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Скроменый эксперт
14.03.2013
2/10
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The sound is great, and the build quality is.. it's acceptable somewhat. But the most frustrating thing is the lack of support. Here are the known issues.1. The poor design of the drivers does not allow the setting to stay at 7.1 surround sound. Meaning each time you turn on your computer, you would have to go in and reset it back to 7.1 because it will automatically reset back to default each time you turn off your computer.2. Looking for their drivers for this product on their website is extremely difficult. If you type "780 drivers", you will get 4 results and for whatever reason, all of them will give you information about the product, but none of them will have the drivers. You have to click on one of the top two links and inside the link, there will be a second search box. You have to select "how to" in the article type, and then type 780 drivers again on the second search box and it will do one of two things.1. it will finally take you to the link to download the latest driversor2. It will send you back out to the main page of the websiteJust for the hell of it, I've tried replicating this method 10 times, and only the first time I actually got the link. All the other times it sent me out to the main page again and again.3. Again, driver issues. When plugging the headset into the computer, it does not always recognize it. In fact, my computer recognizes it about every other try.I bought in on all the great reviews for this product, but I am left sorely disappointed. The sound is great, but the poor coding of the drivers and the cumbersome website for driver support are a deal killer. I cannot recommend this plantronics headset or any plantronics items to anyone.
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22.01.2013
10/10
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I have been a Razer Carcharias for the last two years, which I loved dearly. It was comfortable and sounded better than the cheap logitech headset I was using.After being used for so long, the right speaker started to fade and give out. I was forced to go out and buy something else.At first I considered getting another Carcharias but decided I might as well look into other stuff only because I wanted something louder than the Carcharias (Which was always my complaint with them since I got them. I like to blare music until MY EARS BLEED.)I was THIS |--| close to getting the Razer Tiamat 7.1. Right before I clicked "order" on the final checkout page I decided to search through one more round of reviews. That is when I found someone linking to this headset. It has almost universal acclaim in the reviews, and certainly higher than the Tiamat. AND it's a fraction of the cost with similar features.So let me get to it. This thing, is great. If you are coming to this from a Carcharias, I can tell you that you will notice the increase in sound quality, louder speakers and a better Mic. It comes packaged with a CD that has the software that is used for the virtual 7.1 surround (which sounds pretty darn good.).Build quality is nice and the frame feels sturdy and not cheap. It is also quite comfortable for long gaming sessions. Music can get LOUD on this thing, which is nice :]My ONLY dislike about this is that is has a rubber USB cable and not a threaded cable like most Razer products have. My experience in the past has been that most rubber cables eventually start to rip.I do have some comfort in the fact that it feels like a much more sturdy and thicker rubber on this cable than say the thin and flimsy coating on the iPhone/iPad USB cables. Only time will tell if it will begin rip with regular use.
Скроменый эксперт
08.02.2012
10/10
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I was in the market for a new headset, previously had a wireless headset that I wanted to get rid of; batteries are expensive. I originally had my mind set on the Logitech G35, but decided to try my luck with this Plantronic headset and I have to say I do not regret it at all.The sound is absolutely amazing and clear. It is especially clear when you're trying to hear those steps in Counter-Strike: Source. I was able to clearly hear where the steps were coming from which is a huge advantage. The surround sound is a great feature to have in headphones and having the ability to turn it off (no idea why you would do that) and on the fly is very slick via buttons on the side of the headphone. The highs are just perfect without hurting your ears and the bass is decent and tolerable. I've had headphones in the past where the bass would cause my headphone to rattle so I actually prefer not to be 'bumping' the bass in my ears.The software that comes with the GameCom 780 is very basic feature wise. It has option to turn on the Dolby Sound (surround sound), which also toggles when you push the button on your headphone, and two modes to choose from music and game mode. It was set to default in music mode, but I did change it to game mode and didn't really notice a difference. That sums up the software, at least its not full of bloat. A equalizer on the software would of been nice, but not a big deal.I was particularlly interested in the design when I first saw the GameCom 780 pictures and I have to say they look even better in person. The headset feels extremely durable, I was testing the stress by bending and forcing the headset, within reason of course, and did not see any 'pressure' creeks or gives at all. The cord also seems to have a slight reinforcement shielding to help accidential wiring issues such as rolling over it in your chair. The headsets are light as well, I was not able to test it for hours on end as my eyes start to hurt after a hour or two, but while I was using them the weight did not bother me at all. I could picture someone using this hours on end without being bothered by it. The cushion and padding is smooth and fits snug around my ears. It looks like it could accomodate large ears should anyone be concerned about that.Decided to test out the microphone and it is very good at filtering outside noise. Noise-canceling at its best. I did find it odd that the microphone was somewhat far away from the mouth, but still managed to pick up my voice very clearly without picking up my breathing. The rotation on the microphone is somewhat limited. If you wanted to wear the headphones behind the neck for whatever reason you would not be able to pull the microphone down to your face. It is either up against the headphones or down to about a 75 degree angle from the up position.My two biggest gripe is these headphones are oddly enough hard to find and that the GameCom 780 has not gotten as much publicity as it deserves, but other than that, I couldn't be happier.
