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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/

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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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s3rgioru3las
07-21-2021 at 05:45 PM.
07-21-2021 at 05:45 PM.
PC37x is on sale for $95 on drop.com as well. Very good headset I love them.
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KnockOff
07-21-2021 at 05:47 PM.
07-21-2021 at 05:47 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?

You can easily buy extra/better ear pads for $20 - $50ish.
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07-21-2021 at 05:57 PM.
07-21-2021 at 05:57 PM.
Pads lasted barely a year with my 16 year old brother.
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yahu
07-21-2021 at 06:45 PM.
07-21-2021 at 06:45 PM.
Quote from GurpreetD6598 :
How is compared to alienwareware wireless headset aw988?

I have both and I prefer these over the alienware. If the alienware was open back and addressed some issues (that f'n voice telling you when mic is on/off is so stupid!), I would prefer them. If you prefer closed back then you might prefer the alienware sound stage. I have been told that the mic on the sennheiser sounds better, but the alienware mic isn't bad either.

I also have the 37x and those are good as well (got both as open box in pristine condition for super cheap) I do appreciate the 38x having both cables especially in a case where a cable gets damaged (I think my mic cable on the 37x is having issues), so you could replace them. The 38x audio is a little better, and I think I remember that Joshua dude on YouTube having a good comparison video (I want to say the drivers were updated but I can't remember for sure). The 37x is the clear winner for color, though you could fix that by slapping a Wu-Tang Killah bee on the 38x. 😉

Another bonus over the 37x is the 38x comes with 2 sets of pads - velour and I think a pleather. I've kept the velour on as I'm used to those. I have a fat head (bigger than 7.5 hat) and the 38x is comfortable for long sessions. I'd say more comfortable than the alienware.
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07-21-2021 at 06:53 PM.
07-21-2021 at 06:53 PM.
Quote from rex5472 :
How does this headset compare to the philips fidelio X2?

I had the x2 Hrs with a mic attachment - the build quality is good on both but Phillips takes it with the beautiful leather and just the heartiness of it. (Although heavier). Unfortunately I returned the X2s as the "highs" were just too rough for me during games, music was no problem most of the time. It was like chalk on a blackboard. I guess it's a personal thing. With that being said the PC38x have been by my PCs side since they came out. They're just so damn good for what they are not to mention how convenient with the mic.
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DanteZero
07-21-2021 at 07:31 PM.
07-21-2021 at 07:31 PM.
Thanks! Read a bunch of reviews and decided to pull the trigger.

This will be my first pair of open-back headphones so I'm hoping I like them for gaming and general use.
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07-21-2021 at 07:40 PM.
07-21-2021 at 07:40 PM.
My experience with these seem to be against a lot of what I've read. They were pretty mediocre.

The pros were the build quality and clarity.

The cons were that I had to max them out to get any decent volume and even then I wished I had a little more, which is not what I read. These are not supposed to need an amp at all. They also have pretty bad vertical sound positioning to my ears. I thought for sure someone in Apex was above me when they were below. Last, there's some frequency, not sure which, that sounds pretty rolled off in the mids or highs. It sounds slightly muffled, like you're listening to a speaker with a blanket on it.

I thought something was probably wrong with that set, so I returned them to Amazon and got another pair directly from drop. Same thing. Hopefully this helps someone. I'm still looking for my perfect pair of headphones.
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07-21-2021 at 08:08 PM.
07-21-2021 at 08:08 PM.
I've had my pc37x for a few years. The mic and audio sound great on PC & PS5. I had to buy a short cable (included with the pc38x) to plug into my ps5 controller. They are super comfortable and I can wear them for 6+hours without discomfort (I wear glasses).
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07-21-2021 at 08:15 PM.
07-21-2021 at 08:15 PM.
Anyone able to compare these to HyperX Cloud II? I love my Cloud IIs, for the last five years or so. I also love my low end Sennheisers, but the Cloud IIs blow those away for gaming.
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07-21-2021 at 08:38 PM.
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Thanks
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07-21-2021 at 08:51 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?
My Sennheiser game zero headset eventually split, but after many years of heavy use. I replaced it with some new earpads but they are definitely of lower quality.
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bonbon525
07-21-2021 at 08:56 PM.
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this looks like the new gen of the game one.
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07-21-2021 at 08:59 PM.
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i have the sennheiser hd558 and the game one. the hd558 has a softer ear cushion so i can use it hours on end and still comfortable. the game one is fuller and therefore more pressure towards the head, not comfortable for use over 1 hr. these may be like the game ones.
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07-21-2021 at 09:06 PM.
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Quote from ThriftyBelieve176 :
My experience with these seem to be against a lot of what I've read. They were pretty mediocre.

The pros were the build quality and clarity.

The cons were that I had to max them out to get any decent volume and even then I wished I had a little more, which is not what I read. These are not supposed to need an amp at all. They also have pretty bad vertical sound positioning to my ears. I thought for sure someone in Apex was above me when they were below. Last, there's some frequency, not sure which, that sounds pretty rolled off in the mids or highs. It sounds slightly muffled, like you're listening to a speaker with a blanket on it.

I thought something was probably wrong with that set, so I returned them to Amazon and got another pair directly from drop. Same thing. Hopefully this helps someone. I'm still looking for my perfect pair of headphones.
I wonder if it could be your motherboard.

Something many forget about is that older mobos use older sound drivers.
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