Respect for the TL;DR intro, haven't seen that on KZread before

@catchinsomezzzs

3 жыл бұрын

yo they switched up the scam dialogue

@Responder117

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, that was so nice. Stuck around because of it honestly.

Damn, that TL;DW summary at the beginning was great, even though I watch all your reviews from start to finish. Props.

Love the style, a quickie for some and a detailed review for others. I appreciate that 11/10, time to turn on notification hehe

This is absolutely one of the best headphone review videos I've seen. Thanks so much!

Glad I ran across your channel, this is the kind of audio review information I want. Spot on. Good job. Dayum nice.

Stuck around for the full review, really worth it, very complete!

Just bought these after watching atleast 5 reviews about them but this one sold me, sounds like they are perfect for me and i cannot wait for them to get here!!! Thanks for the review !

Just watched this and ordered a pair as a result. I’m more into my home hifi than headphones but I have to say this was an excellent review, concise but detailed.

You answered my biggest question in the first minute and thirty. Thanks, man. Great overall review, as usual.

Like others have said, love the TLDW upfront rundown at the beginning. Watched the whole thing but still nice to get that, Josh!

this is such a solid video format and such a good review

Josh your a beast. Keep it up brother!

this is so practical to give a brief summary at the beginning of the vid, brilliant idea😎👍

I love this quiet music in the background.. fantastic video!

@voyd3013

3 жыл бұрын

didnt even notice till i read this

@octagon_1211

3 жыл бұрын

@@voyd3013 haha, nice... (I would wonder how many people with "bad" headphones can hear this...)

@MSPstance

3 жыл бұрын

i heard if easy on my mackie 624's on very low volume

Treble is incredibly important in a lot of shooters. It helps separate footsteps from gunshots and explosions.

@bogdanadzic9305

3 жыл бұрын

Saber

Oh man josh your r the best i love your editing style is so clean like optimum tech Keep it goin love from saudi

Yo, the point you made at about 10:10 was really brilliant! I actually never thought of compression as necessary for those otherwise traumatic sounds!!

This is exactly what I was looking for. Subscribed instantly.

Another great, intelligent review from the very talented Mr. Joshua Valour!

Thank you for the review, this made it a clear choice.

Hey Josh, hoping you will read this. I'd really like to see you get into the topic of equalization. I think a lot of people nowadays use computers to play (or mix/ record) music, where equalization is often as easy as a free or low-cost plugin. Theoretically, that should allow us to equalize out almost any weaknesses a headphone may have as far as the frequency response graph is concerned. But does it introduce any issues like distortion, or reduced dynamic range, or anything of that sort? Maybe even metering and sound stage? Do different headphones take equalization differently well, so that a weakness of headphone A can be easily adjusted for with an EQ, while headphone B falls apart trying to fix its respective issues? Why is it not discussed more often in headphone reviews? Wouldn't a 5$ plugin often get you a few hundred dollars worth of sound? Couldn't an audio-interface come with presets to flatten out the frequency response of a variety of popular headphones? Or a specialized software plugin for MacOS / Windows? Or are such things already available? If so, how do they perform? I'd love to see a video on that topic. Thanks for considering this! :)

I have been using a pair of Sennheiser PC323D G4ME's for some time now. I wanted something with the same flip up mic, cloth ear pads and volume dial. I picked up the PC38x and wow, huge improvement. Didn't realize how bad my old headphones were until I got these. Only minor negative is they are slightly tight, they should loosen up over time though. Great review, helped me pick these.

@kimdyrdal2057

Ай бұрын

I bought The game one used for 30usd, but i really wanted these… but I could not pass that steal

Man I'm digging your content! So glad I've found your channel! Do you think this would be a good headset for the ps5? Would you still recommend getting an amp to go with it? Much appreciated

Thanks for the detailed review as always Josh, I placed an order within the first minute of the video. 👍

@Pseudoics

2 жыл бұрын

Gosh man you need an intervention!

@Hunterssoldier

2 жыл бұрын

@@Pseudoics Mate this was from a year ago, I've moved onto other things. 😆

Just got these. Amazing review.

@grems4689

3 жыл бұрын

How do you like them for FPS?

I'm listening this video on a PC38X and wow, the mic this guy is using is amazing!

