EPOS I Sennheiser GAME ONE Gaming Headset, Open Acoustic, Noise-canceling mic, Flip-To-Mute, XXL plush velvet ear pads…
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SIGNATURE SOUND DYNAMICS -Engineered for incredibly natural and accurate, high fidelity sound, the proprietary speaker system delivers the bass extension balanced with the other frequencies to deliver extreme acoustic clarity
NOISE-CANCELING MICROPHONE – The flexible boom arm easily adjusts for best voice pick-up positioning and the microphone design minimizes background noise for acoustic clarity and crystal-clear communication.
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A headset for the home gaming enthusiast, the legendary Game One open acoustic gaming headset is a perennial customer favorite known for its high-end performance audio and luxurious comfort. The Game One’s open-back ear cups and original transducer technology delivers extremely accurate realism and no-compromise high fidelity audio. A microphone with a lift-to-mute flexible arm easily adjusts for best voice pick-up positioning and minimizes background noise for acoustic clarity and crystal-clear communication. The Game One’s over-the-ear design with XXL plush velvet ear pads and a cushioned headband deliver maximum comfort for long gaming sessions. Robust mechanics and modern design make for long-term durability. Simply the best of the best among classic gaming headsets
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SIGNATURE SOUND DYNAMICS -Engineered for incredibly natural and accurate, high fidelity sound, the proprietary speaker system delivers the bass extension balanced with the other frequencies to deliver extreme acoustic clarity
NOISE-CANCELING MICROPHONE – The flexible boom arm easily adjusts for best voice pick-up positioning and the microphone design minimizes background noise for acoustic clarity and crystal-clear communication.
OPEN ACOUSTICS – The classic high-end open acoustic gaming headset is designed for extremely natural, spatial sound. It delivers sonically accurate HiFi audio that reveals the details and dynamic realism of the game’s audio for better game performance.
QUICK VOLUME ADJUSTING – An integrated volume control is built the right ear cup of the Game One headset for on-the-fly adjustments.
LIGHTWEIGHT – Modern, lightweight yet robust design featuring plush velour covered XXL ear pads for extreme comfort. Velvet ear pads lets your skin breathe.
VERSATILE COMPATIBILITY – GAME ONE has exchangeable cables allowing compatibility with multiple platforms such as PC, Mac, consoles, mobiles and tablets that feature a 3.5-millimeter jack input.
CLASSIC DESIGN – The classic slim silhouette and lightweight design of the Game One features a luxuriously padded headband and XXL plush velvet ear pads for maximum comfort. Robust mechanics and meticulously tested materials make for long-term durability.
Crystal clear conversations ensured with the professional quality noise canceling microphone that automatically mutes when boom arm is raised
Volume control conveniently located on right ear cup. Braided fabric cable
Open back design keeps head cool while delivering extreme sonic clarity and accuracy courtesy of Sennheiser’s model specific transducer technology (50 ohm)
Modern, lightweight yet robust design featuring plush velour covered XXL ear pads for extreme comfort
Crystal clear conversations ensured with the professional quality noise canceling microphone that automatically mutes when boom arm is raised
Volume control conveniently located on right ear cup. Braided fabric cable
Two year warranty when purchased from an authorized Sennheiser dealer
9 reviews for EPOS I Sennheiser GAME ONE Gaming Headset, Open Acoustic, Noise-canceling mic, Flip-To-Mute, XXL plush velvet ear pads…
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Adam Torres –
Has a lot of cross talk with cables. Bad Mic.
This is a good headset until you try and use the mic. This has been a problem from Day 1 and I’ve owned this headset now for maybe 2 years. It has very good audio quality for music, and game sounds. However, as soon as you hop into voice chat and try to talk to other people, you face the issue where YOUR game audio will come through YOUR mic, into THEIR headsets. This becomes very confusing, as a sounds on my end will sound like they are coming through their end.It is an issue with the cable. You get one audio cable that likely has poor shielding, and later splits into two different outputs for mic/headset.I can recommend this headset if you are a casual player, and your friends don’t mind your audio feedback, otherwise, get a different headset, or a separate mic/headset combo.
