Senzer SG500 Gaming Headset Review

[@ljo5478]

This was the well nicest headphone review most guys are very loud and obnoxious but you were chill and they usually have very bright white areas while you sat in a dimly lit area love it, and love your voice

[@JoeCastellon]

Thank you so much for your kind words!!

[@robertamaya8597]

@@JoeCastellon he took the words out of my mouth

[@hman6159]

@@JoeCastellon yes

[@fatherfilth3784]

How does this only have 1000ish views, the quality is insane. I was going to buy a Logitech 432 but saw this headset pop up beside and and I’m definitely going with this one, very nice video!

[@JoeCastellon]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@gabethelegend2007]

Mine are really good but recently (I got them mid April) have started to have some port issues like the mic cutting out and it sometimes sounds very laggy. Also, if the port is in a certain position, it will cut out the right headphone and only play out the left.

[@Zoom.x9]

I love it so far but I’m coming from my decade old TurtleBeach X12s. I wish it had mic monitoring though. I’m able to hear where footsteps are coming from in Halo Infinite so it’s good enough for me at $30.

[@JoeCastellon]

Yeah it's mostly a value oriented headset. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@Zoom.x9]

@@JoeCastellon It actually looks just like the $17 Jeeco J50. Maybe the same headset under a different brand.

[@devon12346]

you had a set of TurtleBeach Earforce x12s that lasted more than a year? Every single pair I ever had gets a loose wire after a year

[@Zoom.x9]

Yea they still work to this day. I guess I got lucky lol

[@familyiseverything2894]

You do a really comprehensive review and we like the way you're just yourself! Keep up the good work. Stay chill 😎

[@JoeCastellon]

Your kind words mean a lot more to me than you can imagine. Thank you for taking the time to comment!!

[@vohbe]

This mic is AMAZING. The audio is crisp both ways too good

[@JoeCastellon]

I agree! If you care ONLY about the mic, the J100 Pro which I also reviewed appears to have an even better mic. This SG500 sounds better for listening to music though. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate you!

[@dracosc.]

ay bro is the mic good because hes saying the mic is only good, what about everything else?

[@JNHarrach]

If you are on a budget and looking for a headset, 100% recommend this product. Had this headset for about 2 weeks know with no problems. a headset to me is something that works doesn't matter of the price. it can be 50 dollars and not the best gaming headset but if it works that's all that matters.

[@JoeCastellon]

I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!

[@sonaciasmith478]

update? lol

[@grayshaver2469]

This is a old review that i found 6:41 and i wautched and it made me buy it its a great headset this was a grrat review

[@JoeCastellon]

Thank you for your kind words, I appreciate you!

[@flappyjay_gaming]

do you have previous experience with other professional headsets?

[@1x_Kagutsuchi]

was very skeptical at first. but now im definitely buying it👏🏾👏🏾

[@JoeCastellon]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jaylotoolit]

I never considered buying a mic till now you inspired me to buy a mic thx you so much

[@JoeCastellon]

Thank you for taking the time to comment! I’m glad the video was helpful

[@10t0esdown]

Great review and content, Joe! Subscribed.

[@JoeCastellon]

I really appreciate your support!

[@yellowjacket8870]

I appreciate you replying to these comments so late, I knew the mic on this one wasn’t amazing but I’ve seen a lot of reviews on it already and I’m genuinely confused by the quality for the price and the features with it, I wouldn’t expect them to last me longer than 7 months until the mic snaps at the base or I somehow bend the flimsy metal but I’m ok with that, it’s usually how it goes with most of my random purchases. The only difference is I actually kinda needed this one, if you use an xbox do you know if there’s an app or work around to adjust the mic audio balancing for game chat? thanks for making that choice easier, I’ll leave a like and a sub -take care

[@JoeCastellon]

Thank you for your kind words! I'm afraid I don't have a console yet, but I looked around and it seems the Xbox settings allow for SOME adjusting of the chat audio, though it appears to be very limited. The only workaround I can think of is to use a small mixer so that you can independently control the audio of the mic and the game. Of course this is less than ideal and defeats the purpose of wireless gameplay. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

[@dexterwallace2586]

Thank you. Don't think I'll get it but thank you so much for the video!!

