It's fully passive, meaning no onboard electronics to filter out noise. You would want to use some form of software like Nvidia Broadcast or a filter that adds a noise gate/noise removal in various other programs.
@@GadgetryTechthx for ypur help want to use them on the xbox. on the xbox menu there is a option to actovate npise cancellation. so would this work? had the gsp 600 a week ago but turned it back because it was a bit heavy. for gsp600 they wrote "noise cancellation mic". dont know if it had onboard electronic. maybe i should not return them idk.
I'm very disappointed with these. Just got them after watching all the reviews, and I won't say they sound awful, but they sound very very average. Only once you use Dolby Equaliser, do they sound good. Tuning out f the box though, they sound really "meh" and muddy.
Another thing to mention for this headset, which is important to me, but seemingly also lacking in so many “gaming” headsets (built in microphone) is that the mic monitoring/sidetone is absolutely perfect. I can hear myself clearly and loudly, it doesn’t cause feedback, and allows me to not be loud and wake up my wife and children, which puts me in the doghouse. 😆 I’m speaking of the closed back, which is fairly decent at blocking out external sounds and your own voice, but also would make one speak louder without decent mic monitoring/sidetone. Absolutely loving this headset. 👌
I never realized how important sidetone was to me until I started searching for a new headset. If it has poor sidetone I end up screaming cause I can’t hear myself. I’ve been searching for a wireless headset but the closed back H6 may be the way to go for me.
@@pinatadonkey5934 You won’t be disappointed. While a lot more expensive, the turtle beach also does it well, as you can turn the noise canceling to the opposite side, which essentially amplifies ambient noise, to include your voice. If you want wired, I vote the h6pro. If you want wireless, and competitive fps gaming is your jam (footsteps), there really isn’t anything beating the turtle beach pro at the moment. Id be happy to go back to the h6pro, tho. Nice and simple…just more of a pita to eq out the harsh gun sounds, etc. If competitive fps isn’t your thing, I feel the door opens wider for wireless headsets. 👌
I just picked these up recently (shout out to Gadgetrytech - thank you for all the great reviews). And thank you for this comment, it was a selling point on trying these. Just curious, are you just using Windows sound settings under speakers and increasing the microphone volume? That is how I’m using it but curious if there is another option for sidetone? Thank you!
@@oOTheMastaOo240 They have built in mic monitoring. That said, I’ve since moved to the Turtle beach stealth pros. Still think the h6pro is a great headset for the price, especially if considering wired. It’s unfortunate that they recently discontinued them.
Using an audio compresser fixes the issue of getting hearing damage. SoundLock is a free program I use and it works wonders with not taking away for example footsteps around you and then whenever you do fire your weapon the sound is reduced to the level of your choice. Saves your ears without taking away the tactic of hearing other players around you. You do have to be on a pc though
After watching your video and understanding the difference between open backed and closed back headsets...I bought the racing green open back H6PRO the sound is great... I'm using it on the new Xbox X and the volume is not a problem...I have never liked the closed back there confining, the open back are great very happy with them. Thanks, great video..
Ive used the same GSP300s for over 3 years now at my company. Lots of communication, internal voice calls, meetings and whatever were done through them. I used to work in an insanely noisy and crowded environment, and although the environment has improved a lot, Im still leaning slightly towards the closed back headsets, simply because of the natural isolation that it provides However, I use these 99% of the time for work, and with the additional of being able to remove the boom and turn them to standard audiophile headphones, I suddenly cant decide So with so many parts being removable already, when is EPOS making a removable cover so I can switch between open and closed at will :). I understand technically its going to be very difficult
@@fishingwithlee9519 2 year too late but thanks 😁 I bought both and tried them. I sent the H6PRO back. I prefer a neutral sound of the PC38X. The H6PRO boosts bass like Dr Dre Beats.
This is the company who bought or merged with the Sennheiser gaming line…… i love Sennheiser headphones, i also used them with the shiit Dac/amp combo for the past 6 years now Actually i just learned that the were actually making gaming headphones in the Sennheiser department and ended leaving to start their own company , which is why the headphones have higher sounding quality than your regular gaming headset 👍🏼
I bought these randomly as a gaming headset and finally get to use the Pro to their full potential in my video production class. I was hesitant to bring them in, but this review helped me out so much. Thanks a bunch!
Love your vids. You cost me $350 - felt like I needed some Maxwells after watching one of your more recent ones. (Kidding, I watched a lot of reviews on a lot of different headsets before I settled on the Maxwell, but yours was probably the best, most thorough one). I have been a little bit hooked on headphones and DAC-AMPS recently, for no good reason, and I am having a ball watching these older reviews (going back to near the beginnings of UA-cam itself, lot's of 8 year old vids on DT-770 and HD 600 type things - it's endless). The price has come way down on these H6PRO's, especially the closed backs, if any of your viewers come across this. It's pretty interesting how the pattern seems to be prices on a lot of models drop pretty quickly within a year, as newer models come out. You can save 30 - 60 percent (sometimes even more) if you're a little patient, and don't need the latest model.
got them and they're alright but still pretty shit. wish i got my audio-technica ath900x again 100% better open back headphones. theses are still just a gaming headset with standard sound quality. i would not recommend.
The sound is by default very muffled and extremely low compared to H3….So dissapointed in this product! It looks so nice, but sounds like crap. Stay away from this model….(I bought the open back)
Just ordered the black/blue open back ones, thanks to this video and other reviews for reference. I’m a fan of Sennheiser and Beyerdynamics open back headphones/sets.
I don't know if it's because plugging a headset into the PS controller (ESPECIALLY Xbox) the sound isn't great. Is there an option to plug these babies into the USB A input of the PS5? or would that even help and I'm being silly for even asking?
Hey dude, I know this is an old video but I wanted to say you've been so helpful. I'm coming from the old Seinheiser Game Ones and looked at a replacement and these seemed to be the way to go. Do you have any EQ settings/profiles you've made and willing to share? I just picked these up and you know far more than me about polishing the sound up.
@GadgetryTech Hey, thanks a lot for your review! I could get the closed ones for 80€ at the moment but maybe you allow me one general question: I am actually a hobby headphone audiophile and I have quite a decent setup for my windows laptop at home. A good Topping DX9 Amp/DAC with some good headphones of course e.g. the DCA E3... but now I want to play some online FPS games with chat function like DayZ, so I need something with a microphone and also be able to have a sound signature in this gaming headphone which allows to hear footsteps well with a decent spatial localisation ability. And since I am not a pro level gamer, I don't want to spend too much for that. As I said, how would I benefit from my Amp/DAC and still use a built-in microphone in a gaming headset? Thanks!
The sound is pretty nice, it's just not very loud which is lame. The thing is comfy af for a big head with glasses though. I got an open box open back for 55 bucks. Great headset just need them to be louder for music
Am into open headphones/set more actually it's my only choice every time But now i found the closed used inly for a week for only 60$ While i found the open + epos audio for 138$ And now am confused I used it mostly for gaming but i have sensitive ears and a hard sound taste Your opinion is welcomed and appreciated
I know this is an old video, but I bought a pair of the closed back Epos H6Pros recently for £70 after watching your reviews and they’re amazing. I’ve owned Astro A40s, Turtle Beach Stealth Pros, Razor Blacksharks & Hyper headsets previously and none compare to these and cost more. The H6Pros is the 1st headset that I can clearly hear footsteps positionally and vertically on warzone. All the others were clear for left and right, but the vertical accuracy was impossible to differentiate. Also, my friends say the mic is crystal clear. Thanks for your reviews, because they are a bargain at £70.
