Audeze Penrose X Review: Premium audio tech comes to Xbox Series X|S
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With planar magnetic drivers, the Audeze Penrose X brings premium audio hardware with great sound to the Xbox Series X|S. But is it worth $300?
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I've been a fan of planar magnetic headphones for a good while now. However, it's always been a bit difficult to justify the price tag to my friends and family. In the end, I opted for the Razer Kaira Pro for Series S gaming because of the integration (no dongle) and price. For HiFi music listening, I'll keep my LCD-2 Classic cans. Thanks for the unbiased review!
Finally a pair of nice wireless gaming headphones for xbox 🙌
Been missing Turtle Beach Elite 800s. They don't make the Arctis Wireless Pro for it.
New firmware update improves the mic quality ln wireless mode But its not out yet
Is it out yet?
Is it out now?
I have it and it has amazing sound and clearity. COD Cold war you can hear steps from everywhere if it is right, left, forward or behind you can feel it and prepare to eliminate him. I had try bluetooth for Netflix and I love this pair. I was using Astro A50 but I like Audeze Penrose X
I have the astro a 40s tr edition with the amp and it sucks, I bought the sennheiser epos gsp 600 and they sound waaaayyyyyyy better. I recently found out about these though, I'm thinking of upgrading
@@tmx8686 I have epos for my ps5 and they aren't loud at all and are pretty weak in sound in my opinion.
@@jonhopkins6061underrated comment
Pretty sure your mic was too far from your mouth on the headset which is why it sounded muffled. It's a special filter it uses to only take in sounds that's actually close to it.
Could also be older firmware. I got mine 2 days ago and my microphone sound pretty good.
Penrose x or beyerdynamic mmx300 for my Series x???
I got mines had these for about a week and I can seriously say there are a tremendous update from my Hyper X gun metal grey wired headset, but before getting the Penrose I purchased the Arctis 7 and the penrose beats them down by over a few miles in terms of sound quality and boom status.. Mic isn't a huge turn away for me. I don't chat a whole lot I just laugh a lot in game.
Soo how are they holding up after 10 months im waiting for mine to arrive next week and i cant wait … had some hyper x alpha cloud 2 astros a40 … everyone seems to say the sound is amazing …
@@brunostlaurent1282 for me they are well worth it, comfort 8/10
Features 10/10
USB-C 10/10
Sound Quality 9/10
Battery 9/10
I have owned every other headset out there in the $100-$250 categories and these are well worth the money.
The best headset I have owned.
I can switch between pc and Xbox without a problem.
Update through your pc with the usb to usbc cable provided.
The online EQ is easy to use and works well.
Can set your own levels or upload presets for certain games.
Overall I’m very happy with mine purchase. 10 months later.
@@AMRCineVerse ah perfect really excited , thx alot for taking the time to write your impressions i really appreciate it !
@@AMRCineVerse how do they sound with an iphone? music wise
@@TheGregh1977 they sound very nice and crisp. Good clean quality sound.
For console gaming in just terms of sound plugged in 3.5mm or wireless?
The microphone sounds stellar if you record into OBS. It seems like a software limitation.
It also helps to have a wired connection if you are using it on a computer
@@mswerkmeister Yes but if it works as intended, the difference isn't great. The microphone actually does sounds incredible over wireless when using software that works properly.
I've had that issue with almost all my mics, sounds much, much, much better in windows recording and OBS. Never seen a fix for it.
@@schmidth if we're talking about game chat services like discord, I suspect they could very well be downsampling your audio to limit bandwidth usage.
@@RazorIance They probably do. Sadly the Penrose mic is still unacceptably bad, I would never expose my friends to this level of quality.
Are the Penrose better than the HyperX Cloud Orbit S which uses Audeze™ 100mm planar magnetic drivers?
IDK since I never had the new ones, but my pair of Hyper X gaming headphones keeps shocking my ear on the left side whenever I use them. That started after about 30 hours or so of use. That is actually the whole reason I am looking for a new/different gaming headset. Just FYI.
Kinda, perose is wirless and blutooth with better mic, Orbits are wired but have head tracking and 24 bit dsp as opposed to penroses 16 bit. (penrose might only be limited to 16 bit wirelessly I'm not sure)
Does this gaming headset have surround sound audio?
Do you need the xbox usb adapter to use on the Xbox? I bought one without it
Do these work with Playstation 5 as well? I am looking for a nonBT Wireless headset that works with PC, XBSX and PS5 and unfortunately the Steelseries Arctis 7x are no longer in production.
