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Take command of your gaming experience with the Plantronics GameCom Pro 1 Digital Stereo PC Gaming Headset. Offering digitally-enhanced stereo sound with maximum bass, it's great for gaming as well as music. With convenient inline volume and mute controls and a noise-canceling microphone, the GameCom Pro 1 is the best choice for an exceptional gaming experience!
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 "High quality Plantronics gamer headset" 2009-10-01
By I am (Florida)
I like these Plantronic Gamer headsets as an "On Ear" type headset. They're USB, with their own DSP controller to take the load off the motherboard sound chip. Very comfortable to wear for hours of gaming. Very good mic, to speak to others that might be online gaming with you. Very durable as well. I replaced them with a set of Sennheiser 350's just for a different style of headset (Sennheiser 350's are an "Over Ear" style...). But if you like the "on ear" style of headset these are the best out there in that style.

 "Same as the DSP-500's that are on clearance" 2009-08-01
By Ray (Florida)
These headsets are great with 5.1 sound quality and minimal microphone feedback but they cost $61 while you can pick up the DSP-500's which are the same exact headsets but with a different paint job for $18 on clearance from the plantronics website in the clearance area.

 "Great headset, design flaw" 2009-06-10
By M. Patterson (Sonora, California USA)
The sound and recording abilities of this headset are amazing. The only drawback to this is an addition the gave that actually causes problems over time. There is a volume control and mic mute part way up the cord that can be clipped on your shirt etc. Eventually on all the models I have seen people own or owned myself, with a couple exceptions has stopped working because one of the wires at this convenience switch comes loose within the sheath. I personally after the first one I bought, tie the cord in a knot around the switch thereby eliminating it from torque from above or below thereby bypassing the design flaw. Other then that, I would recommend this headset to anyone who wants to make online voice chat a great experience for both you listening and others being able to hear what it is you are saying clearly.

 "Best Headset Out There! EXACT same model as DSP 500's!" 2009-03-07
By TJ (PEMBROKE PINES, FL)
One of the ears in my DSP 500's lost it's sound recently, so I threw them out and looked for a new pair online, but had no such luck. Then I read that Plantronics has discontinued them, but what I didn't know was that this headset(GameComPro1) is EXACTLY the same as the 500's, with the only difference being that these are silver while the 500's are black! I was so happy to find this out! And here on Amazon is where I found it out by reading someones review. Anyways, this is really the best headset out there, and is defintley worth the price range of between 50 to 100 dollars, which is the giving price for most all online retailers for this headset.



And just a quick tip, you should DEFINTLEY use the PerSono Software that has the Equalizer settings. It really makes a HUGE difference!! Especially with my type of music (hard rock/heavy metal) using the equalizer preset for ROCK is a must!!! Makes the sound very powerful. So yes, it is compatible with this headset. Actually, it labels them as the DSP 500's when you are in the software, so that confirms it. And Plantronics does not ship the PerSono software with any of there DSP headsets anymore, so to download it, go to the following site:



http://www.plantronics.com/north_america/en_US/support/softwaredownloads/index.jhtml?_requestid=4922075





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 "Great headset and speakers" 2008-08-25
By S. Sale (Canton, IL USA)
I was a little worried about this headset, but after giving it a try I am very impressed. It is great for laptops and desktops alike, and the sound is very clear and flawless except for a few strange but very minor anomalies.



I just took it on a trip and used it for around 15 hours, in 5-6 hour periods, and other than my glasses digging into my ears, they were very comfortable. They worked very well with all movies I used them with.



The microphone is great, and works very well in all games and recording.



Overall, I highly recommend this product to anyone who would like an all in one solution so you don't need speakers.


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- Yapster features a very comfortable over the ear design with a padded headband that will provide hours of enjoyment ¿ you¿ll hardly know you have them on!
- The drop down boom microphone on Yapster makes it easy to use and position when communicating with others or quickly swung up and out of the way when not needed.
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 "It is exactly what I wanted" 2009-10-03
By Serg (US)
Yapster TM-YW100A - nice sound quality, sensitive mic. I checked mic in Corel Video Studio Pro X2. Recording quality: loud, clear, no white noise. I liked it. Sound is great also! Good enough bass and high frequencies.

