Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3 gaming headset review: Open-world gaming

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Video games aren’t just about nailing sick noscopes, they’re also about storytelling in a way that is truly unique to the medium. Along with great gameplay, gamers often expect stellar single-player adventures that immerse the player in that world. A huge part of that comes from a game’s soundtrack.

The Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3 open-back gaming headset play right into the expectation of immersive audio and deliver stellar reproduction that lets you hear every single note with crystal clear fidelity set in a gorgeous, wide soundstage.

Before we get into the performance of the ATH-GDL3, I want to briefly mention the packaging. Not only is the box gorgeous thanks to Japanese-inspired art that wraps around right and onto the back, everything save for a pair of plastic cord bags is made of cardboard or paper. Audio-Technica knocked it out of the park when it comes to sustainable packaging, but it’s unlikely I’ll toss this box anyway since it’s so nice to look at.

The artwork on the box doesn’t continue onto the actual headphones, unfortunately, but they’re still great-looking cans. The version we were sent to evaluate is the “white” option, and it’s simple and features only three colors: White, black, and silver. These will look great as part of a desk or PC setup that leans into the white aesthetic, but they also pair well with the PlayStation 5.

The white areas of the headphones are made of plastic, the black on the headband is a silicone-like material, and the silver feels like aluminum. The black grille over the exposed backs of the headphones is also plastic. The included 3.5mm headphone jack cable feels like the perfect length at 1.2 meters (about 4 feet — not too long or short) and feels high quality. Audio-Technica