How about this one versus the Corsair Virtuoso? Cheers
Since they have a detachable mic, couldn't I just buy another mic of the same connection type to slap into it for better chat audio?
It's probably not the mic itself but rather the EQ it uses. If they would allow us to change the EQ like the Razor headphones, that would be cool.
@@rogerhuston8287 That sounds odd. Why would the eq for the sounds I hear affect the muffled chat audio that friends hear from my mic?
@@ryaiariot I heard they have a firmware update that helps with the muffled sound so obviously there are adjustments that can be made in SW to change the sound. This is true of all audio devices. What you hear is not the HW sound directly, but rather a sound engineer's interpretation. Take a look at the Razor Kaira Pro, you can adjust the EQ on the mic.
Now, I'm not saying that changing the mic won't change the sound. It will, just don't expect miracles when this is more of a SW issue than HW.
@@rogerhuston8287 Alright. Thanks for the explanation, I appreciate it!
Got mine last week but had to sent em back because i had some strange audio issues on the left earcup, kinda sounded like the wind blowing. If im going to be honest these arent that incredible imo, sound quality is good but not really that much better than my TB stealth 700 gen 2 to justify double the price. As for comfort its really bad imo, the fake leather is really coarse and the foam feel really really cheap. Battery life is not fantastic either, roughly 15H.
Penrose X ($299) vs Xbox Wireless Headset ($99). How big is the difference in terms of sound quality and special gaming features (7.1 sound, lags etc). Will I really benefit from paying 3x more for the Penrose X? Thanks!
From the information I been looking, yeah these are way better. Audeze is a audio brand so yeah better stuff
Yes you will.
Thanks for the great review!
I am trying to find a good wireless headset that works with all the consoles without limitations.
I have read on some reviews that the penrose X have some limitations when connected wirelessly to the PlayStation, can you confirm if the mic works on PS when using wirelessly?
Thanks again!
Audeze Penrose X vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9x
which one is better?
The 9x sucks by a lot 200 dollars for Micro usb and a really outdated bluetooth version. Something like the stealth 700 gen 2 or the kaira pro is a much better choice
Or Acrtis Pro
@@chocolatewhale3656 The 700 Gen 2s are better than the 9x, but I returned mine because the audio constantly cut in and out. Kaira pro also has some pretty mixed reviews. I haven't tried those yet.
@@Princeton_James the kaira pro barely released so of course it's gonna have issues. It's apparently the best xbox headset according to tech reviews and I could agree bc of the features
Penrose. Audeze are one of the best headphone company's in the world, granted the penrose is their super budget model but it's still better than most gaming headsets. The drop Sennheiser's come close and have better soundstage but the penrose are the best. but if you like excessive muddy bass and scooped mids (which a lot of people do) go Steelseries or Arctis.
Did you try the microphone via aux? Does it sound muffled too?
Firmware update fixes wireless microphone issue. I did try aux though and it sounds clear even before the firmware update
How is the volume on the headset? I returned my astro a50 because the max volume sucks.
It’s loud but the mic is terrible
@@zackz1260 after the update the mic is awesomely goody friends say thism
Do you like these more than the steelseries 9x ?
I think the Penrose X sound better, but aren't as comfortable as the 7x/9x and the microphone is really muffled. You can use the mic from the Mobius on the Penrose X though, and it sounds much better.
Can you use the 3,5 on the xbox aswell? And the mic works while plugged in?
You could, but there are much more affordable wired headsets. And yes, the mic should work when plugged in with the 3.5mm cable.
How is that sound quality compared to the 9x which I have now. Worth the upgrade?
Wipes the floor with the 9x easily or any other headset besides the Maxwell
this review doesn't talk about the plethora of issues the headphones rn. Also the pricetag, is for the planr magnetic drivers, thi aint your run of the milax headphones, this is a whole different level of tech so naturally it would be much more expensive.
What issues? Just curious. Mine are finally on the way after ordering in July.
@@TheKennybats There is a white noise issue in some headsets (same as mobius and cloud orbits) Haven't heard of any others
@@spazco8669 I hear the noise too, mostly when connected to Bluetooth and there's nothing playing. Overall they sound good though.
@@TheKennybats might just be a bluetooth thing, is it noticeable when wired?
Could you do an Arctis Pro comparison?
