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Sennheiser PC 166 Binaural Multimedia/Gaming Headset with Noise-Canceling Microphone

Brand: Sennheiser

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Brand	Sennheiser
Color	Charcoal And Silver
Form Factor	On Ear
Connectivity Technology	Wired
Special Feature	Noise Cancellation, Microphone Included

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Gives unique 3-D, 360 sound experience
Adjustable headband for perfect fit
Adjustable, bendable and pivotable microphone
Noise-cancelling microphone
In-line volume control

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control type	Volume Control	Call Control	—	Call Control

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Product information

Age Range (Description)

Adult

Headphones Jack

3.5 mm Jack

Control Type

Volume Control

Cable Feature

Retractable

Item Weight

1 Pounds

Number of Items

1

Is Autographed

No

Manufacturer

Sennheiser

Product Dimensions

8 x 10 x 5 inches

Item Weight

1 pounds

ASIN

B000H0IDUW

Item model number

PC 166

Customer Reviews

3.6 91 ratings

3.6 out of 5 stars

Date First Available

December 9, 2006

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Product Description

Xl Ear Cups Freq Resp: 15 Hz 23 Khz Imp: 32? Sound Pressure: 118 Db Stereo Multimedia Headset With Bendable Pivotable Noise-Canceling Microphone Usb Adapter With Integrated Sound Card Chip Plugs Into Any Usb Port 360 Sound Experience Open-Air Speaker System Usb Adapter With Integrated Sound Chip Xxl Velour-Padded Ear Caps 10-Ft Cable Length Includes 2 Adapters To 3.5Mm Stereo Jack For Pc/Laptop

Customer reviews

3.6 out of 5

91 global ratings

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Customers say

Customers like the sound quality, comfort, performance, and value of the headphones. For example, they mention that it works well, the earcups are XL and that it provides comfort for their head. Some are satisfied with quality, and length. That said, opinions are mixed on adjustability, and weight.

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45 customers mention35 positive10 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They say the sound is great, and the microphone works better than they could have hoped for. They also say the voice sounds perfectly load and clear, and they can hear everything clearly. The microphone is low profile when it's rotated up, and customers can actually hear background noises when someone talks in ventrilo. Overall, customers are satisfied with the sound and microphone quality.

"...The audio quality on the ear phones is good, the mic quality is excellent (as reported by phone conference participants) and the earphones..." Read more

"...The sound is good...." Read more

"...Sound quality of both headphones and mic was good, but I'm not audiophile so perhaps I'm not the best judge." Read more

"...The mic still also sounds crystal clear. I loooooove it! I fear the day when it finally gives out. So far, though....two thumbs up!*..." Read more

31 customers mention23 positive8 negative

Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They say the top provides comfort for their head and the earcups are XL and fit perfectly around their noggin without crushing their ears or pinching. The sound is decent and the wearability is great.

"...(as reported by phone conference participants) and the earphones themselves are comfortable, even on long conferences (4+ hours)...." Read more

"...owned quite a few headsets in the past and these are by far the most comfortable and they are lightweight...." Read more

"...The headset is very comfortable when worn without glasses. I can wear it for hours on end without discomfort...." Read more

"...Other reviews claimed these were very comfortable, and that's why I bought these. Well now I disagree, having tried them...." Read more

18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the headphones. For example, they say it serves its purpose well, is comfortable, and has no problems. Some mention the sound quality is great and the mic works better than expected. Overall, most are happy with the product's performance and recommend it to others.

"...because these were designed as gaming headphones and serve that purpose very well. These also come with a relatively long cable..." Read more

"...be a voice rather than something of a whisper, this one worked well right out of the box. No more dealing with "Turn your mix up!"..." Read more

"...As for sound quality, it is amazing. Everything is amazingly crystal clear. I asked some guildmates how my voice sounded over ventrilo...." Read more

"These fit around my huge, planetoid noggin pretty well, without crushing my ears or pinching. The sound is decent...." Read more

12 customers mention10 positive2 negative

Customers like the value of the headphones. They say it's well worth the price.

"...up these headphones last week from Amazon such they were at such a good price and I had been looking for a decent pair of headphones in the market..." Read more

"...these, whether for gaming and/or music listening then they're worth the premium price...." Read more

"This headset is the best in its price range for first person shooter games...." Read more

"...Well worth the price." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the headphones. They mention that it is well-made, holds up very well, and looks like it will last a good long while. Some say that the mic on a plastic arm is a high quality mic attached to the headset. Overall, most are happy with the performance and design of these headphones.

