EPOS H6PRO Headset Review - Top Tier Under $200?

How good is the new EPOS H6PRO headset with a launch price of $180? Is it too good to be true? I had high hopes and expectations considering how good my EPOS GSP 601s were, and the new H6PRO did not disappoint! Lots of options, great sound and comfort, and more.
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0:00 - Intro, Specs, Features
06:21 - Mic Test
08:29 - More Features
12:20 - Sound Quality
17:55 - Final Thoughts
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[@M3RL7NN]

Hands down the best on KZbin. I love how you review audio equipment and think of every question someone would have. Great work dude!

[@GadgetryTech]

Thanks so much for the kind words. Happy New Year!

[@DANNYxBOY9089]

Easily the best review I've seen. Don't worry about length of video man just put in depth in the title. Awesome job!

[@TheTeek]

Adding more dynamic to the sound without hurting your ears is what makes a quality headset. These headsets are quality in every way.

[@CasualG-mer]

Pricey, but it is worthy to take my wallet.

[@VeeHausen]

What a damn decent headset review mate, subbed after this banga and this is on my wishlist! Good job!

[@greccoox]

Oh man your reviews are insane. Good job! 👍

[@TimHeadley777]

Thank you! I've been looking for a comparison between the H6PRO and the GSP 600. Excellent review man.

[@StickyGeko]

Been waiting for this Joe

[@jgakpp]

Thank you for all your AMAZING reviews man! :D Very appreciated during my hunt for my next daily driver..

[@roblee222]

I was waiting for this review!

[@dougtrumanc]

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..

[@MrGoodCompany]

Great review. Very helpful!

[@WhiskeyGroove]

Another great review. Your top notch review just made a purchase for me and are on the way! Hope they're loud enough for series x. Thanks for your attention to detail and explanations. Keep making the great videos.

[@chrisvillan88]

This is an excellent review, I've only recently discovered you. Subbed!!

[@OldSkool-77]

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.

[@AndrewLamas19]

Senn and epos aren’t acquaintances anymore, Epos’s first headset without sennheiser was the epos h3

[@AndrewLamas19]

Actually nvm I now know you know that.

[@mobjam20]

Solid review, thanks. I like your style. I'm off to order me a pair of H6Pros now...

[@GadgetryTech]

Awesome thanks!

[@clawson32104]

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

[@GadgetryTech]

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!

[@clawson32104]

@@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

[@StickyGeko]

@@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

[@clawson32104]

@@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.

[@StickyGeko]

@@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.

[@Raiken333]

subbed. thx for the review

[@ALPINE_M4GTS]

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.

[@Lydialay]

Thank you for the review, the green closed is ordered and I can't wait :D

[@GadgetryTech]

It's been a while! I hope you're enjoying them :)

[@st3bbs]

Hi @Lydialay, do you still have the H6 Pro's? How do/did you like them?

[@Lydialay]

@@st3bbs Yes I do!

[@st3bbs]

Well that's a good sign lol. I'm guessing they are a decent headset? I went ahead and bought a pair :)

[@dannyexpo5740]

@@st3bbshello did you buy them? I just ordered mine

[@phlask1]

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?

[@sbsnate2312]

You earned a new subscriber

[@i-talu3983]

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

[@TheJTHammond]

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.

[@loganmix03]

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

[@shalahuddinumar3386]

woah mate, tks for this tips

[@Zwimpy88]

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.

[@Scoop9599]

Damn, BW 606's on your desk, nice. Those are my TV speakers. Heard them at BestBuy and fell in love.

[@JayJay-jx3zg]

Great review. Now I want one of each lol. Not to mention the PC38X's too.

[@kylerstrong]

Not sure if you have the Arctis Pro Wireless but I do. Would you recommend this over the Arctis? I dont really mind going back to Wired even tho its been like 3 years?

[@stang4258]

I’d be interested to know how the sound changes if you took the closed back ear pads and put them on the open back. Would it turn them into a semi open back or ruin the sound signature?

