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Sennheiser PC 350 July 9th, 2008 | by Brandon King

Features and Design

If you have read my past headphone reviews, you know I lament the lack of truly great gaming headphones. Previous Sennheiser products, like the PC 150 and PC 160 fell short in one way or another. The PC 150 had the punch and sound signature for gaming, but is relatively cheap feeling with an inflexible design while PC 160 had respectable design, but lacked the kick needed for gaming. Both were still good choices, but a good headset was so close I could taste it - and then I saw the PC 350s.

If you’re the type that likes to cut to the chase, here it is: After auditioning dozens of different headphones from various manufacturers, these are the headphones I have on my desk. They’re so good that everyone that has had a chance to listen to them either now owns a pair or is saving up for them. They aren’t without their faults, but they’ll impress everyone but your snobby audiophile friends that listen to nothing but vinyl through tube amps. 

The PC 350s are part of the new G4me line from Sennheiser, aimed at the discerning PC gamer. It looks like the product design world has finally noticed that not every gamer wants to look like they’re wearing an official Delta Force communication unit or some high tech looking contraption that cuts off circulation to you head. The look is sleek, simple and refined, but bold and glossy. The ear pads are soft and comfortable for hours of play, though they can get a little warm. The headband is adjustable, with extra padding, and the single cord design keeps the wire clutter gremlins at bay. On the left earpiece is the swivel down directional, noise cancelling microphone, which can be muted using the inline remote, which also controls volume. The single cord terminates at the standard green headphone and pink microphone 3.5”stereo jacks.

Image Courtesy of Sennheiser