EPOS H6PRO open review | The best wired headset for gaming?

[@goukigod]

Here's my H3PRO Hybrid review if you still need help deciding which one to get. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3yoZ6WgiquNr68

[@Drewsterman777]

I had both EPOS H3Pro Hybrid and H6Pro Open back headsets. The H3Pro Hybrid stopped powering on after using it for about 5 months. I bought it in April and it stopped powering on in September. The audio and mic are phenomenal. Battery life is all day. Comfort is perfect and I have a large head with dumbo ears and I wear glasses. Never had issues comfort wise. The H3Pro Hybrid would randomly disconnect and reconnect. If I let it charge over night then it would not power on in the morning and I would have to let it sit, unused, for about hours before it would finally power on. Submitted a support ticket with EPOS and they were able to reproduce the issue. I submitted a request for RMA so we shall see on that end. The H6Pro: Again phenomenal sound and mic but even more so than the H3Pro Hybrid. I play BF2042, Counterstrike and WoW. In BF2042 I could pin point where everyone around me was. The bass, mids, and highs are all properly separated. Bass is there but not over done. Comfort is top notch. My only issue is the open back style of sound is not my thing. The mids and highs are there but they lack body or presence and sound "airy" if that makes sense. I'm used to closed back headphones/headsets. I used them for a week and returned them. Just not my style of audio is all. I'd still give them 5/5 stars. I will be ordering the closed back version this weekend so hopefully that suits me better.

[@fridge199]

hey man, how are the closed back ones? looking to get some soon

[@Drewsterman777]

@@fridge199 I've been using them for about 3 weeks now and I love them. Very comfy even wearing glasses. The clamping force is enough to keep the headset in place but doesn't squeeze my head. My ears don't touch anything on the inside. The audio quality is amazing for everything. I play BF2042, Counterstrike, MW2 and WoW and they sound terrific for anything. Music and movies sound great. The mic quality is clear and loud. My only complaint is when the cable rubs on your shirt you can hear it on the left earcup. Other than that, I think it's the perfect wired headset. There is a noticeable difference in how the closed back ones sound versus open back. I VERY much prefer the closed back style. Mids and highs sound perfect and the bass is just...perfect imo. I'm no audiophile but the audio quality is superb. I've watched movies, shows, and listened to music and I'm impressed with this headset.

[@ashtonviramontes7746]

@@Drewsterman777 Hey man, think I could get an update on the headphones? lol

[@seto76618]

@@ashtonviramontes7746 For me, h6pro is still the most comfortable wired headset on the market. I use the closed version and often need to wear it more than 3-4 hours. The sound is more musical style than FPS games, but still You can clearly hear the sound direction and sound stage. You may be interested in this video about eq settings. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaPZenaQd8xso9k This channel also reviews various versions of epos headphones

[@96Phenix]

Thank you for explainning the differents between open back and close back.

[@goukigod]

Glad it was helpful!

[@The_Moe_Szyslak_Exp_feat_Homer]

Ditto, I was seconds away from rage-quitting 😂

[@bageutte_1645]

Buying the open back version today. Thank you for the review!

[@goukigod]

Have fun!

[@THELEMONLUKE]

How is it so far ?

[@bageutte_1645]

@@THELEMONLUKE its nice, the soundstage is very wide so im hearing footsteps well, and honestly im really happy with it

[@lotonehl7410]

and how's it ?(10 months after...)

[@thermalXTX]

he's prob dead, the baguette died@@lotonehl7410

[@MTheKing09]

Great review! There isn't much content on KZbin regarding these headphones, so thanks for that!

[@goukigod]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MTheKing09]

@@goukigod I've just heard someone say that when playing online, people in the chat could hear themselves because the sound was escaping the headphones too much. Has that ever been an issue for you?

[@goukigod]

@@MTheKing09 It hasn't happened to me but I guess in theory it's possible if you had them up loud enough. You'd have to have them up really loud though.

[@Drewsterman777]

@@MTheKing09 That's only an issue if you have the volume up to hearing damage levels. There is no reason to have the volume that loud unless you're hearing is already impaired.

[@goukigod]

@@jjswigger8591 If you say so

[@DubaiClasico]

Perfect video for the H6pro 💙

[@MegicShiba]

I love my Razer Blacksharks but the EPOS stuff just tickles my brain the right way audiowise

[@enjoymtx]

Hi! I'm choosing between them now, Raiser Blackshark sounds much worse?

[@ppsarrakis]

pretty good review,i ordered the bundle with the sound card for 200 euros good deal imho.

[@goukigod]

I'm hoping to review the EPOS range of sound cards at some point so I'd love to hear what you think of it.

