Open Back H6Pro vs PC38x

[@clawson32104]

I’ve watched a ungodly amount of headset reviews and this one is honestly one of the best. No trashing one but just an honest opinion from someone that actually purchased it with their own money. Having kids myself I now see the need for open-backs. I’m currently using the H6 Pro closed backs and love them but they block out everything which no longer suits my needs. Got the PC38x recently and honestly love them. Considered the H6 Pro open-back but I got the 38x for a great price.

[@xHitroverx]

I am in a similar situation. I got a kid now and I find myself just wearing one headphone on my current headset just so I can listen out for my kid and wife. I've never been a fan of open-backs since I love my bass. Headphones come in this weekend, hoping it'll satisfy my needs like this. :)

[@Moonlight.Deadite]

I’ve been looking for a video like this for the longest time, no one has made one. I don’t really subscribe to people on the first video that I see but you deserve it.

[@dizbjuice]

Same..the tl;dr in the beginning is clutch too

[@fern9342]

Just here to say I’m the one who liked this video reaching the 1k. Great review and went with the H6PRO Open Back. Thx man.

[@Calamity_Kyle]

I love your very casual, yet genuine and informative style. Easily the best headset reviews I've seen, and you helped me make a decision. Really appreciate it!

[@MercuryTV]

Thanks for the feedback buddy. Glad I could help out.

[@SekiroShadowsDieTwiice]

amazing how it doesnt take some big content creator to get a good review, your review was simply amazing in every aspect, keep up this great content

[@StaleMovesMcGee]

Great video, made me feel a lot better about purchasing the PC38x's before learning about h6pros. Now I'm confident that I won't regret purchasing the "older" model

[@MercuryTV]

Yeah you’re in good shape man. The 38x is badass and will be for a long time to come.

[@joswaldomendoza]

Thank you for sharing, its always a challenge trying to find good quality products that withstand day in day out wear.

[@PirateTruck]

I've been leaning toward the H6Pro and have watched and read a ton of reviews and this is the first one that talked about how outside noise with the semi-open back compares to other fully open back headphones. My current headphones are fully open and I also want to hear sound in my house but I like the idea of the H6Pro being at least a little bit muffled.

[@MercuryTV]

I think you should give them a shot then. Might be pleasantly surprised. Just make sure you get someplace with a return policy. I think Amazon has thru January now since it’s end of year.

[@uproll]

I've also tried both headsets and 100% agree with everything you have said. The only thing I would add is if you have ears that stick out a little (like mine), they're probably going to touch against the frame/driver on the PC38X due to the shallow pads and weird bump inside toward the back.

[@TheBucketOfTruth]

I love that you give a full summary at the beginning rather than at the end but part of me thinks "man this guy is probably shooting himself in the foot for channel growth if he doesn't do all the annoying stuff everyone else does." Appreciate you putting this stuff up, though. Anyway, my Astro A40s crapped out even though I take great care of my stuff so I've just purchased the PC38X to try out with and without the Astro MixAmp which is still working just fine. On the Astros the soundstage for pinpointing directionality was leagues better with Dolby turned on than with it off in stereo mode. People online crap on the simulated surround but in this case it was far superior. Maybe on PC it's a different story, but on PS4/PS5 it was a no brainer to keep Dolby on. Eager to see if I made the right choice rather than just getting another set of Astros which left a bad taste in my mouth with their failure. They never sounded "good" like you'd use them for music or watching a movie, but they were a great tool for the job of competitive FPS gaming. Having played around with the Steelseries Arctis 5 I got for free from a friend, it made the Astros look a hell of a lot better and made me realize I only want open back headsets for gaming. Lastly, have you seen the Hel 2e from Schiit Audio? I know there are some youtube reviews already, but I'd be curious to see your take on that for PC and console gaming.

[@MercuryTV]

The whole reason I started making videos was because I was tired of clickbait or waiting for 8 minutes for someone to get to the point. I have a good day job, KZbin won't ever be a career for me. I used the PC38x with the Astro Mixamp and then the Steelseries GameDac. Both were good. No I haven't seen that yet. Might have to take a look thanks for letting me know.

[@dyren7437]

What a great review. Thank you. Because of you Im buying the H6 pro's as a gift for my little brother. Have a blessed day.

