Headsets With Microphones For Pc : Sennheiser PC 360 Headset for Pro Gaming
great sound!!!
These headphones will not disappoint! By far the best sounding gaming headphones ive heard. I have the astro a40s and there is no comparison here. These are very light and comfortable. I have worn them for call of duty all nighters for over 6-7 hours with no problem whatsoever. If you are looking for sound isolation, you may want to pass these by. Alot of sound does...
Technical Details
- Open design for excellent Hi-Fi sound and audiophile experience
- Noise cancelling microphone reduces ambient noise for crystal clear commands
- Volume control is intergrated on the ear cup for easy access
- Microphone automatically mutes when the boom is raised.
- Ultra soft around the ear pads and cushioned headband
- Currently on sale through this link on Amazon.com
Product Description
From the Manufacturer
Product Description
Open design circulates air and delivers a natural audiophile sound experience
Customer Reviews
great sound!!!, November 23, 2010
These headphones will not disappoint! By far the best sounding gaming
headphones ive heard. I have the astro a40s and there is no comparison
here. These are very light and comfortable. I have worn them for call of
duty all nighters for over 6-7 hours with no problem whatsoever. If you
are looking for sound isolation, you may want to pass these by. Alot of
sound does escape out. I can have a conversation with my wife while
using these at lower volumes. I actually prefer this kind myself and
dont care for sound isolating headphones, especially for gaming because
they get too hot and uncomfortable and generally have more messy
sounding bass. These dont have TOO MUCH bass, but it is there and sounds
good and not distorted. (The bass in these is alot better than in the
a40s) I will say I use an astro mixamp in conjunction with these for
gaming on the PS3 and it is a great little setup. My friends tell me I
sound really clear when using the mic. I listen to music with them also
and they sound great for music as well. When I listen to music I do not
use the amp and they sound great on my sony vaio laptop without an amp.
They are made of mainly plastic but dont have a cheap feel. They are
built very well and look to be a set of headphones that will last a long
time. I do have a gripe. for what these cost, they should include a
case. But if you want a quality piece, you'll have to overlook that.
Sennheiser PC 360: Amazing Gaming Headset, December 15, 2011
First
and foremost, I am a gamer. I have been gaming competitively for well
over 10 years and over that period have gone through numerous headsets
these being the Turtle Beach X1 & X11,the Tritton AX Pro, the Astro
A40 2010 & 2011 Models, and now the Sennheiser PC360. The Sennheiser
PC 360s, however, take the cake for being the best headset that I've
ever owned and used. Also, I am an Xbox 360 gamer so before reading this
review keep in mind that I am using this with Astro Gaming's Mixamp for
5.1 SRS from the Xbox 360, and not as a standalone 2.1 Stereo headset
as it is intended. This is because without a Mixamp you can not use this
headset with an Xbox 360.
***Pros
[+] Amazing sound quality
[+] Some of the best audio positioning available on a dedicated
gaming headset due to the Open Acoustic build and the large sound stage.
[+] Open Acoustic design allows air to flow through the speakers to
your ears, keeping your ears cool and getting rid of any gross feeling
of warmth that can be caused by a closed design. (Astro A40, Tritton AX
Pro)
[+] Superb noise cancelling microphone. Very sturdy but also pliable
to adjust easily to user preference. Xbox Live chat is very clear and
the mic picks up your voice without you having to yell. It does very
well to also block out any unwanted noise.
[+] Extremely comfortable. The earpads and headband cushion are
covered in a velvet material that feels great around the ears (keep in
mind these headphones will completely surround your ears and will not
push down on any part of your ear). The headband is adjustable to fit
any size head and the headphone itself does not push too tightly on your
head. For those with glasses; this headset will fit fine while you are
wearing glasses.
[+] On ear controls works surprisingly well. The volume knob can be
found on the right side of the headset and will stay at the volume you
put it at. The Boom mic acts as the mute switch on this headset. When
you flip the microphone into the upward position it will mute the
microphone (indicated by a noticeable click. You do the opposite to
unmute the microphone.
[+] Very sturdy design. The headset itself is made of a very pliable
plastic that feels very strong and can definitely take a beating.
[+] Very professional looking headset. The headset is a matte black
with velvet cushioning. It looks very sleek and is all business.
***Cons
[-] Price tag. This is one of the most expensive dedicated gaming
headsets on the market, especially considering the fact that Sennheiser
literally gives you nothing with the headset.
[-] For use with any Game Console you will need an adapter, most
common being the Astro Mixamp which in itself is about $120 USD. For a
PC gamer, you'll need a good sound card to get the full experience with
these headphones. A standard, bottom of the line sound card will not do
these headphones justice. This means that you'll most likely have to
spend even more money to get these headphones running optimally.
[-] The microphone is huge and cannot be detached. I feel like the
microphone on this headset is way too big for what it's being used for.
Other headsets such as the Turtle Beach models have a small pliable wire
which is perfectly fine as a boom. The microphone is also not removable
and is confined to your left ear.
***Other Things to Consider
[~] Open Acoustic design allows sound to enter and exit through the headset. Let me go a bit more into depth about this.
eg1.)
