EPOS H6Pro Gaming Headset Detailed Review
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- Reviewing the new gaining headset from EPOS, the EPOS H6Pro Open and Closed back versions.
We will also be doing a giveaway for one of these headsets!
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I ended up with the open back after watching your numerous reviews on it and a bunch of others. I love them, they are the best headset I’ve owned - which isn’t saying much since I used to have a ton of turtle beach in the 360 days, then a hyperx cloudx and then Astro a10.
can u plz give me your opinion on the mic picking sound from the headset and does it have an impact on your gaming experience.
I'd really like to know as well, whether it picks up the sound from the headphones
@@1stFraVeI have h6pro open back, and haven’t experienced mic picking up sound coming from headset.
not sure if you even still exist but does the closed back pick up more background/mic noise?@@Max44611
Ive been fairly new to the whole pc gaming thing (got mine 6 months ago) so ive made a lot of decisions from your reviews so I very much appreciate the work you do, and the detachable mic is big
Is these headsets are you able to lol your teammates voice in the background while you in the game on the PS five like the Astro a 40s?
I personally have an open and closed back headphone / headset for gaming being the Corsair HS70SE and Drop x Senheisser Jubilee X58s which offers a variety gaming sounds depending on th3 games I play. Admittedly, I use my Jubilee x58 more often then the HS70SE.
Yeah same it's just that open back gives you a more spacious feeling instead of the sound feeling trapped inside your headphones/headset. But for gaming imaging is still more important than sound stage.
Thank you for showing the differences (and similarities) in detail, much appreciated.
I went with the open version as I use them in a quiet environment - wider soundstage, cooler ears, and at £70 they were a stinkin' steal.
Finally a review that really shows the differences between these two... Thanks Techne
you care about the cost. This keeps me watching your videos. Thank you for your hard work. Please be careful on your dirt bike you are not 25 years old!
I really wish you had swapped the pads and retest the open back to see if that improved the sound but still giving you the soundstage over the closed back
That’s what I did with my GSP 500’s..and they felt/sounded much better..
Got the same feeling right there, I think EPOS makes high quality gaming headsets, but with a relatively high price range. Anyways GLHF on CoD Vanguard my man!
just picked these up today to replace both wired MS stereo headset and steelseries nova 3 wired headset. I’m a console gamer, sitting at a desk with a monitor….hands down, this headset blows both out of the water in all aspects. I agree with the price concern. That said, picked them up from bestbuy on sale for $136. At this price, it’s a no brainer. Such an amazing headset. 👌
Wow, those definitely demolished my expectations! Those are some really nice headphones. I might just buy a pair for myself sometime...
Been hoping you’d review these, thanks Techne! Really like them personally, and the giveaway being available to us Canadians is deadly, thanks! Still not sure for open or closed… want to make the switch to open but so hard to know til you try em.
Thank you for the detailed review. I just ordered a pair of the closed one for myself and I will be taking them out for a spin on Friday :)
Yo how were they my dude???
@@louieduarte7436most def the best headset I have used. Amazing sound, feels well built, the magnetic mic still surprises me when taking off and on. At first I felt them a little heavy since I used smaller headsets before but it gets to a point that you forget you have them on. Chose the closed ones over the open ones due to noise outside my window during the day which is when I mostly play. One of the few buys that doesn't leave you wondering if you could've made a better decision. Now it's up to you to choose between the open or closed one. Hope I answered your question
I was wondering when you were gonna get to these. Been hearing a lot about them, and I'm looking forward to your breakdown on closed back vs. open back headphones. The price doesn't bother me too much. Quality comes at a cost.
I've always loved how you mute the mic on Sennheiser/EPOS headsets... Upgraded to the H6Pro (open) from my 5-year-old Game one headset and I'm very happy indeed... top-quality headset!
I just realised I won a giveaway back in october, but my gmail notifs were off. hopefully I'll keep track next time, the videos are what's most important anyways and I'm glad to be able to watch your videos for free!