[@ppsarrakis]

@@goukigod got em yesterday headphones are a clear upgrade from my 373d but i would lie if i said im impressed with the GSX300: The app is fine and all and the 7.1 is pretty good but i dont understand how nobody has said in their reviews that they dont have 2 audio inputs (main audio/communications audio) even my almost 5 year old 373d with a little tiny bit usb dongle have that.... also i almost forgot they advertise on tech around that its 24bit96khz but they are not (dont care about taht much anyway) it feels like sennheiser is butchering their gsx 300 so its not competitive to their 1000/1200 lineup. i guess for 40 bucks i paid for the sound card its pretty good for the Microphone options in the app. (prob the best microphone quality for gaming.)

[@goukigod]

@@ppsarrakis Thanks for letting me know.

[@5racing]

You deserve more followers

[@goukigod]

thanks!

[@VamosFalardeAirsoft]

I'm really torn between the Open and the Closed versions, I live in Brazil, and IT IS HOT, so naturally I'd go for the open back, but I've seen many videos saying that the closed back paddings are more comfortable and I sometimes play competitive games where good sound is a must like DBD, Valorant and CS, the closed back is the winner. Dang.

[@goukigod]

If you're not worried about background noise, open back is thew way to go. There's a reason all the best headphones are open back, they provide a superior soundstage. For competitive games, where positional audio is critical, after imaging I think soundstage is the next most important.

[@VamosFalardeAirsoft]

@@goukigod I've seen some reviews on Reddit on the Open Backs that got me worried, more than once saying that the sound sounds "muddy", is it not the case?

[@goukigod]

That has not been my experience. I think some people might be disappointed about how neutral they sound but muddy isn't a word I'd use to describe them

[@VamosFalardeAirsoft]

@@goukigod Great, thanks for your input!

[@elDuber]

@@VamosFalardeAirsoft al final cual compraste abierto o cerrado que tal tu experiencia?

[@chrisgg]

I don’t thing that closed headphones are better for gaming in a quiet place. No matter if you want to hear footsteps or you want an epic experience

[@jaysonm2552]

just found this video, I have a external mic and am looking for just headphones/gaming headset, no mic required (if included it’s a plus). I have a window ac that just takes over all sound with my current open back headphones (massdrop x sennheiser hd58x jubilee). Is there something you recommend? Both wired and wireless are okay but I do think I want a wireless one 😅

[@JupetPhoenix]

For PS5, who is the best?, the Epos H3Pro hybrid or Epos H6Pro? 🤔

[@goukigod]

07:08

[@JupetPhoenix]

@@goukigod Sorry bro, i don't undestand english very vell.

[@goukigod]

@@JupetPhoenix Both are a good option to pair with the PS5. The H3PRO hybrid is the one to get if you want wireless and noise cancelling. H6PRO is the one to get if you want the best possible sound and have a quite place to use them in.

[@mightynubnub3360]

I'm looking at getting the closed back version, but would like to know how the H6Pro compares over all to the hyperx cloud alpha do you have any thoughts?

[@mightynubnub3360]

I ask cause I currently have the cloud alpha and need to upgrade due to damage + wear and tear

[@goukigod]

I haven't tried the hyperx cloud alpha I'm sorry

[@mateusmalanski6650]

I've never used a high performance gaming headset before, the epos h6 pro has closed, it's my first. The first thing I did when I got it was play games like Fortnite and Valorant and I found it very strange, I don't know why, but the sound is so strange and I can't notice many sounds that other headsets in a much lower price range show. for music it's crazy, the quality in general is very good, but for games it's strange and feels "discomfortable" compared to other cheaper headsets.

[@Spartan00113]

If I already have a microphone, would you still recommend the H6PRO Open over other headphones like the PC38X or HD 560S?

[@TheSpiritedFendron]

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[@goukigod]

Headsets are really just a convenient way of rolling a bunch of useful features together into a single solution. If you have no need for a mic and you don't need wireless then I don't think you need a headset. If sound quality is your ultimate goal/only requirement then headphones like the HD 560s will give you better bang for buck. The HD 560s, for example, sound better than the PC38X for about the same money. For the average gamer though I don't think they could tell the difference between the H6Pro, PC83X and HD 560s, so the H6Pro would be my pick simply because it's the cheapest. If you want superior sound, that is obvious to most people, you're looking at spending about double what the HD 560s cost. You'll probably want to invest in a decent DAC/AMP too, so going down the headphone path becomes a slippery slope, which is why headsets are such an attractive option.

[@Spartan00113]

@@goukigod If I buy the HD560S, will I need a DAC to get the audio quality normally seen in graphs? The closest thing to a DAC that I have is my motherboard's onboard audio (ALC1200).

[@goukigod]

I’m not an expert with measurements but I don’t believe you need an external DAC. Your PC’s sound card should be fine. If you were to use the 560s on a PlayStation though, a DAC would provide better sound than plugging them into the controller.

