Best Gaming Headphone Drop EPOS PC38x - Audiophile Gamer Review

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[@samwelltarly8265]

Nice video! Switched to the PC38x from the Beyerdynamic 770pro (which I still love) due to the open acoustics so that I can still hear the baby monitor or my wife or kids if they call for me. They sound different but still very good, especially for gaming. Music wise I still prefer the 770pro

[@ryanhostudio]

that is the best way to use them! Being aware of surroundings!

[@rickgear2579]

I have a Sennheiser PC38X. I have it hooked up to a UGREEN USB-C to 3,5mm jack. It sounds fine, but it doesn't get very loud. I want to add more volume to my headphones and use Dolby Atmos. I'd imagine that this will be more than adequate to give me more volume given the very low impediance (32 ohms) of my PC38X.

[@ryanhostudio]

i would get something like the ifi go link or the fiio ka11, they are audiophile dac amps that for sure have enough power. i have reviews of both

[@rickgear2579]

@@ryanhostudio Yeah, the $100 amps seem like overkill and are needed for 100+ ohm impediance. I am just looking for something to add a little more juice and let Atmos or DTS:X handle my surround.

[@spicynoodles307]

@@rickgear2579 what you ended up doing rick, i would love to know.

[@rickgear2579]

@@spicynoodles307 I got this and it's good. Got me what I wanted.

[@Davvisth]

I got the Sennheiser PC363D which I've owned since 2014 (10 years now) and they are still working great and sound great. Super light and I've dropped them countless times without any issues and ran over the cable with my chair. After 10 years the volume knob on the right ear has been a bit broken but I re-soldered it to bypass the volume control. The mute function by flipping the microphone up is also not working correctly. The rubber on the microphone is pealing off. I've purchased new earmuffs for them. Great set. If these are anything close to my PC363D's they should be solid.

[@ryanhostudio]

they work well

[@crashn2me105]

What do you expect when you keep dropping them all the time

[@Davvisth]

@@crashn2me105 maybe you should read my comment again. I am very happy with them and they kept working even if I've dropped them a lot.

[@McLovinKarma]

I just bought these headphones and one thing i noticed that NO KZbinR HAS MENTIONED is that the mic pics up audio from the headset. This is very annoying when it comes to being talking to friends and gaming. Has anyone experienced this? If so, whats the fix besides lowering the volume?

[@b0vin]

On Discord, I use Krisp and other echo cancelation stuff. Only downside is that when I laugh loudly, it cuts out this issue happens with alot of open backs I think.

[@HITMAN80g]

well most of open back headphone have that kind of issue, you can tune the mic and active background noise cancelation although it may affect your mic quality tho ( not like a walkie talkie but, still )

[@AdamNhs]

I had this problem too. I bought mic windscreen cover and it fixed it. Apart from that the headset is fantastic

[@reburn1479]

@@AdamNhsyou mean the small microphone foam to cover the mic?

[@AdamNhs]

@@reburn1479 Yes

[@naturalfps]

Underrated headphones but also underrated reviews. Good stuff man.

[@ryanhostudio]

thank you dude!

[@emukiller1985]

The mic is amazing. All other headsets I've had picked up my son's voice in the background. (He games in the same room) With this headset they never hear him. I will say though the ear cups are a little too small/narrow. That's my biggest complaint.

[@ryanhostudio]

you could try the dekoni earpads i mentioned in video if you want more comfort

[@emukiller1985]

@@ryanhostudio I heard all the ear cups make the sound crappy

[@PiyeGotcha]

I really do like the content u put out, Keep it up Ryan.!!! Also, Have u gotten the vzr model ones and if so what are your thoughts ?

[@ryanhostudio]

ive tried them twice, the first time prototype, second type like a month ago at canjam! I thought they were decent i think the tuning was on the bassier side, it definitely wasnt as natural sounding as the pc38x. I was only able to demo for music listening and not gaming though

[@TragedyTales]

Yo dude, how are you getting on with your maxwells? any cracking?

