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Sennheiser has been in the microphone, headphone and other audio product business for over 60 years. Sennheiser originated in "perfectionist" Germany, but these headsets are designed and engineered in Denmark and made in China...duh.The average human hearing has a range of 20 Hz (lows) to 20,000 Hz (highs) the PC 310 range is rated at 17 Hz – 22000 Hz (guess the extra range are for people who can hear sub-sonic rumble like an elephant or the high pitch shrills like a dog). Today, more expensive headphones don't improve human hearing...just makes the maker richer.Most home and car speakers are 4 or 8 ohms. The PC 310 are 16 Ohms speakers, so unless your plugging them into a amplified system don't expect a massive eardrum punching response from them. If you don't have amplification (laptop? phone? pad?) you may want to look at the 32 Ohms Sennheiser PC 151 (requires less power to drive/punch speakers). I have these PC 310 plugged directly into my Asus M4A785TD-V EVO motherboard (8-channel High Definition Audio) and the headset sounds like I'm listening through some rolled up socks placed between speakers and ears. No, I don't have a hearing problem.Maybe socks are a good thing for me, in the laboratory sound pressure level is rated at 118 dB for the PC 310 [The "safe" daily exposure amount at 85 dB A, known as an exposure action value, is 8 hours, while the "safe" exposure at 91 dB(A) is only 2 hours (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1998).]. So I guess under the right amplification these can help you get tinnitus and eventual hearing loss so watch your kids hearing.Also, no matter how I adjust my 8-channel VIA HD VDeck software installed on my PC it always sounds like the sound is coming from slightly behind my ears (as if you only had rear speakers in a car). Kinda irritating when you prefer a mix/blend of 60% front of ears and 40% behind the ears (a slightly forward sound). You would think by switching the headphones around the sound would move to the front, but no. Must be me, maybe have my ears surgically moved closer to the back of my head to compensate for this problem?Finally one more thing, I would say I have an average sized head, though these are very comfortable sitting atop my head and don't crush my ears. From their soft touch and weight they slip a little if your picking up your pen from the floor, wish there was a tension adjustment for this. Easy fix though: Don't drop pen on floor.Microphone is clean, it's a Sennheiser, known for their mics! Other than slight things mentioned above the Sennheiser PC 310 headset Rocks!

I bought the PC 330 because I was tired of buying cheap headsets that broke after several months and didn't have good audio quality. I'm big on PC gaming and was getting tired of people I was playing with saying that I sounded fuzzy, etc. I come across very clearly to other people with the PC330. The only slight downside is that the mic is very sensitive and often picks up some background noises. It hasn't been much of a problem though.The PC 330 is very also sturdy, not even the mic feels flimsy. The joints are also well-designed. One of the main issues I had with previous headsets was that the joints would weaken and sometimes break. After 6 months the joints show 0 signs of weakening or looseness, and drawing from my previous experience with Sennheiser I trust that I won't be having any problems with that for a very long time.The design of the PC330 is quite smooth and modernistic. The black and silver parts look very nice together. The mic is unobtrusive---not too far away and not too close either. It moves up and down, I have mine all the way down during regular use, halfway up when I want to eat something, and all the way up when not in use. Pushing it all the way up also mutes the mic, which is very useful. I didn't think I would use the rotating ear cup that often, but I actually use it a lot when people want to talk to me and I don't want to take my headset completely off. Some people find the headset too tight or funny fitting on their ears, however I didn't notice anything uncomfortable when I first bought them. That may stem from my previous experience with Sennheiser, as they all have similiar ear pad designs.Sound wise, I think the Sennheisers provide good sound for their price. I've noticed a good range between highs and lows, and bass sounds have a decent amount of depth. Although these are not surround headphones, I still get the feeling of "space" that is conducive to a good listening experience. Along with the quality of the source material (high quality mp3, etc), I also think that playing around with the audio controls in your sound program is important. I have a Beats Audio control center and going between the different settings produced very different results.I was impressed by the cord on the PC330, it's made of a thick rubbery material that is very flexible yet can take some abuse. I have a bad habit of rolling my chair over the cord, but it hasn't shown any sign of being dented, bent, etc. It seems to handle being rolled and stepped on quite well.I got my first pair of Sennheisers about 5 years ago and they are still performing admirably----I've had my PC 330 headset for around 6 months now and have full confidence that it will mimic that longevity. Strongly recommend!

While the PC 323D headset was designed specifically for gamers, users who may have other applications in mind will also find their needs met with aplomb. I spend a great deal of time with voice services like Skype and Messenger as well as listening to a wide range of audio files that focus on vocal reproduction. I consider myself an early investigator but in no manner am I an early adopter so this headset will replace a David Clark headset bought at a yard sale decades ago.Immediately after connection with a Skype contact, my respondent's first comment was to note how clear my voice was compared to past conversations. I have a tendency to have some sort of background noise like a TV or CD going at the same time. My contact also mentioned the absence of ambient noise compared to past conversations. Regardless of boom position - short of the point the mute function is activated - the microphone picked up voice intonations without discernible loss of quality. The right ear mounted volume control is also very convenient and easy to manipulate. The plastic headset is light, comfortable to wear and the foam ear cups seem to envelope the ear without any sense of irritation. On average, during Skype sessions I wear the headset for three hours or more.Sennheiser has a fine reputation for production of high quality audio headphones and although I could not find any specifics in the limited documentation that accompanied the set, it appears the device is an upgrade to the PC320 gaming headset and is likely to be priced somewhat beyond the MSRP for that offering. Installation is as simple as loading the included CD and waiting for the prompt to insert the soundcard USB plug. Thereafter the installation program will continue and at completion a system restart is required.I have used the headset on three different systems thus far and somewhat curiously (for me anyway) on two of them (each running XP home) a restart is required each time the headset is attached if the system is already in operation at the time of intended use. It does not happen with a laptop running Windows 7. And, if you are as oblivious as it appears I am, it might also be worthwhile to make sure the audio jack is securely inserted into the soundcard port when switching from one computer to the next otherwise when the audio seems unimpressive and you're prepared to pan the device in a review, you don't end up feeling like a numbskull.Although the mic jack will be left dangling in some instances, the headset can be used with nearly any device with 3.5mm jack as the mic and audio jacks can be detached from the separate G4me soundcard unit and plugged into the internal soundcard. The combined length of the headset and soundcard cords is approximately 8ft and an usb extension cord provided in the package can be employed to increase one's feasible distance from the system hardware by another 2 ft.As earlier mentioned, I also listen to a variety of media and the 7.1 channel surround was impressive for both vocal based music and action oriented video dvds although it should be emphasized this headset should not be looked upon as a potential alternative to a quality set of audio headphones for anyone with audiophile expectations/ requirements as with instrumental tunes upper range frequency response seemed a bit flat or muffled. Other available configurations are 2, 4 and 5.1 channel.

First and foremost, I have tried many headphones and the Sennheiser PC 320 is by far the most comfortable one yet. These pads are extremely comfortable on my ears and are secure enough not to fall off easily. I don't feel like they're clamping on me at all like the other headsets do. I haven't tested out the mic yet but I'll update that later after I finish enjoy the great sound and comfort.I use the Astro Mixamp so I can connect it to my Xbox360. I got the PC 320 because it is relatively cheaper than the xbox counterpart X320 and they're about the same. The only difference between PC320 and X320 is the volume control button. The PC320 has a single volume control on the right ear (which is a circular dial by adjusting with your finger) and the X320 has a voice and sound control separately on the wire. By itself it's a good feature but since I'm using the Mixamp, I don't need that feature. I tried the TurtleBeach x31 and they're pretty comfortable but they have this "hissing" sound, or white noise, that I cannot stand. My ears are very sensitive to these extra sounds so I would rather not use a headset if I don't absolutely need to. Even with the Mixamp, I could not get rid of it so I sold it after a few uses.When I first took the headset out of the box, it feels really light. I thought it's going to suck because a light headset from my experience = flimsy and feeble sound. How wrong was I! The sound was solid and I can hear everything that is going on in the game and I think Sennheiser did a really great job on that. I can hear footsteps, voices and car motor sound separately and can easily distinguish which direction they're coming from.I personally do not like heavy bass headsets for games especially when I need to talk to my teammates. What's the point of hearing the grenade blowing up that covers up your teammate yelling "ambush on right!"? But if you must and absolutely need heavy bass, I would say these are a little on the lighter side, on default settings. Currently, I use Audio Technica ATH-A700 Headphones for regular music, movie and gaming which is also somewhat lighter on bass compared to others on the market, but it's also because it's meant to listen to acoustic sounds.Most of the time I can only play using headset for a couple of hours as my ears feel sore or get too hot. I wore these as if I was listening through speakers, where the sound feels farther away and not straight sting to your ears.For the whole time I was wearing it, I do not feel it being on me as it is very light-weighted.Pros: Light-weight for prolonged usage. Sounds are softer to the ears. No "hissing" sound. Lighter bass. (IMO it's a good thing)Cons: Lighter bass. (Cons if you like more bass)PS.Cons: Extremely comfortable, 4 hours gaming feels like 1 hour which is not good (sarcasm) as this makes me play longer without knowing. =)