Noneya Bizness –
G4ME ONE vs G4ME ZERO
I wanted to write a review, not just about these headphones, but comparing them to the G4ME ZERO. I originally purchased the G4ME ONE, and upon waking up the next day, realized I bought the wrong ones. I wanted the closed version. So I ordered the ZEROs right away, and within a couple days I had $400 worth of headphones sitting on my desk.First off, both sound absolutely fantastic paired with an adequate amplifier. I gave the ZEROs a good test run with a couple long gaming sessions and listening to some tunes. I was impressed by the quality of the sound, they sounded great. Gaming is where I ran into trouble. I typically use closed headphones, but I’ve always used cheaper ones, which don’t isolate the sound as well as higher quality headphones. Games sounded great, but talking to teammates was very troublesome. They are so well isolated, I can’t hear myself talking. At all. Plug your ears with your fingers and try holding a conversation with someone, exactly like that. Even enabling the stereo mix setting that allows you to quietly hear yourself through the mic, it wasn’t enough. I just could not stand it. Enter the G4ME ONE.I finally unboxed my G4ME ONEs today and plugged them in. The sound quality is close on both, but these seem to be a bit cleaner, especially on the lows. On the ZEROs, bass felt ever so slightly “detached” from the mids, if that makes any sense. On the ONEs, the frequencies seem to blend better. They’re outstanding. Mids and highs are crystal clear, bass is clean and punchy but not boomy at the extreme low end. They sound very natural all around.One small con about both headsets, is that the volume wheel on the right ear cup doesn’t go to 0 volume. It only goes down to about 25% volume, which is a little irritating if you want to quickly silence your headset.A few other differences between the two is that the ONEs are an all-plastic design, whereas the ZEROs have a metal rod connecting the ear cups to the headband. How much that actually adds to the structural integrity, I don’t know. The ZEROs also come in a carrying case (that nobody in their right mind would use) and so the ear cups rotate 90 degrees to fit into the case. The ONEs only rotate a few degrees, which is fine for me. The ZEROs win hands down in comfort; it’s like soft, leather-wrapped pillows around your ears, and they’re large, but my ears got very hot very fast (and I was wearing them in a ~55-60 degree house). The ONEs have slightly smaller felt cups and are a little denser but no temperature issues. Other than that, they’re very similar.In summary, the ZEROs would be ideal if you’re just listening to music (but then why are you buying a headset?), and the heat isn’t an issue for you. For all around use, the ONEs are the clear winner here, at least in my opinion. The sound is incredible and slightly better than the ZERO, they’re plenty comfortable, and if you need to talk or hear a fire alarm going off, you can. They don’t suffer from the heat issues and feel reasonably durable.Overall, very, very happy.ZERO Pros: – The most comfortable headphones I’ve ever put on my head. – Excellent sound isolation.ZERO Cons: – Excellent sound isolation. So good that it becomes a problem to talk. – They get VERY hot, very fast.. no breathability.ONE Pros: – Ever-so-slightly richer and more fluid sound. – I can hear myself talk. – Ears stay nice and coolONE Cons: – Because of the open design, you can hear the outside world pretty clearly.. but this is to be expected. – Slightly firmer, slightly smaller ear cups. Fabric (microfiber?) instead of the amazing leather-wrapped heavenly marshmallows in the ZEROs. Still very comfy though.Both Pros: – Unbelievable sound quality. – High quality braided cord, doesn’t tangle. – Mic conveniently turns off/on when you flip it up/down.Both Cons: – Volume wheel only goes from ~25%-100%, not down to 0%.I have mine paired with a Sound Blaster Z sound card. Do not, I repeat, *DO NOT* try to run these without an aftermarket sound card, they WILL sound terrible. The onboard audio controller on motherboards does not supply enough power to drive them adequately, and is often accompanied by a fair amount of electrical interference. And don’t cheap out and buy a $20 sound card either, those typically don’t offer any more amplification than onboard audio.UPDATE (9/2017): After about 2.5 years (warranty is 2 years), the fabric on one of the ear cups split at the seam. See attached photo. Bummer. Sennheiser does sell replacements (Model HPZ 26) but I don’t have a clue how you’re supposed to put them on. Unlike other headphones, these seem to be permanently fixed.
M. Murillo –
The best PS4 headset, I’ve tried many!