Edit: I think I know the real reason why, my samsung phone broke around the time I entered and I got a new phone after I had won, but I didn't get the notification as I had just switched devices. I guess that's some unlucky timing! Keep up the good work as always!👍
Great review. I picked up the open and closed to compare. The open back was a clear winner for me while playing Starfield on Series X, so I returned the closed. The open is plenty loud enough for me on Xbox, and the lows, mids, and highs are all amazing…it feels like I’m in the environment. Even though I had a closed back before these, the H6 closed back sound felt too claustrophobic, like people yelling at me in a chamber, but I can understand why people would want them for a FPS.
How is the bass response on the open compared to the closed? The only thing I’m worried about in getting the open is that there might be a lack of bass
Firstly, I’m not super experienced in headphones. This is my first decent set after using Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 for last couple of years. I will say that the bass response with the H6 opens is more than I expected after hearing reviews. Hypothetically, if I had the option of turning the bass or volume up more, I wouldn’t, because any more bass would be uncomfortable for me. That being said, of course the closed does give you another level of up front and close bass. The open set for me is like buying a concert ticket in the middle section of the main floor in a theater where the sound is balanced, and the closed is like buying a ticket in the front row or in front of the speaker. It’s just about preference.
I will add that another reason I got the open is that I have three kids and the open back allows me to hear them should they need something at night or anything lol. With a closed back, I found myself putting one ear only half on so I could hear my surroundings.
@@MasetheguitarmanI just got a pair of these in open, coming from an (super bassy) Xbox Wireless Headset I basically had the same thoughts beforehand, would the bass feel flat in comparison?
Honestly, it’s better in every way. It’s way more balanced but still has plenty of punch behind it & I can pick out sounds on this headset that I couldn’t before.
Nice video, you are officially now one of my favourite tech RUclips channels because of how frequently you post, the quality of your reviews and all the giveaways you do. Keep it up! 👍
Seems like we have some winners. I really like the volume knob position and mic sounds pretty darn good too
Pretty entertaining watching this, especially a year out, with so many new products out, and so many more reviews having come out since, including yours. I think what you were trying to say about open vs. closed back is the open back are considered to have a wider soundstage, and sometimes more pronounced mids (so you can hear footsteps easier), which appeals to many gamers, lol. I feel like you have really learned a lot in the last year, your reviews just get better and better (I have learned a bunch too, from you and other similar reviewers). I recently picked up the Audeze Maxwell, and your review was one of the ones that helped me with that decision. Even though I have that box checked, I am now sorta hooked on the gaming and audiophile headset hobby, probably will be for a little while. So, while I don't need any more headphones or headsets... I will surely end up with some. Btw, your biggest gripe with these, the price, well they are now down to $120, so if you don't need the latest and greatest, that issue is solved. I am seriously considering picking one up. The Game Zero closed back is now down to a ridiculously low $50 - makes you almost hard not to buy it. Part of the whole youtube-amazon-consumer phenomenon - it's sort of a weird consumer-entertainment dopamine loop that seems to be a thing that has developed and mushroomed. So many video reviews to watch about so many different products - it's better than Netflix. Anyway, I hope you can keep these videos coming, they are really entertaining and informative, you have a great, down-to-earth friendly no-bs style, very refreshing.
How good are the Game Zero's? I'm looking for a closed back alternative to the pc38x.
Nice to see another give away for Canada lol great vid as always
Love your vids man, your a great reviewer and i look to you for info all the time brother. thanks and keep it up
Don't suppose you'll eventually do a equalizer guide on the Epos headsets eventually? Or if anyone out there has a good suggestion on settings.
Another great Techne collab giveaway I can’t get here in Australia 🤯😢😭
I didn’t get the chance to thank you for your stinkin awesome review for the Corsair Virtuoso , it’s exactly what you said , Thank you and keep up the good work 👍🏼
I have to wonder if you were playing on console, or not using a dac/amp. The open backed version is less sensitive and thus quieter than the closed back, so you might need a preamp.This could also be an excellent example of how "immersion" doesn't mean the same thing for everyone. Most people would say open backed is more immersive because it's more accurate and the sound stage is wider giving you a more 3d sense of where sounds are coming from. It's also easier to make open backed headphones sound more natural without exaggerated mid, lows or highs because the sound isn't bouncing around in a confined space. But if your environment has any amount of noise the isolation of closed back can be much more immersive despite sounding objectively worse all else being equal.
