{"id":524000,"date":"2022-12-09T14:00:10","date_gmt":"2022-12-09T11:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/an-affordable-gaming-headset-thats-also-great-for-music\/"},"modified":"2022-12-09T14:00:10","modified_gmt":"2022-12-09T11:00:10","slug":"an-affordable-gaming-headset-thats-also-great-for-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-affordable-gaming-headset-thats-also-great-for-music\/","title":{"rendered":"#An Affordable Gaming Headset That\u2019s Also Great for Music"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a373c8273aba\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-affordable-gaming-headset-thats-also-great-for-music\/#%E2%80%9CAn_Affordable_Gaming_Headset_Thats_Also_Great_for_Music%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;An Affordable Gaming Headset That\u2019s Also Great for Music&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-affordable-gaming-headset-thats-also-great-for-music\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-affordable-gaming-headset-thats-also-great-for-music\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-affordable-gaming-headset-thats-also-great-for-music\/#Build_and_Design\" >Build and Design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-affordable-gaming-headset-thats-also-great-for-music\/#Fit_and_Comfort\" >Fit and Comfort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-affordable-gaming-headset-thats-also-great-for-music\/#Connectivity\" >Connectivity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-affordable-gaming-headset-thats-also-great-for-music\/#Sound_Quality_and_Music\" >Sound Quality and Music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-affordable-gaming-headset-thats-also-great-for-music\/#Gaming_and_Voice\" >Gaming and Voice<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-affordable-gaming-headset-thats-also-great-for-music\/#Microphone_Audio_Sample\" >Microphone Audio Sample<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-affordable-gaming-headset-thats-also-great-for-music\/#Should_You_Buy_the_Drop_EPOS_H3X\" >Should You Buy the Drop + EPOS H3X?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-affordable-gaming-headset-thats-also-great-for-music\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-affordable-gaming-headset-thats-also-great-for-music\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CAn_Affordable_Gaming_Headset_Thats_Also_Great_for_Music%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;An Affordable Gaming Headset That\u2019s Also Great for Music&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\" style=\"\">\n<div class=\"rating\" style=\"\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong>7\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\" data-nosnippet=\"\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Does not work<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Barely functional<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Severely lacking in most areas<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Functions, but has numerous issues<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Fine yet leaves a lot to be desired<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good enough to buy on sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great and worth purchasing<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roaching best-in-class<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Best-in-class<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Borderline perfection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong>$79<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-851588\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/drop-epos-h3x-hero.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Drop + EPOS H3X front view\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Kris Wouk \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Shopping for an affordable gaming headset is often an exercise in frustration, as many of them take cheap components and try to fix them with software and features like virtual surround sound. The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/massdrop.7eer.net\/c\/156932\/385697\/4148?subId1=htg&amp;subId2=851585&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fdrop.com%2Fbuy%2Fdrop-epos-h3x-gaming-headset&amp;subId3=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=ir\">Drop + EPOS H3X<\/a> aims to be different, dropping the software and focusing on great-sounding components.<\/p>\n<p>The headset is a collaboration between online retailer Drop and EPOS Audio, formerly a division of Sennheiser. While the company affiliation may have changed, the people behind EPOS haven\u2019t and the engineers behind the H3X also worked on the popular PC37X and PC38X headsets from Sennheiser.<\/p>\n<p>While this headset is based on the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/EPOS-Acoustic-Gaming-Noise-Cancelling-Microphone\/dp\/B08YZ9NMB5?tag=lsmedia-13327-20\">EPOS H3<\/a>, Drop always likes to tweak a few things for its collaborations with companies. Did this matchup result in a great gaming headset without the giant price tag, or should you keep searching?<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline fullwidth\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Good for music, unlike many gaming headsets<\/li>\n<li>Great positional audio for gaming<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable for hours<\/li>\n<li>Mic design makes muting and unmuting easy<\/li>\n<li>Sturdy build<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Volume dial isn&#8217;t for everyone<\/li>\n<li>Cables could be longer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-blurb\">How-To Geek&#8217;s expert reviewers go hands-on with each product we review. We put every piece of hardware through hours of testing in the real world and run them through benchmarks in our lab. We never accept payment to endorse or review a product and never aggregate other people\u2019s reviews. Read more &gt;&gt;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_and_Design\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Build and Design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-851590\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/drop-epos-h3x-headband.