Beyerdynamic MMX 300 Pro goes back to basics and I love it

Comfort

As with the MMX 100, 150 and 200, comfort is the only area where Beyerdynamic falls short of the competition. The MMX 300 Pro is the most comfortable Beyerdynamic gaming headset I’ve tried, but I still think there’s room for improvement.

The MMX 300 Pro uses velour ear pads with a well-padded headband. The headband has a small cutout in the middle to reduce pressure directly on the top of the head.

My biggest issue is the padding on the ear cups. It feels a little stiff and is so flat that my ears rest on the top of the driver covers. The driver cover is padded and is nowhere near as fatiguing as the MMX 100 and 150, but also not as comfortable as some competitors.

One of Beyerdynamic’s main focuses with the MMX 300 Pro is repairability, which is particularly noticeable in the comfort components. Ear pads, headband and cable can be easily removed if replacement is necessary.

Sound quality

The MMX 300 Pro really shines in its audio quality. The Stellar .45 drivers deliver incredible clarity and imaging. I can easily imagine how these would be used in a studio environment. However, Beyerdynamic has optimized the drivers for gaming. Low frequencies have been boosted for better immersion. Higher frequencies have also been adjusted to provide more presence in FPS games.

The bass is full and present, but overall smooth and not intrusive. It’s a very enjoyable sound when listening to music. Even with bass-heavy tracks, I never noticed any distortion – everything was nice and tight.

When it comes to mids, Beyerdynamic has a certain knack for vocals. As with the Xelento Remote, vocal presence is incredible when listening to music. Some of my favorite tracks that I use to test headsets and headphones sounded almost new with the detail that the MMX 300 Pro delivers.

This can of course be applied to gaming as well. The ability to hear individual sounds and determine which direction they are coming from is crucial in competitive gaming.

My only complaint is that the soundstage isn’t very wide. The sounds are similar, but for gaming, that’s fine. The main focus is being able to hear individual sounds, and this is where the MMX 300 Pro excels.

Microphone test

As you’d expect from a wired headset, the built-in microphone sounds great. My voice came through clearly and even without digital enhancements, it was able to keep background noise to a minimum when the mic was held close to my mouth.

The opinion of 9to5Toys

With its simple design, comfort and exceptional sound clarity, the Beyerdynamic MMX 300 Pro is a delight for listening to music and gaming. While wireless gaming headsets with charging stations, ANC and all the bells and whistles you can imagine have their advantages, there is also something to be said for a simple wired headset that delivers simply incredible gaming sound.

However, one of the MMX 300 Pro’s biggest competitors might be another headphone from Beyerdynamic, the DT 770 Pro X Limited Edition. This headphone currently costs just $200, uses the same Stellar .45 driver, and features a nearly identical design. Beyerdynamic says the tuning is different, and of course you’ll need to add your own microphone, but for $130 less than the MMX 300 Pro, there are plenty of standalone microphone options available.

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