Sennheiser PC 360 Headset for Pro Gaming

by Sennheiser

• Open design for excellent Hi-Fi sound and audiophile experience
• Noise-cancelling microphone reduces ambient noise for crystal clear commands"
• Volume control is integrated on the ear cup for easy access
• Microphone automatically mutes when the boom is raised.
• Ultra soft around the ear pads and cushioned headband

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.1 x 9.3 x 9.1 inches ; 10.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003DA4D2U
• Item model number: PC 360
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (176 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 26, 2010

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Key features

Hi-fi Sennheiser sound

Pro noise canceling mic

Automatic mic mute

Volume control on the right ear cup

The PC 360 is the gaming headset to beat. Professional performance and a more natural listening experience get your pulse racing.

• Open-acoustic design keeps you going even during long sessions
• Hi-fi Sennheiser sound for all your multimedia
• Intuitive design for quick access when it matters most

Learn more about the PC 360

Developed together with the professional eSports team mTw, the PC 360 headset features an open-acoustic design that delivers Sennheiser sound and a natural listening experience - while keeping the head cool. As Alexander "Ave" Holdt from mTw states, "... hearing where your opponent is before you can see him is key in professional gaming. The PC 360 gives you that advantage." Long gaming sessions are also no problem thanks to the headset's ultra-comfortable XXL ear cups with intuitive design.

 

Features

• Professional gaming with a cool head - the open design lets air in and delivers a natural listening experience
• Hi-fi 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
• 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

Did you know?

The PC 360 features a top-notch noise canceling microphone which delivers crystal-clear game talk. Combined with legendary Sennheiser speakers, this headset is a true hi-fi powerhouse.

Sennheiser recommends this headset for ...

... professional and quality-conscious gamers who want hi-fi sound while gaming and an open-acoustic design that keeps their head cool when the action gets intense.

Compatibility

This gaming headset is compatible with any PC - whether a laptop or desktop.

Warranty

The PC 360 is covered by a 2-year international warranty. Sennheiser's worldwide service network will provide swift and smooth handling of any case of warranty that might occur.

Meet the range

	PC 330	PC 333 D	PC 350	PC 360
Frequency Response	14-22,000 Hz	14-22,000 Hz	10-26,000 Hz	15-28,000 Hz
Impedance	32 ohm	32 ohm	150 ohm	50 ohm
Award received	Red Dot design Award 2010	Red Dot design Award 2010	iF product design Award 2008 iF packaging Award 2008	Red Dot design Award 2010
Type of ear cups	Supra aural	Supra aural	Circum aural	Circum aural
Acoustic design	Closed acoustics	Closed acoustics	Closed acoustics	Open acoustics
Microphone type	Noise canceling	Noise canceling	Noise canceling	Noise canceling
Volume control	Integrated in the ear cup	Integrated in the ear cup	In-line	Integrated in the ear cup
Microphone mute	Automatic by raising the boom	Automatic by raising the boom	In-line	Automatic by raising the boom
Connectors	2 x 3.5 mm	2 x 3.5 mm + USB	2 x 3.5 mm	2 x 3.5 mm
Weight	255 g	255 g	300 g	300 g
Warranty	2 years	2 years	2 years	2 years

Why Sennheiser?

For over 60 years every Sennheiser mic or headphone comes with a built-in mission: to stay true to the sound and soul the music was given by its artist. From the fragile intimacy of a whispered word to the deep and dark punch of an attacking bassline. Sennheiser delivers pure emotion and excitement. A quality that has convinced a broad spectrum of artists and of course music lovers all over the world. Sennheiser offers a great experience for everyone who really wants to hear.

What's in the box?

• PC 360 headset with
  2 x 3.5 mm connectors

Product Description

Open design circulates air and delivers a natural audiophile sound experience

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

175 of 176 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Sennheiser PC 360: Amazing Gaming Headset December 15, 2011

By J. Men

Amazon Verified Purchase

***I know this is a huge wall of text but you should make sure you know what to expect when buying something that costs over $200.***

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 velour 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 forgiving plastic that is pretty bendable, feels very strong and can definitely take a beating.
[+] Very professional looking headset. The headset is a matte black with velour 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 adjustable 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 Read more ›

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars great sound!!! November 23, 2010

By ED

Amazon Verified Purchase

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.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I wish I would have ordered these first..... October 31, 2010

By SilverArrow

Amazon Verified Purchase

I have been researching the net for a replacement for my aging Turtle Beach X3 wireless headsets tied to my Xbox, and after a few weeks of learning, ordering and trying a few different brands, these are the keepers!

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. Read more ›

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Holy Grail May 22, 2011

By Kevin King

Amazon Verified Purchase

I began my quest back in late 2010. My objective was to find the best gaming headset for PC. I had been using a pair of Steel Series SteelSound 5H V2 for 3 years and was really unimpressed with the sound quality, so having great sound was a top priority for me. After reading countless reviews, doing hours of research on headphone niche websites, I chose the Sennheiser PC 350 since they were closed back and had fairly good reviews. When I got them, however, I found the sound quality to be far less than I was hoping. The bass was empty and the sound hollow. I next decided to try a very nice set of cans with a clip-on microphone, so my second purchase was a set of Sennheiser HD595 and a Zalman Microphone Zm-Mic1. Well the headphones sounded fantastic, but the microphone quality was beyond terrible. It simply was not tolerable. So I went back to the drawing board, and decided to buy the Beyerdynamic MMX 300, which are basically the Beyerdynamic DT 770 with a nice microphone on them. I was pleased with the sound quality and the sound isolation was perfect (they're closed back headphones) but they weren't particularly adjustable, heavy, and would pinch my head, though my head is pretty large.... Also, after a while my ears would get hot so I couldn't use them for extended periods. Then the sound in the left ear started to crackle, so I had to return them. Rather than replacing them, I decided to go with the newer Sennheiser PC360.

I was wary about their open design, but after having the HD595 for a week, I decided I could bare outside noise for superior sound quality. As far as I can tell the PC360 use the exact same driver as the HD595, but it has a great sounding boom mic on it. They have velour earpads and are made out of a special light-weight plastic so their comfort is extraordinary. It really is amazing how lightweight they are. The adjustable volume on the right ear is very handy as is the mic auto-mute when you click it up into the stowed position. I really could not be happier with my purchase. They are very open which is a double edged sword. On the plus side, their frequency response is fantastic. I heard details in songs that I never knew were there before. The mids are warm and inviting, the bass is present but not overbearing (as it was in the MMX300), and the highs are crystal clear. They also ventilate well and I've never felt my ears getting remotely hot. On the down side there is absolutely no sound isolation. I can hear almost as clearly with them on as I can with them off, though that's only an issue when I have no sound playing. The sound doesn't bleed out too terribly, but as I use them in my room with the door shut most of the time that isn't really a concern of mine. If I were someone who used their PC in a room with a lot of other noises or people, I would probably look to a closed back set of headphones/headsets.

After 5 months of using these for at least 3 hours a day, I would say that I was successful in my quest. In my opinion, the Sennheiser PC360s is the best sounding, most comfortable headset on the market. I would recommend it to almost anyone, with the only exception being people who would be listening in noisy rooms. They having a fairly low impedance, so just about any sound card can run them effectively, however I would recommending making at least some investment into an after market sound card. Also, I would recommend buying a Sennheiser Headphone Holder. It would be nice of Sennheiser to include it with the headset, as they did with the HD595, but I'm ok spending an extra $15 for the convenience of having handy headset storage. I'm thinking my next purchase will be an ASTRO MixAmp so that I can use them with my Xbox 360 & PS3. Read more ›