Скроменый эксперт
29.09.2012
8/10
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These are one of the best gaming head sets I've had over the decades... Bought these on Amazon about six months ago or so. I won't go on about the positives as others have plenty to say already. I'll just add some data points and a few comments on fit. The cups IMO could be a tad deeper and a tad longer so as to not impact the lobes on thoseof us with longish ears. If you have big flappy ears that tend to stick way out I suspect theseunits will bother you a lot as the pads, while comfy, are not deep enough except for 'nominal ' ears. My ears are barely nominal for a adult male I suspect. Cups measured on my unit are 3/4 of a inch deep as measured from the inside surface to the edge of the cushion. The cups length measure just at 2 and 1/8 of a inch as well as the width. HOWEVER this dimension is fairly flexible. I would estimate2 and 1/2 inch deflection of the soft pad is possible if one had to stuff a huge ear in these. If you are in doubt, just be sure to keep packaging and return if they bother you is all I can say.If one had overly long ears there is enough flexibility in the cups to accommodate and perhaps one would not be bothered by thesensation for hours of use that would depend on you. I've other head sets of this sort (over the ear) and they had deeper cups. Sadly though, nobody makes them anymore just now. SO, bottom line. I'd rate these a 5 but they IMO messed up by failing to make the cup a bit deeper and longer to ensure thosewith larger ears do not have ear contact with internal surfaces. In my case I manage to get by with hours of wearing with no issues. The mic works well though needs a wind sock, which you willhave to find and fit on your own. Thats about all I can add to what has been said. Other than to say these work fine on my Windows 7 64 bit system. SImple plug and play and in my case effortless swapping to external speakers when I unplug the headsets from the USB port. Oh, if there was another nit, and it is minor, it is sometimes easy to turn the mic off and not notice. There is a switch on rear leftcup that I tend to bump off at times. Pretty minor nit that. THumbs up. Best value on the market that I'm aware of as I write this.
Скроменый эксперт
24.11.2012
8/10
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One challenge I have when buying headsets is trying to find cups that actually fit around my ears, rather than sit on top of my ears. I don't have as much time as I used to for gaming, but when I do carve out a block it tends to be a 5-6 hour session. On-the-ear headsets just aren't comfortable for me to wear for long periods of time, no matter how tightly or loosely they clamp around my head. The cups on this headset fully enclose my ears, putting the (relatively light) pressure against my jaw and head rather than right on top of my ears. They're also well cushioned and have a fabric lining inside the ear cup itself, just right to prevent sore ears. If a headset doesn't fit completely around my ears I won't even both looking for anything else that might be good about it. Granted, this usually means all my headsets make me look like a movie set extra for a documentary on flight deck officers, but I don't wear them out of the house so any potential for fashion disaster is usually averted.One particular feature I like is the extra-cushiony fabric covered padding that around the top. I shave my head, so having hard plastic or worse, vinyl padding, at the top is a deal breaker for me.Sound quality is good for a mid-level headset, but the volume control is a bit awkward. It's a plastic spin wheel (kind of like an old style electric blanket), which is fine except it's black plastic with no painted or highlighted markings. This means in low light you can't really see the wheel and have to feel for it. Not a serious ding against the product, just evidence of cost savings, I guess. It just seems odd to have a product with color splashed around at various points (red transparent plastic moldings, red molded cord terminations, white letters on the USB adapter, etc.) yet the one area I'm likely to need to see and adjust, the volume control, is plain black.As for durability, I've had them about 8 months now and they're still working, so thumbs up overall!
Скроменый эксперт
25.02.2012
10/10
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Admissions:1. I am an audiophile working in pro audio for over a decade2. I am a laptop gamer on the go, looking for the best of the best.Past headsets reviewed for mobile gaming and general computer use:Sony GA-DR500 (great headset, only downside was external processing unit)Sharkoon X-Tatic Digial (ok headset, way too many cables, but very sturdy design)Reason for searching for new headset:I loved my Sony GA-DR500, they were light, the Dolby box had a great ability to provide 7.1 processing effects for gaming and audio, but it was an external box. Because I travel for work, I was trying my best to find a headset that was all inclusive, no external components, cables or power supplies.I truly did like the Sony headset, however - the wife started to play Starcraft II with me and thus needed a second mobile gaming laptop and headset, and I set out on a new mission - a better headset.True Honesty Dispelled:I did due diligence online, but truth be told, the truth is a hard subject on audio with so many subjective lobbyists out there. I will admit I have my own preferences but in the spirit of objectivity I relinquish those opinions in this review.I did the research, and decided to give the Sharkoon X-Tatic Digial a try and payed ~$150 at the time to get it shipped and play with it. You can read my review on Amazon of this headset, it met much less than my expectations. Great build quality, but sound quality was piss-poor on anything but fiber optic sources, and the headset was very heavy. But the mic quality was beyond reproach (gamers on the other end would comment on my $200 microphone).I must stress, that I DO NOT RECOMMEND THE SHARKOON X-TATIC DIGITAL HEADSET UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES!I had actually ordered the Plantronics Gamecon 780 prior to ordering the Sharkoon X-Tatic digital, but the 780 was on backorder and I forgot to cancel the order (...go drunk ordering online!).Needless to say, when i received the notification that my Plantronics Gamecon 780 shipped (unknown that I ordered this headset, beyond the fact that I had probably placed this order while drinking...) I let it fly...I received this headset a few days later, and the Sharkoon headset is in the trash (figuratively... I will try to sell this on craigslist, but I have little faith that I will get my money's worth).This headset is fantastic. Simply putting this headset on and you feel like you are in the middle of the theater/game/life-like-reality you wish to imagine.This headset combines the sturdy build of the Sharkoon while maintaining the sound excellence of the Sony GA-DR500 Dolby box, and requiring only a USB connection at the headset level, and being as light as any headset.Kudos to Plantronics for stepping up.Being a user of countless headsets I recommend this product to all users, gamers, salesmen and general computer users - do not miss out on this fantastic product.