[@ceracuse8686]

Hey @goukigod I've noticed higher-end gaming sets such as this one will often say they offer "studio grade" quality sound. Of course I usually take that with a grain of salt, but I also notice these companies don't just throw that terminology around carelessly so maybe there is some truth to that? I'm curious in your most honest opinion whether or not you think this set comes close to delivering that kind of sound. Thanks for reading and thanks for the excellent review, liked and subbed

[@goukigod]

It's mostly just marketing. People in studios would most likely be using monitor headphones and monitor headphones are good for monitoring audio and not much else. In other words, you wouldn't want a monitoring style headset because the sound they produce would be very flat and clinical. Monitor headphones have a wide frequency response range and most mid to high end headset have this too, so maybe that's why they use the studio label. So to answer your question, 'Studio grade' is really just a term used to imply it's high quality and I wouldn't pay much attention to it.

[@ceracuse8686]

@@goukigod Good point, thanks for the response

[@housebandthexenos2569]

​​​@@goukigodbeing a professional studio engineer for 25 years I agree about the "studio quality" bit in marketing audio products. It's not the same as products that are actually for studio monitoring. As you said correctly actual studio products are attempting to be flat in frequency response and give a huge amount of detail. End listeners often don't enjoy hearing all this while listening to music and what's usually marketed to them is far from flat eq responses with hyped highs and lows. In gaming headsets we don't want all those distracting lows, but still most probably have hyped highs and the same scooped mids ppl are used to on consumer stuff or at least what their eq presets are often doing. I do my gaming on actual studio monitor headphones. Not even my Sennheiser 280HDs (a huge studio standard) but $30 AKG k52s I've had for 20 years. They sound every bit as good as I need them to for gaming FPS. I like the detail, I like the lack of hyping a freq range. They only just don't have a mic. That's why I'm here. Also I looked at the mic mod mini doo dad but not for me. I just wanna grab one piece and not think of a little sticker stopping working and ruin my time. I'm curious how these compare to the Drop Epos 38x. Those actually seem to be modded hd280hd. Btw I never use those to game, I prefer open back. Technically the k52s are classified as closed back, however they're anything but that with air moving freely throughout.

[@goukigod]

@@housebandthexenos2569 Thanks for the detailed response. I haven't tried the Drop PCX38 but based on what everyone else has said about them, they're the bees knees!

[@chronicmayhem]

Have you used the Sennheiser 58x before? I have those now and im wondering the sound differences

[@goukigod]

I haven't used that model sorry. I've heard the PCX38 though and they are incredible. I don't think these sound as good as those but they are quite a bit cheaper.

[@chronicmayhem]

@@goukigod so you would say the pc38x are better then the h60 pro openback

[@goukigod]

@@chronicmayhem yes

[@72markc]

I sort of preferred the closed one. The open seemed very hollow sounding compared to the PC38x. Just overall, the PC38x are just much better than these.

[@goukigod]

The PC38X is widely regarded as the best sounding gaming headset on the market. It's open back too.

[@lexusdearmon9961]

Where is the game chat dial? How am I supposed to turn the game down? so I can hear other players

[@goukigod]

It doesn't have a chat mix dial. This has to be managed on your platform of choice.

[@vaibhavthakur65]

Which one would you recommend? Closed or the open one?

[@goukigod]

if you have a nice quite space to use them in, and you don't need to worry about disturbing others, open back every time!

[@nomadblack1776]

I'd urge anyone who is interested in this headset to look into the Drop + Sennheiser PC38x.

[@goukigod]

I too would recommend this

[@mightynubnub3360]

The price difference though, the PC38x is out side of mine and most budget

[@niteangel27]

Is there a closed back equivalent of the PC38x?

[@flameofdoom9603]

Hello friends. Firstly, thanks for very good review of this headset (like and subscribe from me), after this video I finally decided to buy the open one, and again, thanks for this review. And secondly, can someone recomend the sound card for this headset, please?

[@goukigod]

Thanks for the sub! Someone posted a quick overview of the soundcard below.

[@flameofdoom9603]

@@goukigod thanks a lot

[@dimademochkin3028]

I'll be honest very good video I love it but I've watched a lot of reviews now about this headset and so far for some reason your mic test sounded the worst it's just nowhere near what the other videos sounded like

[@goukigod]

So, as I mentioned in the video, I recorded the mic via the PS5 controller which most likely adds compression. If you were to plug it into a PC or Amp it does sound better but at the time this was the only way I could record audio from it. I think a lot of people will end up using this way so I figured it was a good representation even if it doesn’t sound as good as it can.

[@skinheadsound3236]

Can people around you hear what you hear with open version?

[@goukigod]

To a degree yes. Much more than closed back.

