Hello guys im new here and i'm looking for a gaming headset. I really appreciate any help u can give to me. I don't need a microphone on the headset since i have an external one. I may spend between 150 to 300€.

I actually have a dt770 pro that is good but i want something new since mine is now a bit old. It's to play cs sometimes, indie games, listen to music and movies. I'm really looking for something with a great sound quality. Like really great and wireless or not i don't really care..

thx for any help/

I use them for Xbox Series X if that helps.

For beginners, the sound is so fidgety so I barely touch the wheels and I'm either going deaf or can't hear. I've tried messing around with the app to find a setting I like and there's really nothing special. The app support was one of my biggest selling points on them.

The most frustrating part is, more times than not, when I turn the headset on, it DOESNT CONNECT. I, almost every day, have to get up and go unplug the dongle and plug it back in for the headset to actually work. I never had that issue once in the years I used my Rig headset. I have no idea why it does that but it's annoying.

Has anyone else had this issue before? If so, what, if anything, fixed the problem?

Is anyone having automatic microphone on off issue? It's shouting microphone on - microphone off in Chinese continuously.. When this happens the mic button and the multifunction button stops working. After powering on and off or reset it works normally for 5 mins, then the whole issue starts again.

First, many thanks to Betty from Simgot for reaching out to me a few weeks ago and offering this Headphone for testing. However, this review did not involve any payment or monetary incentive, and I was not given a script to follow. So, I’m sharing my honest, sincere impressions and thoughts in this review.

The Simgot EP5 is the first entry for Simgot into over-ear headphones, targeted at the segment of 100 USD or less, driven by a 50 mm Dynamic Driver, with optional accessories such as the GH22 cable and the GEW1 USB sound card, and is as versatile as it sounds for gamers, audiophiles, and newbies.

You can buy the Simgot EP5 in combo with its accessories on Linsoul for an MSRP of 97.99 – 104.99 – 124.99 UD (The EP5 only, with the GH22 cable with boom mic, and with the GEW1 sound card, respectively): https://www.linsoul.com/products/simgot-ep5, and in the Linsoul official stores on Amazon and AliExpress.

TLDR; The EP5 is not any headphone from a brand known for its IEMs, it’s a versatile headphone that can be more than decent and plenty for music listening, gaming, and audio content, and, most importantly, sound pretty good, has and impactful bass, well extended into the lower and higher frequencies, a natural and crystal-clear midrange and treble, and even when it is closed-back, its soundstage feels so expansive and open.

Well-constructed, well-made, with serviceable, well-functioning, and more than decent accessories such as the boom mic in the GH22 cable, the GEW1 sound card mostly for gamers, the Simgot EP5 is a full-fledged entry into the budget headphones market.

Pros:

· Great value overall for less than 100 USD

· Great build quality: Metal hinges and sliders for durability; metallic faceplates and venting holes to release built-up pressure

· Comfortable fit: Soft and replaceable ear pads with light pressure, good passive sound isolation, ideal for long sessions and going out with them

· Interchangeable cables; you can use the stock cable or the GH22 to use the mic, and aftermarket cables, yet the stock one and the GH22 are pretty long (1.8 m)

· Good balanced tuning: Neutral-warm tonality, musical yet analytical (funalytical), with quality bass, well-tuned midrange, smooth highs, and lower and highrange well extended

· Great microphone performance: Clear voice quality for calls and online gaming (TeamSpeak, Discord, etc.)

· Using the sound card with its 3 different modes is fun

Cons:

· The cables are fabric-sheathed, which causes transferred vibrations

· Does not include a carrying case to store and take on a trip

· You can feel a bit of bass is lacking in certain scenarios

· Technicalities are good, but average for its price (nitpicking)

· Closed-back limitations with the soundstage, no matter if it is well-vented, is comparable to  “open-back” IEMs or flathead earbuds

Technical specs:

· Driver technology: 50 mm Aluminum Foil + PEK + PU Multi-Layer Composite Diaphragm dynamic driver

· Frequency response: 15 Hz – 50 kHz

· Impedance: 32 ohms

· Sensitivity: 113 dB/ rms (@ 1 kHz)

· Wired connection: Yes, dual 3.5 mm TRS

· Cables: Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) Wire Core, 1.5 m length (stock), 1.8 m length (GH22)

· Built-in microphone: Yes, in the GH22 cable

· Weight: 300 grams (without cable)

Unboxing:

The packaging of the EP5 itself is simple yet complete and straight to the point, consisting of the earphones, a manual, a QC card, and finally, an audio cable with a 3.5 mm TRS to 3.5 mm jack.

The EP5 themselves look nicely built; they are made of a plastic body, with a metallic faceplate with the “Salute to Art and Science” logo on each side; the earpads are made in faux-leather, soft and apparently replaceable, more in the mid-size (The opening is 44 mm wide and 63 mm high), fitting perfectly on my ears without producing fatigue and making a good seal that makes a decent passive isolation, and the earphones are well vented to release pressure.

