Drop + EPOS PC38X vs Sennheiser HD 800 S

Q: Which is better, Drop + EPOS PC38X or Sennheiser HD 800 S?

Based on 7,546 Reddit comments, Drop + EPOS PC38X is the preferred choice with 93% positive sentiment vs Sennheiser HD 800 S's 81%. Drop + EPOS PC38X leads by 12 percentage points.

Q: Should I buy Drop + EPOS PC38X or Sennheiser HD 800 S?

If you want the safer choice based on community sentiment, Drop + EPOS PC38X has stronger approval ratings (93% vs 81%). However, Sennheiser HD 800 S may still be better depending on your specific needs, budget, or use case.

Q: What do Redditors love about Drop + EPOS PC38X?

Reddit users highlight: Current best value. Upgraded sound. Excellent mic. With 1,835 mentions and 93% approval, it's a well-regarded choice in the community.

Q: What do Redditors say about Sennheiser HD 800 S?

Reddit users highlight: Legendary soundstage. Precise imaging. Treble spike. With 5,711 mentions and 81% approval, it remains a popular alternative.

Q: How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?

This comparison analyzed 7,546 Reddit comments: 1,835 about Drop + EPOS PC38X and 5,711 about Sennheiser HD 800 S. Data was sourced from Gaming Headsets community discussions.

Q: How accurate are these ratings?

Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Well-discussed products with many mentions tend to have more reliable scores than niche items with fewer data points.

Q: Why trust Reddit over professional reviews?

Reddit users bought products with their own money and have no incentive to mislead. You're seeing hundreds of real opinions across different use cases, not just one reviewer's take. This crowdsourced approach surfaces both common praise and recurring complaints.

145 facts in comparison

These products are from different categories (Gaming Headsets vs headphones), so direct comparison may not be meaningful.

Based on 3,896 Reddit opinions. EPOS PC38XDrop + EPOS PC38X leads by 12 points.

3.9K opinions

EPOS PC38X leads by 12pts

Reddit's Pick

93%

Based on

1,835 Redditors

Winner

Drop + EPOS PC38X

~$169

1,030 opinions

tldr; PC37X upgraded. Better bass, same imaging. Current king of value gaming.

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81%

B+

Based on

5,711 Redditors

Sennheiser HD 800 S

~$1,899

2,866 opinions

tldr; Soundstage monster. Legendary imaging, treble spike bothers some. Detail retrieval god.

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🎵SOU

🎙️MIC

😌COM

📶WIR

🔧BUI

Points

Score by Category

Sound Quality

90%82%

Microphone

79%—

Comfort

59%77%

Wireless & Latency

0%—

Build Quality

56%69%

Why is HD 800 S better than + EPOS PC38X?

Better comfort (77% vs 59%)
Better build quality (69% vs 56%)
Legendary soundstage
Precise imaging
Treble spike

Based on 7,546 Reddit opinions

Clear Winner

Reddit prefers the EPOS PC38XDrop + EPOS PC38X

Winning by 12 points (93% vs 81%)

Better value

Better sound quality

Current best value

High confidence (7,546 mentions)

💬Reddit Sentiment

Based on 7,546 Reddit mentions

Overall Rating

EPOS PC38X

9.3/10

1,835 mentions

800 S

8.1/10

5,711 mentions

VALUE

EPOS PC38X9.2/10

800 S4.9/10

SOUND QUALITY

EPOS PC38X9.0/10

800 S8.2/10

MICROPHONE

EPOS PC38X7.9/10

800 SN/A

COMFORT

EPOS PC38X5.9/10

800 S7.7/10

BUILD QUALITY

EPOS PC38X5.6/10

800 S6.9/10

WIRELESS

EPOS PC38X0.0/10

800 SN/A

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Head to Head

Topic	EPOS PC38X	800 S
Value	92%	49%
Sound Quality	90%	82%
Microphone	79%	N/A
Comfort	59%	77%
Build Quality	56%	69%
Wireless	0%	N/A
Bass	N/A	29%
Features	N/A	58%

Category Wins

EPOS PC38X: 3|800 S: 4

Head to Head

EPOS PC38X: 3|800 S: 4

ValueEPOS PC38X

EPOS PC38X92%

800 S49%

Sound QualityEPOS PC38X

EPOS PC38X90%

800 S82%

MicrophoneEPOS PC38X

EPOS PC38X79%

800 SN/A

Comfort800 S

EPOS PC38X59%

800 S77%

Build Quality800 S

EPOS PC38X56%

800 S69%

Wireless

EPOS PC38X0%

800 SN/A

Bass800 S

EPOS PC38XN/A

800 S29%

Features800 S

EPOS PC38XN/A

800 S58%

EPOS PC38X

93%

81%

800 S

EPOS PC38X93%

800 S81%

EPOS PC38X wins by 12 points

Key Specs

Spec	Drop + EPOS PC38X	Sennheiser HD 800 S
Transducer Principle	Dynamic, open-back	—
Frequency Response Headphones	10 Hz - 30,000 Hz	—
Impedance	28 ohms	300 ohms
Sound Pressure Level	109 dB	102 dB (1 V)
Microphone Frequency Response	50 Hz - 16,000 Hz	—

Key Highlights

Drop + EPOS PC38X

👑 Current best value

🔊 Upgraded sound

🎤 Excellent mic

💰 Worth every penny

Sennheiser HD 800 SWinner

🌌 Legendary soundstage

🎯 Precise imaging

⚠️ Treble spike

💰 Used value now

Topic Battles

EPOS PC38X: 2|Tied: 1|800 S: 2

🎵Sound Quality

EPOS PC38X wins

EPOS PC38X

90%

800 S

82%

🎙️Microphone

EPOS PC38X wins

EPOS PC38X

79%

800 S

—

😌Comfort

800 S wins

EPOS PC38X

59%

800 S

77%

📶Wireless & Latency

EPOS PC38X

800 S

—

🔧Build Quality

800 S wins

EPOS PC38X

56%

800 S

69%

Based on Reddit sentiment across 5 categories

📈Where They Rank

💬What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Drop + EPOS PC38X

Best Praise

+7 pts

“I tend to not recommend my personal favorite products first as other people are not the same as me. That's why it's broken into different categories. The pc38x will be a better headset over the Penrose when it comes to pure sound, so you made a safe bet.”

