HD 490 PRO

When they say "Don't buy a gaming headset, buy a quality headphone and a standalone mic" they are typically referring to something wired and passive, such as the Sennheiser HD 550 or the HD 490 Pro. You get much lower latency, and much better sound quality for gaming than the typical choices. Though

I spent a lot of time thinking and writing about this in my HDB 630 review (here: https://daemonxar.com/2026/02/05/sennheiser-hdb-630-great-sound-questionable-price/#overall ) but I don't think the juice is worth the squeeze with the HDB 630, and I'd rather have the M4 for when I need ANC and a good

Tried both. Initially I preferred Bose. It’s true, ANC is decent but it fluctuates weirdly (probably due to a strange algorithm), but I liked the comfort, that is honestly “over the top” compared to all other BT headphones I tried in my life. I also prefer the Bose sound signature more. Initially I

HD 490 Pro and HD 660S2 are solid options as well if you don't want to instantly break the bank. Also the new HEDDphone D1 is one the best option under $1000 that has new diaphragm material tech that should offer close to planar-like speed and super wide EQ headroom (as much as I love Sennheisers I'

The best headphones are the ones made by companies for whom audio is their specialty. Go to r/headphones , ask "what's the best gaming headphones for [insert budget]?" You will not get a single recommendation of Logitech or Razer or HyperX or similar. And for a good reason. Some of their products ar

My vote is easily for the hd660s2. Own and game/listen to music for way too long everyday, I find myself reaching for the HD 660s2 no matter what. The 490 pros are a stellar can, and proof that Sennheiser can provide the perfect balance of consumer and mainstream in one cans tuning, with a great sou

I’m so tired of these audiophile dorks commenting on every fucking gaming headset question. I’ve had sennheiser hd 490 pros, beyerdynamic DT 900 pro Xs, sennheiser hd 560s and guess what i still use a gaming headset. Nothing better than a wireless headset with a good mic. The Razer BlackShark v3 has

I only get the crackle sometimes on the spawn screen. Something is definitely off with the audio. In beta you could pinpoint enemies through sound. Now it's really hard to tell. I use the sennheiser HD 490 pro which are excellent for gaming.

Top of the pops for me: https://daemonxar.com/2025/12/20/the-sennheiser-hd-490-pro-my-new-reference-open-back-a-warning-shot-at-sonova-both/#value-comparisons I very slightly prefer the tuning on the 6XX or 660S2, but between the better soundstage, comfort, and versatility it's a pretty easy call fo

I actually own both. Short answer: the HD 490 Pro is way more versatile. Comfort is the first big difference. The 490 has larger and deeper cups, lighter clamp, and just more space in general. For long sessions, especially with bigger ears, it’s noticeably easier to live with. Sound-wise, the 660S2