Sound is vitally important to gamers. Whether we're playing with the common 2D or the increasingly common 3D visual, the only other sense which involves us with the games is sound. Old time gamers will tell you that the importance of sound to the gaming experience was proved to them back in the mid to late 80's with what may be the original full immersion game 'Dungeon Master'. First brought out for the Atari ST, the game was such a hit that people bought the computer to run the $30 game. A few years later, the same game was ported to the Commodore Amiga with one minor tweak - stereo sound. That made a huge difference in the experience. Rather than all the sound seeming to be in front of you, the stereo gave the sense that things were occurring in front, to the sides and even behind you. The difference enhanced sound made was astounding.Headphones can greatly improve the sound experience in a game. These headphones may for some but will surely fail for others - many others. First a bit of description. These are very light weight - roughly 200 grams or 7 ounces. The manufacturer states that the nature of the ear cups allows ambient sound to penetrate and also due to the non-sealing nature of the cups, that your head won't overheat wearing them for a long time. The phones include a noise canceling microphone useful for in game chatting. The supplied cord is quite long allowing easy access if you need to plug this into the rear of your gaming device or PC.On the positive side - these phones work very well. The sound they produce is excellent and provides a good solid gaming experience. I was able to hear subtle sounds in Skyrim, such as vendors in the background, which I was missing using even my rather high end sound system.The biggest issue with these phones is the fit. They are huge. I wear a size 7 1/2 hat (US size, 60 metric size) and at the smallest setting, they were too wide and too long a drop from the bow to the ear cups. They'd barely work for me. I enlisted two semi-volunteers as size models having 7 /18 and 7 1/4 hat sizes (metric 57 and 58 respectively). These average sized folks found the headphones so large that they'd slip at the slightest head movement. One 'model' suggested that these were sized for Stewie - a cartoon character from the TV show _Family Guy_.The other two issues I had was that ambient sound isn't attenuated at all. While I appreciate that I can hear if someone is speaking to me outside the game, I think I'd get more immersion if the ambient sounds were attenuated at least 40%. The other issue is that even at this light weight and non-intrusive ear cup design, my ears tended to heat up a bit after some game play time - maybe 15 minutes which is hardly a marathon gaming session.These two latter issues are trivial compared to the fit issue which is completely baffling. I've used Sennheiser products before not finding that the model the company uses is Stewie or a similarly shaped individual so I can't understand what or who these are designed for.If you have a head which will work with these and are looking for gaming headphones, I can recommend these heartily but the fit issue will, I suspect, make these a good deal less desirable for many.

The Sennheiser PC 323D Gaming Headset is a high quality product that does a decent job of simulating 7.1 effects in games and movies. I'm an occasional gamer at best, so I had a long-time gamer friend try them out also, and he gave me some additional feedback for this review.The included USB soundcard was a real bonus as I doubt the existing card on my computer would have been able to operate this device. The USB adaptor is small and has nicely lighted graphics that look cool and let you know the device is connected. Setup was a breeze with the included software. I didn't have any conflicts or delays on my Win 7 system.The ergonomics of the headset are very nice. Very lightweight yet they feel substantial - not cheap. Soft fabric and padding where you need it. Easy to position the boom mic just right, plus it stays put - no unwanted drooping or creeping. Shuts off when flipped up making it very intuitive to use. The big volume control on the ear cup is great as it's a no-brainer to locate quickly.The size is adjusted for different users by sliding the headband up and down on each side. It adjusts smoothly and stays put, and offers a large range of adjustment so I imagine it will fit most anyone's dome.I found the sound quality to be excellent in both stereo mode for music, and surround for games and movies. These rival the quality of other Sennheiser's I own just for music. I love the noise cancelling feature as I live near a busy highway and sometimes traffic noise can impinge when I use another open ear style headphone I own. The outside world is pretty much nice and quiet with the PC 323D's.The 7.1 experience was fairly realistic, but obviously not as good as a true 7.1 surround sound system with actual loudspeakers. I was able to effectively pinpoint footsteps and movement to the side and behind me - which saved me from getting smoked a few times! When watching a surround encoded movie I was really impressed with how life-like it felt. I actually forgot a few times that I was wearing headphones as opposed to listening to my home theater system! I was easily able to wear the headset for several hours at a time without undue discomfort. Though they do get a bit warm after awhile.My friend played Max Payne for a few hours using the PC 323D. He was generally impressed with the clear voices and effects. He thought they sounded especially good when blowing things up - lots of low end boom with little distortion. He did note that he couldn't get the headset to go as loud as he would have liked. Maybe the volume is intentionally limited to avoid hearing damage? I don't know why it wouldn't go louder.My friend found the mic quality was excellent with clear voices and little background interference. He phoned me from his computer using the headset, and on my end his voice sounded crystal clear and very natural. After using mine, he is thinking of getting a pair of the Sennheiser PC 323D headphones for himself, but they don't seem to be in stock anywhere right now so I can't really tell him how much they will cost.I had a lot of fun with these headphones - RECOMMENDED!

Disclaimer:I'd like to point out that these are NOT noise cancelling headphones and they are NOT advertised as such. They serve a much different purpose, being open ear style. I dislike noise cancelling headphones because I need to hear the things going on around me sometimes, so they fit me perfectly.Comfort:The headset sits loosely on my head and does not feel like it is squeezing me. It may be a little small for males with large heads, but it can be adjusted to fit many sizes. Though it sits loosely on the ears, it does not fall off when laying down. After wearing it for hours every day, comfort has never been an issue. I often forget it is still on my head.Sound:The sound quality is exactly what I was looking for. It comes with its own external sound card to enhance gameplay audio if you do not have a sufficient internal card. I can usually pinpoint exactly where my enemies are in games (quite necessary for games like DayZ and counterstrike). You can switch between 7.1 and 5.1 whenever you need to. Listening to music was also a pleasant experience with these headphones.Microphone:Seems pretty clear according to my friends over Skype. It's nothing groundbreaking, but it serves its purpose. There doesn't seem to be static, but it sometimes picks up a little too much background noise (loud roommates, etc). Many other headset mics do the same thing. Overall, the mic is pretty standard quality compared to similar headsets. Definitely not a deal-breaker.Design:The ear volume adjust comes in handy since there is no volume controller on the cord (not necessary if there is one on the ear anyway). The mic mutes when you push it up far enough, but I find it can be difficult to move in the midst of playing a game (I might just need to break it in a little more). The design of the headset overall feels a little flimsy, but it has proven itself tough after extended use. The earcups are over-the-ear, which is the standard for many headsets these days. They don't seem to be extra large, but they will definitely fit most regular sized ears.Conclusion:This is, by far, the best headset I have ever owned. What else can you expect from Sennheiser?

I have a very difficult time finding comfortable headphones as is, let alone actual headsets. I bought these after hearing good things from a friend who purchased them a few years back and after reading the reviews on Amazon. I'm absolutely in love with this headset and am tempted to pick up another one (or the newer version) for a second set so I don't have to transport these to and from work.I've had these for ~8 months now using primarily for listening to music and video gaming (vent/mumble/skype).Pros:- Sound is excellent- Super comfortable cups!- Snug fit that doesn't go away after time - these still fit me as if (maybe slightly better) as they did when they were brand new!- Durable! I've dropped these, run over the cord, accidentally thrown them off my desk... countless times and they are still perfect.Cons:- Issues with mic mute: I noticed about a month or so after buying these that the mute button was not actually muting the microphone - since i didn't use these for voice chat immediately and i typically use push-to-talk, i didn't notice this right away so i'm unaware if the problem existed from the very start. But the mute switch is extremely wonky. At first, switching to mute was apparently not actually muting the mic, then sometimes switching down to NOT mute WOULD mute the mic, but most of the time the switch just accomplished absolutely nothing.After a few months of accepting that my mute switch was busted, I randomly gave it a shot with something again and found out that it WAS working now. After being very happy about it working for unknown reasons, I was soon to be disappointed again - within a few weeks the switch stopped working again. I've been able to work around the problem by using mute/push-to-talk through the voice chat programs that I use and most recently by plugging the set into my new G510 keyboard as it has headphone controls on the keyboard so i don't notice it much anymore - but this was pretty aggravating on and off for a while.