[@shadeliquid]

I bought the open back white version for my series S and i love them!!! Best gaming headphones ever

[@baileymoto]

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. 👌

[@pinatadonkey5934]

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.

[@baileymoto]

@@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. 👌

[@dougreamer1674]

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]

Are you talking about being able to hear yourself with the open or do they have built in mic monitoring?

[@baileymoto]

@@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.

[@smr615]

is it as easy to pin point foot steps in competetive games with the H600PRO closed ones as it is with the gsp 600?

[@AO-yo1ke]

Nice review ! Only thing missing is maybe to compare espescially the sound to its predesessors and ohter headsets in direct competition.

[@GadgetryTech]

Working on that video soon. It's a very slight improvement over the Drop PC38X, but I think it's better in nearly every way than the GSP601.

[@ShekyYT]

How would you compare the pc38x with the H6 open in fps games in terms of imaging and identifying footsteps?

[@srmd22]

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 KZbin 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.

[@chummygun]

Same lol​@@vangattan

[@Slim_Sumo]

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.

[@TK421trooper]

love the open backs. I can't find recommended Eq settings for FPS. Any recommendations?

[@Josewiiix]

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!

[@lamagra14]

How do you use these with amps/dacs... how about the GSX300? Comparisons pls with the H6pros... Thanks!!

[@Neromaster1000]

Does it work with the Sennheiser GSX 300 or better ask do i need the GSX300 or can i use it without. Whats the diffrence with and without that extern soundcard. Thats would be nice to know

[@danielestark2927]

I looked at both this review and the audeze review, and I wanted to ask your opinion. Having to choose between epos h6 pro and maxwell, considering that in both cases I would always use them wired, which one would you recommend? Also taking into account the comfort factor! I would like a fairly wide soundstage (I know that being closed headphones I can't expect miracles), from this point of view which one performs better in your opinion?

[@Ailurias]

Hey, at the same place, having to choose between Epos H6pro and Maxwell, using wired. Which headset did you go with in the end?

[@travisr1324]

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]

Great info, thanks Travis!

[@kem3703]

@@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

[@davedekale-2266]

How do you use these on console? Only with the 3.5mm jack or is it wireless?

[@JR-kv6ez]

Can you recommend a good pc soundcard for gaming? Namely for isolating footsteps better.

[@cyrilbastien1809]

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.

[@limegreenphoenix4961]

does the h6pro have the same earpads as the gsp line? i would like to try out the cooling earpads that they have on there site

[@nathanf1699]

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

[@johnreeves6217]

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

[@mrj3217]

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?

[@dcm6896]

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

[@nomadblack1776]

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.

[@Fluffyninja7]

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 🔥🔥🔥

[@ThaMobstarr]

Hey man, thanks for the review. You are by far my favourite reviewer while I am looking for a new headset for my Xbox Series X. So I have kind of given up on wireless gaming headsets since they all seem to be getting connection problems which I want to avoid. I have an old Sennheiser GSP 300 headset (wired) which I want to replace. I would like to go for the open-back version of the H6PRO, but I am kinda worried about the volume as you were talking about it. Do you think that the open back version could be too quiet for playing on Xbox? Would you definitely recommend the closed back more? I am kind of inbetween those the open or closed variant at the moment.

[@uncaring77]

If you haven't completely given up on wireless I would recommend the LucidSound LS50X the connection has been rock solid since I had them in March using them on my series X. I was like you I had to get rid of my arctis 9x due to the connection issues, then tried corsair HS75, razer with kaira and nari. With the LS50X I couldn't be happier it has never dropped connection and sounds great with black Friday coming up there will be good deals on them. For wired I love my PC38X and they recently went on offer at 129 dollars which was a steal. I have ordered the closed version of the H6PRO and waiting for them to arrive after this great review from Joe.

