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Скроменый эксперт
14.02.2013
8/10
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Хорошо
I originally purchased Corsair's Vengeance 1500 headset and after returning it I went with this.Here is a break down of how I feel.Aesthetics and Build Quality:2/5 in this department, the corsair was significantly better - The 780 does not as high quality, or look it. While I appreciate the volume control being built into the headset itself instead of inline with the cord like the 1500. The 780's volume button and mute switch feel 'cheap' in comparison. The 1500's cloth wrapped cord also felt nicer than the 780's regular plastic one.Comfort:4/5These are much more comfortable than the 1500's in my opinion. The ear compartments are "deeper" and a bit larger. The padding on the top also seems slightly more supportiveSoftware:1/5This is where this product is REALLY lacking, the lack of an equalizer in Plantronics included drivers disk is really disappointing. Also don't ever loose the CD because I looked all over the internet and could not find the software available to download anywhere on their website.Sound:4.5/5This is where these things really shined. While the 780 only has 40mm drivers compaired to the 1500's 50mm drivers. However, 780 sounds ALOT better, the lows, the highs, they all sound GREAT even when turned up high enough to make your ears bleed! I just wish the included software had an equalizer so that extra adjustments could be made.All in all, if you're debating between the Corsair Vengeance 1500 and this... Go with this. You will have no regrets.
Скроменый эксперт
11.01.2013
10/10
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So I bought this headset for around $20 when it was on sale. Holy crap am I lucky to be able to do that, because they are absolutely amazing!Sound:On their own, this headset is pretty decent sounding. You can get the lows pretty nice and deep, the highs are clear and the mids are crisp and nice.But when amped and equalized:...My god these things are just insane. The bass vibrates your face and the highs are amazing. Everything is. Seriously.Any gamer out there who wants some great audio experience should consider these. Great microphone and durable everything.Now the toughness part:Mine have broken twice. But I bought them TWO YEARS AGO.YEAH. For $20. They have lasted TWO years.If you are scared of a little super-glue and electrical tape, these might last a year for you, but what I put these things through, whoo,im surprised they still work. Yet, these things work like they were NEW.I have thrown these down laundry shafts and out of cars and everything. They will take whateveryou throw at them with a grain of salt. They are easy to repair and I LOVE THE COMFORT!Seriously! Most comfortable headset I have ever put on so far, and I have had tons.The foam at the top is extremely comfortable, they are extremely adjustable and will STAY on your head.I absolutely LOVE the thick arm design. The mic portion is really nice too and extremely durable.Overall, these beasts have lasted me forever, have been through hell twice and came back, are extremely comfortable and can pump bass and give greatimmersion and spacial awareness like a boss! Must buy if you can find them on ebay cheap!
Скроменый эксперт
17.02.2013
10/10
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These have a moderately high design quality and high build quality, I do not personally see these being harmed at all for at least a year. The sound is great! I have a few musician and audiophile friends and all of them (except that one) think they are really high quality for the price. When you use VOIP programs like vent/mumble/ts it actually sounds like someone is talking to you in the same room. Actually it sounds like you and the other person are in a room that is only as big/wide as you and the person is impossibly atomically intermingled into the same existing area as you talking directly into your brains.Quick rundown, left ear has 1 button, 1 slider button, 1 tilt button. Front button turns dolby digital on, back slider button mutes microphone (no more accidental muting!) and the back bottom tilt button controls volume with a nifty pleasant sound. The microphone is fixed and is not very flexible but it will bend so it wont break during regular wear and tear. However it does seem the microphone could be taken off with a flathead screwdriver but im not sure, you cannot turn the microphone the other way to have it on your right ear. The two earpieces swivel inwards 90 degrees and softlock.The only con so far is that clicking on menus and buttons has become increasingly eerie at night, they sound like they are coming from the room around you. An the dolby button lights up blue, not bright, but I could see it bothering some weirdos out there.
