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Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2025
Pros:Fits wonderfully.Excellent comfort for even the longest gaming/working sessions.Beautiful sound and soundstage.Mic is actually great quality, better than headsets double its price (not broadcast quality though).Side volume dial and flip to mute mic brings awesome functionality.Cons:Price should be no more than $150.Overall:For years, the pc38x has always been revered as one of the best, if not the best open-back headsets. It is an excellent product, having that Sennheiser quality they are known for. Soundstage is a chef’s kiss, especially for FPS games like CoD/Warzone. It’s great that there’s the flip to mute feature so that you can use this exceptional headset as headphones with a dedicated microphone ie. rode mic. It is light weight and comfortable. The clamp force is perfect for me, but others have mentioned it to be on the tight side, but it eases up with more wear. Open-back, wired headsets are rare to come by these days, so the pc38x should be on your short list.
Bingze
Reviewed in the Netherlands on February 20, 2024
Just received the headphone. It sounds absolutely amazing! a easy 10/10 headphone
Elijah
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2023
First and foremost, this is an excellent headset. I am sold on this brand. If/when my current PC38x gives out, I will be buying a new one or purchasing the successor, whichever is out at the time. If you are on the fence - just buy it!Another item to note, I purchased the PC38x used from the Amazon Warehouse in "Used - Very Good" condition. There were very minor signs of previous wear but nothing major at all. Some reviews mention a rather strong clamping force on your head, however I have found the used pair to be incredibly comfortable.I have had multiple gaming headsets through the years. It started with the Turtle Beach X12 on the Xbox 360. I've used the TB Stealth 600's for the PS4, and most recently I used the SteelSeries Arctis Pro + Gamedac for the PS4 and PS5. I can confidently say this headset demolishes all of them.I will say that I was content with the Steelseries Arctis Pro, however it's microphone is not compatible with the Xbox Series S I recently purchased. The PC38x works flawlessly on both Xbox and PS consoles. It is as simple as plugging the headset into your controller and you are good to go. Once you get your game/chat mix adjusted in the part chat settings, master volume is easily adjusted on the dial of the right-ear on the headset.The sound quality and depth the PC38x provides greatly surpasses all of the headsets I have used before. I've been playing the old Call of Duty's on Xbox and I can easily tell exactly where enemies are by their footsteps. Of course, other headsets also do this but the PC38x has been better than the previous products I've used. Compared to the Arctis Pro + Gamedac, I love how simple the PC38x is. The Gamedac encourages you to tweak the audio settings to boost your performance (I never found it to make a huge difference, and mostly just to be a bit gimmicky). With the PC38x you just plug it in and it does what it is supposed to do, which is produce an excellent sound.The mic quality is also excellent. Just search for a video review of this headset on Youtube and you will likely find a clip of someone demonstrating this. The mic also easily mutes by flipping it up, you get an audible "click" to confirm that you are muted or unmuted. It should be noted that the mic is not detachable or retractable, it just swivels up and down.The only downside to this headset that I have so far is that since it is an open-back headset, you can get a fair bit of noise if you don't have your volume high enough. Not a big issue at all for me, but I could see this being an issue for some people.
Marco
Reviewed in Italy on July 17, 2023
Provenendo da un paio di classiche cuffie da gaming la differenza è astronomica, specialmente se siete anche amanti della musica oltre ai videogiochi.Con ogni cuffia da gaming che ho avuto modo di provare c'è sempre stato un fattore comune: i bassi vengono fortemente esagerati, il che non è del tutto da buttare durante il gaming, ma se provate ad usarle anche per ascoltare della musica non hanno assolutamente il bilanciamento adatto per riprodurre fedelmente un brano.Con queste invece è tutta un'altra storia. Nascono come un paio di ottime cuffie da studio alle quali è stato montato un microfono tipico delle periferiche da gaming e questo gli permette di eccellere per ogni tipo di utilizzo che se ne vuole fare.Per darvi un'idea, dalla mia esperienza personale posso dirvi che riascoltando le mie canzoni preferite mi sono accorto di un'intera nuova gamma di suoni che non avevo mai sentito in passato.Inoltre, se non avete mai provato un paio di cuffie open back come queste, fatelo, è davvero un'esperienza fantastica.PRO:+ Qualità del suono eccezionale per il prezzo alla quale vengono vendute+ Molto comode, leggere e fresche (essendo open back l'aria non rimane intrappolata)+ In dotazione due cavi rivestiti in nylon che vi permettono di collegarle a qualsiasi dispositivo tramite il jack da 3.5mm, ma anche un'ottima busta in stoffa per il trasporto+ Per lo più realizzate in plastica, ma sembrano davvero robuste e danno una sensazione premium+ Qualità audio del microfono sopra le aspettative, nessuno dei vostri amici si lamenterà del vostro microfono+ Ottimo il feedback dei controlli presenti sulle cuffie: potenziometro per il volume e muto del microfono sollevando l'asta+ Il design open back vi permette di sentire il tono della vostra voce e evita spiacevoli inconvenienti nelle sessioni seraliCONTRO:- Si collegano solo tramite cavo con jack audio da 3.5mm- Open back è sinonimo di assenza di ogni tipo di isolamento acustico: se siete soliti giocare in ambiente rumoroso queste cuffie non fanno per voi; se invece, come me, l'unico rumore presente nella stanza è quello del vostro PC fisso, allora non avrete problemi
Vaughan
Reviewed in Australia on May 15, 2023
