DON'T Buy a Gaming Headset Before Watching This!

[@richardestebanmaganojimene7533]

I love you Chris Pratt

[@FFjean]

Mario loves you

[@Phynix72]

This one is Crisp Rat, don't you know.

[@HardwareCanucks]

Gotta shoot my own videos by day :) -D.

[@istasyaxistasya3178]

Soft like an ear piece

[@pirx9798]

You can expect Star Lord to know a thing or two about sound

[@dortot1]

CHAT VOLUME: I so appreciate how you break down details and not just manufacturer selling points. I always feel that chat volume vs. game volume does need discussion because it's a big feature for many like me who have lost some of their hearing. It is a such a disappointment to buy what I think is a great headset but then I find out features are negated when I realize I can't adequately adjust that mix.

[@HerZeL3iDza]

I don't have any Steelseries products, but I absolutely cannot go without their "Steelseries GG" software. It makes this process super easy, creating a virtual device that you can use just for chat audio (either through discord and whatever or the game) and have it's own volume. Also the ability to EQ the microphone or whatever you want.

[@Unark42]

You guys always do a fabulous job of delivering information that is easy to digest and helps us make good consumer decisions.

[@HardwareCanucks]

Awesome to hear :) -D.

[@Djuntas]

Dont be afraid to mess with EQ either. A youtuber helped me tune steelseries nova pro wireless to sound better.

[@mr.t6404]

This was also my first reaction, what came into my mind. Very important points for a decision which other channels or videos do not cover.

[@alfred9805]

Closed vs Open also had an impact on your relationship with your SO. The fact that I can hear my SO when they call for help or just try to talk to me saved my relationship countless times. Gaming is important to me but not the most important thing, I couldn't go back to closed design. Also open design gives audio feedback so it's much easier to control the volume of my voice. My cs2 duo partner tend to shout extremely loud late at night when gaming and it's causing issue with their SO

[@zeo_here]

Let this man cook! With closed backs and iem's I was always shouting and talking at a very high volume haha When I finally got a open back, I was finally able to hear how loud I was with having my girlfriend throw a pillow at me. Also being able to hear her the first time around instead of saying "what?" Then her getting mad as result of it saved me too.

[@keepingitmellow]

what headset you use for cs2? Im new to to the game

[@aslatabistaalphonso4250]

Whats SO?? 'Senior Officer" ??

[@spankmymoomoo]

this is one of the unseen benefits of the nova pro wireless anc/hearthrough. I have very young kids, and so being able to hear my wife and them is a blessing - sometimes. when the infant is screaming and you're trying to rock them back to sleep, your patience is MUCH higher when they aren't blowing your eardrums. being able to choose between those modes has been a godsend for my and my wife's patience.

[@mutahir2002]

Only thing for me is that there are no open back wireless gaming headsets. It’s a very niche market but I’d buy in a heartbeat if they were decent all around.

[@Kira8210]

Since i found Audeze Maxwell, the end game journey for finding "Gaming headset" is at its time. Simply no delay & can be EQ'ed for mobile game/music (No noticeable delay on Online game), audio on PC with usb dongles is just 😳

[@Nyirsh]

Good video but I disagree about the joints. Ears are not "flat" against the head and are slightly angled forward, the swivel makes headphones sit better on them without added pressure (which is a huge game changer for prolonged use), that's where the "marketed comfort" aspect comes from. I understand why people do that, but headphones are not designed to be wrapped/stored/carried around your neck.

[@HardwareCanucks]

Yeah very good addition! It's true, pairs with full swivel joints have awesome fit on my head. -D.

[@Dawelio]

Totally agree and exactly my thoughts as well when looking at that section. It's one of the main criterias I have when looking at an headset/headphone. If it can't swiwel, it won't be comfortable for me unfortunately. Have been through that experience before.

[@Tomiply]

5:31 Actually, you want to set bit depth as high as possible while leaving sample rate at 44.1 or 48 KHz. Having the sample rate at insane numbers can cause issues in certain games and it will resample the audio, which might even lower the quality slightly. It doesn't work like upscaling resolution: the more you upscale audio, the worse it might sound.