Скроменый эксперт
17.01.2013
10/10
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I use this far more for speech recognition than I do for anything else; and plus the fact that it has 7.1 surround sound; being it adjustable makes it workable with the Realtek Sound System - so when my grandchild can't sleep (growth spurts); parents worn out, gets to listen to the music, play with Leap Frog or watch the XBOX / ZUNE movies in middle of night. Then there's this old flight game I have that the grandchildren knows Pilots wears these headsets gives them the feeling that they are in the cockpit of the airplane. Since my youngest grandchild loves sitting on my lap while I fly but wears the headset, gives the feeling of what its like. I know this game too well, its old. I find it amusing when they hear something that is coming from "behind" and they are looking away from the HDMI LED TV or Monitor in which I just got my face whacked by the headset! LOL! They're very young so it's very surreal to them, normal for them to turn and look where the sound is coming from, especially when someone is firing from behind you! While it keeps them quiet; Honest (!); to let them fly - just be thankful you have genuine trained pilots that are transporting you to your destination and not my grandchildren. It is really difficult for me to contain my laughter with them on the video game. I would love to upload the video of them in flight just to make you laugh, giggle and smile - due to minor laws here, they won't permit such videos. (The laws are still currently being fine tuned ... in my State, until then, everyone is constrained until it is finalized. I do apologize, but this had been in the works for quite some time but since the Sandy Hooke tragedy, they sped it up; what is imposed now is temporary until it is made final.)
Скроменый эксперт
16.02.2013
8/10
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I was really hesitant to buy these, since ive had bad experiences with over the ear headphones for a long time. I wear glasses, and anything besides earbuds tend to press the arms of my glasses into my temples, and causes a pretty nasty headache after only an hour or so.I was delighted to find that despite these headphones being a bit of a head-vice, all of the force was at the bottom edge of the headphones, and up at the top where my glasses sat, they barely touched.The sound is incredible for headphones. Going from simple stereo headphones to these, really blew me away, and even though it kills to lows/mids a little with the 5.1/7.1 on, the sensation of such wide surround makes up for it. and being able to maximize the directional audio in my games, is fantastic.Now for the con. I am so frustrated that these were not designed to be omnidirectional. By this i mean that the microphone and buttons are set up such that they are only functional on the left side of the head, and the cord crosses my body as a result(which i loathe). I feel like it would have been incredibly simple to just put the buttons in spots that were just as easily accessible from either side, and allowed the mic to rotate between 180 and 270 degrees.The problem with this, is that as a right handed operator, if i need to adjust my headset while gaming(change the volume or adjust the mic) i have to take my left hand off the keyboard(which means i stop moving.) to do so. Whereas i could keep moving if i could put the mic and controls on the right side, where they are accessible to my mouse hand.Short review. If you're left handed, these get 5 stars.
Скроменый эксперт
08.05.2012
10/10
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I have had these for a few weeks and am ready to let the world know that these are fantastic surround-sound headphones with a crystal-clear mic! I know the mic is crystal clear because a friend has the exact same set and I hear him on TeamSpeak, and another friend was telling me only yesterday that both that friend and I are far clearer than anyone else in TS. :) And the sound is *perfect*! I watch movies and hear the surround better than on my entertainment system! I play Star Wars: the Old Republic, and I can hear if a fight starts behind me, or to either side!The foam padding is quite comfortable for wearing hours and hours on end, though for the first couple days the arms of my eyeglasses were being pushed into the sides of my head and were a little painful; after three days of wearing them, the pain went away. :)The swivel feature on the phones is nice, allowing you to lay them down flat, or even just take them off and temporarily hang 'em around your neck comfortably! (Turn the pads to face your shoulders/chest area.) The mic is also solid in its swivel, from straight up (goes no farther than that) to jaw level (no farther than that). The mic also has really nice flexibility, so I'm pretty sure I won't accidentally snap it off at some (clumsy) point.Also, the mic is far enough away from your mouth that you can eat most anything without having to move the mic first. :)The controls are very, very easy to access and are quite responsive, to boot. The large blue button is where you take them from stereo (i.e., for music) to surround (i.e., for everything else) and back, though the software is where you choose if you want "music mode" or "movie/game mode" for that surround. The volume button has a little play to it, but works perfectly, giving you high beeps when you turn it up, and low boops when you turn it down. The button I use the most, though? The Mute button (for when I'm eating, for instance!). Flip down for Mute, up for Talk. Easy as can be and very simple to access at the back of the left phone.Only two negative points to them: first, they trap a lot of heat inside those pads, which is a *little* uncomfortable, but it's not too bad. I wear them for hours and hours most days. (About 6 hours a day, on average.) Second, you are stuck with the mic on the left side of your face. No way to swap it over to the right. Not a big deal by any stretch of the imagination, but I thought it an odd limitation.Regardless, I would recommend these for anyone looking for a great-sounding, well built, comfortable, affordable, surround-sound headphone/mic set!
