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“I check out one of gaming's famed collabs, also known as the Drop + Epos PC38X.”
Publisher score: 88/100
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Sennheiser PC38X
$169.00 · 5y 11m old
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Spec sheet
Key features
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Build and fit
- Weight
- 253 g (without cable)
- Wearing style
- Open-back over-ear
- Impedance
- 28 ohm
- Driver size
- 42 mm
- Driver type
- Dynamic, open-back
- Sensitivity
- 109 dB SPL
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 30,000 Hz
Wireless and connections
- Connections
- 2.5 m PC cable (dual 3.5 mm TRS); 1.5 m console cable (3.5 mm TRRS)
- Microphones
- Flip-to-mute boom mic; electret condenser; bi-directional; 50 Hz - 16,000 Hz
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Buying notes
Value todayStrong buy
High review score for the money. 88/100 at $169. Uses the lowest in-stock retailer price we can see.
Worth checking
Verify wireless latency in milliseconds, sidetone delay, and mic compression during voice chat.
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Further reading
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Drop + Sennheiser/EPOS PC38X Review
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'A top wired gaming headset with pedigree and sublime audio' — the Drop + Epos PC38X is a formidable headset even years after launch
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Review article · 4mo ago
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Drop + EPOS PC38X review: Premium sound meets competitive gaming
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Discover why the Drop + EPOS PC38X is a top choice for gamers seeking clear audio and comfort in an open-back design. Read our full review.
Review article · 11mo ago
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