[@J0ttaD]

i've heard most games support up to 96khz already tho

[@Xsetsu]

I will push back and say neither matter. Your higher bit depth and rate matter a lot more for editing and producing, even then I think it is questionable past sample rates, but not really for consumption. It is suppose to increase you dynamic range and that is more placebo tbh (just like Atmos and the rest of the audio woo). If you really want to change it, then match the source.

[@zakur0978]

most people recommend 24bit 48khz and it's windows default aswell.

[@Xsetsu]

@@zakur0978 That is probably the safer option (DVD quality), and actually what I do. Win 11 is selects higher if iirc. Sometimes having weird sound settings can cause issues to boot. Some older Unreal engine games won't even boot if Windows sound settings aren't set correctly. Many games now change your bit rate when you select TV, Sound System, Headphones, etc. for your dynamic range (mostly just ceiling), but other than getting a little louder it won't actually change much.

[@The_Opinion_of_Matt]

I can't even find that window or settings in my copy of Windows 10. I remember seeing on my old, old laptop running Windows XP. Is this something microshit removed from Windows 10 in order to push people to the spyware/advertising platform that is Windows 11?

[@codehustler]

2.4 GHz TWS with dedicated dongles for gaming seem to be a fast growing segment. I just bought the Sony inzone buds, compared them before to several others, but they came out on top. The mic of these is not the best, but I use a separate mic. All together a super comfy setup and no lag sound. Wearing big headsets over a long period always caused an indentation on top of my head. Also, in ears look more profess for meetings

[@TheMstwntdLMSV123]

This is a great option for casual gamers, but IEMs have a very limited ability to properly image, hurting positional awareness in competitive games

[@sfzndo]

@@TheMstwntdLMSV123 That's just not true... professional FPS players pretty much only use IEMs. Look at any CS2 tournament and you'll see they wear IEMs under the headsets (and the headsets are pretty much only used for their mics and noise cancelation).

[@SkyBum123]

Very helpful guide, covering many considerations which i had never even thought of. I would LOVE to hear what your go to set for playing battlefield would be.

[@joshtanks6896]

I went to you guys before I stuck with my G533 based on all your reviews, and now I'm back here after looking for my next one. Thanks for the work you do!

[@WanderyenErin]

Did you choose your next one already? I was looking for G733

[@bmacaulay18]

@@WanderyenErin I replaced my Logitec gaming headset with a cheap IEM and it is no comparison. Headsets are trash.

[@revE3rse]

​@@bmacaulay18could you share what was your iem choice?

[@bmacaulay18]

@@revE3rse I am using KZ ZS10 Pro 2 for IEMs. I bought a cheaper set first just to see if I liked having IMEs in my head. For $55 on amazon they are awesome. My $200+ Logitech headphones went to the trash after I got these. The ability to accurately hear where sound is coming from plus all the small details that I never heard before makes all the difference. They plug into the back of the PC and work fine.

[@shoOoterlegend]

This guide was super helpful. There are many headsets out there and there are a lot of gimmicks out there, I’m happy I can now pick out a new pair and know what to specially look for. You the best D

[@ilikesoup3114]

No kidding. I just bought a pair of Astro a50s and the headband that’s held together by straws of hay popped off, constant buzzing from shitty Bluetooth, and it cost an arm and a leg

[@peckc16]

Surround sound in these headsets is mostly marketing. What they really want is "sound stage" or "separation" which I doubt you are getting in a head "set". You're gonna need a dedicated pair of cans most likely which might get into dac amp setups depending on how high you go. But for me, paired with a modmic, it's well worth it since I listen to a lot of music while working too.

[@sajmon154]

You got it backwards, open construction is better for positioning in games, bc they have larger sound stage and better spatial audio thanks to being able to "spread" not being contain in small space.

[@areitz1962]

Amazing video, covered so much and for anyone looking to isolate what they should be focused on this will undoubtedly help

[@Kmcornell23]

Personally I just bought the HS80 MAX from Corsair and I'd say overall it's pretty good but I did buy the leather ear cups for the better seal/bass and I absolutely had to tune the EQ. It isn't very good on default settings. The battery life is amazing though! It's rated for like 60 hours. I haven't actually checked how long they last, but it's definitely a long time. Multiple game sessions and still plenty of battery left.

