Altec Lansing AHS 502 stereo headset with microphone features high performance 40mm neodymium drivers that deliver a wide frequency response and bass you can feel! Closed ear-cup... more
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A review by burnt_out on Altec Lansing AHS 502 Headset March 24th, 2006
Author's product rating:
Reliability
Satisfactory
Ease of Use
Average
Quality
Satisfactory
Durability
Satisfactory
Value for Money
Satisfactory
Advantages:
Cheap . .
Disadvantages:
. . and not that great !
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
Judging the packaging alone, the Altec Lansing AHS-502 appears to be an impressive and expensive headset. When in reality it costs a mere £19.95 (including VAT) - the deception goes no further than that though.
While it's a big ole set of cans, the quality of the build feels somewhat flimsy. The huge size definitely works against it - although the closed cup design keeps in sound and external noise out, your ears start to sweat after only a few minutes of use. Not at all pleasant.
The microphone is attached to the left earpiece by what is essentially a flexible piece of plastic. This can be moved into any position for optimal placement, but the cable doesn't follow the plastic very well, which gives a pretty messy look.
Microphone recording quality was a saving grace overall, as my voice was picked up loud and clear above background noise.
Music playback was less impressive however and lacked detail at high and low frequencies. Although £20 may seem a bargain, if you buy these, you will soon regret it.
Altec Lansing AHS 502 stereo headset with microphone features high performance 40mm neodymium drivers that deliver a wide frequency response and bass you can feel! Closed ear-cup headphone design improves clarity and minimizes ambient sounds. Noise-rejecting microphone helps minimize background noise. Handy in-line volume control regulates audio level. Microphone volume controller (High-Low-Mute) maximizes communication control.
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