[@KuyaArbee]

once you replace the ear pads to memory foam ones or memory foam cool gel ones! worlds BETTER

[@goukigod]

I'm using wicked cushions on mine and although I like the stock pads, the WC are an improvement.

[@synysterallen]

they heytch 6 pro is awesome

[@goukigod]

sure is

[@mikeatmo]

The HHAYTCHE 6 Pro 😂

[@goukigod]

I'm guessing english isn't your first language then?

[@mikeatmo]

@@goukigod it certainly is. No need for dramatics

[@goukigod]

Agreed

[@777Snowden]

They seem really quiet

[@LokiLaufeyson93]

The party hear the echo of their voices and it comes from my h6pro how do I fix that on my Ps5

[@goukigod]

You could try turning down the mic volume in the PS5 settings

[@LokiLaufeyson93]

@@goukigod I did that but I can’t hear them but they still hear the echoes of their voices

[@goukigod]

Turning the microphone volume down shouldn’t affect what you can hear.

[@junjunfoong]

Your ps5 controller mic might not have been turned off

[@7kortos7]

wait, i HAVE to use the amp for 7.1? why isn't this said anywhere?

[@7kortos7]

i had to go onto their website and at the very bottom of the page they mention this in parenthasis. i might be returning these and they haven't even shown up on my doorstep yet. headset+AMP makes these WAYYYY too expensive. i want 7.1 out of the box like with my current headset (Razer Tiamat 7.1 V2)

[@goukigod]

Unless a headset says it has 7.1 or surround sound without companion software it's safe to assume it's only stereo. Most headsets are stereo.

[@7kortos7]

@@goukigod i appreciate the reply. i was a little upset about it so i did some research and it seems stereo with virtual surround can be more accurate than a true 7.1 headset. really just depends on the headset and equalizers which have free software online for that.

[@goukigod]

Yeah it really depends but cramming loads of drivers into a headset doesn't always have the best results. Sony's 3D audio and Dobly atmos are really incredible software solutions. If you're on PC you have quite a lot of software choice including some free options. On console headsets with 7.1 built in are generally the more expensive options. eg Astro A50 and Arctis nova pro

[@7kortos7]

@@goukigod yeah I'm on pc. I'll keep Dolby Atmos in mind, I've heard excellent things about it. thank you for the advice. and i'd love Arctis nova pros, SteelSeries ear cups are awesome. but I have the H6PROs on the way should be here tomorrow :)

[@RaincoatDoge]

i would get the H6PRO open if it was wireless

[@goukigod]

That's essentially what the H3PRO is except that it only comes in closed back design.

[@RaincoatDoge]

@@goukigod yea. That’s the problem!

[@perrodukegordo]

how to turn on the epos h6pro headset??I can not hear anything

[@goukigod]

You don't turn it on. It doesn't have power. You just plug it in.

[@perrodukegordo]

@@goukigod The headsets already work, apparently it was a problem with the sound drivers. Thanks for answering my question. Greetings!

[@Miller_Lite]

I returned mines, didn’t like the sound, the treble was too high for my liking making everything feel sharp. Bass wasn’t even heavy either so all that treble just kept hurting my hearing, my $25 headset I got from Amazon 3 years ago have a better sound eq. Now my klipsch headphones I have from 15 years ago have a better sound than the H6pro after doing a sound comparison.

[@tefomvp8653]

Fue la versión abierta o cerrada?

[@Miller_Lite]

@@tefomvp8653 abierta

[@tintan1235]

Dt 990 pro vs epos h6 pro

[@goukigod]

Are you asking or telling? I haven’t tried any of the Beyerdynamic headsets yet, but I’m dying to.

[@Drewsterman777]

What the heck did you do to the mic? That is no where near how the mic sounds. It sounds like you're swallowing it. I've recorded audio with this mic and it sounds sooooooooooooooooooo much better than whatever the heck you put in this video.

[@goukigod]

5:14

[@scoops2007]

@@goukigod Yep - you do mention about the compression the PS5 might bring. It is amazing how badly the PS5 makes the microphone sound. Good review though, thanks!

[@purplearmy.]

Microphone is so bad lol wow

[@MattKurkowski]

Well he used a PS4 to record the audio for...reasons.

[@SamzTechFrontier]

The mic sounds 10x better on a PC with a USB audio adapter, but man the controller really limits this headset. 😅

[@Vrijezone]

waaaaaay to expensive junk.. when the ear thingy became lose you wont be able to easily get it back on place so you wont hear sounds form outside.. .. for an expensive piece of junk like this it should be good and easy replaceable but it is far from that.. only good thing is their sound but when it becomes to the ear thingys and you can tget them back in place it i slike you have an open headset so you can hear all the noises from outside.. so it is worthless

[@Max44611]

This is the whole point of open back headset buddy. But you keep playing with your $20 turtle beach junk.