Appreciate the differentiation between music and gaming performance! How would you rate the Focal Elex for gaming? Audio direction is sometimes so nebulous and hard to describe, or the game just has god awful audio so it can be hard to tell, but I'm curious on what you think about the Elex for gaming.

Awesome review 10/10. I'm just getting into audiophile, although I have been a musician and gamer for years. I just got a topping dx3 pro v2 and a tin p1, but I'm now looking for a headphone, so in terms of gaming immersion which would you recommend the the 38X or the Sundara? My Razer nari ultimate is awesome for some games but sucks at everything else.

Just now ordered a 38x, and this review was the biggest factor. BEST headphone review.

@Alvah37

2 жыл бұрын

How are they for you?

@bulldog7050

8 ай бұрын

@@Alvah37For me they are the best headphones I have ever heard, i used to use the steelseries arctis 5s, and listening to those after buying the pc38x made it sound like tin cans . My brother also has the logitech g pro headset which is said to be really good and even that one sounds like absolute garbage compared to the 38x

Waiting for this review

Need a video on various audiophile headphones that double as good gaming headphones. I feel that is a lot of viewers use cases. And maybe separate the gaming use case into two categories, competitive and immersive. Two very different sound profiles. Liking my elex for my do it all headphone. Keep up the good work!

@Usernamebreh

3 жыл бұрын

Audeze penrose

I would love to see a video about your mic settings someday!

just bought the pc38x with a schiit hel. I cant wait to try them out together. I currently have a steelseries arctis 7 from 2017 so this will be a major upgrade for me. The only thing ill be missing is the wireless but I think that the way better audio quality is a great trade off. Your reviews helped me to make my purchases thank you and keep up the great content.

@ultrainst1ct403

2 жыл бұрын

Update?

@Hyper1555

2 жыл бұрын

@@ultrainst1ct403 exactly.. Arctic headphones have been godlike for the price so would really like to know about his opinions.

Hey, love the content, can you maybe look at making a roundup of different gaming headsets for different prize brackets?

One of the best reviews I've seen on electronics, ever. In all aspects this is a world class review right here.

Amazing review. I dont evan comment on yt vids like that but this review was just good😭😭😭

How would you compare this to the Tygr 300Rs? Ignoring the mic, just focusing on the headphone build/audio quality etc for both gaming and music.

subbed for that TL;DR at the beginning

What an incredible review.

I know this might sound ridiculous but considering how well the audiophile community received this headset, what do you think of them for studio usage?

Have you done any AB testing with ur on-board audio and the mayflower mk2 with the PC38x to see if there are truly any differences? So lost whether or not I should one or not since they’re so easy to drive.

never stop making videos please

Thanks for the review, how would you say it compares to the A50 Gen4's if you have tried them. I have the HD800S and never used them for gaming, what would you pair them with for good gaming performance? I have a Crack Amp and Bifrost DAC, but I also have the Liquid Carbon X on it's way..

Thanks for heling me finalize my choice.

@Joshua Valour - After watching this video. Do you still feel this is a better performance package for gaming purposes vs the AKG712 Pro, or is there still a competitive advantage with the AKG in respect to positioning. Thanks in advance

Great review. I have heard that this headset uses the drivers from the Sennheiser/EPOS GSP 500, but using the form factor of the Sennheiser Game One. Is this true? Cheers!

Mine just arrived from drop. A decent upgrade over my Superlux HD681 Evos. The soundstage is awesome in comparision and the lux wasn't bad for the price either. These would be very good as a daily driver headphone for a gamer who could only afford 1 set of cans. Two thumbs up from me.

@cankinomad

Жыл бұрын

Do you use any Dac or something like that? Isit possible just plug in and play?

@sijmen2670

Жыл бұрын

@@cankinomad I'm a little late, but you CAN drive these headphones without an Amp or DAC, you can even plug them into your Xbox controller or prone. Do note that you get more out of them with a DAC and AMP, but it's definitely not necessary!

Great, thorough video! What is that setup you're using with the "mod mic" at 12:09 in your video?

Would you consider the sound like a HD58X with a built-in mic? Or still a different sound? I've previously had PC37X and now running HD58X with external mic, but might be nice to get back to a built-in mic.

