EPOS I SENNHEISER GSP 500 Wired Open Acoustic Gaming Headset, Noise-Cancelling Microphone, Adjustable Headband with Customizable Contact Pressure, Volume Control, PC + Mac + Xbox + PS4, Pro –Black/Red

I'm writing this review after having upgraded from my pair of Sennheiser Game One headphones. Those bad boys served me faithfully for 6 entire years. They didn't break, I just wanted to upgrade! Secondly, I'm writing this review after having tested the GSP 550s, and not having a good experience with surround sound's virtual implementation for headphones (which is a different conversation). TLDR; I think stereo is superior for headphones - keep surround sound designated for physical speaker set-ups. As I mentioned, I did not care for 7.1 surround on the Sennheiser GSP 550s, and found myself using the stereo mode exclusively. So I traded those in for this pair of cans (which, by the way, is technically identical to the GSP 550s, and cheaper - all that differs is the green paint job, and the included surround dongle, which can be purchased separately anyhow). The sound quality is fantastic - comparable to the Game Ones, but with more pronounced bass. Nothing is muddy - just improved! The microphone quality is also best-in-class for a gaming headset. I do have one complaint. For my ears, and likely yours, this headset lacks adequate headroom. In other words, I routinely max out the volume on the headset, and within my computer applications, and still desire to push the volume further. Yet, I cannot - it simply is not possible without buying an audio DAC/amplifier. That is my only gripe with these pair of cans - they aren't quiet...just not loud enough at times. The comfort and quality is also top-notch. This pair of cans is aesthetically quite different from the Game Ones, which were entirely plastic (and still constructed extremely well, there's a reason why they still work after 6 years). This pair of 'phones is built like a tank. The comfort is definitely there, but I will warn you that you'll probably need a few days to break these in. They were quite tight on my huge noggin for a bit, but now they fit like a glove. The soundstage is exceptional for a gaming headphone, and I feel that the open-back design is quite beneficial. TLDR; this headset is likely a worthy upgrade from whatever else you're using - I can pretty much guarantee it's better than whatever you have. This company has 70 years in the business. The sound and build quality is class-leading, too. Just be aware that to get the absolute most out of these, you may want to invest into a DAC/amplifier to give them more oomph. I definitely recommend these, and I am sure they will serve me as long as my beloved Game Ones. Cheers!

Ok, I own more than a few high end gaming headsets, audiophile /modmic 5 combos and both Game one and Game zero. I WAS A BIT CONCERNED when I read all of the issues people were experiencing when it came to comfort. But I had to try the gsp 500,and im so glad i did. The audio for gaming simply feels more in tune than my dt 990 pros. ive tested these on sennheisers gsx 1000 and soundblaster g6 and g5 let me tell you its really really fantastic. the only problem I had was I forgot to lower the ohms from the Full setting of 600 on the g6 and g5 and was having mic issues in fortnite (to much power causing earcups to bleed sound into the mic, mic showed On constantly)As soon i i set the ohms to l low setting walllla perfection. this headset makes the very capable Game One sound very weak! it also blows away my beloved Audio Technica ath- adg1x ALTHOUGH, both those headsets are a bit lighter and more comfortable. These are not uncomfortable, the are just so adjustable that each time you put them on you will take 4 or 5 seconds to get it the way it feels good and then you forget about it . then the audio takes over!!!!!! think about this, if you are not a streamer or you have to have the best game audio andddddd u love sennheiser then these are it. I think that if Sennheiser reads these reviews and decides to make a gaming headset that looks and feels like the 600 series headphone with ONE earcup wire and the same great mic, they will sell just like the Game One did. (thousands!!!) pros- killer gaming and music audio, very good mic, 1 wire unlike my HD 58x jubilee modmic. cans takes a few seconds of adjustments to get it just right, but again once you do ,at least for me its awesome. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE sennheiser add a mic to the HD 600 with one earcup wire and keep it simple, this would be killer! to conclude I would still be using my hd 58x jubliee with mod mic 5 IF....... IT didnt have duel earcup wires along with the mod mic cable. Sennheiser are you listening? (