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30.01.2013
10/10
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For anyone looking for a set of gaming headphones, these offer a number of strong points, particularly if you're looking for a strong surround-sound feel. Firstly, they're quite comfortable, with ample space for the ears in the cups. The headphone sits rather snugly, which may feel uncomfortable until you get the head strap adjusted just right. The cups are lined with a soft velvety material which is comfortable, but can collect dust pretty easy. Its not hard to clean that, but if you're picky about it its worth noting.The sound itself is really phenomenal, with games like Planetside 2 or Borderlands 2 being the first I tried out, coming through very clearly. I heard alot of additional detail in both games that I hadn't noticed before, lots of little ambient notes in Planetside for instance that simply did not come through over my speakers (Insects humming behind rocks, footfalls on the roof, coyotes in the distance, thud of distant artillery). VOIP broadcasts come through cleanly as well, though with the surround-sound feature enabled they do sound a bit unnatural, sounding like someone talking in a concert hall. It took a little getting used to that at first, but the richness the surround-sound mode gives to game sound makes up for it. The microphone is solid as well, I've gotten numerous comments that I sound much clearer and easier to understand when I'm talking.WINDOWS 8 USERS TAKE NOTE: The disk does -not- ship with Windows 8 drivers. The company website doesn't offer Windows 8 drivers either. This is not a terrible problem though! To make the software work, just run the Windows 7 installer with compatibility mode set to Win7, and it will run just fine.
Скроменый эксперт
08.02.2013
4/10
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PROS:1. They look cool.2. They are comfortable.3. They are affordable.4. 5.1 surround is super awesome. It sounds like a masterpiece.CONS:1. When I first got them, I had a hard time getting them to work properly. Sound was distorted, and somehow, it sped up all my music. It took me reinstalling the drivers three times for it to stop doing that.2. 7.1 isn't that great. While 5.1 gave some pretty clear directional sound, 7.1 was less so. It may be because my ears just can't process 7.1, or because the added speaker simulation just makes the surround a bit more subtle and "true to life" or something, but I couldn't find a pleasing experience out of it's 7.1 option.3. Snow. In the windows test surround sound test, the headset failed on the left speaker. A tinge of snow every time it rang out. In gameplay and music, it was less noticeable, but still gave out undesirable result in certain gameplay situations (high explosions, very bassy sound effects).I ordered a replacement, which just came in today. I tried it out eagerly, but the same left speaker snow persisted, and overall snow in usage actually INCREASED. It was at first annoying yet mostly tolerable, but now it is unacceptable. Not only that, but the box I received was damaged (not the Amazon box, but the Headset's box), leading me to believe I may have received a refurb, which as well, is entirely unacceptable. I'm deciding if I should try with one more replacement, or just get a refund and put it towards a more high end pair from a different brand.This headset is well received, so I'm bummed out to be in the apparent minority of folks with a bad experience with it.
Скроменый эксперт
02.09.2012
4/10
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this is a first impression review. the headphone arrived 5 days earlier than expected (which was a pleasant surprise after getting home from work :) )i had a turtle beach X12 and the mic broke due to horrible handling by my part. so i had to get a new replacement.Gamecom 780 is a nice UPGRADE from the X12. the sound quality is 10x better with the surround 7.1* and i can hear small details like footsteps in CS:GO. also tested it on Metro 2033, Bad Company 2 and RUSE. testing BF3 tonight.in movies, it works just as well. transformer and act of valor all sounds great!music, there is a setting for music, but some may want to turn the Dolby off because it felt echo-y at first. but i got used to it and it sounds fantastic!a push of a button can turn off and on the surrounds feature, which is great if you just want to hear normal stereo. (ie: youtube videos)the headphone itself felt plasticy, but durability has to come later after many uses.the fit and comfort was weird at first due to the enclosed fit style of the X12, but once you get used to it, it is great. you can still hear outside noise (TV, people screaming etc), but if you turn the volume loud enough and (no it is not deafening by any definition) you will be SURROUNDED ;)mic quality is loud and clear.overall, it is great and its a happy purchase from the x12.more updates to come as i use it more.edit 1: testing my mic right now and it doesnt seem to cancel ANY background noise. it's picking up every noise in my living room and that's not what the product promises....kinda disappointed in this department. im bringing it down to 4 stars because of this reason.Edit 2: Feb 24, 2013. this piece of plastic just snapped! i was pulling it apart to put it on my head and it just...SNAPPED!! i taped it together and it still works, but this plastic feels super cheap. changed my rating to 2/5. it was even a far stretch, i was just pulling the two cups apart to have enough space to put it over my head...disappointing...edit 3: Feb 27, 2013. last update was the right side of the headband snapped. today, just by (again) putting it on my head, the LEFT side also snapped. cheap plastic. taped them up and it still works.
