Philips SHP9500 & V-Moda BoomPro Combo 

You sold me on this. Really glad I came across this before buying a gaming headset. Thanks man!

Damn, that V-Moda mic blows the other two Sennheisers away.

Dang that mic is insanely good for a headset mic. Nice review!

Just discovered your channel, seriously underrated! i really like that you explain every little detail on your reviews keep it up!

Here 2 years later, just got a set of Phillips SHP’s. 100% going to guitar center to find the boom pro today. Thanks Stephen, happy new year🤝🤝

Dude, they don't do head measurements, they just say it feels loose on the head! That's the proper way of reviewing!! In all seriousness, you are the first reviewer, who actually paid attention. Thanks!!!

I've had this set-up for the last 3 years. Definitely best bang for buck gaming headset setup!

Great review! I was a bit worried about buying VModa Mic but after watching this review definitely going to but it.

I've had a pair of the Philips SHP9500 headphones for a few years but have resorted to different headsets or using a lavalier microphone whenever I needed a mic. I just started considering a V-Moda BoomPro to make things easier so this video was very useful. Seems like it would make perfect sense to get one. Thanks for making the video!

Thanks man i just ordered this combo

Great review, thanks!

Really good review my man, That boom pro is great thinking about trying these headphones out seem them on Amazon right now for $50

Just ordered mine can't wait 😂

thanks for the review, i immediately considered the microphone quality being worth it

Just got a pair of Philips X2 headphones with the V-Moda mic. I thought about getting the SHP9500, but I wanted a little more bass for listening to music. Really loving it so far. Much better than the HyperX Cloud II that I had previously.

Really nice review and presentation.

Just ordered these but while I wait for them I can't help but wonder how these compare to the drop Game One variant you have. Would you say it's definitely worth dropping a few bones for the Sennheiser or is it good enough or even better?

Great Video. Thx man.

I bought this combo to use it one lenovo legion y530. Headset is amazing, especially when plugged with the normal 3.5 mm jack, instead of Vmoda Boom Pro. My laptop only has one audio port, so when I plug my Vmoda on both ends, only the headphones works (slightly lower sound quality) and mic is nonexistent. If I use the Vmoda splitter which is then plugged in the USB sound card with ports for headphones and mic, the headphones work the same, but the mic produces an unbearable hissing sound. Trying to find the way to solve this. If you have an advice feel free to help.

Wow thank you a lot

If I’m using this setup for calls on my laptop, do I need to use the splitter? Or can I just use the regular cable that comes with the v moda?

I was out looking at the modmic 5.0 for hooking up to my vr headset and was watching Badseed Tech's review video over the mod mics and when I heard this mic, I legit though it was a full blown desktop mic until I seen the label in the video and also seen the exact pair of headphones I have on my head as of typing this and was like, "Okay I gotta see more of this.." and only typed in "v moda mic pro" and this was one of the first vids that popped up. Only question I have now is, is there any long cord extensions available for this cable and still keep the audio quality? If so I'm buying this and the cable.

I just ordered this combo, the Vmoda mic sounds amazing.

I also own the game ones. Which headset gives the better soundstage of the two?

V-moda Boom pro is VERY sensitive and it leads to receive all loud sounds that comes from a headphones, like explosions, shots etc, usually it happens when high volume was chosen - open back headphones works bad with v-moda mic. Results in many echoes. It also picks up noises when the cables of the mic touches something, crazy. Had to set custom noise gate in OBS and other apps. little pop filter helps but not much.

For just gaming would you choose the Sennheiser PC37X or the Philips shp9500+v-moda mic? I am stuck between these two? I have asked some audiophile subs and they chest hear headset and instantly crap on it regardless of sound, seem a little unfair. Which one is actually better for gaming thought?

How does this combo fare on the PS4? Does it transmit the voice quicker than what another headphone would do if paired with the v-moda mic?

Airforceproud95 be like: 6:19

Someone recommended me this combo when I asked on Reddit and now I come across this video, what a coincident

Which are the best in terms of audio quality between the Philips 9500 and the Sennheiser Game One? Thank you.

Whats your opinion on doing the same thing but for audio Technica ATH-M40x?

I’ve been using this combo for a few months, and it has been great until the audio started popping out with loud noises in games like explosions. Also happens whenever I try to adjust the volume wheel. Not sure if that’s a headphone issue or vmoda issue.

Hello, there is some difference in the sound between the new version and the old one, it is a black box since both boxes say that it has different frequencies thanks

Hi man I am looking for good USB headset do you have any recommendation? It would help me.

I use the these combo on pc, should I use the splitter.to connect the cable to the audio jack and mic jack or just connect it to audio jack?

Will this combo work when plugged into a ps4 controller, also will the volume dial and mute switch work too?

What if you can not detach cord for an existing gaming headset. I can take the mic I already have in and out but I wanted to know if I can just plug the BoomPro in the 3.5mm port where my mic would normally be.

Used the v moda plus the QC 352 and it’s so perfect noise canceling is top tier ik Bose came out with their version of gaming headset but this is the best option not fully buying another pair of headphones just for the mic

i just ordered a pair of both and when I connect it with the vmoda mic there is a weird static noise and everything is right out of the box

How do you adjust the volume if you connect it to your ps4 or Xbox?

for people using the Philips SHP9500 is it comfortable for people with thick glasses?

So i have to plug into the computer the mic cable and the stereo cable?

Psh.. definitely buying these 👂🏻👌

Love this combo, but the mute-switch on my V-Moda BoomPro stopped working after 1 year of use 👎, which is too bad as I love having the mute switch / microphone kill-switch, and the mic quality is very good. Hopefully V-Moda can fix this in future products.

but doesn't the sound leak in the mic when gaming? others might hear through your mic?