My PC350 is on the way, but not for the first time - I ordered one about 5 years ago and have used it daily since. The microphone was clear and sounded great, and every Sennheiser product I've ever used has astonishing sound. I got started on Sennheiser as a DJ on the radio, where all the headphones were made by them, and decided I needed the same quality for my setup at home. Not only is the sound great (both incoming and outgoing), especially considering this is a gaming headset, but I can wear these for hours and hours and hours *WITH* glasses and completely forget they're even on! On top of this, Sennheiser advertises on their website that this headset has noise cancellation. That. is. an. understatement! When I wear my 350's, even at half or lower volume, I hear nothing - not my PC fans, not other people talking (or even yelling), I even didn't hear fire trucks racing by 10 feet from my window. (For me this is a very good thing, but not for everyone)If you're wondering why I'm ordering another of this item, it's not because it's defective. The truth is simply that I've worn the old pair so much that the padding is finally breaking down and while I was rebuilding my office I sliced off the microphone wire. I use several headsets in my home office of different brands (while this is an outstanding headset, it's a little too expensive to have more than one) and no matter how hard I search or what brands I try, the quality and comfort never sizes up to my 350's.A few less-than-technical details:The headset cable is very long (around 8 feet). Although I have a headphone extension cable I've never needed it.The connectors are standard 1/8" headphone/microphone, so if you need this for USB, make sure to get an external USB sound card. (I recommend turtle beach for this - not the cheapest out there, but good sound quality and the short USB cable, about 2", makes the product a little more durable)The microphone does *NOT* disconnect! I use these as ordinary headphones all the time, but if you need a removable mic, this is not the product. The mic does swivel (only in one direction, this headset is not built to be worn any way except with the mic on the left ear) but does not come off.Short review: if you have the cash, you NEED this headset!

Let me establish two things about these headphones from the outset. First, they are pretty good headphones - nothing major is wrong with them. Secondly, I can't give a really honest review because Amazon says they are "current unavailable," and knowing the price helps me to determine how they rate; price is a critical factor in rating any product. I received my pair for free from the Amazon Vine program. Here is the rundown of the good and the bad. At the end of this review, I will say what I think they are worth.Pros:* They are lightweight and pretty comfortable. The pad on the top is adequate but not overdone.* The size adjustments work well overall. You can tell by the way it slides and adjusts that it is high quality and built to last.* The earphone pads are soft and made of cloth, not vinyl, so there's no sweat on the ears after prolonged use.* The microphone is superb. They do indeed seem to be "noise canceling" and the sound comes through clear. It's a huge improvement over the built-in mic on my Mac, which kind of surprised me. On one occasion, I forgot I had it plugged in. When I tried to do a video chat, the person on the other end could hear me very well, despite the fact that the headset was sitting five feet behind me on the book shelf.* The cord is VERY long - I think about ten feet. This is what made it possible for the headphones to be *behind* me on the bookshelf even though they were plugged into the computer.Cons:* They come only with old-fashioned headphone jacks. I had to buy a USB adapter for use on my new Mac Mini (I think Mac Books should be OK as they come). Not a big problem, but it would've been nice to get a USB adapter with the headphones.* The sound quality of the actual headphones is decent but not great. I'd say somewhere slightly above average.* Because they are "unavailable" on Amazon, I cannot determine the price point.I said at the beginning of this review that I would say what I think they're worth. This matters a great deal, in my opinion. If this headset is very expensive, I would be disappointed that the product was not better for the money. If it was really cheap, I would be extremely impressed. Let me put this another way. If this headset sells for $30 or less, I would give it a confident 5 stars. If it sold for $60 or less, I would give it 4 stars. If it sells for very much over $75, I would have to keep my original rating of 3 stars. This is not a negative reflection on the headset itself: as I said before, there is really nothing wrong with it. But I simply don't think it's a 4- or 5-star product for much more than about $50-60.

Audio - the audio quality of these headphones is spectacular, as is expected from any high end Sennheiser product. I initially had this reviewed as lesser quality, however it was pointed out in the comments that the impedance is 150 Ohms as opposed to 50 Ohms, which means for some devices that do not push enough signal, these will actually not sound all that great, and might even sound choppy and terrible. With the proper input signal, though, they do sound just fantastic, with an audio response extending well beyond the range of human hearing, and absolutely crystal clear presentation; (my tests "with enough signal" were playing guitar through a preamp, and let me tell you: it sounding AWESOME!)Microphone - The microphone quality was very top notch. I'm not actually a gamer at all, but I do a lot a home recoding, and my setup for this is embarrassingly simple. The headphone mic here works as well as any other mic I've used. It eliminates hisses and pops which are otherwise hard to avoid when singing directly into a mic, so no need for a screen. Plus the headset doubles as your over-ear-monitor. Works like a charm and the audio quality is excellent - good enough for recording and certainly off the charts for gaming.Comfort - They are lightweight and very comfy. Not as over the top as the audiophile HD558 headset that I also had the pleasure of reviewing: those are even lighter and don't have the folding-up feature, which makes one handed removal difficult and annoying. (Granted those ones don't have a microphone either).Function - I like the built-in volume function, although I generally have it cranked and control the volume at the source. Nice feature when needed though. The braided cord is a nice heavy duty touch. The included case is great, but the way they fold is a little awkward and, as noted above, also makes one-hand removal somewhat difficult.In summary, the functionality is spectacular, the audio is fabulous, the mic is great, and I have very minor complaints with the form and folding design. I would highly recommend these to any gamer and even for general headphone use. But I would also caution that the impedance is higher than most headphones so you'll sound a slightly more powerful signal to really get the most out of these.

I waited a long time to review this headset, to be sure I really got to know it. After a few months of use I can honestly say it has superb audio quality, and outstanding ergonomics.By ergonomics I mean they are light on the ears. I have been wearing them all day, every day, for a month. Unlike a lot of full-sized headphones, these don't make my ears sore after a few hours. That may sound silly, but poor ergonomics has been responsible for me trashing many headphones over the years. If they make my ears hurt, I can't wear them, simple as that. It's like clothes, first they have to fit - you have to be able to physically wear them, or the rest is pointless.Audio quality lives up to the Sennheiser audiophile reputation. I use these to listen to youtube music-videos while working. They have great bass, naturally, which is a weak point for cheaper headphones. And awesome spatial imaging, which again is a weak point for cheaper units that can make the music sound like it's coming from inside your head. These don't do that. Note: be careful not to listen to music with the "3D GAME1" engaged (see below).There is a dongle on the headset cord to engage/disengage gamer mode. It works great for games, but really messes with the presentation of music, which is probably why they made it so easily switchable. When playing games it gives better spatial imaging for audio effects. You spin your avatar around and sounds spin around your head - fun.I also use the headset with TeamSpeak3 every day to communicate with fellow traders. They have never heard anyone sound so clear as I do with these. The headset's microphone works even better than my dedicated USB Logitech desktop microphone, which had hitherto been the best we knew.A few people seem to resent the attached cord, preferring wireless. Well, it is what it is - I can't knock off a star off for that. On the plus side, I can grab the PC323D and it always works - no worries about uncharged batteries or lines of sight. Besides, the cord is not really intrusive; it's not like the old spiral-wound telephone cords of headsets past, but a thin light strand - thinner than a USB cable.Bottom line, the PC 323D really is a step up from your standard headsets. Having used a variety of thirty dollar headsets and hundred dollar headphones in the past, I'm really pleased to finally be using the top of the line.

My previous experience with gaming headsets was very limited and low quality prior to this purchase; I used an old Creative headset for a long time without realizing what I was missing. My friend and his family seem to buy Sennheiser headphones exclusively and have given the brand a grand amount of praise. When I finally decided that I wanted something more than my old headset I did a little research, considering sound quality, surround capabilities, build quality etc. and I found myself looking at these beauties. I took a bit of an educated gamble by purchasing this headset, not knowing exactly what it felt like to wear but convinced that it would be satisfactory at the very least. I was surprised beyond belief when I got my hands on the set: The build quality is astounding, compared to anything I ever owned anyway; The audio quality is crisp and clear, very balanced sound all around without any overpowered elements; The virtual 7.1 surround sound is strange to get used to, especially when you try to use it in other applications, however it enhances gaming experience by exponential amounts; The microphone is VERY clear and sturdy, picks up only what it should and doesn't get in the way of snacks; Comfort with the headset will be very bad at first as the ear cups will initially attempt to crush your skull, however this should loosen up with time; The "DJ" style swivel cup is just too awkward in my experience, it's faster and easier to just move the cup off your ear rather than trying to get the joint to move.Pros:Great soundVirtual 7.1 surround soundDurableExcellent microphoneReasonable priceUSB extension includedCan be used with either the 3.5mm jacks or with the 7.1 USB deviceCons:Very tight at firstDJ swivel is useless (if you don't like it then just don't move it, as it will not move easily)Price (More than I'm used to spending on headsets, however this is now my new standard)Doesn't have bacon includedOverall: If you want a new headset for PC gaming with great sound, great features and great quality at an affordable price, look no further!2 month update: The high pressure from the ear-cups is no longer a problem, as the headset seems to have been worked in to fit my head quite nicely. Give it time! These things are awesome! The virtual 7.1 is sick!

