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Notes: I have owned this device and its predecessor for a combined 3-4 years and would buy another without a second thought. When I later in the review say "fragile" know that I often forget I am wearing the headset and walk away from my computer with the headset on to have it snatched away from my head and land on the floor with no damage. I am simply referring to direct strain or crushing damage.
Pros -
1.) Excellent Sound Quality both recording and playback
2.) USB makes it an additional sound device allowing separate playback through alternate devices. (For instance, voice communication can be configured to play back through the headset and game sounds through your speakers.) Without USB, most sound cards will often not allow a user to separate communications from general sounds resulting in muddy sounds or misunderstandings. This is among the greatest reasons to get a USB headset in my opinion. Simply configure your headset in windows as "default communication device" and your speakers or soundcard as "default playback device" ... In your games select your soundcard to play sounds, in your communication program select your USB headset to play communications... it works flawlessly.
3.) Volume control on the headset earpiece allows for solid, independent control of all sound coming into the headset and is far preferable to volume controls mounted to the cord like many devices use. Simply clicking up on your right ear increases volume, down decreases volume. Press in the center to mute/unmute your microphone (a red LED light on the microphone's tip will illuminate to make you aware the mic is muted. Easy to use, and the tactile click feel makes for simple easily understandable adjustments.
4.) Unlike many headsets with TRS/audio-jack/headphone jack-connectors which plug into your existing soundcard, I have never had issues with friends or others saying my "mic is too loud" or "too soft" It almost always sounds just right on most VOIP (voice over internet protocol) applications such as skype/teamspeak/ventrillo.
5.) Comfort. Often, headsets can be considered too loose or too tight for many players... while I am not overly sensitive to this I have never been uncomfortable wearing my headset for extended periods. If any discomfort is noticed it is usually from slight pressure against the tops of my ears pressing against the stems of my glasses, but this is minor and only after LONG periods of play. The pads are exceptionally soft, but breathable. Not too warm, and the top padding usually goes completely unnoticed as it rests comfortably upon the crown of my head.
6.) The cord shielding/coating is very thick and durable, and while it has some weight to it, the headset fits firmly enough that the cord weight isn't noticed by me, thinner cords often get twisted and knot up when you attempt to untangle them. Simply hanging the headset by the cord allows this headset to untwist without kinking, pinching or damaging the cord.
7.) Plug and Play - In windows XP/Vista/7, I have always been able to simply plug this device in, have it recognize and begin using it. As a USB device I love that beyond words.
Cons: Only three minor qualms with this product. Listed for your benefit but not enough to dissuade me from purchasing this for a third time should I need it. Two of these are listed in the order in which they broke on my first purchase for which I did not properly take care, and attempted self repairs; the last is listed as a Con but simply appears to me as an un-needed feature.
1.) Where the headset adjusts to "expand" and fit your head is molded plastic with tiny clips and is fragile! If you typically wrap your cord around your headset to store it, you must be gentle with this area as too much pressure can cause this area to snap and effectively ruin the product's comfort. Taping or gluing this section after it is broken is possible but for the price you'd probably (as I did, purchase another one) Children tugging at it or a quick sit on the product left in a chair can easily cause enough strain to break this area and damage the product.
2.) The ear cups are secured to a ball in socket joint, this allows them to swivel and comfortably rest upon your ears. Once this pops out they may be able to pop back in place, but though the primary cord from the headset to computer is thick and solid, the tiny wires inside the earpieces are very fragile and any significant stress to them may cause sound damage once pried upon. The above cons 1 and 2 happened at the same time on my first purchase, and I do not blame the product in the least for my own (and an unnamed juvenile family member's) abuse.
3.) While not really a Con, the three position selector switch on the back of the device has little to no purpose I can find. Slight changes may be evident in sound quality or recording, but I have simply left the device in the center "gaming" position for every application, and never been disappointed in my results.
Final Thoughts: I have used devices much less expensive and much more expensive than this headset. The less expensive versions never come close to the performance of this device, and the more expensive devices rarely justify their extra costs with features I find valuable.
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
|---|---|
| Material | Plush |
| Specific Uses For Product | personal |
| Headphones Jack | USB |
| Ear Placement | On Ear |
| Control Type | Volume Control |
| Cable Feature | Without Cable, Retractable |
| Item Weight | 8.8 ounces |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Manufacturer | Logitech |
| RAM | 4 GB |
