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Drop + Sennheiser PC38X Headset vs Hifiman Edition XS Headphones

Reddit prefers Hifiman Edition XS Headphones โ€” higher sentiment (100% vs 63% positive).

Drop + Sennheiser PC38X Headset
#7 in Gaming Headsets

Drop + Sennheiser

Drop + Sennheiser PC38X Headset

$169.00

63

Pros

  • +wired
  • +good price
  • +User satisfaction
  • +enjoyable

Cons

  • โˆ’Limited availability (closing)
  • โˆ’a bit pricey
  • โˆ’gave up after a handful of years
  • โˆ’not wireless
โ€œIf you really want a headset, Iโ€™d go For something wired like the PC38X... A bit pricey, but worth it.โ€
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Hifiman Edition XS Headphones
#2 in Gaming HeadsetsReddit favorite

Hifiman

Hifiman Edition XS Headphones

$209.00

100

Pros

  • +Instantly loved
  • +Good user experience
  • +Very open sound
  • +Bigger soundstage

Cons

  • โˆ’Mid range is recessed
  • โˆ’Voices sound more in the background (compared to m1)
โ€œIf you are chasing the dragon though and want to see whatโ€™s next, the hifiman edition xs is what I would recommend. Itโ€™s very different and has different strengths over the m1. It is very open so sounโ€