Just got these (closed back) to replace my 6yo Astro A10 and i feel like although the sound is more crisp, it just sounds too sharp/with too much treble and bass is almost non existent especially when used with the Astro Mixamp, which would make my $60 A10s sound very immersive. Anyone else using these with an Astro Mixamp and experience the same? Feels like there's more detail with the Dolby feature/button turned off 🤷.
So does this mean the open back are not the best option to work at a call center? 😁Serious question: How do these Senheiser-built EPOS compare to the PC 38X ? Thanks in advance!
Not sure how I ever missed this question, sorry!! Better late than never so hear goes... The PC38X has a slight more neutral sound profile. I think the soundstage is slightly better on the PC38X but only by a small amount. I like the pads on the PC38X a lot, with the smooth pads feel very pillow-like. They work well with everything and are pretty forgiving without losing too much detail at all which is great. The H6PRO has a slight v-shape sound but only by a small amount. The H6PRO open back has slightly more bass and more oomph to the sound and overall has higher power handling. So if you like explosions or dynamic sound at higher volume, the H6PRO is easily the pick here. The H6PRO closed back is very different to both of the ones above. The bass much stronger and has a lot more "slam" to then. They are also much more sensitive and overall get much louder than both of the open backs mentioned above. If you don't mind a slightly hyper-focused sound reproduction that a closed back gives you, these are still really nice. They also come with the nicest pads here with gel infused memory foam.
To be hornest, The H6 microphone you mentioned as warmth. For me it sounds more like an over-compression? Or is it just me? The GSP is deaffently more clear an neutral, as you said.
I bought these but the treble for me was just too sharp and it felt like it was just hurting my ears, the lack of bass made it worse. When playing MW I had to literally lower the volume as it was just too much.
I just got a Sennheiser 560s for gaming, but im wondering if I would like these better as the highs on the 560s seem harsh to me. Thoughts? I want something with fantastic imaging and and good for fps games
I owned 560S for a few weeks. For Valorant I had to EQ out some of the bass and push up the highs. For music, I had to dip the mids a bit. I did not like the nasally/shouty characteristic in the stock EQ format. I believe 3khz was the shouty region.
What would be the most appropriate DAC/AMP without going overboard for this headset(open back)? These have really low max volume(open back). Plugged into mobo(ROG Maximus X Hero) and SupremeFX detected impedance and set it to lowest "peformance" setting. Plugged it into the DAC that came with my original SteelSeries Arctis Wireless Pro and it was a little better but not much. Thanks
Sucks that nobody answered you, but I'll give you what I have and works like a charm. One of my favorite AMP/DAC combos when I want to keep things simple is the Creative GC7. It connects to your PC via USBC and you still have optical in for consoles as well as like in. It has a nice switch for low and high gain and it drives almost every headphone I own. I use the PC38x a lot, sometimes I switch to the H6 Open but I do enjoy watching movies with planars with low sensitivity and I have never had an issue driving anything outside of my HD 8xx or high end planars. There aren't a lot of reviews out there for them but if you have any more questions feel free to reach out and I'll be happy to answer anything.
So just picked my pair of open backs up two days ago….. I’ve been playing BF5 and a few other games to test them out and the positional awareness is precise….. especially in a game as big as battlefield. I knew where every footstep was coming from at a considerable distance. They sound amazing, they’re built to last but I was expecting the cushions the ear cushions to be more of a softer memory foam now don’t get me wrong they are comfortable but not as comfortable as I thought they should be for around 200 bucks….. maybe they’ll get softer overtime but that’s if I’m using them a lot I have other really good headphones to that I like to use ranging from Sennheiser a Beyerdynamics and audio Technica‘s but these headphones are definitely worth the money I love the braided cable for flexibility and the durability of the headphones the sound is amazing like I said and I am playing on the Xbox series X with Dolby Atmos enabled for headphones. They’re a keeper
@@PigletShady i do…by (shiit), but i also use it plugged into my series x controller Most of the time because my amp/dac combo is a further distance from where i like to sit. Using Microsoft audio Dolby options in my system still make them sound great even plugged into the controller
@@OldSkool-77 I have the Hel 2 dac and can not figure out how to connect it to the series x without losing the 120hz. I play on a monitor not tv. Any suggestions?
Considering that Epos stops doing gaming headsets, there are some amazing deals to be found on amazon right now. I bought new closed H6Pro's for just over 100 euros. Thank you for this review!
Bought these based on some of these video reviews and man, I'm still experiencing a slight headache 1 day later. Tried them for a full day and nah, not worth the $160. Footsteps are louder but the highs are way too sharp to the point of causing earaches. I even used an Astro Mixamp and they sound worse with the Dolby turned on than off. Used them by themselves connected to controller and the volume is weak. I will say they are VERY comfortable and look very nice, but being in pain after a few matches and damaging my hearing isn't worth it. Maybe they work better for PC gaming with tons of time spent adjusting EQ settings.
Great review. I believe the Elite controller would give you more power for the open back, I can't verify this, its forum chatter. I will find out tomorrow when mine arrive.
I always love your reviews. They are thorough and give the exact information a consumer needs to decide to make a purchase. Damn though....I just bought 2 pairs of the Epos H3 to use as my main gaming headsets. I've used Sennheiser Game Zero previously do I knew what to expect sound wise. Now these come along and in my favorite color green. Ordered a pair of the racing green open back . Should be here by the weekend. Really liking what Epos is doing thus far with their headsets
Thanks for sharing Curtis! That green looks incredible. Please drop a new comment on this video after you've played with them letting me know what you think! (That way I get notified). Considering what you like and what you have now, I think you'll love them!
@@GadgetryTech ...Well got the BY yesterday and yeah they are great. Feel similar to my HE but the open back makes a world of difference for shooters. I think I'm going to use the HE for racers and story based games then the BY for competitive shooters. The microphones are similar but friends I routinely play with say the H3 microphone sounds clearer. Not sure if it's because of the H6 microphone being removable or not. Owning both I would only buy the H6 in the open back version as I feel the H3 are the better value for closed back. They are regularly on sale as I paid $99 each at Best Buy online for my 2 pair a few weeks ago
@@clawson32104 how do the h3 sound compared to the h6pro? My local store has just got the h3hybrid and the h6pro (both types)... mainly play cod/FPS/warzone
@@StickyGeko Depends on what version of the H6 Pro they have. If closed back then I personally prefer the H3 as they sound extremely close. The regular H3 though are $60 less than the H6. If your store has the H6 open-back then those are incredible for shooters.
@@clawson32104 so the open sound better for shooters? I'd have thought the closed were better. I've borrowed some Astro a40s, gen 2 I think, but I don't like their sound, but I do like the openness as I don't tend to shout as much and I can hear the Mrs when's speaking to me rather than having to keep taking my headset off to speak to her. The h3 in the UK you can buy between £65-90. The h3 hybrid is £149 which is the same as the h6pro here too.
