Audio-Technica ATH-GL3BK Closed-Back Gaming Headset, Black

This is one of the precious few unpowered 2.5mm headsets with a boom microphone on the market which doesn't have a shared ground between the microphone and the earpieces. For that reason alone, it's deserving of your business. The TRS jack integrated into the left earpiece is a TRRRS which has a true five-conductor setup in order to separate the grounds between the microphone and earpieces as long as you use the cable (provided by the manufacturer) which terminates in separated 2.5mm TRS connectors. This will avoid audio hopping from your earpieces into your microphone due to ground looping, but only if you avoid using the second cable provided with the headset. The sound quality is great, as should be expected from this brand, but there are a couple notable caveats: - First, the microphone will pick up some background noise and some loud high-pitch sound can physically carry between the left earpiece and the microphone if it's loud enough. - Second, the construction of the left earpiece does have some plastic pop/crack noises as you tilt your head between your shoulders. That's caused by the TRS jack being pointed directly downward so the wire bumps into your shoulder and puts just enough torque on the earpiece to make it move enough to make that sound. The jack should, ideally, be realigned in future models to prevent this from happening, but it's not a deal-breaker.

These headphones are light, comfortable, sound incredible, and the mic is top quality but the cable isn't available for purchase so I'm making a new cable tonight and that's a huge bummer for this price.

Consider this an 'at first glance' review. I purchased this at 100 dollars to upgrade from a cheaper Corsair branded gaming headset. For the price point, the sound quality is better... but not all 'that' notably so. The construction however is much better. The metal parts seem solid enough, the adjustable headband is firm and does not slip nearly as easily as my old plastic one did which is nice. I feel like the swivel on the ear cups could go just a little further, but not much of a complaint, just a nit pick there. The cups themselves are soft with just enough give for comfort without letting the headphones mash against the head, I might consider replacement in the future for something just a bit firmer if there are options, but... nit pick. It comes with two cords, a very long one with a split end for the back of the PC, the freedom of movement is nice to have if you are close to the tower and or just want to eek out that tiny bit more sound quality. What makes this a 3 star review: 1. The volume wheel is 'tiny', and set into the case of the left headphone so far it can be somewhat difficult to adjust the volume without holding the entire left speaker in your fingers, and using the very tip of the thumb to adjust it. 2. The mute switch just above the volume is stiff, which in and of itself isn't necessarily a bad thing, but again, given its positioning, and the design of the switch itself, it is both somewhat difficult to flip the switch without holding the entire speaker and using the fingernail of your thumb or your fingertip. And it can be difficult to tell if the switch is in the up position or the down position. (Whereas on my old headset, the mute switch was a button toggle, it was relatively easy to push, and feel without trouble whether the button was in or out.) 3. The plug for the cord is vertical at the bottom rear of the left speaker and sticks out about an inch and a half, every time I turn my head to the left, I end up jabbing my clothes and or my shoulder with it. Partially a nit pick, but it is a minor irritation, and I imagine if one is rather rough with it, it's not going to be good for the cord in the long run. And finally 4. The microphone is 'quiet'. In order to get any reasonable volume out of it, I had to turn up windows' amplification to the max. I do not know if this is the long cord, or the microphone itself or something inbetween but my old mic was plenty loud with no issues. So just something to be aware of. One last little design nit pick... the slot in the headset for the microphone, and the shape of the microphone plug itself.... don't quite line up at all. Could be a case of lazy design, or reuse of a microphone from one headset to another, or any number of things... I do not know... but it does not look like these two things go together.

At first I legit thought they were broken or defects. Turns out it was the long cable the whole time. Ended up using the small cable it came with. bought a longer cord to fight this issue. I have a $140 pair of headphones that can match this one. Only downside to it. it doesn't support my large ears compared to this one. My friend recommended me it. It doesn't pick up my fan when gaming. The voice quality is good but you need to boost the mic sound to the max. At least for me, not for you? Bought it when it still in the $60. seem like I got a good deal at this point. I would highly recommend these gaming headphones. I don't believe, I'll ever find a replacement good as Technica, headphones anytime soon.

I’ve heard many great things about Audio Technica as a brand. This headset is ridden with problems. Constantly have to tweak with the wires to properly hear out of both earmufs. The foremost design flaw is the headset band. It routinely comes disconnected and in one of the many times where I’ve had to reconnect it, the material snapped to a point where I can irrepressibly fix it. Very disappointing as my first exposure to the brand. Sad I’ll be returning to Razer as my choice of gaming peripherals, but at least their products last longer than 3 months.

I've been using this for a few months now. Box says this is made in the Philippines. it's good value, comfortable around the head and ears, and has clear audio.