[@ryanhostudio]

nope mine arent cracking

[@Persason]

The only issue is that it isn't wireless. There are some options for wierd headphones for example adding a mic to an HD6xx series. For wireless headphones I found the steelseries arctic nova pro wireless to be the only option if you care about audio. Out of the box its a bit too base heavy and treble light but the software allows for full EQ and there are guides on how to EQ the crap out of them to a as flat as possible frequency response curve based on measurements. After EQing them they sound pretty awesome even for music, and they are wireless and have swappable batteries.

[@ryanhostudio]

steelseries arctic nova pro is pretty good for light weight wireless, the audeze maxwell are better but they are heavier

[@Persason]

@@ryanhostudio I never tried the Audeeze maxwell. Would you say they are so much better that an upgrade is worth it over the nova pro?

[@audie-cashstack-uk4881]

Wireless is dog shat unless high end WiFi who cares wired = high res lag free perfect delivery who cares wireless.. these are the closest thing to a hd599 so there good very very very good I'd still choose a hd599 and a added mic

[@santth07]

I got those and they are good in my phone and pc but for some reason in my xbox ( For what I want them.) They are bat but like totally bad

[@Brandonar1]

Hey there! Saw ur video on the H6pro, how do the pc38x compare to the h6pro? Great review btw!

[@ryanhostudio]

hi i made a video comparing them right after this one!

[@oneJXV]

Hi great video! Are there any firmware updates needed for this headset after buying?

[@ryanhostudio]

@@oneJXV it’s a wired headphone so no

[@TheBlackedIP]

The cable is at least detachable , but is the hole for the 3.5mm jack able to fit a Bluetooth adapter like the COMSOON Bluetooth Receiver which visibly has a wide jack? I just want to turn these PC38x into Wireless ONLY when am not on desktop.

[@ryanhostudio]

no idea don’t have a bluetooth adapter

[@ayyybe8742]

So what’s the incentive to upgrade from these for audiophile music listening? I got a DT 1990 Pro (EQ’d) and I really couldn’t tell a difference between that and this for music listening. I found the tuning to be more pleasant on the PC38X. Essentially- I went back to the PC38X. Why would I want to upgrade from it? Especially because it’s tuned like an HD 600. Like- detail, tuning, etc.

[@ryanhostudio]

if you like the tuning of pc38x you would only upgrade for more resolution. But there’s not many open back headphones tuned as good as pc38x. I imagine the pc38x sounds better than dt 1990 pro, that one has way too much treble for me to handle

[@lethplex587]

Currently in the market for new headphones, my previous headphones( epos gsp 500) have been dying on me for a while now and it’s pretty much time to switch, I’m kinda on the fence between the pc38x or astros a40, Im not sure which one I should go for cause they both seem good but I really want something that will give me a competitive edge

[@ryanhostudio]

@@lethplex587 if you like the epos gsp 500 the pc38x is basically the logical upgrade would recommend that since you already like there headphones

[@lethplex587]

@@ryanhostudio thank you so much, I’ll be buying the pc38x then!

[@crashn2me105]

This headphone is Cheaper on Drop............................. $169 for either the black or yellow version versus Amazon $180 for the black and $210 for the yellow ! Drop baby..... Your welcome, peace out.

[@Darkk_Sage]

How do you feel these compare to Audeze Maxwell? I mostly do single player gaming, but want something very immersive.

[@ryanhostudio]

maxwell is heavier, sounds more detailed and has more bass, the pc38x has better directional accuracy, more open sounding and lighter for longer gaming sessions

[@Darkk_Sage]

@@ryanhostudio if you had to have one, which would you pick 👀😂

[@aeon7748]

In comparison to the HD 6XX which I own, this has better sound stage, less shouty at the mid range and detailed but pleasant treble(unlike my Beyer's), I heard this one and was surprised at how much I like it more than the HD 6XX, I agree that this is "under hyped", I heard it through a simple Apple lightening audio adapter and it sounded better than my desktop setup, that I think of ditching my setup and simply buying PC38X to run off the motherboard audio, I wonder what the next upgrade would be that maintains this tuning but improves on it and requires a DAC/AMP?