[@DJ_Underwood]

Video helped out a ton with my decision, right now PC38x is $180 on Amazon the H6's are $144, which to me not a huge difference but worth considering, for my case, I work from home, and play games, mostly simulator type games, so the open back is a requirement for me as I too need to be able to hear my surroundings, but the slightly "boomier" sound is what I feel like I am missing from my old HD598's (have had these for years and they work great but starting to show some severe wear and tear)... also the detachable mic is a huge win for me, I would use the mic for work, then use my condenser mic for games, so being able to remove it is a huge plus. Thanks for the review, it was exactly what I was looking for!

[@BicycleThieving]

One of the best, no bullshit reviewers I've ever seen. This guy should be more popular for casual reviews.

[@omarreid7222]

Like and subscribe then

[@DeuxCheese]

Great review. Short and to the point with relevant concerns and opinions.

[@andreibogdancristian2751]

What a great and frank review! Excellent job!

[@omarreid7222]

I am always pleased when the algorithm actually does a good thing. I enjoy. Thanks

[@sashomedia]

That type of reviews I like. Straight the point, but importantly, what the reviewers think personal about the product and prefer the product, the reason why (would) invested the money in the product. Thank you for the video! Keep up the good work!

[@PokeReel]

Super helpful, and one of the best comp/reviews I've seen. Very well done!!

[@Torttelini1]

I'm a little bit late, but excellent review. As someone else said, this review stood out among many others I've seen. Great style and super helpful.

[@Petrolowl]

Love your "no bs here are my thoughts dude" attitude. Thanks for your take!

[@williamrichard]

O seu vídeo fez eu fazer a escolha entre os dois. Comprei o PC38X e estou esperando chegar. Obrigado pelo conteúdo! 🇧🇷

[@lucashenrique5767]

comprou aonde mano? achou no br ?

[@MajinLiveTV]

I've owned dozens of headsets over the decades and the PC38x are probably the top headset ever for gaming. Everyone knows Sennheiser has been making headsets for years but something that isn't often told is that this specific headset design and hardware has been sold by Sennheiser for 15+ years and counting. The headset changed names many times, they used to be called the Sennheiser PC 360 at one point, then the EPOS lineup came around and I think they were the EPOS Game One and now they are the PC38x. All of them were popular and no doubt in a few years they'll be called something else still. They are like this old man that went by many names and lived countless past lives but to this day he's still alive and kicking and still the same old man lol. For gaming I still have and use daily the original PC 360 headset which are now probably about 14 years old. They are older than my daughter who is 7 and even older than my marriage... Apart for the ear cushions being a little dusty (they just need to be cleaned) I am astonished how well they've held up. I've accidentally dropped them onto a hard floor a hundred times at least and they have yet to break. They still sound as amazing as they did on day 1. If they ever break or crack I'm going to buy the PC38x... or whatever they are called at the time.

[@menno_g]

0:54 got a good laugh out of me, great review. Thanks!

[@johnjames7332]

Thanks for the comprehensive comparison

[@chrisbeargeron8552]

I was truly stuck between which one of these headsets I wanted more until this video, thanks!

[@NyteWatch]

This video helped out a lot. Thank you! Looking to upgrade from worn HyperX Cloud Revolver S (Original). Been watching a lot of videos comparing these two headphones and I'm beginning to lean towards the H6Pro. I sort of like the idea of taking off my mic for Sim Racing peripheral purposes. The PC38x mic does flip up but I'm used to detaching the mic right now and it's a nice feeling.

[@fizzervc7264]

This is by far the best headset I've ever seen in general, finally somebody who isn't trying to hype up or sale me something and just giving me their genuine thoughts on the product.

[@GeordiLaForgery]

Helpful thanks I'm upgrading from a HD595. The pc38x seem familiar in looks and sound but the h6pro are on sale right now at almost half price and I'm very tempted.

[@GeordiLaForgery]

Incase anyone wondered! I tried the H6Pro Open's and they weren't in the same league as my HD595 regarding brightness and clarity in the mids and highs, the H6Pro felt muddy in comparison.

[@Dr.StarrTouch]

This is great! I wanted to offer my brother a choice between these 2 specific headsets

[@thestoebz]

Glad you brought up hearing your kids when you’re gaming. I bought the PC38x partially because of that.

[@jackgreen05]

Brooo 💀 we need more reviews like this! Now you have my suscription These reviews are the best. No bullshit or pure advertisements, no. Just honest opinion in a short video, thank you!

[@MercuryTV]

Love seeing feedback like this. Thanks a lot for watching.

[@BenjoRealm]

Old vid, sorry... My dearly loved Game One set died, and in looking for a replacement and considering these two sets, this is exactly the kind of info I was looking for. Thank you! At the moment, I can't find the PC38X at a reasonable price, so I order the H6Pro. I expect to enjoy it too, but if it's not exactly what I'm used to, I'm willing to cough up a little extra.

