Working from home has its upsides, but there is one aspect that can be infuriating: noise.
Definitely worth considering, even in the crowded headset market.If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Not only that, they sound great, come with a superb microphone, and they're comfortable on the head. That said, should you be happy to spend that amount of cash, you can be safe in the knowledge that the Epos H6PRO is built to a standard worthy of that price tag. The downside is that these also come with a flagship price tag of $179 (£149, €179) and one that you really need to debate whether you are happy with a wire or might instead consider going wireless-if there's one peripheral that's worth cutting the cord with, it's your headset. In terms of a new flagship, Epos has put together something really competitive and impressive in the H6PRO. If you're taking your headphones out and about or you're sharing a space with another person, the closed-back pair works a treat in blocking out the hustle and bustle of the wider world.īoth pairs share many desirable qualities, and I don't believe you'll put a foot wrong either way. If you're in a quieter spot, say your own bedroom, the open-back will be best. So your choice should really come down to your environment. Myself, on the other hand, with my preferred open-back pair, find I can hear pretty much everything going on in the office around me, through the mesh on the rear of the ear cups. Either that or he's choosing to ignore me.īest wireless gaming mouse: ideal cable-free rodentsīest wireless gaming keyboard: no wires, no worriesīest wireless gaming headset: top untethered audio The difference in noise isolation is so pronounced that since I've handed my next-door desk buddy, fellow hardware nerd Alan Dexter, the closed-back H6PROs for a whirl, it's much tougher to get his attention.
Whereas the closed-back cups block out much of the background noise. That means you will hear just about everything around you as if you're not wearing headphones, and to a lesser extent, those around you can listen in to your choice of tune. That said, the open-back really are aurally see-through. I'd rather have a more balanced response, and both models of H6PRO offer that. Personally, though, as a fan of the Sennheiser HD 650, I'm not overly fussed with pumping more bass into my ears. For that reason, if you want the bass shaking your eardrums you best look elsewhere. Neither headset is particularly overwhelming, however, and the tuning for these particularly drivers, on either set, is more balanced than some gaming headsets I've tested. So if you want a little more bass, volume, and resonance, the closed-back is the way to go. The closed-back version with leatherette ear pads is a touch harsher, but in turn, you do feel more of the low-end with this pair. This model is softer, more expansive, and tonally quite easy-going, too. The open-back design offers a light and airy soundscape, which is aided by the use of breathable mesh ear pads. Let's get on to the all-important audio factor then, and both models of the H6PRO come with brand new 42mm drivers. It feels extremely well-made in hand, and while primarily plastic, there's a metal headband running through the top of the leatherette-clad band that offers plenty of flex should you be a bit rough with it.
The entire H6PRO is very neat and tidy, in fact.
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