I am thinking about buying the GSA 601C earpads with cooling gel and putting them on my H6Pro open backs. Do you have any experience with putting closed back earpads on the H6Pro's open back variant? I don't want to alter the sound negatively, however the cooling aspect and hopefully making the footsteps slightly easier to hear might be a worthy upgrade.
It's a passive headset so there's no active noise cancelling. There are some tricks to the pickup pattern that helps reject background noise a bit, but it doesn't eliminate it entirely. I found it to do a pretty good job overall.
Great review! Only thing you may have wrong is that the open back I believe does not have memory foam earpads like the closed back does. Notice how when you press on the pads they spring right back up, memory foam sinks in and gradually pops back up. I think this is done on purpose because memory foam is very dense which would not help with a natural airy sound design.
@@GadgetryTech hey bro always great to hear your reviews, one question I'm trying to get a dolby atmos headset for my series x I like single player games so I don't mind lots of bass great sound can u tell which I get a wireless or wired connection, which brand headset would you recommend
This is an objective fact. this is the best review on this headset. think otherwise? then you are wrong. Thank you so much. the way you were objectively describing open vs closed is amazing. He doesn't wear a cape guys
dont get it when i plug it into my pc it is super quiet even at full volume you have to move the headphone jack the perfect spot then it can sound normal but the problem is if u take the headphone jack out it freezes your pc and you have to restart it also the problem with finding the perfect spot is that makes it sound normal also if u barely touch the headphone jack it will mess it up.
Sounds like you have something wrong with the cable it came with or your computer. Did you turn the headset volume all the way up on the right ear cup dial?
love the H6 PRO Open, sure it's not the best for all types of scenarios but for gaming its awesome! an upgrade from my GSP500 that I have used for over 4+ years. I Always swap out to the OEM cooling ear pads that I still have, back when sennheiser still sold them on their website
How do these sound through the XBOX X/S controller without a DAC but with Dolby Atmos app? I can get these very cheap currently. Interested in the open back version.
@@shusui9665 Hi, the H6 are incredible on my XBOX and my laptop. Every channel is crystal clear and balanced. I’m using the Atmos app. Mic will likely pick up controller sounds but can be easily muted.
@@domidarko1166 thx got it yesterday an it is no problem. xbox party vhat has a built in noise cancellation. by turning it on there is no background sound anymore. thx!
would you buy them now after they shut down their gaming department? also how are they compared to the Maxwells? they giving me "vaccum" effect and i cant used for long..
I got both. They are both awesome. If you can only get 1. Go with open back if your focus is single player immersion and closed if your focus is multiplayer and talking a lot. Neither is a bad choice. The open back does bleed into the mic if you like your volume up. why would you get headphones if you're going to keep the volume down?
Just purchased for $65, but sound very flat... hooked up to a creative gc7 dac.. even plugged in some old headphones which sounded better... not sure if a bad pair or maybe need to tune differently
i dont understand why the closed version of the EPOS H6 Pro is half the price compared to the open version, the one you are showing as #1 in your video. ive done some research but all i can see is one video i found a guy had said the closed one sounds unnatural and out of tune. if thats so, can i just buy the 75 dollar Closed Epos H6 Pro, poke some holes in it and download an EQ software or something to adjust the sound so it sounds the same as the Open Epos H6 Pro which costs right now $156? im wondering if im missing something obvious or i just found the actual best budget headset there is. please tell me that im stupid if i am :)
It's important to consider what kind of gaming you're doing. Closed is better for competitive, open is better for immersive so long as your space is quiet enough.
When reviewing audio quality on analog headphones, you need to remeber the hardware driving the headphoners determine the sound quality. You may watch a review and purchase a pair of headphones that are described as having good sound quality, but if your audio hardware is not great, that same pair of headphones will not sound as good as you'd expect it to be. Or even sound the same as another pair of cheap headphones you have. That's why people buy standalone DACs as the built in PC audio hartdware on motherboards in general are cheap parts and so deliver poor sound quality.
I got the Nova 7 1 week ago and they are kinda meh, would like to know how the h6 pro stack up even though they are older. Anybody have a experience they can share?
I'm in the same boat, the nova 7x just sound off and fit weird. I even got the wicked cushions and without those the nova 7 would be junk. But I'm still felling like the nova are missing the right sound for me so I ordered the h6pro and will see how they go. I'm not sure why everyone just wants footsteps blasting in thier ears, how terrible to just want to hear that instead of all the sounds and enjoy the games.
@@Ryan-re1rs in the exact same boat as you guys, Nova 7 wasn't comfortable for long gaming sessions to me and I couldn't get the sound to be balanced and less harsh. How is your experience with these H6Pro's?
i bought the headphone because of this view. the comfort is subpar, a lot of clamping force and the earpiece design just doesnt fit my jaw well. a lot of pressure on my lower back jaw and floating in the front; a lot of pressure on the headband. such a disappointment, immediate return for me.
Out of all audio channels, you are by far the best. Such detailed and honest reviews. I went through the pain of buying and returning like 5 different headsets including Harmonicdyne zeus elite, Dt 900 pro X and 560s, I took your advice on the EPOS H6 Pro and was lucky to get them on sale. They were kinda uncomfortable at first but i got use to the stock pads.
These are garbage. I just got this pair and the mic sensitivity is way too much. I even went into my PS5 microphone settings and set it to the lowest sensitivity possible & still way too sensitive, causing my teamates on Call of Duty to mute me because they can hear themselves through my mic. They messed up big time on this microphone. I'll be returning them today at Bestbuy.
You might have answered this in previous videos, but do headsets like these need a DAC or AMP? Or would it be just fine running it plug’n’play? A little confused about that
Same here. I have had my cloud 2 for years now. The fake leather on the head cushion and ear cups is falling off. I have little black pieces in my hair when I’m done. Trying to find out what my next headset should be or buy another pair of cloud 2.
@@jmac6631good thing you commented here! I just bought this headset last week ago, the mic is superb. And yes, you need a DAC to make everything louder and sound better. I used cloud II's sound card for a temporary sound boost.
I need something for Apex Legends on ps5. Thinking about ordering the bundle closed back. Need decent mic and hear directional footsteps. I use my TV abd my controller mic now and I've hit Masters this season so I just want a little more directional help. These the ones? I don't like soft sounds and I won't be using this thing for music or movies. Only gaming. If the open backs get loud enough and are better for footsteps for ps5 I'd prolly be fine with that
I got a pair of the open backs a couple weeks ago. I LOVE them. Gave my Astro a50 Gen four to my brother after a week. Going back to the a50 sounded like a muddy mess.
@@GadgetryTech I ended up getting mine for free with airmails. I needed a headset that would work with my ps5 and laptop. After trying the Epos I was not going to go back a50 for my Xbox. These make me want to hear the hd800s.
@@GadgetryTech I’ve always been big into A/V but it was just tv/projectors and stereos. I have dropped way way to much money upgrading TVs every year or two. I’m now super happy with my current 83 inch OLED and SVS ultra surround sound and it’s left me feeling dead inside with nothing to upgrade haha. Perhaps I’ll start dipping my toes into audiophile headphones. I’ve always loved music / sound tracks so I think I would enjoy it. I have been looking at the hd800s or hifiman arya. Would be nice to have one for music or single player games. Have you happened to try a set before? Would it be a noticeable difference? Thanks!
