Studio-quality gaming headset?! Beyerdynamic MMX 300 Pro

[@finnibat]

One thing to add - Beyerdynamic is actually one of the very few western companies that still produce at home rather than in China!

[@JimmyRingz]

Yes, quality product from Germany.

[@RustyBeez]

@@JimmyRingz exactly lol

[@Devouv3r]

@@JimmyRingz Indeed, I've been using dt 990 250 ohm for 11 years, zero issues. I occasionally switch out new earpads when they get dirty.

[@JimmyRingz]

@@Devouv3r I do that with my headphones as well and no issues. I use AKG K845 for gaming. Not super high end, but high end enough to easily beat all "gaming" headphones in sound quality and clarity. No experience on Beyerdynamics "gaming" headphones though. Pretty much everything from chairs to headphones that has the fudging word "gaming" in it should be avoided at all costs.

[@1zhidaie]

Beyerdynamic ear pads tend to soften up over time, at least with the DT 900 Pro I have. Glad to see the small gap on the headband, I remember trying out the original MMX300 from like 8 years ago, it gave me instant pain on the top of my head.

[@9to5toys]

I plan on using these quite a bit, so it'll be interesting to see how the comfort changes over time.

[@Benji_64]

@@9to5toys you can opt to buy replacement silver velour cups from beyer dynamic's site (the ones for the DT model) they give a different fullness to volume too

[@dodo19923]

I think (if the cups are the same size as the dt770's etc) the wicked cushions will fit. I ALWAYS swap my pads out for those cause they're just so much better.

[@lthammox]

@@dodo19923Link please? 😊

[@marvczep5224]

How does it compare to the A50x or the Maxwell ?

[@ilove2wheels44]

This is the best comment

[@lthammox]

Since the pads are easily replacable, could Beyer perhaps alleviate the comfort issues by offering slightly deeper replacement pads?

[@Kan3ManX]

With microphone aside , what has better audio quality for gaming the mmx 300 pro or the 900 pro X ?

[@astronardo_]

Mic sounds fantastic

[@joshua0226]

What’s currently the best wired headset out there in 2024? I’m looking for best sound and microphone .

[@ItsJesusLol]

How does it compare to the Logitech G Pro X ( and G pro x 2 ? ) i got the Logitech G pro x now..was considering new headphone :) im really tempted now playing only games,like CS2 and sometimes KZbin music does it sound good enough ?

[@JimmyRingz]

It's pretty much 200% guaranteed Beyerdynamics will sound better and much more clear than any Logitech etc. gaming brand. Buy with confidence.

[@TheMightyZuko]

Is there side tone? Or can you hear yourself talking just fine without it while gaming?

[@tmdybvik]

So this is a DT-797 with different cable and branding?

[@cjcaton19]

How does the sound compare to the MMX 200 wireless?

[@thomasdauphin4126]

Night & Day difference

[@cjcaton19]

@@thomasdauphin4126in a good way because I really liked the mmx200

[@llukas0906]

@@thomasdauphin4126 can you give some details ? I don't want cables but it seems like that always comes with a compromise

[@TheRealYann]

@@llukas0906 I would also be interested

[@tordatfalviciprian5775]

Some 1 know how this sound vs Dt 1990 pro?

[@ulfricsombrage]

Not convinced by this one for FPS. Spatialisation is perfectible

[@БогданСериков-н2т]

i dont know but mmx 300 pro don't work micro with Sound BlasterX G6

[@Cbook193]

What is the best wireless gaming headset? I have a first gen Astro a40 that I love but I think I’m due for an upgrade

[@minhn2888]

Corsair virtuoso xt

[@mikeyhope7577]

@@minhn2888oh hell no

[@minhn2888]

@@mikeyhope7577 tried almost every headset that's under $350 except for the Steele series Nova pro wireless and returned every headset because there was no justification or reason to switch from my virtuoso xt's. For a sub $350 headset no reason to pay more than these especially when you can find them for $150-$180, these can literally do everything and you won't have an obnoxious shitty sounding mic

[@JimmyRingz]

@@mikeyhope7577 I had to return Corsair Virtuoso XT, they sounded so bad. They look good though. Generally speaking you do NOT want any sort of "gaming" headphones. When things have the word "gaming" in it, you're paying for poor quality. You want regular well balanced quality headphones for gaming and regular ergonomic office chair, not a "gaming" chair. Granted both of those cost more than the "gaming" products, but you're paying for a lot better quality.

