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Epos PC38X Gaming Headset vs Hifiman Edition XS Headphones

Reddit prefers Hifiman Edition XS Headphones โ€” higher sentiment (100% vs 73% positive).

Epos PC38X Gaming Headset
#6 in Gaming Headsets

EPOS

Epos PC38X Gaming Headset

$169.00

73

Pros

  • +open-back
  • +Extremely clear
  • +Great purchase
  • +better sound

Cons

  • โˆ’Discontinued
  • โˆ’availability issues (in some countries)
  • โˆ’price fluctuates
  • โˆ’worse vertical imaging (than HD560s)
โ€œFor that price, the pc38x is better, it's got slightly better sound, and an in built microphone for the same price.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€