[@JoeCastellon]

I appreciate you!

[@AdrianLParker]

Does any headset really have surround sound anyway? Proper surround sound needs speakers in front and behind you. But headsets, by definition, are on the sides of your head. Even headsets with multiple drivers per ear are so close together that really most people likely can't discern "front" from "rear" anyway, right?

[@JoeCastellon]

You’re right. That’s the beauty of virtual surround sound as you only need one driver per ear.

[@hcpflopper2701]

This was an amazing review thanks for this but quick question, how long do these headphones last? (estimate).

[@JoeCastellon]

Thank you for your kind words! In regards to durability it really depends. For example if you plug them in once and pretty much never unplug them, and you’re careful to always dry the sweat off the “leather” parts, these should last for at least a couple of years. I don’t see these as much of a portable solution unless you don’t mind replacing them once a year or so.

[@Music.cigars.2024]

I bought this head set. I havnt even opened it yet. Im still waiting on my new controller to come in the mail. I just came here to check out what people have to say

[@JoeCastellon]

Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment !

[@Music.cigars.2024]

✊😎💯🔥🔥

[@HappyHootCreations]

I am using this headset for my PS5 and i love it. However, the knob on mine does turn -after some work. But i have absolutely No idea what it does. 😂😂😂😂 I know thjs review is old, but if you ever figured it out can you reply to my comment Please? PS i loved the calmness of your voice. So i subscribed ❤

[@JoeCastellon]

Thanks for sharing your experience! I’m pretty sure the knob does nothing if you have the 3.5mm plug version. I remember the USB version does use this knob and it seems it’s for the volume.

[@JoeCastellon]

PS thank you so much for your flattering words!! 😳

[@ILuvmaplesyrup7017]

@HappyHootCreations hey does it still work? and hows the audio for gaming and hearing footsteps?

[@zunarlinx4108]

Great video 👍. Quick Question, are the headphones compatible with laptop as well as the microphone?

[@JoeCastellon]

Yes they are! It comes with both a 3.5mm TRRS cable for headset as well as a microphone and headphone splitter for those laptops that have separate inputs.

[@zunarlinx4108]

@@JoeCastellon I have a laptop that has only one input and I was wondering if I can use the 3.5mm plug and insert it to my input, will both headphones and microphone work?

[@Staticiguess]

does everyone else have a problem where the headphones dont pick up certain audio and it just comes out from the speakers like music or yt videos they only work for discord calls it doesnt pick up any game sound is there a reason

[@JoeCastellon]

If you have SOME audio coming out of the speakers and other out of your headphones, it's a configuration issue. Some applications/programs/games can be configured to use a different audio device than the one set as default, so you might want to verify that.

[@Staticiguess]

Ok thank you!

[@KennedyMoronta]

Nice review sir I had already ordered them on Amazon and I wanted to know what was your critic on them thank you. 🤙🏽

[@JoeCastellon]

Fantastic! I'm sure you will like them

[@truecrimeMIA]

Great review! I’m thinking about getting these…I just need to know how they work on the PS5.

[@JoeCastellon]

They should work just as well as any compatible headset.

[@overmostly6097]

underrated youtuber

[@JoeCastellon]

Thank you!!

[@carlosd3226]

just got this on amazon prime deals for like 25 worth it

[@JoeCastellon]

Awesome!

[@michaele9705]

Just got this headset my Razer one broke hope it stardy and last a long time way I'm on with my series x hope the mic sounds good for gameing

[@JoeCastellon]

Awesome! I'd love to hear how you like it

[@Nit-Pik]

Tyty. Very thorough. Subbed.

[@JoeCastellon]

I appreciate you!!

[@ethan-py9he]

this was an amazing video, great work!

[@JoeCastellon]

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment such nice words!

[@diegomendoza9495]

Great review!

