beyerdynamic MMX 300 (2nd Generation) Premium Gaming Headset
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Audio technology with outstanding sound quality is our great passion at beyerdynamic – and it shows. Anyone who has ever put on a pair of beyerdynamic headphones and listened to music or played their favorite game with one of our headsets will confirm this. Our DT 770 PRO is now a legend and our MMX 300 is recognized as THE professional gaming headset. Made in Germany.
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DarcyDarcy –
This is not going to be a review of the quality of the headphones as there is already a lot of very valid information and opinion on that topic in the reviews here and on the web. I’m going to focus on a a challenge I had and how it was solved, in an attempt to help others who may experience the same issue.The headphones are designed specifically to interface with the 3.5mm jacks on your computer (or phone for that matter). They come with two cables – one that ends in a combo mic/headphone jack and one that splits into separate mic and headphone jacks. I haven’t used the combo, i have solely used these headphones on my gaming PC and used the split cable. Its relevant to say that I use these for Sim racing and need to hear the car and environment sounds, but also communicate with other drivers.So, after plugging in the headphones everything functioned great. But the microphone was very quiet – basically inaudible to other users. This is easily fixed however by the windows settings for the microphone – go to levels and set volume to max and boost to max (+30dB). If you cant find the boost slider then you may need to update your drivers or go through the soundcard dedicated software (which is sometimes tricky to find..). This should get you up and running with all computers.The next thing was i had no idea how much of a benefit ‘sidetone’ has been giving me. My previous headphones had this built in (Astro A50 wireless – older generation). Basically sidetone takes the unfiltered microphone signal from the mic and sends it directly to the speakers in the headphones, allowing you to hear what you are saying. The isolation these headphones provide from the outside world, plus the relatively loud volume of the sim, meant my voice was completely inaudible to myself. Fine for others in the game hearing me though. For some this wont be a big deal, but for others that have had headphones with this feature in the past it might be very weird. I can imagine living without this feature in a sim racing setup as communications are infrequent, but with other games that require constant communication it would be too much of a compromise for me personally.So, to setup sidetone there are a few options. First, you need to understand that it is not a feature that Beyerdynamic has in any of its regular (non-broadcast focused) headphones. There are 2 options you can try in windows right off the bat. The first is under mic settings and check the box for ‘listen to this device’. The positive to this is that it provides clear and loud signal from your mic to your headphones. The well documented catastrophic failing (for this use) is the lag – it is unbearable. Other users may have a different experience, but mine was very negative. The second option is to go through the speaker settings, the levels tab, and find the input that corresponds to the mic (it could be simply ‘microphone’ or something a bit more obscure like ‘FB in) just max the volume slider and uncheck the mute to find which one gives sidetone). Once you’ve done that you should have good sidetone with no lag. Within the windows environment there maybe more options related to 3rd party software. Musicians may be able to provide more guidance on how DAW software deals with this.I had two different experiences. On my non-sim rig the volumes were just fine and the amount of sidetone was okay. I did have to boost the mic volume up to max vol and 20dB boost (one notch down from max), which introduced a fair amount of hiss into the equation – but I was trying a comparison to my sim rig settings and deliberately turned up higher than what you would need in an office type environment or ‘light gaming’ were headphone volumes are much lower. Note that both setups only had motherboard based on-board sound, not separate internal or external soundcards. This may give you additional options – but do the research, sometimes the options focus on the sound out and not the sound in.if my sim rig had the same sidetone volume as my other PC then I would probably have stopped there, but the volumes were just too low. The next option get complicated. Sidetone is what we call something that musicians use all the time. For a singer, being able to hear their own voice is critical, and this is called ‘mic monitoring’. The setups are quite straight forwards but need additional components. The first thing you need to know is that the mic on this headset is not a passive mic. Its a back-electret design that needs a voltage (not really a current incidentally). You may not know this, but your computer mic-in actually provides a voltage (3.2v on my sim computer, 2.8V on my other PC). Any setup that doesn’t provide a voltage between 1.5v and 9.0v to the mic will simply not work. As a note, within this voltage range it seems that the level of voltage doesn’t change the level of mic output. its more like a switch for an amplifier circuit in the mic itself. it works or it doesn’t.The setup that worked for me was to buy either a USB audio interface (M-Audio 192/4) or a stage type ‘personal monitor’ – but critically it needs to be something that can supply something called Phantom Power. This is a 48v signal that is ‘sent’ to the mic. It is designed for high quality condenser mics – i.e. not this one! (desk mounted separate mics for podcasts or studios etc are often condenser mics). So to make this work you need to step down the voltage to something in the acceptable window. On the Beyerdynamic website it states that 48v will damage the mic., it might not, but don’t be temped to try it – you may regret your decision. Instead a component like the Rode VXLR+ adapter is what you need. Plug that in in series with your mic-in in your new piece of kit (m-audio for me), hook up the device to your computer using suitable cables (XLR to 3.5mm jack for the mc and 1/4″ jack to 3.5mm jack for the line out from your computer). Enable phantom power to power the mic, and you now should be able to get a good loud mix of sidetone direct from the mic and game audio (or whatever) from your computer.Note: On the Beyerdynamic website it states that you need to find a Phantom Power to T-Power adapter. You do not need to do this. T-Power is 12v, could damage your mic and is exceptionally difficult to find as it is basically obsolete technology – Phantom power replaced it. To be accurate what you need (and what I created) is called ‘Plug in power’ – a low voltage Phantom Power, just like the soundcard in the computer.This journey took me many hours and a lot of wasted time as I discovered more things I never knew. I had to back out of a few rabbit holes and return a few items that didn’t work out. Just be aware that if the windows options don’t provide the volume you need, you may need to return the product for a SteelSeries/Astro/etc that do have sidetone, or jump in with both feet and start buying cables and electronics to do the job with the beyers.The end result is I have high quality headphones, and clear loud sidetone that is controllable and mixable, and the ability to control my speakers from the same USB interface. Additionally my electric guitar may be dusted off an I may try my hand at recording – that is really what the USB audio interface is designed for – not us gamers!I hope this helps someone that has similar questions. And all of the above is correct to my knowledge, but my knowledge is less than a week old, so if anything in the writeup above is incorrect, i ask that you be constructive with feedback!
Ryland –
For someone just getting into more expensive headphones for gaming, these are it. They hit way higher than their price point.The important part first. Keep in mind that these are closed back. Stock pads and no EQ: The highs are clear, albeit bright. The mids are present and well defined, the bass is a bit lacking, but what bass it does have is precise and enjoyable.I have been using these headphones daily for four months now. Easily the best headphones I have listened to so far. I use them for gaming mostly but also jam out to music as well. If I could describe these headphones in one word it would be clarity. Using these to play games is like cheating as long as the game has a good sound engine. You can hear precisely where people are. While I’m not traditionally someone that listens to it, in classical music you can hear the individual instruments and the friction on the strings. Acoustic guitar music also has also been extremely enjoyable on these. That is what completely blew me away. My similarly priced IEM’s that used to be my previous “big soundstage” set can’t even compete with this level of clarity. One thing I struggled to find while I was looking at reviews for this headset is the microphone quality. The microphone quality sounds amazing. While not a stand mic sound, it sounds far better than any headset I’ve tried or listened to before. I often get asked what I’m using to talk with while in discord and even in some games due to the unique sound of a clear and bassy mic.The only potential negative I can mention is the wire leading to the cans. I wish that it was either replaceable or had some sort of reinforcement sleeving around it. I’ve had no issues so far but I feel like it is its weakest link. Secondly, the wire leading from the cans to the audio source is a strange 5 pole, and to my knowledge, there is no replacement to get rid of the inline microphone mute switch which has no shirt clip. I won’t deduct any stars for these though as they are just design choices, not issues. Perhaps on v3?Advice to future owners of these:Bass can be boosted with alternative earpads, which in my experience also reduced the highs to a more comfortable level.Also, please note that to me, these sounded awful on integrated sound. I do not care if your motherboard said it can power up 600ohms. You need power. I know they are 32Ohm, but they need dedicated power. Doesn’t take much. I didn’t want to spend too much money on audio equipment since I was already spending so much on the headset. I bought two soundcards, tried it using onboard, then I bought a Schitt Fulla and then finally a SteelSeries GameDac. The Schitt Fulla was great, but the Steel Series GameDac did just as well for these specific headphones, and as an added bonus it provides a game chat balance on a dial, plus you can tune down the highs so it is not so sharp using its built-in EQ. Keep DTS off if you go this route. Yes, it is more money to add on to what is already an expensive headset, but trust me, properly powering these is worth it.Lastly, on Amazon they sell headband covers for the DT770, they fit these. It protects the headband and the one I got was easily washable.