[@ThaMobstarr]

@@uncaring77 Hey, thanks for the headsup! I have read that the build quality of the LucidSound headsets isn't great and that they tend to fall apart after a few months. The PC38x are sadly not available here in Europe. The H6Pro seem to be best choice for me. The build quality on Sennheiser headsets is the best I had so far in terms of gaming headsets. I was also thinking about dropping some more money and getting the Beyerdynamic MMX-300, but I am not so sure how well they perform on a console without any additional DAC/soundcard.

[@uncaring77]

I live in the UK and ordered the PC38X directly from drop it was 15 dollars postage which worked out about 10 pounds, I also didn't get charged anything from customs and had them in 10 days if you are willing to take the chance on the customs part it definitely an option for you. I know what you mean with the reviews of the lucidsound build quality the first pair I had from amazon the headband padding was loose so had to go back but this second pair I have had are like a tank I have used them everyday and they still look brand new. These H6PRO though do look great I am looking forward to getting them.

[@fizzi5836]

@@uncaring77Which one did you end up liking more?

[@Scoop9599]

What does the isolation compare between the H6 and the 601?

[@trickaosh2271]

Great video! At the moment I use the GSP 300 and these sounds great to me! In the last days I tried the wireless headset from microsoft but the sound is soo bad in my opinion, it comes not even close the sennheiser/epos. Do you know if there is coming a wireless version of the EPOS for xbox?

[@GadgetryTech]

I haven't heard anything yet but I'll be sure to ask next time I speak with them! At the moment I don't know of an EPOS headset that works natively with Xbox.

[@trickaosh2271]

@@GadgetryTech Thank you for the answer!

[@HaitchShah]

Hey mate, great review. I checked around but can't find the answer. Does the volume wheel work on Xbox or is it a PC-only feature?

[@GadgetryTech]

It works on all sources. You would still want to set your Xbox controller volume to 90+% through the Xbox settings, but then you can use your headset volume like normal

[@mike_nba]

this video made me sub to your chanel, excelent work! i have the CM mm752 and looking for an upgrade. I have watched many reviews about the H6 Pro, but none covered me as much as yours. I hope they are as comfortable as the mm752. it's very hard for me to find something that is as comfort and as good sounding as the mm752. Most headsets compromise one area over the other, unless you go way up in budget

[@GadgetryTech]

Thanks! The closed back version has more comfortable/softer pads. The Open back is more firm but the Dekoni Jerzee series pad makes it even better. I would try them out of the box first though to see if it's even an issue for you

[@TheKranee]

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.

[@Twigggie]

question: if your in a party/game chat does the voice dial on the side of the headphones turn your voice up/down.

[@Dini_Tsii]

Hmm, are these replacing the GSP line? I’m currently using the GSP 500 with Astro Mixamp. Wondering if it’s worth getting these or a 601 for that home theatre sound. 🤔

[@GadgetryTech]

Honestly it all comes down to your sound preference and what you find comfortable. This is tuned better for gaming and offers a more neutral sound, and I find the H6PRO much more comfortable for long gaming sessions. The GSP 600 has great sound but the clamp is rather tight and I often have to take breaks from wearing it too long.

[@phildobbs9508]

im currently using shp9500's and am torn between h6pro and h3pro hybrid. coming from shp's im used to open backs but the wireless is appealing. how would you compare the two? primarily gaming and teams calls when working from home with some music listening to boot. would love your input

[@tdunster2011]

Your Shp9500's are much better headphones than the EPOS H6Pro. The reviewers are pretty silent on how sloppy and booming the bass is on the H6pro - and the high-end extension is pretty much non-existent. I bought a pair from an authorised retailer, and I'm surprised just how poor they sound. The microphone works quite well though - but not enough to compensate for the sound. Forget about listening to music on the H6pro - it's like listening to a speaker either underwater or with a blanket over it.

[@sindwel]

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!

[@GadgetryTech]

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

[@stevendick1562]

Just pulled the trigger on a white pair of the closed version for around $75

[@smokindrummer]

Thanks for the Great review! H6Pro mic sound's a lot better. The GPS 601 sounds nasaly to me. Love my H6Rro's!