[@elinava876]

On a scale from 1-10, how loud would you say they are? I have the wired version of them, and they sound too low for my liking. What about the wireless version

[@naedtrax3766]

I still reach for my Maxwell's over my other high end headphones, just for the convenience.

[@andrewwylie9259]

Learning a lot from this channel. My AKG K-80s (now considered vintage!!) just gave up the fight, so researching new headphones. Wow things have changed!

[@7MBoosted]

I'd love a round up of wireless headsets at each price point.

[@Maverick5588]

So.... Which one should i buy

[@DMorgan94]

Audeze maxwell, every single review I have seen said the same.. they are in a class of their own, a step above everything else.

[@saibgassanov3378]

​@DMorgan94 I own them. Sadly way too big and heavy. Looking for something comfortable now

[@bmacaulay18]

None. Get IEMs instead.

[@Filti_]

​@@bmacaulay18what iem are the best for the fps games?

[@bmacaulay18]

@@Filti_ In my opinion, to start off just get a pair of KZ ZS10 Pro 2 for about $55 USD and see how you like IEMs. They have switches so you can change the profile to more bass or more treble or more everything. They will work fine without a DAC so you can just plug them into your computer's audio port. I first bought cheaper set of IEMs before these came out to just see if I liked IEMs then bought the Pro 2 after they came out. You could get something cheaper but for the features and sound these have they are a really good buy.

[@jerry51311]

While it's easy to tell left from right in stereo, surround sound makes it clearer whether the sound is coming from the front, back, above, or below. Of course, the software matters, and I think Dolby Atmos is a great example.

[@TuTAH_1]

I'm right-handed player, but prefer the cable to be at the right, because my PC is (and most PCs in general are designed to be) at the right

[@chron3756]

Got the EPOS H6 Pro Closed a few weeks ago and couldn't be happier!

[@dannyexpo5740]

How are they?

[@chron3756]

@@dannyexpo5740 no complaints here, they sound great on Series X especially using Dolby Atmos/DTS apps to boost sound quality. I got them on sale on Amazon for $90, they retail for $180

[@Tripokaridos22]

Something that Most people don't know is Open Back VS Closed Back is the Health of your Ear drum . With Closed back the air pressure is all over the ear drum , with Open back the air pressure of the headphones membrane does not destroy the ear drum like Closed back do... That's been proven .

[@343RuinedHalo]

I love that this channel doesn't waste our time, just teach us what matters.

[@ms3862]

Gaming headsets are trash open your third eye

[@EJ-497]

@@ms3862 do you feel better now

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

they all matter just not yet for starters

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

really just listen to 'correct' sound first, its important base

[@iraklikavelashvili1593]

One of the MOST helpful reviews I've seen. This channel has always been my favourite

[@Yeyy]

some audio/electronic stores have a possibility to try on and test headphones, it is realy good to try out and feel before buying, especially if going high end

[@DekelElz]

so what to buy?

[@abdulrahmanemran8659]

Hyper x cloud 3 wireless, nova 7, hs80, blackshark v2 pro in the $140 range

[@fubisuper84]

I don't really recommend the Razer Blackshark, the sound is flat​@@abdulrahmanemran8659

[@TheexplosionMeme]

​@@abdulrahmanemran8659 how about razer black shark v2 X ?

[@TheTechne]

Totally agree, comfort is #1. But man, + Swivel = Stinkin Cozy

[@HardwareCanucks]

Ha for sure! Thanks for stopping by man :) -D.

[@nisx2012]

I tried a few gaming headsets but i didnt liked any of them so i went and bought a studio headphones (beyerdynamic DT 770pro) which cost almost the same but sound so much better. Using them since 2021 and i love them.

[@Centurio_Romae]

How good is tracking the location of sounds in games? Like being able to locate where footsteps are coming from etc?