Brian –
TL;DR This is the best gaming headset ive used. It checks all the boxes: great sound, super comfy, great isolation, built in mic.Not sure how these things aren’t the next big thing. (lack of marketing perhaps? not a “gaming” company?) I have used many gaming headsets over the years, wired and wireless and there are some decent ones; the one thing they all lacked was GREAT sound. Many sounded good, but not great. many also sounded like muddy poo… I’ve recently gone back to not only wired setups (wireless, while convenient, has other compromises) but good headphones; not headsets with mic. Ive been using a modmic 5 or vmoda boom mic for voice. Ive only heard good thing about Beyerdynamic for sound quality and comfort and was looking into their DT770 or 880 headphones. While reading their site, I stumbled upon their “Gaming” section and found they made a headset; two of them in fact.The audio specs on the MMX 300 2nd Gen look identical to that of the DT770. Some googling showed these were relatively new (debuted at CES 2017) and even found a few reviews from the past couple months. I took a chance on them and im glad i did.SOUNDThese are not flat but they aren’t v-shaped either. There is a slight bass boost perhaps but the mids and highs are still present and clear. Starting at the bottom, the bass is nice and deep but its not boomy or muddy. It is very tight and detailed with no distortion. Mids are not recessed. I found footsteps to be very easily heard which helps a ton. Highs are very good, not recessed and not ear piercingly bright either. They are damn near perfect. The sound profile on these is perfect for gaming and I think anyone would be happy with them for music listening too. The sound stage is the widest ive heard from a closed back earcup. The stereo seperation is amazing; the closest ive gotten to open-backs. I can much easier pinpoint locations of enemies and footsteps compared to other headsets ive used.The mic works great. its a flexible “wire” arm that stays wherever you put it. It will rotate up out of they way if i dont want to use it. Comes with a pop filter. My only complaint is it is not removeable. To the negative review here where the user thought the mic was bad, it probably was physically defective. I have no problems with mine; clean and clear.COMFORTIf im gaming for a few hours, i want a comfy headset. These are it. the huge plush earcups circle my ears, are soft and breathable; no sweaty ears. The headband is pillowy soft and like the earcups, fully replacable should it wear out from skin/hair oils. These are also super light weight which helps. Ive had some heavy wireless headsets that become uncomfortable and/or fall off if i tip my head too far forward or back due to weight and gravity.STYLEThese are understated. All black, no facy LEDs (who actually wants LEDs on a headset, on your head, that you cannot see while using?). These have no bling and that is fine. They are plasticy with some metal in the headband/arms. To be honest, they dont feel like an expensive pair of cans; but i dont care. That is probably the least important thing. Funtion over form here and they’ve nailed function.OTHERThis is a stereo headset, no gimmicks like surround sound. If you want your sound experience to sound like everything is in bathroom, look elsewhere. no fake 3d reverb effects here. The inline control pod has one of the best mute switches ever. most are tiny little switches on the side and you have to fiddle to find it. this is a large slider and is super easy and convenient. The earcups are velour and suprisingly seal really well. No active noice cancellation but the passive isolation is great. Definitely one of the better isolating sets ive used. One note i will caution others on, make sure you plug the cable into the headset ALL THE WAY. it is a very tight fit and my first attempt wasnt fully inserted and i was only getting 1 channel of audio. there really isnt a well defined click either when fully inserted which doesnt help.To sum up, buy these if you care about amazing sound quality and the convenience of an integrated mic and haven’t been happy with the rest of the so-called “gamer headsets”. this is audiophile quality sound that also just happens to be a gaming headset and cant be matched by anything else short of other audiophile headphones and seperate mic.
