Most audiophiles would balk at the thought of using a pair of headphones designed for gamers, but Sennheiser’s flagship GSP 670 wireless gaming headset is a versatile all-rounder that will surprise all but the pickiest of audio aficionados.

The GSP 670 can be wirelessly connected to your device in two ways – via a little USB dongle or  Bluetooth. If you’re listening on a PC the USB dongle is the way to go as it sends audio with less latency than Bluetooth (important for gamers) and enables the Sennheiser “Gaming Suite” application that features an EQ, voice enhancer, mic gain settings and “surround sound” enhancements. The USB dongle also works on PlayStation 4. You don’t get all the same settings as there’s no Gaming Suite application, but you do benefit from lower latency and skipping the Bluetooth pairing ritual.

For all other devices (smartphones, smart TVs, set top boxes, etc) you’re connecting via Bluetooth. The GSP 670 can pair with up to eight Bluetooth devices at once, seamlessly switching between them so you can listen to music on a Mac while answering a phone call, for example. It's a little disappointing that the increasingly popular aptX HD codec isn’t supported by the GSP 670 (just AAC, SBC, aptX and aptX low latency) – a shame considering the price and quality of the headset.

Battery life is great, with the GSP 670 living up to Sennheiser’s 16-20 hour claim (Bluetooth is less draining on the battery than USB) and charging is done via a simple microUSB cable. Wireless range is around 10 metres via either Bluetooth or the USB dongle.