[@dominik6317]

And how u feeling with h6?

[@BenjoRealm]

@ Turns out it was just a bad wire, so my Game One still works all. I'm hardly an audiophile so I barely notice a difference. Going back and forth, I can tell a slight difference but it's hard to describe. In a blind test, I wouldn't know which is which. The H6 had a stronger clamp though and isn't quite as comfortable, maybe just needs breaking in?

[@theoneders2056]

Tried the H6 Pro and returned them after 1 day of use. Gave me a headache and earache due to how much excessive punchy treble they have and lack of bass. Used them with a mixamp as well and sounded too echoe-y. Very comfortable and nice looking but damn, I've never gotten a earache from any previous gaming headsets.

[@gregg582]

thanks for the review. i'm in the market for a good set of wired headphones that have good sound quality for both gaming and music. your video really helped narrow down my choices.

[@ElvisTek]

I bought the Pc38x like 4 years ago and was really happy with it.. It just stopped working (right ear just went mute). I opened it and all cables are fine so something else broke... But.. this is not a complaint .. I loved the headset and just bought another one. I had the yellow one and bought the black as replacement (still waiting for its arrival).. I like some features of the H6pro but the PC38x is insanely good! Pc38x was my first open back headset and I have to admit I like it more than closed ones... With closed ones I feel the audio is pushed to my head but the breathability of the open back was a life changing for me.. is placid.. is deeper and the sound feels that comes from the surrounding instead of just at my ears... I personally prefer that

[@MercuryTV]

Dude same - but my issue is somehow related to the volume knob. If I even look at it wrong, it'll cut the volume to my right ear cup. I then have to finesse it back into a working spot. Considered buying a new pair, might just make these last until they're truly dead.

[@ElvisTek]

@@MercuryTV oh my issue was not with the knob.. it just completely went mute... Anyways I already got my new pair of pc38x (black ones this time)... so good

[@Druark]

@@MercuryTV Sadly I've personally experienced and heard many similar stories from people using the PC38X. They're great when they're working normally but their build quality and QC seems to be lackluster which is a huge shame. Later on I actually had the flexible part of the mic physically disconnect/break from the rotating part too (no rough use or anything to cause it). DROP Support also refused to RMA mine for the right ear sound issue, even before the mic breaking which left a bad taste and discourages me from using them again. Such a shame it can't be bought elsewhere as my experience was good before all that.

[@someonesdad5083]

"Hearing any bass or boom is gonna fuck your day up" had me cracking up

[@psyberiusblack]

I was fairly torn between these two headsets. Went with the 38x because: 1) I’m used to and prefer that Sennheiser open back sound signature and sound stage. Plus the mic is pretty great for a headset mic. 2) I can wear the 38x’s all day and I’ll never get fatigued from them. Both because they’re light and comfortable and they never sound harsh. I gave the EQ a very slight tweak for my personal preference tastes. For reference: I have a 58cm hat size. 3) Open back means I can hear myself and not have to fuss with mixing my voice in the mix. One less level to worry about. Also means I can hear my surroundings. Which is a plus for me.

[@huaweieken]

Thanks for to you, I livi g outside US so hard for me to buy from drop, since I use pc37x till now,I worries that I don't have replacement for my lovely pc37x.

[@GoHabsGo-db7cb]

I just exchanged my 38x for the H6 pro simply because I want the removable mic. I hope it at least has decent mids and highs because I would like to use them for listening to music as well as gaming.

[@1stFraVe]

Is the H6Pro better in your opinion?

[@Max44611]

@@1stFraVeI tried them both and pc38x sounds better to me.

[@BMD8]

I own both headsets and the H6 pro's mic design pics up a LOT more windage and noise, also seems to be quieter than the pc38x. maybe it's just my headset or my mobo, but I did notice a big difference in quality, with the pc38x coming out on top.

[@maxpayne6295]

Awesome review brother!!!!

[@Sque_ze]

Hey! I’ve loved this review!! I’ve been using my pc38x’s for a couple years now and they are starting to break after wear and tear. I was worried that when I buy new headphones I would be disappointed of the new ones because of how perfect the PC38x’s are. I saw the H6pros and was on the fence of buying but this video reassured me that I won’t be downgrading!

[@jasonemanuel9070]

Trust me the H6pro is not a downgrade at all, just a different sound stage, I've been collecting senhesier for years & have both the above and them some.