Josh - would you recommend the pc37X and pc38x for work from home usage? Zoom, skype, etc primarily with light media usage for work? I wish the 38x came in the Massdrop blue so it was a bit more professional.

@Joshua Valour would you go with the 38X or the HD660S ? I'm still riding the 363D, and i'm thinking about getting the GSX 1000 to couple with one of the two. What do you think ?

Hey Josh , Love Your Videos Man , Those're very helpful for making Purchase Diction . Just a little Request . . . Can Make a Top 5 Gaming Headset Recommendation Video . . . ! It Will Be Helpful For Many Gamers Like Me 🖤

What would be the best Dac/Amp setup for the PC38X for the ultimate PC gaming experience?

Subbed just for the TL;DW. Legend

What gaming amp/dac would you currently recommend with this right now? The new Hel 2?

How would you say the imaging in games for these compare to the Beyerdynamic T1 1st or 2nd gen? I ask because I use them and want to know if the PC38x is worth picking up and using for gaming instead.

Josh, trying to decide between this and the HD599. I like both. I feel soundstage is wider on HD599 but intimacy is better on PC38x. Thought?

With many of us working from home, would request you do make a video on how you would suggest for best audio for virtual meetings, would you recommend a gaming headset with good mic or a usb mic + Headset combination also which ones.

I'm super late to this lol, but are these still my best option for the price point? Should I wait until the next iteration? I have Astro A40s with the mix amp which I know isn't really comparable, but should I stick it out for now or pick these up?

Man being in the UK sucks :( Right now I either buy a HD 560s for about £170 from Sennheiser UK, or this headset (which I would rather get) from drop but with all the customs charges etc, that raises the price wayyy above the HD 560s. Not to mention after sales service with the HD 560s which would be in the UK, whereas for the PC38x I'd have to send it back to the US. Really wish they didn't close the Drop EU warehouse. All of that aside, fantastic review as always, and much respect for the summary at the start of the video. Can't wait to see the HD 560s review!

I was going to go with either the Jubliee 58x or HD6XX with a mod mic. It's mostly for gaming some music, would it be better to go for PC38X?

For gaming I’m currently using hd660s but kinda disappointed due to the narrow soundstage. Would these make a noticeable difference regarding the soundstage or not really? Thx.

If I really want to get rid of the built-in mic, would the 560s be the next best thing or is there another recommendation? Or should i just suck it up and ignore the built-in mic?

I’m on Xbox (One at the moment), and plug my cable in into the controller. How good is the sound in this case?

@VisibleEnd

3 жыл бұрын

Very good

I am currently using Epos' H3 with GSX 300 as a dac and I am currently thinking of getting this however, I'm kind of skeptical of still getting 38X upon this time. Is it still worth it?

I'm not going to watch the whole video however, I did sub. Much appreciated the intro.

In terms of comfort and sound quality how would the Beyer DT990 pro hold up

I'm using a Naenka Lite Pro headset recently. It uses a Qualcomm 3040 chip and 5.2 Bluetooth. It can last for seven hours in a single battery life. Every point is worth showing off. Not only that, it only costs 59.9 US dollars. Said it is a very cost-effective headset.

Hey Josh, love the channel and your reviews. Based on your high praises of the PC38X, I decided to purchase them! I’m excited to get them, my only question was if you think a DAC/amp would be beneficial for gaming. I mainly play MMOs, I’m not a FPS player at all. A lot of the 38X users seem to recommend the Schiit Fulla 3 so I wanted to get your opinion if you don’t mind. Thanks so much in advance!

@Murko27

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, did you end up getting the amp? Was it worth it at all

@HerrmDogg

2 жыл бұрын

@@Murko27 I did but I returned it, for what I use the headphones for (mainly gaming), I didn’t feel it was necessary, hope this helps!

@Murko27

2 жыл бұрын

@@HerrmDogg appreciate that! How have they held up? Would you recommend buying

@HerrmDogg

2 жыл бұрын

@@Murko27 held up great and would absolutely recommend!

What dac or Amp would you use for the pc38x?

Allthough I watched it all the way, great summary at the beginning! How does this one compare to the Beyer TYGR 300R especially since they are about the same price?

@k12rising

3 жыл бұрын

TYGR 300 is good but it's not a headset.