Fit exactly for my ears. Feels a little tight, but if you want to unbend it be aware that it is plastic under soft leather so be careful.

Headphones have volume control, mute button. Both work so far flawlessly.

Very nice design. Mid size. Cord 168 cm though not 2.2m as in description, but it's still long enough to not pluck off if you will stand up suddenly. The mic handle is very pliable and long enough for anybody's head. It's about 7.5'' or 19 cm from plastic part of center of connection with headphone to the end of plastic part of microphone. You can bend it on anyway you want. Very handy!Other characteristics:



3.5 mini-jack;



Microphone:

Noise reduction design (however I'd recommend adjust it lower otherwise your breath from nose will be heard);

Omni-directional;

Frequency response: 30 - 16Khz

Sensitivity: -59 db



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Frequency response: 20 - 20KHz

Sensitivity: 100db

Max power input 50mW



Right price, right size, right headphones with microphone - right on, right on!

 "Easy to use and great quality" 2009-09-03
By Daniel Powell
Bought this headset to use for online gaming. Great sound and mic quality. Can't beat the price, and would definitely recommend.

 "Great headset for the price" 2009-08-25
By D. Roper
This is a very good headset for the price. The sound quality is decent, the mic works very well, and headset itself is pretty comfortable (even when the user wears glasses). I've had this headset for a few weeks now, and it's been great so far.

 "Quality reflects price, yet not a bad purchase" 2009-08-10
By A. Sutton
All-in-all, I must say this headset is superior to that Logitech one that wraps around the back of your head. It's comfortable and the microphone quality is great. However, after only thirty minutes of usage, it heats up your ears pretty badly and can even cause throbbing after two hours. Lastly, the audio quality isn't as great as the others, but you can still blast your music at 3AM and have a good time without noticing too big of a difference.

 "OK for the price" 2009-08-02
By H. Nguyen
Works well for the price, but if you plan on playing game for hours and hours, this will hurt your ear. The cuffs around the ear is not very comfortable and will irritate you after hours of use. If you plan on using this for about an hour max at a time then it's a good value buy.


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Main Features

Manufacturer: Sennheiser Electronic Corporation

Manufacturer Part Number: CC550

Manufacturer Website Address: www.sennheiser.com

Product Type: Headset

Connectivity Technology: Cable 2.6 ft

Design Type: Over-the-head Binaural

Microphone Technology: Noise Canceling

Microphone Type: Boom

Interfaces: Easy Disconnect

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- Sennheiser CC-550 Binaural Headset - Over-the-head
- Mfg #: CC550
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 "They can't hear me, and I can't hear them" 2009-12-07
By V. Levy (New York, NY)
The main reason I bought the C550 was so I could hear well in conference calls, using both my ears. This headset is comfortable to wear, and it has decent sound reproduction. I'm plugging it into a ShoreTel 265 office phone via the Sennheiser CSTD-01 adapter cable for phone systems, which I purchased with the C550.



I'm disappointed because whenever I'm in a conference call, the other participants tell me my volume is low and can I please speak up. The C550 has no volume control, so rather than shouting and disturbing my office-mates, I fumble to put it down and pick up the handset of my office phone. Now I'm back where I was before I expensed $165.18 total for the headset and the required telephone adapter, including tax and standard shipping.



At least I can hear well if I wear the C550 in meetings where I'm not an active participant, yes? No. The other problem I'm having is that despite the claim of having an "XL ear cap" they are not really over-the ear headphones; they're not large enough to be. Instead, they sit on the ears, hardly blocking ambient sound at all, and when it gets noisy around me in my busy office, I try to cover my ears with my hands. The "XL" ear caps are just large enough to thwart this.