[@SologuTheHitman]

Ein super Video, ich habe auch grade beide Headsets hier und bin mir noch nicht zu 100% sicher welches ich wieder verkaufen werde, wobei das PC38x bequemer ist also wird das wahrscheinlich bleiben.

[@GregVanGorp]

I'm in the market now 2 years after this video dropped. The H6 Pros are $93 and the PC38xs are $180. It seems like a no brainer to get the H6 Pros at half the price

[@SofaKingA]

I play world of warships as well and the pc38x I just purchased seems very very dull. Gonna try it out in cod tonight and see if I like it otherwise I may have to return them.

[@MercuryTV]

Yeah man you’ll never get that satisfying BOOM from a full broadside with open-back headphones the way you would with closed-back.

[@mingkee27]

I settled with PC38x because I expect HD598 like audio with microphone. I used to have Game One but I am disappointed on lack of low end. GSP500 has audio I actually like but it's not 100% open

[@GoBroncos9]

Awesome review. Each headphone does something a little better than the other and the one that fit your specific need is the one you went with. Thanks for making a video on it!

[@Johnny-Castle]

I have the pc38x and they are honestly phenomenal. Only issue is the clamping force is way too tight.

[@TH-lo8mq]

Thank you. These are the reviews I love. I believe even the 38x isn't fully open even though it may appear that way. I still have the PC360 (which is an awesome headset to this day - just missing some bass due to how open it is), and I compared it to the 38x recently. There is much more bleed from the 360. The 360 is also more comfortable btw. I think the only way they were able to get more bass at this price point was by starting to make the subsequent products partially closed. I'm staying with the 38x because I've tried about 5 other setups - the new ATH M50xts (slightly superior mic), some broadcast headsets, desktop mic. All have their pros and cons, but once you hear the nice neutral Sennheiser audio quality, it's difficult to go with anything else.

[@SeemsLogical]

These were two headphones I was debating on buying for the past week. Most of the reviews I saw vouched more for the H6Pros saying that the build quality was superior, they were more comfortable for extended use, the price was lower and for competitive gaming it performs better for audio depth perception for hearing footsteps in proximity to the player. You're actually the first reviewer to not definitely give the win to the H6Pros, preferring the PC38X for your own personal use. I already made the purchase though. Currently the PC38X is $191.15 while the H6Pro is $89.95. I can essentially get 2 H6Pros for the cost of 1 PC38X headphone. When the price disparity is that wide I am going to go with the cheaper ones who are comparable in performance. The only thing I disliked about both was the microphones, they both sounded muffled in other reviews. I may spring for a dedicated microphone if that's the case. Do you have any microphone reviews on your channel or any leads on recommendations for dedicated microphones?

[@MercuryTV]

Oh man the microphones on these are legitimately some of the best on a gaming headset. Used to be the best overall in my book until the Astro A50X. I’d give them a shot first without a dedicated external mic. Everyone I’ve ever tested mics with said the Game One/ PC38X/ H6 Pro (just Sennheiser greatness) were some of the clearest out there.

[@SeemsLogical]

@MercuryTV Thanks for responding back so quickly to my comment. I really wasn't expecting a reply this quickly. I looked into the Astro A50X and I immediately dislike that it's wireless. I'm weird, I prefer the wired setup. I can plan my gaming setup so that the wires don't get in the way or tangled. Batteries dying are inevitable and is a way of ensuring "planned obsoletion" in a product. Wired products could last for decades if I just take care of them. But you are right. In many of the comparison videos featuring the Astro A50X it's closer in quality to dedicated microphones than it is to headset microphones. That's a major improvement for Logitech because many of their headsets I was researching before had awful microphone quality. If it wasn't for the wireless only setup and the $360 pricetag I would have strongly considered them. I do appreciate the recommendation though. I should get my H6Pros by this weekend. If you still vouch for them years later that does speak well on the quality of the product holding up against more modern competition. So I am hopeful it's a good purchase on my end. And completely unrelated to headphones, I liked what you said about your daughter and listening for her in the next room. I don't have kids of my own but I work with kids and their parents. I always respected the parents who put everything else on the back burner to being a parent. It really makes a difference in the confidence, intelligence and mannerisms of children when they have parents who devote themselves to their kid's well being and success. Thank you for taking parenting so seriously.

