EPOS Sennheiser GSP 602 and GSX 300 Gaming Series Review

When it comes to gaming headsets, there are so many choices! EPOS Sennheiser GSP 602 is one of those choices.  Is it the one you want?  How do you know?  Do you go by looks, sound quality, comfort, design or a little of all those things? Maybe you look at the price alone?

We are going to take a look at two EPOS Sennheiser Gaming Series products, the GSP 602 Headset and GSC 300 External USB Sound Card.

EPOS Sennheiser GSP 602 Wired Gaming Headset

What’s in the box?

• GSP 602 Headset
• Cable PC (2 x 3.5mm)
• Cable Console (1 x 3.5mm)
• Safety Guide
• User Manual

Product Info and Specifications

General

Headphones

Microphone

Other Information About the GSP 602 Headset

Color:

One thing I really like about this headset is the fact it is not like many you see today with primarily black/silver/gray colors.  This headset is blue and brown (a golden, orange-brown).  It looks really nice and it is different.

Closed Acoustic Headset:

The closed acoustic headset design of the earpads means they are large enough to cover most ears. This is going to be a good thing when you look at the effectiveness of canceling outside noise.  It literally almost creates a seal over the ear.  At first, some might find this a little awkward.

Comfort:

The earpads not only prohibit outside noises, but they are really comfortable with the leather material that covers them.

The headband is also padded and has an adjustable pressure function to help you customize the fit to your needs. The ear cups are automatically angled with a  metal hinge joint and that along with the soft leather material and the layer of mesh the inside of the ear cup helps to keep ears cool and comfortable.

Design:

The headset is made mostly of plastic, however, it does not feel like that minimizes the quality.  It feels and appears to be a very sturdy headset.

Sound:

The sound produced by the EPOS Sennheiser GSP 602 headset is truly wonderful.  This is not completely surprising with Sennheiser, who is well-known for their products in this area.

You can get lost in the sound with no outside noise coming in and the balanced sound from low to high coming through crisp, clear and very smooth.

Pricing

Of course, anytime you are looking at a headset with these features, you can almost expect to pay a higher price.  The EPOS Sennheiser GSP 602 headset can be purchased for $219.00 and is available through their website, as well as Amazon and other retailers.

EPOS Sennheiser GSX 300 External USB Sound Card

When you think of sound cards, your mind does not automatically go to an external component.  Typically this is something that is built into your motherboard.  Let’s take a look and see what the EPOS Sennheiser GSX 300 has to offer.

What’s in the box?

• GSX 300 Sound Card
• USB cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Safety Guide

Product Info and Specifications

General

Supported sample rates

Audio outputs

Other Information – EPOS Sennheiser GSX 300 Sound Card

So, why do you need an external sound card?

Sound Boost:

Upgrading your audio with this plug-and-play sound card will be an easy way to boost your sound to a high resolution 24 bit / 96 kHz stereo or 16 bit / 48 kHz 7.1 surround sound.  This will provide acoustic clarity and a truly immersive gaming experience.

Design:

The GSX 300 is an in-line upgrade between your PC and headset.  The external component itself plugs in by USB and provides a volume control as well as a smart button that controls the sound modes and profiles.  An LED indicator shows you which mode or profile you are currently using.

There are only one microphone and one headset input.

EPOS Gaming Suite:

The EPOS Gaming Suite for Windows (proprietary) allows you to customize sound profiles in 7.1 Surround Sound.  You can create different audio profiles and control any background noise through the noise gate control.

You must have this installed to be able to toggle between profiles.

Pricing

The price for this external sound card is typically $79.00, however, at the time of this writing, Amazon has it on sale for around $68.

Verdict:

The EPOS Sennheiser GSP 602 Headset is a change in design from your typical gaming headset which intrigued me from the beginning.  If you add the features and fact it is made by a reputable company and appears and feels to be quality, I don’t think you can go wrong with this headset.

The price is a little steep but a little lower than comparable headsets.

The EPOS Sennheiser GSX External Sound Card brings something to the person that needs that extra boost for sound or just wants something really cool to add to their PC set up.  The price is not bad and it gives you some extra sound quality.

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EPOS Sennheiser GSP 602 Gaming Headset & GSX 300 External Sound Card are two great products by this company. The headset provides comfort, great sound, and it looks a little different. The Sound Card is a great way to boost the audio on your PC.

• Unique design and colors
• Great Sound
• Comfort

• A little pricey
• The coziness of the ear cup might feel too snug for some

• Price is reasonable
• Easy Setup
• Customizable profiles
• Nice boost in sound

• Software required to set up profiles
• Only one microphone and headset input