Sennheiser PC 155 USB Binaural Headset with Noise-Canceling Microphone
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: SennheiserModel: PC 155 USB
Color: Silver/Black/Copper
Product features:
- Adjustable, bendable pivotable, noise cancelling microphone
- In-line volume control and microphone mute switch
- Single-sided cable including cable wind-up clip
- Compatibility with CD/DVD/MP3 players and used with IP based communications
- Integrated Sound card chip
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Digital camera reviews of Sennheiser PC 155 USB Binaural Headset with Noise-Canceling Microphone
Digital camera Review: A vast improvement over the $30 variety...
Summary: 4 Stars
I have two business partners that are not nearby. One is in the next area code, the other overseas. We use Skype to chat with USB headsets and avoid long distance charges. Finding the right headset has been a journey, but I think I'm now as close as I've gotten with this pair.
Anyone that has looked will tell you that there just isn't the broad selection of high quality USB headphones that there is with standard audio headphones. I should point out, my issue with the cheap headphones was more about comfort than it was about audio quality. The cheap ones sounded fine, they were just uncomfortable, didn't fit right and were easy to break. In reading other reviews, I'm surprised that people would use such an expensive unit for online gaming. Seems a bit frivolous, and I don't know that I would've gone the Sennheiser route if it wasn't a business thing, but that's just me.
I purchased Sennheiser PC155's out of frustration with the cheap USB headsets from other manufacturers. They feel and fit like the cheezy headphones you get on airplanes. They PC155's more expensive than the other two I purchased, but the quality difference is definitely there. They feel sturdier and fit on my head better. The padding is more comfortable. The cord to the USB jack is long, and the headset came with a spindle that you can wind excess cord on and hang somewhere convenient. I also like that you can choose if you want to use USB or mini-jacks. I still use the other headsets when I travel as they pack down tighter, but this is the set I use at my desk in my home office.
The only thing I don't like about this headset is that the cord is very thin and makes me worry that I'll snap it right off if I'm not careful. It's actually thinner than the cord on some of the cheaper brands. This is a $100+ piece of hardware, so I was expecting something a bit more sturdy. Still, even with that relatively small issue, I'm happy.
A MONTH LATER: Well, I'm still pleased with this purchase. However, I have noticed that the people I Skype with complain of more static when I use the mini-plugs versus the USB connection. I was spurred to use the mini-plug connection because the USB occasionally knocks out my sound card. Nothing a restart won't fix, but still an annoyance. I don't think this problem is specific to this headset, as I've had it happen with the other, cheaper varieties as well.
3 MONTHS LATER: Got sick of my sound card kicking the bucket, so I reinstalled the OS, and ever since I've had problem free Skyping with this headset. Couldn't be happier.
Summary of Sennheiser PC 155 USB Binaural Headset with Noise-Canceling Microphone
The Ultimate gaming tool.This is the bestgaming set period. The USB adapter with integrated sound card lets you take your own personal extreme surround sound with you wherever you play. The XL ear caps block out surrounding noise and give you ultimate wearing comfort.Headsets & Microphones
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