So wtf do I do if I don't want a headset on my head 5 hours a day in conference meetings, nor do I have space for a stationary table mic or boom mic or similar, but want improved audio for my conference calls. Those tiny clip on mics sound awful. The world needs an answer to this. They should develop a flexible solution like the ones on the gamer sets but with an attachment patent so it can be worn under the shirt - or attached to the monitor or something. Perhaps the Antlion Audio ModMic is the closest thing to that.
If you had to EQ these in the dolby xbox app to tune it just a little better (get rid of some sub bass maybe?) for footsteps, how would you eq it? (closed back)
hello I currently use the Epos h6pro closed and I must say that I prefer it to the steelseries nova pro especially for comfort. The spatialization is slightly behind on the other hand. I use the neck of the dac on nova pro you have an idea of the equalizer z to adopt to optimize the h6pro?? Best regards.
I still like the open-back more, so I would just give it a shot and see what you think. If you play on an Xbox controller it "may" not get as loud as you like, but the sound quality is excellent. Otherwise you can always switch it up later!
@@GadgetryTech Thank you! To give an idea from where I'm coming from. This will be my first open back. I'm currently using V-Moda M100's with a Schiit stack or into my Zoom H6 (just depends on if I want monitoring) , and the imaging/soundstage leaves a lot to be desired. I just found myself missing little nuances and details. I do plan on using this with a PS5/Xbox controller for when I do some console gaming as well, so the quietness was concerning, but I'm not really a person that blasts my headphones. Essentially this will be my All In One headset for gaming, and for when I'm sim racing since using my dedicated mic/boom arm isn't practical for that.
@@shawnvilaisack The closed backs will be a bit louder but if sound stage is what you're looking for an open back is tough to beat. Volume may only be an issue on Xbox but I would test it out first to see first hand.
Im wondering if you can hear the wheel motors sound with the open back version. this ofcourse depends on the wheel you are using. I use the T300rs and i am afraid i will hear the motors on it when playing. Could i have your take on this, since i assume you got yours by now
@@noash973 I haven't noticed the motors on the T300 in game. But I haven't really been hearing for them either. If it's silent you can definitely hear them. I did buy a pair of the closed just to compare and see if I liked them more. I didn't and ended up giving them away. If you want pure isolation get the closed. I prefer the open so I can hear myself speak as well as hear my surroundings.
Do they carry voice too? I like H6Pro but hate the cable as well, because it makes an annoying sound when it touches my clothes. I thought the H6Pro cable was proprietary, but I've heard others say some third party ones work.
I have it. Review coming very soon. The ONLY reason you would get the H3PRO Hybrid is if you need it to be wireless/wireless+BT. If you can get away with a wire and without Bluetooth, the H6PRO has superior sound (especially out of the box).
I believe I heard you say to go with open back for PS5 and closed back for Xbox series X. Since I have both consoles, which would be the better option? Open or closed? I mostly play RPG and single player action games. Thanks.
The Close Back has stronger and tighter bass. If you want bigger explosions and a nice clean, intimate sound, the closed are amazing for that. The Open back has less bass, but sounds a little more spacious in open world games. They both perform well in FPS, but the edge goes to the open back. I don't think you'd be disappointed with either.
I'm currently using ASTRO A50, but the flip to mute has broken on the mic and I haven't been able to speak in VC for a few months. It's also been unpairing from the dock frequently, which is a pain as to repair it I have to flash the firmware every time. I've always been happy with the sound and mic (when it worked) quality though. Given the issues it's been giving me I've been shopping around for something new. These have been one of the main contenders on my list. Are you familiar with the a50, if you are is the sound profile better? I have no issue with a wired headset as everything is routes through my custom chair. Has anything else come up that struck you as competitive with this headset since you made this video, in roughly the same price range? The a50 was 300$ and that's about my price cap.
Adding more dynamic to the sound without hurting your ears is what makes a quality headset. These headsets are quality in every way.
Pricey, but it is worthy to take my wallet.
does the h6pro mic has background npise cancellation?
It's fully passive, meaning no onboard electronics to filter out noise. You would want to use some form of software like Nvidia Broadcast or a filter that adds a noise gate/noise removal in various other programs.
@@GadgetryTechthx for ypur help want to use them on the xbox. on the xbox menu there is a option to actovate npise cancellation. so would this work? had the gsp 600 a week ago but turned it back because it was a bit heavy. for gsp600 they wrote "noise cancellation mic". dont know if it had onboard electronic. maybe i should not return them idk.
I'm very disappointed with these. Just got them after watching all the reviews, and I won't say they sound awful, but they sound very very average. Only once you use Dolby Equaliser, do they sound good. Tuning out f the box though, they sound really "meh" and muddy.
Hands down the best on UA-cam. I love how you review audio equipment and think of every question someone would have. Great work dude!
Thanks so much for the kind words. Happy New Year!
Easily the best review I've seen. Don't worry about length of video man just put in depth in the title. Awesome job!
Another thing to mention for this headset, which is important to me, but seemingly also lacking in so many “gaming” headsets (built in microphone) is that the mic monitoring/sidetone is absolutely perfect. I can hear myself clearly and loudly, it doesn’t cause feedback, and allows me to not be loud and wake up my wife and children, which puts me in the doghouse. 😆
I’m speaking of the closed back, which is fairly decent at blocking out external sounds and your own voice, but also would make one speak louder without decent mic monitoring/sidetone. Absolutely loving this headset. 👌
I never realized how important sidetone was to me until I started searching for a new headset. If it has poor sidetone I end up screaming cause I can’t hear myself. I’ve been searching for a wireless headset but the closed back H6 may be the way to go for me.
@@pinatadonkey5934 You won’t be disappointed. While a lot more expensive, the turtle beach also does it well, as you can turn the noise canceling to the opposite side, which essentially amplifies ambient noise, to include your voice. If you want wired, I vote the h6pro. If you want wireless, and competitive fps gaming is your jam (footsteps), there really isn’t anything beating the turtle beach pro at the moment. Id be happy to go back to the h6pro, tho. Nice and simple…just more of a pita to eq out the harsh gun sounds, etc. If competitive fps isn’t your thing, I feel the door opens wider for wireless headsets. 👌
I just picked these up recently (shout out to Gadgetrytech - thank you for all the great reviews). And thank you for this comment, it was a selling point on trying these. Just curious, are you just using Windows sound settings under speakers and increasing the microphone volume? That is how I’m using it but curious if there is another option for sidetone? Thank you!
Are you talking about being able to hear yourself with the open or do they have built in mic monitoring?
@@oOTheMastaOo240 They have built in mic monitoring. That said, I’ve since moved to the Turtle beach stealth pros. Still think the h6pro is a great headset for the price, especially if considering wired. It’s unfortunate that they recently discontinued them.
What a damn decent headset review mate, subbed after this banga and this is on my wishlist! Good job!
Using an audio compresser fixes the issue of getting hearing damage. SoundLock is a free program I use and it works wonders with not taking away for example footsteps around you and then whenever you do fire your weapon the sound is reduced to the level of your choice. Saves your ears without taking away the tactic of hearing other players around you. You do have to be on a pc though
woah mate, tks for this tips
After watching your video and understanding the difference between open backed and closed back headsets...I bought the racing green open back H6PRO the sound is great... I'm using it on the new Xbox X and the volume is not a problem...I have never liked the closed back there confining, the open back are great very happy with them. Thanks, great video..