These headphones are pretty good. They aren't perfect, but to get better you have to spend double the amount.What I liked...** They have a really long cord -10 feet long to be exact. You can use these to play from anywhere. If you are only using this for music, you don't need this benefit, but if you are gaming, it will be appreciated.** They are lightweight. I have a 20 year old pair of earmuff headphones like these, and the quality is the same, but the weight of these new ones is 1/3 less, and they don't squeeze my ears like my old pair, which means I can wear them a lot longer.* Noise cancelling MIC. Please note: THESE ARE NOT NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES. They have a noise cancelling MICROPHONE. Noise cancelling headphones have a distinctive light hiss, and actively reduce outside sound, by creating negative noise. These do not do this in any way. They will just make it easier for people on the other end of your game to hear you. It doesn't make it any easier for you to hear them.* Comfortable. I actually have used these for jogging on the treadmill, and I found that there was a little air circulation, which meant I didn't sweat like I thought I would. (I later read that these headphones were designed for this air circulation, which I found was a nice touch.)What I didn't like...- The description on the Amazon product page might need to be rewritten a little bit. It is not misleading, per se, but it can be a little confusing. Many of the reviews for this product are written by people who are touting its noise cancelling abilities, while, in reality, there are no noise cancelling qualities of the headphones, only the microphone. They are good headphones, and the earmuff like speakers do insulate your ears from outside noise, but there is no active noise cancelling interference going on, like with other high end Sennheiser or Bose sets, only insulation from outside noise. If you really want "noise cancellation" as a feature, you'll have to look for higher end headphones.- No volume control or mute button. For serious headphone/mic gaming, a mute button is important, but these headphones don't have one. For headphones, a volume control toggle would have been nice -instead, you have to go to the actual device directly (TV, iPad, or whatever) to adjust the volume.Overall, a nice quality set of headphones. Recommended.

Bought this headset after many a foray into crap and marketing (Turtle Beach, Tritton, Steelseries, Speedlink, etc.)If I could take all of the money back I spent on those headsets and just purchase this one, I would buy it for full retail price. Luckily, I spent $156 for this thanks to a sale and I feel that is a great price for what you get. That having been said, it is expensive but the last headset you will buy.This headset uses the same drivers as the HD595 from Sennheiser. There are numerous reviews on this pair of headphones so i won't go into them. This means that this headset is great for listening to music with as well as gaming. The bass can be lackluster at times if you're used to booming explosions but the positioning is great.Paired with an X-Fi Titanium HD, the positioning on this is third to the AKG K701 and Audiotechnica ATH-AD700. That's not to say that the positioning is terrible and you should buy those headphones over this. This is the best headset you can buy for any sort of competitive gaming where positional audio is necessary. With the other headphones, you'd have to buy a mic (not a big deal), but if you're looking for an all in one solution, this is it.If you need isolation, be aware that these leak sound due to their design. Anyone in the room will be able to hear everything.Pros:Positional audio with CMSS-3D (and I assume Dolby Headphone) is amazing. No trouble locating everything around youFun for musicMic is extremely clear and does well with cancelling background noise; no one has issue hearing me.Open back for larger soundstage (helps with positioning as well as music listening)Like all Senns, these are built well and sturdy.Cons:Price (Although it is a good quality mid-fi headphone with mic attached so the price, even at $220, is pretty good)Cable is cheap and likes to wind itself up, but I'm used to hefty cables like that on Grado, HiFiMan, and Fostex

Good:-Incredibly comfortable: I wear glasses and it is such a relief to have a headset for once that doesn't put those annoying pressure points into your brains.-Fantastic mic: It's nice to be heard clearly but now everyone can hear my funny breathing.-Very immersing sound: Absolutely no bass but the mid and treble are FANTASTIC. Very punchy. Sounds as good as my 6" speakers with a tweeter, except blasted directly into my ear holes.-Awesomely clear sound: Everything is crisp and I listen to a lot of House music, i.e. Daft Punk, which is usually filled with lots of energy and sound in the mid to high ranges. The bass is a little muddled though.-Looks nice: It has an expensive look to it and a sleek, nice feel, albeit it feels a little flimsy.Bad:-Feels a little flimsy: I'm used to $20-$40 headsets and they often have much stiffer plastic and I can beat them up. I'm not so sure about this one.-Weird auto mute: I find the auto mute feature on it odd. I'd rather have no auto mute or a button or something. Just my opinion.-Weird volume control: Again, I find the knob idea odd also. Feels like I'm opening a jar of peanut butter on the side of my head or using an old rotary phone. I'd rather have an inline option or nothing at all. Just my opinion again.-No bass: I would have assumed something that costs $100 and is much larger than cheap earphones would provide more bass than what comes with say, an iPod, but I was wrong.Overall:-Awesome bang for your buck: Fits my budget and head. I don't have a freakishly large or small head but many other brands in the same price range have a funny fit and I have taken them back same day. Same with their sound quality and mic. Terrible in comparison and immediately went back. This is my first Sennheiser and I'm impressed. Despite the lack of bass (I didn't buy them for that anyways), this is $100 worth of incredible clarity and crisp sound great for gaming or casual listening.

Sennheiser makes good headsets. This one will not compete with the best of them, but will give good quality sound. It's too early for me to tell if it's good for the selling price range. Where this excels is its 7.1 sound. After installing the drivers, I decided to try out a Blu-ray disc to see how good the surround sound was. Initially I was hearing sound from both my speakers and the headset. Once I muted the speakers, I started going through a menu (unrelated to the headset) that makes a characteristic click when I go through the options. What was uncanny was the feeling that the sound was still coming from the speakers. I took the headphones off to double check, and sure enough the sound was coming from them. Yet the feeling that it came from 10 feet in front of me was convincing. When I played a Blu-ray disc, the surround kicked in, and it really seemed that I was listening to a surround system. Likewise, the sound was good with games and programs such as Skype.The microphone worked well, was clear, and there was no problem with noise or feedback.Setup was relatively easy. The included disc installs the drivers, and there's a tray icon that allows you to pick 7.1 sound, or any other option you desire. You can also get the latest drivers (the ones on my disc were current) from the senncom (with two n's) website. Under Windows (I'm using Windows 7) with the PC323D set as the default communications device and my speakers set as the default device, I automatically got sound through my speakers for everyday applications and multimedia, and automatically got sound through the headphones for gaming and communications applications. If you want a different configuration, it can be set manually through your OS.The biggest disadvantage for me was the length of the cord. If you sit near a PC when using these, you won't have a problem. If you are set up for games and communications programs with an HDTV display and with a couch ten feet away, it might be a problem. The package includes a USB extension so you can plug things in from across the room. But the headset plugs into an adapter/switch that will end up half way between the PC and the headset. For me, it acted as a weight, making the cord too short.Overall, you get good sound, easy setup, and surround that's spectacular for a headset based system. I would have preferred something wireless for my system, but as of the time I'm writing this, I don't know what the selling price will be.

I began my quest back in late 2010. My objective was to find the best gaming headset for PC. I had been using a pair of Steel Series SteelSound 5H V2 for 3 years and was really unimpressed with the sound quality, so having great sound was a top priority for me. After reading countless reviews, doing hours of research on headphone niche websites, I chose the Sennheiser PC 350 since they were closed back and had fairly good reviews. When I got them, however, I found the sound quality to be far less than I was hoping. The bass was empty and the sound hollow. I next decided to try a very nice set of cans with a clip-on microphone, so my second purchase was a set of Sennheiser HD595 and a Zalman Microphone Zm-Mic1. Well the headphones sounded fantastic, but the microphone quality was beyond terrible. It simply was not tolerable. So I went back to the drawing board, and decided to buy the Beyerdynamic MMX 300, which are basically the Beyerdynamic DT 770 with a nice microphone on them. I was pleased with the sound quality and the sound isolation was perfect (they're closed back headphones) but they weren't particularly adjustable, heavy, and would pinch my head, though my head is pretty large. Also, after a while my ears would get hot so I couldn't use them for extended periods. Then the sound in the left ear started to crackle, so I had to return them. Rather than replacing them, I decided to go with the newer Sennheiser PC360.I was wary about their open design, but after having the HD595 for a week, I decided I could bare outside noise for superior sound quality. As far as I can tell the PC360 use the exact same driver as the HD595, but it has a great sounding boom mic on it. They have velour earpads and are made out of a special light-weight plastic so their comfort is extraordinary. It really is amazing how lightweight they are. The adjustable volume on the right ear is very handy as is the mic auto-mute when you click it up into the stowed position. I really could not be happier with my purchase. They are very open which is a double edged sword. On the plus side, their frequency response is fantastic. I heard details in songs that I never knew were there before. The mids are warm and inviting, the bass is present but not overbearing (as it was in the MMX300), and the highs are crystal clear. They also ventilate well and I've never felt my ears getting remotely hot. On the down side there is absolutely no sound isolation. I can hear almost as clearly with them on as I can with them off, though that's only an issue when I have no sound playing. The sound doesn't bleed out too terribly, but as I use them in my room with the door shut most of the time that isn't really a concern of mine. If I were someone who used their PC in a room with a lot of other noises or people, I would probably look to a closed back set of headphones/headsets.After 5 months of using these for at least 3 hours a day, I would say that I was successful in my quest. In my opinion, the Sennheiser PC360s is the best sounding, most comfortable headset on the market. I would recommend it to almost anyone, with the only exception being people who would be listening in noisy rooms. They having a fairly low impedance, so just about any sound card can run them effectively, however I would recommending making at least some investment into an after market sound card. Also, I would recommend buying a Sennheiser Headphone Holder. It would be nice of Sennheiser to include it with the headset, as they did with the HD595, but I'm ok spending an extra $15 for the convenience of having handy headset storage. I'm thinking my next purchase will be an ASTRO MixAmp so that I can use them with my Xbox 360 & PS3.