[@nisx2012]

@@Centurio_Romae Its pretty good if the game have good 3D audio

[@Corporalis]

I mean unless absolutely necessary I’d always recommend IEMs or HiFi headphones over gaming headsets. The only advantage I see with headsets is the convenience of wireless or the integrated microphone. Other than that there’s a TON of better options at every price point. Zero:red (55$), 770 pro / 560 s / Tygr (~120$), 700/900 pro x (250$), Zeus elite (350$), 1990 pro (~400-500$) and so on. They sound better and have better imaging (where do sound clues come from). A clip on lavalier mic is also ~10$ and you can EQ it to sound like some high end mics

[@ghoulbuster1]

Big downside is, good luck finding those niche brands in a store.

[@Corporalis]

@@ghoulbuster1 you can order them online no problem

[@roneeh7332]

I just got the Corsair HS80 RGB USB (wired), its so good for the price. Top tier microphone quality and High res audio. The comfort is amazing. One thing to note is that you need to tune the EQ in the ICue software as it sounds flat out of the box.

[@HardwareCanucks]

Good call on the EQ 👍 -D.

[@diuran1919]

Im use Creative soundblaster Jam 2, they sounds very good, in case sponges will wear out I bought for 3 dollars 50 sponges. They are light, do not put pressure on the head, sound very good, you can amplify the lower tones with one button on the headphones, there is nothing to break except the battery, but it is very easy to replace , just like the sponges on them.

[@ineznazer2453]

Thank you very much 🙏🏽❤. I appreciate this video because now I have a better perspective on buying a headset for long term use as an online student that will be teaching online once I'm done with my course this year.

[@naten971]

Now I have even less of an idea of which headset to buy lol.

[@sunhat8750]

I appreciate the clamping comments. I have chronic TMJ and often experience pain in my jaw near where the muffs would sit. Circles for me!

[@L0vac]

This is a very good guide for people. I'd like to say also be aware on which pair you can change 1) (and most important) - ear cushions and 2) head-rest; no1 will wear and tear fast on daily drivers. From my experience sadly from expensive brands Audeze Mobius fell apart really fast and I had to buy new ones TWICE in a bit over 2y time. Some much cheaper brands lasted longer. Don't know about Maxwell yet so not talking about that successor to Mobius.

[@PsychoKern]

I'm still using the original HyperX Cloud 2 from the day 1 launch. Best 100€ I ever spent and it was a great investment, still is!

[@samuelm5140]

Mine just broke...after 8 years going strong. Not sure where to go from here since HP acquired HyperX

[@philipmrch8326]

Bit depth and sample rate does not matter beyond 16-bit and 48000 Hz. If anything, it will use more data possibly limiting wireless range. Keep it at 16-bit 48 kHz.

[@WolvenSpectre]

On top of the ModMic there is the whole world of just using your favourite headphones with a desk mic. Can't beat the quality of the mic and the longevity and like the ModMic it opens up the world of headphones you can use.

[@HardwareCanucks]

For sure, what are you people using for headphones in daily gaming? I love the DT 700 Pro X right now, with a Wave:3 mic on an arm. -D.

[@WolvenSpectre]

@@HardwareCanucks OneOdio 10 Studio Professional DJ Headphones. Built on the cheaper side as they have failure points I am SHOCKED at how good they are for the 30 bucks I spent on them as a holdover until I could get a good set of wireless cans. I am going to try a pair of the same brand before spending $100 on something else first I am so surprised.

[@TheRealSkeletor]

@@HardwareCanucksPhilips SHP-9500S, they sound fantastic, far better than any "gaming headset" I've used.

[@alessandrotrezzi3221]

@@HardwareCanucks I rock a good ol' pair of PC38x

[@skorpers]

@@HardwareCanucks As someone that owns a lot of studio mics and just a few headset mics.... A lot of mics are just a bunch of bs honestly. I think a pair of used 380 pros with new pads and a mod mic with proper technique is the best.

