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Product Information
Specifications
Specifications
- Type: Open-back dynamic
- Driver Diameter: 45 mm
- Frequency Response: 10 to 35,000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 98 dB/mW
- Impedance: 45 ohms
- Weight: (without cable) Approx. 220 g (7.8 oz) / Approx. 227 g (8.0 oz) (including detachable microphone)
- Cable - Detachable: Detachable cable (1.2 m (3.9')/3.5 mm (1/8") gold-plated stereo mini-plug/4 pole); Detachable cable for PC (3.0 m (9.8')/3.5 mm (1/8") gold-plated stereo mini-plug/3 pole x2)
- Microphone Type: Electret condenser
- Microphone Sensitivity: -43 dB (1 V/Pa, at 1 kHz)
- Microphone Frequency Response: 30 to 20,000 Hz
- Microphone Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid
What's in the Box
What's in the Box
- ATH-GDL3 Gaming Headset
- Detachable microphone with windscreen
- Detachable cable (1.2 m (3.9')/3.5 mm (1/8") gold-plated stereo mini-plug/4 pole)
- Detachable cable for PC (3.0 m (9.8')/3.5 mm (1/8") gold-plated stereo mini-plug/3 pole x2)
Reviews
Customer Reviews for AudioTechnica ATH-GDL3 High-Fidelity Open-Back Gaming Headset
I've used this regularly for about 3 weeks now. I wanted to write a much more thorough review, but apparently there's a character limit.
The tl;dr is that it's been great. I only miss the wireless capability of my Corsair headset a little, but that was a convenience for me, not a necessity. The only hang-up I had was just some initial settings futzing in Windows 11 and the Realtek Audio Console, but that's not something I can hold against Audio Technica. Once I adjusted the bass, and some noise suppression settings for the mic, the input and output sound just as good as my Corsair headset.
The headset is extremely lightweight, coming in at about 8oz on my kitchen scale. I haven't noticed any real fatigue yet, and I typically wear my headset for 3+ hours almost daily. The one potential criticism I have is that I wish there was a smaller-sized headpad available. I have a small head, and it JUST so happens that the smallest size adjustment fits me. But seeing as it's some rubbery piece that pops out, it couldn't be too hard to make some other size-range options to swap in.
With respect to one of the other reviewers, I think they just chose the wrong headset for their needs. If you live/work in a noisy environment where your goal is to block out sound, then open-back headphones are most likely not for you. I've previously used open-back headphones, and personally I like that I can hear somewhat; it helps me be mindful of my volume when speaking. It also allows me to hear things like the doorbell, etc. Once my game/music volume kicks in, ambient sounds like my PC are easily drowned out, even when the fans spin up. I also appreciate that the open-back style keeps my ears a little cooler during long sessions.
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