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. ... Read review
Left: 2 x 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) - female, 1 x 4 PIN USB Type A - male - Right: 1 x 4 PIN USB Type A - male, 2 x 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) - female, 1 x 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) - female
Advantages: Cheap.. Disadvantages: ..and not that great!
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 ... .../>
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 ... more
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.
Product Information for "Altec Lansing AHS 502 Headset" »
Headphones
Headphones Type
Headphones - binaural
Headphones Form Factor
Ear-cup
Headphones Technology
Dynamic
Connectivity Technology
Wired
Sound Output Mode
Stereo
Response Bandwidth
20 - 20000 Hz
Impedance
32 Ohm
Diaphragm
40 mm
Magnet Material
Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control
Built-in
Connections
Connector Type
1 x headphones ( mini-phone 3.5mm )
1 x microphone ( mini-phone 3.5mm )
Manufacturer's product description
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.