Alex –
I love these headphones so much I ordered a second pair just in case the first ever breaks.Let me start off by saying this is 100% a PC headset by design. Testing it with my xbox and mobile devices I noticed the sound can be somewhat quiet. This is easily fixed with a DAC/AMP combo like the Element II or Schitt Stack. If you don’t have the budget for a $400+ DAC/AMP I would definitely recommend the FiiO K5 Pro. (Probably the best combo under $200 imo). So this review is 100% based on using a DAC/AMP combo as intended by Beyerdynamic.1. Sound Quality: 10/10 This little beast is insane when you unlock its full potential with the DAC/AMP. Highs aren’t sharp, mids are neutral and don’t have that artificial warmth feeling, and WOW the lows on this headset are some of the best I’ve heard next to the Audeze Mobius. Other than that, the sound stage is enormous which is always a plus for live music and gaming. Just make sure you break them in properly by leaving them out on a music playlist at 50-70% volume for a couple days. You will 100% see an improvement.2. Performance: 10/10 If you are big into competitive FPS titles like myself this is pretty much your endgame headset. If you tweak it to the right settings, you could probably hear a feather hit the ground. Directional audio is superb considering these headphones have a V-shaped speaker design. You will never have an issue pinpointing where your enemies are. What I found that was really impressive was the capability of these cans to process vertical audio. Because the sound stage is so large, in most games where vertical audio is garbage such as (CS:GO, CoD, Tarkov, etc) you can actually distinguish where enemies are from above/below.3. Build Quality and Design: 7/10 The only reasons I give this thing a 7 out of 10 are because the microphone is hideous and non detachable. The cables and volume controller on the wire feel cheap, and the ear cups are faux suede whereas I prefer memory foam leather.4. Comfort: 10/10 With the right ear cups you can wear this thing all day with no fatigue. Just make sure you break them in by fully extending the head band and slapping a couple books in between. (A good time to do this is during the burn in period)All in all it is a great head phone and I would have no problem recommending it to audiophiles and gamers alike. I believe this headset captures the best of both worlds in a fun, and simple form factor while also providing great value. Do expect to spend $4-500 minimum to get the full enchilada with the MX300’s + an AMP/DAC.
Oz –
The best headset for gaming, music, ASMR, etc. Only downside is that it could get hot and sweaty, no proper cooling or air flow for the ears but that’s good, great noise cancelling! Lasted for 3 years until it randomly started not working in one side!
Johnathan Lea –
I’ve been using these for nearly 4 years and am quite pleased with them.I’m no audiophile and don’t do any fancy sound tweaking. Just plug them in and use them for gaming, conversing with friends, and casually listening to music/ASMR. Nobody has ever complained about the mic, and they’re comfortable enough to game for hours and then sleep in. They can be kind of warm, but they’re basically ear muffs, so what else would you expect without built-in air conditioning?There have only been two downsides to these: the mic’s flex pole is not very securely attached to the swivel on the can, and the faux leather coating on the pads has been flaking off.The first time I fell asleep when wearing the headphones, the microphone flex tube broke loose the glue that holds it in the swivel on the can. A bit of JB Weld fixed that back in place, and I’ve fallen asleep countless times in the years since then while listening to ASMR without any more trouble.The flaking has been a common problem with all headphones I’ve ever had, so that’s not limited to these. Maybe my face is just corrosive or something. I dunno. I’ve replaced the ear pads and stripped the coating from the headband pad so it would stop making a mess. The replacement pads I chose are actual leather, so they’ve not flaked.A couple of times they’ve seemed to become mono instead of stereo. This was easily fixed by just unplugging the cord from the can and plugging it back in securely. The plug is a very tight fit (thankfully), so just push it in firmly to make sure it’s fully seated. I don’t think this problem could be avoided without either an integrated (irreplaceable) cord or some kind of unnecessarily complicated latching mechanism. It’s such a rare problem that it’s not worth worrying about.
