Drop + Epos PC38X: One of the BEST Gets Better! 

UPDATE: Just got word that there has been some domestic shipping delays on these. New launch date is 10/6, but they will be IN STOCK and shipping on 10/6 - no pre-orders! The first 1000 people that use the code LEVELUP at checkout get a free Sennheiser single headphone hanger as well. Also for those asking about swapping the new pads onto the PC37X, it is possible and brightens up the highs but makes the overall headphone feel thin since there's less bass to balance things out. I also feel like the detail is much better on the new drivers.

Everyone always talks about how dope his intro is, but can we talk about how, "Until next time, stay up!" just hits the right way?

Just found out about this headset yesterday, you gave me exactly what I wanted in this video. You're the one I blame for wanting to buy audiophile stuff, you do good work man

Waited so long for this review! Hearing that it trades blows with the 58x when it comes to music is insane. Now we just need a HD 560s review to figure out what's best at this price point

If they made the headset matte black with a removable mic, it's a much easier buy for audiophiles and gamers, idk.

Theres a new Senn HD 560S coming around soon. Looking forward to your review.

Linked your video in Sennheiser's Reddit post for this Drop. That key cap was MINT, and your accent color coordination with your monitors in the backround? You obviously go out of your way to deliver. It shows and I for one respect and admire your commitment to QUAL-I-TY! You always impress, Brian. Awesome review. You deserve to hit that 1Mil subscriber number. Looking forward to trying these out myself when I can get my hands on a pair.

Just got pc37x: PANIC 😳 Realize drop takes two years to deliver: Calm ☺️

Personally don't think the yellow is that bad. It keeps a professional look with yellow, I wouldn't worry using this in a Teams meeting with video, and I currently rock 58x with a modmic, so I already look a bit silly with this microphone just existing on my headphones.

Corsair fans will love the black and yellow scheme. They shouldve kept to a more neutral color though.

I got the 37X based on your recommendation a few months ago. I literally couldn’t listen to my older headset for more than 10 minutes after that. I’m very satisfied with the 37X. I might get the 38X if they eventually drop in price.

I know this is an old video but I still want to give my early toughts. I bought these yesterday and since I live in the eu and they recently closed their inventory in the eu. I have to pay a premium and wait several weeks. I got a 20 dollar coupon so I saved some. 15 dollar shipping and 5 dollars of the headset. So for most people this headset is 169 usd. For me with taxes which I will have to pay second hand after they arrive, they are 200 dollars. I was aware of this when I ordered them. Sometimes it sucks to live in Europe. But that was the cheapest and easiest way to get a hold of them. Even if they where sold here the price would still be 200 usd. From what iv'e read and watched they come close to headsets way above 200 dollars. And they are one of if not the best gaming/music headset which is exactly what i'm asking for. I also do some video editing and occasional audio mixing. And since these have audiophile roots, I dont see a need to upgrade for the next 5 years+ it was very difficult to find a headset that has bass without it sounding muddy and gamingy, that are great for music and capable of long gaming sessions, but also capable to be used as a work headset for video and audio editing. The closest I could find to these was the audio technica m50x but they where a bit to overhyped and not really the open back design I was looking for. And the s560 but they where to bright and the bass was more resembling the hyper x cloud alphas.

I’ve had my PC37X for a while now & I’ve been very satisfied. Seems like this is gonna be a great upgrade for when I’m in need!

yes this is exactly what i've waiting for

Name it "Cyperpunk 2077 Limited Edition" and everybody will but it.

brilliantly comprehensive and balanced review, man - that's one aspect of this channel that I feel like has gotten markedly better with time - you're doing an incred job of looking at every piece of equipment from various possible perspectives, needs and price ranges, while still being time-efficient. top marks

This looks like a great all-rounder headset. Glad to hear they reduced the impedance because the Game One & most Sennheisers have always been a bit too quiet when running off a console controller, it just makes things a bit more convenient for everyone. Thanks for the detailed review as always Brian. 👍

These look pretty legit bro! I appreciate the early scoop. Hopefully I'll be able to try these out soon.

Hello man. I need headphones for games and music. Would you recommend beyerdynamic tygr 300r or pc38x? Which headphones offer better sound quality?