[@JoeCastellon]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@StefEndz]

using them now they're definitely good for the price

[@JoeCastellon]

I think so too!

[@DaCarl]

the microphone on my senzer sg500 isnt working any suggestions on how to fix it?

[@JoeCastellon]

Aside from checking the mute switch, I would look at how you're plugging it in. Which cable are you using and what are you plugging it into?

[@DaCarl]

omg it worked, ty for responding!

[@JoeCastellon]

@@DaCarl I'm glad it worked! Thanks for stopping by 👊

[@DaCarl]

no i would like to thank you! have a good day my man

[@n._x3319]

i dont care about the mic how is the sound quality , does it hurt ears for gaming 5 - 8 hours ??

[@JoeCastellon]

I was very surprised with the sound quality, considering the price. They are very comfortable, but I never tested them for such a long period, so I can’t say if they would hurt.

[@08murda]

how do i connect them to my imac? i’m plugging them in and i can’t talj

[@JoeCastellon]

Make sure you're using the TRRS cable and that you select the appropriate device in your settings. Your Mic input should show something like "external microphone"

[@jeremiaskaczan604]

thanks my friend, really useful

[@JoeCastellon]

I'm glad it helped! Thank you for taking the time to comment!

[@captin_monke_man272]

Thank you so much I saw this because I need a headset and most people don’t get to the point like you

[@captin_monke_man272]

One question I do have is does it fit into the connector on a ps5 control

[@JoeCastellon]

Thank you for your kind words! As far as I know, any headset with the TRRS connector should work fine with the PS5 controller, and this headset has it

[@captin_monke_man272]

@@JoeCastellon thank you so much I’ve been needing a headset for competitive play and you just helped me find my best option

[@aherhussain9956]

I am ur 300th sub!!!!

[@JoeCastellon]

Thank you!! I greatly appreciate it!!

[@chefratatoullie]

There’s too much bass is there a way to turn that down

[@JoeCastellon]

It might be your source. If you want to apply equalization to your sound, you can try the SybaSonic TriTone Amp that lets you modulate the high, mid and low frequencies. amzn.to/3yKZD3u

[@i.am.mikeyyy8808]

Mine isn’t loud at all? I’m so confused

[@applypressure1948]

Subscribed! Mines comes in this week! I’ll give y’all my feedback 😊

[@JoeCastellon]

Thank you for taking the time to comment! Looking forward to your experience with these

[@CrashriMovieProductions]

So ill be using a different mic but would this headset be good for gaming

[@JoeCastellon]

For sure, audio quality is very nice

[@carlosclara4759]

With your review you made switch from the Hyper cloud x ( $69.99 ) Amazon and the SG 500 for $29.99 ???

[@JoeCastellon]

If the price is not a big deal, I would choose the Hyperx CloudX over the SG500, mainly due to comfort and the ear cups swivel. I don't like the wire system holding the earcups, they look too fragile and though they haven't bent on mine, I feel like I have to be extra careful with them.

[@littlerj1846]

so i have these headphones but i can’t actually hear the in game content, i can also hear when people are in my party & i can chat, but i still can’t hear any gameplay… any suggestions?

[@JoeCastellon]

Does this happen on a PC or on a console ?

[@chanthetechman]

It sounds like the mic is at last on par with the higher priced headsets like Razer

[@JoeCastellon]

I agree! I would be happy enough to use this mic for voice over on headless videos on KZbin, at least for starting. It is superb for gaming

[@chanthetechman]

@@JoeCastellon I complete agree. I might get it. I have a MPOW EG10 and the mic is horrible on it. I had to do tons of settings just to make it sound decent. MPOW isn't even sold on Amazon anymore they are so bad.

[@theblackknight870]

Are these the same as the jeecoo j50? Looks like it, and Im pretty set on one of these.

[@JoeCastellon]

They might be. Lots of these companies sell the same hardware and just rebrand them.