Open back for the sole reason that my ears don't sweat as much.
Ive used the same GSP300s for over 3 years now at my company. Lots of communication, internal voice calls, meetings and whatever were done through them. I used to work in an insanely noisy and crowded environment, and although the environment has improved a lot, Im still leaning slightly towards the closed back headsets, simply because of the natural isolation that it provides However, I use these 99% of the time for work, and with the additional of being able to remove the boom and turn them to standard audiophile headphones, I suddenly cant decide
So with so many parts being removable already, when is EPOS making a removable cover so I can switch between open and closed at will :). I understand technically its going to be very difficult
Would you recommend these over the PC38x?
Yes he like it more he say it in the last 3 minutes of the video
@@fishingwithlee9519 2 year too late but thanks 😁 I bought both and tried them. I sent the H6PRO back. I prefer a neutral sound of the PC38X. The H6PRO boosts bass like Dr Dre Beats.
This is the company who bought or merged with the Sennheiser gaming line…… i love Sennheiser headphones, i also used them with the shiit Dac/amp combo for the past 6 years now
Actually i just learned that the were actually making gaming headphones in the Sennheiser department and ended leaving to start their own company , which is why the headphones have higher sounding quality than your regular gaming headset 👍🏼
It's actually neither of them, but yes, absolutely love Sennheiser, and respectively, EPOS too.
I bought these randomly as a gaming headset and finally get to use the Pro to their full potential in my video production class. I was hesitant to bring them in, but this review helped me out so much. Thanks a bunch!
Love your vids. You cost me $350 - felt like I needed some Maxwells after watching one of your more recent ones. (Kidding, I watched a lot of reviews on a lot of different headsets before I settled on the Maxwell, but yours was probably the best, most thorough one). I have been a little bit hooked on headphones and DAC-AMPS recently, for no good reason, and I am having a ball watching these older reviews (going back to near the beginnings of UA-cam itself, lot's of 8 year old vids on DT-770 and HD 600 type things - it's endless). The price has come way down on these H6PRO's, especially the closed backs, if any of your viewers come across this. It's pretty interesting how the pattern seems to be prices on a lot of models drop pretty quickly within a year, as newer models come out. You can save 30 - 60 percent (sometimes even more) if you're a little patient, and don't need the latest model.
Same lol@@vangattan
got them and they're alright but still pretty shit. wish i got my audio-technica ath900x again 100% better open back headphones. theses are still just a gaming headset with standard sound quality. i would not recommend.
The sound is by default very muffled and extremely low compared to H3….So dissapointed in this product! It looks so nice, but sounds like crap. Stay away from this model….(I bought the open back)
Just ordered the black/blue open back ones, thanks to this video and other reviews for reference.
I’m a fan of Sennheiser and Beyerdynamics open back headphones/sets.
Senn and epos aren’t acquaintances anymore, Epos’s first headset without sennheiser was the epos h3
Actually nvm I now know you know that.
I don't know if it's because plugging a headset into the PS controller (ESPECIALLY Xbox) the sound isn't great.
Is there an option to plug these babies into the USB A input of the PS5?
or would that even help and I'm being silly for even asking?
Hey dude, I know this is an old video but I wanted to say you've been so helpful. I'm coming from the old Seinheiser Game Ones and looked at a replacement and these seemed to be the way to go. Do you have any EQ settings/profiles you've made and willing to share? I just picked these up and you know far more than me about polishing the sound up.
@GadgetryTech Hey, thanks a lot for your review! I could get the closed ones for 80€ at the moment but maybe you allow me one general question: I am actually a hobby headphone audiophile and I have quite a decent setup for my windows laptop at home. A good Topping DX9 Amp/DAC with some good headphones of course e.g. the DCA E3... but now I want to play some online FPS games with chat function like DayZ, so I need something with a microphone and also be able to have a sound signature in this gaming headphone which allows to hear footsteps well with a decent spatial localisation ability. And since I am not a pro level gamer, I don't want to spend too much for that. As I said, how would I benefit from my Amp/DAC and still use a built-in microphone in a gaming headset? Thanks!
The sound is pretty nice, it's just not very loud which is lame. The thing is comfy af for a big head with glasses though.
I got an open box open back for 55 bucks. Great headset just need them to be louder for music
Am into open headphones/set more actually it's my only choice every time
But now i found the closed used inly for a week for only 60$
While i found the open + epos audio for 138$
And now am confused
I used it mostly for gaming but i have sensitive ears and a hard sound taste
Your opinion is welcomed and appreciated
I know this is an old video, but I bought a pair of the closed back Epos H6Pros recently for £70 after watching your reviews and they’re amazing. I’ve owned Astro A40s, Turtle Beach Stealth Pros, Razor Blacksharks & Hyper headsets previously and none compare to these and cost more. The H6Pros is the 1st headset that I can clearly hear footsteps positionally and vertically on warzone. All the others were clear for left and right, but the vertical accuracy was impossible to differentiate. Also, my friends say the mic is crystal clear. Thanks for your reviews, because they are a bargain at £70.
i recently bought it and the audio sounds horrible when playing games it sounds dull and so bad its not even close to my old headset
Just got these (closed back) to replace my 6yo Astro A10 and i feel like although the sound is more crisp, it just sounds too sharp/with too much treble and bass is almost non existent especially when used with the Astro Mixamp, which would make my $60 A10s sound very immersive.
Anyone else using these with an Astro Mixamp and experience the same? Feels like there's more detail with the Dolby feature/button turned off 🤷.
So does this mean the open back are not the best option to work at a call center? 😁Serious question: How do these Senheiser-built EPOS compare to the PC 38X ? Thanks in advance!
Not sure how I ever missed this question, sorry!! Better late than never so hear goes...
The PC38X has a slight more neutral sound profile. I think the soundstage is slightly better on the PC38X but only by a small amount. I like the pads on the PC38X a lot, with the smooth pads feel very pillow-like. They work well with everything and are pretty forgiving without losing too much detail at all which is great.
The H6PRO has a slight v-shape sound but only by a small amount. The H6PRO open back has slightly more bass and more oomph to the sound and overall has higher power handling. So if you like explosions or dynamic sound at higher volume, the H6PRO is easily the pick here.
The H6PRO closed back is very different to both of the ones above. The bass much stronger and has a lot more "slam" to then. They are also much more sensitive and overall get much louder than both of the open backs mentioned above. If you don't mind a slightly hyper-focused sound reproduction that a closed back gives you, these are still really nice. They also come with the nicest pads here with gel infused memory foam.
@@GadgetryTech Absolutely no worries! heheh. 😁Thank you very much! Great answer!
To be hornest, The H6 microphone you mentioned as warmth. For me it sounds more like an over-compression? Or is it just me? The GSP is deaffently more clear an neutral, as you said.
I bought these but the treble for me was just too sharp and it felt like it was just hurting my ears, the lack of bass made it worse. When playing MW I had to literally lower the volume as it was just too much.
Did you have the open back or the closed back?