 "Excellent Headset" 2009-11-09
By Dad (Dallas, TX)
I've used telephone headsets for a couple decades. Mostly Plantronics and Radio Shack. This is the best headset I've ever owned, by far. The sound quality, both hearing and speaking, is excellent. I can hear better than I've ever heard before. And callers tell me that my voice is as clear as they have ever heard (poor folks). While the headset weighs an ounce or two more than my other headsets (it weighs 4.4 oz. with cords), it isn't too heavy and is comfortable to wear. The padding on the headband feels much better on my bald head than the bare metal of my Radio Shack model. I'm happy I spent the money for it.



The earphone speakers are so efficient, I had to turn down the volume on my phone to its lowest level. I've never had to do that before. BTW, I have a couple year old 5.8 GHz Uniden PowerMax wireless phone. I plug the headset into a 2.5 mm headset jack on the portable handset so I can walk around while I pontificate on the phone.



Please note, this headset is not usable without buying an additional cord that contains a plug. While there are several jack-cords available for different types of phones, the one I purchased was manufactured by Sennheiser. According to the label on the package, it appears the model number is CCEL190-2, with a product code of 500359. I bought it from an Amazon vendor (The Price Pros) for $15.65. It is called "Dect/gsm Cable" and works perfectly. Here is a link to the product: Dect/gsm Cable



After reading all sorts of material and alternate descriptions of the headset, I could never learn the size of the earpieces. They are exactly 2" in diameter and slightly larger than my previous Radio Shack earpieces. They are covered in soft padded leather (or pleather), as are the pads on the headband.



The total cord, including the jack-cord, is straight (uncoiled) and is 80" long (jack-cord is ~40"). This is longer than I prefer, and is my only negative on this headset. The jack-cord is connected to the headset cord via a quick release jack/socket thingy. The cable runs out of one side (mic side) of the headset rather than from both sides like my Radio Shack model.



The microphone boom is kind of short at 4.75", but that apparently hasn't hampered callers' ability to hear my voice (too bad for them).



The package includes a cable clip (clip it on your shirt to prevent the weight of the cable from pulling on the headset), storage bag, 2 replacement foam earpiece pads, and 3 color ID clips that clip onto the headband so you can tell yours apart from your co-worker's.



The quality of construction makes me believe it will last for many years. I hope so. I've enjoyed having it.

 "Fantastic Headset" 2009-02-25
By Dustin Schultz (Gig Harbor, WA USA)
I recently purchased this headset for use at work. I am on the phone most of the day and was looking for a really high quality headset. I also work at home and have a server rack in my home office, so the ultra noise cancelling was something I was interested in. This headset definately performs. The sound quality is fantastic, as well as what the person on the other end hears.



The only thing to watch out for is that this headset comes with a Sennheiser quick disconnect plug, so in order to plug this into anything you will need another cable in addition. I got both the modular plug for Avaya phone and a 2.5mm adapter.



One of my favorite things about the headset is the comfort. It is very light and yet still feels quite durable. The adjustments work well, especially the mic boom. I have never used a headset with a boom so easily adjustable.



Overall, this headset beats any I have used for an office telephone, and is a good choice if you work in a noisy environment. I have used a plethora of Plantronics headsets, and they cannot come close to this performance.

 "Perfect Sound" 2008-01-31
By Dave (NJ)
I have a call center that needed new headsets.

I wanted to get something cheaper but I'm glad I didn't.