I've had these headphones for a couple of months now, and have used them for everything from playing games on my Xbox, Switch and PC, to listening to music and using them for calls and meetings.For gaming, these headphones don't require a lot of power and therefore you shouldn't need an external AMP. My Xbox controller is more than capable of powering them, as well as my Switch and PC's onboard audio. The audio quality is excellent, with a great soundstage and accurate positioning for game audio. With games like Battlefield V that have great sound processing, you have an almost aimbot level of positioning. I could clearly pinpoint enemies distance and location with these headphones and whilst they won't improve my aim, they certainly help locate them faster.Audio quality for music is also fantastic. They're not HD600's, but considering you don't need any external gear to power them and the price, they are wonderful headphones for music listening. I listen to a variety of genres on my iPhone using Apple Music, and everything comes through crystal clear, with lovely highs, warm mids and present but respectful lows. They aren't super bassy with a default EQ, but this can probably be boosted if you want additional bass.The microphone is also great. Participants in my calls and meetings immediately noticed an improvement in quality over my previous Astro A20's and AirPod Pros. A good quality external mic would likely trump them, but for the price they sound great and will be more than enough for calls, meetings, online gaming and even some casual streaming/recording.Comfort is subjective and for my average sized head, is wonderful. They are slightly tight on the first use, but this quickly goes away after breaking them in for a couple of hours. The included foam pads are very comfortable, and the valour pads are like pillows on your ears (but do get warm). My head doesn't typically get fatigued from wearing headphones but I almost forget I'm wearing them after a while. My other headphones are Astro A20 and Bose QC35, both are fine for long sessions so if you have either of those headphones or something similar, and don't have an issue with them, you should be fine with the PC38X.Build quality is also really good so far. They are plastic, but don't creak or rattle. The plastic allows them to be light on your head and they feel fine for the price. I doubt there will be any issues with longevity in the long run with them. The cables are braided as well as removable, so in the event the cables break they can be replaced.If anyone asks me for a personal headset recommendation, these will now be my go-to. I've used a number of gaming headsets and headphones over the years and they are absolutely, the best bang for buck set around.
Dragon
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2023
Disclaimer: I'm not an audio expert or even an audiophile, so bear in mind that despite the lengthy review, I am not a qualified "expert" and this is just my opinion based on my limited experience with this product.The PC38X is a light, comfortable headset which at first glance almost gives off a cheaper vibe due to its light weight, and heavy use of plastic rather than metal materials. The weaker initial appearance is immediately redeemed by its comfort as soon as it's placed on your head, as its lightness is actually an advantage, favouring comfort - I can easily wear this all day without getting a sore head or neck. The ear pads are soft enough to comfortably fit your head and ears shape, and firm enough not to compromise the isolation. The clamping force is just right, an improvement over my previous HyperX Cloud Alpha headset which always lacked clamping force which ultimately resulted in compromised bass levels. They also come with what appears to be a spare set of smaller, softer replacement pads - clearly, Sennheiser valued comfort for this headset, which makes sense considering it is part of their selection of gaming-oriented headphones.The sound quality is good, with an extremely noticeable bass boost over the HyperX Cloud Alpha. The bass is rather well balanced, although it can sometimes overpower the mids. The high are crisp and clear; hats, cymbals, and other thin sounds are clear and can be heard through other heavier, deeper sounds. The mids such as vocals however, tend to lack that extra crispness I would hope for when listening to music. The bass may be a bit too loud to allow the mids to rise to expectations, but overall the benefits of hearing clear bass and highs alongside generally good mids makes me overlook the mids' shortcoming.These are open back headphones, so I'll add a little note here in case you are not familiar with what this means - these are not noise-cancelling, like, at all. Expect to hear almost completely clearly through your headset, and people may hear through your headset. This favours audio quality, but may not be the right choice if you are in a noisy environment, or you don't want anyone around to hear the sounds coming from your headset.The microphone's audio quality isn't the best thing in the world but it works just fine, and meets my expectations for a headset microphone. I immediately loved that the mic boom is completely outside of my field of vision when flipped up, something I had been concerned about when ordering the PC38X, coming from a headset with a removable mic. My only criticism would be that the lack of distance adjustment results in me having to lower the mic completely to prevent breathing noise from my nose, and this results in my mouth being too far from the mic to be heard clearly at times.Included is also a carrying bag which is pretty standard and nothing to call home about, but is an appreciated extra item. Otherwise, it comes with the usual cables and whatnot. The cable seems a bit small compared to what I had on my HyperX Cloud Alpha and therefore gives off a cheaper impression, but otherwise it's a nice, braided cable which has no noticeable flaws.Overall, I would recommend this headset for comfort and audio quality if you're in the market for open back headphones you can wear for hours on a daily basis, and you're ready to pay a bit more than your typical standard gaming headset. I work 8 hours shifts, and watch videos/listen to music as well as gaming outside of work hours, wearing these well over 8 hours daily. I've only ever felt my ears getting sore once, after a very long day of work and then gaming, so I don't blame the headset at all.Hope this review helps shoppers make an informed decision.
Blaise
Reviewed in France on November 27, 2023
Son de basse profond et agréable, micro correct, bouton de volume bien placé sur l'oreille droite même s'il ne réduit pas le son à zero. Le casque est comfortable avec des lunette sur une longue durée et tient bien sur la tête.
PorkyBullet
Reviewed in Saudi Arabia on November 22, 2023
جوده الصوت بدون كرت جيده, مريحه تتوسع مع الوقت, خفيفه على الرأس, الساوند ستيج مع كرت الصوت اسطوري, سعرها عالي انصح بيها وقت العروض
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