[@ryanhostudio]

@@aeon7748 there really isn’t much out there with same profile. Maybe the sennheiser hd660s2 but i think it’s upper midrange isn’t as shouty but that could be thing too. I am using the diana MR and it’s basically an upgrade and very similar tuning as well but very expensive

[@nirvanafan7777]

Are these still viable in 2024? Want a great gaming headset with good sound stage/imaging and heard the hd560s are great too but dont want to do the whole microphone workaround with it.

[@ryanhostudio]

more than viable i still use mine all the time because its light weight and the tuning is really good. Personally one of my favorites and i really doubt any other gaming headphone company is going to beat this one anytime soon

[@nirvanafan7777]

@@ryanhostudio I appreciate the response! Think you've sold me on them. Thanks for the video 😊

[@Nades_]

How does the sound compare to the Audeze Maxwell?

[@ryanhostudio]

well the pc38x sounds more neutral i guess and more open because its open back, but the maxwell for sure sound more detailed and have alot more bass

[@Melvin-01]

Hey! I bought these a while ago and started using it on my Xbox and my I’ve noticed the mic volume is extremely low, do you know if there is any potential fix?

[@rickgear2579]

You can use this amp on an Xbox?! Do you just use the USB connection?

[@SpyderXY]

What are some good wireless audiophile headphones, mainly for gaming but music and movies too? I linked my friend this video and showed him the H6 Openback in green/gold and he said it was the ugliest headphones hes ever seen and said the built quality is cheap and doesnt think theyre audiophile level lmao

[@ryanhostudio]

if you want wireless with best audio it’s easily the audeze maxwell

[@GL-Red]

Have you tried this with an apple usb-c to 3.5mm dongle? I have one but no improvements to the mic. Also what volume do you have set for the pc38x mic?

[@djm24able]

I feel like I’m the j only person constantly watching your uploads and it’s a dam tragedy! 😢

[@calvinyip364]

I am here too

[@JTB--]

I watch all of Ryan's videos and give a thumbs up. I'll only comment if I have something relevant to say

[@djm24able]

lol I wasn’t being literal but good I’m glad to hear other people are watching him. Him and ask these other KZbinrs make me want to buy the pc 38x but I play ps5 so I’m not sure if I should or not I use the audeze penrose RN!

[@JTB--]

@@djm24able I don't play competitive gaming anymore. Just single player type stuff and recently picked up the Sennheiser 560s for $150 on Amazon. Perfect budget headphone for immersive gaming, music and movies/tv. Just as good as the HD 600 and 650/6XX (all of which I've owned in the past) for half the price

[@ryanhostudio]

thanks guys! I made a mistake with the microphone so i had to reupload to fix it

[@jesseplata]

Do you use it with an amp/dac?

[@ryanhostudio]

i do but you can connect it directly to pc

[@jesseplata]

@@ryanhostudio what do you use? Was trying to see if you also had any videos of dac/amp

[@ryanhostudio]

i use smsl su-9 and ifi pro ican signature amp, however they don’t have microphone capability, but i have a seperate microphone microphone for my pc

[@FortEryone]

Hello, interested in reviewing the Ikko OH300?😃

[@ryanhostudio]

if someone sends to me haha!

[@cryptok9185]

thoughts on audeze maxwell

[@ryanhostudio]

i have made reviews on it but truly the best sounding wireless gaming headset

[@OneTrueProdigy_]

Hd560s?

[@ryanhostudio]

pretty similar i think the 560s is probably slightly better in terms of detail

[@galaxyguy4522]

Underhyped by everyone who constantly talks about them all the time 😎

[@audie-cashstack-uk4881]

H6pros are better the angered drivers are no joke and that extra bass just rounds them off the level of 3D the h6pro has without a 3d application is mindblowing I'm geting almost atmos or other application 3d soundstgaae from stereo with those angered drivers

[@ryanhostudio]

yeah those angry angered drivers are fearsome

[@donaldpetersen2382]

Nope it's plastic garbage. *Very* loud plastic makes this unusable

[@MyNuj]

definitely not garbage, genuinely one of the best headsets around for the price. And literally everyone raves about them, including ALOT of audiophiles. if you dont like them, fine, but dont talk rubbish.

[@donaldpetersen2382]

They suck. Loud creaky plastic and poor base. Trash@@MyNuj