These headsets are 4real, they are the real deal.

you can hear and be heard as if your on a land line......

spend the extra 40 bucks you will be glad that you did


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SteelSeries 5H v2 is one of the most popular gaming headsets on the planet. This headset has been used by talented gamers to win major international events like Electronic Sports World Cup, World e-Sport Games, World Series of Video Games, Kode 5, World Cyber Games, Samsung Euro Championship, ESL Extreme Masters and many others. When wearing the SteelSeries 5H v2 you'll immediately notice the enormous full-size ear cushions which gently fit around your ears and reduce background noise. The comfort is something that has to be experienced first hand, either at a friends house or at one of the many LAN-centers and Internet cafées that offers the headset to their customers. The headset features a custom-engineered soundscape designed to enhance performance and immersion in FPS-games. This headset was developed and optimized specifically for in-game sound frequencies found in the most popular shooters - making in-game sounds like footsteps, alerts and gunfire especially clear. You will be able to hear and pinpoint the location of your opponents, often before they hear you. The SteelSeries 5H v2 can easily be dismantled into 3 separate parts, that easily fit into a bag or a carrying case. This makes transportation of the headset both easy and safe. The pull-out microphone is practically invisible when not in use.
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- Pull-out microphone system custom engineered soundscape for gaming
- Specifically optimized for FPS games
- Comfortable XL-sized ear cushions
- Features extra durable braided cord
- Can be dismantled into three separate pieces
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 "SteelSeries 5H v2 Headset AMAZING" 2009-09-09
By T. Turley
I bought this headset months ago because my previous one broke down and stopped working. All I can say is that this headset is AMAZING and it's common knowledge among the gaming community that this is a top notch and affordable product. I really recommend getting this if you're looking for a new headset, if you don't, it's your loss. The ear muffs fit over your ear and put no strain on them whatsoever, you could wear it for an entire day and completely forgot that they're even on your head. The headset can be disassembled very easily making transportation with it hassle free. The wire is also like a shoe lace, making it extremely durable for those of us out there that accidentally run the wire over with our computer chair constantly. I give the comfort a 5/5 and the sound quality a 5/5.

 "Not very good at all..." 2009-07-27
By Aaron Stoelb
I needed a good headset for gaming and music, because I always woke my parents up with my music. I looked towards these, because they seemed pretty decent in price, plus I was told it's a pretty good headset. So I bought them, and when I received them I put them on, and I felt this immense pressure along the sides of my head above my ears from the headset. I didn't think TOO much of it, thinking they would maybe adjust. No more than maybe a half an hour later, I needed to take them off because they were giving me a headache! I would've loosened the headset more, but they probably would've slipped off of my head, judging by how they were were already slipping when I had put them on with minor adjustments. Not only that, but the sound quality wasn't the greatest either. The bass wasn't strong at all, and it was mostly sharp tones. I did like their idea of the pull out microphone, though. Other than that, terrible headset for me. I took them back and I bought the Sennheiser PC350s. It's a step up in price, but they seem pretty good so far.

 "Great for gaming, just don't use for listening for music" 2009-05-29
By H. Simpson (Austin, Tx)
Great fit and build quality. Be aware that these headphones are specifically designed to be short on bass, aka in an FPS game "quiet footstep" noises are more key to your survival than "rocket boom" noises.



I got the Steelseries Siberia headphones for my wife, which are better for use for mixed use, but don't have the retractable mic like these do.

 "Good product but not exactly what I wanted..." 2009-05-11
By Marcelo Oliveira
Well, I had never used headphones before because I have a 7.1 speaker system (which I love). I have a small daughter now, so I can't have loud noises late at night so I decided I wanted to have a headphone option to the speaker system. I read nice reviews about these headphones (including that it had nice surround capabilities). I have had them for a while now and I must say that although the headphone seems to be of great quality, the surround is just not the same as with a speaker system...

I guess I could try one of these 5.1 headphones with 3 cables to connect to the soundcard or, maybe, no headphones will deliver the same experience as a real 7.1 system.

Anyway, the headset is real good and I recommend it for gaming but not for music listening.

 "The ONLY headphones you need." 2009-03-09
By Mark Tobino (Aberdeen, NJ USA)
Unless you are a music freak who can only use Bose products, this is the only headset you will need.



I play a lot of FPS games, and these phones are the bomb! That is to say, they are great! In fact, I just ordered my second pair today since my son and I fight over them all the time. Now, we have one for each computer, and we can play our games in the same room with these monster cups on our ears and fire away! It is a great value, although I paid almost $10 less on Amazon about 6 months ago, so the price is actually going UP on these puppies....get them now, you won't be disappointed.