I purchased both HD 660s and GSP 500 to compare for purposes of PC Gaming: tldr: HD660s If you are shopping open backed headphones, you are most likely gaming from a closed, quiet, man cave like space or office. A word of caution regarding sponsored SteelSeries Arctis - make sure to research these outside of amazon... nuff on that. Initial impressions: I used lossless music for initial testing and then went in game. I appreciate, and love good sound but by no means an audiophile. For some reason one of my bigger hang ups was getting past the marketing of surround headphones. I learned that your sound card, windows, ect, will turn any headphone into surround should you choose, there is no need to buy a USB surround branded (marketed) headset for this. The GSP500 do sound wonderful, in fact they sound awesome. Without having anything to compare them too, I would have kept them because they do sound fantastic. However, between these and the HD660s it's a more difficult choice. I won't say it's a dramatic, but the difference is great enough to warrant spending the extra coin on the 660s, IF you will use your headsets for music, and desire a wider more accurate stage. It is pretty pronounced. Obviously the HD660s have to be used with a separate desktop mic. The GSP500 are a little more punchy, they seem to have a bias that is a little deeper, and lose some small details in the mids. An example, on the HD660s I could pick out the sound of a guitar note being plucked from the string, vs just hearing the guitar note on a particular acoustic song during the test. The most dramatic difference between them, was how wide the sound stage is on the HD660s. This could be attributed to the fully open design on the 660 verses the open port on the GSP500. The GSP500 sound wide, wider than a closed back set by a lot. This REALLY helps with positioning and range. The HD660 I found to be a little more accurate on positioning. The partially closed feature of the GSP does control some bleed out of audio leaving the cups. It also insulates from outside noise slightly more than the HD660s, while still maintaining open back feel and comfort. For gaming this might be the perfect balance. The GSP500s are 28 ohm, while the HD660s are 150 ohm. Remember to adjust your sound card for the difference in ohms. Mine had a selector. My cap size is 7 5/8", the GSP500 were comfortable, after some time the ear cups seemed to mold into place. No problem wearing them for 6 hours. The adjustable tension on the GSPs is really smart. The headband is a little bulkier on the GSP, I did ultimately find the HD660 to be more comfortable, lighter, less bulky all around. The GSP 500 offered a much nicer wire, its cloth wrapped, easily manageable, tangle and catch free, it's perfect. The little machined fittings on the GSP are a great touch, where the wire plugs in and on the ear cups, it has a machined, masculine, quality feel and look. They really feel and look like a quality set, because they are. I don't think any headset will recreate properly set up and adjusted 5.1 speakers in terms of surround positioning. However, the quality of the audio itself is 10x better than my (low end by comparison z906) surround speakers, that goes for BOTH the GSP500 and the HD660s. Mic quality on the GSP 500 had a noise canceling effect to it, which lessened some of the range of my voice as it transmitted. The blue yeti usb wins here. The GSP500 mic is very forgiving to background noises and does a good job noise canceling at the expense of some voice range. A desktop mic like the yeti, is going to give you added range but you need to stay on top of background noise because it's going to pick up everything. If you are shopping open back headsets though, you're prob already in a pretty quiet environment. Bottom line, if you can afford the HD660s, appreciate a little extra detail in sound, a wider stage, will listen to music, go for HD660s. If not, I believe the GSP500 sound 85%-90% as good as the HD660, include a great mic, for half the price, that is a TON of value. Specs: Win10, z170 i7 6700k, sound card: creative AE-5 used as direct sound to headphones, mic Blue Yeti usb

