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When I first bought the Sennheiser PC 360's I knew I was downgrading audio quality for gaming headset convenience. At the time things like the Mod Mic or vmoda mic were not available. The AKG7xx is better in every way to the Sennheiser PC 360, there is not one thing the 360 does better than the AKG. Is it worth $200? It depends on how much you value good sound. In the past sound was very low on my list of importance when gaming but after trying the AKG7xx I realize I've been missing out on a lot of immersion when it comes to single player games. I can crank the volume up on the AKG's without encountering any abrasive or uncomfortable sounds which helps immerse you in the game. I'm a gambling man so I got my AKG's used on Ebay and for the price I got them, I would say they are absolutely worth it assuming my headphones don't have any durability issues in the near future. At this point, even if my AKG's were to break, I would only return to the PC 360's if I couldn't afford something else. Even though I play single player games only 1-2x per year I think these headphones will improve the experience enough to justify the cost.
I have a medium-large head and I would say these are slightly less comfortable than the PC 360's which I would rate as very comfortable. My biggest complaint with the fit of the AKG's is that the pads allow the sound driver surface to lightly press against my ears (I have big ears). I might consider getting the dekoni pads if the fit continues to bother me.
I haven't done much testing on competitive FPS multiplayer games because I'm currently only playing Rocket League but if I eventually put in some time with FPS games I will update my comment. I assume sound cues will be easier to hear because I can turn the AKG's up higher without creating uncomfortable sounds
Test rig: Mayflower O2 Amp, Sennheiser GSX1000, AKG7xx Red Edition