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Improved microphone sensitivity and filtering for incredibly clear voice transmission - Teamspeak Certified!

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Driver Unit: 50mm
Impedance: 32 +/-3
Sensitivity: 110 dB+/-3dB
Frequency: 20Hz - 20,000Hz

Mic Specifications
Sensitivity: 58 dB+/-3dB
Omni Directional
Frequency: 20Hz - 16,000Hz

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The Razer Piranha delivers realistic in-game stereo audio with superior clarity and deep bass tones for discerning gamers requiring superior audio fidelity. Featuring plug-and-play functionality, the Razer Piranha also sports an adjustable noise-canceling microphone enabling gamers to communicate with teammates in the noisiest of gaming situations. The ergonomically designed and cushioned earphones also offer hours of comfort and functionality for extended gaming sessions.With its in-line remote control, the volume on the Razer Piranha can be easily adjusted at a moment's notice. A microphone mute button is also conveniently located on the remote, so gamers have the option to select which commands are sent out to those listening in. The Razer Piranha's sleek design is further accented by the glowing Razer logos located on either side of the headset, ensuring that gamers are seen as well as heard at their next LAN party.
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 "Fantastic but... !" 2009-12-13
By Raku
I bought the Razer Piranha headphones when they were first released and immediately I was impressed.



Since this seems to be the biggest issue with these... I would not suggest wearing this headset for more than 4+ hours. These do get heavy and start to feel irritable to the ears, but not without being on for several hours. Then again most headsets are going to get uncomfortable at that point. Everyone's comfort level is different when it comes to headphones, and these are by far some of the most comfortable I've worn.



These are very sturdy! The wires are actually a little long in my opinion, so I have them tied to keep them from falling onto the floor. The lighting needs to be plugged into a USB port, but in actuality it's not a big deal with some of the gaming cases out today that have plenty of ports. I carry these around quite a bit to LAN parties and the like, and I've never had any problems with them getting near breaking point, they can take a punch. Unless you're being overly rough with them you shouldn't have a problem.



Sound quality. I'm a bit of an audiophile, and I can safely say it's pretty good, though not excellent. As another reviewer stated, it's for gaming, not really intended for music listening however they don't sound bad for just music or videos either. When I have these on I can't hear much noise pollution except for the game or music I'm listening to. Unless I have one side off on purpose of course.



The microphone is pretty good as well; I find that I have to turn my outgoing up on occasion, but in all reasoning it could be because of several factors when it comes to program and computer settings. People can hear me clearly and rarely catch any noises going on in the background. It has an in-line remote control with volume and microphone muting adjustments; the muting button is not easy to move so no accidents!



I've owned a lot of headsets from Logitech to Plantronics, and I can say these are some of the nicest I've owned.

 "Good sound, bad comfort" 2009-06-08
By Brent Zeimen
Overview: the headset sounds nice, and is good for casual play, but not good at all for professional or avid gamers. I am buying a new set of headphones after a year because I'm tired of having to take a break every ten minutes because my ears hurt from the pressure. The sound will please most people, but not those used to higher-end headphones or in-ear 'phones for music. this headset, in my eyes, has a value of about $30 so if you find it for cheap you might like it but I don't think I would buy it even then, the thing is very uncomfortable and even painful after about twenty minutes.



Sound: the sound quality is good, but not fantastic, this is definitely not a headset for avid music listeners, as the sound isn't really true to what you'd want for music, this is a headset completely made with gaming in mind. explosions, gunfire, and steel on steel sounds way better than music does with this headset. The sound goes from a moderate, comfortable volume to a really loud volume, though not quite painfully loud. this headset does not need an amp to work fine. This headset also picks up very little noise compared to other headphones, the signal isn't impeded by any noise, even on most onboard sound cards.