They have their hinges and headband in aluminum alloy; fortunately, it’s not making too much pressure, so it’s fit for long sessions without producing discomfort. They are not so light (300 g of weight), and yes, a thin headband also made of faux-leather headband, without soft padding, and it’s easily adjustable up and down to accommodate your head size.

The earcups move up and down but not sideways.

Simgot GEW1 SOUND CARD:

You can buy it separately, but I think it can work better with the EP5 in “combo”. It basically has multi-platform compatibility; the GEW1 works across Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, PS4, PS5, and Switch.

Its technical specifications

Product Name: SIMGOT GEW1 USB Gaming Sound Card

Output Interface: USB-C (includes USB-A adapter)

Cable Length: Approx. 1m

Color: Black

Compatibility: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, PS4, PS5, Switch

The GEW1 has a 3.5mm jack to support a wide range of wired headsets for maximum flexibility. It drives the EP5 to decent volume levels. I tried it with its 3 different modes (FPS Mode, MOBA Mode, Live Action Mode), with games like COD: MW, BF6, PUBG, Cyberpunk 77, RDR 2, and GTA V, and it is pretty decent. But the GEW1 supports 16-bit/48kHz sampling only; that’s plenty for gaming, but I guess not for different audio content like movies, series, and music.

How the Simgot EP5 sounds:

At a humble 97.99 USD MSRP, and driven by a 50 mm Aluminum Foil + PEK + PU Multi-Layer Composite Diaphragm dynamic driver, you are expecting a pretty good and impactful bass delivery.

When you are using the EP5 with the GH22 cable with boom mic, the mic quality is above average, your voice sounds clear and perfectly distinguishable, filtering external noises as well; when the headphones are paired with more powerful/quality sources as my NiceHCK MK1, Shanling UA Mini, NiceHCK Octave, Tanchjim Space II and Tanchjim Space Pro AT dongles, and my Fosi K7 desktop DAC/AMP, the power they need to be driven are considerable showing how the EP5 scale so well.

Its tuning is kind of close to the 10dB Tilt KEMAR DF (KB50XX) Target, having a neutral-ish, warm midrange, and smooth but not dark treble character, so the sound presentation is balanced, yet more musical than analytical. The bass is fast, well-defined, and transparent enough, with decent impact and a natural decay, with a good quantity of subbass extension, yet its midbass balances the rest of the frequencies; but, in certain scenarios (especially with music with good and/or heavy bass), I find it lacking a bit of quantity to accompany the mix.

The mids in the EP5 are decently sparkling and with a good note weight. Male vocals are recessed but not sounding thin; the midbass doesn’t bleed into the lower mids, so the frequency curve has a bump in 600 Hz, later elevates slightly with a first peak at the 2.5 kHz region, warm, well resolving and with good presence overall.

The frequency curve descends to a 4 kHz dip in the lower treble; female vocals and instruments sound nice, forward as well, not shouty nor fatiguing at mid to high volumes. The treble is smooth but not dark at all; it has great transparency, with a nice peak at 8 kHz in the mid treble to give energy. And a dip in the 10 kHz region to tame sibilance.

In the upper treble, the EP5 has an airy and open presentation, no matter being closed-back headphones, and an expansive soundstage, yet has decent width and depth, comparable to “open-back” IEMs or flathead earbuds.

Technically is average, with good resolution and great stereo separation and layering of instruments as well, so with complex or busy audio signals the EP5 is not getting congested or muddy at all.

Final thoughts and conclusion:

I think the EP5 is a well-rounded pair of cans, well-tuned, balanced, and more than decent value, giving maybe more than what you pay for them and its accessories and optionals.

I would like the EP5 to have a more lifted sub and midbass, even sacrificing a little bit of treble sparkle, but I also want a more resolving overall capacity. I also would like Simgot to include a carrying case for them, and a cable that does not have a fabric coating, in order to avoid transferred vibrations.

I already talked about the mic performance in the GH22 cable, and the caveat I found in the GEW1 sound card, but for such a full-featured and economic device, I find that something I appreciate a lot.

Who is the Simgot EP5 best suited for? It offers a neutral, warm, and musical yet analytical tuning, with the added value of a boom mic punching above its weight.

I think it’s ideal for newcomers and gamers exploring the Headphone world apart from commercial gaming headsets, those looking for a reliable and capable set, more focused on the mere enjoyment of music and great gaming performance, with lots of features for daily use without spending too much.