I am looking at gaming headset specifically for Sim racing (iRacing, ACC, R3E). I think EPOS H6 Pro Open-back will fit me pretty well because the audio is usually pretty loud so i think the open-back will give the sound that breathy airiness that is needed.
Thanks for the detailed review techne. I’ve been trying to find a good headset with the right features and these strike a good balance.
Great review man !!!! Should you buy the EPOS H60 pro or the CORSAIR HS80 RGB ? Stuck on which one to get ?? Thanks yeah Michael Thompson no giveaways for us down in Australia
Yes me as well
Thank you for a great rewiev, man! For someone who have been wanting a pair of good headphones for mostly music, but gaming and movies as well, is it worth getting epos? I don't understand a lot in how headphones set and work, but I want them to be as close to the original as possible(to be neutral? I guess). So is it hard, or even impossible, to balace them or it is just better to take something "not for gaming"?
I always watch your channel for headset reviews and i found it very helpful and informative. Whenever you say its stinking cozy that is the one to buy.
Bought me and my sister these and we love them ❤
Picked these up. They’re incredible. They’re on sale right now in Australia for $100 off at JB Hifi, the price is $159 AUD, $110 USD.
what? bro they on discount rn at JB-HI-FI for 179 AUD. Which version did you get and how do I like it?
Thank you for review.
When you compare H6pro with PC38x, which one is better??
The mic sounds really good with those. 180 is a bit but I dunno man. Some really cool features with that!
I’ve been watching your reviews. awesome detail video as usual! I’ve never had any Epos headset. Been searching for a headset for months! I love your vid about razer, hyper x, and steel series now I’m going to look into epos.
How does the close back compare to the Corsair HS80?? I'm torn between the two!
I'm waiting for the day that someone makes a pair of open back and wireless headphones. I can't get away from the convenience of wireless. I love gaming with the boys and going to grab another drink but not having to leave the conversation.
Me and you both! Someone please make an open back wireless headset.
For competitive fps games you don’t want wireless
I have good news Astro a50 is also an open back headset. If you takes the sides off the ear cups. I see people using it that way
Wireless is so annoying just because of the charging.
I had some Logitech g935 and the forgetting to charge and then having to charge it got so annoying that i just ended up keeping the cable always attached to them. I upgraded the the h6pro and i don't think i would ever get wireless headphones again unless they had a similar dock like the astro a50.
Like if epos made h6hybrid with a charging dock then those have capability of being the only good wireless gaming headset
@@crate718 you’re talking about the A40 and it’s not wireless.
Sitting on the predecessor several generations back. Sennheiser PC360 G4ME and will probably upgrade to the H6Pro. I love open headsets but I've heard from several ppl that the closed H6P just sound a lot punchier. Probably will go with the closed ones. Thanks for the good review. I like your review style. (:
Ooooh, I'm loving the outro nature sounds. I love the sound of frogs croaking in summer.
I think youtube somehow knows I just bought these today, Best Buy in the USA has a killer deal on them at $60, and they blow my old headset out of the water
right when i was looking for a new headset, nice timing for this video
Appreciate your reviews. Always check your channel before I buy a new headset 👍
I just watch you for your personality because you make me stinkin cozy.
If the ear cups are removable, could you purchase the opposite ear cup. So if you have closed could you not just buy the open ear cup and change them out depending on the game you want to play?
Yes you cloud but it might mess up/ruin the audio
The ear cups aren’t the only difference though. Part of the grille is open vs the closed back where everything is sealed.
Keep up the great work techne!!
and btw gl to everyone who enters the giveaway ;)
watching your reviews is sticking cozy to me
:)
Is there a way to balance the sound coming from the game versus the voice chat of your playing partners (where you can make one louder/quieter than the other)?