Скроменый эксперт
27.01.2013
10/10
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Великолепно
Do you get what you paid for? Do the costs justify the value? Let's find out.First off, they tell you that the headphones have the ability to transform standard audio into 7.1 surround sound and I can safely say that the headphones do a great job doing that. Just about any video or song you listen to anywhere on the Internet or on your computer is significantly enhanced. It's a rarity to get a quality that is barely enhanced (sometimes it would just sound louder).They also tell you that you get a deep base and I can say that even with dolby 7.1 turned off, you get a pretty sensational base sound.The ear-pods have no problem spinning around so they do perform that part correctly as well.I haven't yet tried out the mic so I can't comment on that, but I will say that the volume and sound controls on the ear-pods are definitely not easy to reach (at least not at first). As does everything, it takes long periods of use to finally be able to naturally control the volume, but it could have been more conveniently placed in my opinion.About the cords, they are indeed long and strong enough, especially after rolling my chair over them some small amount of times only to have them still looking pretty new.Usb connection works great, however the cushions on the ear-pods are comfortable, but the structure itself can be irritating for people with ears that extend outward.Ultimately, this product does what it's intended to do for the most part and all for a stellar price of $57.24.I have no choice, but to give it a 5
Скроменый эксперт
12.02.2013
8/10
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My previous headphones was a skullcandy proletariat ($80.00 in 2007) I used them a lot, even in outdoors... when after 3 years of use, the plastic finally broke (I could fix them anyway). So my comparison is that this GamCom 780 has an excellent sound, very sharp bass (explosions, instrumental bass, and so on...) when dolby is activated. I like also the easy accessible volume, mic (on/off) and dolby (on/off) buttons, but the ergonomics is not good, they are made of kind of cheap plastic that could break easily. Also I feel them very tight... I thought it was OK because my head is a kind of big but then my girlfriend tried them and she felt them tight as well (and she doesn't have a big head).I haven't tried talking by microphone yet, so I'll edit this review after that.So finally, I don't pretend to carry them a lot (home to work, or bus, train, etc... this a kind of obvious because they are usb headphones) and hopefully they could endure a couple of years just staying in my desktop PC. They are made for gaming, so should be stay in one place. But they should be more comfortable...In ressume:1st star for the good deliver2nd star for the overall sound quality3rd star for the amazing dolby surround soundno 4th star for the lack of comfortabilityno 5th star for the cheap plasticedit: I should add another star for the price + the usb cable is long enough.edit2: Maybe with the using time I get this headphones more confortable, so 1 more star
Скроменый эксперт
08.11.2012
10/10
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If you need something that feels sturdy and sounds great, this headset should do you fine.The surround sound doesn't sound quite as good as some of these other reviews say it does, but it does sound amazing. The difference is hard to explain, this is my first 'good' surround sound headset though, and I simply can't go back to lesser ones now.The headset feels like it's gonna last a long time, made primarily from light metal and strong plastic. It's also incredibly comfortable even after long periods of wear.It fits well on my rather large head without stretching more then it's meant to and the buttons that control volume are easy to reach (If you cup your left hand around the earpiece, your thumb should rest between the mic-mute and volume switches, with the bottom of your pinky on the surround toggle). There's also a nice sound for each stage of volume, so you know what it's set at.The mic is a little louder then most other headsets I've had, but it's clear and picks up your voice a lot better then background noises. It's far down enough that you can barely see it out the corner of your eye and it doesn't fall down when you don't want it to.My main complaint would probably be that the cord is too short, I'd estimate it's length at just over a meter, which is ENOUGH sure, but I have to take the headset off before getting up or I tug at the cord a little.With that being my biggest complaint, this gets a full recommendation from me. It comes with a 2 year warranty and even if it somehow disintegrates after the warranty is up, I'll buy it again.I've bought more expensive headsets (Turtle Beaches, Thermaltakes, etc) but they feel cheap by comparison, I'd go as far as to call this a $150 headset for people who don't want to blow $150 on a headset.
