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QPAD QH-1339 Pro Gaming Headset Review
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I have the MMX 300 which is effectively the same product. I got it from a sale quite a while ago.
What I can say is that currently the microphone connection has started wearing out a bit. Also, once when I opened it, the plastic side broke into two halves. I could manage to get it back there, it's in two pieces alright but they fit together when the screws are there.
The plastic used in the MMX 300 at least isn't exactly the best. I've seen the same kind of plastic on cheaper lightning accessories; by the time you're going to change the bulb, the plastic has hardened so much that you can't really get it out without breaking it. The clips on the side are plastic, and very_frail. If you need to temporarily remove the headband and the cups, be careful with the screws.
The sound quality decent, the microphone quality isn't amazing but it is far better than some Zalman clip-on or other such alternatives.
When it's all said and done, I'd probably go for some Sennheiser alternative or get DT770 / DT990 from Beyerdynamics themselves and combine it with an Antlion Modmic. The headphones which the MMX300 and QH-1339 effective are, are a pair of DT770 32Ohm limited edition headphones. They're very easy to drive.
What I can say is that currently the microphone connection has started wearing out a bit. Also, once when I opened it, the plastic side broke into two halves. I could manage to get it back there, it's in two pieces alright but they fit together when the screws are there.
The plastic used in the MMX 300 at least isn't exactly the best. I've seen the same kind of plastic on cheaper lightning accessories; by the time you're going to change the bulb, the plastic has hardened so much that you can't really get it out without breaking it. The clips on the side are plastic, and very_frail. If you need to temporarily remove the headband and the cups, be careful with the screws.
The sound quality decent, the microphone quality isn't amazing but it is far better than some Zalman clip-on or other such alternatives.
When it's all said and done, I'd probably go for some Sennheiser alternative or get DT770 / DT990 from Beyerdynamics themselves and combine it with an Antlion Modmic. The headphones which the MMX300 and QH-1339 effective are, are a pair of DT770 32Ohm limited edition headphones. They're very easy to drive.
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SieB
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Might as well get the DT880s if these are only the DT770s. You can get the DT880s and a mod mic for the same price as these. Or get the DT770s and a mod mic for £150, same thing but £80 cheaper :\
The limited edition isn't available for such pennies. It usually adds something like 50€ to the standard edition of DT770 Pro to get them.
I'd probably get a DT770 or DT990 instead, especially considering what happened with the MMX300's in the long run. I'd need to open it up somehow and get it resoldered, it's just the connection on the microphone that's on the loose.
The plastic clip broke when I had to open the headset, as well as taking all the hair out etc. after ~3 years of use, and the plastic broke. I opened both of the screws holding the thing, but I went all the way with the other one after they were a bit loose. I wisened up for the other one (evenly loosening both screws) but such things aren't really expected to be found on a premium product.
Wonder why they can't use any kind of rubberized design or whatnot on it. The new MMX300 version has a bit different headband design to it but the clips are still made out of plastic if I see it right.
The standard price on this and the MMX300 is not worth even remotely what they're asking for. The headset is great, the mic is okay for what it is, but even at the sale prices you're paying extra for convenience. With a modmic you're nearly there as far as comfort goes, and the issue with this thing that the mic cannot be detached, and all fancy things such as volume control are on the USB "sound card" instead.
The main issue with Zalman Clip-on mics (aside from the fact that the quality is carbage) was that it loosely clipped on the headphone wire, modmic with it's magnets will stay there. the fact that you'd use two wires is a matter off a little bit of tape, a wire mod or just letting them stay there like that.
I just couldn't get a modmic at the time, only had a halfway-decent soundcard with an amplifier so these things being easy to drive was a good bonus.
They're good headsets don't get me wrong, but I cannot point them out as "flawless". I've been accused for using a WH for quite a few times when it comes to CS:GO.
Usually when you pay for convenience features, you can think of muting the microphone with PC360's or the options in Logitech headsets coming with the USB connection. These headphones are plain and simple; they don't have any kind of muting system on them. They expect you to use the USB soundcard (which has nothing but volume and mic mute) instead of offering features like the mic mute that the PC360 has.
I'd probably get a DT770 or DT990 instead, especially considering what happened with the MMX300's in the long run. I'd need to open it up somehow and get it resoldered, it's just the connection on the microphone that's on the loose.
The plastic clip broke when I had to open the headset, as well as taking all the hair out etc. after ~3 years of use, and the plastic broke. I opened both of the screws holding the thing, but I went all the way with the other one after they were a bit loose. I wisened up for the other one (evenly loosening both screws) but such things aren't really expected to be found on a premium product.
Wonder why they can't use any kind of rubberized design or whatnot on it. The new MMX300 version has a bit different headband design to it but the clips are still made out of plastic if I see it right.
The standard price on this and the MMX300 is not worth even remotely what they're asking for. The headset is great, the mic is okay for what it is, but even at the sale prices you're paying extra for convenience. With a modmic you're nearly there as far as comfort goes, and the issue with this thing that the mic cannot be detached, and all fancy things such as volume control are on the USB "sound card" instead.
The main issue with Zalman Clip-on mics (aside from the fact that the quality is carbage) was that it loosely clipped on the headphone wire, modmic with it's magnets will stay there. the fact that you'd use two wires is a matter off a little bit of tape, a wire mod or just letting them stay there like that.