I just got a Sennheiser 560s for gaming, but im wondering if I would like these better as the highs on the 560s seem harsh to me.
Thoughts?
I want something with fantastic imaging and and good for fps games
I owned 560S for a few weeks. For Valorant I had to EQ out some of the bass and push up the highs. For music, I had to dip the mids a bit. I did not like the nasally/shouty characteristic in the stock EQ format. I believe 3khz was the shouty region.
Because the 560s is way to clinical,the best 500s are the hd599 FACTTT
is it as easy to pin point foot steps in competetive games with the H600PRO closed ones as it is with the gsp 600?
What would be the most appropriate DAC/AMP without going overboard for this headset(open back)? These have really low max volume(open back). Plugged into mobo(ROG Maximus X Hero) and SupremeFX detected impedance and set it to lowest "peformance" setting. Plugged it into the DAC that came with my original SteelSeries Arctis Wireless Pro and it was a little better but not much. Thanks
Sucks that nobody answered you, but I'll give you what I have and works like a charm. One of my favorite AMP/DAC combos when I want to keep things simple is the Creative GC7. It connects to your PC via USBC and you still have optical in for consoles as well as like in. It has a nice switch for low and high gain and it drives almost every headphone I own. I use the PC38x a lot, sometimes I switch to the H6 Open but I do enjoy watching movies with planars with low sensitivity and I have never had an issue driving anything outside of my HD 8xx or high end planars. There aren't a lot of reviews out there for them but if you have any more questions feel free to reach out and I'll be happy to answer anything.
For me I want something that will keep my ears cool, I find with closed backs they make my ears hot.
THE AUDIO MONITORS ON YOUR TABLE, WHAT THEY ARE AND WHAT YOU AMPLIFY IT WITH?
So just picked my pair of open backs up two days ago….. I’ve been playing BF5 and a few other games to test them out and the positional awareness is precise….. especially in a game as big as battlefield.
I knew where every footstep was coming from at a considerable distance. They sound amazing, they’re built to last but I was expecting the cushions the ear cushions to be more of a softer memory foam now don’t get me wrong they are comfortable but not as comfortable as I thought they should be for around 200 bucks….. maybe they’ll get softer overtime but that’s if I’m using them a lot I have other really good headphones to that I like to use ranging from Sennheiser a Beyerdynamics and audio Technica‘s but these headphones are definitely worth the money I love the braided cable for flexibility and the durability of the headphones the sound is amazing like I said and I am playing on the Xbox series X with Dolby Atmos enabled for headphones. They’re a keeper
do you use a game dac? or something like that?
@@PigletShady i do…by (shiit), but i also use it plugged into my series x controller Most of the time because my amp/dac combo is a further distance from where i like to sit.
Using Microsoft audio Dolby options in my system still make them sound great even plugged into the controller
@@OldSkool-77 I have the Hel 2 dac and can not figure out how to connect it to the series x without losing the 120hz. I play on a monitor not tv. Any suggestions?
@@bpoole31 Sorry wish I did, I use mine on a tv so I just plug it into that. That’s the only thing I don’t like about the series x…. No optical port
@@OldSkool-77 if your using the shitt dac through TV optical to the headset. how are you using a mic off the headset?
Considering that Epos stops doing gaming headsets, there are some amazing deals to be found on amazon right now.
I bought new closed H6Pro's for just over 100 euros.
Thank you for this review!
Yeah the deals make it so easy to pick EPOS. They're built so well I'm not worried about them breaking down the road either
Just pulled the trigger on a white pair of the closed version for around $75
Oh man your reviews are insane. Good job! 👍
How would you compare the tension/pressure between the GSP vs H series given that the GSP 500 and 600 had customizable tension in the headband?
Thank you! I've been looking for a comparison between the H6PRO and the GSP 600.
Excellent review man.
Bought these based on some of these video reviews and man, I'm still experiencing a slight headache 1 day later. Tried them for a full day and nah, not worth the $160. Footsteps are louder but the highs are way too sharp to the point of causing earaches. I even used an Astro Mixamp and they sound worse with the Dolby turned on than off. Used them by themselves connected to controller and the volume is weak.
I will say they are VERY comfortable and look very nice, but being in pain after a few matches and damaging my hearing isn't worth it. Maybe they work better for PC gaming with tons of time spent adjusting EQ settings.
Should of bought Corsair HS80. They sound amazing.
@@Kaiser187 will consider them for my next purchase. Right now I went with the Arctis Nova 3s and they sound good.
Great review. I believe the Elite controller would give you more power for the open back, I can't verify this, its forum chatter. I will find out tomorrow when mine arrive.
I could actually measure output wattage if several controllers to see the difference. When I have some time I’ll mess with this!
@@GadgetryTech that would be awesome. 👊👍
@@GadgetryTech Did you get to do this?
I always love your reviews. They are thorough and give the exact information a consumer needs to decide to make a purchase. Damn though....I just bought 2 pairs of the Epos H3 to use as my main gaming headsets. I've used Sennheiser Game Zero previously do I knew what to expect sound wise. Now these come along and in my favorite color green. Ordered a pair of the racing green open back . Should be here by the weekend. Really liking what Epos is doing thus far with their headsets
Thanks for sharing Curtis! That green looks incredible. Please drop a new comment on this video after you've played with them letting me know what you think! (That way I get notified). Considering what you like and what you have now, I think you'll love them!
@@GadgetryTech ...Well got the BY yesterday and yeah they are great. Feel similar to my HE but the open back makes a world of difference for shooters. I think I'm going to use the HE for racers and story based games then the BY for competitive shooters. The microphones are similar but friends I routinely play with say the H3 microphone sounds clearer. Not sure if it's because of the H6 microphone being removable or not. Owning both I would only buy the H6 in the open back version as I feel the H3 are the better value for closed back. They are regularly on sale as I paid $99 each at Best Buy online for my 2 pair a few weeks ago
@@clawson32104 how do the h3 sound compared to the h6pro? My local store has just got the h3hybrid and the h6pro (both types)... mainly play cod/FPS/warzone
@@StickyGeko Depends on what version of the H6 Pro they have. If closed back then I personally prefer the H3 as they sound extremely close. The regular H3 though are $60 less than the H6. If your store has the H6 open-back then those are incredible for shooters.
@@clawson32104 so the open sound better for shooters? I'd have thought the closed were better. I've borrowed some Astro a40s, gen 2 I think, but I don't like their sound, but I do like the openness as I don't tend to shout as much and I can hear the Mrs when's speaking to me rather than having to keep taking my headset off to speak to her. The h3 in the UK you can buy between £65-90. The h3 hybrid is £149 which is the same as the h6pro here too.
I am thinking about buying the GSA 601C earpads with cooling gel and putting them on my H6Pro open backs. Do you have any experience with putting closed back earpads on the H6Pro's open back variant? I don't want to alter the sound negatively, however the cooling aspect and hopefully making the footsteps slightly easier to hear might be a worthy upgrade.
does this headset have a noise cancelling mic? I'm looking for a wires.ps4 noise cancelling headset mic
It's a passive headset so there's no active noise cancelling. There are some tricks to the pickup pattern that helps reject background noise a bit, but it doesn't eliminate it entirely. I found it to do a pretty good job overall.
