In-Depth Review: Sennheiser GSP 500

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Updated 3/27/2021.

TL;DR

• GSP 500’s build quality is solid — and Sennheiser has added design changes with added value for gamers who want a good sound experience — better volume controls, improved mic, and adjustable headband.
• Good performance overall, delivering balanced sound with outstanding fidelity, rich, extended lows (the extended bass at work), natural mids, and smooth highs.
• Open-back design and angled drivers deliver an expansive soundstage in all testing.
• Experienced some discomfort after two hours (open headband has less padding surface area to alleviate weight)— unlike the substantially thick, plush velvet padding on the Game One — the GSP 500s have an extra 38 grams/2.05 ounces.
• Experienced some clamping force on my ears in the long-run, with ears becoming overheated during longer sessions (try swapping them out with the GSP 600 earpads’ combined leatherette, suede-like surface for stronger ear cushioning and cooler surface).
• Overall, GSP 500 provided high-quality sound on both console and PC in extended testing, scoring 9/10 Bytes & Pixel cubes.
• EPOS|SENNHEISER current MSRP is $199.00.

Bytes & Pixels score: 9/10 cubes