Positives: I'll be real. I have massive ears. They grow straight out from my head in a way that makes me look like a satellite dish. This headset is fantastic for those of us with dinner plates on the sides of our heads. They cushions are big around and the space inside is deep enough that my ears don't touch the speakers on the inside (my usual problem) so my ears never hurt wearing these, even for hours long gaming sessions. The audio is pretty good too, not audiophile/studio grade, but gaming sounds are sharp and accurate. Noise canceling is somewhat there, but not completely noise blocking, which I find a positive. It filters out the small annoying sounds while not making it impossible to get your attention. Negatives: Only two minor complaints really. One is that this headset is big and heavy, after extended use it aches the top of my head and I find myself shifting it as to relieve pressure from a sore area. The other issue is the mic, it may be a software thing, but using Discord for my online game chats, the audio will cut off and people can't hear me. I found moving the mic closer to my mouth (basically touching my lips) helps, but if the mic shifts an inch away (and it will) then it stops picking up. That's great for filtering background noise, but not if it also blocks foreground noise. I have tried lowering all noise gates to bare minimum and I cranked the gain as high as it goes in my audio settings. It didn't seem to help at all. Fortunately, I have a standalone mic that I use with these instead. TLDR; I may just have a small technical issue with the mic on my end, but I worked past it with a standalone mic and these work great as headphones for large eared folk like me.

I was in the market for a new gaming headset and these caught my eye. There are lots of reviews out there that indicate these are not loud enough on the PS4. From my experience, I don't understand those statements. I cannot listen to these on full volume because they are too loud. I'm 43, and have had tinnitus in my ears for about 2 years now. My hearing is not diminished (yet), but I expect the tinnitus is largely due to listening to music/gams in my younger days too loud. I can only assume those who complain about the quietness of these on PS4 may be a younger version of me. I love the open back feature of these. I have a dedicated gaming room in my basement, so I don't need the isolation of closed back, and this allows me to hear when my kids come in, or something else in the house is going on unlike my previous closed back headset. I've had these about 2 months, and love the atmosphere of Horizon Zero Dawn through the headsets rather than my surround speakers. I expect to play most games with headsets now, whereas before I only played multiplayer games with them before. When I am in party chat with my friends, this headset does a good job of allowing their voices and the game audio to come out well balanced and clear. My previous headset would either have voice audio or game audio drown out the other. I don't have a comfort issue with these headsets as mentioned in other reviews. I find that if I angle the headband a little forward on my head, it relieves a bit of the clamping force. However, after 2 months of use, the clamping force is much less now that they have broken in a little bit.