This blows the arctis pro out of the water. Better sound over all and after the firmware update, the mic is far better. I've shelved my arctis pro wireless for these
@@NyteStalker89 Which one can you hear footsteps better in? Can you use the app to adjust the EQ and not a pc? I want to use them for ps5, I suppose I will need windows 10. I only have windows 7.
@@shootermcgaven02 they have built in footstep eq after update.
The price is about $100 lower these days if you can catch some retailers sales. This is the case in Europe anyway. Thank you for the video.
Question will the turtle beach elite pros (series 1 not series 2) work if I plug it into this headset?
What are you trying to do?
Should test mic when plugged in instead of just wired.
Does the penrose x work with PlayStation ?
No there is a different version for that (without the x in the name)
I think if the dongle is switched to pc, it'll work. Like the arctis 7x.xbox uses a proprietary chip. Ps doesn't. Would love to get confirmation from a reviewer tho.
It works, flip the toggle to PC for PS
I haven't been able to try it, but I've heard that the Penrose X does work on PS
Audeze made two versions one for Xbox and another for PlayStation
Does the sound vary vs usb or bluetooth
Yes
It was said that themicrophone is improved campared to the mobius, well...
Maybe waiting for next generation would be better?
If only they would send mine already. Not idea when it’s shipping
They send out a weekly update via email! :D. As of right now they're getting a big batch of them and should have all of the Penrose X models ordered by 10/07/20 at people's doors before Christmas (assuming carriers don't have any delays).
It's amazing how many bullshit excuses Audeze gave their pre-order customers plus they charged our accounts and held our funds without shipping which is illegal.
Yeah, they definitely could have handled it better but at least they were vocal. I'd much prefer that as opposed to them just taking my money and never updating us about anything. I've had my Penrose X for a few days now though and am anything but upset with my purchase. Extremely good quality headset when it comes to sound. The build is a little bulky and perhaps a tad stiff but overall I still find it rather comfortable. They did a good job with this product :D
Is it worth the price?
Maybe you said it, but does can you run them in wired mode?
Yes, it has a 3mm jack
Hate that everything is sold out everywhere. The only thing instock is the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen2. I really like to have the better sounding headphones, but hard to know what to get since I can't try it.
What did u end up getting?
@@malockitt - Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 and to answer you next question, it is just ok.
Please help!!! I know this is an old video but my penrose’ just came in the mail everything works like a million bucks they sound amazing truly incredible compared to my no brand amazon $30 headset but for the love of god I can’t speak into a party or anything with them (I’m on xbox series x) like I can hear myself in the headset speaking to myself or I can hear others in chat but no one can hear me and there’s no mic action going on for my end like I’m not actually speaking even when I tried in a party by myself idk what to do man I’m getting pisssed off. My mic mute/unmute switch is flipped to unmute I’ve tried the mute way as well but obviously didn’t work either way and my dongle is on xbox I can hear everything but can’t speak at all!
Nice video Jordan! What headset stand are you using in the video?
Did the X Version works on the Ps5???
Yes
I’d buy them if it had decent warranty... Too bad a higher end product like this doesn’t have that
our store locally has 5y warranty! great
Not really higher end, It's Audeze's cheapest headset by far.
I mean, 0/10 on shipping
man in terms of sound and how comfortable they are, pls bear with them they are doing their best. dealing with all this with covid isnt easy.
@@Clyozera Are they comfortable??
@@gates69 wearing them rn, been wearing them for 5 hours straight now and I have no fatigue. They are heavy, as in you can feel them but they arent oppressive in weight
Can I play Switch and talk on Discord at the same time?
An entire review with no mention of battery life?
I have these headphones, here’s the real story, sound is unparalleled, IF YOU DONT HAVE A SEPERATE MIC DO NOT GET THESE. I use these because I love the sound but I have a hyper x mic, the mic it comes with is not useable not even joking friends said it was inaudible even with new firmware
Can you help me please! Will my turtle beach elite pro series 1 detachable mix fit in this? My boom mic is amazing
Anyone have good settings profile for these for FPS?
you can found this here www.audeze.com/pages/audeze-hq-presets
So does the Penrose X works with Mac? Audeze's website says only the blue Penrose (for PS4) works with Mac, but i have XBOX and Mac.
I don't see why it wouldn't, mac's are pretty good at using audio DACs and amps, should treat that dongle just as well.
@@Nonx47 That's what I thought. I am just wondering why they say only the blue Penrose works with Mac in their spec..