Скроменый эксперт
16.09.2011
10/10
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There are a lot of good reviews already posted so I'm mainly here to say that this headset works with PS3. I found a few reviews saying after buying the syba stereo audio adapter associated with the product post that the headset can only output audio for the voice chat which is true. In order to make the headset work you need to purchase this, 6in. Stereo Splitter (3.5mm) Audio Adapter $2.99 Qty: 2 Sold by: BlueMallPayment Method: Items: $5.98 Shipping & Handling: $5.96which is a male RCA adapter (those red and white plugs used to input output audio) with a female 3.5mm headphone jack. I'm using a HDMI cable so to get the audio to output to an RCA you will need to plug in the PS3 analog cable that outputs to 3 RCAs: red, white, and yellow. The audio adapter will let you plug the headset right into this cable and will let you hear in game audio along side game chat. Because I have audio outputing to HDMI and the analog cable, I had to set the audio settings to multi to out put to both cables at once. The syba adapter is straight forward and most people posted they were able to get it to work, so I'm not explainig it.I specificly bought this set up to play Black Ops. This is my first headset and I didn't want to dump a bunch of money into something that may not work for me. I must say you get more than you pay for absolutly. As far as the mic is concerned I believe people can hear me because I don't have to repeat what I say. The audio is loud and vivid. When it is all quiet and a sniper rifle goes off it can be startling. While sitting still I do get the notion that people are walking from left to right but can not determine if the steps are infront or back of my current position. The lack of 3D is a price point compromise having only 1 speaker per ear that I do realize. I have noticed that sitting in one spot and slowly scaning my view left to right changes the angle my character recieves the audio giving me a simulated 3D effect to locate players. While moving quickly and spining the character's line of sight the audio is changing distance and angle of the sound at the same time which can cause some choppiness of the rapidly changing audio all around me. The audio from the headset is at the will of what is processing it, so I can not leave out the fact that it does what it's told by the game and the PS3, so if the game or the unit does not put that detail into the audio content then it would hinder my experience with the audio coming thru the speakers. In short, I can not be sure if it's "crap in crap out" because I have no other headset for comparison.The Game Com 367 was a great investment being able to do all that it does at that price point. The headset is really big and makes you look like airport runway personnel. The cable is more than long enough however the wire splits into a y where the cabling goes thin, so I reccomend anchoring it down from being yanked out. I don't know how to clean the ear pads on the headset so I try to wipe grease around my ears to prevent build up before putting them on. I have also kept the blister pack the headset came in because it is great for storage. Any one deciding to buy one of these will not be dissaponted.
Скроменый эксперт
04.04.2013
8/10
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Хорошо
Pros:1. Super comfortable!2. Seem to be durable (the most likely part to break will be the speaker bar).3. The mic works great with my voice recognition program! This is a key reason I bought this headset, along with the good reviews it gets.4. Overall, has a nice sound (see con list for exception)5. When not using the mic, you can swivel it up and out of the way.6. The cord is long!Cons1. With a handful of albums, I get a rattly noise in the headset. These tend to be more bass rich albums. This does not happen with these albums if I listen to them with earbuds or with speakers. It is possible that I am turning the music up higher with this headset as they are not IN my ear.2. While you can swivel the mic up and down, there is no way to bring it close to your mouth. This is a design flaw, definitely. It is typically sensitive enough that this doesn't present a problem but when using sensitive voice recognition software this is a needed adjustment. However, it is still the best option I have found.3. You actually do have to use the accompanying disk to install the software. Windows 7 will recognize the mic but NOT the headset without going through the installation procedure. The installation procedure also requires a reboot.
Скроменый эксперт
13.10.2010
8/10
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Хорошо
Behind the neck headsets are one of my favorite types. I highly enjoy the comfort, and it almost seems like there not even there after hours of gameplay. It has a sound control feature on the cord which can clip to your shirt, and you can instantly plug it into your computer, for instant use.Tho i make mark this as my current favorite headset, it comes with 1 MAJOR flaw.....its durablity. Most gamers who have gone through several headsets understand that when buying a headset it usually comes down to a loss of comfort for durablity, or the otherway around, im almost sure that is entirerely true with this headset.I have now owned 4 pairs of this headset up untill now. If you were to use this headset on an everyday use, you could expect several parts to break down.--The FIrst part might break down about 2-3 months in. The ear peices will becomes deteched from the headset(this is a part that ive had happened on all 3), they will of course still work as they dangle from the cord( i used superglue to put them back, which seems to work fine.). Even tho i was able to make a temporary fix for that problem, at one point shortly before or after that(sometimes both), you may find a rattleing noise inside the earpiece, as if a piece of plastic had gotten detatched from something.