"...The construction on these is also pretty good, they are built very durable as I have dropped mine a few times without any parts being damaged or..." Read more

"...It's holding up very well and looks like it will last a good long while, provided my cat doesn't eat it." Read more

"...This headset is sturdy, quite comfortable, and the sound is great...." Read more

"...The sound overall is balanced and clean, and high enough quality that make them more than suitable for listening to music too...." Read more

8 customers mention6 positive2 negative

Customers like the length of the headphones. They mention that the range, comfort, and the longest cord of them all. The connecting cable is long enough to be practical, and has a handy volume control wheel to quickly bump. The boom microphone is fairly long and easily adjusted so it is readily placed alongside. The cord wrap is wonderful for keeping the long cord from getting stuck under.

"...These also come with a relatively long cable..." Read more

"...The connecting cable is long enough to be practical, and has a handy volume control wheel to quickly bump the sound up or down without being overly-..." Read more

"...it was designed primarily as a PC gaming headset, the cord is way long for phone use...." Read more

"...The cord wrap is wonderful for keeping the long cord from getting stuck under your chair or wrapped around your legs...." Read more

11 customers mention5 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the adjustability of the headphones. Some say that they fit perfectly, and are easily adjustable. Others say that the headphones are a snug fit and don't conform to the head well.

"...Two things I'd like to see improve:-The headband is sized for giants. I'm 6' tall and 260 lbs. The headset falls of my head easily...." Read more

"...provides comfort for your head and the earcups are XL and fit perfectly around your ear...." Read more

"...They don't conform to the head well at all...." Read more

"...The boom microphone is fairly long and easily adjusted so it is readily placed alongside your mouth...." Read more

8 customers mention3 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the weight of the headphones. Some mention that they are solid, lightweight, and built to last, while others say that they're bulky, heavy for their size, and not portable.

"This is certainly not a good item, so I returned it. It is heavy. The material used for the earcups is somewhat rough and does not feel comfortable...." Read more

"...in the past and these are by far the most comfortable and they are lightweight. You won't feel pain from long gaming sessions which is a plus...." Read more

"...They don't conform to the head well at all. They're pretty heavy for their size, and the pressure on the outer edges of the ear is very..." Read more

"...to what I need, but there is no noise cancellation and it is VERY bulky to travel with...." Read more

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Built for giant heads

Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2011

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I mostly bought this headset for use in phone conferences when I work from home (using a regular cordless or mobile phone) and also as a PC headset. I bought jack converters for 2.5mm and 3.5mm. Have used the headset with 2 different cordless phones, my iPhone and a PC.

The audio quality on the ear phones is good, the mic quality is excellent (as reported by phone conference participants) and the earphones themselves are comfortable, even on long conferences (4+ hours).

Two things I'd like to see improve:

-The headband is sized for giants. I'm 6' tall and 260 lbs. The headset falls of my head easily.
-Since it was designed primarily as a PC gaming headset, the cord is way long for phone use. Can't dig the design, but something I didn't realize when I ordered it. So maybe the documentation should be improved.

If the headband were smaller or adjustable, I'd be very happy with it.

3 people found this helpful

Review Sennheiser PC-166

Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2011

Verified Purchase

Just picked up these headphones last week from Amazon such they were at such a good price and I had been looking for a decent pair of headphones in the market for quite some time. I've looked at the G35, G930, and Razer Megalodon while those looked nice at first there was a lot of negative reviews towards their construction/software/sound related issues. These Sennheisers while they are a bit expensive are definitely worth the price. First off, the comfort on these headphones are unreal. The top provides comfort for your head and the earcups are XL and fit perfectly around your ear. I've owned quite a few headsets in the past and these are by far the most comfortable and they are lightweight. You won't feel pain from long gaming sessions which is a plus. The sound quality on these is also quite stellar as well, Sennheiser is well-known for the sound on their headsets. I can pick up sounds on my games/movies very well and clear with the 3-D surround sound. The construction on these is also pretty good, they are built very durable as I have dropped mine a few times without any parts being damaged or breaking. The only complaint I really have about these is that the bass isn't great, I don't mean that it's terrible but it's not like some Beats by Dre headphones but really that's a minor complaint because these were designed as gaming headphones and serve that purpose very well. These also come with a relatively long cable (10 ft. I believe) and a round thing that allows you to wrap the cables around it if the cables are too long for you which is pretty nice. Overall, my purchase was money well-spent and I would highly recommend you guys check out these headphones.

I do not recommend

Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2009

Verified Purchase

This is certainly not a good item, so I returned it. It is heavy. The material used for the earcups is somewhat rough and does not feel comfortable. The sound is good. However, even though headphones are supposedly to keep others from hearing what you are listening to, the isolation is bad and someone standing next to you can hear every word that comes through the headphone. Not a good word for this item!

