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Jul 21, 2021 5:34 AM

Drop + Sennheiser PC38X Gaming Headset

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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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  • 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
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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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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.
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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)
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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 22, 2021 5:13 PM
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raichur0xx0rzJul 22, 2021 5:13 PM
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Quote from xvdarkyvx View quoted comment :
Have the Sennheiser Game One's which have the same muting mechanism. Just be weary of the muting, as the 2 headsets that I have, had it broken over time. It doesn't mute because the button on the PCB does not get engaged.
I also have the Game One's and am wondering if that's why my mic is having issues. In my case, it's having difficulty picking up my voice.

Tempted to grab this, but if the mic muting mechanism is still a weak point, then may be better off with a simple USB mic.
Jul 22, 2021 6:26 PM
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ThriftyBelieve176Jul 22, 2021 6:26 PM
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Quote from WarCow View quoted comment :
Have you tried using the front headphone jack? It looks like that motherboard has a Realtek ALC1200 and that chip drives headsets up to 32-ohms if you use the front port.
Yea, I tried the front, back, both the same. It wasn't unusable, I probably could make it work. I just would have to max it out. I also learned that I can use equalizer apo to boost it. The other problems just made it not worth it.
Jul 22, 2021 6:28 PM
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ThriftyBelieve176Jul 22, 2021 6:28 PM
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Quote from oscarn8574 View quoted comment :
what system are you playing on? are you playing on a ps4 or ps5? i read somewhere that the ps4 controller doesnt have enough power to push for alot of wired headphones, i always run my pc38x and gsp 500 on xbox series x, gonna try it on my ps5 and see if there is a difference.
Yea, I did try it on my ps4 and yea, it was really quiet. I'd say unusable.
Jul 22, 2021 6:28 PM
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AstroBottsJul 22, 2021 6:28 PM
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Quote from WarCow View quoted comment :
My very first Sennheiser headset was the PC 350. This was my first big headset purchase after years of using $30-40 pairs. Like you, I was fairly disappointed with the audio quality. Everything sounded too quiet and I just couldn't get the audio I would have expected. However, the mic on that headset was so good that I dealt with the poor audio quality.
A few years later, I swapped out for a Razer Megalodon USB headset and the audio quality seemed so much better. (Realistically, it was just louder). However, the mic was hot garbage and Razer quality put me off of their products for years to come.

I replaced them with the Sennheiser PC 360 and they sounded a lot better than I remembered the PC 350s sounding. Same great mic and comfortable fit.

I was pretty young and finding info on the internet wasn't quite as easy as it is today (2008), so I didn't put this all together at the time. The original pair of PC 350s had a 150-ohm impedance. This meant that I needed to have a good sound card or amp that is able to deliver enough power to drive the headset. I was just using onboard audio and it just wasn't enough.
The next headset (PC 360) dropped the impedance down to 50-ohms. This made them even easier to drive so my onboard sound card didn't struggle as much and the headset sounded much better.
After some personal research and trial and error, I settled on an ASUS Xonar DGX PCI-E GX2.5 soundcard that was $20 at the time. This made a massive difference. This sound card had different power modes depending on the impedance of the headset you're using. I was finally able to get the power and sound quality from this headset.

Sennheiser seems to be lowering the impedance on these gaming headsets with each release. This one is down to 28 Ohms. However, to get the most of out them, you really do need a sound card that can drive them.
I'm currently using the ASUS XONAR SE 5.1 Channel 192kHz/24-bit Hi-Res 116dB SNR PCIe soundcard with a Bravo headphone amp and I've used, recommended or gifted many pairs of PC 350, PC 360, Game Zero, Game One, PC-37x, and PC-38x over the years.

This isn't an audiophile review, I have a different pair of headphones for that. This is a great gaming headset with a great mic. Given the lowered impedance in this model, it's easier than ever to get quality sound out of these things. However, if you want to get the most out of them, I would recommend not using /most/ onboard audio with them.