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31.08.2010
10/10
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Before deciding on this model of headphones, I had debated between the Creative Fatality's, Sennheiser 350's, and Audio Technica ATH-AD700's. I almost went with the AD700's but wanted a headset with an integrated mic, I wouldn't feel bad about loosing or throwing into a bag for travel, sounded decent, and didn't cost an arm and a leg (ruling out the Sennheiser's, as well). It was a difficult debate, to be sure. As you can guess, in the end, I went with the Gamecom's. Having now owned them for about a week, I now wish to offer my review.OVERALL QUALITYOverall quality of this headset is very good. As others have noted, the majority of the headset consists of a sturdy, durable plastic that feels as though it will last for years. The ear pads are covered in a black velour that, while very soft and comfortable, will attract dust and hair very easily. Also, I don't know if any of the pads are replaceable. If not, they should be.The mic folding up into the headset is a very nice touch. However, it does rub up against the headphone itself so that it never stays tucked in all the way. Further, when rotating the mic down to mouth level, it tends to scrape along the raised edge of the headphone. This will eventually begin to show signs of wear.The cable is a very nice, thick gauge. The volume dial feels very solid and is constructed of the same plastic as the headset itself. It is a few inches further from the headset than I prefer, but that is easily solved with the on-cable clip. The y-split at the end of the cable is set with a rubber cover and the cables after the split are pretty short, thus limiting its functionality. This could be a problem for some.Finally, the extension pieces (the part that the headphones slides on, at the top) are much thinner and flimsier than the plastic used elsewhere on the headset. I could see this easily breaking in the not too distant future, unfortunately.COMFORTAs headsets go, these are among the most comfortable I've used. As I said, the plush velour pads on the ears and band are very soft. They will keep your ears quite warm, unfortunately. I had read reviews stating that the headset gave people headaches from the pressure. On the contrary, I found them to be about average in the amount of pressure they exert, and I have a larger than average head size. Also, I absolutely love how the ear cups themselves pivot allowing the headset to better adjust to the contours of your noggin.SOUND QUALITYOn its own, this headset is OK when it comes to sound quality, not great but not terrible. Highs are decent (a tad trimmed, actually), mids are decent, and lows are generally heard but not felt. I would describe the sound as airy and subdued as if there's unrealized potential. (I feel it fair to mention that this headset should be burned/broken in for at least three hours but preferably longer. The sound signature changes dramatically within that time.) The soundstage (how well you can tell where individual sounds are coming from), on the other hand, is absolutely phenomenal. For the twenty-five dollars you pay, I can't think of another headset with this good of a soundstage. This makes them an excellent recommendation for gaming, obviously. For general listening (movies and music), this headset is generally good. I would say it's above average for it's class/price range.When amped and equalized, however, this headset comes to life. Hooking the Gamecom's up through my cmoybb headphone amp (with bass boost on, of course) and tweaking the equalizer in iTunes dramatically changes how these headphones act. Highs are amazing, mids are great, and lows are heard AND felt (seriously, this headset goes surprisingly low). For the price-point, the sound quality, when amped, is amazing.The only other point I would like to mention here before concluding is that the headphones, despite being labeled as "closed-ear," will NOT block out external noise. Keep this in mind when considering these headphones.CONCLUSIONI would HIGHLY recommend this headset to any budget conscious gamer looking for a very reasonably priced headset that offers good sound quality, comfort, and durability. On the same token, I would very strongly suggest that you purchase a good headphone amp to accompany this headset, in order to realize their full potential. It will make a night and day difference.Pros:Sturdy ConstructionGreat sound quality, when ampedOverall very comfortableDoes not block out all external noise (good for use at the office)Cons:Need an amp to realize full potentialDesign issues with micCan be quite warm after long periodsDoes not block out all external noise (bad for noisy environments)
Скроменый эксперт
10.04.2013
8/10
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i wear these all the time and they sound and feel great. the microphone is first rate and delivers crystal clear sound for voice chat. when i first switched people even remarked at the difference. the stereo sound is good, and the usb interface is super easy to set up with both my mac and my windows pc. the build quality is pretty good too, although they are mostly made of cheap plastic. i think i'd prefer it if they were a little more dense and had heavier feel overall (i realize this is in contradiction to the fact that lightweight makes them wearable for longer, but i kick things around a lot and would like to have more of a balance with durability)the surround sound is completely fake. you might notice that in the official description plantronics calls it a 7.1 surround sound "experience". that's because there are only two speakers in the headphones. so how can you get 7 speakers from 2? well, you can't really, the surround part is done in software and basically adds a digital effect. this is completely worthless to me, if i wanted my games to sound like i was playing them in a cathedral there are probably free open source alternatives for that.that said i don't regret my purchase and decided to keep them, but if i was looking now i would probably consider the GameCom 380, which looks to be a similar quality without the stupid virtual surround sound software.