[@JHolbrook89]

Looking to buy these for PS4 but I thought I saw somewhere that gaming headphones that use a 3.5 mm jack won't give sound in both ears (surround sound). Is that true or do you have to buy a USB headset to get sound in both ears?.... I tried some cheaper headphones that had the 3.5 jack and it would only give me sound in one ear so that's why I'm a little hesitant to buy another 3.5mm jack headset...... Do these give good sound in both ears on PS4 or do you need to buy the more expensive USB version to get that?

[@JoeCastellon]

If you’re getting sound only on one ear, that has nothing to do with the surround feature. There are several nuances to your question. First, by itself, no headset will ever give you surround sound if it only connects via 3.5mm plug. There are, however, ways to get these headsets to play surround sound. So, having that said, for these to play surround sound, it will depend on how they’re connected. By definition, surround sound gives the illusion of having speakers all around you, instead of just the one on each ear. This allows for positional audio, meaning you can tell where a sound is coming from in 3D space. So if you’re having audio only on one ear, it might be that your current headset is broken, or it might be that the plug on your device is broken. Another possibility, although unlikely, is that the ps4 configuration is set to only play on one channel.

[@JHolbrook89]

@@JoeCastellon is it worth paying the extra money in your opinion for the USB version over the 3.5mm version? Does it up the sound quality that much?

[@JoeCastellon]

@@JHolbrook89 usually, the sound through USB is better, but not necessarily miles better. There is added convenience when having a usb dongle with headphones though. The usb version does have surround capabilities though in my experience, that are usually underwhelming in budget devices. In the event your device has an issue in it's port, using the usb version should fix the problem. In this regard, it would be worth it.

[@JHolbrook89]

@@JoeCastellon oh ok thanks for the feedback...I may have found the problem. I went to audio devices in settings menu and the output to headphones option was on Chat audio instead of on All audio which I think is what you were talking about before. I switched it so hopefully that fixes the problem

[@JoeCastellon]

@@JHolbrook89 that's awesome! I hope it works out!

[@germie9739]

i dont know if this is just the way the headphone is, but compared to any other headphones ive had theese just sound really muffled and flat, is everyone just ignoring this or am i doing something wrong?

[@JoeCastellon]

Strange, it hasn't been my experience with these.

[@JamesFoxPodcast]

Thank you for making this

[@JoeCastellon]

Glad it was useful!

[@huhuhuhukijikkikiki2788]

I'm a Turk, I didn't fully understand what you said in the video, if you write your opinions about the headphones here, I can use google translate.

[@JoeCastellon]

They are very good headphones for the price. They have an excellent microphone and the sound quality is very good. The only things I don’t like very much are the wire frames holding the ear cups and the microphone arm may break if you adjust it too much. If you don’t have too much money to spend, this is a very good option.

[@huhuhuhukijikkikiki2788]

@@JoeCastellon Thank you very much for considering my comment. Thank you for the information.

[@basketballer8606]

I tried plugging this mic into my ps4 controller. Sound is great and works fine but my mic won’t work. Do you possibly know why?

[@JoeCastellon]

Make sure the end you connect to the controller is the one with the TRRS plug. Otherwise you might have to check the PS4 settings

[@fuhwurd]

question is if i can put these on peltor arc rails

[@JoeCastellon]

Judging by the metal wires that hold the ear cups, I imagine you probably could but you would definitely have to mod them

[@AtulGupta-xz9tx]

What do you recommend for under $75

[@JoeCastellon]

I love the Philips 9600 for sure. It comes with a mic if you need it amzn.to/3IL0G8C

[@RyRy5234]

I cant figure out how to power it on. I tried all three connections into my laptop, went and searched for pair a new device and nothing

[@JoeCastellon]

It's not a bluetooth headset, so you don't need to pair it or even power it on. Just plugging it into your computer or phone should do the trick. If you still can't listen to your audio, make sure the volume is set correctly on your device and on your PC make sure your default audio device is set to headphone jack, line out or something similar.

[@RyRy5234]

@@JoeCastellon I had to get a 3.5 to usb c, and it worked . Thanks !!