[@crisaverette4519]

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)

[@YORKSHIREMAN86]

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.

[@zxonfire]

Hi! There's something to tell me trying with Dolby Atmos for headphones on Xbox?. Thnks beforhand

[@ryanbeflyin8388]

how are these compared to Corsair Virtuoso xt? mainly just soundstage and audio performance, not features of course lol

[@travellerseko]

Hi mate, This headset is £54 in Amazon warehouse and Corsair hs75hx is £60. Which one do you recommend for Xbox series X?

[@wiggie21]

If I get the closed back epos hs pro, Do I need to get the gsx300 game dac bundle if i play on ps5?

[@mikado4157]

Hey, thanks for the review, but I'm actually lost.... I have an GSP300 et I want a better spatialisation headset, I was ready to go to the GSP601. At the beginning the gsp300 gives me headache, but after a week of use I've this problem no more and it's not hot for me after hours of gaming. So I wonder which the best between the H6Pro and the gsp 601 (who seems to have a better comfort than the GSP300). I will use this one especially for playing warzone and I need to hear the footsteps, but still for KZbin, music and vidéos. I'm lost because I read all comments and now I don't know what to do.... Take an GSP601 at 149€ who's closed and can hurt after hours, or the H6Pro open 179€ (damn my wife and kid have to whisper arround me when I'm playing) or the closed one.... please help... greetings From France.

[@domidarko1166]

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.

[@f1michi779]

I want to buy them for my ps5. Would the open backs go well with the g6 soundblaster?

[@RAWxxx07]

Thank you for the great review. I am having the trouble that my ears sweat after an hour of headset use and they start itching. Would the open version fix that? Or do you have any other recommendation for me?

[@GadgetryTech]

Open back fixes it in two ways - the open design allows your ears to breath more, and the hybrid ear cups also create less of a seal, which again helps with ear temperatures and comfort. It's between the H6PRO and the PC38X if you want long term gaming comfort with excellent sound. Both are open back and sound amazing. The H6PRO has sliiightly better low-end bass.

[@RAWxxx07]

@@GadgetryTech Thank you for the reply. Since the PC38X is in Germany not available and I prefer the look of the H6Pro I thinnk I will go with the Epos (looks great in white). Thxs that was of great help.

[@RAWxxx07]

@@GadgetryTech Are there any good wireless open headsets you would recommend (250 Euros max)? Checked out your xbox wireless headset review (I am on Pc but should also work) but as far as I can tell. Non of them are open? Thx and keep up the great work.

[@RickinICT]

@@RAWxxx07 I think (but am just guessing) that you won't find open back wireless headphones due to the rechargeable battery and all the circuitry for the onboard receiver and amplifier. This all has to be built into the cups on a wireless headset, so they can't do open cups.

[@alexanderjacobsen1271]

Great review sir. Im currently sitting with the pc38x, as my first openback headset. I must admit that i prefer closed back over open back, since I am often on lan etc.. So my question is, do you think it would be worth it for me to switch from the pc38x, to the EPOS H6PRO Closed? Im also using a Creative Sound Blaster X3, fyi.

[@alexandervice]

No. PC38X is still fire. This would be more of a lateral move than an upgrade. If you want closed back your options are numerous. Also note that Sennheiser is no longer affiliated with EPOS, so you may or may not get the 'Sennheiser' sound you are familiar with.

[@alexanderjacobsen1271]

@@alexandervice alright, ill keep my pc38x for now. Thanks Sir 😄

[@kabloom6776]

I don’t know if you still care about this topic but I honestly don’t know what @Alexander Vice is talking about. If you prefer closed-backs then it is absolutely worth it to switch from the pc38x to EPOS H6Pro closed which is exactly what I did. I have the pc38x and it’s collecting dust now. I’ve tried several headsets and headphones, the EPOS H6Pro is the best package for me personally.