--The Second part might be the USB port. I have mine pluged into the front of my computer and a common problem i have, and sometimes forget, is to watch out for it when i get up to leave my computer. Simply knocking this in a foul direction and it will easily break apart. Having several animals and children around the house who dont know any better it tends to happen often. I have however been able to continue to use most of them as long as they havnt broken all the way....many just crack open but are still perfectly fine....cept for the fact i have to worry about it everytime someone comes into the room.--The Third and Final part to breakwill be the coord. This here is a headset killer. The cord of this headset is extremely delicate, simply folding a part of it break the cord. You probably ask yourself, "Why would i do that", well when i mention it, i do so in a way, that simply running over it or accidently stepping on it is very bad. This has only happened once to me and i was clearly able to avoid this particularly after. However another Coord problem that happens with this headset, is right around where the sound adjuster hangs. 1 problem with it first is that with constant self Muting, you will eventually become permenetly muted and this headset might be gardage after that. From what i know, the mute device doesnt work in the way that it simply tells your computers sound to go on mute, Instead it temporarly stop electrical currents in the cord from travelling into the computer. Turned off and on over a corse of hundreds of times, it will cut the cord, and be nothing more then headpones. Another and final part of the coord problem is the coord dangling out of the sound adjuster, eventually the coord becomes pulled enough on simple the weight of the headset and occasionally pulkling the clip off your shirt over a course of several months, the coord slowly reveals the wires, and when it does, the entire hheadset will cease to function.many people who have reveiwed this on other sites mention the microphone breaking. Though i have been there a couple sets now i have never had the microphone break at any point. I however did not tamper with the microphone more then i needed to. In fact, i must have adjusted it the first time i used it untill it was perfect, and maybe some slight adjustments everyone once in awhile after that. But i have never had a problem with the microphone , or the microphone peice. I find that it is very adjustable and many people can hear my clearing in chat problems.Though i doubt many people will get to read this portion of my review, i do want to say that as my favorite headset, and my 4th one, ive comes down to try to keep it from breaking before it does so. Superglue is very helpful. I easily Superglues all parts that normally break before thhey actually broke, i believe this to place several months on the headsets lifeline. i hope my reveiw helped many of you, i will continue to buy this product untill something similiar with more durablity becomes available.
Скроменый эксперт
14.01.2013
10/10
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Великолепно
Short story: these are great. The sound is great, the mic works great, the controls are super easy to find and useful.What isn't great is the documentation provided by Plantronics. Inside the box, you won't get much more than a CD and an instruction sheet that says you need to install the CD and plug in the headset. Problem is, you might do this and find your sound still comes out of your speakers. Or that you are only getting 5.1 surround instead of 7.1. The Plantronics website isn't much more helpful, but plenty of other websites are. A quick web search will take care of this in under 2 minutes, and you'll be rocking a sweet headset in no time.So once you get everything set up, you'll notice these have MUCH better sound quality than you might be expecting in sub-$75 headphones. (I was surprised, at least) And while the mic might not up to the task of professional voiceovers or podcasts, it's more than enough for voice chatting (or giving a voiceover that's at least better than the one you would get with that mic built into your webcam). They're extremely comfortable, and have a nice solid feel. Also, if you're traveling to LAN parities or something, they fold flat for storage. I don't take them anywhere, but this feature does allow me to store these is the relatively small space between my desk and wall. I'm very impressed; if I hadn't bought them myself, I'd probably guess they cost at least twice as much. This really is a great option if you're looking for a headset.
Скроменый эксперт
26.01.2013
8/10
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Хорошо
I just got these, so I can't testify about their durability. I bought them at BB, so I got a warranty so I wouldn't have to worry too much about it. The sound in games is great with crisp directional sound and bass with impact. Music sounds good with adequate bass as well. I had a Corsair Vengeance 2000 before these and sound quality is comparable in terms of frequency response, which is amazing because the Gamecons have smaller drivers. The Gamecon surround seems way better and somehow it sounds like the the sound is not coming from headphones but from beyond, like speakers in the room. I didn't get that feeling with the Corsair. The Corsairs are heavier with better padding and material, but the Gamecons are lighter and don't weigh down on the top of your head. The software doesn't even have an equalizer that I could find. It was also difficult to install in Win8, but I managed to get it done by downloading Release 2: of the "Plantronics GameCom 780 7.1 Surround Sound Software (PC Only)" software and installing it in win 7 compatibility mode. As mentioned in another review make sure to set up the playback device as 7.1. The cups verge on being too small and I am not a big person, so if you have large ears you might have problems. Controls on the headset are small and difficult to find, use and feel a bit cheap and the phones don't feel very substantial. These are relatively inexpensive so I suppose the tradeoffs are acceptable.