I've had my PC350 headset for about four years. They were my first Sennheisers, and I liked them enough to go on to buy a HD598 for when I didn't need a microphone. I've reviewed that one here as well. Amazingly good.Admittedly, the bass was a little flimsy when I got the PC350, mostly due to them being a closed headset with an originally open headset's driver in it. The folks at Head.fi discovered that you could disassemble the headset and (carefully) drill a single 1/8th inch hole in the back of each of the driver enclosures, and that improved things drastically. I tried it, and had great results. The bass totally came to life. That was about two years ago.About a month ago, the pleather on the ear cups started to crack and peel a bit. That was a bummer, but I figured they were near the end of their life after four years of daily use and that was all there was to it. How wrong that was! Instead of the material splitting and breaking like a normal pleather would, I discovered it was just a thin layer of plastic "painted" onto cloth. I carefully peeled it all off and now my PC350 feels just like the velour cups on my HD598. They still look great and I never cared for the pleather, so that was another big improvement.This headset was a four star when I got it. After four years and a couple tweaks, I'm definitely giving it a five.

These are very comfortable. They have a nice long cord that is wrapped- which is awesome because I have had trouble with my cords getting frayed and this really helps extend their life! The microphone works great - I use mine MOSTLY for dictation with Dragon software, but also use them for gaming.They have conventional plugs - not usb- that go into your audio out and your mike in. I have used them with a usb adapter with my PS3 too. Love how easy it is to adjust the volume with the little rotating button on the right ear.These are comfortable even at long sessions writing or gaming. They come with a really nice case in case you need to be mobile with them. The case itself is well made and not bulky. I own several pair of high end headphones and Sennheiser continues to be my favorite. When I got my first pair, I thought that they might not last because the materials are fairly lightweight, but I've not destroyed a pair yet, even though I've dropped them between my headboard and mattress, off the side of the bed, my cat has tried to eat them...they seem pretty indestructible. Sound quality is excellent and the volume range is good - they go up loud enough to satisfy but I not so loud I worry about them being too loud if I turn the button all the way. Bass response is great in the games- handles the explosions very clearly and well. Great noise reduction and the mic is good at isolating sound. I am able to dictate and the mike picks up words EVEN when there is a gaming session going on in the house that I'm not involved in.When you want to quit using the mike, you just push it up and it cuts off.I love these. :)

I have worn this headset for 40 hours a week for four years now. That's over 8000 hours! The ear pads are doing well, the headband has not cracked, the cable has not shorted, and they are essentially in perfect condition. I take them off and put them back on a dozen or more times a day and the cord frequently gets curly and twisted, but it has held up well even with my chair running over the cord occasionally. I have dropped the headset from several feet high onto a hard floor countless times. Simply put, this headset is extremely durable.Having worn this headset as much as I have, I can say that it is quite comfortable, even with my big ears. The ear pads can get a little sweaty, but I work in a cool office so it's not really a problem. They're not any more or any less sweat inducing than other circumaural headphones I have used.The audio quality is excellent. The bass is definitely there, it's just balanced out and not overwhelming or overly emphasized. I'm driving mine with a Behringer UCA202.The mic is about as good as you can get on a headset like this. I mostly use the mic for phone calls with Cisco IP Communicator.Sure there are better headphones out there for less money, but not better headsets. If you use your headset for professional communication, but also want great headphones for music, get these. Clip on mics are terrible.

I bought these primarily to use while playing MMO's and so far they're excellent. the sound quality is outstanding (not 'tinny' or too bass filled) everything is exactly as should be (I generally don't go for the normal head phones and have monitor style recording head phones so am used to hearing things as they should be rather than altered through certain speaker types).The mic quality is good and according to people listening everything is crystal clear and at a decent volume straight out the box, speaking of the box, or rather the packaging, was nice and everything was well covered/secured.I researched for around 12 hours total before opting for these and found razer are hit and miss with their QC, Logitech are arguably better than Senn, and would of been my next choice if these 330's didn't workout (I have almost exclusively Logitech peripherals so took a chance on these Senn's), but I wont be sending these back :)I know some people have mentioned them being 'too tight' well, I find them tight until I find the correct placement on my head, I have to wear them slightly different than my better half to have them comfortable, once the sweet spot is found then they're VERY comfortable and do a good job of limiting external sound without completely eliminating it all. I also really like the mute mic feature and love the volume control on the right ear piece.I would, and in fact already have, recommend/ed this headset for gaming purposes.

I've never spent more than $50 on a computer / gaming headset. Why?1. I'm cheap. . .uh, I mean frugal2. I never saw the point in itBut the more I play MMO (massive multiplayer online) games, the need to participate in online conversation becomes greater.The problem with nearly every headset under $50, is not the mic, but ears start to hurt from the headphones pressing on them.These headphones are great, because the headphones fit around the ears.I've watched several movies now, done online work training and gamed for several hours with the headphones not causing any discomfort.The mic is nice and receptive, and I do like the feature that mutes you automatically when you put the mic in the up position.The sound is great! But I expect nothing less from Sennheiser. Especially in some games, the ambient sounds are very thorough and full, which really helps create the mood.These are also noise cancelling headphones. My wife tried to get my attention a couple of times while I was watching a movie and she failed, because I heard nothing external.I'm more than willing to try a lower-end sennheiser because I'm not really sure $250 is giving you that much more than something highly rated around $100 (such as SteelSeries Siberia V2 Full-Size Gaming Headset (White)).OVERALL: Yes, it's Sennhieser and you're paying for it. But you know you're getting a super high quality item.Yes, there are other less expensive options on the market that may be comparable, but there's no second guessing these headphones.

I just recently jumped back into the market for new headphones. After a bit of research I grabbed a pair of Bose AE2's, but I also spend a good deal of time gaming and decided to double-dip for a headset to compare. In terms of audio quality and comfort for the respective price, I'm sorry to say that Bose absolutely trumps Sennheiser. The AE2's are lightweight and comfy as can be, with excellent audio quality and good audio balance. The 350's are a good fit, but not nearly as cushy, roughly double the weight (just enough to make your neck hurt a bit), clamp down a bit too much for comfort, and above all, have a greatly inferior audio quality. It sounds fine in the middle of the spectrum but as you move into stronger instances of either treble or bass those sounds becomes unbalancedly overpowered and lose clarity, resulting in complete obliteration of accompanying instruments if you're listening to music, and just a low-clarity assault on your ears if you're playing an action-oriented game. After a single Team Fortress 2 match with these on, my neck, head, and ears were all aching slightly.I have not yet found a headset of better quality within my price range, but after being spoiled by my Bose headphones, I just can't use these. I will say however that the mic is of amazing quality compared to my old desktop mic. It doesn't eliminate ambient noise very well, but does capture at a nice quality and doesn't seem to generate any hiss.

I have been using this headset for the past couple of weeks at work. I have mostly used it for listening to music, but I have also used it for phone calls on our VoIP system. It is very comfortable. The headset feels light on my head, yet it seems pretty sturdy. The ear pads are soft and the top of the headband portion is also padded. I can wear it for a whole day without feeling any discomfort at all.The sound quality on this headset is very nice. The other headphones I own are mid-range Sony models (specifically the MDR-V150 and MDR-NC7/BLK). This headset compares very nicely to those. The sound is very crisp and it seems to better reproduce a higher range of frequencies than the Sony headphones do.Another nice feature of this headset is its long cord. At three meters (9 ft), it's long enough to reach to the back of my computer tower on the floor next to my desk with plenty of slack to spare. The cord only goes into one side of the headset, which I personally find more convenient than when a separate cord goes into each ear.The microphone also seems to work well. It can be adjusted to be at the right angle for your mouth. It also can be folded up to be out of the way when you're not speaking and just want to listen for a while. Other Sennheiser headsets offer a feature that disables the microphone when you fold it all the way up. This is not one of those headsets; the microphone is always live.A different reviewer commented that the headset doesn't work well for people who have smaller heads. This does not surprise me much. While I don't know my exact hat size, I imagine my head is probably no smaller than average. I have to adjust the headband on my Sony headphones out a few notches for them to fit me properly. By contrast, this headset fits me pretty much perfectly on the smallest setting.Bottom line: if your head is in the medium to large category, you really can't go too wrong with this headset. If you have a smaller head, you may want to try this on before purchasing to see if it will work for you.*** UPDATE ***I have been using this headset for music and VoIP phone calls pretty much all day, every day at work for a few months now. It's still going strong.