[@alexanderjacobsen1271]

@@kabloom6776 thank you so much! I still use the PC38X, but yea.. still considering to switch. Closed back would be so nice in some scenarios, but i don't know if it is worth or not. It a bunch of money in my world.

[@JUGGERNAUT41O]

No , the Pc38X is the best you’ll find in this price range hands down.

[@duaplex1]

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.

[@GadgetryTech]

I could actually measure output wattage if several controllers to see the difference. When I have some time I’ll mess with this!

[@duaplex1]

@@GadgetryTech that would be awesome. 👊👍

[@ChrisVega]

@@GadgetryTech Did you get to do this?

[@appelsinan5777]

i can get the gsp 600 for the same price as the h6pro which one should i get?

[@mickael486]

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?

[@nashwalker7]

trying the open backs with the gsx 1200. Its pretty great.

[@VEEZER1]

i would love to get these but i need wireless. any suggestions?

[@ifrainmajano6252]

I currently have the wireless turtle beach stealth 700 Gen 2 for Xbox series X Would you say the H6PRO is better ?

[@MrKhazgor]

Much more better, its a next level!

[@MrDynemar]

Thanks for a really good review ^^ Trying to understand how good i will hear my partner while im gaming, We sit in the same room "office" and usually in the same game and friends playing, so today i hear her through my headset and not discord, so i hear her double. So looking for a headset isolating the room noice out so i only hear her through the mic. we are atm testing Razer BlackShark V2, but i still hear her loud and clear. Is this better at shuting that "room" noice out?

[@GadgetryTech]

That's always a challenge in the same room. There's passive noise isolation here but not active. Only option on console with more aggressive noise gates are things like the 700 Gen 2 which is okay at it, or the Astro A40/A50 which have much more aggressive noise gate options.

[@MrDynemar]

@@GadgetryTech thanks so much for the reply. Checked em and gonna check out A50

[@redburn1990]

@@GadgetryTech witch is better in sound mic and comfort for Xbox? the gsp 600 or h6pro. I Hurd the gsp’s are like a home theater on your head if true I might go with the gsp’s

[@chronicmayhem]

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

[@drewmorg.]

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.

[@audie-cashstack-uk4881]

Because the 560s is way to clinical,the best 500s are the hd599 FACTTT

[@followDeq]

What is your headphones holder model?

[@linusdanielsson5448]

Hey! I ordered the H6pro closed back yesterday. Is it necessary to buy an amp aswell if you want even better sound? I was thinking about getting the GSX 300 to go with them but I’m honestly not sure, what are your thoughts?

[@GadgetryTech]

The closed back model is even more efficient than the open back by design. I always suggest trying it first to see how you feel about it. The GSX 300 sounds nice but isn't much more powerful than a normal sound card unfortunately. The only real benefits (which is still a great benefit) is the ability to adjust a custom EQ. Believe it or not, a lot of people don't consider this, but the Astro Mixamp Pro for $130 is a great little PC amp/DAC for gaming. You get custom EQ, Noise gate adjustment for your mic background noise rejection, and a Game to Chat volume adjustment which is incredibly helpful for Discord/game party chat volume adjustment compared to game volume. I'll try to cover this in more detail one day, but I would spend more than the GSX 300 price to get something worth upgrading towards.

[@linusdanielsson5448]

@@GadgetryTech Thanks a lot for the response and all of the great info! I actually ended up ordering the GSX 1000 today to go along with my H6 pro, do you have any idea if that’s a combo, or is it better to go with the Astro Mixamp pro that you recommended instead?

[@GadgetryTech]

@@linusdanielsson5448 Any time! The GSX1000 is a better sounding headphone amp so I’m sure you’ll love it. Plus it arguably has the best virtualization simulation software you can use on PC.

[@brandon-kg2vd]

I got these for $100 on sale on Amazon, and I'm so excited for them to get here 😎

[@fransiscoolivares3191]

Quick question, i have the pc38x and i really dont like how quiet they are especially when trying to listen to music. are these louder than the pc38x or just as loud?