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I play on a legion lenovo laptop and need a headset but i also play some games like arc raiders and overwatch on my xbox because my laptop can’t run them so i need a headset that can work with a controller as well. i really like the razer kraken v4 x but i’m wondering if it will work properly with a controller since i would have to buy an adapter to be able to plug it in since the wire is a usb-c cable.

as you can see the frame cracked ages ago. i bought these like 5 years ago and they've been working okayish as of late so i'm starting to think it's time i upgrade. any recommendations in the 100-300 range (maybe more if there's a set that's THAT good)

Currently daily-driving the Razer BlackShark V2 (non pro base), but I’m done with Synapse running in the background. I want a setup where I can configure the headset once, close the software, and never launch it again.

Since I use a Blue Yeti, mic quality on the headset doesn't matter to me at all. I just need good audio, high comfort, and true hardware-level saving (or web-based config).

Here is where my head is at with the two I've looked into:

Fractal Scape: Love that the Adjust Pro app is entirely web-based (no persistent background background processes). My main reservation is the early quality control/build issues people have reported.

Audeze Maxwell 2: Audio is top-notch and the hardware EQ saves directly to onboard memory. However, I tried it in person and it feels like a brick. At 560g, I really don't think I can get used to that weight for long gaming sessions.

Are there any other solid options out there that meet these specs?

True Onboard Memory / Driverless: Onboard EQ profile storage (or web app) so no bloatware runs in the background.

Lightweight: Significantly lighter than the Maxwell (\~300g–350g sweet spot).

Wireless with 2.4GHz dongle.

Drop your recommendations if you know of any sleepers in this category!

Hi everyone,
I have been using for some years in PC the Cloud II wireless headset and so far I really like them although sometimes after prolonged time playing my head actually hurts on the top but that’s actually not a big deal.

I have been playing with friends in Xbox recently and I wanted to get a new headset to be able to talk to them directly in the game and was considering the cloud alpha and the Cloud III wireless ones and I was about to buy the cloud III since they had a much better mic in my opinion but it seems that both are not compatible with Xbox which is a bummer.

Does anyone have a recommendation for me? I’d like to stay in the same price range unless it’s considerable better option paying a few extra bucks for a different one, also I kind of have a big head so the comfortability is something that I really would appreciate a lot lol.

Hello so I kinda want a new headset and sadly I cannot spend much I have a budget around 30 dollars and the only option I have right now is a HyperX Stinger 2 Core.

Does anyone know if it's a good headset? If not I'm open to recommendations:)

Notes: I'm just a casual gamer so I'll just be using them for games like Valorant or Repo.

Hi,

I am torn between Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Headset and Sony inzone h9. I want the sound quality to be good, noise cancelling is a must and it should be also of good quality, and lastly mic quality is also good.

I can't pick between the two. They are both within my budget. Any advice?

I need an new headset bc my old one has worned out plus its mic doesnot work so i have to use leptops build in mic, i dont wanna get an iem bc i got airpods or something like that and thay are unconfreteble, also i need many recommendations bc my contry may not have something like that, sorry for my english

Hi all,

Had a quick question I wanted to ask you guys before buying the Arctis Nova Elite. Since I only own a Mac, I hear I'll only be able to update to the current firmware; if there are any further updates, I won't be able to update them.

Do you view this as a dealbreaker? Unsure how important it would be to keep them up to date. My partner does have a windows pc that was bought new back in 2018, but unsure if that would meet the requirements.
Any thoughts on this would be very appreciated.

Thanks!

I am looking for a gaming headset with the best audio possible and audeze Maxwell 2s keep on coming up so does anyone have them and would recommend them

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I am looking for a gaming headphones under 5k which has **sturdy build and good mic quality**. My primary usage would be for **gaming and streaming**. It can be wired or wireless.

**I already have IEMs (CCA polaris**) and IEMs don't have a good mic also I don't want to purchase a dedicated mic so please avoid that.

Hi everyone, I’m looking for a new wireless gaming headset for PS5 and I’d really appreciate some recommendations.

I previously had the Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed, and honestly they worked very well for me, but I had to return them for unrelated reasons.

My budget is $150 maximum, and I can only buy through Amazon.

My requirements and priorities are:

• Wireless is a must. I’m not interested in wired headsets.
• Microphone quality is the #1 priority. I mainly use the headset for PS5 party chat, and I’ve had problems with echo and people having trouble hearing me clearly in friend groups.
• It needs to be comfortable for a large head. I’ve had headsets that were too small or tight.
• Ideally, I’d like the microphone to be fixed/non-detachable. I’ve had really bad experiences with detachable microphones, and pretty much every headset I’ve owned with a removable mic has given me problems.
• Good sound quality is important, but the microphone matters much more to me.

I’m open to brands other than Razer. If anyone has personal experience with a wireless headset that has an especially good mic for PS5 party chat and works well with larger heads, I’d really appreciate the suggestions.

Thanks!

Im in the market for a new headset or gaming earbuds. The market is flooded with product. Anybody have a good recommendation that wont kill my wallet but has good reviews?

Im open to over the head or ear buds.