Скроменый эксперт
31.12.2012
10/10
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I don't have a sound card, so I mostly use USB headsets for games that require them like Battlefield: Bad Company 2, and I must say after going through a few (rather expensive) USB headsets using 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound, this is by far my top pick for an affordable alternative.Granted the audio quality isn't 100% crystal clear compared to Logitech G35 headsets and it doesn't come with any fancy software that includes an equalizer or voice morphing tool, but It does a great job providing quality sound for your gaming pleasure and the microphone (according to friends over skype) picks up your voice nice and clear. These headsets also do a great job at hushing the world around you, but not so much so that you can't hear the person sitting next to you unless you have the volume at a relatively high level.These headsets can feel a bit heavy, but are easy to adjust and much more durable compared to Logitech’s over priced G35's which will probably last you maybe 6 months before it breaks on you from standard use. My only complaint is the fabric padding around the speakers. I prefer leather over fabric as after a while gunk can build up in the fabric from prolonged use. Other than that, I highly recommend this to anyone who wants decent quality surround sound headsets without having to burn a hole in their wallets.Note: This headset is for use with the PC only! This is not compatable with the Xbox 360 of PS3! I recommend you look at other products like Turtle Beach if you're looking for console compatible headsets!
Скроменый эксперт
19.02.2012
10/10
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Великолепно
**UPDATE**TIP: If this headset is too tight then stretch it out overnight on something wide enough (like several books). I used my bookshelf speakers which was wide enough to bring the ear pieces perpendicular to the ground. This made the headset less tight and much more comfortable.**UPDATE**--------------------------------After a year of owning a set of the razer carcharias I felt I needed a better headset. The razer's were nice and were very comfy but if my mic was on at the same time as someone elses they hear an echo of their own voice (regardless of what the volume is set to!)My brother was raving about the plantronics gamecom 780 but I didnt believe him. I'm very sceptical when it comes to hype of a product but I couldnt ignore his enthusiasm any longer and decided to head to bestbuy seeing as that's where he bought them from. (even though they claimed they didnt carry them in store)Let's get straight to the gravy.This headset has pros and cons just like any product will.pros:sound quality is amazing right out of the box! I'm an audiophile and consider gaming headsets to be the last place to find audio bliss. These proved me wrong!7.1 is simulated but in modern games such as battlefield 3 it works so well that I think you are at a MAJOR MAJOR disadvantage without surround sound.I'm shocked at how precise these headphones are at not just $80 but at any price range!also you would swear there are multiple drivers in these.The cord is as they say, nice and thick and it's nice to have the controls on the headset rather than in-line.cons:These are your typical "tight" headsets. If you find that many headphones are too tight on you then these most liekly will be a problem.This wasn't a problem for me but I will note that the ear cushions are slightly stiffer then other headphones and it should be noted thatthis makes them a little less comfortable then other headphones i've used (it may change after they break in)Things to keep in mind:these are very sensitive. The headphones don't need to be turned up a lot... heck I think I'm at 30% volume in windows and just as low in games!The microphone picks up voice and sounds VERY well, perhaps too well (can pick up people's convos near you but what mic wouldn't do this?)but just spend some time setting up the microphone and adjust it.Personally I really like these headphones. They make me feel like I've made an excellent choice.They arent the most comfortable headset but the sound they produce is just so impressive that my search is over.btw, these also work very well for music... they aren't just for games TRUST ME!
Скроменый эксперт
01.10.2012
10/10
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Великолепно
this is the first headset ive ever owned. i dont play online often but i used it to voice chat with my friend while playing diablo 3. i could always hear her clearly and she never had trouble hearing me through the mic. it doesnt have any special features but it doesnt need any. it has volume and mute controls on the headset, which i assume is pretty much standard. theres also a surround sound button but i never really noticed a difference with it on. they arent noise cancelling but they block out enough noise. they are also comfortable as hell. i have gamed with them on for over 3 hours and never felt too warm or like there was too much pressure on my head or anything. the cable does tangle pretty easily though and it could be longer. if i didnt have usb ports on the front of my pc, i dont think it would be long enough (my pc is on the floor though, if you dont have front usb ports but keep your pc on your desk, you should be fine). finally, the sound. oh my god the sound. i never realized how shitty my speakers were until i put these on. playing with mass effect 2 (yes i just got around it playing it) everything sounded so much more clear. i was literally hearing sound effects i didnt even know were in the game when i was just listening through my speakers. these have spoiled me, i cant go back to listening to sound through my speakers after hearing how much better everything sounds through the headphones.are there better headsets? probably. these are quality headphones but dont have any bells and whistles. if you need headphones that will make you coffee and do your taxes for you look elsewhere. but if all you care about is having comfortable headphones to wear while you chat with your friends in a game, look no further. these are great, especially for the price.