Microphone: the mic is good, but not fantastic, again it's made with gaming in mind, the mic itself is very quiet even though the sound coming from the pads is quite loud, it's on an adjustable, semi-bendable boom coming from the left side, and has no filtering foam on it. if a software microphone amplifier is used on a recording of the mic it can and probably will sound sibilant (where everything with a "t" or "s" sound is prominent). The mic is not for the very quiet, several times I've had to raise my voice to a louder level just to be heard through the mic by other players. Having the USB cord plugged in at the same time as the mic cord seems to help a little, but not much.



Build Quality: the headset is sturdy and will last awhile (mine has lasted for over a year with no problems whatsoever, and I am not gentle with it) the ends of the cord are separated about four feet from the minijack and usb plugs, those cords are all sturdy and won't give out. I braided the separate cords except for the last five inches or so both to protect the cords and to keep the ends from tangling, it works very well. after the seperation the cord is covered by some form of nylon shoe-string-esque covering, it's tough and will not tear, this goes all the way up to the left ear-cup where it is attatched to the headset. about two feet from the headset there is a volume dial/mic switch. the low end of the volume dial is the on side for the mic switch. be careful when using the headset because both the volume dial and the mic switch like to flip easily.



Comfort: this headset is comfortable for about 15 minutes, then the pressure starts to hurt one's ears, the headset in a relaxed position has about two inches or so between ear pads (at the smallest size setting) the headset is made to pull apart, sure, but the pressure crushes the ear against one's head, meaning if you have glasses, like myself the back of your ears will hurt unless you adjust your glasses. after about thirty minutes of use, the headset's ear pads will have crushed your ears quite well, and any movement of the headset will be painful. when the headset is taken off I do not recommend putting in-ear headphones on, your outer and mid-ear will thank you for not.

 "Great Sound and amazing mic" 2009-01-26
By D. Seskey (Pittsburgh, PA)
I bought this to play games on my computer as well as to test computer programs I write for voice commands.



When listening to music it sounds great and cannot hear much around me. The mic picks up well, great for gaming and I can wear it hours on end.

 "Poor quality, microphone doesn't work" 2009-01-25
By R. Matthews (Salt Lake City, Utah)
The Razer Piranha Stereo gamiing headphones is the most disappointing purchase I've made through Amazon. It comes with a USB connector and two 3.5 mm connectors for the headphone and microphone. I've tried using it with my Macbook Pro and Ipod. The microphone does NOT work using either the mini-jack or the USB connector. The audio input ONLY works using the mini-jack. So you're paying $57+ for headphones that cannot be used either for gaming or VoIP. The "durable braided fiber cable" forks into flimsy wires that connect to your computer or mp3 player. The wires in the headset I received may have broken at the factory. The unit was obviously not tested before being packaged and shipped. The headset, itself, is not nearly as comfortable as some of the reviewers lead you to believe. I can't imagine wearing this for more than an hour at a time. The best feature are the ear pods that glow blue when connected. Can I get my money back?

 "Great sound and mike sound quality for gaming!" 2008-12-20
By Christopher J. Phillips (Plymouth, MA USA)
Works like a charm...the blue RAZOR lights on the earcups are kind of hokey, but this headset works better than my previous logitech lower end ones! I use it for gaming (teamspeak) and for voice overs for videos of our league's online road racing....and they are top notch!


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- Foldable Design
- Behind-the-Head
- Inline Volume and Microphone Controls
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 "Decent, not great." 2009-08-31
By Seal (Ontario, Canada)
On the plus side: good cable length, volume control on the cord, relatively inexpensive, comes with a carrying bag.



On the negative side: The microphone is really not that great; sounds like what you'd expect from a telephone. I've had much *much* better quality with a $14 microphone. Satisfactory for VoIP and in-game chat.

 "Wow!" 2009-06-09
By gleng (Houston, Texas)
Forget those $100 headsets. This one does the job and works very well. The cord length is perfect! Adjustable volume and mute. You can't beat it for the price!



