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: Relatively Cheap. Disadvantages: Under performer...not overly comfortable to wear.
Plantronics is one of the biggest names in headsets and has a wide range of products.
The .Audio 45 is lightweight with a very flexible headband, although it is a little on the flimsy side and not overly attractive.
The speaker drivers are constructed from hard plastic and are covered by thin pads. As a result, they aren't very comfortable to wear. Seperate cables come down from both sides, increasing the chances of getting yourself in a tangle.
This headset can be connected either by USB or standard analog connections. However, the microphone plug lacks colour coding, so you're forced to peer at the symbols on the connectors to find out which is which. this isn't too much of an issue, but it makes things more difficult when you're scrabbling about the back of your comnputer. There is a shirt clip, and a volume control ...
Advantages: lets you talk for free Disadvantages: not the most comfortable / adjustable headphones
- kind of like walkman headphones from 1988 - with an adjustable band depending on how bif your head is (!) - although the foam coverings on the earphones themselves could wear a little thin, but not to worry, I'll just replace them with foam covers "borrowed" from airline headphones next time I fly...
Set up is very easy, it really is just plug and play - although this will clearly vary on whick VoIP system you use - I've used it with Skype (just go to Skype preferences and set the audio input and output to 'PlantronicsHeadset') as well as MSN's & Yahoo's systems with no problems.
As far as I can tell, or in terms of comments I have had from people I've been Skype-ing with, voice quality at the other end is very good and the sound quality at this end is great too. Youcan also use the headset to listen to CD's, MP3's etc - just fold ...
Advantages: Cable clip, Volume control Disadvantages: Short Life Span
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In this review I will be reviewing the ever popular Plantronics .audio 90 headphones. These headphones are probably the most popular headset for computer gamers. The brand plantronics is one of the leading brands on the market who supply communication headsets. They sponsor various gaming causes and infact tailor their headphone development in suiting gamers. Apart from gamers as one of their main markets they also target business or offices who use headsets alot to communicate via phone. For example plantronics are a huge supplier to the market of call centres. They have probably made a majority of their revenue by supplying the call centres of India with efficient and high quality headphones. Alot of online gamers value the brand of plantronics as high quality and proficient for their needs.
I decided to purchase these plantronic ...
Product Information for "Plantronics .Audio 480 Headset" »
Headphones
Headphones Type
Headphones - binaural
Headphones Form Factor
In-ear ear-bud
Connectivity Technology
Wired
Sound Output Mode
Stereo
Response Bandwidth
20 - 10000 Hz
Diaphragm
8 mm
In-Cord Volume Control
Built-in
Connections
Connector Type
1 x headphones ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
1 x microphone ( mini-phone 3.5mm )
Manufacturer's product description
The Plantronics .Audio 480 is like having a private, portable oasis of sound while you're traveling. Listen to music, watch movies, or make Internet calls from your laptop without distraction. A noise-canceling microphone lets callers hear you clearly. In seconds, simply stow the headset and be on your way.