[@antonisomakedon8004]

Great job keep going ⚡️

[@jgakpp]

Great video thanks for the inputs bro :)

[@luketee5634]

Thanks for doing this very niche comparison. It's helped me out a lot in terms of deciding what to purchase. I was contemplating going with the H6PRO or PC38X but decided to settle for the Game One in the end. This was due mainly to availability and price. Cheapest brand new H6PRO I could find where I'm at was around US$130, PC38X was around US$135 but, Game One was around US$65. Only the PC38X was not available locally and had to be ordered internationally and shipped in if I wanted it. It was a no brainer so I bought the Game One. With the $ saved, I am now contemplating if I should get a gaming DAC preferably one with an amp and a mic input (incidentally, the GSX 300 can be purchased for about US$40 here). However, I've seen/ read some reviews where users have stated that the GSX 300 DAC provides little to no improvements over sound quality and/ or output depending on the current motherboard's sound chip/ card. I will try it out with my motherboard's default sound card and see if the sound experience is adequate for me before I decide on any upgrading route. I'm running an Asus B-550 board. It has a High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A that can purportedly handle 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input, and supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback. Let's see if this is plenty enough for me or leaves me wanting more.

[@MercuryTV]

Game One is a phenomenal choice, and yes, I would absolutely get an AMP to use with it. Just go with Amazon and keep the boxes so you can return whatever you don't like. I've used both the Steelseries GameDac and Astro MixAmp and liked them both for ease of use and the game/chat mixer.

[@__.trung._]

I got h6pro open and i love them for gaming but the problem are the earpads because i use glasses and after 1 hour is a but uncomfortable. In these weeks im gonna buy the wicked cushions hoping they are more comfortable as the reviewers says

[@action2288]

How is ear hotness? Great review. Especially mentioning the kid component. I have a 14-month old and like to hear him at all times. Also, I appreciate that you compared open-back to open-back. I'm transitioning away from closed-backs, so closed vs open didn't make sense to me.

[@MercuryTV]

It’s very minimal on both. No real issues with hotness - good open backs let your ears breathe. I’d say if I had to pick one as being better it’d be the 38x

[@action2288]

@@MercuryTV Very helpful. Thanks. I currently have the beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R. Love em, but I want to go back to a headset with a mic. And not a mod mic.

[@jasonemanuel9070]

I have both plus yours, I would say the H6pro because it's a totally different sound stage more bass in a clean way still though

[@akhnenaton]

Headphone gain is especially important. The H6pro is 28ohm. Headphone Gain needs to be properly set if your soundcard offers that option in its settings.

[@forthecreed_490]

hello thanks for your test i was looking for an open headset because i feel like closed back headphones are too tiring to wear in the long run the sound is like dizzying you after 2 or 3 hours of non stop gaming i have the H6 pro right now it's really great but the volume is a bit too low in certain games so i wonder if the pc38x is better for that thanks

[@brent2630]

I just got into sim racing (iRacing) and currently use the Soundcore Anker Space Q45 and they are fine but I need an open back so I can also hear my family. What would be your top three recommendations for sim racing. A detachable mic would be sweet as I do not need one now but when I get into endurance racing I will need to talk to my team and would prefer to not get an external mic. That being said I would rather have the "perfect" headphone without a mic than one that is not as good with a mic. Also prefer it to be wired. Thanks!

[@MercuryTV]

Bro take this with a grain of salt, but I am literally working on a review right now for the Turtle Beach Atlas Air. Open back, wireless, with a detachable mic. Audio quality is AMAZING. Microphone is mediocre (not the worst I've used but far from the best), but software is BAD if you have to use it often. However, they would definitely fit your usage case perfectly. Might be worth giving them a shot if you can get them locally from a Best Buy so you can return them within 2 weeks if you don't like them. If that is a no-go, I would say Epos H6Pro since it's got the detachable mic, then finally the Drop PC38x. Those are the only open back gaming headsets I've owned and used myself. The only racing games I play anymore are the Forza Horizon series so I might not have the best ear for the sim games, sorry.

[@dutchwastednl4531]

Thankyou! This is such a good review! got yourself a sub and like.

[@ericmartinez5051]

Great video! I am leaning towards the P38x for cod multiplayer/warzone. Do you recommend a DAC/AmP?

[@MercuryTV]

Absolutely. I know it's probably a hot take, but if you are in Discord a lot while gaming with friends, I love having something like the Astro MixAmp or Steelseries GameDAC for that game/chat mixer as well as the amp (even if the audiophile community could list 1,000 better standalone amplifiers).

[@ericmartinez5051]

@@MercuryTV thanks! I was checking out the GC7

[@sewer5800]

nice video i rly like the style is the h6 pro gonna perform way better than my blackshark v2 hyperspeed or not big difference?