So glad you’re getting the popularity you deserve. Love the visuals and info you give. I’m looking for some headphones and amp/DAC for my PS4/PS5 and your videos have been very informative. I still haven’t decided what to get tho.......

@BadSeed Tech Looking real relaxed in this vid big man Oh and the beard... on point

I didn't realize I've had the PC360 G4ME headset for almost 8 YEARS now, and I finally need a replacement. Going for this pair instantly, this design and Sennheiser quality is SO GOOD.

Favourite new channel. Your scripting, delivery, B-roll and editing are all top tier, and your information is spot on and opinions strongly, definitively worded without being biased. Love it, thank you.

A bit unfortunate they didn’t fix the long, clunky look of the microphone. The yellow accents are a bit wonky too imo

Man, the review wasn’t just visually great to watch, but it’s informative and your take on the headset is fantastic. I already own the pc38x but I still like to know how it’s compared to other headsets by people who are interested in audio and tested way more stuff than I did.

found this review after this headset showed up on my porch.... nailed it , first open back headset and wow i love it

I just bought these headphones and one thing i noticed that NO RU-vidR HAS MENTIONED is that the mic pics up audio from the headset. This is very annoying when it comes to being talking to friends and gaming. Has anyone experienced this? If so, whats the fix besides lowering the volume?

I agree with everything stated in this review, thank you for taking the time to share and do the review. One of the best headphones I have used for gaming and I do wish I could purchase them as a stand alone

Don’t mind me. Just commenting so you get more traffic brother. You and BT keep me up to date on everything good.

Thank you for this review. I ordered the PC38X two days ago and your video just made me really confident and a lot more excited about my purchase. Can’t wait to use them... two weeks from now lol 😞

For a PS5 user, would you recommend these or the audeze penrose? I know they are completely different styles of headphones, but if you could only pick one, which would it be?

I enjoy the new camera angle used in this video. Please bring it back in the near future. Keep up the quality reviews!

yellow is my favorite color but it doesn't look great implemented there

Bro, I bought the PC37x months ago and they are my FAVORITE! They are just so perfect and have amazing sound quality. I hope that I can buy the newer pads and see how they sound on the 37x but I’ll have to see.

The yellow is classic Sennheiser. I had one of their open-back headphones when I was a kid way back in the day and the foam pads were yellow. Look at something like the HD 410, 414 or 424 as an example.

Just ordered the HD 560s for gaming, looking forward to your review on that.

Just ordered these and then watched the review.... phew is all I can say!! Great review mate and now I'm even more excited to get them.

Thanks for all the great videos. I have a question and would like your thoughts. Here is a little background first. I like to play games, mostly games like Rainbow Six Siege and the Battlefield franchise (first person shooters). I want to win and have good full sound while doing it - knowing where sounds are coming from and how far is important in these games. I've tried many different headphones over the 20+ years I've been gaming and they have always been closed back because I didn't even know there was such a thing as open back headphones before the last year or so. Currently, I'm using the Arctis Pro Wireless headset and it has the best positional audio I've ever tried. They have a lot of things I really like, but they are not the most comfortable on my head. I am at the stage in my gaming life where I am ready to try an open back headset to see if all the hype I hear about them is worth switching from my Arctis Pro Wireless headset. Finally, here is my question: Do you think it is a good choice for me to try the Sennheiser PC 38X headset? After all the reviews I've read and watched this headset seems to be the best open back set for me. Reasons: I definitely don't want to mess with a separate mic, I want something comfortable on my head (4 hours plus sometimes), I want a good quality open back sounding set. This headset seems to be one of the best I can find that has the mic built in. I'm not really a fan of giving up wireless or giving up my Bluetooth capability to take phone calls while I'm gaming either, but if I'm suitably impressed with the sound improvements of the open back design, I might be swayed to forget about the Bluetooth connectivity and the wireless convenience. Thanks in advance for any advice you have.

Let's goooooooooooooooooooo. Great video once again, and excited to see a new tier for one of the best headsets out there.

i got the blacked out pc38x..love it..use it for gaming then have my hd6xx for whatever else i dont need a mic for cause my usb antlion look a crap so had to get a new pair with a mic which the pc38x does fantastic

Im shopping for a new gaming headset this holiday season for myself and my son. Im getting my son the sony H7's but I could not decide what to get for myself. and I gotta say I just absolutely had to come back to your reviews to get a grip on how to get started on some serious quality gaming audio. Nobody else beaks it down like this. followed.

