June 14, 2008

Sennheiser PC-166 Pro Gaming Headset with Microphone Review

I recently bought the Sennheiser PC-166 headset from B&H for $89.50. It replaces an old plastic Plantronics headset that hurt my ears and had pretty weak microphone that fellow Skypers said made me sound like a high-pitched cartoon character.

Fear not, the Sennheiser restored my manliness over Skype as the same friends said the sound comes across much better and clearer. It is also much more comfortable to wear during those long VOIP conversations and Counterstrike gaming sessions. Moreover the sound quality through the USB digital interface and the better "speaker cans" is head and shoulders above my old headset. Every nuance and detail comes across beautifully in music and sound effects. Highly recommended. It's worth the premium price if you Skype often and play a lot of games that need a microphone/headset functionality. - Discuss