I think you need their audio dac for that, I have it and it is absolutely amazing if you have the money to get it eventually
@@GoldnShadow yeah you need a dac just had the artics pro which did great at doing so but is an expensive headset
Thank you for the review, I have a question between two choices. I game a lot but i also spend a lot of time on youtube and listening to music when im not gaming, even more so than gaming usually so would these be better than say a blackshark v2? If not would you recommend an alternative that leans more towards sound for everything else more so than just gaming?
Thanks!
are you doing a review on the ducky one 3 when it comes out?? and im also hooked on forza horizon 5, mexico is great to drive in with many diverse biomes.
I love the way you do these giveaways I love your videos as well keep up the good work.
Is the mic too sensitive? As I have seen this is a concern in other reviews
Finally decided to buy a pair of these. They are on clearance for $60
I’ve purchased almost every major gaming headphone in the last couple of months.
Basically because this Brother here puts so much into these reviews.
The Audeze Penrose/Mobius are my favorite hands down.
I just bought these H6’s and here how this is going down.
I’ll still use my Steelseries, Fnatic, JBL’s, Turtle Beach, and Razors.
However my main headset is Audeze’s and then these H6 Pro’s.
I’m extremely impressed with these and for a headset that can plug into both an Xbox and PS5 controller and sound this amazing🤙.
I do use An Astro A-40 Dac with my Xbox and the SteelSeries Dac with my Ps5 so the audio is even better.
However I’ve also plugged these just into the controllers and they sound amazing.
You won’t regret these.
The mic sounds fantastic and these are tuned perfectly for Call of Duty and other games.
I wish they were $150.00 also.
However they are worth the asking price.
These are a sweet pair of gaming headphones🤙.
Try them if your on the fence.
Hello, i use the Astro A40's with a mix amp and i seem to struggle with hearing footsteps in video games. Which headset would you recommend for first person shooter games? I want to check out these H6's Pros but i've also heard alot of good things about the audeze penrose. Can you help me out? :)
whats better, h6pro or penrose? Thanks
hi which did you get? open or close?
@@MightyRaph the Closed Version.
I use my Beyerdynamic’s for open.🤙
Which one should i buy, the open version or the close version?
first time here, love your energy and openess
nice review dude.
what do you think about epos gsp 500 ((regarding games sound comparison)) compared to these two newer h6pro headsets?
Great review! In my opinion, the razer blackshark v2 x is a really good headset for its price
Techne I love that you don’t script your videos.
Can you compare these with PC38X?
I bought both the pc38x and these. Both sounded great but the pc38x felt cheap and wasn't very comfortable. The comfort level was night day. As soon as I put the h6s on, I returned the pc38x's.
I do have a quick question, and your opinion would you suggest the hs80 or the h6 pro closed back. The one thing that I have to take into account is that I do have a large head and I did see your review on the hs80 with potential fitting issues with larger heads which I have... I also do not have a dac, but may pick up one depending on which one I buy. @The techne
My Cap is Sound quality and functionality, if they’re comfortable, not to heavy and not too light. Simple and has a good mic(if it comes with one) then I’m all for it. I don’t really care about looks when it comes to gaming headsets.
I was thinking about getting the closed back ones... I just wanted to understand if the external DAC (EPOS GSX 300) would elevate the h6pros to the next level... anyone?
Yes, I have the dac with gsp600 and it’s unbelievable one of the best purchases I’ve made
I alomost bought a pair of Epos thanks for the review your always honest about the products thank you
i'm happy that you compared the sound to the 99 Neos, mainly because i have the meze's haha, they are by far my favorite headphones, so good
man I love the Neo's
How long is the mic cable?
Man gotta say, love your videos, so much energy! Ended up buying the h6 closed and just wooow, such sound its amazing, and i went from the M50x and i can really tell the diffrence! Just wanna say, keep it up // love from sweden!
Hi, which would you prefer H6pro close or ATH-M50xBT2 Pro for games like squad insurgency hell let loose csgo
@@MightyRaph i would definetly say the H6pro in this case. The m50xbt2 is great but for the games you mentioned the H6pro is definetly gonna give you the sound you want, they truly pack a punch!
@@John-io5wg close or open back??