Our household has a variety of headphone users in it. We have PC gamers, PS3 gamers, avid music listeners, and even those who use headphones to watch TV.One of the people in our household who has a rather small ear and who listens to music, radio, and laptop via headphones and also uses a microphone for various computer programs feels that these headphones do not have the depth of sound at all and are not as nice as her Swagger headphones (not very expensive) and she just was not impressed by the microphone either compared to her other set which she got from a foreign language program she uses. She didn't like that they didn't protect from room noise enough. She gave these headphones 2 stars.I have another sound FANATIC who is a complete sound addict. He has a variety of EXPENSIVE headphones including the wireless Turtlebeach Earforce PX5. He uses them for everything from music to gaming on PC to PS3 and also for movie and TV watching. He is big on sound and it having to be JUST SO. He tried these headphones out and liked them a lot. He said the sound was great and the microphone also decent. He thought they were comfortable and a decent buy for the price. He said five stars.I tried these headphones and thought they were good, but the comfort was a bit of an issue for me- like they were a bit too small or something. They didn't feel as comfortable as others I have used, but I am not a big headphone fanatic, so I think I could get used to these. The sound was good and the mic seemed fine to me. I give these four stars.All in all, between all of the ratings in our household, I went with four stars as the final tally. I only wish they could be converted to be able to be used on a PS3 more easily and I would probably use them more than on my PC, but they are still nice to have for PC games and software that needs speaking and hearing in order to run.

I tested out the Sennheiser PC 310 headset with a few games to see how they sounded. They sounded great.On the old classic Max Payne, the voice of Max had the deep base, deep like the feeling of despair of a cop with nothing to lose in a world willed with the wicked.In Deus Ex: Human Revolution the crisp sounds of gunshots and explosions riddles my ears with excitement as I punched the lights out of the unsuspecting bad guys.Flying my Odyssey class cruiser in Star Trek Online sounded better than before as I heard all the details of the game clearly, from the deeps of a console to the sound of my engines.I also tested the headphones on my Audigy card and the onboard sound. Both had good sound and the differences would be due to the hardware and not the headphones.There was a clear forward and sides to the sound, but any behind sounds didn't sound very distinct aside from they were in both ears. I'm not familiar with enough headphones to know if others have better surround sound capabilities.What I was using before the headphones was Creative 5.1 speakers but not set into a surround pattern (not a good way to do it where I live.) I think the headphones are better alternative if I want to get the best sound experience as I have a neighbor down below and if the kids are asleep, I don't have to keep it even lower.You can still hear noises occurring outside the headset assuming you don't have it blasting, but that's fine, as I need to hear things sometimes, like my kids causing havoc, for example. It's good to note the noise canceling is for the microphone, not the speakers.The best test I could manage for the microphone was to call the Skype test service. I talked next to my loud computer and on the replay I could still hear myself clearly, so the computer noises didn't overwhelm the voice.The headphones are comfortable and rest comfortable on my head and don't press hard against my ears. They gave my ears minimal headphone bend strain.If you have the cash to drop on these headphones, they are of fine quality both in sound and comfort and will likely be what you are looking for.

The first headset's microphone did not work. Amazon sent a replacement headset while arranging for UPS pickup of my the defective headset. It was worth the wait.Dragon Naturally Speaking includes a headset with the program. Without noise cancellation the microphone needs a very quiet room as well as the microphone volume set as loud as possible. The free headset is difficult for long term wear. The Sennheiser PC 31-II more than fulfills the dictation role. Noise cancelling microphone's sensitivity aids my dictation to be picked up at a normal volume in a room with a television on. Sound quality excels for open on-ear ear pads at this price. Music, games, and video are crystal with unexpectedly great responsiveness from full bass to thrilling high range. As others have mentioned, the PC 31-II light comfortable fit allows one to forget the headset is being worn. I'm quite pleased with the headset for dictation, playing games or listening music. For the price range, the Sennheiser PC 31-II is hard to beat. KEVIN aka "DocPayne"

After using a pair of Logitech G930's, I went and buy an analog headset with a sound card, not only does the quality increase, but the comfort is day/night on these; I've used the G930's for several hours and once i took them off i had that sore pain where the cup was held around my ear, on the Sennheiser 350SE I can wear them above 10 hours straight and take them off without leaving any mark of pain or use, it feels like cloud around your ears.The sound quality on the other hand is outstanding, with 150 Ompedance and using an Asus xonar essence STX has made my music, movies and games a lot more immersive, I watched the trilogy of LOTR in one sit with these and it was amazing, just needed to tweak them and fine-tune them on the mixer to give me that great cinematic feel, it did it's job better than expected, as for gaming it has increased my reaction time and whereabouts of where the sound is coming from like I've never experienced before and exciting all-time play.I would get another set of these if necessary, and highly recommend them if you are purchasing a sound card as well!

I currently use the Sennheiser PC 363D High Performance Surround Sound Gaming Headset and I have to say that I like the 363's better. Let me compare the two:363--sound quality is refined, better clarity and better high-end sound. (363 Wins)350--sound quality is excellent throughout the range, but lacks the extreme clarity of the 363 (that said, unless you're comparing them side by side, as I did, you're probably not going to notice).363--USB cable connection. I prefer this, as it's more usable and can cross over to different inputs (keyboards, pc's etc). (363 Wins)350--pc cables only (one for mic, one for sound). This is as equally convenient if you're just using it on your pc. In fact, if you lack USB input availability, this might be a plus.363--comfortable. VERY comfortable.350--comfortable. Also VERY comfortable. (Tie)363--raise the boom for muting the mic...this is convenient.350--the same... (Tie)363--doesn't fold up flat, comes with a bag-case.350--folds flat and comes with a very nice hard(er) case. (350 Wins)363--cable is nice and long, regular cables.350--cable is not quite as long, but is coated with fabric and does not tangle. (350 Wins)So, depending on your use--the 350's might be better. The prices are nearly the same (363s are 299 today, 350s are 250), so if you're a heavy user, or just very picky, that's not really an issue.I hope this helps...

I use a computer for several hours a day, and as I am also blind and use a screen reader and don't want to disturb others, a reasonably good headset is just part of the deal. I also maintain many long-distance relationships via Skype, so a decent microphone is important to me as well. When my last very cheap headset finally shorted out after about eight months of use, I knew I wanted to replace it with something better, but still affordable on a tight budget. I had had a Sennheiser headset once before and had been quite impressed by it, so when I saw this one for such a great price, I took a chance and bought it. For $35, I wasn't expecting just too much in the way of good sound quality, but when I first removed it from the packaging (which, unlike some other models, was very easy to do) and tested it out, I couldn't stop using it. After so many months of using a cheap, flimsy headset, I was in music heaven! By the end of my third day of using it, all my long-distance friends had commented on how much clearer I sounded during Skype calls. I couldn't be happier with it, but it may not be the right headset for everyone. Certainly if you are accustomed to top-quality, very pricey headsets, this may not be the way to go, but listed below are some hopefully more objective pros and possible cons.Pros:Excellent stereo sound, renders music and other sounds, such as those of games, very wellMicrophone gives very clear sound in Skype callsLong cord allows for freedom of movement away from the computerLightweight and comfortable for hours at a time as well as reasonably sturdyPossible cons:Microphone does not do well with recordingEarpieces rest on rather than over the ears and thus do not hold in sound wellSpeakers do not sound as if they would stand up to excessively loud and prolonged audio