Edit - Now the 3.5mm jack has flat out quit on me for no reason do not buy this crap. Audio is easily one of the best I've ever had but the microphone died out of nowhere Now the audio is crackling and popping only after 3 months, questionable if I'll buy a replacement or not.

Amazing sound quality along with very light weight and comfortable headset. Only gripe is that it feels a bit cheap.

Sendo bem direto: a qualidade de áudio e a captação do microfone do ATH-GL3 são excepcionais. É qualidade de estúdio, o som é limpo, detalhado, e o microfone é um dos melhores e mais naturais que você vai encontrar em um headset. O grande defeito desse modelo é o conforto original. As almofadas (earpads) de couro sintético que vêm de fábrica são muito rasas. O resultado é que a sua orelha encosta direto no plástico interno do alto-falante. Para quem usa óculos e faz sessões longas no PC, a pressão na haste vira uma dor insuportável rapidamente. Para conseguir usar o fone sem sentir dor, fui obrigado a fazer um upgrade. Comprei as almofadas de substituição da marca LTYIVABHTTW (modelo Hybrid Velour compatível com o ATH-M50x, vendido aqui mesmo na Amazon, 170 mangos). Como o copo do GL3 tem um formato parecido, se você esticar a borda da almofada ela encaixa. O veludo na face alivia 100% a pressão dos óculos e a profundidade maior impede a orelha de encostar no fundo, que é o GRANDE PROBLEMA desse fone. Eu quase devolvi, quase desisti, mas esperei chegar as almofadas antes de desistir. Agora com essa gambiarra é simplesmente um fone perfeito para os meus propósitos. Com a troca das almofadas, o fone fica incrível. O problema é que, somando o valor do headset com o preço desse pad importado, o produto acaba saindo caro. O valor final da brincadeira fica acirrado com os produtos concorrentes tipo o Logitech G PRO X. O custo-benefício, que parecia imbatível só olhando o preço do fone em promoção, fica bem mais acirrado quando você coloca esse acessório obrigatório na ponta do lápis. Recomendo, mas compre já sabendo desse custo adicional. AUDIO TECHNICA POR FAVOR OUÇA OS CLIENTES! TROQUE O PAD DESSE FONE!

Para el precio tiene una excelente calidad de sonido, algo plano pero con un equalizador o amp, esta perfecto. calidad buena a pesar de que se sienten ligeros, muy muy comodos y el microfono excepcional realmente, tomo clases, hago streams y llamadas.. Algo infravalorado en amazon para lo que da

高級ヘッドホンみたいないい音ではないけど、それなりに音楽も楽しめて なによりも個人的にはASMRに特化してる。 asmr用と謳ってるワイヤレスイヤホンよりずっといい アンプ内蔵してない安価かつこのタイプでasmrを気持ちよく聞けるヘッドセット なかなか見当たりません。いい買い物をしました。 個人的にはasmrに刺さりまくったので星5

I used to use Philips H9505 ANC headphones in the office. Loved them but headband broke and I couldn't find replacement for a long time... I'm very picky about sound quality so numerous popular Sony, Bose, JBL ANC headphones just didn't sound good to me especially for the price... Finally totally accidentally I bumped into the Audio-Technica ATH-GL3 review and decided to give them a try. Love them so far: Pros: - Great sound - clean and airy - great for all kinds of music. IMO these sound better than most ANC headphones which are 3 times more expensive... - Good ergonomics - headset is very light and fits perfectly on my (large) head. - Closed design - isolates well in the office environment, once I turn on the music I cannot hear anything else. Doesn't leak sound. - Microphone doesn't pick other conversations going on in the same office (...I have some very loud coworkers...) - Two cables included - long one with 2 connectors and a short one with single connector. Cables have flat surface (not braided) so they don't produce a sound when touching clothing/table. - Wired - don't need to charge anything/anytime, reliable connection. Cons: - Microphone is not foldable into the headset (to hide it when you don't need it) - Connector on the headphones looks wider than standard 3.5mm - not sure how easy to find replacement Notes: - The headphones have high sensitivity/low impedance so they don't require a headphone amp - you can plug them directly into PC/Notebook using the supplied cables and they sound loud and great... - I actually ended up buying a small/cheap headphone DAC/amp (Fosi) and plugging the headset into it. The amp has analog Bass/Treble tone control knobs which allows me to tune sound quality to my taste for different records. And yep those simple analog tone control blocks are IMO by far better than any software equalizers... Total cost of the headset with the amp is still about 1.5-2 times less than most popular Sony/Bose headphones and the sound is better.

So good