Thanks for reading my blog.
I have the older Sennheiser PC 350 SE - I've never loved them, but the mic has always been fantastic, and they work for PC and console gaming. Would these PC38X be a worthwhile upgrade?
Jul 22, 2021 6:43 PM
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oscarn8574Jul 22, 2021 6:43 PM
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Quote from ThriftyBelieve176 View quoted comment :
Yea, I did try it on my ps4 and yea, it was really quiet. I'd say unusable.
Yep it's a known issue with that system
Jul 22, 2021 6:52 PM
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JiggymikeJul 22, 2021 6:52 PM
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So last month I tried both the Steelseries Arctis 7P and the the Audeze Penrose for my PS5 and decided that the Penrose were the better headphones even though they were more expensive. I've kept those and love them but my audiophle friend convinced me to buy the 58X's during the summer sale. I'm also considering trying these out since I mainly use headphones for gaming but will also use some for music. Any opinions on how these different headsets will compare? The 58Xs arrive today or tomorrow so I haven't even checked them out yet.
Jul 22, 2021 8:55 PM
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FeelgoodMDJul 22, 2021 8:55 PM
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Quote from Jiggymike View quoted comment :
So last month I tried both the Steelseries Arctis 7P and the the Audeze Penrose for my PS5 and decided that the Penrose were the better headphones even though they were more expensive. I've kept those and love them but my audiophle friend convinced me to buy the 58X's during the summer sale. I'm also considering trying these out since I mainly use headphones for gaming but will also use some for music. Any opinions on how these different headsets will compare? The 58Xs arrive today or tomorrow so I haven't even checked them out yet.
You'll get better value out of the PC38X than the Jubilee 58X if you're plugging directly into the DualSense controller. Much lower impedance and the DualSense can drive the PC38X easily. I came from the HyperX Orbit S (uses Audeze's planar magnetic drivers) and the PC38X are better IMO. When I first used the Orbit S's, I thought they sounded better than other headsets but didn't blow me away. The PC38X's impressed me so much on first listen that I actually had a visceral reaction and put a huge smile on my face. My buddy got both the Penrose and the PC38X, but ended up keeping the Penrose due to his preference to wireless. He thought the PC38X's sound and mic quality were superior. For me, once you go open-back, there's no return to closed-back.
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Jul 22, 2021 9:31 PM
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oscarn8574Jul 22, 2021 9:31 PM
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Quote from tarx View quoted comment :
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?
There is a video on you tube the guy shows you how bend them just enough for a nice fit.
Jul 22, 2021 9:37 PM
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udo2000Jul 22, 2021 9:37 PM
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Would anyone be able to provide some feedback on my issue with those headphones? I just ordered them from Amazon a week ago.

I tried using them for Discord, but the microphone is barely audible, even with everything turned up to max. The sound is also very low, even if I turn it up to max. I have a built-in Audio card (ASUS ROG Motherboard).

Thanks!
Jul 22, 2021 9:39 PM
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SUPERVISOR_JIMJul 22, 2021 9:39 PM
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Quote from Caffeineman View quoted comment :
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?
6 years strong with my Game Ones and they're still in perfect condition.
Jul 22, 2021 10:21 PM
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make_moneysJul 22, 2021 10:21 PM
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Quote from cigar3tte View quoted comment :
Both my work laptop and its docking station have just one 3.5mm jack each. Can I use the console cable in this and use the mic that way?
is the jack you have on the laptop or docking station a headphone/mic combo? if so then yes. you will get both mic and headphone functionality with the stock cable.
Jul 22, 2021 10:31 PM
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make_moneysJul 22, 2021 10:31 PM
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Quote from megazone23 View quoted comment :
I wouldn't try to compare a music headset to a gaming headset.
well a headset is just any headphone with a mic. Im not aware of any music headset but there is no difference between gaming and music its just tuning of the drivers.
Some headphones have boosted bass(fidelio x2) and/or narrower sound stage for those intimate vocals (sennheiser hd6xx). Others are flat with a wide soundstage and makes them perfect for gaming.
x2s are great for gaming if gaming is mainly single player open world type stuff. They have an awesome soundstage but that boosted bass and lack of detail makes it a no go for say competitive fast paced games.
the 38x is just a different animal and more balanced which will be better for some games some music genres and worse for others.
It just really comes down to how the drivers were tuned be it gaming or not. A good recent example is the HD560s - top performer for gaming under 200 and ...it is not a "gaming" headphone.
Jul 23, 2021 1:52 AM
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WarCowJul 23, 2021 1:52 AM
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Quote from AstroBotts View quoted comment :
I have the older Sennheiser PC 350 SE - I've never loved them, but the mic has always been fantastic, and they work for PC and console gaming. Would these PC38X be a worthwhile upgrade?
AstroBottsI have the older Sennheiser PC 350 SE - I've never loved them, but the mic has always been fantastic, and they work for PC and console gaming. Would these PC38X be a worthwhile upgrade?
The PC38x should be much easier to drive than the PC 350 SE, especially for your console. A headphone amp is always nice to get the most out of them though.
Jul 23, 2021 2:03 AM
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WarCowJul 23, 2021 2:03 AM
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Quote from udo2000 View quoted comment :
Would anyone be able to provide some feedback on my issue with those headphones? I just ordered them from Amazon a week ago.

I tried using them for Discord, but the microphone is barely audible, even with everything turned up to max. The sound is also very low, even if I turn it up to max. I have a built-in Audio card (ASUS ROG Motherboard).

Thanks!
Do you have mic boost enabled in your windows or motherboard audio settings? You'll probably need like +10 or +20db boost for the mic.
The same goes with the headphones. If your onboard audio has an option to deliver more power to the headphones, you'll need to use that feature.

I would recommend this sound card [amazon.com] if you're looking for a good fit with this headset. I think it's reasonable at $40 and can drive headphones with up to 300ohm impedance.

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Jul 23, 2021 3:00 AM
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Kailily69Jul 23, 2021 3:00 AM
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Correct me if I'm wrong. I don't have this headphones, but to my experience, I wouldn't use an open-back for competitive FPS esport game. I have the shp9500 philips open-back and sometimes it is really hard to identify subtle footstep sound that is a little far away. With the close-back I might able to hear the cue better.

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