[@oooERASERHEADooo]

Anyone know if this headset has monitoring? i.e. mic feedback ?

[@eilon89]

How are thery compared to the GEN 2? Im pretty disappointed they didnt change the microphone mechanism..the microphone on my GEN 2 just broke and theres no easy way to fix it

[@Benji_64]

Does the gen2/mk2 have active mic monitoring? Cause not a single review I've watched says whether or not you can hear yourself through the speakers when ya mic is on.

[@Benji_64]

How's a run down of the Pro & Gen2/MK2 specs PRO Headphone Transducer type:...Dynamic Operating principle:...Closed Wearing type:...Over-ear Frequency response:...5 - 40,000 Hz Nominal impedance:...48 Ω per system Sound pressure level 96 dB:..@ 1 mW/500 Hz T.H.D:... @ 500 Hz < 0.05 % Power handling capacity:..30 mW Ambient noise attenuation:..18 dBA Headband pressure:..5.5 N Weight:..314 g Length and type of cable:...2.5 m / straight cable, detachable, single-sided with 5-pole stereo jack plug Connection:...2 x mini stereo jack plugs (3.5 mm) & mini jack adapter (3.5 mm) for consoles Microphone Transducer type:...Condenser (back electret) Operating principal:...Pressure gradient Polar pattern...Cardioid Power supply:...AB powering Supply voltage:...2 - 9 V Current consumption:...0.6 mA Sensitivity at f = 1 kHz:... 21.6 mV/Pa Frequency response:...20 - 20,000 Hz Max. sound pressure level:...121 dB Microphone output:...unbalanced Length mic boom:...approx. 190 mm Capsule diameter:...13 mm GEN 2/MK2 Headphone Transducer type: . . . . . . . . . . .Dynamic Operating principle: . . . . . . . . . .Closed Nominal frequency response: . . . . . . . . . . . .5 - 35.000 Hz Nominal impedance: . . . . . . . . . . . .32 ohm Nominal SPL: . . . . . . . . . . . .96 dB T.H.D: . . . . . . . . . . .< 0,2% Power handling capacity: . . . . . . . . . . .100 mW Sound coupling to the ear: . . . . . . . . . . . .Circumaural Ambient noise attenuation: . . . . . . . . . . .approx. 18 dBA Headband Pressure:. . . . . . . . . .approx. 3,5 N Microphone Transducer type: . . . . . . . . . . .Condenser (back electret) Polar Pattern: . . . . . . . . . . .Cardioid Frequency response: . . . . . . . . . . .30 - 18.000 Hz Length mic boom: . . . . . . . . . . .approx. 150 mm General Weight without cable: . . . . . . . . . . .294 g Length and type of cables: . . . . . . . . . . .1,2 m (3.9 ft) cable for console use; 2,5 m (8.2 ft) Cable for PC use Connection: . . . . . . . . . . .Gold-plated mini stereo jack plug (3.5 mm) & 1/4" adapter (6.35mm), PC cable with 2 separate mini jacks for line and microphone

[@martynpd1]

None of them do if they use aux Jacks

[@Benji_64]

@@martynpd1 my turtlebeach PX21, 22 & 24 are all aux/wired & have active mic monitoring

[@WildfireX]

You could get the Tygr 300r + a Shure mv7 for roughly the same price as these tbh. Infinitely better mic with an amazing set of cans.

[@Benji_64]

Plugged into a wired preamp will I hear myself through the speakers with the mic on?

[@areitz1962]

Please release a NEW Tygr 300

[@omniscient4510]

Instant buy if they do, i love mine

[@User-ys7cb]

@@omniscient4510 They are still my favorite open backs and I also own the HD 490 Pro and have used the DT 1990 Pro in the past.