[@alias5152]

This 'gaming' headphones would never provide sound quality like some serious audiophile headphones.. Don't cheap on it, headphones are like shoes.. you must have good quality ones to serve you for years and give you best experience.. When i said 'don't cheap on it' i didn't say price justifies quality.. look arround, research... it's a rabbit hole so.. have a patience :)

[@Rawmon94]

really disagree on the plastic vs metal part. my Sony 1000xm3's broke after prolonged use, my Audeze Penrose plastic broke in less than 2 years, and my 8 year old HyperX cloud2s are still solid. and believe me i was always super careful with them

[@insomniackiller1]

Sounds like you're not even if you think you are. Or you're incredibly unlucky but odds across so many brands and headphones are low. My xm4s (about 3 years old now) still going strong, my razer krakens from eons ago still going strong, the only thing that broke on me were my corsair hs65, the top band broke but corsair replaced it. Now onto my g pro x 2. Idk man, plastic has been super good to me, very light weight, best comfort. I had the audeze maxwell, and my god I had to return them, amazing sound for sure but incredibly uncomfortable and fragile too. I genuinely believe those are the most overhyped headsets of the past few years.

[@mayonotes9849]

Honestly if you can afford it, it's better for you to get something like the Sennheiser HD560s and a mic cable for it if you care about competitive games or just want to immerse yourself more with the soundtracks of games instead of just big explosions all of the time. A much better option than spending hundreds on gaming headsets with still subpar quality mic and sound quality.

[@Whiteshade]

Also I can wear 560s longer than any headphone I own. which is important I think.

[@svenrunner5269]

I've been using the Sennheiser pc37x for 5 years now and it's been great.

[@deuswulf6193]

I always default to the V-Moda headsets. They are built like a tank, and sound great especially when paired with a sound card (external or internal). For the best mic quality, get the boom attachment or some 3rd party one (these are not expensive and will sound better than most gaming headset mics).

[@ComfortsSpecter]

Amazing Analysis Incredible Work Good Breakdown Thank You Great Man

[@Vermiton]

Gotta mention IEMS I recently switched from over a decade of being a headset wearer to using iems and its been amazing I can play for way longer without getting a headache from either the weight on my head and neck or the clamping force around my ears. I got the Truthear Hexa and the Simgot EM6Ls and ended up choosing to keep the EM6Ls

[@fs9553]

that's funny because for me it's the other way around. I don't like IEMS they never seem to fit well in my ears and just get painful ears after an hour or so. So yeah just saying there is no perfect solution for everyone, because I know others can wear them happily all day long just not me :(

[@Ronzem2]

@@fs9553Same for me. Can't wear IEMS at all. Never fits no matter what I do and those times it does fit it starts to hurt within an hour.

[@Zygecks]

I just moved to iems the other week lmao

[@keerthan7558]

ngl i'm jealous of people who are comfortable with IN the Ear headphones, i haven't found any size or shape in that category that's comfortable for me , mostly the earbuds. So i use Bluetooth headphones, thinking of buying moondrop chu 2 to give it another shot since i only tried these commercial brands like Samsung , sony, Realme etc so far.

[@JosefTorkelsen]

I currently have the turtle beach 600 gen 2s and I hate it as I feel too much pressure on my head, too much noise isolation, etc. I just purchased a Steelers nova pro wireless and looking fwd to transparency sound, Bluetooth from second audio device, less clamping force, etc. Can’t wait to see how it goes.

[@mirfalltnixein.1]

Surround sound headsets just don’t seem to work for me. It’s exactly like your edit, audio just sounds compressed to hell. Like I‘m listening to one of my 64kbps mp3s in 2007 lol.

[@frosts1956]

8 years ago i watched one of your videos about this very topic when i was deciding on my new headset, you convinced me to buy the Cooler Master MH752 for its comfort and high quality mic, after about 2 refunded pairs (left earcup stopped working about 7 months into each pair apart from the current one which has lasted since 2020) ive decided to once again come to you for my next upgrade as this pair is looking rather sorry :)

[@intrepidless853]

Great video, answered none of my questions and left me with so many more :'D

[@etgshado4689]

The price of flagship wireless headsets is starting to push so high that you might as well get headphones and a dedicated mic for the PC folks. Some of them are so expensive that you might be able to squeeze an XLR mic with an audio interface paired and respectable headphones at near the same cost. If you can forgo wireless i'd consider it. The upgrade in mic and audio quality is something you don't want to give up once you have it.