TL;DR: All headsets have their tradeoffs. These strike the most perfect balance of the many I have tested.**Note: I am not an expert headphone reviewer but I have listened to a lot of headphones. I apologize in advance for my rambling.I prefer to plug my PS4 headsets into the bottom of my controller. I know the sound is not at maximum potential compared to a headset directly wired to the PS4 but it has a few advantages over other wireless options. For one, I found the connection to be more reliable both in not dropping audio, not having static interference, and having no mic connection issues. Second, I only have to worry about charging one device versus two. At third, I have more flexibility and variety when it comes to the headphones themselves.I’ve tried a variety of headphones/headsets including the PS Golds, Astros, Turtle Beach, and even high end headphones without boom mics like my Oppo PM-3s, Sony MDR1As, Bose in ear monitors with mic, Sennheiser Momentums, V-Moda ZNs, and even some HiFiman HE 400is. Long and short of it, I’ve tried a large buffet of different headset options and these are my absolute favorites for PS4 gaming. They offer the best balance of sound quality, durability, mic quality, comfort, reliabilty, and convenience.** Sound Quality vs. **A lot of my regular headphones (non gaming headsets) have better sound quality. For example, these could never compete against my Hifiman headphones. But regular headphones generally don’t have a mic and if they do, they aren’t as specialized as gaming headset mics. For example, the GAME One’s have sound cancelling tech in them that works really well. I have kids and they often can’t be heard in the background through my mic. Not only that, but a lot of times my regular headphones are too fragile or expansive to merit having them around as simply gaming headphones. A pretty solid headphone for use with a PS4 controller are the Bose Soundsport headphones, especially the ones with the Android compatible mic (the iOS mic is not compatible with the PS4 controller btw). I recommend them if you are looking for something very versatile.As for other gaming headsets, I’ll write about a few notable observations. I think these have better sound than the GAME Zeros. They are open headphones and they have better sound imaging (I can pinpoint individual sound sources better), a wider sound stage (they sound more like listening to my living room speakers), and overall better sound quality. As far as the sound quality goes, they aren’t quite as good as the Astro A50s but they are absolutely good enough and they have superior connection reliability and mic quality (the mic alone is why I would choose these over Astros).I also greatly prefer the open nature of this headset (they leak noise FYI, but not too much to be bothersome to my wife). Most headset headphones, unless they play back your own voice, make my voice sound muffled, like I am speaking underwater. This is due to the closed nature of the headphone. Since these are open, when I speak, I sound like I’m speaking naturally in my living room. I also greatly prefer the more expansive sound, I prefer it anyway over simulated surround sound. I think simulated surround sound is almost a gimmick. The trade off in sound quality has never made it worth it and I will always pick really good stereo over ok simulated surround.A lot of headsets seem to favor specific audio frequency bands. For example, I think the Sony headsets have more a V-shape, meaning they favor bass and higher frequencies. This makes for an exciting and fun sound but I think it’s somewhat fatiguing and the bass can blur out some of the midrange sounds (where most of the sound exists). Another example is how the steelcase headsets I tried seem to favor the midrange sound frequencies, which is good for identifying sounds with precision, things like footsteps and gun shot direction. To me, this sort of sound emphasis is somewhat boring. Compared to many I would call the Sennheiser GAME Ones as balanced. They have good bass, good midrange, and decent highs. They are an all-around headphone but don’t excel at a particular sound frequency (the Mario of the bunch).The other notable thing for me is that these can be powered very well with my controller. They get surprisingly loud and aren’t too power hungry. Many higher end headphones I used that have better sound can’t be powered by the controller (not a surprise). I thought for a long time that I was stuck having to use in-ear headphones like the Bose Soundsports I mentioned. When I saw how loud these could get (I never use them at max volume for example), I was very surprised.** Mic vs.**These have the best mic. Period. The mic’s sound isolation, voice quality, build quality, and convenience are fantastic.** Comfort vs. **I definitely have more comfortable regular headphones, like my Sony MDR1As and the Steelcase headsets are more comfortable. But with that in mind, these are quite comfortable. I have a big head and with a bit of headband stretching, these are comfortable for me for hours of gameplay. Other headphones may sit on my head more comfortable but they get sweaty. These being open backed don’t do that. So in the end I prefer these. They “disappear” on my head better.** Issues **My only complaint is that I wish the build was like the GAME Zeros, where the ear pieces swiveled and the whole headset can collapse. I also wish they had the carry case that those come with. If Sennheiser could blend the headband and case of the GAME Zeros with the open back and sound of the GAME Ones, they would be the perfect gaming headset for me on my PS4.