[@MercuryTV]

Oh it’s going to be a big difference. As for “perform” - you’re talking about a wireless closed back (Blackshark) vs wired open back (H6 Pro) so it’s not an apples to apples comparison. I personally love open back headsets, and I feel like most people do as well once they try them out.

[@sewer5800]

@@MercuryTV mainly audio wise i feel like my blackshark isnt „intense“ enough for music with alot of bass and like sounds dull

[@sewer5800]

@@MercuryTV and im also kinda unsure if i should go for the h6 closed back just for more intesne sound but im afraid its too uncomfortable whats ur opinion on thatb

[@MercuryTV]

I never used the H6 closed back. As for comfort I do find that style to be comfortable for sure. Large oversized ear cups, good headband. So just to clarify you want like super crazy boomy bass?

[@sewer5800]

@@MercuryTV yeah pretty much like an allrounder for gaming music movies but like good bass

[@iDTecKt]

There is only 1 thing ive noticed with the PC38X that i dont like, and that is the cables that comes with it, they are hard and kink a lot compared to the H6s :/ my only gripe, unless they have changed that recently, ive just ordered another pair of the PC38X in all black

[@MercuryTV]

Unfortunately I doubt they’ve changed. I’ve seen them package the same cables from the Game One to PC38x and now the H6Pro. No kinking on my end but boy do they get twisted fast. Constantly having to unplug, unwind, replug over the years.

[@tae912]

I am literally browsing headsets for Destiny 2 and this is the perfect review for me 🤣🤣🤣

[@Pinoynumber8]

Happy holidays and loved your no bs review! Was wondering what dac/amp set-up was in the video if you have one.

[@MercuryTV]

Thanks man! Hope you had a good Thanksgiving. I used the Steelseries GameDac in this video. Actually I recently made a comparison between that and the Astro MixAmp. They’re both fine, nothing extraordinary - I just like them for the minor boost but more importantly the game/chat volume mixer they both provide.

[@EricThomson-t4v]

Any comments on the directionality? I like stealth/shooting games and the ability to triangulate based on noise is super important to me.

[@tybost]

I would buy the H6Pro ($80 / massive discount) but the big problem is EPOS headsets are discontinued / dead brand so if I end up loving them then I won't be able to buy it again or newer versions.

[@evoben24]

Great comparison! Which one has more bass? I’m coming from the GSP 500 and I love the bass it has.

[@MercuryTV]

If you love the GSP 500 sound, I don't know if I would look at buying either one of these. The PC38x has those same drivers but in the form factor of the Game One (which is insanely comfortable in my opinion), and the H6Pro just has a slightly differently tuned sound that might sound more muddled comparatively. I like the H6Pro for exciting games, but for almost everything else I find myself coming back to the PC38x. Neither come close to a closed-back headset in terms of that BOOM but I don't miss it. So, the H6Pro might take the edge for the bass alone, but you have to balance it against the other factors.

[@beastmode1080]

Love your videos by the way Pc38x are open back and are quite expensive for me i am getting the h6 pro closed for half the price should i buy them i listen to music alot watch movies and play story games on my pc should i buy the h6 pro closed back or give me another headphone suggestion

[@arquimedesrafaelortegaabre5915]

Hi bro, could you make the comparison of the pc38x with the beyerdynamic tygr 300 r, if you have already tried them can you tell which one is better for fps games

[@nashwalker7]

"If you're an audiophile and a headset with bass is gonna fuck your day up." I died lol. As far as the headphones, the H6pro open are the most comfortable things Iv ever put on my head. I love the whole audiophile scene and have had hd660s forever but for gaming i just need something comfortable with a mic.

[@JMYChannel]

Thankyou for the great video! I wonder if there's any noise from the cable when it rub against clothes?

[@MercuryTV]

Not at all. If you grab the cable and rub your fingers up and down it you can hear a faint noise but during normal use (which for me is probably close to 1000 hours) I've never noticed a single thing in terms of the cable and my clothing.

[@chronicmayhem]

It would be interesting to hear your opinion of the open vs closed h6 pros

[@BillB3737]

Love my pc38x stretch em out for the clampin force by outtin em on somethin wide overnight and use the velour pads feels and sounds great Plugged into my astro mixamp i can hear wherever ppl are and the sound isnt all washed out and its comfy. I bought a 6 foot cable and mic cover off amazon def do reccomend. Way better than my astro a40 trs were.