[@illahstrait]

I know it sounds weird but I am looking for the best gaming headset mics. When making KZbin content people want you to sound as good as possible. I had a Corsair that had an amazing mic but the ear cups wore out in less than 6 months has shown earlier in the video.

[@LoneshadowYT]

The mmx 300 and 330 pros have the best mic I've ever heard

[@CareBear-Killer]

This is a great video! I'd love to see an updated gaming headset Vs Headphone video though. just to compare some of the headsets to headphones.

[@Tcsgsd]

I love surround sound for it's cross-feed aspect, way more natural for games Say a gun fires on the left in a game, it's extremely unnatural to only hear the shot on the left in stereo Usually music doesn't have a particular element only in left or right channel so it's less jarring to be in stereo

[@speedracer9132]

My issue with what he says is that for competitive gaming, it’s not physically possible for stereo cans to let me hear sound from in front or behind. For example, despite having one of these “virtual” surround headsets, I cannot tell if someone is sneaking up behind me or coming from in front of me

[@PascalPimpare]

@@speedracer9132You understand that "surround" only adds reverb that makes it sound like you're in a tunnel, right?

[@trilexi]

Fun fact, surround headphones, even 7.1 surround headphones are actually just stereo heaphones. They just have 1 speaker on each side. The surround effect is just software trickery.

[@cursedmonkey1033]

This was helpful, thank you. Ive never bought a headset before and don't know anything about them. So I was having a bit of anxiety. Then I heard about the Maxwells and thought I'll just get them. Then I heard about how heavy they are as I have trouble with my neck while gaming due to my terrible posture. This video helped ameliorate my concerns somewhat. I think I'm just going to have to get them so I can see, or I'll never know. Thanks for the video.

[@e2rqey]

So how do you like the Maxwells?

[@gamersintech]

I love nova pro wired, sound is insane and have great confort, amazing gaming Headset.

[@Carnados]

for logitech headsets watch out for the attachment part that holds the headband to the headphone, the screws usually break.

[@electrongaming123]

Havent felt the need to comment how good a video is in years. Ik its just a headphone review video, but its done brilliantly, no filler and great information.

[@brucerubchinuk3369]

Loved that video. So much useful info. One note is when you mentioned that steelseries nova pro and the stealth pro have hotswap batteries that let you swap without losing connection, the stealth pro loses connection. I love them and wouldn't trade them for any other headset but the one major con is how long they take to connect when you start them and reconnect after battery swap. I have made the swap within a few seconds and it doesn't matter. They disconnect as soon as you remove the battery.

[@eliotcole]

For gamin, I would say that cans with discrete surround is the way to go for me. Plugged into the pre-outs on a second-hand AVR you get the absolute best possible sound, including Atmos and DTS surround options.

[@catalincosmin1465]

Great video 👍 Still rockin hyper x cloud 2 and recently bought cloud 3 they don’t disappoint. And I Never used surround sound on headset cuz in most of the games I play there’s already build in quality surround sound . So if u use surround sound on the headset that means you put a filter sound on top of another and you will get confused in gun fights

[@tonyc7352]

This wasn't short but packed with non-obvious content so, thank you. I need to get a new headset and I'm down the rabbit hole. One thing I want to add is how dumb it seems to me there isn't pause/play/next/prev buttons, even at least a multifunction one. I don't think it is so weird of me to use my headset for wirelessly listening to music/podcasts.

[@techandrey]

Wow. Thank you so much. Your videos always Rock!

[@STARPHASE]

My headset battery is dying, and I basically have to use it like a wired headset right now. I always know that when I'm shopping for a headset, to go to you! Thanks for all these videos, tests, and research that you put into these.

[@JosefTorkelsen]

This helped as I stayed away from anything stereo and would only buy wireless surround.

[@Passarinho86]

Just some feedback cause, you asked for it at the end. Um, just probably a Tip 2-3 round up for PC, Console and Mobile Gaming respectively. Otherwise. Love your presentation. You're the guy that gives the most personal opinion, rather than seemingly pushing one headphone over the other. Great stuff.