Скроменый эксперт
02.04.2013
10/10
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Великолепно
Just the like the other commenters here I will also try to convince you how of how well these headphones work. They feel more solidly built then even a couple of the $100 headphones I have lived with over the years. Even with my oversized skull i haven't felt to constricted by them. I am in a video conference almost nightly and the others have said how much better the microphone works then my last several sets of headphones.Although the wire doesn't look horribly solid I have been impressed by its strength. A couple of times I have found it rubbing against he sharp edge of the side of my PC case when the side wasn't together tight and it shows no signs of wear and tear. I will be curious to see how well they hold up in the long run.The surround sound functionality works far better then I expected. In fact I have found that I don't turn it off anymore. You can get some unnatural sounding dead areas from it and it can cause a bit of hissing but overall its such an improvement over the normal setting for the headphones that it worth it.Also I am using Win 8 with mine and didn't have the issues the others did. So the drivers must have gotten an update before I got mine.
Скроменый эксперт
27.12.2012
10/10
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My original headset I used was a Logitech G35. I ended up returning the G35 for a few reasons:1. Too small for my head. My head is MASSIVE...so big it broke one of the plastic bindings when I tried to put the headset on.2. Expensive3. Build quality felt poor. The plastic bindings on the sideare very weakI then ordered the GameCom 780 from Amazon because I saw it at Best Buy (79.99) while I was returning the G35, and I could not be happier. I have used the headset for a few months, and I still love it. The sound quality is amazing, the build is durable, it's not tight on my head (nor is it loose on my lady's head which is much smaller), and it is easy to use/setup.Pros vs. G351. Cheaper2. In my opinion, much better quality3. More comfortable4. You can hear what is going on around you as well as in the game (that way when the lady yells at you, you can choose to pretend to not hear her, or to respond)5. Lay flat featureCons vs. G351. The mic does not mute when you put it up. On the G35, it will mute when you put the mic in the upright position2. The mic does not have a light to indicate whether it is on or off. Sometimes I forget if the switch is on when up or down3. Volume rocker vs volume wheel. Logitech's volume wheel is a much better design. The rocker switch isn't bad, but not as nice as the wheel4. No "G-Keys". I know it's a sily feature, but being able to assign macro/commands to your headset is a nice feature.Overall, this is an amazing headset, and I would recommend it to anyone.
Скроменый эксперт
17.04.2013
10/10
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I was looking for a headset to replace my old Turtle Beach headset. I was a little skeptical about USB headsets as I am an Analoge type of guy. But, I didn't have room for a sound card, so I decided to go with the Plantronics GameCom 780. It seemed to be a good price with excellent quality and I was right. The USB works great, you can easily turn the volume down and switch between 7.1 and stereo sound. Another thing I like about having a USB headset is that I don't need a 3.5mm splitter anymore to have my speakers as well. I can just switch the default devices on my computer without fiddling with cords in the back.Pros:-Volume controls easily accessible and uses system sound setting rather than separate headset control.-Easily switchable between the Virtual 7.1 and Stereo sound.-The Virtual 7.1 Works really well, and the soundcard in the headset is pretty good.-Earpads are big and soft.Cons:-It's a pretty heavy headset, so it can become uncomfortable after a few hours of wearing it.Overall, I am very happy with my purchase, and I feel it is a great headset for its price. I would have paid more for it.
Скроменый эксперт
15.02.2013
10/10
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Великолепно
As an avid gamer, and not too much of an audiophile (I own an AKG-240 that's the closest purchase am willing to go for music). So this by far is the best price/sound quality headset for music and gamer aficionados.My only issue for this is that to install the doubly software that came with the headset, you had to; right click --> properties --> compatibility --> check box "run this program in compatibility mode for" --> select windows 7 on the drop down menu --> hit OK or Apply --> then install. I looked up Palatronics support page and so far no software update (At the time I am writing this). Can't really ding points off since the fix was simple.Now I use both a USB headset and an analogue speaker system, there is a program called "SoundSwitch" its a free software and what It does is it allows a user to hotkey switching between headset usb to analogue speakers, so with a tap of a button I can switch between my 780 to my 5.1 speakers.All in all a 5 star rating since this headset brought life to my games since I can hear the difference, just use this puppy in battlefield 3 and you can tell the difference between shooting indoors and shooting outdoors. Something I never noticed with my 5.1 surround. So all that's left now is order some replacement pads on their website since I know Ill wear out this headset.