[@Edvardas96]

They just did, the MMX 330

[@areitz1962]

@Edvardas96 not the same, Tygr doesn't have a mic and is Open vs the Closed MMX 300 Pro

[@Edvardas96]

@@areitz1962 I said MMX 330 not MMX 300. The MMX 330 is open back.

[@jamesstevens968]

Hi I just bought the meze 109 pro wired headphones they supposed to be in tomorrow I don't buy gaming headphones because there trash but these might be decent but will see what the other reviews are in the upcoming take care and happy gaming to all

[@Hijynx87]

Enjoy, it's a good headphone...bit overpriced though at full price. I recently got the Aune ar5000, it's pretty great for $300 but not as exciting as the 109pro.

[@taxi615]

These better than audeze

[@ulfricsombrage]

LCD GX is better. Much more expensive though

[@ED-le1pr]

One of the major flaws of the MMX 300 1st Gen was that the slider was cheap, easy to break, and really expensive (around $30). One of the responses i got after leaving a comment, in their product video, expressing this concern is that they changed the slider but they didn't say how they improved it. If its the same flimsy, easy-to-break quality, this headset is not worth it. I wish someone would go into into further detail about this.

[@xPenitentOne]

I can tell you my Gen 2 is still fine. The slider feels bit lighter but never any points for breaking / getting loose. Maybe this helps =)

[@3borsresistance551]

@@xPenitentOne I have 10 Gen 2 here (bought them for our company) and the slider breaks on ALL of them. The cable for the new MMX 300 Pro is the same cable, so there will be the same issue. Biggest issue is dust getting in and after some time the balance (L/R) breaks and you have to slide the volume up and down a bit to restore the balance. Already had some of the sliders open and cleaned them with some contact spray. Unfortunately this is the single biggest weak point IMHO. Just got the new MMX 300 Pro today and the sound seems a little less bassy, but overall definitely a step above the Gen 2. Mic doesn't seem much different, as no one I talked to today over the mic noticed anything.

[@dodo19923]

@@xPenitentOne I wonder if you can just replace it with an audio in/out cable without the shitty slider and volume button and just use the pc itself to control volume.

[@maisondav1d]

Mic is mediocre. Get the 770 (or 700) Pro X and couple it with a dedicated mic instead for way better sound.

[@xRostro]

So all they’re doing is reselling and marking up the normal MMX 300? Im glad I still have my original

[@Benji_64]

They're both $500 in Australia PRO SPECIFICATIONS Headphone Transducer type:...Dynamic Operating principle:...Closed Wearing type:...Over-ear Frequency response:...5 - 40,000 Hz Nominal impedance:...48 Ω per system Sound pressure level 96 dB:..@ 1 mW/500 Hz T.H.D:... @ 500 Hz < 0.05 % Power handling capacity:..30 mW Ambient noise attenuation:..18 dBA Headband pressure:..5.5 N Weight:..314 g Length and type of cable:...2.5 m / straight cable, detachable, single-sided with 5-pole stereo jack plug Connection:...2 x mini stereo jack plugs (3.5 mm) & mini jack adapter (3.5 mm) for consoles Microphone Transducer type:...Condenser (back electret) Operating principal:...Pressure gradient Polar pattern...Cardioid Power supply:...AB powering Supply voltage:...2 - 9 V Current consumption:...0.6 mA Sensitivity at f = 1 kHz:... 21.6 mV/Pa Frequency response:...20 - 20,000 Hz Max. sound pressure level:...121 dB Microphone output:...unbalanced Length mic boom:...approx. 190 mm Capsule diameter:...13 mm GEN 2 /MK2 Specifications: Headphone Transducer type: . . . . . . . . . . .Dynamic Operating principle: . . . . . . . . . .Closed Nominal frequency response: . . . . . . . . . . . .5 - 35.000 Hz Nominal impedance: . . . . . . . . . . . .32 ohm Nominal SPL: . . . . . . . . . . . .96 dB T.H.D: . . . . . . . . . . .< 0,2% Power handling capacity: . . . . . . . . . . .100 mW Sound coupling to the ear: . . . . . . . . . . . .Circumaural Ambient noise attenuation: . . . . . . . . . . .approx. 18 dBA Headband Pressure:. . . . . . . . . .approx. 3,5 N Microphone Transducer type: . . . . . . . . . . .Condenser (back electret) Polar Pattern: . . . . . . . . . . .Cardioid Frequency response: . . . . . . . . . . .30 - 18.000 Hz Length mic boom: . . . . . . . . . . .approx. 150 mm General Weight without cable: . . . . . . . . . . .294 g Length and type of cables: . . . . . . . . . . .1,2 m (3.9 ft) cable for console use; 2,5 m (8.2 ft) Cable for PC use Connection: . . . . . . . . . . .Gold-plated mini stereo jack plug (3.5 mm) & 1/4" adapter (6.35mm), PC cable with 2 separate mini jacks for line and microphone