@@GadgetryTech do you know of any ps4 wired headset with a noise cancelling mic? I've been trying to find one I currently use the astro a 40s
Great review! Only thing you may have wrong is that the open back I believe does not have memory foam earpads like the closed back does. Notice how when you press on the pads they spring right back up, memory foam sinks in and gradually pops back up. I think this is done on purpose because memory foam is very dense which would not help with a natural airy sound design.
Great info, thanks Travis!
@@GadgetryTech hey bro always great to hear your reviews, one question I'm trying to get a dolby atmos headset for my series x I like single player games so I don't mind lots of bass great sound can u tell which I get a wireless or wired connection, which brand headset would you recommend
This is an objective fact. this is the best review on this headset. think otherwise? then you are wrong. Thank you so much. the way you were objectively describing open vs closed is amazing.
He doesn't wear a cape guys
Thanks for the kind words!
Been waiting for this Joe
dont get it when i plug it into my pc it is super quiet even at full volume you have to move the headphone jack the perfect spot then it can sound normal but the problem is if u take the headphone jack out it freezes your pc and you have to restart it also the problem with finding the perfect spot is that makes it sound normal also if u barely touch the headphone jack it will mess it up.
Sounds like you have something wrong with the cable it came with or your computer. Did you turn the headset volume all the way up on the right ear cup dial?
@@GadgetryTech yea i returned them though i couldnt get it to work
love the H6 PRO Open, sure it's not the best for all types of scenarios but for gaming its awesome! an upgrade from my GSP500 that I have used for over 4+ years. I Always swap out to the OEM cooling ear pads that I still have, back when sennheiser still sold them on their website
How do these sound through the XBOX X/S controller without a DAC but with Dolby Atmos app? I can get these very cheap currently. Interested in the open back version.
hi how are the h6 for xbox? does the mic pic up controller noises or generally background noises?
@@shusui9665 Hi, the H6 are incredible on my XBOX and my laptop. Every channel is crystal clear and balanced. I’m using the Atmos app. Mic will likely pick up controller sounds but can be easily muted.
@@domidarko1166 thx very much. wgat do you mean by can.be easaly muted?
@@shusui9665 just flip it up to mute sound or you could try adjusting the eq or mix to lower mic sensitivity.
@@domidarko1166 thx got it yesterday an it is no problem. xbox party vhat has a built in noise cancellation. by turning it on there is no background sound anymore. thx!
How would you compare the pc38x with the H6 open in fps games in terms of imaging and identifying footsteps?
They so bad I got them.
would you buy them now after they shut down their gaming department? also how are they compared to the Maxwells? they giving me "vaccum" effect and i cant used for long..
Currently on sale at €80 on Amazon (at least in Spain). Must-buy! After this review still useful after 2 years, thanks for your channel!
I got both. They are both awesome. If you can only get 1. Go with open back if your focus is single player immersion and closed if your focus is multiplayer and talking a lot. Neither is a bad choice. The open back does bleed into the mic if you like your volume up. why would you get headphones if you're going to keep the volume down?
Just purchased for $65, but sound very flat... hooked up to a creative gc7 dac.. even plugged in some old headphones which sounded better... not sure if a bad pair or maybe need to tune differently
i dont understand why the closed version of the EPOS H6 Pro is half the price compared to the open version, the one you are showing as #1 in your video. ive done some research but all i can see is one video i found a guy had said the closed one sounds unnatural and out of tune. if thats so, can i just buy the 75 dollar Closed Epos H6 Pro, poke some holes in it and download an EQ software or something to adjust the sound so it sounds the same as the Open Epos H6 Pro which costs right now $156? im wondering if im missing something obvious or i just found the actual best budget headset there is. please tell me that im stupid if i am :)
It's important to consider what kind of gaming you're doing. Closed is better for competitive, open is better for immersive so long as your space is quiet enough.
When reviewing audio quality on analog headphones, you need to remeber the hardware driving the headphoners determine the sound quality. You may watch a review and purchase a pair of headphones that are described as having good sound quality, but if your audio hardware is not great, that same pair of headphones will not sound as good as you'd expect it to be. Or even sound the same as another pair of cheap headphones you have. That's why people buy standalone DACs as the built in PC audio hartdware on motherboards in general are cheap parts and so deliver poor sound quality.
Love the review. I have the H3's now and saw a great deal on Woot for the H6's ($65). This review convinced me to pull the trigger.
What does the isolation compare between the H6 and the 601?
I got the Nova 7 1 week ago and they are kinda meh, would like to know how the h6 pro stack up even though they are older. Anybody have a experience they can share?
I'm in the same boat, the nova 7x just sound off and fit weird. I even got the wicked cushions and without those the nova 7 would be junk. But I'm still felling like the nova are missing the right sound for me so I ordered the h6pro and will see how they go. I'm not sure why everyone just wants footsteps blasting in thier ears, how terrible to just want to hear that instead of all the sounds and enjoy the games.
@@Ryan-re1rs yeah i returbend them and got the epos h3 pro wireless and i am super happy. They kick ass for music and gaming
@@Ryan-re1rs in the exact same boat as you guys, Nova 7 wasn't comfortable for long gaming sessions to me and I couldn't get the sound to be balanced and less harsh. How is your experience with these H6Pro's?
These or the Turtle Beach stealth 700 gen 2 max.. I play a lot of COD, Fortnite, Gears of war, stuff like that.
i bought the headphone because of this view. the comfort is subpar, a lot of clamping force and the earpiece design just doesnt fit my jaw well. a lot of pressure on my lower back jaw and floating in the front; a lot of pressure on the headband. such a disappointment, immediate return for me.
Out of all audio channels, you are by far the best. Such detailed and honest reviews. I went through the pain of buying and returning like 5 different headsets including Harmonicdyne zeus elite, Dt 900 pro X and 560s, I took your advice on the EPOS H6 Pro and was lucky to get them on sale. They were kinda uncomfortable at first but i got use to the stock pads.
I want to buy them for my ps5. Would the open backs go well with the g6 soundblaster?
These are garbage.
I just got this pair and the mic sensitivity is way too much.
I even went into my PS5 microphone settings and set it to the lowest sensitivity possible & still way too sensitive, causing my teamates on Call of Duty to mute me because they can hear themselves through my mic. They messed up big time on this microphone. I'll be returning them today at Bestbuy.
You might have answered this in previous videos, but do headsets like these need a DAC or AMP? Or would it be just fine running it plug’n’play? A little confused about that
Hello! I'm currently using the HyperX Cloud II; would it be worthwhile to upgrade to this headset? Is it also possible to use this without a DAC?
Same here. I have had my cloud 2 for years now. The fake leather on the head cushion and ear cups is falling off. I have little black pieces in my hair when I’m done. Trying to find out what my next headset should be or buy another pair of cloud 2.
@@jmac6631good thing you commented here! I just bought this headset last week ago, the mic is superb. And yes, you need a DAC to make everything louder and sound better.
I used cloud II's sound card for a temporary sound boost.
I need something for Apex Legends on ps5. Thinking about ordering the bundle closed back. Need decent mic and hear directional footsteps. I use my TV abd my controller mic now and I've hit Masters this season so I just want a little more directional help. These the ones? I don't like soft sounds and I won't be using this thing for music or movies. Only gaming. If the open backs get loud enough and are better for footsteps for ps5 I'd prolly be fine with that
Im between this one and the astro A40 been using the razer kraken for about 5 years 😅
If I get the closed back epos hs pro, Do I need to get the gsx300 game dac bundle if i play on ps5?