Скроменый эксперт
24.03.2012
8/10
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Plantronics Gamecon 780From informal discussions with coworkers and other electronics enthusiasts, Plantronics isn't as well known as some of the other brands (Jabra, Monster, etc...) but I've had excellent results with Plantronics M50 Bluetooth headset for my smartphone. So I used the Gamecon 780 with great expectations, and wasn't too disappointed.For one, the 780 is well constructed. The headband has a thick but soft foam cushion wrapped in a soft but velvety material that grips your head, but not too tightly. However, the band itself will apply quite a bit of pressure on the earcups against your head. Luckily, the ear cups are cushioned almost as well using the same materials. The noise/sound isolation isn't as good as a Steelseries Wireless headset that I had, probably due to the lack of a tight seal around the ears.The boom mic can be adjusted out of your field of view, and is made of a material similar to a Gumby toy where it is a resin coated wire that can be twisted and adjusted. The controls aren't very intuitive. I have to push a button to turn on the surround mode (it will glow blue), and the volume and mic mute are on the rear of the left ear cup. The volume is a spring loaded rocker switch that you slide continuously in either direction to increase or decrease the volume.The USB cord is all red, which gives it a funky retro electrical engineer motif. It resembled the left-over positive electrical test leads from the 1970s that I had to use in college, due to a tight school budget.The audio quality is great, if not very good. The highs and midrange are reprdocued well, at least to my ears. There's not a lot of bass though, which isn't exactly a bad thing for me. Even in regular stereo mode, music sounds great. For games, you have to make sure 7.1 is selected in Windows for the playback device after you install the driver from Plantronics. And even then, the game has to support Dolby 7.1 for it to work well. The positional sound wasn't too clear when playing most games. I had the same issue with my Turtle Beach X41 7.1 Dolby headset for the Xbox 360. The only game that I played that had great positional audio was Medal of Honor, and I could almost feel that an enemy was just over a ridge. I didn't get the same feeling with most of the PC games I tried with the Gamecon 780, although it isn't particularly bad.Overall: 4/5 stars, is very tight on my head and puts a lot of pressure on the earcups initially, but seems to get better as it is broken in. Dolby 7.1 positional audio doesn't seem to work quite as well, but it could be a problem with the game's full support of Dolby 7.1. Great build quality, good cable length, and the boom mic is very adjustable.
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23.06.2012
10/10
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Great Headset but UNDERSTAND what you are purchasing!Rated 5 starsI have been using flight simulators for years in both my professional and personal life. This review is based solely on personal use and NOT professional use.First off, Amazon has not failed me yet in delivering me products on time...EVERY time!On the headset....Great headset for the money. I have used MANY headsets including converting a few sets of old David Clark headsets with Oregon Aero kits to my online sim flying games. I am a HUGE fan of the "ole standard" of the mic/headset jacks as I do NOT want to take away from USB ports or USB headset code running in the background.A few things that might be a bit unclear from the pics. The earpieces are BIG....not bulging out from each ear but are wide and tall if that makes sense. They are very comfortable but if one is in a hot room, they can become a tad bit uncomfortable from the added heat of having your ears covered. The comfort factor aside from heat is great! Adjustable for LONG heads and SHORT ones. The feel around the ears is great with the fabric and to be honest they are now a headset I use when just listening to music/videos when the speakers need to be turned off.Mic is solid. My only two "complaints" would be that it takes a bit to get used to. I am used to boom mics that come up to my lips. This one does not and wasn't designed that way. However, it functions perfectly in online gaming and Skype applications. The mic tucks into the headset but MUST be shortened (aka...pushed in all the way towards the earpiece) to successfully tuck it into it's holder in the top portion. Not an issue but something I had to get used to when storing it. Took about two times to figure it out.Sound quality is great....I love good sound...this provides it. Remember this is NOT an audiophile headset but sounds a WHOLE lot better than earbuds or other headsets I have used.Controls on the volume device located on the cord. Hmmmm... personal preference. This has a circular depressed knob that works fine. For those that are used to a vertical recessed knob (like on an old AM radio) this will take a few seconds to get used to but once you have, it is very functional.Overall, I love this headset. Price point was spot on!I would highly recommend this to any gamer/flight sim enthusiast that is looking for a non USB headset/mic combo.