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Top Criticism

+2 pts

“The hd560s won't work with the vmoda boom pro with out Modding and an adapter. It is better than the pc38x.”

r/gaming_headsets

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What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Sennheiser HD 800 S

Best Praise

+206 pts

“Only price fixing they did was honouring our $399 HD 800s BestBuy orders 🤣”

r/headphones

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Top Criticism

+85 pts

“Is this the same company who did that 800S abomination posted the other day”

r/headphones

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Sentiment Over Time

Drop + EPOS PC38X

Sennheiser HD 800 S

📈Historical Price Data

Drop + EPOS PC38X

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Drop + EPOS PC38X

All-time low: $149(2025-11)

$0 below 90-day avg

Sennheiser HD 800 S

All-time low: $799(2020-07)

$171 below 90-day avg

Which is Better?

Drop + EPOS PC38X Wins

93%

PC38X

81%

Drop + EPOS PC38X leads by 12 points based on 7,546 Reddit opinions.

Why EPOS PC38XWinner

Better Value for Money (92% vs 49%)

Why 800 S

🌌 Legendary soundstage
🎯 Precise imaging
More discussed (5,711 vs 1,835)

❤️The Love/Hate Breakdown

Sentiment Breakdown

52%Positive

Positive

52%

Neutral

44%

Negative

Based on 1,835 Reddit opinions

Sentiment Breakdown

41%Positive

Positive

41%

Neutral

50%

Negative

Based on 5,711 Reddit opinions

Specification Comparison

Spec	Drop + EPOS PC38X	Sennheiser HD 800 S
Transducer Principle	Dynamic, open-back	—
Frequency Response Headphones	10 Hz - 30,000 Hz	—
Impedance	28 ohms	300 ohms
Sound Pressure Level	109 dB	102 dB (1 V)
Microphone Frequency Response	50 Hz - 16,000 Hz	—
Microphone Pick Up Pattern	Noise-cancelling, bi-directional	—
Brand	DROP	Sennheiser
Manufacturer	Drop	Sennheiser
Color	Yellow	Black
Weight	0.6375 pounds	0.5291094288 Pounds
Height	200 mm (L) x 185 mm (W) x 117 mm (H) product packaging	5.66928 inches
Transducer Type	—	56 millimeter Ring Radiator dynamic
Frequency Response	—	4-51,000 Hz (-10 dB)
Thd	—	< 0.02% (1 kHz 1 Vrms)
Acoustic System	—	Open-back

Feature Checklist

EPOS PC38X: 4|800 S: 4

Feature	EPOS PC38X	800 S
Upgraded sound
Tuned for Performance – Audio is tuned specifically for clarity in gaming—hear all the critical in-game details.
Legendary soundstage
Treble spike
Quality Mic – High-quality electret condenser microphone with bi-directional pickup. Mic auto-mutes when rotated up.
Lightweight Design – Weighs under 10oz, making it comfortable for longer gaming sessions.
Includes two connecting cables: single ended 1/4 inches And balanced 4. 4 mm cable
Connectivity technology: Wired

Features extracted from Reddit highlights and enrichment data

⚔️Head to Head

Metric	Drop + EPOS PC38X	Sennheiser HD 800 S
Reddit Score	93%	81%
Mentions	1,835	5,711
Sentiment	+ 960- 70	+ 2336- 530

Where to Buy

Drop + EPOS PC38X

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All-time low was $149 on 2025-11

Sennheiser HD 800 S

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All-time low was $799 on 2020-07

Price Across Countries

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Sennheiser HD 800 S

🇨🇦C$280

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Drop + EPOS PC38X or Sennheiser HD 800 S?

Based on 7,546 Reddit comments, Drop + EPOS PC38X is the preferred choice with 93% positive sentiment vs Sennheiser HD 800 S's 81%. Drop + EPOS PC38X leads by 12 percentage points.

Should I buy Drop + EPOS PC38X or Sennheiser HD 800 S?

If you want the safer choice based on community sentiment, Drop + EPOS PC38X has stronger approval ratings (93% vs 81%). However, Sennheiser HD 800 S may still be better depending on your specific needs, budget, or use case.

What do Redditors love about Drop + EPOS PC38X?

Reddit users highlight: Current best value. Upgraded sound. Excellent mic. With 1,835 mentions and 93% approval, it's a well-regarded choice in the community.

What do Redditors say about Sennheiser HD 800 S?

Reddit users highlight: Legendary soundstage. Precise imaging. Treble spike. With 5,711 mentions and 81% approval, it remains a popular alternative.

How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?

This comparison analyzed 7,546 Reddit comments: 1,835 about Drop + EPOS PC38X and 5,711 about Sennheiser HD 800 S. Data was sourced from Gaming Headsets community discussions.

How accurate are these ratings?

Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Well-discussed products with many mentions tend to have more reliable scores than niche items with fewer data points.

Why trust Reddit over professional reviews?

Reddit users bought products with their own money and have no incentive to mislead. You're seeing hundreds of real opinions across different use cases, not just one reviewer's take. This crowdsourced approach surfaces both common praise and recurring complaints.

3,896 Reddit opinions analyzed · Last updated 6/25/2026

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