[@JoeCastellon]

@@RyRy5234 I'm glad it worked out! Enjoy them!

[@joshuacamacho7598]

So wait. If I use this on my Xbox controller would I still be abel to hear footstep to my left and right? Lol

[@poohbaby86]

I had to subscribe man

[@JoeCastellon]

Thank you!!

[@famoussjoshh1284]

My mic was working for the first week i git it …. Now i can only hear out it and not talk please let me know why?

[@JoeCastellon]

Sometimes when you plug a headset into your computer, it wants to know if you're connecting a headset or headphones. The difference being that a headset has a microphone and headphones don't. I would check that, check that the microphone is properly inserted on the headphones and check that the TRRS cable is properly connected to the computer

[@famoussjoshh1284]

@@JoeCastellon i use controller

[@Kirklegacy]

Do I need an activation key for the Razer program?

[@JoeCastellon]

The Razer program is available when you buy a Razer headset. I’m not entirely sure if it comes with an activation key (it might).

[@Kirklegacy]

@@JoeCastellon Never had a Razer headset. They said I can't use the "Surround Sound" option without an activation key, but just having the app itself feels different in my ears. (I used to have Razer mouses years ago, so I took that account). Razer do some modification in the Windows (11) setting and create a 7.1 output choice. It's hard to explain the difference at the point I'm wondering if I'm crazy or not, but... Without the app, it's like the sound not "hugging" your ears. When I uninstalled it (because I thought it was doing nothing), the sound quality felt empty. So, for now, I'm keeping the Razer app, even if the Surround Sound is "off" on it.

[@JoeCastellon]

@@Kirklegacy​​⁠that sounds about right. Another alternative is Windows Sonic which also simulates surround sound. I’m guess it should sound about the same as the Razer software.

[@Kirklegacy]

I might edit this post, but I got a weird update to share; while trying to keep my sanity with what happened. The new headset collide with me moving to another location with my gaming PC. I had to switch to WIFI; bought a T3U key from TP-Link. Meanwhile, I installed the Razer program even if I didn't had the key for the surround sound. (We changed the internet speed too, which added a new router box. Which might or not be important). Thing is, I had 3 to 4 days with a perfect WIFI connection, without even knowing I wasn't using the WIFI to it's full potential (The T3U key was not powerful enough. I had 60 mbps instead of 150 mbps). Then one day, the connection started to cut at random intervals, which might still be the case (reason I said I would edit). For days, me and my friend, being "okay" capable with computers (PC gamers, right?) tried to fix the issue. I even bought what we call "The Nighthawk (from Netgear)" which gave me my full internet speed, but it was still cutting. *TOO LONG DIDN'T READ (lol, it's the longuest part)* Here's the deal. One PC restart bypassed the authentication requirement for the Surround Sound switch from Razer (mostly a bug). I really didn't expect the headset to jump in this saga. I stopped trying to fix the WIFI and switched "ON" the Surround Sound option. I tried the 7.1 Surround Sound spheres test by Dolby and it was the most BEAUTIFUL sound I ever heard from this headset. Program was warning me to use the 7.1 audio option from Windows (even though the normal headset choice was still doing the surround sound, in my opinion); a reminder that Razer did some modification in Windows when I first installed it, days back; thus adding a 7.1 option. But the 7.1 never worked... in fact... I saw the apps connected to it... going haywire; connecting and disconnecting at the speed of light. Doing my calendar maths and think: "Was IF, the Razer program is not working properly and causing interference with my WIFI?". The date does collide, after all. The thing that got into my sanity is when I restarted the computer again, the Razer app asked me an authentication key again. Now I knew I wasn't using the Surround Sound at it's full potential, since I tasted it AND I started to be suspicious about Razer possibly causing an interference with my WIFI. Naturally, I uninstalled it and told myself I got to tell you this story. So, now, my priority lies with making sure the WIFI can stay stable AND I need a program for the Surround Sound. You told me about Windows Sonic, I'll look into it. Sorry for the long text, it's part of my personality. Thank you for sharing with me the other week, by the way. EDIT: It's not the Razer's program fault for my WIFI *facepalm*. But anyway

[@JoeCastellon]

@@Kirklegacy hey thanks for taking the time to share all that. It might help someone someday, for sure. Regarding your WiFi issues I’m suspecting of the T3U as USB WiFi antennas tend to be finicky and require you to be super close to the router. Your best chance is to get an Ethernet card if your computer doesn’t have a built in RJ45 jack and connect to your router via Ethernet cable. You should have zero dropouts and improved latency with this.