Some history: I've been using Sennheiser's GAME ONE headsets since mid-2015. The audio quality is pretty much exactly what I want out of a headset, with a really good microphone (quality-wise) to boot. However, the GAME ONE has several downsides: creaky plastic / cheap build quality, cheap volume pot (knob) that eventually wears out (static, imbalanced audio, or both), 50 ohm impedance (onboard audio chipsets can only sometimes drive this), a mic that often requires a +10dB boost, and a high price tag. I've gone through four (4) GAME ONE headsets in 5 years due to the above reasons. Put another way: I definitely make use of the 2-year warranty. Last week I discovered the GSP 500s, watched a couple YouTube reviews, and was impressed: they looked like an improved version of the GAME ONE headset in several regards (better build quality, lower impedance, but possibly kept the same mic?). So I bought a pair. Here are my thoughts: * Build quality: better than GAME ONE. Sturdier, and while still made from plastic, it's thicker (and possibly a different type?) -- and I didn't experience any creaking (which drives me bonkers on the GAME ONEs -- it gets so loud at times its picked up by the mic!). The volume pot was significantly improved -- stiff, i.e. hard to turn (good!). But I did notice that turning the pot up/down at low volumes resulted in static (caused by either dust in the pot or something else), which worried me. The overall headphones themselves don't have the exact aesthetic that the GAME ONE and GAME ZERO have -- they look more "gamer-y" and stick out to the sides more -- but I can live with that. * Audio quality: a huge let down. To me, these sounded more like something between the GAME ZERO (which I feel has terrible drivers that sound flat and empty; focusing way too much on mid and highs) and the GAME ONE (but without its smooth "punch" or "depth" at lower frequenices). Specifically: the 80-600Hz frequency range on the GSP 500 was greatly lacking compared to the GAME ONEs. I had to use an EQ to increase these ranges (in a smooth "hump") to achieve the sound quality that the GAME ONE has. How noticeable is this difference? Very, especially with music. This is in contrast to all the YouTube reviews that say the GSP 500 is good for both gaming (I would agree partially there) and music listening (disagree). Finally, as for the volume levels -- because even YouTube reviews say the volume maxes out on the GSP 500 too early -- I agree with those reviews. My on-board audio can drive the GSP 500 no problem, but for older music mixed during days where compression was less of a thing, things were just too quiet. For a $200 gamer-focused headset from the same company to sound worse than its older counterpart was really, really disappointing. * Mic quality: the gain of the mic was substantially higher than the GAME ONE: no more +10 dB boost needed. And like the GAME ONE, no cross-talk (bleeding from output into mic) either. So far so good! However, the mic used in the GSP 500 *is not* the same mic as the GAME ONE in several ways. First, the GSP 500 mic picks up less bass in your voice, making you sound "tinnier" and further away. Secondly, the GSP 500 mic arm is shorter than the GAME ONE. Thirdly (and this was the deal breaker), the mic sensitivity is too high especially towards the high-end: it easily picks up mouse clicks of even quiet mice like the Logitech MX518! The mic is on your left side, so if you're a right-handed mouse user like most people, the GSP 500 mic will pick up every single mouse click. The GAME ONE doesn't have this problem due to having a longer arm (positioned more towards your mouth at the front yet still at an angle) and better frequency/noise filtering. The GSP 500 mic had a lot more noticable neutral/background hiss than that of the GAME ONE (the hiss was higher frequency, which meant they're using a different filter). * Miscellaneous: the GSP 500 uses the same break-out cord as the GAME ONE (i.e. proprietary), so if you already have a GAME ONE you can switch these cans out without having to fool around with wiring. The ear cup area was wider than the GAME ONE, so my ears actually felt less constrained. The headset tension against my head was not too much or too little, but I have an average-sized head. Finally, unlike one reviewer who (like me) shaves his head or is bald, I had no problems with the padding on the top of the headset or on the ears -- it was decent. But as a result of the negatives -- especially the audio quality and mic issues -- I returned the product to Amazon for a full refund. I've said it before (in another review and in long-winded YouTube comments for the GAME ONE and GAME ZEROs) and I'll say it again: Sennheiser needs to take the drivers, the mic, and "EQ circuitry" (resistor series or whatever is used) from the GAME ONE and do the following: lower the impedence (from 50 ohm to ~35 ohm) so that more chips can drive them (and do the same for the mic! It's too quiet!), greatly improve the headset build quality while keeping the GAME ONE/GAME ZERO aesthetic, and increase the size of the ear cup area slightly (maybe 5-8mm in diameter) for more comfort. If they did that, they'd have a gaming headset that easily be worth $200 and blow competition out of the water. Sennheiser, if you want to talk, you know where to find me.

Takes a little effort to adjust for comfort at first, but after a week or two breaking in, comfort is no issue at all (from what I can tell the clamp adjuster sliders, if they're closest to the ear cups have the highest tension at the bottom of the cup by the jaw line, all the way to the top is a more central natural feeling pressure, at least for my noggin). I also put over my couch arm rest for a few days when not using them, that seemed to help break in a bit. Here's the thing -totally worth it. Soundstage is huge, clear. Sounds wonderful. Directionality with 3d audio on ps5, zero complaints whatsoever. I had a friend who also purchased these and said for the PS5 they're quiet, recommended they turn the console headset volume all the way up, and then adjust on the volume on the headset directly, no longer an issue. But remember, these are not designed for noise isolation, cancellation-they're open, and designed for a full, natural sound with a huge soundstage. Sum up: If you're looking for immediate plug and play comfort, or need noise isolation and/or cancellation, these likely aren't for you. If you're looking for high quality, immersive, well balanced sound, and you want to feel like you're where your character is, hearing what they'd hear in the moment, and you want the sound to surround and envelop you... Buy these. Oh, p.s. - been told the mic sounds fantastic too.

