a bit but eventually bit the bullet and got a pair. I love these. They give me that open back Sennheiser sound but are a lot easier to drive than the 6xx’s. I have used them almost exclusively with my Switch in handheld mode and the Switch drives them just fine. I love the volume adjustment on the side of the headphones. I put my Switch volume about half and just use the PC38X volume adjustment which works fine. They are incredibly light and are easy to throw in a bag. I use the default the ear pads the headphones came with which I didn’t expect to like as much as I do.If you are on the fence about these, I can’t recommend them enough. I have zero regrets about this purchase.
The Austins –
These are the perfect gaming headset for the series x. Unfortunately since Microsoft got rid of the optical port, gamers are limited to a 3.5mm jack. While I wouldn’t choose these as the perfect pc headset, they’re probably these best you can get for xbox without messing with hdmi splitters and what not (unless you have an optical port on your TV, I use a monitor). So much better than your typical turtle beach/Astros gaming headset. They’re super lightweight and comfortable. The sound, while great for positional isn’t as immersive as some others, partially due to the lightweight and open back properties. If your an fps player these are perfect, however if you’re more of a solo/story mode player then look into a closed back high end like audeze penrose or something for a more immersive experience.
Julie and Jamie –
The PC38X’s are absolutely the best sounding gaming headset that I have heard. I’ve owned the Astro A50’s which for the money there is no comparison. The sound quality is unbelievably better on the PC38X and at $130 cheaper they are a steal. I have also owned the PlayStation Gold headset which aren’t bad at all but can’t touch the Sennheiser’s for sound quality.Reasons you wouldn’t want this headphone;These are open back so won’t block outside noises.You need wireless.
Steven Colon –
FOR GAMING!! this is a very high quality headset with amazing highs and mids. The bass is more then the game ones and pc 37x but still lacks the punch you would want for music. For gaming however this headset is a beast. Especially in FPS shooters, you will always know where your enemy is and what direction they’re coming from. Disclaimer if you plug this up to a motherboard and console it is not going to push the loudness that you will want. Trust me get a dac/amp. I paired this with the mayflower arc 2 and it is perfect since it keeps the natural sound of the headphones while increasing the volume beyond what I’m comfortable with. If you are looking to play non FPS games such as Witcher you would want to pair the headset with the sennheiser gsx 1000 because that gaming dac/amp has the best surround sound I have ever heard.Comfort- honestly the pads could be better. I would recommend getting some better thicker pads but you will sacrifice some sound if you do so. If you decide to use one of the two pad sets that come with the headset use the valourSo to close the imaging on the pc38x is some of the best you can get with any gaming headset and if you can get it for Under 150$ It’s a steal.If you have money to throw away look into a audiophile headphone not a gaming headset.Gaming headsets have a mic attachedAudiophile headphones need an external mic or adapter mic. Difference is the sound quality and price. But with either of these choices I recommend getting a dac/amp stack or combo.
GunGuy556 –
After checking out different pairs of Sennheisers and other gaming headsets I got these to replace my old ps3 era turtle beaches for my PC. I chose it because its rated as sounding really good and also has a mic. It definitely sounds way better than my turtle beaches, it doesn’t have hard hitting base but its good enough, what I love is the clarity and how I can hear so many little details in music, keep in mind im not using any kind of headphone amplifier yet. My friends tell me the mic comes through way clearer than the old headset, the problem is since the set is open back the sound gets picked up by the mic and they hear their own echo. But I kinda figured that would be a issue, and certain programs like discord have built in features that help with echo. Overall I love the sound and its nice for the cost.
Mike –
I’ve only had the PC38X for a few days, but I’ve been using it for EVERYTHING on my PC since it arrived.The audio quality of the headphones is, of course, outstanding. The open back is exactly what I needed. I want to be able to hear when someone in the house, human or pet, is trying to get my attention. I’ve never had open back headphones before and it’s amazing to be so immersed in the audio and yet be able to still hear what’s going on in the room when you need to. Thanks to this feature, I pretty much have this headset on my head from the the instant I sit down at my computer, whether watching YouTube, being in a zoom meeting, gaming in 2D, or even when using VR. As soon as I got this headset, I removed the earphones from my HP Reverb G2 VR headset and now I wear the PC38X when gaming in VR instead. I’ve used them in VR in Beat Saber, Half Life: Alyx, and MSFS 2020. I didn’t dislike the G2’s included earphones, especially since they were off the ear and allowed me to hear when somebody was trying to get my attention, but the immersion with the PC38X is much better. And the open back allows me to still not feel like I’ve closed myself off from the real world.I may get a windscreen for the mic, since putting it in front of my mouth leads to it picking up noise on certain sounds like “t” and “p” and also picking up some breathing from my nose. However, I found that putting it below my chin allows it to pick up my voice fine while getting out of the way of the air from my mouth or nose. The noise cancelling in the mic works for when my beard rubs on the mic, with the sound not being passed into the zoom meeting or game. I kind of wish the mic picked up the bass in my voice a little more, but it is very clear and should be appreciated by those trying to hear me in meetings or games.The clamping force on my head was a bit too much at first but it relaxed very quickly and now I wear the PC38X for hours with absolutely no discomfort. I am using the default ear pads and they are comfortable and cool. As I said, I can pretty much wear these the whole time I’m at my computer or standing up doing VR and not even notice they are there (other than the great sound). Note that my PC has separate mic and headphone jacks, so I’m able to use the 3M long cable to allow me to use the PC38X when doing VR (which is also wired). The included cable for those that have a single headset jack is quite short and would not work for this without an extension cable. The cables are a bit stiff and rough but I like that they feel tough and like I’m not going to break anything by stepping on them.So far, I really love this headset. Super glad that I invested the money in it.