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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: Bodhi on October 26, 2008, 07:02:07 PM

Title: Headset
Post by: Bodhi on October 26, 2008, 07:02:07 PM
Looking for a decent headset that is good for vox as well.


Any recommendations? 
Title: Re: Headset
Post by: 1701E on October 26, 2008, 07:11:59 PM
Price range?

For about 40-50$ Logitech has some good sets.
ClearChat Comfort and Pro USB ones.  The mics are attached well, sounds is great, mic is clear sounding and noise canceling.

Pro - http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/webcam_communications/internet_headsets_phones/devices/3622&cl=us,en
Comfort - http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/webcam_communications/internet_headsets_phones/devices/3621&cl=us,en

I have the Comfort (50$ at Officemax after taxes and warranty), and it works great.
The Pro is simply a better set-up and is suppose to have better sound/mic.  I prefer the controls on the Pro, but it was a little too much (50$ before Taxes and Warranty).
They are comfortable, affordable, good quality, and durable.  Some people will most likely have better Headsets, from other brands.
These are just ones I prefer.


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Title: Re: Headset
Post by: FLS on October 26, 2008, 07:43:26 PM
Koss SB-45   $30
Title: Re: Headset
Post by: morfiend on October 27, 2008, 03:45:57 PM
Check out Plantronix,made by altec lansing... various price ranges... I own 2 sets.
Title: Re: Headset
Post by: TilDeath on October 28, 2008, 12:01:03 PM
Check out Plantronix,made by altec lansing... various price ranges... I own 2 sets.
  I agree, Logiteck has gone way down hill over the past few years.  I also own Plantronix headsets, Bluetooth devices, never a problem.
Title: Re: Headset
Post by: Spikes on October 28, 2008, 08:16:26 PM
I've got a gigaware headset...after my dog sat on it and broke the right earphone off, it still works great ( wires still attacched)
Title: Re: Headset
Post by: Steve on October 28, 2008, 08:51:00 PM
Bodhi, I highly  recommend Turtle Beach. I use the HPA2's. Very pleased with them.  I've used plantronics and logitec.. they never last... always a cord or a can breaks.  Each can has 4 speakers in it. The cord has a quick connect so if you pull on it, it merely seperates instead of pulling the headset off your head or breaking a wire.

http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/efhpa2/home.aspx (http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/efhpa2/home.aspx)



Steve
Title: Re: Headset
Post by: Masherbrum on October 28, 2008, 09:31:53 PM
I went through a Labtec and then Two Plantronics headsets.   They're garbage.

I have had these phones

http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite/productdetail.asp?transid=500093 (http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite/productdetail.asp?transid=500093)

and a Logitech Mic (not USB) for over a year, without a hitch.   I regret not doing it sooner.   
Title: Re: Headset
Post by: Getback on October 28, 2008, 10:11:41 PM
I've heard those phones are great karaya.
Title: Re: Headset
Post by: Hedworx on October 30, 2008, 11:14:29 PM
I had a Plantronics set that worked ok until the wire was accidentally cut.  I now use the Turtle Beach set that Steve recommended and like them very much.  I think the sound is great.  They also have an in-line volume control and a detachable mic.....if that is something your looking for.

Good luck in your search.  I know sometimes it is harder to make a decision when you get so many suggestions.
Title: Re: Headset
Post by: The Fugitive on October 31, 2008, 07:02:13 AM
I've used the turtle beach set like Steve ( he's my hero  :D ) I've had mine for almost a year with no problems, and the sound is awesome. Drowns out "wife ack" very well    :aok
Title: Re: Headset
Post by: Fulmar on October 31, 2008, 11:14:39 AM
I like to keep the clutter down as much as possible on my desk.  I need to have a pair of headphones for my music listening as the wife ack can get bumpy if any type of bass is detected in the other room.  So instead of buying a separate headset for my gaming needs, I use my Sennheiser HD485 headphones (http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite/productdetail.asp?transid=500266) and a Logitech USB mic stand.  The draw back is the mic isn't as clear/good as a boom mic would be, but it does the job.
Title: Re: Headset
Post by: morfiend on October 31, 2008, 03:58:17 PM
Bodhi, I highly  recommend Turtle Beach. I use the HPA2's. Very pleased with them.  I've used plantronics and logitec.. they never last... always a cord or a can breaks.  Each can has 4 speakers in it. The cord has a quick connect so if you pull on it, it merely seperates instead of pulling the headset off your head or breaking a wire.

http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/efhpa2/home.aspx (http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/efhpa2/home.aspx)



Steve



 Nice. :aok

 I will say,I've had  my plantronix for a couple of years and no probs what so ever. and for the price they're pretty good.

 I'm going to see if I can find those here Steve,canukville!!
Title: Re: Headset
Post by: NOT on October 31, 2008, 06:42:41 PM
i agree with Steve, i have a set of those and i love them. :aok




NOT