ATH-GDL3WH Open-Back Gaming Headset, White

I have very little experience with gaming headsets... Because my head is too big! However, these sound great to me. I use them with the Turtle Beach Recon controller on my Xbox series X. I switched from the turtle beach recon 500s because I just couldn't wear them for more than like a half hour. The sound is comparable to those regarding what I think I should be hearing in game. I'm really liking the open-back though, sounds much more realistic, less like I'm closed in small room. Now that I have these, I'm not sure why anyone would want closed-back... Unless they're consistently right next to someone else they're trying not to disturb. What I can say is that I was blown away by the comfort of these. Like I said I have a large head (7 7/8" hat size) and large ears as well. These are so light and the clamping force is just enough to hold them in place. You don't feel them on the top of your head at all. I don't even have them adjusted all the way out, that's a first for me. The cushions are soft fabric, much better than hot pleather. Due to the fabric and open-back, these hardly warm up at all. I'm able to wear them for a couple hours with no fatigue. I may start using them for meetings just because they're such a pleasure to have on. They're also beautiful, I got the white version... Which is really white, black, and silver. They actually look like headphones and not flight equipment. Even the packaging is excellent, I held onto the box as it was so impressive. I've had audio technica mics in the past, it's one of those brands that I will pay extra for just because. But these were well worth $130 for me simply for the comfort and style. The sound just needed to work for Halo honestly.

This was the single best headset I have ever owned. The audio is fantastic, the headset is light on your head, ear muffs are large and comfortable, it breathes so my ears don't sweat, the mic sounds good, the manual mute toggle is nice, and I'm not cooking my brain with bluetooth since its wired. Only issue is that despite being 140$, the ear muffs are still connected to the headband with a single 2mm screw through an extremely flimsy piece of plastic, so within 3 months of use the ear muff snapped off and is dangling by a cord. I did nothing extreme, I treat it very gently. I'd thought I'd finally found a perfect headset for my very large head - now I am shattered. My disappointment is immeasurable, and I am honestly slipping into a depression knowing I have to shell out another 100$+ to try another headset that will either be too small of my giant head, or weigh 8 lbs. 4 of 5 stars, because mine broke and I'm very sad.. if you get one, treat it extremely gently, but its a very very good headset.

I wanted to love these. I did for the audio quality. Just not the build quality. The audio sounded great. Both for FPS and Adventure games. As well as for music using an Apple DAC. My problem with the build quality is that the it felt low end. It's lightweight but almost too flimsy. It's a creaky sounded headset when moving around, even slightly while sitting at the desk. You have to me laying down or hold steady for these things not to creak. Wish these were built a little "heavier" and sturdier, then I think they'd be perfect.

These open-back gaming headphones from Audio-Technica prioritize a wider sound stage for gaming. They are a bit boosted in the treble range form my knowledge to help make footsteps and other higher-pitched sounds easily noticeable. And they do this very well. In Halo Infinite, I could hear raindrops on the map clearly, in addition to footsteps of course. If you are looking for a gaming headset that gives you the most clarity all-around, this is a great option and are cheaper than other competing open-back headsets. Comfort is great for the simple reason that these headphones are one of the lightest, if not the lightest on the market at 220 grams. No head fatigue from wearing them in my experience. Ear comfort is great as well. These headphones are not made to emphasize explosions with punchy booms, they are about bringing out the details you may easily miss. Well worth the money in my opinion and I hope anyone who purchases these will find it true as well.

I had this headset 6 months before the microphone stopped working. Outwardly the headset is in perfect condition and I am especially careful with it, as it's mostly plastic body is quite flimsy feeling. The microphone issue is not related to the external plug in aux mic, but rather something inside the headset's circuitry. It just blasts static whenever I use voice chat. I've tried a few different computers and external plug in mics to confirm my understanding of the problem. I reached out to Audio Technica, and have spent over a month going back and forth with them. Finally they sent me a "replacement" which was just the external aux plug in mic lol. Obviously, it did not solve my issue. Now they claim I need to pay them $30 to send in my in-warranty headset for repair. Total joke, and Amazon won't hold their feet to the fire on the warranty obligation as I've had the headset more than 60 days. Scummy company, I won't be purchasing from them again.

Bought these for my grandson and he is absolutely loving them. He said they are probably something he will be using for a long time. Good quality, good sound.

I much prefer open back headphone for gaming, as i like to be able to hear my own voice while speaking. These are some of the best I have ever used. Super light weight, so wearing for extended periods doesn't cause any discomfort. The ear cups are nice and large. Microphone quality is excellent, and can easily be removed when not needed. The sound quality is excellent, even though its open back. Overall I would recommended to anyone who doesn't like the echoing sound of talking with closed back headphones.

Extremamente leve e confortável, bom áudio e o microfone é excelente. Pode usar por várias horas seguidas que vc não vai perceber que o headset está na cabeça.

Just what you would expect from Audio-Technica!

This headset is amazing, I can hear my teammates crystal clear, and I often get compliments on how clear my mic sounds to them. Gameplay is very immersive, and I can hear footsteps much better than my prior headsets. My main benefit of this headset is that it is very light, perfect for prolonged gaming sessions.

Son buenos pero por ser abiertos y de Audio-Technica yo esperaba bastante mas. Incluso por la impedancia un poco mas pesada que la mayoría de los audífonos gamer, creí que al combinarlos con un buen AMP el sonido resultaría mas preciso y con mas cuerpo pero no. Lo bueno: - Son súper ligeros, no aprietan, al ser abiertos tus oídos no se "ahogan" y las almohadillas son frescas y los sientes aún mas abiertos y cómodos. Al final sumas todo y puff!! Quizás los audífonos mas cómodos que he probado, tanto que son los ÚNICOS de diadema con los que puedo jugar acostado en la cama y realmente los disfruto. Pero ojo, no es tanta la diferencia contra otros audífonos gamer cómodos que hay por ahí. - No son los abiertos mas espaciados que hay, pero en comparación con la mayoría de gamer cerrados si hay una pequeña ventaja. - La separación de sonidos es brutal, el día y la noche en comparación con cualquier otra gamer cerrado. - Incluye un cable cortito perfecto para consolas o teléfono y otro muuuy largo con división para audio y micro, perfecto para tu PC aun cuando este lejos. Lo malo: - El micro es horrible, mis MH-751 esta 3 niveles por encima. Y la esponjita no me da confianza, pareciera que se empezara a deshacer después de algunos meses y tiene muchos "pops". - El sonido es súper opaco, con agudos y medios aplanados, raro de ver en Audio-Technica y lejisimos de los M50x, por ejemplo. Los graves destacan bajando la frecuencia con buena amplificación pero nada grandioso. - El cable de PC, aunque es largo y funciona bien, parece que fue el cable mas barato que encontraron. - Aprietan tan poco de las almohadas que se desacomodan fácilmente, no es nada grave pero no quería dejar de mencionarlo, si tu plan es moverte con ellos quizás te moleste bastante. Si su micro fuera bueno y el sonido mas cristalino sin duda diría que son los mejores audífonos gamer, pero con esas carencias NO. Y no pagaría mas de 1800 por ellos, los devolveré por lo mismo.