I cant wait for the Audeze Penrose headset, pre-ordered it a few weeks ago

I own a pc37x and it is an awesome headset. However I hate to see there are still these small bumps inside the earcup of the 38x that kinda stress my ears over time. I have somewhat large ears. Thanks for the review! Love it.

Think you did a great job setting up the new place for a new studio for you. The new shot with the badseed neon is slick!

Looking for reviews and found this guy. The way he said let's go got me hyped. Buying them today forsure.

Been here since you were at 60k subs! now at 230k almost! well done!!

I have the black version. It's one of the best gaming headsets for sure and it's coming from someone who is running Sennheiser HD800S as the daily driver. I still use PC38X it's that good. One drawback for me is the comfort though. I have a big head and can't wear these for long periods because the pressure behind my ears becomes pretty bad after a while.

I've been using my 37x's for around 3 1/2 years now. Once they fall apart beyond repair, this seems like the perfect replacement.

is a amp/dac suggested to use with this instead of plugging into controller, what recommendation would pair nicely with this.

Past the only color option being yellow and fixed microphone, the PC38X is an amazing blend of simplicity and just the right amount of flare.

Am I missing something when im trying to set these up? I have them plugged in to their respective ports and am not getting any audio out of the headset please help.

I couldn’t wear the GSP line head wise, but loved the new drivers. Bought a replacement for my game one some month ago :/ Waiting for pre order

They look exactly like the PC360, just with the yellow accents. Also, the PC360 when it first came out was $270, so the price seems fair especially with upgraded drivers.

I already have the pc37x and honestly don't see myself upgrading anytime soon. It was a steal at $100 and I added the short console cable for $14. So under $120 and I have a beast gaming headset. For $170 I would have liked to see a removable mic and a few more color options. The yellow isn't going to be for everyone. Needs a white color option for sure and an all black. It is nice that they include the short cable for console use. Edit: Would like to add that the pc37x paired with a Schiit Fulla 3 is very hard to beat at that price point for a PC setup

Do you think this would be a worthy upgrade over GSP 500s? I had Game Ones before the 500s and I think I preferred the comfort of them. Is the sound quality of these about identical to the 500s since they have the same drivers?

thanks for the review, in 2023 do you still recommend these? i just broke my old steelseries and looking for new headphones/set . additionally what kind of amp/dac would you recommend for these that isnt too expesnive but does the job well? thank you once more !

Just purchased the 38x. Thank you.

As a 37x owner I would just love the cables alone! Gotta check out if you can get them...

The yellow color way is awesome, and no one at work would think it was weird in a zoom meeting.

I just found your channel but I love your energy, you got a new sub sir!!

Just ordered these. Can’t wait to try em out!!

Are you ready? Let’s go.

Love the background music.

just bought this after watching your review, went with the all black version on drop though. btw ur beard looks like it was rendered in goldeneye for n64

Yo badseed, I was looking for a gaming headset/headphone and I’ve came to the 38x or the beyerdynamic tygr 300r, I mainly play competative games, like siege, and was looking for a good headphone for it. Which would you recommend?

OHHHHH man....love me some Sennheiser and love me some yellow. I've been on HD600s for a couple of years and love them, after living in HD590s for years. But, the wife is watching me closely after all the mice I've bought since finding this channel! Buying/trying mice ain't too bad on the wallet, but headphones are a different story! Wish there was some decent way to try nicer headphones out before buying!

So this might be finally a good time to upgrade from my Game One's, thanks!

I mean, I have and still use my 598's, so my taste in a color for headphones is suspect at best, but i'm definitely feeling it on these ones

my HD 558 are nearing the end of there life span with 6000 hours of CSGO on them but im so hard pressed to change. would u say these sound as good as the HD558's ? i was looking atm the GAME one's... but maybe ill try these. thoughts?

Ive been using the "Game Ones" for 6 years now, so looking forward to get my hands on these.