[@Passarinho86]

Maybe, could do a: High Mid Low Budget Top Three. Using Logitech Pro X now. Pretty solid. Thinking of switching to the Maxwell, ASTRO or Blackshark V2. Or, upgrade to the LIGHTSPEED.

[@boothman9321]

Would strongly reccomend AGAINST the Audeze Maxwell for build quality. My first had tinfoil sounds coming from both drivers within 4 hours (returned) and the second after a month. Never left my desk, never dropped.

[@HardwareCanucks]

Mine has some issues too with interference, you can see exactly what in my full review. Still an excellent sounding headset with a tonne of features. Sucks to hear about QC tho. -D.

[@Passarinho86]

Great Review as usual. May I know what your top 3 suggestion would be for mobile gaming (mostly play FPS w Battle Royale and Multiplayer)?

[@KhalidAlFaris-kh3pe]

Thank you very much for this important, accurate and distinctive information. I have benefited a lot from you. Peace. 💐

[@albertosilva3998]

Most complete guide I've found so far. Great job.

[@Elvistek]

Thank you very much. Thanks to your reviews and the others mentioned I'm extremely happy with the Pc38x you all recommended. It is an amazing headset and I just love it

[@NoCrJala]

Good video answered questions I didnt realize I valued having answered

[@Sotigris]

thanks bro for the detailed guide

[@Jake.reeves]

Great video. Well done. I'm still sat on my wired headset with a mod-mic but do think about wireless.

[@Greez1337]

What are the odds, I just nabbed some headsets for my brother and I a few days ago based on your vids and others. Soundspace, good music/ movie audio capability, comfortability, breathability and mic quality were big importances. Essentially trying to find something that covers most of the bases. Settled on HS80 and TB 700 Gen 2 Max. The included cooling pads are seriously no joke for the Turtle beaches.

[@importslunglowful]

if you want wireless with a good battery get the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless. 300 hours or extremely close to it of use. i go weeks without charging mine

[@Lucas-en8vp]

Awesome video, really appricated the depth, gangsta

[@stevenswall]

00:50 Perfect surround sound comes from binaural rendering of audio. If games did that, you'd have perfect surround sound over a stereo pair of headphones. No need for DTS, Dolby, etc. Just need two channels unless you're doing surround sound with speakers, in which case an object oriented format would work better. I wonder with the game settings in many games asking about headphones vs speakers and such if they are subtly doing binaural focused audio for the headphones option, regular stereo for speakers, and I don't know what for multi-speaker surround sound that seems very niche.

[@pranavpanchal1105]

Very good explanation & presentation.

[@keerthan7558]

I feel like it's better value for money to buy a Good open-back or even closed back "non-gaming" headphones that can be used for enjoying music as well as games. Aren't these "gaming headphones" mostly just normal headphones with bass-boosted ? Only drawback would be lack of mic ig but that has easy workarounds.

[@helloansuman]

Can you please recommend best wireless headphone for Mac mini m4 pro?

[@wsock32dll]

I have a Plantronics 8200 UC that I use for work. Instead of a boom mic it has dual beam forming mics that I think sound great and do a fantastic job of noise cancellation. I've had times in meeting where my kids are making all kinds of noise and no one hears it. Why aren't gaming headsets making use of this technology more? I've never owned a high end gaming headset, but it seems like the boom mic is always the first failure point. I just replaced my kids headsets with a Logitech G435 because it doesn't have a boom. I might even get one for myself, though I'd generally want something nicer. Right now I'm using an old Sony wired headset with a mic on the wire, which is also less than idea.

[@bananawarlock3981]

The DT 700/900 Pro X have the BEST earpads I've ever had the pleasure of having around my ears. And I have big, difficult ears. Even bigger pads bother the top and bottom of my ears. But not the DT ones, due to their inner shape. Somehow my ears rest PERFECTLY inside them in a way I had not felt before. Just wanted to talk about that, because I've been using the DT 700 Pro X daily since quite literally the day after they were made available in the global market (only other pair of headphones I use are the Tygr 300r or Hifiman 4xx to play Squad due to their fantastic soundstage) and I still feel amazed by how they feel everytime I put them on. Even my the original, now worn pads that I've since changed feel much more comfortable than any other. And I've had A LOT of headphones/headsets. Still do. But used to as well. Anyway. Just sharing. If you need a fantastic pair of headphones with great sound, look no further. Just keep in mind they may feel too tight at first. Give it time and stretch them a bit.