Wow... Just wow... I actually started using these in place of my other set for listening to my classical music when I'm working on the computer. (they won't replace my best set for my quiet time moments of harmony but; they're about a tenth the price too...) After a few weeks of use, they sound warm, sharp but not shrill, not bright, yet full of impact. A nice tonal response all the way across. Not perfect but far from the rather crappy norm.The higher impedance of these also makes it easier on the equipment and lower on the noise (lower impedance = higher introduced noise; downside is lower power output capability from the same amp (unless it has a multi-voltage-rail type design, but that's another topic).) However, the stock on-board sound-card in one of my test rigs was more than capable of still reaching physically painful volumes without any trouble and have room left on the knob. With higher-end, more potent sound-cards or external setups, lots of room left on the knob.Still, every person hears differently so you can't go by anyone's opinions but your own. (The average person starts to have a high-frequency fall-off in their early middle age, for example. I do not (yet) but take extra special care of my hearing wearing earplugs where many people do not.) But for an SQ buff like me, these are beyond good, well into very nice. Not perfect, but what is...Those 'other' gaming sets (and honestly, I've tried them all) and other tiny-multi-speaker sets that try to do a 5.1 setup can not truly hold a candle to the sound quality of these (and you don't need those for 5.1 type sound. I play competitive FPS with these and can easily tell right where everything is without question).As for the mic; everyone continually asks me what mic I'm using cause I sound so clear and crisp and precise. Since buying these, about half of my regular competition have done the same. All with the same opinions of comfort and quality save one (He's about deaf anyhow honestly. He found them bland but he has the above for-mentioned problem to a rather extreme so he likes very bright sounding speakers to make up the difference for his actual ears. Again, just an example of human differences and how no two people will ever hear exactly the same.)Comfort, very good, not great. I can play for about 6 hours without too much problem thuogh. After that I have to take them off for a while. But I've found that to be pretty much true of all over the ear or on the ear sets. I'm worried about the longevity of the ear padding material but only time will tell that. I actually wish they had a width selector instead of just the arch effect and springs of the cups. But it's working ok. Tiny bit weak on the bottom. I've seen a few people actually strap them around to snug them up but I'm fine without that step. Doing so however does bring out the lower frequencies even more-so. So, some difference of hearing can simply be due to how they sit on your head. They are very adjustable, but.. Just that one thing missing. I've tried the strap myself, and it works great. But honestly I'm just too lazy. Still without it they are still exceptional in almost every way.It would also be nice if the mic could be switched to the other side as my hardware is on the right. Mic is on the left and so is the cabling. Cables are plenty long but... still... It would also be nice if they could collapse cup to cup to keep dust or what not out of the speaker areas, but they fold both up into the top so the speaker cups point in the same direction. Another tiny point but something to note.Volume control and mic mute are just a hair too far down the wire for me. But if you want to tuck the wire into your jacket or something for a long battle session, then it's too short so, unless they make it movable, no winners there. In the end it's very functional with almost no scratch effect and the mic mute works without the notorious bump some give ya when triggered.Even though it's generally not necessary with the good equipment, I go through a break-in period for all of my equipment before trying to rate them just to make sure any build stiffness is out and they are working normally. I also use them normally at very low volume levels due to my sensitive hearing. Even at these low volumes, they sound wonderful and that's actually saying something. The human ear will tend to 'like' louder (to a point obviously) sounds when comparing different sounds so doing comparisons at lower volumes can give you more truth to what 'you' like. A little test I like to do for myself is how quiet I still like them. Under extremely low power (volume), some speakers change their response characteristics a bit. These sing to me all the way down to 'off'.Part of my problem being a gamer but being so picky was I never liked my 'gaming' headsets. I spent way too much money trying to find a set I could live with. These are the exception. Not only can I live with them, I like them very much. To make sure my opin

I plunked down my $ for this headset only 7 short months ago, and it already petered out on me. *grimace*. The left speaker no longer works. I troubleshot all of the settings, restarted, etc to no avail and have now given the unit last rites (brought in the Priest who lives next door). This product left me in the lurch.. I have a very important project audio presentation due and I just can't afford to have my equipment fail... but fail it did.I'd like to spank Sennheiser. All they'll do about it is repair or replace but I must ship it back first. They won't ship a replacement pending my return of this dog unit.Let me say, in review of this product: Sound is very good-- great, in fact for what you pay for. But 7 months of use does not warrant the price, I'm afraid. Also, the USB plug is super-flimsy-- it wobbles in the slot and therefore gets dislodged easily. Then, you've got to play with it in order for the sound to 'take" again-- like shutting down the browser and restarting in order to get the sound back.The mic spews forth a lot of interference-- I think it happens when you brush up against the cord while you are talking (which is pretty much all the time).Maybe it's the USB setup that sucks. Think I'll try a jacked headset this time around.Conclusion: If you don't mind fiddling with the unit sometimes to get it to work and you like really decent sound but don't expect more than a few months of performance, then you'd do well by ordering this product.

My son is a gamer and needed a new headset to replace the original PC 350 Sennheiser headset we purchased back in 2009. (We had to replace that one once due to a broken cord, then the replacement eventually developed the same issue.) This "special edition" headset is a much better product in several respects. The cord is braided and seems much more durable, and the volume control is in the earcup instead of the cord, preventing him from constantly pulling on the cord to adjust the volume (which probably contributed to the cord wearing out so fast - twice.)As with the previous model, the earcups go completely around his ears, and are very comfortable for him. (He has had issues with other brands.) He also loves the setup of the mic in this model much better than the PC 350. When he slides the mic up and hears the click, it mutes it to allow privacy. With the original 350, he had to mute it at the volume control on the cord. This special edition also includes a nice, hard-sided case. This product appears to be better designed and a (hopefully) much more durable product, absolutely worth the upgrade from the original PC 350.

Very comfortable, great quality, well worth the money. I have had many different headsets including razer, corsair, logitech and others, but these are by far my favorite ive had so far, the sound quality is really nice, theyre super comfortable, I can have them on all day and wouldnt be bothered. Biggest problem I have is the noise canceling headphones are too good, I often have to take them off to have little convos on the side, while gaming, its not a huge issue after all it is the purpose of them, so they do their jobs well. Anyways, I really think you shouldnt over look these headphones, theyre really the nicest you can get in my eyes for this price range. Hopefully this review will not make you over look the chance to actually get a great headset instead of having to buy another after.

I purchased these because I have other Sennheiser products which I really like and I needed a new headset for use with Vent/Mumble.Ergonomics: To start with these are easy to use, just plug in the mic in and headphone out jacks into your computer. Programs like Vent require you to choose your input/output device which is easy enough. The cord seems long enough for a PC headset, if you needed something more than 5 feet long you might have a problem. The mic isn't reversible so it will always be on the left. The build seems solid to me, I've had mine for only a few weeks though. The mic can be bent to place it properly. The headband is adjustable and should fit most people's heads just fine. I find that the headset gets uncomfortable pretty quickly. I wear glasses which exacerbate the problem, but even when I'm not wearing my glasses these make my ears hurt.Sound: I was very pleased with the sound quality from these compared to headsets of this kind I have used in the past. They sound crisp and have reasonable range, in my opinion this type of headset generally lacks in sound quality and you shouldn't expect these to produce what over the ear headsets and ear subs produce.Microphone: The microphone produces a clear sound and I was told a few times that I sounded clearer than my previous headsets. There are a few negatives that are rather annoying though. The microphone seems to lack sensitivity, on both vent and mumble I turn the sensitivity all the way up and I nearly have to put the mic in my mouth for it to pick up my voice at a normal talking level, I find myself talking loud all the time so that the mic will pick up my voice, If I use push to talk on these programs it is less of a problem, but I don't prefer using push to talk. The up side to this problem is that it doesn't leave an open mic or pick up back ground noise. There is no mute button which I would have liked, if your using push to talk that won't matter.Recommendation: Pass on these, although I really like Sennheiser's sound quality the ergonomics and mic sensitivity make these not worth buying.

Length:: 4:49 MinsSennheiser's PC 320 may not be the most stylish headset available compared to others available on the market, however it does have a really nice solid feel to it.The past headsets I've used for the PC connect via a wired USB cable or a wireless USB dongle, this one however splits off into two; a 3.5mm headphone jack(port normally coloured green) and a 3.5mm microphone jack(port normally coloured pink), both these ports are standard for desktops and laptops, however do double check you have them just in case.The audio output from the headphones I found to be of really good quality and it's really easy to adjust the volume by sliding the circle around on the right-hand side. Though I was very impressed with the sound it can't output much bass, so for those who like that extra kick in bass, you are looking at the wrong product.When I first used the microphone, I initially had a problem with the microphone volume, even when putting the microphone volume to it's maximum it was far too quiet, but after fiddling with the microphone cable the volume went to as it should and since then I've had no problems at all, so it's highly possible it may have been my computer having a funny 5 minutes.The clarity of the microphone really blew me away, the voice output was crystal clear and to date has got to be the best headset microphone I've owned.Comfortability wasn't too bad, it fits well on my head and is easily adjustable, I can wear these for about 3 hours before feeling any kind of discomfort which for me is really good, I do have sensitive ears so small amounts of pressure effects me more than most other people so others may have a different experience to what I've had.Overall it's a really good headset with a fantastic microphone attached, it may lack a bit in bass but don't let this put you off.

I really enjoy these headphones. I find the headphones to be comfortable. These sound really good. I was actually quite amazed at how well they sounded especially when paired with a nice ASUS sound card that I purchased. I wasn't expecting the surround experience to be any good out of a pair of headphones, but they are good. I'm not saying it's as good as having a 5.1/7.1 high end floor standing speaker set, but it's definitely amazing compared to your standard head phones. This is a very good product. This definitely makes playing pc games more enjoyable. Especially compared to my old stereo speakers which miraculously are still working (they come with an old Dell Pentium 2 computer from back in the day). I also love the long cord that these headphones have.

