The Game Zero has several outstanding features that set it apart as a top choice for hardcore gamers. Here are the parts that I believe can use a little improvement. The bass on the headset is disappointing. For the test, I put on one of the most bass-heavy songs, Low Life by Future, to feel a little low-end thump, and even then, that oomph was missing. It felt as if the manufacturers decided to compromise a little on the bass to retain the kind of tightness and crispness the audio holds. Moreover, the volume on the Game Zero could have been a little better. Even when my PC and the headset’s volume was cranked all the way up, I still found it a little underwhelming. It wasn’t bad, but it didn’t blow me away or push me out of my seat. I remember wishing I had the option to raise it just a little more. Final Verdict Finally, the audio properties of the Game Zero are tuned with a flatter response curve than headphones intended for pure audio use. This provides a better definition for the broad range of sounds and sound levels typically incorporated in a modern game. Specifications Color Options The unboxing process will also introduce you to a detachable audio cable. With a total length of 118 inches, it’s a relief that it comes with the option of being detached from the headset. Unlike most audio cables these days that feature rubber and are exceptionally prone to damage, Game Zero offers a premium-quality braided cable that is manufactured with woven nylon. It gives off a high-end vibe that ensures protection. Design and Build

I liked the Sennheiser Game Zero, but I wanted to love it. There’s no denying that the headset is extremely comfortable and portable, and that it provides spectacular sound for competitive games. On the other hand, there’s also no denying that it overemphasizes (and sometimes distorts) voices, and its microphone alone is not worth the huge price spike over a comparable set of music headphones.It's worth noting that while they do come with an in-built microphone, this only works when you’re connected through Bluetooth - not the USB-C dongle. That’s because the dongle is focused on providing low-latency audio, so there is minimal disruption between what’s happening in your game and what you’re hearing. However, it does mean that you won’t be able to communicate with team-mates online.

The Game Ones are a bit of an awkward pair of headphones. They have plenty of merits, with attention to detail in comfort, decent sound quality and plenty of features. However, they don’t fit the mold of what should be expected from gaming headphones. It’s certainly not bad, just something that should be considered. Sennheiser Game Zero The metal components of the Game Zero are limited to the hinge that allows the earcups to rotate and to the joint that connects the headband to the earcups. and, thus, ideal for extended hours of gameplay as well. EPOS achieved the perfect balance in terms of the device’s It’s much more convenient than reaching for your amplifier’s or computer’s volume control. Both models showcase impressive positional sound quality, a comfortable design, and deliver accurate bass levels.In terms of earcups, Game One features plush velvet earcups that wrap comfortably around your ears. These oval-shaped earcups make listening to music for extended periods of time more comfortable, as they do not press against your ears. EPOS Sennheiser has been in the audio industry for a long time. In fact, the brand has acquired a position in most audiophiles’ top favorite brands list. EPOS gaming headsets, especially their well-renowned GSP series, maintain a reputation for brilliant engineering in terms of ergonomics, along with delivering impressive, balanced and focused audio. The Game Zero also feels well-built. The band itself is metal, fairly flexible and lightweight, and connected to the ear cups by two hefty metal pins. The ears also swivel flat with a smooth fluid motion I can only think to describe as “high-end” even though it’s…well, something as banal as rotating the ear cups. Hayden Dingman/IDG

Additionally, the ear cups are actually larger. The Game Ones could clamp down on the edge of your ear depending on how you wear them. Such is not the case here, though. The Game Zeros have larger earcups to accommodate, completely sealing off the sound. The starkest difference is likely due to the seal the upgraded ear pads create. The experience is more immersive, with sound effects creating a space much larger than the Game Zeros little brother.

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I usedTheWitcher3as a test subject. It is theperfect guinea pigasthemusic score of this game is superb. I was blown away.I must say that theatmospheric ambiance is perfectly captured. For FPS gaming, I played PUBG and Icouldhear my enemies’ footsteps clearly. The gunshotswerealso immersive and explosions – realistic. Hats off to Sennheiser for capturing such gamer goodness. Adjustable reverb, 7.1 audio, simple EQ, sidetone—it’s all adjustable from the GSX1000, with touch controls easily accessible on the top of the disk, surrounding a red digital volume readout. It looks like HAL 9000 went into building audio accessories. You can also save different profiles to each of the unit’s corners, which is important to know because otherwise you’ll (like me) wonder why it keeps resetting to the defaults whenever you adjust the volume. Hint: It’s your palm hitting the profile selector. Headphones for the high-end gaming market are a crowded space dominated by manufacturers specializing in that area. The Sennheiser Game Zero is an excellent entry in that arena from a company with an extensive and well-respected history of producing exceptional audio products. The EPOS GTW 70 Hybrid wireless gaming earbuds focus on offering a high-end audio experience for Switch and mobile gaming.

While testing both for extended periods (intensive CoD Warzone and Horizon), we all agreed that the mics sound very similar. Some of the Game Zero’s predecessors, with fairly high impedance, required an amp for the audio to be brought up to an ideal level. But with impedance as low as 50-ohms on the Zero, it is good to go with the on-board audio of pretty much any motherboard. Not having to use any third-party software, equalizer or device to enjoy the sound of your liking is a relief.There are additional options available from other providers. 7.1 surround often degrades the overall sound quality to achieve the illusion.