[@GadgetryTech]

The open back is very similar in loudness, with slightly more bass. The closed back versions seem to be about 20% louder but sound different compared to the PC38X and the open-back H6PRO.

[@fransiscoolivares3191]

@@GadgetryTech thank you v much!!

[@michaelklein3244]

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

[@mykalmatters8322]

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.

[@GadgetryTech]

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.

[@Le_Sourpuss]

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!

[@GadgetryTech]

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.

[@Le_Sourpuss]

@@GadgetryTech Absolutely no worries! heheh. 😁Thank you very much! Great answer!

[@calebr2034]

Hey Joe, which one do you prefer between lucidsound ls15x and steel series 7x? Mainly fps.

[@GadgetryTech]

I like the 7X more. There are some know mic issues w warzone sometimes but overall it’s been great.

[@calebr2034]

Alright, thanks.

[@Spartan117A51]

Sennheiser should have added threads for the 3.5mm jack so it doesn't come out when accidentally tugging on the cable, but it can also come out

[@slashz4tw]

do you think these are better than a40s+mixampTR wrt sound quality / deep bass?

[@GadgetryTech]

These definitely have deeper, stronger bass. Sound quality is great on both, just different. The one advantage to the A40 are the additional controls for game to chat mix or EQ presets on PC (or console with optical extractor). I think you’d be happy with either one. If you’re playing on PC I would consider a better headphone amp/DAC to get the most out of them. They still sound great out of the box though and modern high end motherboards have decent sound cards these days.

[@chalky7817]

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?

[@jmac6631]

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.

[@chalky7817]

@@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.

[@TheSpazzTM]

What would you say to these vs beyerdynamics 300mmx? Anyone comment.

[@littleartimes121]

Open back for the sole reason that my ears don't sweat as much.

[@quickset]

Do you think they will add a wireless version of this to the lineup ? These look perfect minus the wire lol

[@GadgetryTech]

I'm sure we'll see more of this down the road. They usually refresh wired models first. If they made a $250 wireless open back for Xbox/PS it would be absolutely incredible.

[@supergaloecb]

Liked the review, but how are they compared to game one and gsp 500? for me an my big head I guess, those 2 are the most uncomfortable headsets I could wear, so much pain, had to return them, I liked the sound of the game one, which one do you think is better overall?

[@GadgetryTech]

The H6PROs are much more comfortable than the Game One and GSP 500s and 600s. Much softer clamp force will still having a great seal/audio performance.

[@supergaloecb]

@@GadgetryTech awesome thanks for the reply

[@BurnedCookie]

@@GadgetryTech Really even more comfortable than the Game One? I've been using the Game One for years and I find it super comfortable (can wear it all day) and very light. I'm interested in the H6Pro but it looks a little more bulky and heavier than the Game One. But you're saying that the H6PRO is even more comfortable? Did you notice any difference in mic/audio quality when you compare it to the Game one?

[@supergaloecb]

@@BurnedCookie I guess I have an abnormal big head cause the game one its super tight and uncomfortable for me, I even left it like some days stretching and yes it was better but still giving me headaches, I am using the shp9500 and that one is like cloud, dont even feel it, but now my issue is that I really liked the sound of the game one, for games, music, everything, that's why I'm torn between getting a new headset, I even tried the gsp500 and the game one is a lot better in sound, if the h6pro id better I might try them ..

[@ellison438]

Is the open back version of this better than the Philips' SHP 9500?

[@GadgetryTech]

I haven't listened to the SHP 9500s before so I can't say for sure!

[@ThaMobstarr]

Can someone tell me how they perform compared to the Sennheiser Game One?

[@theoneders2056]

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 🤷.

[@An_Enraged_Pig]

I just bought the open and closed version, going to see which one I like better and return whichever one I don't like

[@Panchel10HD]

And 9 months later... ?