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Drop + Sennheiser PC38X Gaming Headset

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$139

$169

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Drop has Drop + Sennheiser PC38X Gaming Headset for $139. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Spiffywerks for finding this deal.
  • Note: Must login to your Drop.com account in order to add to your cart.
Includes:
  • 2 removable cables (PC and console)
  • 2 pairs of earpads (mesh knit and velour)
  • Drawstring travel pouch
Specs:
  • Headphone Specs
    • Form factor: Over ear
    • Transducer principle: Dynamic, open
    • Frequency response: 10Hz - 30000Hz
    • Impedance: 28 Ω
    • Sound pressure level: 109 dB
    • 2.5 m PC cable, 2 x 3.5 mm splitTRS connector
    • 1.5 m console cable, 1 x 3.5 mm TRRS connector
    • Weight: 8.9 oz (253 g)
    • Weight (with cable): 10.2 oz (290.5 g)
  • Microphone Specs
    • Microphone frequency response: 50–16,000 Hz
    • Pick-up pattern: Noise-cancelling
    • Sensitivity: -38 dBV/PA
    • Microphone technology: Electret condenser
    • Microphone pickup pattern: Bi-directional

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $30 lower (17% savings) than the list price of $169
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.5 stars from over 140 Amazon customer reviews.
    • 2-Year manufacturer's warranty
  • About this store:
    • Details of Drop's return policy here.

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Drop has Drop + Sennheiser PC38X Gaming Headset for $139. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Spiffywerks for finding this deal.
  • Note: Must login to your Drop.com account in order to add to your cart.
Includes:
  • 2 removable cables (PC and console)
  • 2 pairs of earpads (mesh knit and velour)
  • Drawstring travel pouch
Specs:
  • Headphone Specs
    • Form factor: Over ear
    • Transducer principle: Dynamic, open
    • Frequency response: 10Hz - 30000Hz
    • Impedance: 28 Ω
    • Sound pressure level: 109 dB
    • 2.5 m PC cable, 2 x 3.5 mm splitTRS connector
    • 1.5 m console cable, 1 x 3.5 mm TRRS connector
    • Weight: 8.9 oz (253 g)
    • Weight (with cable): 10.2 oz (290.5 g)
  • Microphone Specs
    • Microphone frequency response: 50–16,000 Hz
    • Pick-up pattern: Noise-cancelling
    • Sensitivity: -38 dBV/PA
    • Microphone technology: Electret condenser
    • Microphone pickup pattern: Bi-directional

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $30 lower (17% savings) than the list price of $169
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.5 stars from over 140 Amazon customer reviews.
    • 2-Year manufacturer's warranty
  • About this store:
    • Details of Drop's return policy here.

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Written by Spiffywerks

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Spiffywerks
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I don't have personal experience, so I couldn't tell you.

However, one of the biggest differences is the purpose. This is a gaming headset and includes a really high quality microphone with Sennheiser quality speakers and build.
theST0RM
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This headset comes with 2 cables. The shorter cable has a stereo output and microphone input integrated into the same jack (TRRS). The longer cable has 2 jacks for plugging into the stereo output and microphone input on your computer or other audio device. Here is a video to explain the differences: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4hy63fEgA0 The easy way to remember is count how many black bands are on the jack. Generally,

1 black band = mono (single channel)
2 black bands = stereo (2 channels)
3 black bands = stereo plus mic input (3 channels)
eldavojohn
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Sorry to answer my own question but I was watching this review and I think that yes, this will work for me: https://youtu.be/zNjO98dZUGQ?t=147

Sorry if I wasted anyone's time!

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Jul 21, 2021
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User18383921
Jul 21, 2021
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How is the clamp force on these? How much are pads for these?
Jul 21, 2021
11 Posts
Joined Jan 2013
Jul 21, 2021
ZillionCoin
Jul 21, 2021
11 Posts
Sennheiser is always a good buy
Jul 21, 2021
127 Posts
Joined Oct 2008
Jul 21, 2021
dns106
Jul 21, 2021
127 Posts
Quote from bkirkley09 :
Having used both the soundstage of the X2 is much more pronounced. More bass more punctuation. However for video gaming these are great as the soundstage is immense and locational awareness is great. Also the mic is very high quality and mutes when you life up and pull down. I started with a X2 and a modmic but I greatly prefer the all inclusive product these offer. That being said if I had to choose I would go fully wireless as the cord for these is long and high quality(heavy).
That's interesting. I might have to pick up an X2 to try out. The PC38x soundstage is noticeably better when compared to my 58x and it's my new go-to headset for FPS (warzone).