Also, the sound has good bass and can get louder then you'll ever need. Not surround sound -- but who cares?

 "Not workings" 2009-04-08
By N. Kreml
This product does not work with my computer--I haven't had a chance to test it on another computer to determine where the problem is.

 "Works great" 2009-01-13
By Franz Urbaniak (Oakland, CA)
For an analog headset, they are very comfortable and the sound quality is great, both directions. What impresses me is the mic: it picks up my voice very well (with the mic boost in the + position) but doesn't pic up background noise. Also, my gripe with many headsets is they are tight to my head, which after a while causes a headache. These are loose, and since they are over the ears that's fine (ie, they won't fall off).

 "i thought it was USB?!" 2008-07-14
By Gurujot S. Khalsa (Espanola, NM, USA)
i was disappointed because in the title it says "USB headset". but it has separate plug-ins for speaker and mic, instead of the simple USB plug i was expecting


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EVERGLIDE S500 White Gaming Headphones. The Everglide s500 Professional Gaming Headphones feature an ultra light membrane for instantaneous audio response. Faster than most conventional speaker drivers found in traditional headphones, the Everglide s500 Professional Gaming Headphones are optimized for millisecond feedback to provide gaming response. Recognizing that most professional gamers often compete in high volume noise environments, Everglides engineering team has designed the Everglide s500 Professional Gaming Headphones for complete noise isolation without compromising on audio quality. The Everglide s500 Professional Gaming Headphones have an oversized circumaural leather muff to reduce ambient noise. Making them one of the quietest noise isolated circumaural headphones in the world. The Everglide s500 Professional Gaming Headphones deliver top notch audio positioning sound quality by accentuating key gaming sound frequencies. From weapon sounds to footsteps, Everglide s500 Professional Gaming Headphones provide crystal clear audio positioning quality, allowing you to pinpoint with pixel perfect accuracy the position of team mates and opponents on a map
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- White Gaming Headphones
- Optimal Noise Isolation without Compromising on Audio Quality
- Unique Circumaural Earmuff Design Provides an Extremely Comfortable Fit
- Optimized for Millisecond Feedback to Provide Gaming Response
- 2.0 Lbs (WxLxH) 7.5 x 9.0 x 4.0
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 "Suprisingly good" 2009-05-18
By M. Lifshits (Los Angeles, CA)
First off, I'd like to say that I paid $15 for these a good 6 months ago, shipping included, so my opinions are based on these headphones costing that much. Ok so I was not expecting much out of $15 "professional" gaming headphones, but even so they are suprisingly good.



They are very, very large and very comfortable, even for prolonged use. The earcups rotate enough about 2 axes to provide a good fit. without the need for adjustment. The vinyl earcups are soft, but do not deform with use.



Build quality is solid, albeit plastic. I think these would crack if you dropped them on concrete, but otherwise the plastic is thick and hard. The cord is also very long and thick. It coils nicely and does not tangle easily. Jack is gold-plated and the strain relief molding is good. If i had to pick one thing that is likely to fail, its the thin vinyl on the headband. I can totally see it getting worn out and losing all the padding, though it hasnt happened in 6 months of casual use.



The sound quality is also suprisingly good on these (again, for $15). They sound much better than anything else i've tried for this price except the Koss KSC-75's. They have *some* soundstage and instrument separation, and the bass is not as excessive or muddy as other budget cans. On the contrary, it is quite oontrolled and subdued. When used without an amplifier, one could call it "missing". As expected, they are also pretty flat-sounding, especially at the high-mid and high end. They work fine for movies (unless you prefer a cinematic experience) and games. In games (fallout 3, gta 4, mirror's edge) the sound is clean and separated. Sound placement is quite good as long as you dont use Dolby virtual 3D sound.



The bottom line: If you just need decent, cheap headphones to play some games and movies in comfort and (relative) isolation, these are the right phones for you. If you desire audio quality and portability, look elsewhere.