[@Limburg92]

I think the mic difference is that the h6 pro has a tiny more high range picking up a sissing sound when making the S sound which you can hopefully equalize, because this sound comes a bit more forward in my voice and is anoying😅 still thinking about buying the h6pro 😇

[@TheBucketOfTruth]

Oh and I actually love the racing green color scheme of this and did not realize they offered both a wired and open version of this. I may have to also purchase this and compare myself at home. I saw some reviews about the drivers bottoming out on the PC38X with bass heavy scenes. Have you experienced any of that? I like your reviews but are these all being driven straight from your motherboard or do you have an external DAC/amp? PS: I saw a tip somewhere that if you have a headset with too much clamping force you can just set them up on a yoga block for a while and they may relax a bit.

[@MercuryTV]

Before I review a headset I spend plenty of time with it plugged into my motherboard and plugged into my amp/dac. And no, I never really experienced that with the PC38x, but also don't know what would cause them to do that. Thanks for watching.

[@EdwinKingPin]

I have the game one, mic is very quiet. Even with the 30db boost. Is the mic the same as these 2?

[@Fefecoxx]

Did you use an amplifier or connect the P2 connections on the motherboard?

[@santeenl]

How do these compare to the Game zero and Game one?

[@MercuryTV]

PC38x is better than the Game One, Game Zeros are closed back so entirely different sound profile.

[@JA-vr1tz]

Hey @Mercury_tv great Video at first! Very authentic way of explaining the Details,i Loved that. You mentioned that without the Microphone there are better alternatives Out there. Me myself i am looking for great comfort and Specials amazing directional audio. I got a Desktop mic. Would you still Go for Something Like the h6 pro?

[@pedrosimoes6041]

Hello, thanks for the video, good job. Just a question, what do you complain on turtle beach sound? I have some products from them and i realy like them, my all day amp/dac is theri TAC... I use it with my beyers mmx300 gen2, also have sennheiser game zero and some othergaming headsets but I also have some Hifiman and topping and loxjie stuff. I think turtle beach is super confortable, good sound, good replacement parts, god TAC and the prices are not that tall... Best regards 👍

[@Undexvr]

I'm late to ask this, but I'm looking for good open back headsets for story games on ps5. I only play narrative games like god of War, witcher 3, elden Ring, etc. Is the h6pro capable of doing that, and if not, is there an alternative with the same price tag (150$)

[@MercuryTV]

It is capable, but I would honestly see if you can get the PC38x first. Also currently trying out the Turtle Beach Atlas Air… amazing audio quality from an open back wireless headset but damn the software is hot garbage.

[@TheBucketOfTruth]

Okay so I got the H6Pro in today and initial thoughts are that it doesn't hold a candle to the PC38X in terms of detail and accuracy. Seems like the soundstage is much less wide, while it has more bass it is often muddier like you said. If you listen to music at all it's a complete no brainer toward the PC38X. I will say though that the H6Pro really has a quite premium feel to it from a build standpoint vs the more studio/professional grade feel of the Drop set. So credit where it's due. The H6Pro also might be the most comfortable headset I've ever tried on. Those huge, deep, ear shaped cups are just so great. I can't comment yet on how they wear for hours at a time. The clamping force is much less than my PC38X as well where I feel like my ears just barely fit within the cups (and I don't even have large ears). Good breakdown but guess I'm the audiophile you're talking about. I honestly wish I could just have H6Pro headphones that sound like the PC38X do because it might be the best of both worlds.

[@MercuryTV]

I don’t disagree with anything you said. You know how the GSP 500 drivers were an upgrade to the Game One’s? I wish that’s what this had been vs a sort of sidestep. Like I said, the sound is a little more fun for video games but that’s been about it. I hope this time next year we have a true successor to the PC38x in both build quality and sound.

[@TheBucketOfTruth]

@@MercuryTV Yeah I gave them a good go on Apex Legends tonight and love the deep earcups and thick earpads, but the cloth heats up more than the velour I'm using on the Drops. I expected these to be a lot more similar than they are given they're sort of from the same company. Cheers

[@jasonemanuel9070]

I would say the H6pro imaging is excellent not as good as the pc38x or the 560S but still damm. Good a lot better than most gaming headsets especially now it's on sale in the UK for £79 Currys a bargain.

[@infernoxdemise5624]

Which one better for rpg console gaming

[@danielenriquemarcano9429]

Hey! Thx for the vid! You earn a sub! For footstep audio, which one do you recommend? Specifically for Warzone

[@MercuryTV]

Honestly I think you will be 100% okay with either of these for WZ. I've been using the H6Pro since this review and can confirm they're great for footsteps and hearing lootcrates nearby.