You are listening to your task's audio at an average volume and someone
is talking next to you. You will be able to hear them fairly clearly.
- This is a preference thing. For some this won't be a problem;
people who tend to use the headset in a secluded area or who would
prefer if they could hear their surroundings and others would definitely
benefit from this. For others this may be a deal breaker; people who go
to LANs will hear people yelling and this may take away from the game
audio, and people who would prefer not to be able to hear their
surrounding while gaming should consider opting for a closed design
headset. Sennheiser PC 350 Collapsible Gaming Headset with Vol Control & Microphone Mute is a great alternative to the PC360 for someone looking for a closed design.
eg2.) You have the volume on your headphones fairly loud. People near you will be able to hear audio coming from your headset.
- Again, this is a preference thing. Some people would rather have
their game audio kept confined to their headset. Others may not care if
audio leaks from the headset because they may play in a dedicated area
where they will be using the headphones alone.
You may be
wondering, "Why should I buy this headset if I can just get a Closed
design set?" Well, the reasoning behind the Open Acoustic design is that
it allows sound to enter and leave the ear naturally as opposed to
allowing it to rebound as it does in a Closed setup. This is a huge
factor in the headset's amazing audio positioning when playing games
with Surround Sound.
[~] Is this headphone right for you? Before
buying this headset decide whether or not spending a minimum of $200 is
worth it for what you will be using these for. This is a dedicated
gaming headset and should be used as such. the headset is designed with
the competitive player looking for that edge in gaming so if your just a
casual gamer or just need a headset to VoIP or record a commentary you
may want to opt for a better priced headset. Not saying you should buy a
cheap headset but if that's what will work for you then by all means
buy a cheaper headset.
With that being said, this is an absolutely amazing gaming headset
that will not disappoint. If you're a dedicated gamer or just feel you'd
like a top-notch headset then this headset is a great choice. Comparing
these with my Astro A40s, which are regarded as one of the top of the
line console gaming headsets, I can safely say there is no comparison,
these headphones win hands down.
Thanks for reading my review. I hope I helped,
- Justin
October 31, 2010
Well manufactured, solid, and they look "all business". Very light,
in my opinion compared to the Astro A40 and TB HPX, tried both, and both
are returned. Large size velour ear covers, much more comfortable than
say, the vinyl on my X3s. I like the fact that the PC360 series has
on-board controls for volume and mute (very slick on the later, as all
you do is pivot the boom up until you hear and click and it's muted), a
shortcoming of the HPX. I have these connected to an Astro Mixamp at the
moment and all is rocking with solid bass and great separation (I can
pinpoint an enemy whether 2 or 5 o'clock, very nice). The open design
allows me to hear hear the phone while keeping my ears cooler than my
X3s. I did run the PC360s overnight for 12 hours, attached to my Mac
playing iTunes to break them in a bit. I have read that this allows for a
broadened range of highs and lows....and I can say, I think it worked.
I have them connected via the digital audio optical out on the back
of the XBOX. As a note the cord is long enough, I sit about 8 feet back
from a 50" LCD, no problems. If you use a Mixamp, the cables/cords are
all included with the Mixamp to get these headphones connected to your
XBOX. Not sure about a PS3, but my guess is they will work as well.
Shipped overnight delivery, and received a free FiiO E5 Headphone
Amplifier and a $10 discount on the headsets, overall a great value if
you're a serious/semi-serious gamer. I did rate the comfort a 5,
although it took a few hours to get there, like a good pair of shoes, it
takes a bit of time to break them in. Overall they were a "4" for
comfort, but then I realized that I had the adjustment fully extended
and they were putting pressure just below my ears...some pain. Once I
tightened them a bit, so that the weight was resting on my head all was
good, since they are so light.
Overall, very satisfied.
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First and foremost, I am a gamer. I have been gaming competitively for well over 10 years and over that period have gone through numerous headsets these being the Turtle Beach X1 & X11,the Tritton AX Pro, the Astro A40 2010 & 2011 Models, and now the Sennheiser PC360. The Sennheiser PC 360s, however, take the cake for being the best headset that I've ever owned and used. Also, I am an Xbox 360 gamer so before reading this review keep in mind that I am using this with Astro Gaming's Mixamp for 5.1 SRS from the Xbox 360, and not as a standalone 2.1 Stereo headset as it is intended. This is because without a Mixamp you can not use this headset with an Xbox 360.
***Pros
[+] Amazing sound quality
[+] Some of the best audio positioning available on a dedicated gaming headset due to the Open Acoustic build and the large sound stage.
[+] Open Acoustic design allows air to flow through the speakers to your ears, keeping your ears cool and getting rid of any gross feeling of warmth that can be caused by a closed design. (Astro A40, Tritton AX Pro)
[+] Superb noise cancelling microphone. Very sturdy but also pliable to adjust easily to user preference. Xbox Live chat is very clear and the mic picks up your voice without you having to yell. It does very well to also block out any unwanted noise.
[+] Extremely comfortable. The earpads and headband cushion are covered in a velvet material that feels great around the ears (keep in mind these headphones will completely surround your ears and will not push down on any part of your ear). The headband is adjustable to fit any size head and the headphone itself does not push too tightly on your head. For those with glasses; this headset will fit fine while you are wearing glasses.