I used the Sennheiser Game One's with the Sound Blaster AE-5 for a while and I loved that headset. The sound profile for Sennheiser's is very detailed sound. I initially tried the Sennheiser GSP 670's for which I quickly returned. I tried out these GSP500's because I wanted to use my own DAC/Amp. If you have a solid DAC/Amp this headset is absolutely amazing. Not only does it have more and cleaner bass than the Game One's, the detail of the mids and highs are even better. Additionally, I'm told by my friends on Discord that the mic is very clean and clear sound quality. I cannot stress enough that this headset goes above and beyond when using a proper DAC/Amp. In my case the Sound Blaster AE-5 is what I use. Another good option is the SoundBlasterX G6. Don't expect great sound quality or volume when using onboard audio because onboard audio is trash, even if the motherboard marketing says otherwise. I do not use ANY sound alterations with the Sound Blaster and use "Direct Mode" to just power the headset and let the headset do its own job. Simply amazing sound quality and even when playing Hunt: Showdown I can hear everything perfectly clear. I've tried many headsets including the Arctis Pro, Razer Nari Ultimate, and various HyperX headsets and none of them sound as good as this headset. Also the sound stage for open back headsets are amazing. This headset doesn't disappoint in regards to sound stage. It is also very comfortable having cloth ear cups with open back, your head never gets hot. I highly recommend this headset.

Había escuchado de esta marca y llevo esperando desde diciembre para poder comprarlos. No me decepcionó, el paquete, los audífonos, el micrófono y el sonido son muy buenos. Los uso para videojuegos y es un cambio notable a los turtle Beach qué tenía. Definitivamente estaría interesado en seguir comprando estos productos.

Very comfortable and snug overall. Great looking and well packaged. Two bugs that annoy me: 1. The microphone position is awkward, and since rotating the mike up switches it off, I've noticed that adjusting the position for best voice volume can accidentally switch the mike off. 2. The sound is low. Yes, there is an amplitude adjustment - but it goes from faint to medium.

Despite the low cost, these headphones really live up to the Sennheiser name. Sound quality with the open backs is crisp and spacious. The GSP 500s can't rival my HD 600s, of course, but for anything but the most demanding music listening they really don't give up much. The microphone works well, good noise canceling. Flip-up muting is convenient. One small quirk: I tend to slide the headband back and forward every hour or so, just to ease the top of my head - this moves the mic up or down, sometimes far enough to impact my speech volume. I suppose any headphones with an attached mic will suffer from issue this to some degree. I just have to remember to tip the mic up or down a centimeter or so. The integrated volume control is handy, but I never use it. I've got the GSP 500 hooked up to Sennheiser's GSX 1000 surround-sound unit, so I leave the headphone knob at full volume. The GSP 500 and GSX 1000 are a perfect pair - great surround sound coupled to great sound quality. The GSX 1000 continues to be somewhat overpriced, unfortunately - but it does pay off by allowing me a much wider choice of gaming headphones, since I'm not limited to headphones with built-in 3D capability. The fit of the GSP 500 is on the tight side - tighter than my HD 600s, for example, which are as close to perfect bliss as I've ever experienced. However, for enthusiastic gaming, I'd say the tighter fit is appropriate. The over-the-ear design is still very comfortable, even on my exceptionally large cranium. In short, after many months of heavy use, I would definitely recommend the GSP 500 headphones.

Now lets talk about the headset, this is a bulky headset makes you look like your about to fly a spaceship. As for me it don't matter since i use these primarily for gaming looks cool and all but they could have reduced the bulk of the headset thats my take and now how do these sound? over tje years i owned quite a bit of stereo headphones and IEMs so i have a bit of experience i do consider myself as a sound enthusiast but broke comparing the GSP 500 to some of my collections like the Sennheiser HD599 se(openback), SHP8900(openback),samson sr850(semi openback),Shl3300(closed back),Razer kraken 7.1 chroma. they are not a neutral sounding headset, the bass is more than i would want from a headset or an headphone, Mids are forward while not being muffeled, Treble isn't harsh details are still present i might add music recording plays a big part too and on to gaming the soundstage is wide considering the semi open design, imaging is good i could pin point the enemies location. Now on to the comfort oh boy the headset isn't light nor are they too heavy i have a medium sized head i don't have any issues with the fit right out of th box they were like a vice clamp after wearing for sometime and adjusting the headband and the included minor adjustment clamp mechanism. Now the build quality the construction of the headset is mostly plastic but they are of good quality the hinges of the earcups connecting the headband seems like an alluminium i'm not sure oh the mic sounds clear the flip to mute is really a nice touch and the volume dial on the right earcup is really handy.

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