I hear footsteps that my teammates don't typically catch, and they're using the "gaming" branded headsets (astros, arctis pro, hyperx, etc).
Jul 21, 2021
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Jul 21, 2021
Trikat
Jul 21, 2021
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Quote from Caffeineman :
I had a pair of Monoprice headsets where the ear cushions started to disintegrate getting black pieces everywhere. Everyone seem to have had these sennheisers forever, do the cushions ever disintegrate?
I bet those Monoprice headsets were synthetic leather / pleather.
The PC38X, "not to mention every pair comes with a set of both knit mesh and classic velour earpads."
My Sennheiser Game Ones from 2/2016 are still in like new condition, but I only use it when voice is needed.
Jul 21, 2021
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Jul 21, 2021
phrodini
Jul 21, 2021
2,172 Posts
the previous version (pc37x) is also discounted
Last edited by phrodini July 21, 2021 at 02:57 PM.
Jul 21, 2021
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Jul 21, 2021
GurpreetD6598
Jul 21, 2021
83 Posts
How is compared to alienwareware wireless headset aw988?
Jul 21, 2021
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Jul 21, 2021
thaitim
Jul 21, 2021
185 Posts
How are these compared to the pc37x? I have those and they were pretty decent.

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Jul 21, 2021
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Jul 21, 2021
Bowdown619
Jul 21, 2021
39 Posts
How does this compare to the steelseries arctic gamedac pro?
Jul 21, 2021
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Jul 21, 2021
HonestWinter437
Jul 21, 2021
31 Posts
Quote from tarx :
I have this pair. Awesome for gaming and music. Period. Check reviews.
Unfortunately, I cannot loosen the clamp even after owning since launch. Any other tips besides placing on something for a long time?
Same I wear glasses and it's painful after a couple hours session.
Jul 21, 2021
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Jul 21, 2021
FuschiaRaccoon516
Jul 21, 2021
93 Posts
Quote from thaitim :
How are these compared to the pc37x? I have those and they were pretty decent.
Have heard they're better in many ways (only owned the PC38x). These are more detailed because of the slightly different tuning, better soundstage, and come with two different sets of ear pads (one you see on all the pictures, and the other is set of velour pads). I will also say that while I find this headset comfortable, the clamping force is a little tight even by Sennheiser headphone standards. Ears and headband feel great though. This is 100% a better sounding headset than other gamer focused ones in this price range as far as clarity and soundstage is concerned, and is one of the only open-backed ones in the mainstream. The only one I've heard can really compete in sound is the Penrose, which is a wireless planar magnetic headphone for $300 that has had some technical problems with its audio cutouts and it's app support.

Anyway to answer most other's people question: from what I've heard this isn't a must have upgrade over the PC37x (which is currently being sold by Drop for $95). However if you're in the market for a headset and are used to the sound if gaming headsets, these are pretty great. These aren't up to the level of more dedicated audiophile headphones, but they're also $130 with a built in microphone and two sets of pads. Also in comparison with the Phillips X2, these are nowhere near as bass heavy as those, but those are very bloated bass heavy headphones as is. If your definition of good audio quality is tons of bass, get those. If you want more balanced and clear sounding headphones, get these or even the PC37x
Jul 21, 2021
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Jul 21, 2021
graywulf
Jul 21, 2021
179 Posts
Quote from Caffeineman :
I had a pair of Monoprice headsets where the ear cushions started to disintegrate getting black pieces everywhere. Everyone seem to have had these sennheisers forever, do the cushions ever disintegrate?
I have had my Sennheiser's disintegrate. Just replaced the pads, actually.
Jul 21, 2021
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Jul 21, 2021
jaymiej
Jul 21, 2021
115 Posts
I have the hyper x cloud alpha 2 and debating on returning for this for ps5. Thoughts?
Last edited by jaymiej July 21, 2021 at 05:05 PM.
Jul 22, 2021
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Jul 22, 2021
williewc
Jul 22, 2021
495 Posts
Quote from thaitim :
How are these compared to the pc37x? I have those and they were pretty decent.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F...Ei0k&t=14s
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Jul 22, 2021
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s3rgioru3las
Jul 22, 2021
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PC37x is on sale for $95 on drop.com as well. Very good headset I love them.

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