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08.04.2013
4/10
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I have run into a problem others have also with this headset: it is WAAAAAYYYYY TOOO LOUDUsing a iMac 27 w Mountain Lion 10.8.3Even with system sound volume at 1 (out of 16) its often too loud (iTunes, games, skype) and hurts the ears. By the way the other sound levels dont really go up in volume much (it is basically mute or full on)One way to cope a bit is to not use the keyboard sound up/down keys at all, open the System preferences instead and dial the volume down in the sound control panel (because that slider has finer control than the 16 steps available via the sound keys)Still, pretty unsatisfactory. Perhaps a manufacturing defect, but it is occurring for others, on windows as well as on mac. Here are two discussions from the Plantronics website, both with involvement of but no solution from Plantronics staff:Gamecom 780 Too Loud[...]Plantronics GameCom 780 Too Loud on Windows 7 64bits[...]On the Mac there is no Plantronics driver btw, just generic USB headset - of course you dont get surround sound, just stereo. On the PC you can run it without a driver in which case you just get generic stereo functionality or use the driver. But that may have its own issuesDriver for Plantronics GameCon 780 not working[...]Anyways, I am disappointed. My Logitech G930 fits better around the ears and works just fine on Mac and PC. Perhaps an alternative to consider.
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02.09.2012
10/10
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I bought this on sale (just under $25), in great part because of the price, but also because of the fantastic reviews. I was very impressed by the comfort of the headset, as well as the price. I'm very picky about sound, all my music is in lossless format because I can tell the difference between that and a regular MP3 files. Anyway, I'm very impressed with the sound quality, although I'm sure you could get better for a much higher price. I work long hours, and these are very comfortable on my head. They fit well around the ears without squeezing or squishing. The microphone also tucks away so that they can appear to be regular headphones (rather than a headset) if you don't need to talk when using them.As a side note, I didn't want to keep hauling them between home and work (I'm a grad student so I share an office), so I decided to buy another set. The price had jumped, and I was informed there was a newer version (Gamecom 380). That model was supposedly newer, sleeker looking, and just as good or better than this model. The headstrap is sleeker on the newer model, but the microphone sticks out like a sore thumb on the 380, which is very undesirable for my environment.The design of the 367 is also better in terms of comfort, at least for my head. As I noted, I love the fit of this model, but the 380 has smaller earphones. It squeezes my ears on both the top and bottom, and discomfort turns to pain if you're using these more than half an hour to an hour. Granted, not everyone has the same size head or ears as I do, but I'm pretty average in terms of size, so I imagine it may be problematic for others too.The 367 also has MUCH better sound quality than the 380. The 380 sounds tinny by comparison, and the sound is uneven (some ranges/types of sound come through much louder than others). I observed this in various types of music as well as SWTOR (SWTOR uses audio cues during boss fights, as well as regular combat, and it's much more difficult to consistently hear and discern.Ultimately, If you're looking at both this model and the 380, get this model. I feel it's much higher quality than the 380.
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07.12.2012
10/10
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I purchased this headset on Dec. 6 in the afternoon and it was supposed to come Dec. 10. Well I came back from school and there's the headset.......on Dec 7th. Delivered by UPS, efficiently packed with airbags. I took out the headset and installed the drivers and plugged it in. Instantly, I started up Grand Theft Auto because that game had to have Surround support.This reimagined the game and gave it more life and tone. I heard things I couldn't hear before. In fact, I now hear the location of cars and helicopters around me, so no more scanning or looking around to find an approaching hostile heli.I played some Dubstep before it was burnt in (yeah I know not good music, just to test bass) and it was perfect. I didn't expect as much bass as it gave. For those complaining about meager bass, they must have 12" subs all over inside their car. It was enough to start a small rattle, which felt perfect to me.The mic is AMAZING! Honestly, that word isn't enough to describe it. Although it may not have the best noise cancelling, it was clear and very lifelike. And when you have a mute switch right behind, why complain?The part that I like is that there's no in-line volume control, which usually pulls the headset to one side because of the imbalance. All controls are on the left earcup, including the mic, mic mute, volume-rocker, and a Dolby Surround switch. This switch controls switching between surround and stereo, because sometimes dialogue in Surround mode sounds "Godly"- as if they're high up in a echo-ey cave or room.The only thing that could be better is if the mic could be pushed in a little towards the mouth, but that's not something for me to pick over because the mic still picks me up fine. Definitely a 5/5! I'M LOVING IT!
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12.03.2013
2/10
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So when I got these headphones, I had been using earbuds and the microphone built into my laptop. As you might imagine, the sound quality was poor and the people I spoke to on Skype complained about the microphone. Then I upgraded to THESE things, and the audio was amazing, and the folks on Skype said I was coming through crystal clear. So everything was hunky dory, right? Nope.One day I put these things on and SNAP. The connection between the left earcup and the headband--right on that curved area above the cylinder-looking thingy--suddenly snapped. Well, it didn't come off, but a rather large fracture appeared there and it coming off completely can't have been far behind. I looked on the other side of the headphones and saw stress lines on the plastic, so that side was well on its way to snapping off as well. Wow. Disappointed doesn't even begin to describe it.Okay. Headphone manufacturers. Listen to me. No matter how much you might want to, you can't skimp on build quality, okay? You can use plastic, that's not the problem. But it has to be durable plastic, and not too thin. It can't put too much stress on the wrong locations. And you especially can't say to yourselves, "Well, if it breaks the customer will just buy another." NO. That's not what the customer will do. Your customer will return your product to the store AND you will lose his trust. Being cheap costs you MORE money, not less!