MikeL –
Amazing sound quality and comfortable fit!
I have been playing games for many years online via Xbox and have always used my surround sound and stock headset. I liked hearing my surround for the game and only the chat through the headset. Of course all of my friends had Turtle Beaches, and similar headsets for years and always said they makes difference. Knowing Sennheiser quality from using their studio headsets (even the cheap $20 sets offer affordable sound quality) I wanted to give these a try.I thought it would be strange to have an open back design in a headset, but it is very nice, breathable and comfortable. Although I haven’t used these much yet the little I have I could tell a huge difference! I adjusted the Xbox settings to have everything come through the headset. The new remake of COD wasn’t coming through my surround sound like the old games would clearly. With these I could hear which direction sounds were coming from and a ton of detail that I was loosing through my surround.The sound detail from these are crisp and clear. Exactly what I would expect from Sennheiser! The velvet ear covers are very comfortable and the headset itself is very light. This will be nice for long hours of game play or retract the boom for music listening. The mic boom has a bendable section which can be adjusted to your liking. And the red on black has a very classy and sophisticated look.I highly recommend this headset for anyone looking for a quality headset that looks great, is light/comfortable and that has amazing sound quality! There is no comparing these to the stock headset and surround sound. These out perform those on every aspect!I will update this review later if anything changes as I use these more.**NO NEED FOR ADAPTERS!!**One thing I want to add as I had seen in other reviews. My headset came with two audio adapter cords which plug into the bottom of the left ear cup. The one cord is as you see in the pictures with the dual output. One for the mic and one for the headphones. The other adapter eliminates the need for an adapter when going to an Xbox One controller. This is a single cord coming out of the headset and it has a single 3.5mm 4 pole male plug that connects directly to the Xbox One controller with the 3.5mm headset plug. So no need to purchase additional adapters like the older units and other reviews!!
JP Powers –
A good second fiddle to the PC360’s
Very, very similar to my old Sennheiser PC360’s (which sadly finely broke), but just different enough for me to have a couple problems with it.Cons vs. PC360’s:1. Slightly smaller ear cups. Although it’s not a huge change it’s noticeable to me. I wear glasses, and in the winter a beanie, so if I wear these headphones over top they WILL make my ears hurt eventually. PC 360’s I could wear for days on end if I wanted.2. Head band is very stiff. This MAY simply be because my PC360’s were at least a few years old and were well broken in, I will not deny that. But I think it’s worth pointing out as I’ve now had the GAME ONE’s for a few months and they’ve barely softened up at all.3. Slightly different audio signature. Although it’s incredibly similar I can tell a different in certain areas. It’s not for the worse, or for the better, just different.Pros vs PC360’s:1. Removable headphone wire. This isn’t HUGE but it is incredibly nice. In the box is a standard split headphone/mic cord that’s quite long, and a much shorter cord that is a combo headphone/mic cord for smart phones or similar devices. This is GREAT for me as I use an Intel NUC running Linux for normal desktop computing and a big ol’ gaming rig running Windows for gaming. I can just switch out what’s plugged in to the headphones themselves instead of rerunning cords, and with the NUC only having one combo audio jack I get both sound and mic on both devices.2. More stylish. I don’t care what headphones look like, but these are, to me at least, nicer looking than the PC360’s.Conclusion:If these were priced exactly the same as PC360’s, I’d buy another pair of PC360’s every time. The question is how much cheaper do these have to be to change my mind? If these were … $20 dollars less, I’d save the money and get these. That’s how close these are. The PC360’s are such a close match to “the perfect headset for me” that I can’t help but prefer them, but even a relatively small price difference justifies the jump.