I'm so torn between these and the Sundara's. The primary use will be for music but gaming would be a plus. Anyone have any thought in which would be better? I listen to a lot of EDM and rock.

@joshua valour where can I get a replacement cord for my 38x? Sometimes I have to rotate the cord because the mic doesn’t work

Are you getting Verite anytime? I'm a poor guy but got to buy closed version of them and would be interested in your opinion on them too.

Do you honestly think you need an external DAC/Amp combo to really make this useful?

What is a good dac amp to pair with the 38x that also has room to pair with better headphones in the future?

I Have the Sennheiser GSP 500's for FPS gaming and very happy with them. I'm looking for enjoyable headphones for the more cinematic games. Any recommendations?

I heard a lot about two Problems: 1. Rattling Bass at mid Volume 2. People in Chat hear themselves through the microphone did you experience any of those things? Makes me unsure if I should get some

Hey Josh, low odds you reply I know, but do you have any knowledge of how these stack up to the 599s?

What do you buy, Sennheiser HD 560s or HD 599 SE? I am undecided. Your opinion, please

Compared to the logitech g pro x wireless in terms to the sound how will u rate it? For music listening or gaming?

So in a previous video on the SHP95/600 and HD58X you described the 9500 for the gaming focused, the 58x for the music focused and the 9600 as for the consumer looking for acceptable performance in both. Curious how you would rank the PC38X in that dual use category compared to the SHP9600?

@BrotherO4

3 жыл бұрын

pc38X will beat both of them for gaming.

Random question - what bike is that in the background? Does anyone know?

How would you compare these to the Audeze Mobius?

I noticed that same popping in my 37X, does this headset deal with it better?

Josh, test this headphone while playing Insurgency:Sandstorm , that game has some real accurate sound stagings

@ezclap1445

3 жыл бұрын

A fellow Insurgency player i see.

@pc_decisions8764

3 жыл бұрын

You mean squad

@ahumblerequest5222

3 жыл бұрын

@@pc_decisions8764 ah no, but ya Squad is cool

@donnienall626

3 жыл бұрын

no lies some of the best game sound staging I've seen is minecraft. it isn't the most active game for sound. but there are times I think the sound is playing from my speakers instead of headset because thats where the sound is coming from.

@TheSimChannel

3 жыл бұрын

You mean Darude - Sandstorm.

Would you recommend buying these over the pc37Xs for the higher price point?

Can someone help me ? I was about to buy 1more Triple driver earphones but I saw so many bad reviews on reddit. So many people bad their opinion so which one should I buy?

A longshot, but how does this compare to the Ananda? I swapped my pc363D for the Sundara’s, but didnt like the small soundstage. So i moved to the Ananda, now based of this review i’m slightly regretting my decision.... Thoughts anyone?

Hey Josh! I enjoyed this review! Have you tried Beyerdynamic's MMX300 gaming headphone? I have a pair I could send you if you want to try them out

Joshua, what is your take on the build quality of this headset?

You should do a review of the Bose quietcomfort 2 gaming headrest! I'm curious what you'll think.

Agreed, 11/10 review. Almost took away one point (10/10) because I was forced to buy the headphones.

Has you tried this headphone with the Ps5 or xbsx and spatial audio?

If I wanted to use this with an Xbox, what would I need? I have an Astro MixAmp, but is there anything better now a days?

Does Schiit Fulla 4 fix the mid/low range issue? (I Really appreciate Great audio but know hardly anything)

Is this Wireless? I looking for a headset that’s open back so I can hear myself and surroundings. Only solution has been going mono. I need to hear my own voice but rather not do it in the ear phones but rather real time through the open back

Awesome review, I never click so fast lol

Hey Josh, Would you be interested in comparing these to my pair of Beyerdynamic MMX300 GEN II's? I live in the Mill Creek/Bothell area in case you are interested. Also, I hope the review of the Mayflower Arc Gen 2 is good because that's what I'm currently using lol. Cheers to another solid video.

As for the bottoming out on the low end with popping.. These are the same drivers as in GSP 500/600.. Has there been any reports and complaints about those having that issue? Maybe you over-amped the headphones and just went too far? In any case maybe a unit that is faulty or such a rear occurrence it's not even a "thing" in general?