@@dimaswidjaya not sure, it is a bit odd, but it may be an oversight. Either way, it has Bluetooth so if you had to resort to using BT for your Mac that wouldn't be the end of the world
Oh, we have the same desk lamp :-)
each to his own i own artics 7 astro a50 virtuoso xt xbox wireless head set lucid lx50 razor nari ulitimate roccat elo air and the penrose. nothing sounds like the penrose and they are worth it just for the sound alone. i have the playsation ones so i have had none of the issues he is talking about. u can plug it in 3.5 and use it on xbox because there is a aux mode and u get all the same benefits as wireless. they are in there own league as far as sound. comfortwise they arent the best but they arent the worst. they break in just like any other headset so give them some time. best gaming headset period if u are looking for the best sound and they have been updated so for me feature wise they are right there with all the other brands.
How’s the sound quality wired on xbox?
How do I connect this $hit with my Xbox one? I hear everything but the microphone does not work and it turns itself off after a bit of time…
Did you switch the mode on the dongle?
Welp.... I'd absolutely love if they'd send me my headset already.
Supposed to be coming this week man...I am waiting too.
@@fathernojoy2706 you guys ordered?
I just wish these were as comfortable as arctis 9x.
Compare it with pc38x😉
they are also very good with excellent sound stage (much better than the audeze) But the Audeze have better imaging are are more versatile. I have the mobius (identical driver to penrose) and it's easily my favorite wireless set. Not just for gaming but everyday use.
Nice 👍🏼
I have the Audeze mobius headset and love them but dropped them on accident and broke an ear cup so I ordered the steelseries 9x
Why didnt you just order new earcups for 30$?
Penrose X were a disappointment. Sound was amazing, but design and quality (made of plastic) were horrible. They have 2 dials on the left ear cup. One for headset volume. And the other for mic volume and if u click the wheel in it gives u maybe a 2 second window to adjust game/chat volume which u have to keep clicking over and over at the end of ur match to balance out the game noise to hear ur friends. By the time u get it dialed in boom ur back in the next match have to adjust again lol It’s irritating man. I found my myself opening up the chat settings for Xbox multiple times a day to figure out what I was doing. And no u cannot change the headset volume settings through the console. Everything has to be done on the headset. I just sent mine back after 2 weeks of use. Sound was amazing. Mic was too long and flimsy but sounds amazing. Everything else about it is poor. Left ear cup sound like it has foil in it and won’t stop making a crumbling noise. The suction of the earcups is pretty tight to the point where my left ear drum was being sucked on and pulled out of my ear. U guys know that feeling? If not put the palm of ur hand over ur ear and press hard then let off. It’s that feeling. The headset is made of plastic. Came out July 2021 but doesn’t have LED indicator to let u know ur mic is muted. What year are we in again?? Also everything has to be done on the headset which I stated earlier is a FREAKING nightmare. I don’t know what Audeze was thinking when they developed these. Sound is great. Everything else is just poor. I’m mad. Tired of these companies trying to finesse everyone out of a quick buck. Make 1 headset that does it all please. So tired of corporate America. If we could put the great sound quality of the Audeze Penrose into the headset of the LucidSound LS50X headset that would be the perfect headset for everyone, I believe. LS50X were great in every aspect especially CONTROLS except for the sound WHILE gaming. Sound for listening to music and movies however was awesome and freaking epic!! Unfortunately sent both headsets back and going back to my trustee Hyper X headset until we get a proper headset or an updated version from any one of these companies. 😡😡 hope this helps anyone out there with the same frustrations I’ve been having with finding my next headset to game for another 5/10 years. Good luck guys.
Premium? more like budget audiophile cans. Which are still better than premium gaming headsets.
for the mic..... it sounds WAY Better than Mobius..... Mobius' Mic.... is GARBAGE.......
I cannot speak on the PlayStation version but the Xbox versions are
horrible popping and clicking sounds they disconnected at least 10 times
in one hour of usage on a fully charged headset I saw the battery life
go from 100% to 85% and an hour and a half of usage the preset
installation is ridiculous when other headsets save multiple presets
internally and can be switched to them with a press of a button on the
headphones and also the fact that you still do not have a working
solution for iPhone is totally unacceptable and the fact that you have
to jump through so many hoops in order to return these headphones it is
ridiculous when you call their service support number you can only leave
a message and they will get back to you most of their business is done
on email which is another hassle and when you do return them there is a
possible restocking fee yay.