[@Konstatine]

which other headphones do you recommend at this price point? im planning on getting one and its currently $30 on amazon

[@JoeCastellon]

Koss makes headphones that are better sounding than they should at this price. Definitely better than these by Senzer. amzn.to/3gWVGmn

[@Konstatine]

@@JoeCastellon im looking for a gaming headset

[@JoeCastellon]

You can check the Senzer (Jeecoo) J100 Pro Gaming Headset I recently reviewed kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZvZYZpppqd9mMU

[@Unit9S]

Why can’t 3.5mm cables have surround sound?

[@JoeCastellon]

They can’t by themselves, and it’s not about the cable per se. A headset that only has a 3.5mm plug has only two channels, left and right. The only way to listen to surround sound using these types of headsets is to use a virtual surround sound and this is done either by software or through a sound device. So essentially if a headphone states surround sound but it only has a 3.5mm jack, then it’s basically false advertising.

[@Unit9S]

@@JoeCastellon do you know of any headphones that have more than two channels? I would think all of them would only have two

[@JoeCastellon]

@@Unit9S yes. About 18 years ago I had a set of true surround sound headphones that had 3 speakers on each ear cup. That headphone had 3 3.5mm cables, with 2 channels each: 1 front L-R, 2 rear L-R and 3 Center-Sub Woofer. These types aren't common anymore because virtual surround has gotten just as good, if not better than true surround as far as headphones is concerned. Again: for a headphone with only a 3.5mm cable to provide virtuak surround sound, the sound source has to be processed either by the computer or by an external sound device.

[@willyvlogs8]

I’m for sure getting this nkw

[@JoeCastellon]

It's a surprisingly good headset! Thanks for commenting

[@mx1iyx604]

Nice Review!!!!

[@JoeCastellon]

Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to comment!

[@gothicllo1329]

Thanks man

[@JoeCastellon]

Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment!

[@itznotoriousx2583]

Do these work with Xbox series s?

[@JoeCastellon]

Yes it does.

[@TheAlmighty8969]

Do they work on Xbox?

[@JoeCastellon]

Yes they do

[@angelthegod529]

I’m going to subscribe because you help me

[@JoeCastellon]

Thank you for stopping by and for your support! I'm glad the video was helpful!

[@jonnyreverb]

@4:06 you can actually hear the mic.

[@jesseruks]

Help ful

[@JoeCastellon]

Thank you! Glad you found it useful!

[@vanmasterflash7153]

4/18/22...$29.99

[@Ep1thet]

for some reason my mic doesnt work

[@JoeCastellon]

Make sure it's connected to your computer using the appropriate 3.5mm port!

[@Ep1thet]

@@JoeCastellon im using a desktop so i used the adpater thingie and it works when i test it on a recording software but not on zoom

[@JoeCastellon]

Oh ok, Zoom can use audio devices which are not necessarily the ones set as default in Windows or Mac. You need to go to the Zoom settings for audio and try to select the integrated microphone port. It varies greatly between computers so it's hard to say what the list will look like for you. USUALLY it works best if you select the option that reads "Same as System"

[@Ep1thet]

@@JoeCastellon the same as system is my cameras mic but the thing is its not very good

[@JoeCastellon]

Ok, then you need to select from that list the one that corresponds to the headset. It might have the words "Mic" or "Microphone" along with "Realtek" which is the most common audio adapter in most desktop computers. If you're still unsure, try typing here the list of devices you see and maybe I can help you choose the right one

[@ayaanroy5769]

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