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: Folds away Disadvantages: None I know of
The PlantronicsDSP 400 headset is the perfect headset for anyone interested in Podcast making, internet calling or video gaming.
I have owned this headset for many years now and it is a fantastic product. At the time, it cost £50 although I got it for £30. You'll be able to pick it up for a lot less now, and its certainly worth it!
I use mine mainly for internet calling with my friends and the sound quality of the earphones is exemplary. In addition, the headset is noise canceling meaning that whilst you speak down it, the headset filters out that frustrating background noise most microphones give you.
The headset also folds away so that it is small and can be stored easily. The USB plug is superior to the green and pink mini-jacks as it is digital, improving quality, and USB ports are usually easier to get to.
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Product Information for "Plantronics .Audio 750 DSP Headset" »
Headphones
Headphones Type
Headphones - binaural
Headphones Form Factor
Ear-cup
Headphones Technology
Dynamic
Connectivity Technology
Wired
Sound Output Mode
Stereo
In-Cord Volume Control
Built-in
Connections
Connector Type
1 x microphone ( mini-phone 3.5mm )
1 x headphones ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
1 x headset ( 4 PIN USB Type A )
Manufacturer's product description
The Plantronics .Audio 750 DSP headset employs DSP technology for unmatched audio quality for rich stereo music, DVDs, gaming, and Internet calling. Use an analog connection into your PC or the USB sound card. The QuickAdjust microphone minimizes background noise for callers, while the lightweight, adjustable headset is comfortable for hours.
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