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: 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: 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: Great volume , very light, works over long distances Disadvantages: Fiddly set-up
headset for your phones with an excellent range and a battery that will last, the Plantronics CS60headset and charger is ideal. Ideal for receptionists, engineers, security, etc. ...
Product Information for "Plantronics .Audio 60 Skype Bundle Headset" »
Headphones
Headphones Type
Headphones - binaural
Headphones Form Factor
Semi-open
Headphones Technology
Dynamic
Connectivity Technology
Wired
Sound Output Mode
Stereo
Response Bandwidth
20 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity
106 dB/mW
Impedance
32 Ohm
Diaphragm
28 mm
Magnet Material
Neodymium
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 60 Skype Bundle includes the Plantronics .Audio 60 stereo PC headset and a free trial of Skype's premium services. For Internet chat, telephony, speech recognition, video conferencing, music, and games, the new Plantronics .Audio 60 stereo PC headset features a superior noise-canceling microphone for improved speech recognition accuracy. This headset is equipped with convenient inline volume and mute controls and a QuickAdjust microphone boom for correct placement. The lightweight design, adjustable headband, and soft, swivel-mounted ear cushions let you work or play in comfort. Compatible with popular PC sound cards, just plug it in and start talking. MacOS users may require an additional adapter. Skype technology enables free, superior quality, unlimited worldwide voice calls via broadband, LAN and hot spot wireless IP connections. Skype is the global leader in offering free worldwide calling, a robust user-propagated directory, multi-language selection and expanding services such as global conference calling. Using a Plantronics headset, users can achieve Internet audio performance that rivals or exceeds traditional landline quality.
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