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Drop + EPOS H3X headband and ear cups\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kris Wouk \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Weight (without cable)<\/strong>: 9.5oz (270g)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight (with cable)<\/strong>: 10.2oz (290g)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Take a quick glance at the H3X, and it looks close to identical to the EPOS H3 headset it\u2019s based on. That said, there are differences, both major and minor. On the minor side, this headset is available in a single \u201cMeteorite\u201d color option, while the H3 comes in black or white.<\/p>\n<p>One major difference is the headband, which isn\u2019t taken from the H3 at all. Instead, this is taken from the pricier <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/EPOS-Acoustic-Bluetooth-Gaming-Headset\/dp\/B099KW2J32?tag=lsmedia-13327-20\">EPOS H3 Hybrid<\/a> headset. This is a combination of cloth and imitation leather that gives the headset a slightly classier look than the model it\u2019s mostly based on.<\/p>\n<p>The frame connecting the two ear cups is made of polycarbonate, a type of plastic that aims to be more resistant to wear over time. This remains to be seen, but despite the plasticky feel, the headset feels fairly sturdy, thanks in part to the metal yoke.<\/p>\n<p>While the H3X definitely has the look of a headset, it doesn\u2019t include the LED lighting or bright colors you\u2019ll see on many headsets. This is a matter of personal preference, but I prefer the relatively understated look of the H3X compared to many of its competitors.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fit_and_Comfort\"><\/span>Fit and Comfort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-851591\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/drop-epos-h3x-mic.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Drop + EPOS H3X mic side\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kris Wouk \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The ear cups on the H3X use the same combination of cloth and artificial leather that the headband does. While it\u2019s mostly an aesthetic choice for the headband, the combination helps the ear cups balance breathability and bass response.<\/p>\n<p>The clamping force of the headphones is slightly on the tight side compared to some others. Fortunately, it\u2019s a good thing here. The headset never budged when I moved around, something that can easily happen with some other headsets, but it was never so tight that it became uncomfortable.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the H3X is quite comfortable, despite the tight fit. The material choices for the headband and ear cups definitely help breathability, and that goes a long way toward keeping the H3X comfortable for hours at a time.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connectivity\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Connectivity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-851592\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/drop-epos-h3x-cables.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Drop + EPOS H3X cables\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kris Wouk \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>PC cable<\/strong>: 6.6ft (2m) 3-pole 2 x 3.5mm with split TRS connector<\/li>\n<li><strong>Console \/ mobile cable<\/strong>: 4.9ft (1.5m) 1 x 3.5mm TRRS connector<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>This is strictly a wired gaming headset, and it\u2019s analog only, so you won\u2019t find <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/211843\/usb-type-c-explained-what-it-is-and-why-youll-want-it\/\">USB-C or other connectivity options. That said, you do get two different cables. The first plugs into the headphones on one end and has two 3.5mm jacks on the other: one for the headphone jack and one for the microphone jack on a PC.<\/p>\n<p>The second cable connects to the headphones via a mini jack on one side, and has a single 3.5mm TRRS connector on the other. This can plug into your phone or tablet as well as the Nintendo Switch or newer Xbox Series X|S controllers, but it also worked with the single headset jack on my gaming laptop.<\/p>\n<p>You may notice that the mini jack side on each cable has a red stripe. This is to help you make sure the cables are plugged in all the way. If you can see the red stripe, you haven\u2019t plugged the cable in all the way.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sound_Quality_and_Music\"><\/span>Sound Quality and Music<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-851595\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/drop-epos-h3x-volume-dial.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Drop + EPOS H3X volume dial\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kris Wouk \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Frequency response<\/strong>: 20Hz \u2014 20,000kHz<\/li>\n<li><strong>Impedance<\/strong>: 25ohms<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sound Pressure level \/ Sensitivity<\/strong>: 111dB SPL @ 1kHz, 0.7V RMS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Most gaming headset I\u2019ve tested, even higher-end models, haven\u2019t been great for music. In many cases, it\u2019s possible this is due to over-reliance on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/788867\/what-is-digital-signal-processing-dsp\/\">digital signal processing (DSP) for built-in EQ and virtual surround. Regardless of why most gaming headsets have a problem playing music, the H3X don\u2019t suffer from that issue.<\/p>\n<p>The H3X use the same size and type of driver as the H3, but they aren\u2019t delivering the same sound. Inside the box, you\u2019ll find a welcome note that shows a frequency graph, illustrating the differences between the H3 and the H3X. Overall, the H3X have been tweaked to deliver a flatter, more neutral sound than the H3.