[@Liesthroughisteeth]

I'had a set of Corsair HyperX Cloud II since 2015. These things will not die. Without a doubt the best, most comfortable and most bulletproof headset I have ever owned. HAve used may different headsets for gaming since the mid 90s. I have dropped them on a hard lino floor probably 50 times at least over the years and they will not break! My biggest fear now that HP bought out the company is that they will change the design and screw things up royally... or just stop making them all together.

[@Legitti]

Still rocking HyperX solo mic with WH-1000XM5 headphones

[@Targetlockon]

Usually the wireless is compressed and doesn't sound as great as 3.5mm pole straight plugged in the input/output for sound quality

[@redbelliedgaming]

Thanks for sharing this, im looking to upgrade my gaming headset i just cant decide exactly which one i want lol

[@orusandornots1915]

You're talking about virtual "surround" sound. Real surround sound makes a pretty big difference vs stereo or virtual "surround" sound. I am looking to replace my wonderful Roccat Kave XTD 5.1 digital true surround sound headset I bought in 2015. But most reviewers conflate virtual garbage with true surround sound and it's kind of annoying.

[@michapilacinski5808]

Dear Dimitri , awesome thanks for this content I’m about to switch from my old Razer Nari Ultimate i do not use the mic on the headset anyways so I decided to go with Logitech G Pro X2 , all the Best and keep the content coming ♥️♥️

[@HardwareCanucks]

Oh , i'm so excited for you to experience the PRO X 2! One of my favorite headsets of the year. Hope you like it :) -D.

[@KreezZ6]

2:30 is the reason you got a sub from me never ive seen a reviewer talk about it good job great video

[@Ico938]

you already had me at dont buy a gaming headset

[@Sentan555]

Nice video, I've had the Steelseries Arctis 7 for over 4 years and one of hinges is nearing to break. Now I'm not sure what I want to replace them with. An advantage I have now is that I have a Yeti Nano Mic

[@graysonpeddie]

If you really want surround sound, just buy some nice decent set of surround speakers, a decent pair of subwoofers that extends down to 24Hz (or any subsonic frequencies that can pressurize your room such as 12Hz), a nice home theater receiver, and a nice monitor that supports HDMI 2.1 with 4K at 120Hz. Oh sure, you can buy a set of 5.1 computer speakers but what's the fun in that without a nice decent surround sound system? The sound will come through HDMI from your GPU, to your home theater receiver, and then HDMI cable goes to your monitor or TV. Personally, aside from games, I don't think stereo is good enough for watching movies on the go. I just want that nice surround sound with earth-shattering bass that does not bottom out and without missing any details in the mids. Of course, Linux users won't get that Dolby Atmos app anyway, which is a big disappointment. And of course, I only play single-player games and no multi-player.

[@LastAphelion]

I've never not returned a headset. 6 years later still nothing beats my HD579 + modmic. And kicking myself for not learning to EQ all those years ago. Harmon EQ on them made them 3 times better. I'm still trying out new and more expensive headphones and in terms of detail and information headphones 3 times more expensive than what HD579 were when new still do not best them. I will always recommend good headphones + mic and amp if needed to all my friends over a headset

[@FTSsjc]

that's a fantastic video to further increase your indecision on which headset to get

[@CaptKaffeine]

This video brings up great points when evaluating different brands (clamping head force, ear cushions, swivel points, etc). Well done and informative.

[@Guitarpunkmasta]

2 years ago i bought the game one sennheiser cuz of ur recommendation it worked wonders. unfortunately wear and tear have made it broke. and sennheiser now doesnt sell it anymore thanks for this video dude!

[@wacman]

Very informative video, thank you. I need a headset to use with Xbox but also be able to connect to the TV. Any recommendations for low latency bluetooth headset for TV use.

[@jello2tube]

This is a great guide and breakdown of various things. Ty.