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    Audio Technica High-Fidelity Open Back Gaming Headset - Black

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    • Open-back gaming headset lets you localize sounds (an approaching opponent, for example) within an expansive sound field
    • Large-diameter 45 mm drivers deliver high-resolution audio with exquisite detail
    • Incredibly lightweight headset (less than 220 grams) offers long hours of comfortable gaming
    • State-of-the-art, flexible (and detachable) boom microphone, with highly directional pickup, provides crystal-clear in-game voice communication
    • Volume control dial and mute switch are built into the left earcup for convenient control of the microphone
    • Two detachable cables: 3.0 m (9.8') cable with 3.5 mm (1/8") mic and headphone plugs for computers; 1.2 m (3.9') cable with a 3.5 mm (1/8") TRRS plug for PS5, Xbox Series X, and other gaming consoles
    • Earpads and headpad detach for easy replacement
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    Audio Technica ATH-GDL3BK Open-Back Wired Gaming Headset - Black/Blue (2022)

    Audio Technica ATH-GDL3BK Open-Back Dynamic High-Fidelity Wired Gaming Headset - Compatible With PC/Mac - Compatible With PS5 and Xbox Series Consoles - Expansive Sound Field - Localize Sound - Large Diameter 45mm Drivers - High-Resolution Audio - Lightweight - Flexible and Detachable Boom Mic - Highly-Directional - Volume Control Dial and Mute Switch on Left Earcup - 9.8' Detachable 3.5mm Computer Cable - 3.9' Detachable 3.5mm TRRS Plug Console Cable  - Replaceable Ear and Head Pads - 10Hz - 35 kHz Response - 98dB Sensitivity - 45 ohms Impedance - (Black/Blue)
     

    High-Fidelity Gaming

    Inside the open-back housings are large 45 mm drivers that provide high-resolution audio with exquisite detail. The left earcup has a built-in volume control dial and a mute switch for convenient control of the professional-quality boom microphone.

    High-Fidelity Gaming
    Extremely Lightweight
    Extremely Lightweight

    The spacious, open-back design provides a truly immersive experience. At less than 220 grams, the headset is nearly as light as air, allowing you to game for hours in comfort.

    Features
    More Features
    • State-of-the-art, flexible (and detachable) boom microphone, with highly directional pickup, provides crystal-clear in-game voice communication
    • Two detachable cables: 3.0 m (9.8') cable with 3.5 mm (1/8") mic and headphone plugs for computers; 1.2 m (3.9') cable with a 3.5 mm (1/8") TRRS plug for PS5, Xbox Series X, and other gaming consoles
    • Earpads and headpad detach for easy replacement
    Specifications
    Type Open-back dynamic
    Driver Diameter 45 mm
    Impedance 45 ohms
    Cable - Detachable Detachable cable gold-plated stereo mini-plug/4 pole; Detachable cable for PC gold-plated stereo min
    Microphone Sensitivity -43 dB (1 V/Pa, at 1 kHz)
    Microphone Polar Pattern Hypercardioid
    Frequency Response 10 to 35,000 Hz
    Sensitivity 98 dB/mW
    Weight (without cable) Approx. 220 g (7.8 oz) / Approx. 227 g (8.0 oz) (including detachable microphone)
    Microphone Type Electret condenser
    Microphone Frequency Response 30 to 20,000 Hz
    Accessories Included Detachable microphone with windscreen, detachable stereo cable, detachable cable for PC

    Inspired by the elemental spirit of air the ATH-GDL3 open-back high-fidelity gaming headset offers an expansive sound for an immersive gaming experience like no other. And at 220 grams the ATH-GDL3 is near as light as air making it an extremely comfortable gaming headset. The lightweight headset comes equipped with features like a detachable boom microphone built-in volume control and mute-switch for convenient control.


    Features:

    • Open-back gaming headset lets you localize sounds (an approaching opponent for example) within an expansive sound field

    • Large-diameter 45 mm drivers deliver high-resolution audio with exquisite detail

    • Incredibly lightweight headset (less than 220 grams) offers long hours of comfortable gaming

    • State-of-the-art flexible (and detachable) boom microphone with highly directional pickup provides crystal-clear in-game voice communication

    • Volume control dial and mute switch are built into the left earcup for convenient control of the microphone

    • Earpads and head pad detach for easy replacement


    The Elemental Spirit of Air

    Arising from a deep heritage of Japanese analog audio Audio-Technica high-fidelity gaming headsets continue to deliver a purity of sound thats all too rare in the gaming world. The elemental spirit of air inspires the natural open-back design of the ATH-GDL3 headset delivering a spacious immersive listening experience.


    High-Fidelity Gaming

    Inside the open-back housings are large 45 mm drivers that provide high-resolution audio with exquisite detail. The left earcup has a built-in volume control dial and a mute switch for convenient control of the professional-quality boom microphone.


    Extremely Lightweight

    The spacious open-back design provides a truly immersive experience. At less than 220 grams the headset is near as light as air allowing you to game for hours in comfort.

    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)

    Specifications

    • Type: Open-back dynamic

    • Driver Diameter: 45 mm

    • Frequency Response: 10 to 35000 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 20000 Hz

    • Microphone Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid

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    Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information

    Warranty

    • Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
    • Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year
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    • Return for refund until: January 31, 2027
    • Return for replacement until: January 31, 2027
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    The Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3BK is a lightweight, open-back wired gaming headset for players who want an expansive sound field to help localize in-game audio, plus a detachable boom mic for team chat.

    Recommended For

    • PC and console players in a quiet room who want an open, spacious presentation for hearing directional game audio and locating in-game sounds.
    • Gamers who wear a headset for long sessions and prefer a lightweight, open-back fit over a more isolating closed-back design.
    • Wired PC or console players who want one headset for game audio and voice chat, with a detachable boom mic and analog connection.
    • Listeners who want a gaming headset for music and other audio in a quiet space, and value its open-back sound over strong noise isolation.

    Real-World Use Scenarios

    • In competitive shooters, players can use the open presentation to distinguish directional cues such as footsteps and track where sounds are coming from; it is best suited to a quiet room because the open-back design does not block outside noise.
    • In story-driven games, players can hear environmental details and music across a spacious presentation, making the headset a practical choice for taking in a game's sound design as well as dialogue and effects.
    • For online multiplayer on a PC or console, players can use the detachable boom mic for voice chat and connect with the included cable that fits their setup, without needing a separate gaming microphone.
    • During long gaming sessions, the lightweight, open design can feel less enclosing than a closed headset; it is a better fit for a quiet home setup than a noisy room or shared space where sound leakage may bother others.
    • At a desk, users can switch between gaming and music listening with one wired headset; reviewers describe its sound as detailed, though listeners who prefer stronger bass may find its presentation less suited to their taste.

    Spec Summary

    AttributeValue
    Best ForWired gaming on PC and other devices with compatible 3.5 mm headset or separate microphone and headphone connections
    Fit And DesignOver-ear, rounded earpieces with an adjustable fit; weighs 220 g
    Audio PerformanceDynamic 45 mm drivers with 45-ohm impedance
    Microphone And ControlsIncludes a detachable microphone with windscreen and volume control
    Connectivity And CablesWired 3.5 mm connection with detachable cables: a 1.2 m four-pole TRRS cable and a 3.0 m PC cable with separate microphone and headphone plugs
    Model IdentifiersAudio-Technica ATHGDL3BK