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Sennheiser GSP 500

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Pros

  • comfortable plush padding on the ears and headband is excellent
  • build and sound quality
  • It clamps down tightly

Cons

  • it s got one last jointly developed headset to show off
  • t any bells and whistles here like virtual surround sound
  • Struggles to block out bass-heavy background noises

Key specs

  • 28 Ω
  • 107 dB
  • 10, 30000 Hz
  • Open
  • Stereo
  • On-Ear
  • Wired

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Sennheiser GSP 500 - Pros & Cons

Sennheiser GSP 500

Pros

  • comfortable plush padding on the ears and headband is excellent
  • build and sound quality
  • It clamps down tightly
  • and achieves a decent seal very easily
  • The headband is easy to adjust
  • EPOS Sennheiser GSP 602 is very comfortable
  • cleanest
  • polished and natural audio than
  • Dialogue sounds crisp and lifelike
  • welcoming
  • friendly and fun space

Cons

  • it s got one last jointly developed headset to show off
  • t any bells and whistles here like virtual surround sound
  • Struggles to block out bass-heavy background noises
  • poor passive soundstage performance
  • they lack emphasis in the bass range
  • the microphone picks up the keyboard quite a bit
  • clamping force isn t too tight
  • no noise cancellation on the drivers
  • s no static and audio distortion present
  • it doesn t feel heavy
  • there is not much in the box

Sennheiser GSP 500 - Technical Overview

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28 Ω
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Sennheiser GSP 500 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Width7.48 in
Depth3.15 in
Height6.5 in
Weight12.63 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeBoom microphone
Microphone sensitivity-47.0 dB
Microphone frequency10 - 18000
Microphone direction typeUnidirectional
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
ButtonsVolume
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black,Red
  • Black,Red,Silver
Acoustic designOpen
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Sound
Impedance28.0 Ω
Sensitivity107.0 dB
Frequency range10 - 30000
Driver technologyDynamic
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.12 %
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Connectivity
Cable length1.5
Type of connector3.5mm
USBno

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Sennheiser GSP 500 Sennheiser - Editorial Reviews (7)

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Sennheiser GSP 500 Sennheiser GSP 500/600 review: Two comfortable gaming headsets with very different sound
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Techaeris
Published: 11.11.2018
Sennheiser GSP 500/600 review: Two comfortable gaming headsets with very different sound
4.4

Our Sennheiser GSP 500 and 600 review takes a look at two similar gaming headsets from the company which differ in the sound department.

Sennheiser GSP 500 EPOS Sennheiser GSP 602 review
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SoundGuys
Published: 25.08.2021
EPOS Sennheiser GSP 602 review

EPOS and Sennheiser's last hurrah together is yet another expensive and decent gaming headset. Is that good enough, when $100 will get you something great?

Sennheiser GSP 500 EPOS Sennheiser GSP 500 review: a strong case for open-back gaming headsets
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PCGamesN
Published: 04.10.2018
EPOS Sennheiser GSP 500 review: a strong case for open-back gaming headsets

Sennheiser has torn up the rule book and made an open-back gaming headset to defy a market ruled by closed-back designs

Sennheiser GSP 500 Sennheiser GSP 500 Review
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TechPowerUp
Published: 26.07.2018
Sennheiser GSP 500 Review
5.0

Open-back gaming headsets are few and far between, but Sennheiser didn't forget about users who prefer them over their closed-back brethren. Let's find out if the Sennheiser GSP 500 offers enough to justify its hefty $230/€229 price tag and if it's a worthy replacement for the company's excellent Game One gaming headset.

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PC Mag Middle East
Published: 01.08.2018
Sennheiser GSP 500
5.0

The Sennheiser GSP 500 Open Acoustic Gaming Headset

Sennheiser GSP 500 Sennheiser GSP 500 Review (Page 4 of 4) | APH Networks
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Sennheiser GSP 500 Review (Page 4 of 4) | APH Networks

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Sennheiser GSP 500 EPOS Sennheiser GSP 600 Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 18.08.2021
EPOS Sennheiser GSP 600 Review
3.7

The EPOS Sennheiser GSP 600 are straightforward wired gaming headphones. Their boom microphone offers great recording quality, so your voice is clear and natural...

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