I just couldn't get a modmic at the time, only had a halfway-decent soundcard with an amplifier so these things being easy to drive was a good bonus.
They're good headsets don't get me wrong, but I cannot point them out as "flawless". I've been accused for using a WH for quite a few times when it comes to CS:GO.
Usually when you pay for convenience features, you can think of muting the microphone with PC360's or the options in Logitech headsets coming with the USB connection. These headphones are plain and simple; they don't have any kind of muting system on them. They expect you to use the USB soundcard (which has nothing but volume and mic mute) instead of offering features like the mic mute that the PC360 has.
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Lystfiskern
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Really old news?
Thanks for the review but may I ask why these are reviewed now?
Arent these and the collaboration with Beyerdynamic datet all the way back to spring 2009?
Thanks for the review but may I ask why these are reviewed now?
Arent these and the collaboration with Beyerdynamic datet all the way back to spring 2009?
BabyWalrus
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My perceived differences between Q-pad-1339 and Beyerdynamic 880s
SieB
My Q-pads broke down yesterday evening, after a short but passionate relationship. I then considered different options, since I knew our local retailer was out of Q-pads (I was definitely ready to put another 320 euros to by a fresh pair), and accidentally stumbled upon this forum because of SieB's comment probably. Regretfully I wasn't able to find a definite answer, until today, when I then took upon me to buy a pair of 880s instead, as the Q-pads were sold out and I'm not fully comfortable with headset mics.
I have to say, after getting over the fact that I now have to buy a dedicated sound card, as the 880s with 32Ohm impedance and 96 dynamic range seem to be sucking my AMD integrated sound card completely dry, I have not regretted my decision one moment: Only now can I fully say I understand why for example Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A" has been better appreciated than the earlier "River"-album - his voice simply matured during the few intermediate years so much.
Where the Q-Pad exceeds the 880s in my current configuration is bass and isolation from background noise. The Q-Pad had a much deeper bass, as it had been designed to be used with integrated sound cards - to create an equally robust bass, the 880s require an amplifier. When I got direct audio out with an optical cable and plugged the 880s to a Harman Kardon amp, however, the bass came out perfectly. The Q-Pads also clearly put more effort into getting the bass out loud, since when listening to classical, strings are displayed more nuanced with the 880s. The Q-Pads also block background noise better: the 880s are only half closed, giving some noise through. The cup form of the Q-Pad also seems to have created a slightly superior 3d environment, essential for those fps players on top of their class - however, being a casual fps gamer and more of a strategy lover myself, I don't really miss that so much.
So all in all, for me it seems the Q-Pads were a kind of a gateway drug to audiophilia and the superior music experience provided by the 880s. But if you're only buying a dedicated gaming headset and plan to go to a lot of lanparties, then I'd recommend the Q-Pad for you.
SieB
My Q-pads broke down yesterday evening, after a short but passionate relationship. I then considered different options, since I knew our local retailer was out of Q-pads (I was definitely ready to put another 320 euros to by a fresh pair), and accidentally stumbled upon this forum because of SieB's comment probably. Regretfully I wasn't able to find a definite answer, until today, when I then took upon me to buy a pair of 880s instead, as the Q-pads were sold out and I'm not fully comfortable with headset mics.
I have to say, after getting over the fact that I now have to buy a dedicated sound card, as the 880s with 32Ohm impedance and 96 dynamic range seem to be sucking my AMD integrated sound card completely dry, I have not regretted my decision one moment: Only now can I fully say I understand why for example Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A" has been better appreciated than the earlier "River"-album - his voice simply matured during the few intermediate years so much.
Where the Q-Pad exceeds the 880s in my current configuration is bass and isolation from background noise. The Q-Pad had a much deeper bass, as it had been designed to be used with integrated sound cards - to create an equally robust bass, the 880s require an amplifier. When I got direct audio out with an optical cable and plugged the 880s to a Harman Kardon amp, however, the bass came out perfectly. The Q-Pads also clearly put more effort into getting the bass out loud, since when listening to classical, strings are displayed more nuanced with the 880s. The Q-Pads also block background noise better: the 880s are only half closed, giving some noise through. The cup form of the Q-Pad also seems to have created a slightly superior 3d environment, essential for those fps players on top of their class - however, being a casual fps gamer and more of a strategy lover myself, I don't really miss that so much.
So all in all, for me it seems the Q-Pads were a kind of a gateway drug to audiophilia and the superior music experience provided by the 880s. But if you're only buying a dedicated gaming headset and plan to go to a lot of lanparties, then I'd recommend the Q-Pad for you.
Thelosouvlakia
Classy-Fried-Chicken
What Beyer actually thought was "We don't spend money on advertising anyway, so let's give QPad the headsets so they will sell them for us"
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Oh my lord that cable... What the hell is this?! For a headset this price the cables look like they are from some 30Euro voip headset ready to break. Unless it's the photo that makes me think that.
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Oh my lord that cable... What the hell is this?! For a headset this price the cables look like they are from some 30Euro voip headset ready to break. Unless it's the photo that makes me think that.
TPC
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cable seems normal to me, whats the problem?
Thelosouvlakia
Classy-Fried-Chicken
TPC
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look at the cable that go from the drivers to the top band, that is thin, and thats one of the biggest design flaws of beyer cans imo
