The PC 131 is an over the head, binaural headset. Ideal for gaming, voice recognition Internet telephony and other voice over IP applications. PRODUCT FEATURES: Noise canceling... more
131 is an over the head, binaural headset. Ideal for gaming, voice recognition internet telephony and other voice over IP applications.Features :Noise cancelling...
131 is an over the head, binaural headset. Ideal for gaming, voice recognition internet telephony and other voice over IP applications.Features :Noise cancelling...
entertainment and Internet communication applications. Its background noise-free microphone renders your voice perfectly, and it's adjustable for maximum user comfort. ...
entertainment and Internet communication applications. Its background noise-free microphone renders your voice perfectly, and it's adjustable for maximum user comfort. ...
Left: 2 x 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) - female, 1 x 4 PIN USB Type A - male - Right: 1 x 4 PIN USB Type A - male, 2 x 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) - female, 1 x 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) - female
A review by frohmann on Sennheiser PC 131 Headset March 10th, 2008
Author's product rating:
Reliability
Excellent
Ease of Use
Very Easy
Quality
Excellent
Durability
Excellent
Value for Money
Excellent
Advantages:
Excellent sound and build quality
Disadvantages:
Microphone not very flexible
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
I bought these headphones to replace a broken Plantronics set (I stepped on them and subsequently one side kept falling off!!). So how has their replacement, the Sennheiser PC 131 headset, coped in such an environment? Read on for my opinion.....
Uses
I use these headphones everyday for online gaming (with Ventrilo), listening to music on my PC and for SKYPE. The headset is SKYPE certified.
Product Description
The headset has two 3.5mm jacks- one for the microphone and one for the headphones. This means that not only can they be used with your PC but also with ipods and other music systems- but best not go outside as you might attract some strange looks with a microphone stuck on the side! The microphone is lightweight and you will not notice it when it is not in use and upright.
Also on the headset is an in-line volume control and mute switch on the 3m length cable. This is useful, especially when switching between different applications with different sound levels.
Durability
Unfortunately my headsets do get kicked, sat on and dropped. Mostly it is unintentional. This Sennheiser headset has survived everything with not even a scratch. It truly is a well built piece of kit.
Sound Quality
One word can sum up the sound quality- superb. The sound has plenty of bass, clarity and detail and matches (even surpasses) headsets dedicated to enjoying music.
The 'noise-cancelling' microphone delivers clear and good sound. I have had some complaints in the past that my voice is barely audible but this seemed due more to software issues- as it works fine normally and also when recording to my minidisc player.
Ergonomics
I find the PC 131s are lighweight and comfortable- even for long periods of use. They fit well and have plenty of scope for expansion.
One drawback I found though is that the microphone has limited flexibility. Other headsets (including my previous ones) had a lot more flexibility. It almost feels as though it has been thrown on the side of the headset. But this has not caused me any issues.
Value for Money
I bought these for £17.99 from play.com but unfortunately they don't appear to be selling them anymore. For the price I paid they are absolutely fantastic value for money. I have seen them for between £22- £28 and even then I would recommend them highly.
Bottom Line
The Sennheiser PC 131s are a fantastic product- well made, excellent build quality, comfortable and most importantly good value for money.
Advantages: Stylish, strong bass Disadvantages: Apart from bass sound quality not great, uncomfortable after long periods
...Sennheiser is a brand name synonymous with quality headphones. I own another set of Sennheiser headphones (the PC131headset) and rated them highly. So why are these headphones not world-beaters and only due a 3 star rating? Let's find out?
Uses
I only use these headphones for listening with my stereo (Marantz CD-48) - for the times when I don't want to wake up my neighbours. Saying that these headphones are versatile and you can use them for gaming or listening with portable players. They replaced an old, and battered, set of Sony headphones which were long overdue for the scrapheap (lasting 15 years isn't bad!!) It was important to me that whichever set I chose to replace the Sony's provided high quality sound and are comfortable to wear. I listen to a large variety of music- but it mainly consists of Rock, Grunge...
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1 x microphone ( mini-phone 3.5mm ), 1 x headphones ( mini-phone 3.5mm )
1 x microphone ( mini-phone 3.5mm )
Manufacturer's product description
The PC 131 is an over the head, binaural headset. Ideal for gaming, voice recognition Internet telephony and other voice over IP applications. PRODUCT FEATURES: Noise canceling microphone; Microphone rest position; Stereo headset with single sided cable; Robust microphone for high speech intelligibility; Internet telephony compatible; Voice recognition; In-line volume control and microphone mute switch; Usable with CD/DVD/MP3 players.
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13.03.2008
