The Beyerdynamic MMX 330 Pro is an open gaming headset with a wider soundstage

The Beyerdynamic MMX 330 Pro is an open gaming headset with a wider soundstage

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In recent months, Beyerdynamic has targeted the gaming community with a series of high-end audio equipment. Game Rant reviewed the MMX 300 Pro in August and concluded that it provided more balanced sound than typical closed-back headphones. However, some players prefer open designs because they provide a natural soundscape or greater comfort. To satisfy this audience, Beyerdynamic has just launched the wired MMX 330 Pro with a breathable construction. The MMX 330 Pro is available now at retailers for a suggested retail price of $329.99.

From a distance, gamers would find it difficult to tell the MMX 330 Pro from the MMX 300. Neither are the thinnest headsets, but they are deceptively light, with the MMX 330 weighing a surprisingly reasonable 318 grams. However, upon closer inspection, the vent on the outside of the ear cups of the newer headphones becomes visible. These holes would allow listeners to stay more connected to their surroundings and reduce heat buildup. Because the MMX 330 is less concerned with isolating players from the outside world, ears should experience less clamping force.

Another feature that the MMX 330 Pro shares with its closed cousin is Beyerdynamic’s usual impeccable build quality. The earbuds use hard plastic to keep their weight down, but sensitive points are reinforced with metal. Additionally, several of its components, including the ear cushions and headband padding, are replaceable. The MMX 300 Pro ships with a shielded cable over eight feet long, but console gamers can replace it with a shorter alternative. Listeners won’t need professional audio equipment to benefit from the headphones, as they use a standard 3.5mm analog audio jack.

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There are a sufficient number of open headphones, but traditionally, the most popular gaming headphones with attached microphones are closed. Of course, there are exceptions, such as the Corsair Virtuoso, the manufacturer’s first foray into the world of open backs. Then, Turtle Beach introduced the Atlas Air, which appears to float above heads. The reason these types of headphones aren’t as popular is that open-back headphones like the MMX 330 Pro aren’t ideal for immersive spatial audio. This has ramifications for competitive players, where the priority is identifying enemy positions while playing in crowded arenas. In fact, Beyerdynamic themselves emphasize the MMX 330’s prowess in cinematic-sounding single-player games, such as Star Wars Outlaws, rather than the standard practice of advertising aimed at competitive players.

Buyers who enjoy a mix of single-player and multiplayer titles shouldn’t rule out the MMX 330 Pro. The lack of passive noise cancellation makes it undesirable in chaotic environments, but gamers experience sound coming from all directions. This spacious soundscape simply isn’t possible with the confined nature of closed-back headphones. It also includes the same 45mm Stellar drivers as the MMX 300 Pro, which finds a balance of low, mid and high tones that gaming headsets often struggle to achieve. Beyerdynamic promises even more carefully calibrated bass and treble with the MMX 330 Pro.

Beyerdynamic MMX 330 Pro Microphone

German audio giants like Beyerdynamic and Sennheiser produce high-quality headphones popular with streamers. The problem is that most gamers prefer to avoid using a separate microphone. The MMX 330 Pro solves this problem with a conveniently attached 10mm condenser microphone. To address potential crosstalk issues, Beyerdynamic employs a cable that combines audio and microphone signals without the risk of interference. If this microphone performs like the one on the MMX 300 Pro, it should capture voices with supreme clarity.

Game Rant hopes to publish a full review of the Beyerdynamic MMX 330 Pro soon. Among other things, it will be interesting to see how the MMX 330’s porous design handles spatial audio in competitive FPS titles. Adding breathability to an already comfortable headset could also convince skeptics.


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