Sennheiser PC 360 Gaming Headset
October 28 2010 Categorized Under: Gaming Tags; sennheiser, sennheiser 330 G4me, sennheiser pc 163d, sennheiser pc 333d, sennheiser pc 360 No Commented
Sennheiser’s top of the line product PC 360 has been available in Europe for some month, and it finally made its way to the United States. It is actually the top product of a series of professional gaming headsets, including the PC 333D, PC 163D and the PC 330 G4ME.
The PC 360 gaming headset sets you back a whooping $299.95, but you get what you pay form. The headset bundles Sennheiser acoustic technology and a high performance noice canceling microphone with an open design to keep the head cool during long gaming sessions.
The high-end PC 360 headset has been developed with popular eSport’s team mTw, who have tested the headset extensively.
Sennheiser PC 360 features
- Professional gaming with a cool head – the open design lets air in and delivers a natural listening experience
- Superb Sennheiser sound – excellent hi-fi sound and acoustics from your games, music, movies and internet calls
- Noise canceling clarity – the microphone reduces ambient noise for crystal-clear conversations
- Ultra comfortable – XXL velvet ear pads and a cushioned headband keep you going
- Intuitive design – the volume control is integrated in the right ear cup
- Automatic microphone mute – mute the microphone by raising the boom
- Freedom of movement – there’s only one cable, so you can turn your head without getting in a tangle
- All-in-one headset – when you want to enjoy movies or music, just move the microphone out of your way
- Peace of mind – thanks to the 2-year international warranty
Specs
- EAN No. 40 44155 04780 6
- UPC No. 6 15104 17518 1
- Art. No. 504122
- Cable length 3m / 9.8ft
- Connector sockets 2 x 3.5mm for desktop/laptop
- Weight 300g
- Headphones
- Frequency response 15–28,000Hz
- Impedance 50Ω
- Sound pressure level 112dB
- Microphone
- Frequency response 50–16,000Hz
- Pick-up pattern Noise canceling
- Impedance 2kΩ
- Sensitivity -38dBV/PA
- Dimensions (single) 9.1 x 4.1 x 9.3 in
- Weight (single) 23.1 oz
PC 333D
The PC 333D retails for $239.95. It comes with an 3D G4ME1 7.1 USB soundcard and the following feature set:
More spacious sound field – 7.1 channel surround sound powered by Dolby Headphone to accurately pinpoint noises from all directions in the gamescape
Superb Sennheiser stereo sound – Sennheiser quality speakers deliver great acoustic performance from games, music, movies and internet calls
Great for LAN gaming – the circumaural closed acoustic design of XL ear cups blocks out noise around you for hyper-realistic gaming with total immersion
Quick team talk – at just a swivel of the DJ Hinge on the right ear cup, you have direct contact with your teammates
Noise canceling clarity – the professional microphone reduces ambient noise for crystal-clear conversations without the need to shout
Intuitive design and automatic microphone mute – the volume control is integrated in the right ear cup and you can mute the microphone by raising the boom arm
Essential extra – supplied with a protective carrying pouch
Peace of mind – thanks to the 2-year international warranty
PC 163D
Features
Dolby 7.1 Headphone channel surround sound virtualization to accurately pinpoint noises from all directions in the gamescape
Superb Sennheiser stereo sound – Sennheiser quality speakers deliver great acoustic performance from games, music, movies and internet calls
Gaming with a cool head – the open design ensures a continuous airflow and lets you be in touch with the action around you
Lightweight and comfortable – forget you’re even wearing a headset, however long you play
Noise canceling clarity – the microphone reduces ambient noise for crystal-clear conversations without the need to shout
Integrated volume control & adjustable boom – the volume control with microphone mute switch is integrated on the cord and you can adjust the microphone boom as you like
Peace of mind – thanks to the 2-year international warrantyDelivery Includes
PC 163-D headset
3D G4ME1 7.1 USB soundcard
USB extension cable
Audio driver CD
Quick set-up guide
PC 330 G4ME
In-ear headset with microphone. Features include:
Features
Quick and easy connectivity – simply insert the two 1/8” (3.5 mm.) plugs into a PC’s soundcard and start gaming!
Extremely portable, in-ear design delivers huge Sennheiser sound while suppressing distracting noise
High-quality integrated microphone picks up every word, so gamers can communicate with the team or chat with their friends
The supplied 6.5-foot extension cable makes it easy for gamers to plug in to rear-mounted PCI slot-style soundcards
In-line volume control
Flexible travel pouch protects the PC 300 and the extension cable while on-the-go
Includes 3 sizes of soft silicone ear sleeve for a perfect fit
Great for music and VoIP applications, too!
** For Mac use, please order the UUSB 1 accessory adapter **Delivery Includes
6.5-foot extension cable
Flexible travel pouch
3 sizes of soft silicone ear sleeves
Which Sennheiser headset should you pick? The answer really depends on your gaming needs and budget. If you have the money, go for the top of the line product. If you need a better soundcard to support the 7.1 sound you may be better of with the PC 333D or PC 163D. (via)
