This year, Beyerdynamic is adding to its gaming headset line-up with the brand new $330 MMX 300 Pro. We’ve gone hands-on with the MMX 100, 150, and 200 in the past, but the MMX 300 Pro utilizes the Stellar.45 driver from Beyerdynamic’s studio headphones and has been designed with long term comfort and repairability in mind. Does that make it worth the premium price tag? Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details.
Design
With the MMX 300 Pro, Beyerdynamic is returning to the basics of a gaming headset. Rather than loading it up with ANC or even EQ control, this simple wired headset will work on many different platforms, such as PC, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch.
The MMX 300 Pro’s design is simple. Large circular earcups attach to the headband with a metal yoke, and the cable connects to the left earcup. With the older MMX 100, I noticed a lot of cable noise when moving my head around, but that is not the case with the MMX 300 Pro. Its smooth cable didn’t render much noticeable sound when listening to music.
Controls
As a wired headset, the controls are also very simple and limited on the MMX 300 Pro. In line on the cable is a volume dial and mute button.
The microphone has notched positions and will pivot out of the way, but it is always attached. That’s a bit of a bummer because, without the microphone, these would be great stealthy on-the-go headphones that wouldn’t stand out as gaming-focused.
Beyerdynamic MMX 300 Pro: Video
Comfort
As with the MMX 100, 150, and 200, the one area where I feel Beyerdynamic falls behind the competition is in comfort. The MMX 300 Pro is the most comfortable gaming-focused Beyerdynamic headset I’ve tried, but I still think improvements could be made.
The MMX 300 Pro uses velour earpads with a well-padded headband. The headband has a small cutout in the middle to alleviate pressure directly on the top of the head.
My main issue is with the padding on the earcups. It feels slightly stiff and is shallow enough that the top of my ears rests against the driver covers. There is padding on the driver cover and It’s not nearly as fatiguing as the MMX 100 and 150, but it’s not as comfortable as some of the competition.
One of Beyerdynamic’s focus points on the MMX 300 Pro is repairability, which seems to be most noticeable with comfort components. The earpads, headband, and cable are easy to remove if a replacement is required.
Sound Quality
The MMX 300 Pro really shines in its audio quality. The Stellar.45 drivers deliver incredible clarity and imaging. I can easily see how these would be used in a studio setting. Beyerdynamic has tuned the drivers for gaming, though. Low frequencies have been enhanced for more immersion. Higher frequencies have also been adjusted for more presence in FPS games.
The lows are full and present but overall gentle and not overbearing. It is a very fun sound when listening to music. Even on bass-heavy tracks, I never noticed any distortion—everything was nice and tight.
When it comes to mids, Beyerdynamic has a certain way with vocals. Like with the Xelento Remote, vocal presence when listening to music is incredible. Some of my favorite tracks that I use to test headsets and headphones almost sounded new with the details delivered by the MMX 300 Pro.
Of course, that also translates well for gaming. Being able to pick out individual sounds and determine what direction they are coming from is crucial for competitive gaming.
My only complaint is that the soundstage isn’t very wide. Things sound close, but that’s okay for gaming. The main focus is being able to pick out individual sounds, and that is where the MMX 300 Pro excels.
Mic Test
As expected from a wired headset, the built-in mic sounds great. My voice came through clear and even without any digital enhancements, it was able to keep background noise at a minimum when the mic was placed close to my mouth.
9to5Toys’ Take
With its simple design, comfort, and exceptional audio clarity, the Beyerdynamic MMX 300 Pro has been a treat for listening to music and gaming. While wireless gaming headsets with charging stations, ANC, and all the bells and whistles you can think of have their benefits, there is also something to be said for a simple wired headset that just delivers incredible gaming audio.
One of the biggest competitors for the MMX 300 Pro, though, might be another headphone from Beyerdynamic, the DT 770 Pro X Limited Edition. Coming in at just $200 right now, these headphones use the same Stellar.45 driver and feature a nearly identical design. According to Beyerdynamic, the tuning is different and sure, you’d have to add your own microphone, but at $130 less than the MMX 300 Pro, plenty of stand-alone mic options are available.
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