HeSuVi + Drop + Sennheiser PC38X
The community’s favorite competitive headset meets the community’s favorite free surround tool. Setup inside.
Why This Pairing Is Famous
The PC38X is widely considered the best sub-$200 competitive headset: open-back soundstage, superb imaging, great mic. Pair it with HeSuVi’s free virtualization and you have an endgame competitive audio chain for the price of the headset alone.
Recommended HRIR Profile
- GSX: the canonical pairing — Sennheiser virtualization on a Sennheiser-family headset is coherent and precise.
- The PC38X images so well that profile differences are subtle — GSX is the safe default; experiment from the HRIR database if curious.
EQ Notes
The PC38X is well-tuned stock. Apply its AutoEq profile and stop — most users need nothing more. If anything, a tiny bass trim for the most competitive setting; leave the mids alone, they are the magic.
Open-Back Caveat
Open-back means zero isolation — great soundstage, but noisy rooms leak in. HeSuVi cannot fix acoustics; a quiet room is part of the setup.
Setup Checklist
PC38X checklist: GSX profile, AutoEq and done, quiet room. This is the ‘buy once, hear everything’ competitive setup — no amp, no fuss.
New to HeSuVi? Download it here and follow the setup guide. Browse all profiles in the HRIR database.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the PC38X the best headset for HeSuVi?
It is the most-recommended pairing for competitive play: imaging, comfort, and mic in one package that needs no amp.
PC38X vs HD 560S with HeSuVi?
Both excellent. PC38X adds a great mic and slightly more fun tuning; HD 560S is more neutral. Either pairs perfectly with HeSuVi.
Do I need an amp for the PC38X?
No — 28Ω and very efficient. Onboard audio drives it fully.