@@MightyRaph i would go for the closed, they bring some extra bass and depth which i prefer. The open are amazing to but they lack a bit of the oumph in the sound.
@@John-io5wg Thanks for helping!! i think i have decided. If i get without gsx300 will just the motherboard be loud enough? or can i use the razer blackshark v2 dongle?
I own the H6 pro closed back and I own the seenheiser hd560s open back and for my person taste the 560s blows away the H6 pro out of the water in every aspect. I do love the H6 pro I still have them
Damn i own the hd560s myself and was thinking about getting closed back headset due to background noises or even just an upgrade potentially. Another thing is convenience of the mic.
Tried any other headsets that work better than the hd560s in terms of imaging?
@@petera1556 I heard hyper x orbit is good
Arctis pro wired without gamedac or this headset? Which is better?
Hey man, just dropped a sub because I enjoy your excessive use of stinkin' and the reviews I have had a look at are very informal. Have a question as I am torn between the H6 Pro and the H3 Pro Hybrid's. Which one would you pick? I am due an upgrade from my current Sennheiser Game Zero's which I've had for 3-4 years now and I am looking for something with great audio and mic since I mainly play FPS games like Valorant. The only thing pointing towards the H3 Pro Hybrids is that they are wireless. Other than that I would go with the H6 Pro's any day. Which pair would you pick if you would only use it for your PC?
Great videos man, Been going back and forward with getting a new headset for my PS5…got close with the HS80s but haven’t purchased just yet! Best wired/wireless for £100 - £150?
A great option for 150 quid that i have is the steelseries arctis pro
Cloud II Wireless.
@@garethg8226 I second this! Best headset for that price range! And 30 hours of battery? I got mine for 80bucks black Friday deals and haven't looked back.
Will the closed ones isolate your voice more and ignore the stuff in the background more than the open ones? Just curious because I’m deciding to buy one and I want it to be comfortable. If someone could tell me that would be great, thank u. Also would these be better than the EposH3 Hybird??
Yes and yes, closed back headphones/headset will block out more sounds.
@@EdgeOfDarkness86 Thank you, I ordered them
@@PixelPlayz101 did you like them? are you using straight from your motherboard or do you have an external DAC? I was thinking about ordering the closedback ones with EPOS GSX300 soundcard/DAC. I wanted to understand if GSX 300 elevates it to the next level or doesn't make much difference
Your reviews is so informative and helpful , forrreal
My only complaint is that he plays Forza for his racing game haha really though love the detail in his videos really helps me shop for a new headset
Ive memorized most of your speeches during watching your well judged and honest videos.. ask me anything and I’ll shock you how much I’ve learned from your channel.. I’ll be so honored winning a headset but am not so lucky.. getting a pair from techno is just not believable its a pleasure and the main value of the headset..
So is the Epos H3 hybrids really that bad @The Techne?
techne do u put on a cap bcoz you like it or any other reason? cz i loved to see u in that first few secs without the cap...u look better like that IMO no pressure just telling my opinion
Can you replace the earcups with wicked cushions?
i just picked these up i been having nothing but issues with my microphones and blue tooth or base stations etc i can no meter monitor my voice
i hope with these it changes i am so sick of audio issues i used ot use a yeti and like a head set so this is the closet i seen to that and i never had issues till my yeti
broke and teh blue update for yetis broke all of them i see countless people sayign there mics onyl work if you replug them in everytime you start your pc
its teh firm ware update cuasing this as it worked fine with the old firm ware
Techne! You've got me doing research on these now that I watched your video today detailing the VZR Model One. (My Question) *Can you get Wicked Cushions Freeze gel earpads for these?? And if so, do you think they'd affect the sound too much?* Love your videos man! -Thanks!!
The coment is old but I was searching for the same answer so was wondering if you tried the Wicked Cushions for these or found out something else? :)
@@jakublemiszewskiWebDeveloper ill be the 3rd person to ask? Have you found any?
