Sennheiser PC 360 vs Sennheiser PC 350 Special Edition??
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350 SE is closed, all outside sounds are reduced so you are more isolated. 360 is open, so you easily hear the phone, the door, somebody in the room talking to you. 350 SE is $40 - $50 cheaper than the 360. Sound quality is essentially the same. It all comes down to do you want closed for isolation or open so you can hear the phone, etc.
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The PC350 is CLOSED back meaning they offer pretty good noise cancellation but the sound is isolated within the earcup. The PC360 is OPEN back meaning they leak sound but have a MUCH better soundstage (the perception you gain of where the sound is coming from) than a closed back headset. I have both (PC 350 and PC 360) and the PC 360 wins, hands down. I cannot describe to you the difference between open back and closed back. You just have to experience it for yourself. At first, I thought I wanted a closed back headset (PC 350). Now, having experienced the soundstage presented by an open back headset (PC 360), I am convinced that an open back design is the best. The PC350 is CLOSED back meaning they offer pretty good noise cancellation but the sound is isolated within the earcup. The PC360 is OPEN back meaning they leak sound but have a MUCH better soundstage (the perception you gain of where the sound is coming from) than a closed back headset. I have both (PC 350 and PC 360) and the PC 360 wins, hands down. I cannot describe to you the difference between open back and closed back. You just have to experience it for yourself. At first, I thought I wanted a closed back headset (PC 350). Now, having experienced the soundstage presented by an open... » Read More The PC350 is CLOSED back meaning they offer pretty good noise cancellation but the sound is isolated within the earcup. The PC360 is OPEN back meaning they leak sound but have a MUCH better soundstage (the perception you gain of where the sound is coming from) than a closed back headset. I have both (PC 350 and PC 360) and the PC 360 wins, hands down. I cannot describe to you the difference between open back and closed back. You just have to experience it for yourself. At first, I thought I wanted a closed back headset (PC 350). Now, having experienced the soundstage presented by an open back headset (PC 360), I am convinced that an open back design is the best. « Show Less
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yea the HD598's are better compared to the skull candy quality-wise. Check this link out http://versus.com/en/sennheiser-hd-598-vs-skullcandy-aviator
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I don't know what sennheiser is...sorry but my son loves these headphones -if you need a mic say for gaming then go with the Sony -I've bought my son 2 pair of these and they're his fave. Hope I helped? :)
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If you want to stay with the Sennheiser brand, take a look at the HD 280 Pros. Very nice headphone that, in my opinion, sound almost as good as the 595's but are closed back.
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Wish I could help but I don't own the sennheiser 598's. I considered buying them but settled on the beyer 990's instead. When I have the $ I was thinking of getting either the 598's or the audio technica ath-m50x's. I love my beyer 990's but wanted to get another pair a quality headphones to mess with. Hope u find the pair that fits your needs.
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Agree with other folks who posted; get a headphone amp or maybe a USB DAC to take on the work of sound processing from the integrated sound card. Though they have gotten better integrated sound cards suck compared to a dedicated card or device. I was looking at picking up Audioengine D1 24-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter for my PC; so that I can connect my monitors and also use the head phone jack for these PC350 or my HD 600s.
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This is what I bought with the Sennheiser PC 350 headset, they work perfectly together. Turtle Beach Audio Advantage Amigo II USB Sound Card & Headset Adapter
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Yes, it was definitely worth the $35 upgrade. I went from a 3602 I had for four or five years and could tell an immediate difference. Do it!
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I have both the 380s and the 598s (one step up from the 558). Overall I give the edge to the 598 - a bit more comfortable and a bit better treble response. However, the 380s are no slouch at all. Many will find the 380s "closed" design which block out noise a better choice then the "open" 558 and 598. If you need to block out noise (or keep others from being bothered by what you're listening to) the 558 / 598 are not the right choice. I'd tend to say get the 558 / 598 for home use, but when out and about (office, library, commuting) the 380s are great.
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If you want to take the astro mix amp + pc headset route, i'd recommend the Senn pc360. That seems to be agreed on as the best combo for quality surround sound. Pricey though. Honestly, save money and get the u320's. You'll be happy with the sound.
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I recommend that you scan some of the user reviews for both headphone sets on Amazon.com. That way you can get many versions of people's thinking on the pros and cons of each headphone. You may even find some reviews that compare the 990's to the 598's. For me, I love both of these headphones. They are as good as one can find especially considering their reasonable price. I bought the Beyerdynamic 990-Pro-250 in December 2013, and paid about $70 less than what I paid for the Sennheiser 598s which I purchased one year earlier. Since both sets of headphones are very comparable in quality and sound, I consider the Beyerdynamics the better buy. Also, the Beyerdynamics is a little more comfortable if you plan to use them for prolonged periods of time. On the other hand, the Sennheisers are one good looking headphones and sound great, just like the Beyerdynamics. If you can get the Beyerdynamics for $50-$70 less than the Sennheisers, I would recommend you go with them instead of the Sennheisers. However, I consider both sets of headphones a real bargain. I might also mention that the Sennheisers have a very long cord (about 10ft or so), while the Beyerdynamics has a much shorter coiled cord).
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Yes. The 380s sound somewhat better in the midrange, which is Sennheiser's strength. The major difference is in fit. I own both and the 380s are far more comfortable, particularly when worn with glasses. I bought the 280s used and even with broken-in ear pads, they were too tight. A year later, I'd saved enough to buy the 380s and the difference was significant enough to make me regret buying the 280s. My son now happily uses the older 280s. Hope this helps.
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been wondering the same thing myself. The reviews for the HD428 have been marginally better. Honestly it looks like you will be immensely happy with either =P. But if money is an issue, keep in mind that the HD 428s are 45% off and the HD448s are only 24%here is sennheiser's website with the HD 428, 438 and the 448 for more info:http://www.sennheiserusa.com/private_headphones_mid-size-portables
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The SE215 LTD are sometimes listed with the item number saying SPE (special edition) - they're exactly the same. If you're asking what the difference between the LTD and the regular ones are, they have a crisper low and high range; the normal ones, like most Shure earphones, are flat across the EQ spectrum.
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I, too, purchased the 93 and thought about upgrading to the 95. I liked the 93 but was intrigued by the 95's audio. So I ordered a 95 and was blown away by the improved sound. The 93 is on its way back to Amazon.
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It seems they may be phasing out the "PC" line in favor of the G4ME ONEs. This is basically a complete guess, but I think it's a sensible one given how many sites are saying "Out of Stock." Personally, if you're interested in these headphones, I'd quickly check out the white G4ME ONEs for $200 right now.