Headphone time

[Lazarus]

Guys,

Looking for a new set of headphones - the ones I have currently are on the way out I reckon. Based on the fact that I got them for nowt I cant really complain.

Need a new headset for gaming so includes a boom mic.

3 choices i have :

£8.99
Integrated handsfree headset and microphone.
Volume control.
1.8m cable.
35mm stereo jack.
Maximum power output 100MW.

Labtec Stereo 332 Headset. £12.99
Comfortable stereo headset for PC.
Adjustable, noise cancelling microphone filters out unwanted noise.
Microphone can be worn on left or right side.
Stereo sound to enhance music and games.

Plantronics Folding Stereo Headset Audio 80. £27.90
Folding and adjustable headset, ideal for travellers and laptop use.
QuickAdjust noise cancelling microphone.
Cord mounted volume and mute control.
Soft hypoallergenic foam ear cushions.
Plugs into PC sound card.
Ideal for listening to music, internet messaging, telephony, speech recognition and gaming.
2 x 3.5mm gold plated jack plugs.
2.9m cable.

Any advice?

 

[Cask]

Just depends how much you want to spend really. If you decide to go the seperate headphones/microphone route then the plantronics audio 10 is pretty decent.

 

[.Wilier.]

Imo, the first one will be shit, I cant stand those "wrap round the back" type jobbies.
The LabTec one will work, I have Labtec and they work fine, good bass etc, although obviously, the Platronics will be the best, but at twice the price?? Just noticed though, the Platronics:

Plug into PC sound card

Definately worth the extra!!

Since you only gonna be using them for CS* anyway, and the sound is a bit shit, I would go for the Labtec's













*may not be true.

 

[Catsby]

Catsby is a big fan of the Plantronics 90
http://www.dabs.com/uk/shopbybrand/GenericBrand/ProductView.htm?quicklinx=214T

http://www.plantronics.com/europe_u...09&productTypeId=cat1200109&prodId=prod440020

 

[Jupitus]

Catsby is a big fan of the Plantronics 90
http://www.dabs.com/uk/shopbybrand/GenericBrand/ProductView.htm?quicklinx=214T

http://www.plantronics.com/europe_u...09&productTypeId=cat1200109&prodId=prod440020

Jupitus also states a preference for said item....

 

[Lazarus]

Thanks for the feedback guys. The choice has been made and Mrs. Laz is heading down the street at this moment in time to pick up one of the above items in my original post. What one it will be - Ill find out on Sunday and feign a look of surprise

 

[.Wilier.]

Thanks for the feedback guys. The choice has been made and Mrs. Laz is heading down the street at this moment in time to pick up one of the above items in my original post. What one it will be - Ill find out on Sunday and feign a look of surprise

Is it your birthday or summat Jordan? 40 aint it

 

[Lazarus]

Is it your birthday or summat Jordan? 40 aint it

you dont know whats happening on Sunday?

 

[.Wilier.]

you dont know whats happening on Sunday?

What, you mean they let you have children???

/me fears for humanity

 

[Jupitus]

Thanks for the feedback guys. The choice has been made and Mrs. Laz is heading down the street at this moment in time to pick up one of the above items in my original post. What one it will be - Ill find out on Sunday and feign a look of surprise

Well... if she is non-techie she might plump for the Plantronics on the basis of 'more expensive must be better'

 

[Lazarus]

Jupitus!!! Down boy!!!

Plantronics is a non-runner. Gave her the Argos code for the Labtec one and none other. Told her if its not in stock, Ill order one over the internet (very possibly the one that Catsby indicated)

 

[Jupitus]

The plantronics are hanging up in this pic:

http://www.dippyworld.demon.co.uk/images/desk.JPG

Not had any issues at all... work very nicely indeed

 

[fetwelvezz]

Buy Sennheiser or Koss, you can never go wrong with those.

 

[tRoG]

Buy Sennheiser or Koss, you can never go wrong with those.

Should hope not, you pay enough for them