Скроменый эксперт
03.02.2013
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
Pros:Price is in line for above average head phones.The headset build quality is great.The stereo sound is great.Cons:The fake 7.1 surround sound is terrible if you plan on using it as an advantage in games. They should not be able to classify these at surround sound as the fake dolby surround sound software does a terrible job of emulating surround sound. Half the time sounds are being played in the incorrect ear making you think the person is on that side of you, when in reality they are on the opposite side. I honestly just shut off the emulation software for the surround sound and just play with stereo sound. At least that way i can tell if somebody is to the left or right of me which is better then inaccurate sound mappings.I am not sure how to classify ear size. My ears are 2 and 3/4's of an inch from the top of my ear to the bottom lobe. The headset does become uncomfortable on the ears after about 45 minutes. The pods are small enough where my ears don't really fit inside them so they hurt after awhile. I am not sure if I have larger ears then the average person but this is a problem for me.In short this headset is great for short casual gaming where surround sound is not critical. If you play for longer periods of time, have ears that are similar in size to mine (see above), and value surround sound you might want to look elsewhere.
Скроменый эксперт
26.12.2012
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
My previous set of cans, the Logitech G35's, broke after serving me well over 3 years. After establishing such a high standard for gaming sound quality with such a great headset, I was pretty skeptical about any headset that would stack up to my G35's. However, after using the 780's for about a month now, I can firmly say that I think I've found something that has.The 780's are a great addition to any gaming arsenal and stack up to a $120 headset for only half the price.PROS:-Crisp highs, and defined lows, this headset covers both extremes of the sound spectrum at a high level of quality'-Very clever and durable design, typically, most headsets break where the earcups connect to the headband, but this headset connects the two with 2 metal bars, very impressed with this design-Virtual 7.1 surround sound really gets the job done in games such as Battlefield 3, especially love using surround sound for bass-driven songs-Seamless and easy setup, literally plug-and-play, put in 1 more minute and you have surround sound setup with the included CD-Spectacular price to performance ratio, the best bang for the buck!CONS:-Velvet earpads never gave me problems before, but somehow, these can get a little itchy after a while-Microphone very good in clarity and noise-cancellation, but tends to be on the weaker end, teammaates noting a little hard to hear in firefightsBOTTOM LINE:Overall, you will not be disappointed by the 780's, even if you come on it after breaking your $100+ headset.
Скроменый эксперт
14.06.2012
4/10
Оценка пользователя
Ужасно
I thought I would spend a bit more than I normally do with a headset, so after hours of research, including reviews here at Amazon, I settled on the Plantronics GameCom 780. I was very pleased at first - excellent packaging, and solidly built. The audio was excellent, and the headphones were extremely comfortable, fitting around my ears (with glasses) with an excellent fit.But after a short time listening to music and playing some games, the honeymoon ended quickly.- There is no included software other than the driver itself, which sets itself to load automatically when Windows starts and is always running in your tray (something I have always hated).- It also means it is much harder to tweak your audio settings; you have to dig deep into the bowels of the Windows Sound applet in the Control Panel to find relevant settings. Event then, there is no equalizer at all.- After setting the dolby setting to 7.1, I was disappointed to find that each time I removed the headset's usb and reinserted it, the Dolby setting reverted back to 5.1. In viewing the Plantronics forums, I am not the only one to whom this has happened.- But the real deal-killer was the mic. Despite being a "noise-cancelling" microphone, it did nothing of the sort. It could pick up squeaks in my chair while I was talking, or even someone softly drumming their fingers on a desk across the room. Again, reading through Plantronics' forums, apparently I am not the only one to have similar issues. Some people were able to resolve them by setting some of the recorder enhancements (like 'noise suppression' and others), but they had no effect on my setup. And for someone who plays a lot of multiplayer games, the mic has to be perfect.After working on it for hours and hours, I gave up, which was a shame. I really wanted this to work, because there is so much about the headsets to like. But in the end, I couldn't get past those major issues; and therefore had to relunctatnly return it to Best Buy. I got it's younger brother, the 380, and those things rock. They don't use USB, but take advantage of my built-in onboard Realtek audio, which is excellent.
