I have two different models of Epos headsets and a Sennheiser headphone, and they all are basically the same story. Just for playing games, Epos/Sennheiser are hard to beat. The microphones are always top notch (generally no mics on Sennheiser), as is the overall construction. They are comfortable enough for long gaming sessions, and the sound quality within games when played on a moderate to low volume is very good.
If you want them for music, there are some giant caveats.
If you fancy yourself an audiophile and like your music quiet and muted, you'll love these (audiophiles and grandmas have much in common). If you are a headbanger or bass head or just don't think grandma should touch your sound settings, then I wouldn't recommend buying Epos/Sennheiser headsets/headphones unless you have a very good DAC with an equalizer, and even then you are going to probably not like them. The sound they produce is anything but fun. Besides the hideous sound pressure (which attempts to hide sound artefacts and interference--not really a problem for at least 5 to 10 years), the overall sound is muted, and the bass is almost ridiculously weak.
Want to listen to Lawrence Welk? These will do great. AC/DC? Only if you are playing a song for someone like my wife who is habitually turning volumes down to barely discernable levels. If you like music by solo guys with guitars who think they've figured out that love is the purpose of the universe, by all means, consider Epos/Sennheiser. Other than that, Muzak is probably pretty good. If you go to the grocery store mostly for the music, these will do great. Everyone else should keep looking.
UPDATE March 10th [from post #4]
After I posted this I was still thinking about the headset when it dawned on me that the volume control on the right ear didn't do anything at all, and if it wasn't doing anything at all, then there was a problem.
Long story short, I sent the headset in, and they sent me a new one that works just fine. Actually it's awesome. I'm wearing it right now. May be my favorite headset.
If you want them for music, there are some giant caveats.
If you fancy yourself an audiophile and like your music quiet and muted, you'll love these (audiophiles and grandmas have much in common). If you are a headbanger or bass head or just don't think grandma should touch your sound settings, then I wouldn't recommend buying Epos/Sennheiser headsets/headphones unless you have a very good DAC with an equalizer, and even then you are going to probably not like them. The sound they produce is anything but fun. Besides the hideous sound pressure (which attempts to hide sound artefacts and interference--not really a problem for at least 5 to 10 years), the overall sound is muted, and the bass is almost ridiculously weak.
Want to listen to Lawrence Welk? These will do great. AC/DC? Only if you are playing a song for someone like my wife who is habitually turning volumes down to barely discernable levels. If you like music by solo guys with guitars who think they've figured out that love is the purpose of the universe, by all means, consider Epos/Sennheiser. Other than that, Muzak is probably pretty good. If you go to the grocery store mostly for the music, these will do great. Everyone else should keep looking.
UPDATE March 10th [from post #4]
After I posted this I was still thinking about the headset when it dawned on me that the volume control on the right ear didn't do anything at all, and if it wasn't doing anything at all, then there was a problem.
Long story short, I sent the headset in, and they sent me a new one that works just fine. Actually it's awesome. I'm wearing it right now. May be my favorite headset.
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