Sennheiser GSP 300 Wired Over Ear Headphones with Mic (Blue/Black)

(Writing this review after using the headset for atleast one month)I have used several gaming headsets before, the Sennheiser GSP 300 is first pair of gaming headsets I have owned. I will describe the full unboxing below.Packaging:Starting with the packaging, the GSPs come with a very detailed box. It has a verification holo mark or sticker to check the authenticity of each pair of these headphones. Opening the box didn’t require any tools. The headset is packed in a black soft plastic box. The box contains the GSP 300, an audio splitter and a product information cum warranty card.Build:Next, speaking about build quality, the GSPs are beautifully crafted and designed for gaming purposes. The overall construction is made of plastic but it is extremely sturdy. It has a dark grey colour in general with matte black and glossy blue accents.Headband: First of all the headband is really flexible and is padded with blue breathable fabric material which is very comfy. The padding has a split design, it doesn’t really create a difference but just a peculiar design. The headband is adjustable up to 6cm of head height.Intuitive volume wheel: The volume scroll wheel is placed on the right ear cup. It is not tactile but very handy while in-game use.Microphone: The microphone on the left ear cup is not detachable. The mic is elastic and sturdy as it does not bend or take shape but easily reaches near mouth.Ear cups: The ear paddings are oval or ear shaped, it perfectly covers my ear though some people prefer round ear paddings. They are memory foam leather ear pads which doesn’t hurt the ears even after several hours of usage, but they get a bit warm and sweaty as they aren’t breathable like the headband padding. Also, if you wear spectacles, it takes the shape of it so you won’t feel pressure on your ears.Cable: The cable is 2.5 meter (8.2 feet) long and has no in-line control and neither is it braided. It is split into two outputs, one mic and other audio. The splitter is made of hard plastic which feels really strong. Also they have included a connector for the split cables which can used for mobile devices.Performance:Sound: Speaking of the sound, Sennheiser is one of the best at this job. Just the right stereo sound you would expect from a premium gaming headset.Noise Cancellation: If you ever have tried an active noise cancellation headset, you may have noticed the dead silence. That’s not the case here, the GSPs are truly circum-aural which kind of feels the same. You might experience sound leakage from the bottom part of the ear padding due to its oval shape, happens only if you are wearing the headset too tightly.Microphone: One of the best mics ever put in a gaming headset. Crisp, clear, zero hissing noise and uni-directional. Even it has a background noise reducing feature in built which makes a significant difference. Compared to other condenser mics, the pickup voice is low; it can be boosted to perform better. The headset has an auto mute function when folded, which is pretty handy.Conclusion:At this price range, you get several competitors such as the HyperX Cloud II (has a detachable mic), Razer Kraken Pro V2 (has a retractable mic) etc. The GSP 300 is more towards gaming making it the best one in this round up. I personally use it only for gaming, so I give this a thumbs up and recommend this to every other gamer out there. But again, your necessity and your choice defines the meaning “best”.Thanks for spending your crucial time to read this review, please rate this helpful if you found such.

I've been looking for gaming headphones for quite a while now and I had it narrowed down to the gsp, 300, 350 and a couple others. I finally decided to get it mainly because of my brand loyalty for Sennheiser (yes my decision to purchase was mainly because of this and I trust Sennheiser when it comes to audio quality) and I've owned a lot of their headphones and earphones but never their gaming series so I wanted to give it a try. I've been using it for 2 days now. They're good but of course I wasn't "mindblown" but don't get me wrong, they're good.Pros:1. Comfortable, fits my rather big head well when adjusting it to the maximum length2. Good microphone, transmits my voice clearly and avoids as much background noise as possible. The mic difference from my previous mic was very noticeable (by my friends).3. Can hear in-game sounds I didn't before on my regular headphones (which were also Sennheiser headphones for music) and can also determine the location of the sound. (no this won't make you better at Fortnite but it helps)4. Movable mic that can be put away which doesn't get in the way and can be muted.5. Volume control on the side (which I turn up to maximum and don't really use). The control also isn't very "slippery" like some reviews claimed it to be.6. Cable is long enough.Cons:1. Not great for listening to music but don't worry, it doesn't sound terrible if you don't mind the audio not being completely flat.2. Can wear for extended hours if you make sure to take it off and give your ears a rest every two hours cause it gets a little warm after use.3. Looks goofy but it's clearly not intended for outdoor use and I don't really mind that.4. Can feel the audio being very "closed" but that's right there in the title and once you get used to it it's alright.5. I felt they were a bit expensive for the quality.6. The build quality isn't great but not bad if you handle it with care. (does have a cheap plastic feel)7. No detachable cable or mic but this wasn't a dealbreaker for me.Overall, would recommend.

Read before you buyThe headset is the best gaming headphones for this price, its a bit heavy but not at all uncomfortable, super comfy, sound can go much loud in volume, clarity is hands down top class, ear pad super soft, the volume wheel easily accessible, mic sounds really natural and the clarity is top, great for mobile phones and musics movies and editing too,Setbacks areEar can get a little sweaty on long sessionMic has a little lower voice pickup yet greatCable and mic not detachableIts not base heavy only adequate bass which is great for me but may not be for others and its not muddy base the base is too clearGamers look, bulky its not great to use outsideCable not braided, its rubber but thick and durableBut its never a deal breaker, best in class i would highly recommend it, I loved it fir this price the price i bought was 5999, if its high dont buy, wait for the best price👍