PC gaming accessories need a unique selling point (USP) more than most. The markets for keyboards, mice and headsets are crowded and it can be difficult to stand out on sheer quality alone. EPOS | SENNHEISER GSP 370 doesn’t lack for quality overall and that 100+ hour endurance is some USP.
Aesthetic and Build
My all-time favourite headset is actually the SENNHEISER 373D from way back in 2017. Comparing the 373D to EPOS | SENNHEISER GSP 370 we can see the look hasn’t changed much in the last few years. GSP 370 isn’t flashy or loud, they might be a gaming headset but there is just one LED.
EPOS | SENNHEISER GSP 370 is all plastic and on first inspection feels flimsy and almost cheap. The headset is mostly plastic but still feels strong where it needs to be. When you flex the headband you can feel that it won’t break until you force it unnaturally to extremes.
Comfort
The cushions are comfortable but are not symmetrical. This actually doesn’t make any difference when you are wearing them as they are extremely comfortable. Unlike the EPOS | SENNHEISER GSP670, they don’t clamp your head like a vice-grips.
The headband has a gap in the middle which I thought was going to be a problem with my sharp head but the minimal weight keeps them comfortable for longer periods of time.
As I’ve mentioned before I have super sensitive ears and headsets with shallow cups often cause me pain after long gaming sessions. SENNHEISER GSP 370 are surprisingly deep, considering their overall size.
A Cosy Soundstage
The small cups and surprisingly effective isolation lend GSP 370 a very cosy soundstage. With no room to breathe, music, TV and film lacks depth. The small soundstage is far from its best when playing single-player games that lean heavily on atmospheric and immersive audio.
For competitive games that use stereo trickery and consistent directional/range cue systems, i.e. eSports, EPOS | SENNHEISER GSP 370 are near perfect.
Short on On-Board Functionality
The headset lacks any Bluetooth or wired option and you will need to use the USB dongle for everything.
GPS 370 is extremely minimalistic with their onboard functionality, giving us the now-iconic volume control on the left ear cup. The mic sits on a rigid boom which, identical to previous iterations, mutes when lifted up.
The only other switch on the headset is the power/battery checker under the right earcup. Sometimes it’s best to focus on the core aspects of a product instead of the bells and whistles.
While GSP 370 is compatible with PS4 as well as PC, it loses quite a few tricks on console. One more switch, button or dial would have gone a long way.
Software
Unfortunately, that minimalist design philosophy was not shared by the designers of the software. As mentioned in our EPOS | SENNHEISER GSP 670 review, Sennheiser’s Gaming Suite is an admirable effort. But without the headset set as default device on Windows most of the options in the software are greyed-out and unusable.
When all of the functionality is available, it’s not intuitive and some options seem unfinished or unrefined. Options like Noise Cancellation and Voice Enhancer are some of the few options worth changing as most of the other options give weird, unpleasant or unexpected results.
The presets for the EQ are mostly awful, making me question whether they randomly set them or actually had a professional tune them. The depth of options to change them yourself, should you know what you are doing, is commendable.
100+ Reasons Why
EPOS| SENNHEISER GSP 370 marries a plain look to impressive comfort. The audio works very well for competitive gaming but isn’t to the same standard with other games and media.
When your gaming headset has a feature as mind-blowing as a 100+ hour battery life, it makes it a lot easier to sell. Those of you tempted away by smoother bass or a more stylish build around this price will always think of these when hunting for a charging cable mid-game.
