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$139
$169.00
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Drop has Drop + Sennheiser PC38X Gaming Headset for $139. Shipping is free.

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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
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DROP + SENNHEISER PC38X GAMING HEADSET $139 - $30 off.
New users can get an additional $10.00 off by signing up for emails on the front page: https://drop.com/

If you don't know Drop.com, they used to be known as Massdrop.com. They have been around a long time. Reputable company. Used to focus on organizing group buys to direct ship products to you from vendors at wholesale prices. Now they just get decent prices all around.

If you're familiar with the Sennheiser GSP 500, GSP 600 or Game One headsets, this is better version of them all.

I've had Game Ones for years and bought the PC38x for $170 last year. Even though it's cheaper now, I don't regret the purchase. Sound reproduction is better than my older Game Ones. These are really great open air headphones, mic is very good too. My personal favorite thing about the mic is the manual shut off by swinging the mic arm upwards.

Here's some reviews:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNjO98dZUGQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKxsAnTC3PQ


INCLUDED
2 removable cables (PC and console)
2 pairs of earpads (mesh knit and velour)
Drawstring travel pouch
2-year manufacturer's warranty

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
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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.
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)
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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oscarn8574
07-21-2021 at 01:00 PM.
07-21-2021 at 01:00 PM.
Quote from rex5472 :
How does this headset compare to the philips fidelio X2?

Pc38x is way better! Trust me, fidelio is more bassy and dark but not in a good way. I own the pc38x and gsp 500. I like them both alot for different reasons. I owned alot of headphones and for gaming these are the best.
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tryzub
07-21-2021 at 01:04 PM.
07-21-2021 at 01:04 PM.
This is a great headset. I paid this price on Amazon, I think. Anyway, great sound with Atmos enabled through your console or PC. You hear every footstep come through clearly. The mic insures clean audio to your squad.
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07-21-2021 at 01:35 PM.
07-21-2021 at 01:35 PM.
How is the clamp force on these? How much are pads for these?
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ZillionCoin
07-21-2021 at 01:42 PM.
07-21-2021 at 01:42 PM.
Sennheiser is always a good buy
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dns106
07-21-2021 at 01:42 PM.
07-21-2021 at 01:42 PM.
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).
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07-21-2021 at 02:00 PM.
07-21-2021 at 02:00 PM.
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.
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07-21-2021 at 02:37 PM.
07-21-2021 at 02:37 PM.
the previous version (pc37x) is also discounted
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07-21-2021 at 02:46 PM.
07-21-2021 at 02:46 PM.
How is compared to alienwareware wireless headset aw988?
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thaitim
07-21-2021 at 03:45 PM.
07-21-2021 at 03:45 PM.
How are these compared to the pc37x? I have those and they were pretty decent.
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Bowdown619
07-21-2021 at 03:45 PM.
07-21-2021 at 03:45 PM.
How does this compare to the steelseries arctic gamedac pro?
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HonestWinter437
07-21-2021 at 04:11 PM.
07-21-2021 at 04:11 PM.
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.
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07-21-2021 at 04:19 PM.
07-21-2021 at 04:19 PM.
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
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07-21-2021 at 04:41 PM.
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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 have had my Sennheiser's disintegrate. Just replaced the pads, actually.
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07-21-2021 at 04:56 PM.
07-21-2021 at 04:56 PM.
I have the hyper x cloud alpha 2 and debating on returning for this for ps5. Thoughts?
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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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