<\/p>\n<p>Many gaming headsets overemphasize the low end for wow factor in games, but this can negatively affect music. Listening to Junior Murvin\u2019s \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/jNl0Nb7XpaU\">Police and Thieves<\/a>,\u201d the bass is handled well, but it\u2019s far from over the top. Despite the more neutral graph, the H3X are slightly aggressive and forward sounding, even on this relatively relaxed song. That\u2019s not a bad thing, just somewhat unexpected.<\/p>\n<p>Turning to The Clash\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/N3A8uNG3GH4\">version of the same song<\/a>, the guitars \u2014 panned hard left and right \u2014 show the highly positional nature of the H3X, which makes sense for a gaming headset. Again, there\u2019s an aggressive nature to how the H3X handles the dynamics, but it\u2019s not in a bad way at all.<\/p>\n<p>Gaming headsets often sound very close up for music, without much of a sense of soundstage. Listening to the Dirtbombs\u2019 version of Sly and the Family Stone\u2019s \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7XHWPnKAuJw\">Underdog<\/a>,\u201d the headset was much more open sounding than I expected. There was just enough bass, but any less, and it might have been too little.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gaming_and_Voice\"><\/span>Gaming and Voice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-851594\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/drop-epos-h3x-red-stripe-connection.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Drop + EPOS H3X mic muted\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kris Wouk \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Microphone frequency response<\/strong>: 100Hz \u2014 10kHz<\/li>\n<li><strong>Microphone type<\/strong>: Electret condenser<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pickup pattern<\/strong>: Bi-directional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>To test gaming performance, I played a few rounds of <em>Halo Infinite<\/em>. Here the H3X showed yet another strength, as the positional audio is very precise. This wasn\u2019t just limited to sounds off to the left or right, but in front of or behind me. It was easy to catch the footsteps of someone trying to sneak up behind me.<\/p>\n<p>There is an onboard volume control, which makes adjusting on the fly fairly simple. This is a simple flat dial, and reaching for it can take a little getting used to, but it has raised ridges on it that make it easy to quickly reach up and make a minor volume adjustment.<\/p>\n<p>One thing to keep in mind is that this is a passive volume control, meaning that it can only lower the volume coming into it. This won\u2019t be an issue if you\u2019re plugging into a PC, but I noticed that the volume was slightly quiet when using the headset with an <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/823417\/how-to-connect-xbox-controller-to-xbox\/\">Xbox Series X|S controller.<\/p>\n<p>The built-in microphone takes a smart approach to muting. When you flip the mic up and out of the way, this mutes the microphone. Want to start chatting? Just flip the mic downward and it\u2019s unmuted.<\/p>\n<p>This might sound like a minor detail, and it is, but knowing whether your mic is muted can be important. With this design, you never have to second guess whether your mic is on or not.<\/p>\n<p>Voice quality through the built-in microphone is good, but keep in mind we\u2019re talking about a headset. For chatting with teammates in-game or coworkers on a video call, the mic is just fine. That said, if you\u2019re streaming on Twitch, you might want to consider a dedicated streaming mic like the JBL Quantum Stream.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Microphone_Audio_Sample\"><\/span>Microphone Audio Sample<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><!--[if lt IE 9]><![endif]--><br \/>\n<audio title=\"Embedded Audio\" class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-851585-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Drop-EPOS-H3X-Microphone-Audio-Sample.mp3?_=1\"\/><\/audio><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Buy_the_Drop_EPOS_H3X\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_6\">Should You Buy the Drop + EPOS H3X?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I was hopeful due to the Sennheiser lineage and the quality of previous Drop collaborations, but wasn\u2019t sure what I was getting into at first. After spending some serious time with it, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/massdrop.7eer.net\/c\/156932\/385697\/4148?subId1=htg&amp;subId2=851585&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fdrop.com%2Fbuy%2Fdrop-epos-h3x-gaming-headset&amp;subId3=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=ir\">Drop + EPOS H3X is one of the more impressive headsets I\u2019ve tried, and it\u2019s all down to audio quality.<\/p>\n<p>The headset isn\u2019t perfect. While the build feels fairly solid, it still feels plasticky, which isn\u2019t for everyone. Fortunately, the headphones don\u2019t lean fully into the \u201cgamer\u201d aesthetic, meaning you can use them for video calls without feeling out of place.<\/p>\n<p>If sound quality is paramount for you, but you\u2019re on a budget, the H3X is a great pick. Not only does it deliver on the gameplay front, but it\u2019s a solid set of headphones, which isn\u2019t always the case for gaming headsets.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Good for music, unlike many gaming headsets<\/li>\n<li>Great positional audio for gaming<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable for hours<\/li>\n<li>Mic design makes muting and unmuting easy<\/li>\n<li>Sturdy build<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Volume dial isn&#8217;t for everyone<\/li>\n<li>Cables could be longer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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