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Updated January 10, 2024·
The 7hz Timeless earbuds offer exceptional clarity and detail in music, making them excellent for audiophiles who prioritize sound quality and are willing to invest in higher-priced audio gear. However, for gamers or those who need to multitask, the EPOS PC38X headphones might be the better choice due to their open-back design that provides a broad soundstage, good positional audio cues for gaming, and includes a microphone for communication. If your priority is portable listening with top-notch sound reproduction, go for the Timeless; if you want versatility for gaming and need a mic, consider the PC38X despite a possible trade-off in audio fidelity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 7hz Timeless
The 7hz Timeless has no clear advantages over the EPOS PC38X.
Advantages of the EPOS PC38X
Best in class for music
Best in class for phone calls
Best in class for gaming
Excellent for TV and video
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.6/10
9.5/10
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for music, while the 7hz Timeless is very good.
Gaming
6.6/10
10.0/10
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for gaming, while the 7hz Timeless is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.3/10
10.0/10
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for phone calls, while the 7hz Timeless is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8/10
7.9/10
The EPOS PC38X is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the 7hz Timeless is only fair.
TV and Video
7.8/10
9.0/10
The EPOS PC38X is excellent for TV and video, while the 7hz Timeless is good.
Noise Reduction
5.3/10
2.5/10
The 7hz Timeless and EPOS PC38X are both poor for noise reduction, though the 7hz Timeless is somewhat better.
Cost
$190
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The 7hz Timeless has a price of $190 and the EPOS PC38X costs $275.
"7Hz picked a bold name for the Timeless and frankly, got very close to justifying their word choice. Most importantly, the Timeless are good to go in stock form, so you don’t have to worry about source-matching and such. I can recommend the 7Hz Timeless to those who do not mind a dash of brightness up top, want a taste of planar in IEM form, and want one of the most resolving pair of earphones in the $150 - $300 price range."
"Lightweight and comfortable design, Mic arm with mute, Excellent tuning, Highly natural midrange voicing, Clean and separated bass, Solid soundstage dimensions. Combining all day comfort and integrated coms with a balanced and spacious sound from essentially any source, it is hard to deny the versatility and value provided by the PC38X."
Get a great deal on the 7hz Timeless or the EPOS PC38X
About EPOS
EPOS is a relatively new company with a very long heritage. Previously known as Sennheiser Communications, EPOS is the result of the joint venture between the German headphone manufacturer Sennheiser and the Danish Demant that sought to develop premium audio communication solutions. They specialize in two main product groups, enterprise communications and gaming communication headsets and processing devices.
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