[@truongvuonghuy6760]

ty bro

[@KuyaArbee]

was able to get Epos H6Pro for 69 bucks! EACH! also owned a GSP 500 and 600 for over 6 years! I much prefer the semi open because it's BETTER for gaming! also the built in mic is great! even when I have an external mic and boom having the mic on the headset is convenient. the H6Pro Mic quality is superior but also it depends on what audio source you're using! I have a GSX1000 1st gen and second gen, both are great! with EPOS gaming going out of business it's best to STOCK UP NOW! Awesome honest reviews! both are great products! biggest thing on the H6 PRO SWAP out for a more comfortable ear pads which is abundant on amazon! great HEADSET! an upgrade from the GSP500 and 600! I've tried the GAME ONE And the GSP is more fun to listen to and way better for videogames imo! now with the H6 Pro! it's taken it to the next level, no more heavy headset lol

[@KuyaArbee]

Update! Retuning the gsx 2nd edition! It’s horrendous compared to the original gsx1000! There’s sound clipping etc and the quality somehow is worse! I really hope sennheiser makes a true successor to the gsx1000

[@SilentTM]

Are the H6Pros fine out of the box just plugging straight into my motherboard? Without any external hardware?

[@TooFurious4]

Which of the two would you recommend for single player games and also for watching movies and TV?

[@MercuryTV]

What type of single player games? If it's going to be story driven RPG stuff I'd go with the 38x.

[@jonathansanchezmedina]

Hello i have a cloud2 only for playing cs go and i have a senheiser hd599 for playing piano. I like hyperx cloud 2 but i would like buy pc38x. What do you think? the reason is because closed headphones cause me a little fatigue thanks

[@MercuryTV]

Give the Pc38x a shot - I'm willing to bet you'll love them.

[@cokdeindra8627]

so now i want to buy either one of them, but i also want to buy their gsx 1000 , does it necessary, does it improve the situation?

[@MercuryTV]

Any Dac/amp is going to improve the situation. If I were you I’d just get into the PC38x with the amp and call it a day. I think you’ll love it.

[@streife8539]

ty

[@friendleebullet7169]

Honestly, your vids have been great! The only video I've seen comparing these two headsets in depth👍. I am on console and am concerned about not being able to drive these with my xbox controller... Do you find one is louder than the other? And apart from being able to hear the outside wold (your family), do you find the semi-open design of the h6pro is still open enough to achieve the large soundscape sound? Thanks!

[@calitrucking7570]

Pc38x at $180 or H6pro with gsx300 amp for $129 ? 🤔

[@LeoDube9]

I basically only play call of duty, what do you recommend?

[@MercuryTV]

Honesty for open back either of these will be great for COD. I’d probably always recommend PC38x as a default. Especially since Epos has stopped the gaming headphone business.

[@ryanhostudio]

lol i keep staring at your pc case and wondering why the fans are facing toward the desk

[@MercuryTV]

They’re intake fans on the Fractal Design Torrent case. They are facing the right way it just might be tough to tell in the video.

[@Zakucj]

usually takes some more reviews for buying gaming gears, but this one make me instabuy h6pro superb review, hope u have a wonderful day

[@MercuryTV]

Awesome to hear - I hope you enjoy them.

[@1stFraVe]

That's a great review! I'm starting to look at both of these headsets as my picks right now. I'm switching from Arctis Pro (+ GameDac). Would you recommend using GSX 300 DAC with either of them? I could buy a bundle of H6Pro+ GSX 300. And I'm still wondering about whether H6Pro is better Closed or Open (I don't care about the sound leak).

[@MercuryTV]

Thanks for the positive response. I haven't used the GSX 300, but I do use the Steelseries GameDac with the PC38x and H6Pro and love it. As far as open vs closed back, I personally love open back and doubt I could go back to closed after multiple years of using them. The audio quality and ability to hear my surroundings (kids, etc) are tough to beat. So the amp + open back would be my pick.

[@Tibiscuit_OW2]

just thanks. Good video. Rly

[@chronicmayhem]

Do you have experience with the Coolermaster mh751?

[@MercuryTV]

No I’m sorry I don’t. Have you heard good things about it?

[@chronicmayhem]

@@MercuryTV they are a takstar 82 with a mic on them basically. Apparently they're very popular for their price range

[@overusd3767]

great video, nice talking