Can someone please explain to me like I was five years old, how these speakers can be branded with what seems like three separate company names -- Sennheiser, DROP, and EPOS?

What mouse pad are you using right now? I’ve been keen to pick up that aqua pad you reviewed but I think the one you showed while play CoD is different.

As always, great review! What gaming dac/amp can you recommend to pair with this headset?

Have you tried disassembling them/removing the yellow fabric? If so is it difficult? I was wondering how feasible it would be to rit dye them.

I love this older headphone ver, though I don't need the mic. It's awesome for gaming. Well, I sold it and got myself DT 770 pro :D

Anyone would suggest what would be a better choice: Arctis Pro Wireless or Sound Blaster X3+good stereo headset? It's for gaming-particularly positioning and clear, loud in-game sound. I have Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Champion, but its a no-go for my new ITX case, and yes -that soundcard freezes your PC; however, I absolutely love how it sounds. On the other hand, I would really like to have my headset wireless. Dilemma...

please make a tutorial for lighting.. really love your background lights.. 😍

Can someone tell me if this is still the best Sennheiser/EPOS option available in 2021 for directional 7.1 emulation?? I just bought the GSX 1000 dac to try and upgraded amp from my old G4ME ONE headset + dac

i just scooped these up for $130 Brian, stay up bro!

they look absolutely dope with the yellow. I believe my 660S is still outperforming those to be fair, too bad cause I love the black/yellow

Sick cinematics again, seems the move has helped you level up even further! Bought the HD58X after your review and absolutely love them for gaming & music. Felt mod makes them even better. HD38x still looks a bit too "gamery" for me, sticking with the HD58x 💪.

I personally like the black and yellow colors. It matches my Neewer King Bee mic and cable. I honestly would purchase these if they came with that WuTang esc key that he has sitting next to it. I actually had to go check the drop link to see if this was a thing. I already own both the 58x and the PC37x so I don't feel these are going to really aid my collection but I do love the idea of them.

Come for the reviews, stay for the beard. Life goals :)

I still have a Sennheiser Game Zero mostly for FPS games and I'm potentially looking to upgrade, but I'm not sure about open back headsets. What's my best options for upgrading to either closed or open back?

When I see you excited over a headset I know it's going to be a good headset to check out. When I get some extra spending cash I think I'm going to give these a try for sure.

My first head set was a like 5 year old set of game ones with a broken mic but I loved it and now I'm looking into a pair Phillip's 9500

Honestly the mic design I think is really convientant. When people want to talk to me while im on discord its extremely quick to mute, very useful.

Best headphones I’ve ever owned and the gsx1000 is on special now as well best combo for 7.1 audio

Listening to this on my 37x I bought right after your recommendation somewhere last year?.... Not upgrading yet coz I love 'm and they'll last me plenty of time because of that build quality. ps. I love the comfort of the velours pads so much I won't switch back to the basic pads. And my hearing's so bad I didn't notice a difference anyway. Although I could clearly hear a difference with the Kingston HyperX I had before. Cheers m8 :D

Perfect timing! I was looking into the pc37x to replace my HyperX clouds for console gaming. But this is much better. I dig the yellow and black. Thanks for the review. Great as always. P.s. My girlfriend makes fun of your voice all the time cuz she hears it so much lol.

these vs tygr 300r for music

Bose is coming out with their gaming headset and it's a pretty penny.

pc38x vs. hd 58x vs. hd 6xx for fps gaming? speaking strickly audio, as i already own a mic.

Bruh I still have a brand new pair of PC37X in the box I haven't used not even once. Been rocking th Phillips SHP9500's as my daily drivers but just tired of wires .... IF I was still cool with wired I'd most likely pick these up.

Nice review. I guess it is pre-order again.

I have a question, do you need an amp?

Awesome video man! Love these headphones! Do you think it will sound amazing with the GSX 1000 just like the GSP 500 set did?

Man just got home from school great video and I haven't even watched it lol

So I have had Astro A40 TR's for over 2 years. I play Fortnite competitively and I might want to pick up some new headphones. I was looking at the DT 990's a bit but idk what I should get. I care a lot about comfort but I could use as much of an advantage as I can get

Was going to grab some astro A40s but decided to grab these instead. Great video