Sennheiser PC 160

298 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Sound (110)
Comfort (51)
Microphone (43)
Value for money (34)
Bass quality (17)

Negative
Treble quality (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 298 reviews from magazines and websites. Opinions about the bass quality and value for money are on the whole positive. The microphone and comfort are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some critical views about the treble quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headsets the Sennheiser PC 161 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Sennheiser PC 160

There are a number of gaming headphone options with integrated microphones. So, what happens when a high end, audiophile headphone manufacturer throws their best into the ring? The Sennheiser PC160, while exhibiting the same build quality we've come to...

Integrated microphone; comfortable for extended use; in-line volume control

Weak bass; small ear pads

The Sennheiser PC160s are an all-around excellent option for anyone that wants an inexpensive, high quality hybrid headset.

Jan, 2006

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Amazon review summary for the Sennheiser PC 161

alaTest has collected and analyzed 47 user reviews of the Sennheiser PC 161 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

77% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: N/A (newegg.com)

Good sound

Id say a great gaming headset minus the lengthwise size of these a great headset overall. Only downfalls are the quality of the bass and them sometimes wanting to fall off your head.

Great price for Sennheisers, sound is good without going up to the 555 or 558s. Mic quality is excellent vs a lot of other headsets including most of the steelseries ive found. Comfortable

They are a bit loose, ive found a few times having to look down and they almost slip off, i wish there was a way to actually make them smaller, the 555 actually fit around your ear giving them a nice secure hold on your head but the 161 sit on top of...

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review by: chenwood (newegg.com)

Microphone DOA

Good Sound. Comfortable

Microphone is dead on arrival. Product is useless to me without it

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review by: Mamucas (newegg.com)

SIMPLY THE BEST!!!

The 3D sound in them makes you aware of your sorroundings in the game, I have been accused of hacking the game just cause I know when people are coming to me and I turn around and shoot them, but it's the freaking heatset it let's you listen the...

I have owned several headsets, several brands and these are the best I have ever owned, the sound is rich, the clarity of the mic is perfect, that's what other gamers tell me when we're in the middle of a battle that I sound as if I was right next to...

None so far

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review by: Jer (newegg.com)

Most Comfortable Headset Ever

If I happened to break them I'd definitely buy another set. Being open ear, they might not be the best gaming headset ever but they're perfect for listening to music during long coding sessions, and they hold up gaming pretty well as long as your space...

They sound great for <$100 headphones ; Open ear design so you can still hear people talking to you ; They're comfortable, I can wear them for 10-12 hours listening to music and not get a headache or sore earlobes

The highs are a bit muted if they get too forward on your head ; The cord is skinny and cheap compared to my Grados, I'm worried about breaking it ; Not for people with small heads ; Not built for traveling -- don't try to take them with you, get a...

Nov, 2011

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Consumer review by: N/A (newegg.com)

Painful

I ordered these somewhere else for a lower price and am shipping them back to replace them with something more comfortable.

Sound quality is nice

Cord is kind of short ; Extremely painful to wear if you have glasses. These things crush the top of my ear into my glasses. I've found myself with a headache every day I've worn these as well. My head isn't even that big

Sep, 2011

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Consumer review by: Sniper (newegg.com)

Awesome Headphones

best headphones I've ever owned

none

Aug, 2011

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Consumer review by: Macerboi (amazon.com)

The highest quality

Sennheiser is the highest quality headset your money can buy. I've owned a set over the past 10 years, and purchased several others for family members. I prefer these over the Plantronics, and you may agree that the audio spectrum is superior with...

Mar, 2011

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Consumer review by: Mike (buy.com)

Comfortable

Item as described, very nice, very good quality. Comfortable to wear right out of the box. Meaning no break-in period. This is the first Sennheiser product I have purchased and I will be a repeat buyer.

Oct, 2010

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Product Specifications

It is simply the ultimate headset for professional Gamers who only want the best for serious on-line match play, competition, or LAN party. Sennheiser Communications has quickly become established in the gaming scene. As a market leader for PC gaming headsets the PC 160 model completes the portfolio as the top-of-line product. This headset is specially designed for professional gamers, and developed in close cooperation with people from SK-Gaming, the best, and most successful gaming team worldwide. The members of SK have provided detailed input and requirements for the ultimate gaming headset. "Before you see, you hear" is their philosophy - meaning that in a computer game, you will get wiped-out of the game if you don't listen. The result from Sennheiser Communications is a headset with XXL-size speakers and an open-air speaker system that provide superior sound acoustics.