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17.01.2013
10/10
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I really wasn't expecting anything great. Especially for the price I paid (~40 at Fry's).Sound:With the Dolby Surround sound software on, wow, everything, and I mean everything sounds so much different. I normally use a pair of Turtle Beach PX3's which sound decent. But with these headphones, commentary sounds so much more fuller and crisper. When gaming, it almost sounds scary. You can hear every little detail. The surround sound aspect makes such a difference. Even when listening to music, anything from rock to hip hop to drum and bass, everything I've thrown at it sounds phenomenal. But... when the surround sound is on, and poorly produced audio is on, it really sounds bad. It almost makes the good sounds sound great, and the bad sounds sound terrible.Microphone:I've been told that it sounds crisper and clearer than my Turtle Beach headset. I don't like how the microphone doesn't twist or anything, just goes up and down.Comfort:I have a pretty big head. I can see how it may seem uncomfortable for some, but when I wear them they feel fine.Quality:Really nicely structured. Doesn't feel like its going to break in half when I drop it. Unlike the turtle beach's.Software:I wish there would have been more customization. There are literally 3 options. Surround sound (on or off), a music preset, and a movie preset. Maybe it's better that way, but I feel somethings could be tweaked.All in all, great great buy. Couldn't have been happier. I definitely made the right choice and would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a 7.1 wired pc headset. Absolutely phenomenal.
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08.04.2013
10/10
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Bought one of these bad boys last summer. Sounds awesome, plenty comfortable (for a couple hours at a time), great mic. I don't consider myself an audiophile but seriously, coming from <$50 earbuds, these headphones are incredible. I didn't know my computer could create such marvelous sounds.BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE: My headphones snapped apart along one of the joints in the top plasticy part. That sucks, but hey, it's been like eight months and they' taken plenty of falls. The awesome part: all I had to do to get a replacement was mail it into Plantronics, no painstaking proof process required. So great support is definitely a plus.THAT BEING SAID: USB audio is basically an enormous hassle. Using this with Debian Linux required the headphones to be installed as a sound card and plugged in from boot -- not hot-swappable at all. Under Windows things work better, but still, if you plug/unplug these headphones during a game or movie or pretty much while any application is running, it will need to be restarted or at best muted/unmuted before sound will work. I imagine this will be better in the future, but I'm not holding my breath.To recap:5 stars for awesome sound and generally good product-1 star because USB audio is a nightmare.+1 star because support is great!Grand total: 5 stars yay!
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16.01.2013
10/10
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They arrived at my door on the predicted date so I was happy.I never once had a late package from amazon nor have I ever had a bad product or package from amazon. besides for my black widow keyboard but ,,, that is a whole story all on its own ..But onto the headset, I love the headset so far I have had it for about 2 weeks now. I had absolutly no problems with intalling the headsets software that comes with it. The sound is pretty good .. but one thing that kind of bugs me is that well to me I believe the sound comes in stronger on one side and not the other.. so i am hoping that its nothing to do with the headset itself ..I am sure I can configure it in the sound options. So I am not too worried about it (overall sound is really loud and very clearthe comfort to me isn't the best its not tight on my head it fits perfectly and doesnt fall off like my old one ... just I have big ears and tends to hurt after a long period of time 2-3 hours. People complain about the headset heating up there ears and being uncomfortable to me i think they are just finding excuses ... it coves over your ears people! there is no air flow of course it is going to get least a little warm goshthe mic is awesome everyone can hear me much clearer than my 5$ headset I was using before which i also got from amazon which last me a good 4 months! although the mic isn't the star point of the headset it is still very good.over all of the minor grips I have with the headset it is well worth the buy :)P.S. and YES the headset does adjust the metal bars slide up and down ;) super easy to adjust.
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12.11.2012
6/10
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Плохо
==Sounds decent, everything else is pretty terrible.==+Drivers have much better range than my previous 367's.+Virtual surround sound works.-Microphone is completely automatic gain and you have absolutely no control over actual volume control. I have been in a lot of VOIP calls where people have told me multiple times in a long call to tap the microphone to turn down the ever-growing static buzz that just gets louder and louder and LOUDER.-The Dolby options are either: gaming/movie mode or music mode. Doesn't describe what that even means, or even if there is any real difference.-Despite claiming the cords and joints are "superhero", you can hear the noise of ANYTHING touching the cord in the left earpod and it wiggles back and forth. Significantly worse than my 367's.-The volume controls are not hardware, they're software. The volume itself is overtly loud, so I have to use 15% volume.-The volume control "dial" rattles. RATTLES - whenever you move your head, or anything touches the left earpod. It's that bad.-Virtual surround sound being on turns on a really bright blue LED.-Noise isolation is no better than my 367's. They were bad at that.-Cord is short and stiff.-Microphone stalk is unnecessary long and should be less than half the current size.-Earpods rotating to lay flat are actually a nuisance rather than useful because you can easily pick them up to put them on and accidentally rotate them.-------------------------------------------------------Really, I'm quite disappointed going from my 25 dollar 367's to these 60 dollar 780's. The construction quality is visibly and audibly worse, showing no regards for their design. The *complete* lack of manual control since going over to USB is extremely frustrating. I have significant doubts about buying a Plantronics headset again.
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