Adam A. –
Best You’re Going To Get For The Price
Looking for a headset that will up your fps gaming abilities or just something that will sound clean, crisp and deep? This is that headset. I’ve been playing fps games since the original wolfenstein, I played counter strike 1.6 professionally and have gone through dozens of headsets over the years. Don’t waste your money on all of the gimmick headsets. Turtle Beach, Plantronics, Steel Series, Razer, Corsair, HyperX, Logitech, Icemat, Asus don’t compare to these. Even some of the other Sennheisers (PC350, PC363) aren’t nearly as good.If you are playing games like counter strike this is ideal for hearing footsteps and round winning noises you need to hear. You will need a headphone amp or a sound card to be able to take advantage of these. It may not sound good if you don’t have a way to drive these so keep that in mind. You are able to hear people in the room talking to you with them on as long as you aren’t listening to anything to loud. These are not noise canceling if that’s what you are looking for then I recommend the GAME ZERO. I actually have two of these headsets, My first pair which I had for 1+ year my fiance took them as she didn’t want to have to break in a new pair to fit her head. Both my new set and 1+ year old set sound exactly the same. I’ve seen a few reviews on here unfairly blaming these when I don’t believe the user had a way to drive these high impedance headphones. Also people giving them a bad review after buying open box ones that were probably blown out. I’ve been through more than two dozen gaming headsets in my life, many I threw I broke. These are the best i’ve ever used or had.Pros:Top Sound QualityClear HighsClean MidsDeep LowsOpen EarBreathableSoft Ear Cups That Fit Around My Ears Not On ThemVery ComfortableCan Hear Things In The Room Without Taking Them Off When Nothing Is Going OnDon’t Hear Things In The Room When The Action Is Going OnShielded & Braided CordGenius Volume ControlStudio Quality Mic w/Simple On/Off (Lift Up Turns It Off, Pull Down Turns It On)DurablePrice @ What I Paid $169Cons:Price If Paying Retail $249Volume Doesn’t Go To Zero/MuteTight Out Of The Box (May Depend On Your Head)Needs Breakin Most LikelyMay Need Headphone Amp/Sound Card To Really Get The QualityI am using a Soundblaster Z sound card for these but have also used an ASUS Zonar DGX both worked great for me. I prefer not using a soundblaster but the ASUS wasn’t working well with windows 10 for me.
Nate –
Beware! Headset is great, ear cushions seem cheap *updated*
**Update**I contacted Sennheiser customer service and explained the issue. They sent a pack of two replacement cushions (at no cost to me) which are easy to pop in and out of the headset. I didn’t know that the cushions even came out before this, but still watch out for faulty cushions. Now that this issue has been resolved I can say this headset is great and I am pleased with Sennheiser’s response.****This headset is great, but the cushion for my headset is either just cheap or I got a lemon.I received this headset in March, and I am writing this review on July 1st. I have had this headset less than 4 months and this happened. The right ear cushion ripped open.I am extremely careful with my things, I take care of them, especially this headset. I took really good care of them and the cushion on the right ear just ripped open. Either it was faulty when it arrived or they just have cheap cushions. Doesn’t appear there is a way to repair it for me. I had a $45 Logitech headset before this and the cushions didn’t rip open after years of use, but this pair rips open after less than 4 months.I wanted to contact Sennheiser about this but it appears there is no option for me to contact the seller.
Matt –
Best gaming headset I’ve ever used
Buy them. They’re better than anything I’ve used, and I’ve used:Turtle Beach Elite 800xAstro A50HyperX Cloud IIHyperX Cloud Revolver Splus a bunch of crappy sub $40 headsets.These blow all of those out of the water in terms of sound quality and mic quality. Without a single doubt, Sennheiser makes THE best microphone on a headset, period. Nothing even comes close. Now, for the sound, I love the open-back design of these. It allows for a much more robust soundstage, and a really unique experience if you’re coming from only using closed-back headsets like I did. Closed-back mean you can’t hear very much, if any, external noise when using them. If you game in a noisy environment, maybe look at another of Sennheiser’s offerings, but if you game in a relatively quiet space, open-back is the way to go. As for comfort, the velour (cloth) earpads are perfect for long gaming sessions. Gone are the days of sweaty ears from leather earcups.I cannot recommend these enough. If you are looking for something with “mic monitoring,” then look no further, because you can legitimately hear yourself talk as though you aren’t even wearing a headset with the Game One’s.9/10 audio (the open back does not allow for much bass)10/10 microphone10/10 comfortBuy.
PAUSER –
Stupid money making gimmick
We opened the box and realized it couldn’t be connected to our PC. Combo Audio Adapter was not included. The CV 05 Combo Audio Adapter is sold separately for $14.99. Really? It inconveniences customer. Childish gimmick leaves customer annoyed. Would be much better including the adapter and additional cost with the product.