Sennheiser is a trusted name in the professional audio world, so it only makes sense to trust that they know what they're doing when it comes to headphones with a microphone. While a lot of the other companies make great headsets, Sennheiser is a standard in recording studios for both headphones and microphones. When you think about it in those terms, does it make sense to purchase a headset made by a peripherals company, or one that makes headphones & mics that professionals use?While I consider this product worthy of 5 stars, that doesn't mean it's perfect. The one problem that I've noticed is that the highs are a bit shrill, meaning that the higher frequencies aren't going to be replicated as well as I would like. Keeping in mind that this headset is ~$45, you wouldn't find other companies to do a better job. Every thing else about this headset is solid, as the sound quality is quite good, the mic is clean & crisp, and it even has a long cable with a volume knob & switch to turn off the mic. It's also worth mentioning that these headphones are incredibly comfortable.So if you're in the market for a headset for PC gaming, and want to spend enough to get a quality product, but not bleed your wallet dry, this is a fantastic choice. Couldn't recommend it more.

I've had this headset for about eight months now, and am somewhat disappointed. They are really comfortable, by far the most comfortable headset I've ever had. The sound is indeed pretty good, although I question whether it's really superior enough to warrant the hefty price tag. The cord is wonderfully long, which I love. The on-headset volume control works very well.Now on to the problem. The mic. The mic on my first pair died within a month. It just stopped working without any warning. I never treated it rough at all, and I have no idea what happened. Luckily, it was within the first 30 days after I bought it, so I sent it back to Amazon and got a brand new (not refurbished) replacement as easy as pie. I had the second pair for about five or six months.Aaaaand then the mic died again. As with the first headset, I took good care of it, and have no idea why it stopped. I didn't even use the mic very much. Both times I did plenty of troubleshooting to determine that it really was the mic, and not some sound driver problem, etc. I plugged them into other computers, and tried different mics on my computer. It was definitely a problem with the mic both times.So now I'm stuck having to go through the warranty to get a replacement. But at this point, I'm asking myself if it's worth the hassle. For right now, I just ordered a cheap Zalman clip-on mic through Amazon.At this point, I'm pretty sure I will not be getting a Sennheiser for my next headset.

I've not owned a gaming headset before, never felt the need for one to be honest. However - I was provided an opportunity to test these out and see if they would be somthing I would recommend.My first impression on removing it from the packaging was the look, they were definitely impressive, durable and a solid build. Nothing seems flimsy or cheap, but its also surprisingly lightweight. The wire is quite heavy duty, and pretty long, but some may wish it were a bit longer.The headbar and ears are both covered in comfortable padding. The earpieces swivel slightly in and out, fit very snug on the head. Wearing them w/out them attached to anything blocks out nearly all noise...I could still hear things in the room, but only slightly.Now for sound - Everyone knows Sennheiser is one of the premier names in sound quality, and these are no disappointment. Now these are probably not the headset you want if you're just listening to music in a studio or something - but for a combination of a microphone and comfort and audio quality, I doubt there's any better at this price. Every sound, especially the mid's and high's are exceptionally clear and sharp.The microphone quality, while it is hard for me to tell myself, I've been told it's excellent. I love the boom mic mute by swiveling it to the up posistion, very cool for sidebar conversations, or those bodily noises you don't want heard. :-)My only con with this set of headphones is the cord I think could be a bit longer. Also, I think a carrying bag might be nice to go with these headphones, and maybe a bluetooth adapter/transceiver for those that want the option to go 'cordless'.I would DEFINITELY recommend these to any gamer...

It pains me to give such a poor review to a company whose products I truly love. But the PC 350's sound terrible. There is no excuse for how poor the audio quality is on these cans - it sounds like you ARE listening through tin cans.For perspective, I own HD555's, HD380's, PC 150's (which the Mic broke on after more than 10 years of solid service), PX100's and PMX90's, along with a 900 Mhz wireless model whose number escapes me at the moment. All of those sets sound better than these, including the under $50 PX's. I truly love Sennheiser headsets for their comfort and durability, but mostly for their audio quality. The PC350's fall down on that score in a big way.I listened to these through my Macbook Pro with and without an external amplifier - the amp helped some, but not much. The high impedance (150 Ohms) of this headset is only slightly more than the older model HD555's I have which are rated at 120 ohms - current HD555 spec is 50 Ohms, apparently. I swapped directly one for the other, and the difference is night and day. The 350's are closed and the 555's open, so I swapped for the HD380's (54 Ohm), and the soundstage of the 380's was closer to the 555's than the 350's.I cannot review the mic, as I never bothered to do more than verify that it worked.These cans are well constructed, appear to use the same padding as the HD380's, look like they'd last for years. I returned them and will try the HD 161's next - the 151's are a direct replacement for the PC 150's I own, but are closed like the 150's are. I prefer open so I can hear what's going on around me, especially if I'm at a LAN party. I had hoped the PC 350's would be as fantastic as the HD380's are. Sadly, no such luck. These went back on the same truck they arrived on. Too bad.

I have had these for almost two years now and they are still very nice.Pros:-SOOOO comfy and light even with glasses they aren't an issue big ++++-Made very well-Great mic-great sound quality for gaming and music or movies-Long cord (some might see this as a con but you can always tie part of it up)-It can take a beating, cord too, which is great (I sometimes get the cord stuck on my chair and accidentally pull sometimes hard on it, but after this happening countless times, two years later its great, no wires exposed or anything like cheaper headsets would do)Cons:-base isn't extremely noticeable (I don't mind but I'm sure some would, it is plenty for me)Bottom line:I have a little regret about getting these, just because of the price I should of just went all the way up and got the PC360. Overall I'm very happy about this headset and would recommend to others if you can't afford the PC360. If you don't really care about audio quality or build quality, this isn't the headset for you, go find something cheaper. If you do and can't afford these try one of the lower tier headsets from Sennheiser.Side note that may be important for some of you: This headset is NOT an USB headset so audio will vary a bit depending on your sound card. (Might be why my bass isn't very strong.)

I own both the PC350 and the PC360. If i were to recommend 1 of them it would be the PC350. Both headsets have great audio and recording capability. Used with ventrilo other users can hear me crystal clear. The main difference between the two, is that:The PC360...... is open air meaning that you can hear outside noise while wearing them which gives a slightly better sound because you cant hear the headset moving around on your head (eg tapping the earcup)....volume control and mute switch are on the headset itself which i like better than being in the cord(PC350)...The earcups do not pivot much which makes the headset tight on my head personally, and are made of velour not leather which will last longer however can be harder to clean when needed especially if you spill something on them....The headset is heavier than the PC350 but still very light.Overall if you want a headset i would recommend the PC350 or the PC360

the ear cups on these are rather large - sort of more oblong than round. the sound wasn't as good as the studio pro 280s by a long shot. the microphone was absolutely excellent, until one day it died. the fit of the headset was heavier than the 280s and not as comfortable. also these were super expensive. now that the mic died I went back to the 280s until I purchased some different brands--tried the ear force x13s (nice fit and feel and sound and excellent mic except the usb interface on those makes an annoying background noise for me and the inline volume/mute switch seems to be sensitive to wifi noise) and the razer cariachas (nice sound and excellent mic but fit is for a larger head than mine).

These headphones really enhanced my gaming experience and took it to the next level. I, personally, have never used gaming headphones before, so I sort of feel like someone gave me a BMW for my first car. Of course, the sound was incredible, I had no idea how much of the audio features were lost on me without using these headphones. Also, I was very impressed with the comfort of these headphones, so they should work well for people who play for long periods of time.The headphones are very high-quality as far as materials and workmanship, and the case is perfect for storage and protection. (Which is usual for Sennheiser and what you would expect from their products.) I did not, as yet, test out the mic function. All in all, while the price means a significant investment, this should be totally worth it for those who thrive on gaming. I, personally, highly recommend these headphones.

These are decent headphones for the price. The 10 foot cord is handy if you want to sit back from the set. They are reasonably comfortable and fairly light weight. Like any headset they can become annoying if worn for a long time. The sound is as good or better than any headset that I've tried in this price range. Voices and music seem clear. I wish it had volume control on the headset. That is a nice feature and more and more headsets seem to be dropping this, I assume to save costs. The microphone works well. Overall I can recommend this if you are looking for a decent, corded gaming or music headset.

These are nice headphones: 10 foot cord is handy, low "clamping" force on the wearer's head, noise cancelling mic makes it easy for the listeners to hear you, comfortable for several hours of use, good base response and all-around sound.Some minuses: No volume control on the unit. Since they are earmuff-style they may seem big to users that typically use ear buds. For those of who don't like ear buds, however, they are a nice alternative. No USB adapter, included.There are better models in the market, but generally at a higher price. These are a good middle of the road choice.