Sennheiser PC 151 Binaural Headset with Noise-Canceling Microphone & Volume Control
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Manufacturer: SennheiserAudio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: PC 151
Color: Charcoal and Silver
Product features:
- Adjustable and ultra comfortable headband
- In-line volume control and mic mute
- Mic mute switch
- Perect for long gaming sessions, internet surfing or work on the PC.
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Customer Review: Excellent Headset for MMOs and Voice Chat
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought the USB version of PC151 years ago (one with the built in soundcard + USB/Mic adapter), and still using it for hours a day. It's the same headset except for the USB soundcard and USB-2-Mic jacks. This is a review without the USB features.
Before buying this I used the various headsets available locally, which primarily were Logitech/Sony/Koss and wasn't impressed with the quality of construction and comfort. Let's face it, if you're going to wear a headset for hours a day it needs to not break in a year; fit well; doesn't hurt the ears; has superior sound; and the mic doesn't broadcast every tinny background sound (imagine the clicky-clack of talking in a room without wall-to-wall carpet).
I wear a hat size of around 7 1/4 (about 22/23 inches) and this headset fits like a glove (those with full lobed ears this is a v-e-r-y good fit for you). Just tight enough to not fall off the head, but also doesn't squeeze the ears so hard to be painful. The headband is industrial quality with foam pad underneath that helps to keep it from sliding around (you can wear your favorite baseball cap under it). Mic holds it's position, and the black rubber part of the boom is adjustable, but find it fits so well adjustments aren't necessary. The mic will be just at the right angle with no adjustments (enough to drink/eat while the headset is still on) and not get the "pops" while communicating. Ear cups aren't squeesy cheap foam, they're firm open air, and surprisingly cool even after hours upon hours of gaming. If you also live in a hot environment (like in front of 2x24" heat blasting LCD monitors) you'd appreciate this headset -- unlike closed can designs which will have you sweating.
Because this headset is "beefy", taking it off and on is a cinch. It's a heavy headset, not one of those iPod Lite types, so if you're used to can style headphones it'll feel quite the same.
This has a very l-o-n-g cord (about 8ft), and comes with a cord winder which is handy if you're sitting close to your computer. So you can walk around your room with the headset on, at least enough to stand and grab something on a shelf and not get the cord pull. Plugs are Red/Green color coded despite at the time (2007) it wasn't standard practice.
Sound quality is so good, that to ensure good voice communication, I made sure to buy more for the rest of the family. It's not 5.1, but for games without 5.1/7.1 audio (like MMOs), and voice chat, this is a stellar headset. It will make talking in the kitchen or rooms without carpet sound so much better (you do love that wood flooring, right?). Sound quality in Skype/Vent/TS/Mumble is standing next to the person quality.
The only 2 issues with this headset is the ear cups aren't easily removable for cleaning (can be removed, but putting them back in would take time -- which is good, as these cups won't fall off); and the cord is really thin (be careful not to pull it hard -- it has lasted me for years, but there are folks who'll are harder on their electronics).
Overall, these were well worth the price. I use it for all computer communications, be it in gaming; voice chat; and voice dubbing for videos. Short of a 5.1 headset for specific games, there's no reason to upgrade. It will last you easily 5 years.
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Most popular Gamer headset for the ULTIMATE GAMER! Headphone is extremely comfortable and noise cancelling microphone keeps unwanted noise from masking your voice. High power stereo headphone with full size ear cushions for extended playing time.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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