I been looking for the right headset is this the one? PC gaming and music is my usage. I'm so sick of looking there are way too many models and types!
How do these compare to the newer turtle beach stealth 700 max?
Mainly for competitive style gaming on a Xbox series X (halo/cod/ fps games)
TIA
I got a pair of the open backs a couple weeks ago. I LOVE them. Gave my Astro a50 Gen four to my brother after a week. Going back to the a50 sounded like a muddy mess.
Pretty crazy right? Almost half the price too!
@@GadgetryTech I ended up getting mine for free with airmails. I needed a headset that would work with my ps5 and laptop. After trying the Epos I was not going to go back a50 for my Xbox. These make me want to hear the hd800s.
@@kmdkmd-jz8pv it’s a dangerous expensive hobby once you get the taste haha
@@GadgetryTech I’ve always been big into A/V but it was just tv/projectors and stereos. I have dropped way way to much money upgrading TVs every year or two. I’m now super happy with my current 83 inch OLED and SVS ultra surround sound and it’s left me feeling dead inside with nothing to upgrade haha. Perhaps I’ll start dipping my toes into audiophile headphones. I’ve always loved music / sound tracks so I think I would enjoy it. I have been looking at the hd800s or hifiman arya. Would be nice to have one for music or single player games. Have you happened to try a set before? Would it be a noticeable difference? Thanks!
Closed back sounds more boomy but also kind of like all the sound it coming through a sock. Open back is less fatiguing and superior imo.
Which one is more V shaped sound signature?
Hi mate,
This headset is £54 in Amazon warehouse and Corsair hs75hx is £60. Which one do you recommend for Xbox series X?
So wtf do I do if I don't want a headset on my head 5 hours a day in conference meetings, nor do I have space for a stationary table mic or boom mic or similar, but want improved audio for my conference calls. Those tiny clip on mics sound awful. The world needs an answer to this. They should develop a flexible solution like the ones on the gamer sets but with an attachment patent so it can be worn under the shirt - or attached to the monitor or something. Perhaps the Antlion Audio ModMic is the closest thing to that.
I can't find the discount code to support the channel.
If you had to EQ these in the dolby xbox app to tune it just a little better (get rid of some sub bass maybe?) for footsteps, how would you eq it? (closed back)
Would these be good for sim racing? I have a fan on to will these still alow me to clearly talk with out passive noise?
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How do these compare to the newer turtle beach stealth 700 max?
Mainly for competitive style gaming on a Xbox series X (halo/cod/ fps games)
TIA
Also forgot to add, what is the chat mix like on console? Or is there a option for that?
love the open backs. I can't find recommended Eq settings for FPS. Any recommendations?
Got both of these with the GSX 1000 DAC. Love them both. I like the open back much more. Just recently got the Maxwell's. Those are 🔥🔥🔥
didnt even know about it.. but got it rn on sale for 90$... so far im loving it
hello I currently use the Epos h6pro closed and I must say that I prefer it to the steelseries nova pro especially for comfort. The spatialization is slightly behind on the other hand. I use the neck of the dac on nova pro you have an idea of the equalizer z to adopt to optimize the h6pro?? Best regards.
I ordered the open, but now I'm having some regrets. I mostly play FPS and Sim Racing. Would I have been better off with the Closed?
I still like the open-back more, so I would just give it a shot and see what you think. If you play on an Xbox controller it "may" not get as loud as you like, but the sound quality is excellent. Otherwise you can always switch it up later!
@@GadgetryTech Thank you! To give an idea from where I'm coming from. This will be my first open back. I'm currently using V-Moda M100's with a Schiit stack or into my Zoom H6 (just depends on if I want monitoring) , and the imaging/soundstage leaves a lot to be desired. I just found myself missing little nuances and details. I do plan on using this with a PS5/Xbox controller for when I do some console gaming as well, so the quietness was concerning, but I'm not really a person that blasts my headphones. Essentially this will be my All In One headset for gaming, and for when I'm sim racing since using my dedicated mic/boom arm isn't practical for that.
@@shawnvilaisack The closed backs will be a bit louder but if sound stage is what you're looking for an open back is tough to beat. Volume may only be an issue on Xbox but I would test it out first to see first hand.
Im wondering if you can hear the wheel motors sound with the open back version. this ofcourse depends on the wheel you are using. I use the T300rs and i am afraid i will hear the motors on it when playing. Could i have your take on this, since i assume you got yours by now
@@noash973 I haven't noticed the motors on the T300 in game. But I haven't really been hearing for them either. If it's silent you can definitely hear them. I did buy a pair of the closed just to compare and see if I liked them more. I didn't and ended up giving them away. If you want pure isolation get the closed. I prefer the open so I can hear myself speak as well as hear my surroundings.
The wires that come with the H6Pro fucking SUCK! I use the cables that came with my 6 year old ATH M50X
Do they carry voice too? I like H6Pro but hate the cable as well, because it makes an annoying sound when it touches my clothes. I thought the H6Pro cable was proprietary, but I've heard others say some third party ones work.
I got these for $100 on sale on Amazon, and I'm so excited for them to get here 😎
What would you say to these vs beyerdynamics 300mmx? Anyone comment.
Hi! There's something to tell me trying with Dolby Atmos for headphones on Xbox?. Thnks beforhand
how are these compared to Corsair Virtuoso xt? mainly just soundstage and audio performance, not features of course lol
only thing, HRIR works better on open back
Guess what I just scored for $25 on facebook marketplace in dark navy blue?
That's a damn steal!
What about the H3PRO Hybrid headset? I don't see any reviews of that headset. Not the H3 Hybrid, the H3PRO Hybrid. The blue ones.
I have it. Review coming very soon. The ONLY reason you would get the H3PRO Hybrid is if you need it to be wireless/wireless+BT. If you can get away with a wire and without Bluetooth, the H6PRO has superior sound (especially out of the box).
I believe I heard you say to go with open back for PS5 and closed back for Xbox series X. Since I have both consoles, which would be the better option? Open or closed? I mostly play RPG and single player action games. Thanks.
The Close Back has stronger and tighter bass. If you want bigger explosions and a nice clean, intimate sound, the closed are amazing for that. The Open back has less bass, but sounds a little more spacious in open world games. They both perform well in FPS, but the edge goes to the open back. I don't think you'd be disappointed with either.
I'm currently using ASTRO A50, but the flip to mute has broken on the mic and I haven't been able to speak in VC for a few months. It's also been unpairing from the dock frequently, which is a pain as to repair it I have to flash the firmware every time. I've always been happy with the sound and mic (when it worked) quality though.
Given the issues it's been giving me I've been shopping around for something new. These have been one of the main contenders on my list. Are you familiar with the a50, if you are is the sound profile better? I have no issue with a wired headset as everything is routes through my custom chair. Has anything else come up that struck you as competitive with this headset since you made this video, in roughly the same price range? The a50 was 300$ and that's about my price cap.
Great review. Very helpful!
what i hate about it is that the mic is not adjustable to left and right and when im calling other people can hear me breathing