 "Better Options At This Price" 2009-03-17
By S. Turner (Chicago, IL)
I will admit that despite being rather large, the headphones are somewhat comfortable and cover the ears well. You can move your head around without they falling off or getting out of position.



From a sound quality perspective, they are OK. They don't necessarily block out all external sounds despite their enormous size. I have no complaints with the quality when listening to something, although if what you are listening to goes off temporarily, you will get a mild annoying buzzing noise in your ear.



Product wise I'm really disappointed in the materials. The material covering the top part began peeling off almost immediately and will end up with little bits making a mess. The cord seems longer and more sturdy than most headphones on the market which is one nice thing.



Overall it's decent, but overpriced. There are better options at this price point right now. For the current price, I expect a little more quality with the materials going into the headphones.

 "Good sound but needs some QC" 2009-02-14
By Allyson Harris
Review from Hubby. Sound quality (for what I paid) is superb. I managed to get these things for under $20.



Pros -

1) Sound quality is good. 4 out of 5 stars. Read others reviews to see their takes. Although I found these acceptable stock.

2) Large ear muffs cover most ears (exactly what I wanted/needed). I work in a Data Center around large XEROX printers (like you see at Kinkos) and they can get loud. These things let me watch HULU while at work. Reduces all but the loudest of sounds down to barely noticeable background levels (I havent tested with a talking wife in the room).

3) Labeled as gaming headphones but they have @ a 12' cable. Who walks 12' from their PC? --- Console/TV usage diff story see con below ...



Cons -

1) The faux leather that covers the cushioning on the head band started falling apart after a month. Could be my fault. Headphones get left in my car at night sometimes since I use them at work quite a bit. It does get cold in my garage. TBH though I prefer the cotton padding that was hidden underneath.



2) Just a con due to my usage ... the cable is only @ 12'. They are labeled as gaming headphones. Individuals with disposable income may have a room/tv set up too large. My living room with my console/tv is 18'. Easily fixed. Radio Shack carries a 20' headphone extension cable for @ $15. BestBuys longest is 6'





I would give it 4.5 stars but for 2 things. A - not possible on Amazon. B - the headband kind of irks me even though I like the cotton padding better than the faux leather.



Amazon needs a better (more in depth) ranking system.



Value : 5/5 - Again I got these for @ $20

Construction : 4/5 - stupid headband or I would say 4.5

Comfort : 5/5 as someone else said you can wear these things for HOURS.

 "Good Sound but bulky" 2009-01-21
By singh2005 (Boston)
I've been using this for about 3 weeks now and I'm satisfied so far. I always wanted a good pair of over-the-ear headphones. I like these everglides. They are comfortable to wear (although bulky) and they sound good. Following are the pros and cons IMO.



Pros:

- Good sound quality. The sound they reproduce is very real (un-headphone like, if you will). It doesn't sound unnatural even at higher volumes.

- The really long (3 meter) cable is good. It will be helpful during my late-night/early-morning video game sessions.

- The oversized cushion covers my entire pinna, which makes it very comfortable. The cushion material itself is very soft. If you have used over-the-ear headphones before, you know how important this factor can be.

- The oversized cushion also creates some level of background noise isolation.

- Although these headphones are heavy, they are surprisingly comfortable to wear. I got used to the weight very quickly and I wear them for 2-3 hour sessions without any discomfort.



Cons:

- These are really bulky, makes you look like a pilot of sorts. Although I agree that their bulky-ness makes them so comfortable and reproduces good sound - forget about carrying them on vacations and stuff. These will require a separate carry-on of their own.



I recommend them for thirty bucks.

 "Decent product" 2009-01-12
By m15d3m3an0r
The sound quality is good and volume is outstanding. It cancels out some of the external noises. However, the headset itself is large and quite heavy. It squeezes your head and there is no comfortable way to wear it. Next complaint is the cable which hard to manage (also no volume control). After using this headset for a week, I went back to my Steelsound 5H v2.


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