Listen up, today we’re talking about ear pads. Did you get the joke? Very well. Now let’s move on to our next review. This time, we’re taking a look at a product from EPOS. The Danish company is part of the Demant Group, which is also Danish and has a cooperative relationship with Sennheiser – although this mainly relates to EPOS products.
EPOS is known for its audio solutions in the high-end gaming sector. They also provide companies in the same high-end segment with perfected audio technology. Accordingly, you have to expect high prices if you want to help yourself to EPOS’ range of products. On the other hand, you can also expect plenty of quality. The brand’s gaming headsets are mostly characterized by a futuristic and trendy look – typical gaming.
In addition to the numerous ear pads that can be ordered in the EPOS online store, the manufacturer has now ventured a new development: ear pads with an integrated gel layer that is supposed to cool. To what extent they extend the comfort of the headsets and whether the cooling effect is noticeable, we have tested.
Technical data
| For the following EPOS headsets | GSP 600, 601, 602 and 670 |
| Colors | Black |
| Material (cover) | Faux leather, suede-like material |
| Material (upholstery) | Memory foam |
| Special feature | With cooling gel layer |
| Price | 24,90 Euro |
High quality inside and out
“Epic” is Greek and describes an epic story or poetry. Epic is also the sound that the eponymous manufacturer delivers with its gaming headsets. EPOS also pays attention to details, which results in excellent ear cushions. Now the Danes have given these already good cushions a gel coating and call them GSA 601C, as an extension of the usual cushions.
As used on previous models, the 601C are also covered with two different surfaces. The inside, which rests on the ear, is covered with suede-like material and the outside is surrounded by smooth faux leather.
Filled with memory foam, the ear cushions, as usual, fit perfectly to any ear. The effect is supported by the shape of the EPOS GSA 601C, which are anatomically modeled after an ear. In this way, the pads can not only adapt well, but also transmits the sound better; without any loss, because gaps are created between the headset and the ear.
The cooling effect
The really special thing about the 601C pads, however, is the gel layer inside. This cools the ears pleasantly and prevents heat buildup – a problem that very many headsets or ear pads bring with them.
The cooling effect has been noticeable even after hours of gaming. Thus, the new ear pads from EPOS increase the comfort of wearing your own headsets. We find the combination of shape, memory foam and cooling gel layer very successful.
With which headsets do the GSA 601C fit?
Unfortunately, the GSA 601C do not fit every headset from EPOS. Those who own a GSP 600, 601, 602 or 670 can simply order the cooling ear pads from the manufacturer’s online store for 24.90 euros. In our eyes, an acceptable price for the function, workmanship and materials.
Attaching the new ear pads is also easy afterwards: with the help of the plastic frame on the inside of the pads, they are simply attached to the headset.
If you’d like to take a closer look at an EPOS headset from the 600 series, it’s best to read through our review of the EPOS | Sennheiser GSP 602. This much can be revealed: The high-end gaming headset received our Gold Award.
Conclusion
EPOS has absolutely succeeded with the cooling ear cushions called GSA 601C. They do their job and provide a comfortable wearing experience even after long use – thanks to memory foam and cooling gel layer.
In our opinion, they live up to the high standard to which EPOS products are subject, and we can recommend buying them. The prerequisite is, of course, the purchase or ownership of a headset from the 600 series or the GSP 670.
What we would still welcome in the future, however, would be the GSA 601C in the stylish brown, which is already used for the normal ear pads on the GSP 602. Let’s see if EPOS hears us!
EPOS GSA 601C
Workmanship
Mouting
Cooling effect
Value for money
89/100
High quality ear pads with cooling gel layer and thick memory foam. Fits any GSP 600 series EPOS headset and the GSP 670. Great implementation!