@BreakKaydenBreak so now there are in the store the cushions and seems are good but would be good to see a review about it 🤔 😀
Do you need a dac/amp for these if you want to have surround sound, to hear footsteps etc?
no
@@TheTechne But wont something like the gsx1000 or the creative soundblasterX G6 help a lot in terms of audio quality? (right now im using the small dongle from my hyperx cloud ll)
Thank you so much, it it wasnt for you I wouldn't have picked these amazing headphones up
Should I go for it (I'll use it mainly for gaming) or just stick with a hyperx cloud or a steelseries arctis/ logitech g pro x / razer blackshark v2 ?
The Master Chief Green ones are on sale at Best Buy for $99. After seeing this, Im def gonna go pick them up.
Love the review man. I'm deffinetly a open back kind of guy.
Dumb question sorry but for the best sound stage for gaming these or the blackshark v2 pro
Just order closed one green H6Pro with 69 €, blackweek sale. I was actually looking for open one, but they seems to be sold, even price is still 179 €
Great video.
How does the closed back H6Pro compare to Audeze Penrose ? (audio quality)
A versus match would be interesting :-)
It would be awesome to have international giveaway. Btw really love your work man ! Coming from France.
I'm playing with my sennheiser p350se and this one may be replaced it
I hope the quiz is on open or closed back xD Great video Techne
i bought the openbacks with the gsx 300 thingy. I plugged em in on my soundblaster x ae5 and then o my god! These things are amaaaaaazing! and they go REALLY loud! in the soundcard. With the gsx 300 its a little more tempered but either way, i love em!
Hi Techne. I bought the open back version and very unhappy with the sound. Not sure if my pair are giving the right sound. It sounds very hollow. I don’t have any other open backs to compare but I know I enjoy my new HS 65 sound and Blacksharks. The Epps sound way off compared to those. Playing battlefield 2042 sounds horrible. Do you think mine may be defective.
Want to buy a new headset and still cannot decide which one. Have an Xbox and have no big problems with the budget. Almost decided to get the Astro A50. What you suggest ?
I just picked up the closed version, on the box it states "Racing Green" but is blue like the ones in the video, still it looks really nice! Can confirm the sound is stellar! This is from someone that has a lot of different headphones! I got the GSX 300 DAC/AMP for this as well and works amazingly! I needed a closed-back and the isolation is fantastic and sounds more immediate and responsive!
Do you still have them with the gsx 300? I've been thinking about getting them as my personal combo, but have been getting mixed signals from online reviews, how's the DAC in your opinion? Does it improve the mic at all?
I got the bundle A few days ago. With the DAC. Let me say, im not imopressed. Not at all. I play alot og WZ. When i start shooting, the sound level of gun shots is decresing to ablut 30-40%. So for me, i cant hear what Direction the shots are coming from. Came from a blackshark v2 pro, and that was great. Dont know if my pair of H6Pro is broken 😐 the dac is for. Me worthless. Should cost around 10-15 bucks.
It sounds like you got the "wrong" colour headset in the box. The "Racing Green " ones are in fact dark green (usually called "British racing green", as it's the colour that was used on old-school British race cars), with subtle gold accents. The "Sebring Black" is the one that is actually dark blue. Both look great IMO. I am about to buy a pair of these (closed) H6PRO and can't decide which colour I like best. The green is very distinctive and cool looking. You can now get them in the UK for £80 ($97 US), which seems like amazing value.
If we compare this Headset with the MM150? Which one could be the better?
Do the closed backs sound good plugged directly into PC? Without using any external DAC/AMPs?
Hey hoss, which would recommend more the steelseries arctis nova 7X or these?
Hey Techne, how was the camping trip? I started playing Battlefield 2042 this past weekend, and I'm hooked
yo man it was so much fun. we might go this weekend again, lol. I haven't got into BF yet, still so hooked on the new COD
I wish somebody made an open-back gaming headset with great audio quality like the H6Pro and the comfort of a RIG gaming headset
This headset vs steel series 7X 2022 new version which one do you go with? I need a new headset I don't know whether to go wired or wireless. Coming from my broke blackshark v2 pro love the big sound they give. do I need a dac whats best to go with without breaking the bank?
have the open set coming. can't wait!!!!!!!!