I’ve been using a combination of cheap gaming headsets (sub $50) and wired open-air headphones for years. And when my old Turtle Beach headset died (3 years is a pretty good life span for these things), I really wanted to upgrade. With the knowledge that I like being able to hear my own voice in chat, and I needed an upgraded mic; I did research and found this headset.
The open-air design of this headset makes it very comfortable for long periods of time, and as I stated it’s nice being able to hear the world around me aside from the alternative of having ambient sound blocked out (an acquired taste, I will admit). I enjoy the functionality of being able to put the mic up to mute it, and to pull it back down by my mouth to get the mic working again. Not as quick as a button, but very intuitive once you get used to it. The mic itself is outstanding, and required some calibration so as to not have my voice be too loud in chat. And my friends were quick to tell me there was a clear and positive difference in mic quality.
Other high points include the manual volume control wheel on the right side of the headset. It just feels nice to literally turn the volume up and down when listening to chat or music. It comes with a very long and sturdy two piece USB cord. But I highly suggest that you also buy a proprietary aux cable for this headset. (Here is what I bought, it’s an excellent purchase: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07RW9QNQV/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_y8xJDbDYBSMHH ) Plugging this headset directly into the PS4 (which you have to do without the aux cable) will require you to change some setting for it to work in chat while gaming. And while playing on the PS4 you don’t really need the special two piece aux to USB cable since the special surround sound is meant to be used only on the PC. And the aux connection is a simple plug in directly to your wireless controller. It’s just a cleaner setup, especially if you have to worry about any foot traffic around where you’re gaming.
On the PC, the included USB cable gets to fulfill its purpose a bit more, with the ability to use the surround sound functionality. It’s mostly a cute gimmick in my opinion. But the sound quality remains excellent.
I suppose the only other thing I’d mention is that this is a very balanced headset. What I mean by that is that it’s not too heavy on the light or heavy side. The music won’t sound flat, nor will it lean more towards bass heavy music or voice or orchestral quality. If you wish to make it lean one way or another, that’s done easily enough with the PC software that comes w/ this headset, or your own PC sound settings.
Overall, it’s well worth the price. And I can’t see myself ever using any less than this in the future. For use in the home, these are used for everything. PC, PS4, even my iPad Pro. I invite everyone who is curious to join the world of open-air (open-back) headphones.
| Headphones Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
|---|---|
| Model Name | PC373D |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Included Components | headphone |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Material | Velvet |
| Specific Uses For Product | personal, gaming, business |
| Compatible Devices | Gaming Consoles |
| Control Type | Noise Control |
| Cable Feature | Retractable |
| Item Weight | 12.5 Ounces |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Control Method | App |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Controller Type | Wired |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Earpiece Shape | Over Ear |
| UPC | 615104273221 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04044155209402 |
| Manufacturer | Sennheiser |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Item model number | 506528 |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Item Weight | 12.5 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 9.33 x 4.29 x 9.85 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9.33 x 4.29 x 9.85 inches |
| ASIN | B01IBORI2O |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | August 9, 2016 |