[@HermanTeddy-m5m]

Lebsack Greens

[@intreppit]

Did you ever tested the Audeze Maxwell? Absolutely amazing Headset. In comparison the Beyerdynamic is absolutely overpriced although the mic is very good.

[@jamesstevens968]

I've had my audeze maxwell since day one regret buying them there too too too too heavy for every day usage I play 5 to 6 hours every day and there not even comfy I tried different ear pads different headbands still no go and there too too bulky I haven't used my audeze maxwell for 5 months I'm waiting for the meze 109 wired headphones to come in tomorrow there a open back stereo dynamic headphone so you won't sound like your in a vacuum gaming headphones or headsets are garbage stay safe and happy gaming to all

[@intreppit]

@@jamesstevens968 Sry that you experience it that way. For me, it is not problem to play with it 5-6 hours. They are bulky, but that must not be a problem. It is very individual. But of cause they could be lighter. I also have an Hifiman Arya Organic for music and playing games. In comparison, the Maxwell sounds not as boxy than I am used to regarding closed back headphones/headsets. Soundwise I would say, the Maxwell is one of the best headsets and closed backs you can get, because it has audiophile sound capabilities. But that’s my experience and opinion of cause.

[@intreppit]

Why was my previous comment deleted? Did I write something offensive?

[@WildfireX]

I own the Maxwell's & Tygr 300r & the beyer destroys it tbh. Maxwell is too small on my head, the audio isn't as good & it's nowhere near as comfortable.

[@intreppit]

@@WildfireX Nice to hear, that you like the Tygr. I owned one a time ago. They are very good headphones, especially when you get one on sell. I understand that an know, that people can have problems with the comfort of the Maxwell. I personally have no problems with it and can wear it for hours. But it is of cause a subjective thing and differs from person to person. Beside the comfort level: the Maxwell should be objectively and from an audiophile perspective the more capable headphone regarding every sound aspect (beside it many customizable options) e.g. level of detail, leaner frequency response (with standard setting), more precise imaging, better dynamics, more realistic soundstage, bigger sounding and so on. That’s my experience, when I compared it to the Tygr. There are also people who have problems with the comfort of the Beyers. The only thing that I want to say is: I think the new Beyer Headset is too expensive, when we consider the alternatives. Everything beside of that is of cause subjective (comfort, if you like the sound, and so on).

[@martynpd1]

Nothing to see here. It'd a rebadged mmx 300 gen 2.

[@Benji_64]

@@martynpd1 it has new speakers, & headband padding, it a tad different mate. Like a gtr vs gts skyline

[@Benji_64]

@@martynpd1 slightly tweaked mic range too

[@martynpd1]

@@Benji_64 I get that, but reviewers are treating it like this is the first time they've made a product like this with click bait titles like "Studio-quality gaming headset?!" it's existed since QPAD made the MMX 300. They revised it and made a gen 2

[@Benji_64]

@@martynpd1 yeah it's an unfortunate state of affairs, since it's what gains the algo views

[@Benji_64]

@@martynpd1 dunno what happened to my reply about the aux lead comment you left too. But my wired turtlebeach PX21, 22 & 24 all had my mic go through the speakers/ mic monitoring, so how come this wouldn't? Because there isn't a preamp built into the lead? I'm planning on using my dac1 to px22 preamp with this headset. Could that then allow for my own voice to play through the speakers when on?

[@WildfireX]

FFS why can't they just give me a Bluetooth Tygr 300r I already have a shure mic & wired headphones