EPOS H6PRO Review

Manufacturer: EPOS
Where to Buy: EPOS / Argos (Racing Green)
RRP: £149.99

I’d usually start out a new headphone review singing the praises of the manufacturer’s previous efforts, but I must start this with a simple fact: the H6PRO from EPOS have got to be the most comfortable headphones I’ve ever used. Sure, they sound great and look the part, but man, that comfort.

The soft cushioned ear muffs are genuinely like wearing nothing at all, while the overall weight and form factor make them almost blend into my head when in use. As a premium set of cans, there’s no denying EPOS have done their homework in this department. That they also look bloody lovely doesn’t hurt things. The snazzy white version I was sent for review have the signature EPOS style to them; that is to say simple but elegant. No flashy colours or angles here. Just smooth contours and out and out style. The braided 3ft cable is nice and sturdy, resisting tangles and kinks very well indeed. The only downside here is that the 3.5mm jack is at a right angle, meaning it can occasionally get in the way when using a controller with back buttons, but for the most part this was a non-issue.

I was sent the closed acoustic version and not only do those ear muffs feel great, they do a fantastic job of blocking out outside noise (much to the chagrin of my lovely wife who had to repeat herself more than usual lately). I actually found myself just sitting with them on at times, enjoying the peace and quiet without any audio coming through them – but of course, the real centre piece is when there’s some noise coming out of those drivers next to our ears.

The sound quality is, as you’d expect, utterly excellent. Coming off of checking out the H3 and H3 Hybrid which already had excellent audio quality, these manage to one up them slightly thanks to that closed acoustic nature (the H6PRO is also available in open acoustic too mind). The echoing nature of a gunfight comes to life within the headphones, while dialogue sounds natural and placing footsteps or little incidental details is easy. Volume range is great, with the analogue wheel on the right ear featuring a solid start and end point this time, letting us know when we’ve hit max volume (although, trust me, you’ll know anyway). The wheel itself is improved over some earlier efforts in my eyes, being easier to turn accurately. Playing Far Cry 6, I found myself getting really immersed in the world thanks to the sounds of nature (and plenty of gunfights) coming through brilliantly, while even the less enjoyable The Good Life’s music was almost a saving grace to the game to listen to with these.

Mic quality is fantastic too, and is not only easy to mute with a flick upwards but, like the Hybrid, is magnetised on. This mean it can be easily detached or put back on without the need for risky clips or simply being a permanent feature of the set.

Between the H3 Hybrid and the H6Pro, EPOS have well and truly got us covered in the gaming space. Coming in at roughly the same price for each (around £149.99), both are hardly cheap enough to be an everyday kind of purchase, but the quality on offer is more than worth the expense. The H6Pro does lack the Bluetooth functionality of the Hybrid, but also doesn’t require constant battery power to function, is a bit more comfortable, and overall looks and feels that bit more premium to me.

Conclusion

EPOS have done it again, and as such the H6Pro comes easily recommended as one of the best set of headphones I’ve had the pleasure of using. The sound is excellent, the magnetic mic is a blessing, and the sheer comfort is almost worth the price alone. Whether you’re in the market for a new set or not, you should absolutely been looking to check these out.

Hardware provided by the manufacturer for review purposes.