One person found this helpful

Not the comfort I was expecting

Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2008

Verified Purchase

I really don't understand why everyone is so positive on these headphones. I own several headsets, from cheap lightweight Radio Shack specials to full-on AKG open-ear headphones I use for doing home studio work. These are one of the most uncomfortable sets of headphones I've ever encountered. They don't conform to the head well at all. They're pretty heavy for their size, and the pressure on the outer edges of the ear is very uncomfortable. If you wear glasses, they will press your ears uncomfortably against them.

Sound quality is average. Nothing like my AKGs.

I'm surprise, really. Maybe Sennheiser doesn't make the same quality as they used to.

4 people found this helpful

Richard MacAleese

Definitely worth the money.

Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2010

Verified Purchase

After owning at least three of each of Logitech's past hundred thousand generations of $10 Wal-Mart headsets, I finally decided it was time to hunker down and buy a real one. I'm glad I did. After having used the headset for several months now, I can share the following experiences:

The product name for this headset is misleading. This is not a USB headset in the normal sense of the word. You can use it via usb, but in order to do so, you must use the included adapter, which acts as a sound card. This means the headset will have its own volume mixer within Windows. I found it extremely annoying trying to keep this mixer in balance with my default mixer due to different volume levels between games, movies, etc. There is an alternative, though. You can use this device with normal pink / green analog connectors. Doing so will retain the full functionality of a headset while eliminating the annoyance of the addon sound card.

The headset is very comfortable when worn without glasses. I can wear it for hours on end without discomfort. This brings my headset inline with my regular high-end cans. I can wear one or the other all day depending on my need for voice. When wearing my glasses, the headphones put enough pressure on the side of my head to cause my glasses to dig a bit into my temples. It's not enough to hurt, but it does get uncomfortable after an hour or two. This could be something that would resolve itself in time as the headphones "mold" to the shape of the glasses, though, as I rarely wear my glasses when at the computer. I'm nearsighted.

The quality on the mic is fine. It's hardly amazing by any standard, but your voice will go through crisp, clear, and without distortion. More importantly is mic volume: while other mics I've used have lacked sufficient amp power to let your voice be a voice rather than something of a whisper, this one worked well right out of the box. No more dealing with "Turn your mix up!" and "Stop talking, your mic is breaking up," requests in Vent or online games.

The sound quality of the headphones is above average as well, as far as headsets go. I personally wouldn't use this to listen to music--it seems to play back gunshots and explosions far better than harmonies and melodies for some peculiar reason--but for gaming it does a grand job at sound placement and such. I'm able to tell well enough where enemies are from the sound alone. Though hardly a first in the headphone world in general, this is something I haven't been able to find in a headset until I bought this unit. There very well may be others--just none in my price range. And though I said I personally wouldn't listen to music with this thing, there's really no reason you can't. It sounds good. Just not as good as I like it to sound.

For final notes, the volume dial is marked with a curved line rather than numbers or the like, making volume adjustment something of a guessing game if you don't already have sound playing. This is annoying to me, but this is probably a personal preference. Also, my cat likes to sit on my lap and chew on the plastic shirt clip. When he gets bored with that or I make him stop, he sometimes walks up onto my desk directly in front of the monitor, plops down in an upright sitting position so as to block as much of the screen as possible, and watches whatever I'm playing. He can do this for hours if I don't throw him down. This never happens when not using the headset, and it never happened before receiving it. Therefore, the headset is hypnotizing my cat. Beware pet owners!

Overall a great buy considering the money I will save by not having to buy a new $10-$20 headset every 6 months. It's holding up very well and looks like it will last a good long while, provided my cat doesn't eat it.

13 people found this helpful

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Marcus

fantastic quality headphones, excellent microphone

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2012

Verified Purchase

I am using a talk to type program to write this review through the headphones themselves. The sound quality is amazing as you would expect from this make but I would suggest it is even better than my previous pair. They are incredibly lightweight and therefore very comfortable to wear for long periods. The microphone is excellent at picking up your words clearly (which is very important with this software) and the noise cancelling feature appears to work very well. Whether you are buying them for listening to music or for videoconferencing/gaming on your PC I would highly recommend them.

2 people found this helpful

Nathan B

Worth every penny, mic quality is superb

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2015

Verified Purchase

Brilliant mic quality , if you want to be a youtuber without a really expensive mic I'd start with this headset. Audio quality is superb worth the price.

Paul Luke

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 9, 2014

Verified Purchase

BRILLIANT STRONG AND GOOD QUALITY. EXCELLENT SOUND AND VERY QUICK DELIVERY. Thank You

One person found this helpful

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