The sound that comes from the SHP9500 doesn't leak into the microphone? The original BoomPro é omnidirectional, and I'm worried that it can capture too much from the sound that comes out of the headphone.

Got mine today vmoda boom doesn’t work am I plugging in the spot?

Just ordered the mic 23$ it’s on sale

How are these for gaming compared to the Game Ones? I have Game Zeros and I have been very underwhelmed. I was looking at the SHP9500s and Sennheiser 6XXs. Would like to go the cheaper route with the SHPs but need top quality positional sound. What are your thoughts? BTW great review.

Very nice. Been using the SHP 9500s for years now but my desktop mic was picking up too much keyboard and mouse noise. Will be ordering this soon.

How good is Bluetooth wireless for gaming....wouldn't there be some lag?

I have a question about this combo. Wouldn't the mic pickup the noise that leaks from the headphones since it's open back. I just came here from a reddit post about a guy who says that his friends in game can hear the sounds because of the open back architecture style.

6:11 what’s that mic and headset?

Does this mic have built in mic monitoring?

nice video

Do you recommend this combination over the Game One? And how is the bass response on the SHP9500? I have read that the bass is really flat. Very nice review!

How about sound leak from headphone?

For me a good combo is Hyperx cloud alpha with V-moda boompro

Does the mic work with akg k7xx

Great video! I am having issues with the Mic not being able to pick up reasonable volumes, only VERY loud noises, or if I crank the boost up to +30Db (which then gives feedback in the left can). Any assistance? I downloaded all new drivers for my MoBo, being sure my RealTek audio drivers are new/up to date.

That was a very good combo.The sennheiser game one have a decent mic but not the best will the sennhesier gsp 370 have a terrible mic even for its price and the philips with the v-moda pro can almost mimic the sound of you using a good microphone so that was phenomenal for its price. I will gladly buy that combo.

Does it really not include warranty card?

Thinking about getting the BoomPro and the Philips Fidelio X2HR, any idea if those headphones will leak sound into the mic?

I just grabbed an open box arctis pro with gameDAC for $170...anyone know how this would compare to this setup?

how to connect this mic to focusrite solo?

Since it is an open ear design is there any echo on the mic

Is there any sort of closed-back “equivalent to these headphones that you recommend. I don’t think people are trying to hear my music or games all the time.

Will you be able to hear yourself while talking in the mic just like in gaming headphones?

You didn’t do a sound review of the headphones I have this combo by the way for a few years and I love them. It’s a good budget gaming headphone combo

While actually using them for streaming/playing with friends, did you have any problem with sound leak at around 75-100% volume? I know there will inevitably be some sound leak, but is it loud enough that it gets picked up by the microphone?

Has anyone tried powering this combo throught a Series-X Controller? I see comments on amazon about certain mics like the Modmic having issues with power using this route.

with the vmoda i have so mush noise problems for the mic

Someone can recommend me other combo with boom pro? Is there something better than shp 9500? Can be little more expensive.

I bought the v moda boom mic and they don’t work with my beats studios what’s a good attachment for a 4 jack

Can anyone confirm if I were to use this with my SHP9500, connect the mic to the mobo mic input & use an adapter cable to connect audio to my external iFi Zen DAC - will I get a feedback hum? In which case I'd be better off getting a ModMic 4 0r 5?

If I do this will be compatible with ps4?

I have this exact combo but unfortunately the mic sounds like trash for some reason :( I've been looking for a fix but so far pretty much nothing has helped

Hello i wonder is this combo better than Audio-Technica ATH-AG1X High-Fidelity. We are not talking about the price

worried about the sound leakage from the shp9500

the mic constantly picks up sounds from the headphones. does any body else have that problem?

So these are Gaming Headphones? Why would you need an on/off switch, is it powered?

Will the openness of the the headphones bleed into the microphone? I dont want to be that guy with the echo

SOLD!

Nice review but wanted to ask does the mic pick up the sounds produced by the drivers, i am planning to get a similar set up for playing COD with the clan and that might be an issue if the mic picks the sound

The best combo for gaming IMO. I have the Fidelio X2s also but prefer the SHP9500s for sound, comfort and breathability.

I'm looking for a gaming headset. From what I've seen, I have two options in a 130 budget: Logitech g Pro X headset or ATH-M40X + vmoda mic. Could someone help me decide? (I don't have the Philips in my country)

Glad you mentioned the sound leak, is it very noticable? Is the audio adjust for the headphones? And if you talk loud in a enclosed environment with no acoustic panels should I just get an usb microphone?

I bought the same (Philips SHP9500 & V-Moda) and I had a noise background, could you please tell me how can I remove it ?..... thanks a lot

Wow that $25 mic sounds better than all the other headsets.... the 2nd one sounds like a robot lol

Sold out on amazon probably because everyone is working from home and video chatting

The vmoda sounds soooooo much better

I just bought this combo and the headphones sound great but why does my v moda boom pro sound so bad

i got this combo recently and they sound amazing but only if its connected to my phone , if its connected to my laptop the headphone sound bad donno why .

Anyone else having troubles with the mic side of things? I have to boost this to +20db with 100% volume for voice to show up.

one concern i have with these is if the headband and earpads can be washed since they're made out of cloth that could eventually become a bacteria magnet from sweat and odor.

That mic sounds amazing! Was wondering if the combo would work on console 🤔

SHP9500 ear cups irritated my ear lobes at first. Not now,though. I broke them in 😁

Do these work with Xbox one

That man is SO SLEEP DEPREIVED LMAOOO

Does the mic echoes as the headphones are open back and sound may leak and go towards the mic and lead to echoing.