SergioSergio –
Por donde empezar… despues de años usando audifonos marca Steelseries y Razer (v2, Elite, Kraken) llego el momento de renovar headset, originalmente compre un Corsair Virtuoso que por sonido era bastante bueno, pero muy incomodo, además que su conexion wireless tenia interferencias constantes (además de ser pesados), luego de esa decepción investigue otras marcas, busque muchos videos y reviews, hasta que llegue a estos headset, lamentablemente de esta marca y modelo especifico no hay muchos videos en Español pero en Ingles encontre muchos halagos al mmx300 2gen y me decidi, algo caros para lo que tenia contemplado, pero valen cada peso que inviertes en ellos.Es como un mundo nuevo, la calidad y fidelidad del sonido es impresionante, el Corsair Virtuoso sonaba bien, pero estos son mucho mejores incluso en volumen alto no molestan y permiten captar todo con claridad, tal vez no sean wireless pero no pretendo usarlos en otro lugar que no sea mi computador de escritorio o mi portatil, son bastante comodos y la almohadilla por defecto es de muy buena calidad, además de ser muy livianos.Todos los audifonos que use antes vs este Beyerdynamic mmx3 2gen parecen un chiste, suenan sucios… mal… como dije anteriormente esto es como un mundo nuevo, volver a descubrir tu musica con sonidos que nunca percibiste o tus juegos al maximo detalle, los hacen una maravilla.Los compre en conjunto con una Sounblaster g6 y son una combinacion perfecta, al menos para gaming queda bastante bien (agregan el 5.1 y 7.1) y el modo Pure direct hacen que todo el contenido multimedia sea hermoso de escuchar, el microfono suena muy bien, no es el mejor pero para el uso que le dare es más que suficiente estoy muy satisfecho con la compra y espero a alguien le pueda servir esto escrito, esto es calidad pero tiene su precio, pero por la experiencia que entregan, lo valen.
Fernando Mendez –
I am absolutely in love with these headsets super versatile games, music, movies all sound fantastic. I have tried all the top end headsets on the market right now. I would say the top two you can get are these and the gsp 600 with the artics pro+dac behind them. I tried these with my gsx1000 and they do not have enough amp to drive these it says 32 ohm but you will definitely need at least 300 ohm to get the most out of these bad boys. I use them with my Soundblaster AE5 I use the high gain 150-600 ohm and they sound fantastic for games I boost the lows and highs, when I listen to my music I will just boost the lows a little. I have never owned a headset where I could use it for everything just change my EQ for different stuff. The comfort is awesome, the sound is fantastic, the mic is a beast these are perfect for me never been happier with a set of headsets. You don’t really hear about these headsets I guess beyerdynamic didn’t go to the extreme on marketing them but man these are a gem. When it comes down to it my main use for a headset is gaming I am a gamer to me. The most important part for gaming are the lows have to be punchy and I need some passive isolation to keep me immersed in the game I can’t stand being sucked into a game only to hear a lot of noise around me totally breaks the immersion and these have excellent passive isolation without being tight around the ears and the bass is deep and punchy. Kind of rambling off but I can’t recommend these enough. One main thing I didn’t mention when I play fps games I have never heard a headset that can pinpoint where the enemy is it is hard to explain but I can actually not only know what direction but also the distance from me. Just awesome I will share some of my specs that I use for these headsets on the Soundblaster AE5.Gaming= 7.1 Headphones, High Gain, 4 4 0 -2 2 2 1 2 4 2 EQ, Surround 20, Crystalizer 30, {32bit 96000HZ} 5.1 in windows sound settingsmake sure you select 5.1 settings in your game always want it to match what you have selected in windows sound settingsMovies= The same as gaming I think good bass adds alot to your moviesMusic=Direct HP, High Gain, 2 2 0 -2 2 2 1 2 4 2 EQ, Surround 10, Crystalizer 30, {32bit 192000HZ} Stereo in windows sound settings
David R.David R. –