[+] On ear controls works surprisingly well. The volume knob can be found on the right side of the headset and will stay at the volume you put it at. The Boom mic acts as the mute switch on this headset. When you flip the microphone into the upward position it will mute the microphone (indicated by a noticeable click. You do the opposite to unmute the microphone.
[+] Very sturdy design. The headset itself is made of a very pliable plastic that feels very strong and can definitely take a beating.
[+] Very professional looking headset. The headset is a matte black with velvet cushioning. It looks very sleek and is all business.
***Cons
[-] Price tag. This is one of the most expensive dedicated gaming headsets on the market, especially considering the fact that Sennheiser literally gives you nothing with the headset.
[-] For use with any Game Console you will need an adapter, most common being the Astro Mixamp which in itself is about $120 USD. For a PC gamer, you'll need a good sound card to get the full experience with these headphones. A standard, bottom of the line sound card will not do these headphones justice. This means that you'll most likely have to spend even more money to get these headphones running optimally.
[-] The microphone is huge and cannot be detached. I feel like the microphone on this headset is way too big for what it's being used for. Other headsets such as the Turtle Beach models have a small pliable wire which is perfectly fine as a boom. The microphone is also not removable and is confined to your left ear.
***Other Things to Consider
[~] Open Acoustic design allows sound to enter and exit through the headset. Let me go a bit more into depth about this.
eg1.) You are listening to your task's audio at an average volume and someone is talking next to you. You will be able to hear them fairly clearly.
- This is a preference thing. For some this won't be a problem; people who tend to use the headset in a secluded area or who would prefer if they could hear their surroundings and others would definitely benefit from this. For others this may be a deal breaker; people who go to LANs will hear people yelling and this may take away from the game audio, and people who would prefer not to be able to hear their surrounding while gaming should consider opting for a closed design headset. Sennheiser PC 350 Collapsible Gaming Headset with Vol Control & Microphone Mute is a great alternative to the PC360 for someone looking for a closed design.
eg2.) You have the volume on your headphones fairly loud. People near you will be able to hear audio coming from your headset.
- Again, this is a preference thing. Some people would rather have their game audio kept confined to their headset. Others may not care if audio leaks from the headset because they may play in a dedicated area where they will be using the headphones alone.
You may be wondering, "Why should I buy this headset if I can just get a Closed design set?" Well, the reasoning behind the Open Acoustic design is that it allows sound to enter and leave the ear naturally as opposed to allowing it to rebound as it does in a Closed setup. This is a huge factor in the headset's amazing audio positioning when playing games with Surround Sound.
[~] Is this headphone right for you? Before buying this headset decide whether or not spending a minimum of $200 is worth it for what you will be using these for. This is a dedicated gaming headset and should be used as such. the headset is designed with the competitive player looking for that edge in gaming so if your just a casual gamer or just need a headset to VoIP or record a commentary you may want to opt for a better priced headset. Not saying you should buy a cheap headset but if that's what will work for you then by all means buy a cheaper headset.
With that being said, this is an absolutely amazing gaming headset that will not disappoint. If you're a dedicated gamer or just feel you'd like a top-notch headset then this headset is a great choice. Comparing these with my Astro A40s, which are regarded as one of the top of the line console gaming headsets, I can safely say there is no comparison, these headphones win hands down.
Thanks for reading my review. I hope I helped,
- Justin
Well manufactured, solid, and they look "all business". Very light, in my opinion compared to the Astro A40 and TB HPX, tried both, and both are returned. Large size velour ear covers, much more comfortable than say, the vinyl on my X3s. I like the fact that the PC360 series has on-board controls for volume and mute (very slick on the later, as all you do is pivot the boom up until you hear and click and it's muted), a shortcoming of the HPX. I have these connected to an Astro Mixamp at the moment and all is rocking with solid bass and great separation (I can pinpoint an enemy whether 2 or 5 o'clock, very nice). The open design allows me to hear hear the phone while keeping my ears cooler than my X3s. I did run the PC360s overnight for 12 hours, attached to my Mac playing iTunes to break them in a bit. I have read that this allows for a broadened range of highs and lows....and I can say, I think it worked.
I have them connected via the digital audio optical out on the back of the XBOX. As a note the cord is long enough, I sit about 8 feet back from a 50" LCD, no problems. If you use a Mixamp, the cables/cords are all included with the Mixamp to get these headphones connected to your XBOX. Not sure about a PS3, but my guess is they will work as well.
Shipped overnight delivery, and received a free FiiO E5 Headphone Amplifier and a $10 discount on the headsets, overall a great value if you're a serious/semi-serious gamer. I did rate the comfort a 5, although it took a few hours to get there, like a good pair of shoes, it takes a bit of time to break them in. Overall they were a "4" for comfort, but then I realized that I had the adjustment fully extended and they were putting pressure just below my ears...some pain. Once I tightened them a bit, so that the weight was resting on my head all was good, since they are so light.
Overall, very satisfied.
View all original reviews here.