Скроменый эксперт
28.04.2012
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
I bought these because I wanted a cheap gaming headset for my house so I could bring my studio quality Audiotechnica set to work for music during the work day. I will describe my findings on these below:1) Quality: The BUILD quality appears to be where I figured it would be for around $20. The plastic is pretty firm in most areas and the cord seems to be a bit better than most of the negative reviewers describe it. The microphone latches into the headband which can be pretty nice when you don't want a huge mic sticking out in front of your face and it appears to be fully functional when inside as well (if not, just turn your mic volume up).2) Comfort: They're comfortable everywhere except where it really counts, inside the ear cups. The speaker is encased in a hard plastic sheet with a circle cut out in the middle for the sound to escape. In my opinion (and keep in mind I have normal to small-sized ears) the plastic comes out too far and the pads around around the ears are not deep enough which causes your ears to come into contact with the plastic. It became rather uncomfortable within about 10 minutes of use. However, this is something I suppose you could get used to. I think this could be attributed to the fact that they fit rather tightly around my head as well which a lot of reviewers seem to mention.3) Sound: The sound quality is also where I figured it would be for a $20 headset. I am no audiophile but I know good sound quality where I hear it and these are merely O.K. In comparison, I just bought a $10 pair of Sony PiiQ earbuds for the gym and the sound is MUCH better on those and strangely come close to the quality of my $160 Audiotechnica set. The bass is certainly lacking and everything else is a bit bland. For the average person who is content with the sound quality of the earbuds their Ipod came with, this would be acceptable but for an avid gamer I should think not.Conclusion?While $20 is pretty cheap, I feel that for an extra $20 you should buy a slightly better headset if you actually care about enjoying the sound being produced by them. Also, the comfort level as stated above is something to be considered. Also keep in mind that I did not post about the durability because I have only had these for about 2 weeks now.4) Conclusion:
Скроменый эксперт
28.09.2012
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
I bought this headset after reading the many positive reviews on amazon I've seen on it and video reviews on YouTube. I had previously been using an xbox 360 headset connected to my PC via the controller but after a couples of years that headset finally bit the dust last month so I was in the market for something new. Since I'm primarily a PC gamer I tend to use Skype for game communications and the previous headset did that just fine but this time I wanted something nicer. So I embarked on a journey viewing various headsets from different companies and getting feedback from friends who had PC gaming headsets, one of them owns a Razer headset which seemed ok but didn't feel too comfy, another had a Logitech which was pretty nice but the mic was on the cord so whenever he talks he always has to speak loudly. The 1st friend recommended that I get a Steelseries but that was a bit pricey and the headset looked small (didn't look like it cupped the ears) I also saw a video review of the SteelSeries which was positive so maybe people with small ears will like that more then this style. However this Plantronics headset really stuck out to me as it is the 2nd best reviewed headset on Amazon with the first being over 2x the cost. When I got it in the mail I opened it immediately to try it out and I love it! :) The simulated 7.1 surround sound is awesome for games and the music mode gives the headset a bassey umph with crisp clear tones! I would recommend this headset to people with medium sized ears that want to immerse themselves in their activities and don't want to spend a fortune on a headset. It also prevents you from hearing outside noises so be aware if you have people in the same room with you. :) Anywho happy hunting/listening!:)
Скроменый эксперт
27.12.2012
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Whether you're gaming on your PC or watching YouTube videos, this headset must be used! I have been using these for quite some time and they are flawless! First time using these babies wasn't very pleasant b/c it emitted 5.1 Surround Sound at 82% System Speaker Volume. I recommend after buying this headset is to install the driver first (CD Driver that's in the box) then after that plug the headset in your USB port. Lower the system volume to your liking and try them on! Also open the Speaker properties for your gaming headset and adjust it to 7.1 Surround.Pros:*Great Audio Quality! (Very Loud and Rich!)*Great Mic Quality and it's adjustable so that's a plus! (Loud and Crystal Clear!)*Pretty Durable (Not extremely durable but it's good enough)*The cable is very durable and strong (it seems to have anti-tangle powers/virtually tangle proof)*Great cup adjustments and good solid metal bar support!*Cups can be adjusted in many ways!*Very comfortable! (although if you wear Glasses then it's still comfortable but may be a little tight/not at your preferred comfort level)Cons:None (Although if you prefer having a wireless headset then that would be a con.)Recap: Buy this! You won't regret it! The audio is amazing! The Mic is super! The headset overall is great!NOTE: THIS IS ONLY FOR COMPUTERS! (THIS WAS DESIGNED FOR PC!) i believe if you use it on a MAC or other computer the surround sound feature may not be available.
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