After my Astro A50 gen 2 gave out, I decided to go to the interwebs and look for a successor. First thing I wanted to forgo was the wireless capability. Its convenient but not really necessary for me. I was also looking for a headset that would not only be good for gaming but also good for music. The old Astro A50’s weren’t that good in that department.Enter the Beyerdynamic MMX 300 MKII. I did a lot of research and these headsets were hitting every box. Only draw back was that they were not wireless and I would need to get an amp for them. Not really required but I knew that I would get the most out of it if I did.Do to the reason that I would mostly be using these for gaming and occasionally listening to music I decided to pair them with the Asto Mixamp Pro TR 2019 version. Two main reasons for that. I needed an amp that worked on both PC and Xbox One X and that it had the ability to control chat/game mix. I get plenty of volume and it sounds really good.One thing I do have to mention. If you decide to purchase these headsets do yourself a favor and purchase the Dekoni replacement ear pads. The ones that come stock are not that comfortable. I have a medium to large head and I felt a lot of pressure along my jawline with the old pads. But once I swapped them not only did the headset look aesthetically better but now I can wear them for hours with little to no fatigue. Added the link belowhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07X2Z4JX7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1Pros: Excelent audio for gaming and music Great built quality Excelent integrated microphoneCons: Need to pair it with an amp to get the most out of it The ear pads it comes with are not that comfortableNow I know these combined with the amp and replacement ear-pads are a bit on the pricey side. But trust me you will not be disappointed. The way I see it with care these headsets are going to last me a very long time. With wireless headsets they will eventually break and they are about the same or more than what I ended up buying
Tim –
I’ve owned these for a little over a month now, using them as much as I possibly could bring a hardcore leisure gamer and a music and sound enthusiast and procrastinating on how I’d write my review.First off I want to say that I am a collector and I pride in sound and quality so knowing that know that, know that this is not my only headset. I’ve used everything from the higher end Turtle Beaches to the Astro A40’s/A50’s to top of the line SteelSeries ones as well as Sennheiser.Now know that for the past 2-3 years my default headset has been the Sennheiser Game ONE which I still use mostly due to the fact I strongly dislike most closed back cans and also steer away from anything that does not operate via a 2.5/3.5/1/4 headphone jack meaning I steer clear from anything usb or wireless that uses “fake” virtual 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound. Open backs tho they do leak sound are so much more accurate and true.Now as for these being that as they are a closed back analog headset I will say that these are some of the best I have ever heard. They’re never overly sharp and for a closed can their positional accuracy is nothing short awesome. I play games such as COD, Rainbow Six, and Battlefield so knowing where everything and everyone is is key. Other games such as story driven ones you get the wow factor as it does very well at immersing you in the depth of the world. The comfort of these now I will say is something that takes a little bit of getting used to because tho they are very comfy in my opinion for long listening sessions they take a bit of breaking in due to the fact of the steel headband which can sometimes cause slightly fatiguing clamping force which I assure you does go away after time and use.This headset is definitely towards the very top of my list on its own and being the fact for any of you headphone fanatics out there it is modeled after the Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro which are one of my favorites.For anyone looking for one of the best headsets for gaming that money can buy, I can’t recommend these enough if you’re willing to spend a little bit more for a high quality, great sounding, and long lasting headset. I know I’ll be using them for a long time to come.