SENNHEISER PC 363D 2 x 3.5 mm / USB Connector Circumaural Headset - Black

Pros: Very very comfortable 10+ hours not even a slight irritation, you forget that they are even on your head. Fit very well even for me a big headed guy. They are made very well and feel sturdy even though this is a different material used then the PC 360's. The cord is well made and is braided fabric. It also has a velcro strap attached to the cord midway to hold any excess length that may hang down. There is also a small extension for the cord included in the box. Overall the quality of the cord and attachable USB sound card feel very well made and of high quality.

The volume is easy to use located on the right ear cup. The mute is also simple to use as all you are required to do is lift the microphone to the up position and you will hear a small click and it is now muted. The microphone is of high quality as well, coming from Sennheiser that would be expected. While doing adjustments friends stated that I was crystal clear like talking in person on Ventrillo, Mumble, and other online communications. The microphone is very sturdy, it is not flimsy at all. I have no concern of it breaking or wearing out etc over time, they did a great job on it. The volume control can be operated with just one finger and is easily reached.

One of the other options on this headset is the USB sound card with Dolby. This is another reason I purchased this particular set. I was in need of a sound card as well as a headset for my computer, but I was out of room due to dual GPU's in my system. This took care of both of my needs in one solution. The USB device has a slide switch on it to turn it on or off and is lit up when it is in the on position. Let me tell you this little USB sound card is amazing. When they say simulated 7.1 surround they mean it. It actually sounds like you have a 7.1 system surrounding you. The headset and USB sound card together will put you in the game, it will take you onto the battlefield into the chaos, it sounds like you are there in the thick of it. I was totally blown away by the sound quality and realism they produce. Just for reference, the games I normally play are D3, BF3, Witcher, Starcraft, Crysis, and Metro 2033. All of them sound amazing and you feel like you are there in the game.

For the music side of things they work amazing as well. I listen to everything from classical to old school rap music. The bass is amazing for a headset, even in the very low areas it does not cut out or get choppy, very clean and smooth. The mid-range and highs are clean, crisp and very detailed. You may hear some things and instruments in your songs that you never knew were there before. I have not had a chance to listen to any movies yet but I am sure this headset will perform equally well there too.

Setup was easy as well, insert disc, plug in headset, drivers load and your done in just a few minutes tops.

Cons: None whatsoever!

Other Thoughts: This headset is basically the new version of the popular PC360's. It has been getting excellent reviews everywhere on the web since the release at CES this year. I would HIGHLY recommend this headset to anyone and everyone. Hands down this is the best headset I have ever had so far and they are not even broken in yet! So they will only get better :). It is well worth the $299 and then some. Best purchase I have made in a very long time. I hope my review may have helped you in some way!