Koss CS100 Speech Recognition Computer Headset
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Manufacturer: KossModel: 154766
Product features:
- CANCELLING MIC
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Customer Review: BAD hook up design
Summary: 1 Stars
I am giving this item a single star because it DOES NOT come with an adapter such that one can either reduce the two plugs it comes with(one is for the mic one for headphones) to a single plug in, or to a USB plug in. Almost all other manufactures do supply adapters for the most common possible hook-ups (such as a single headphone jack or USB).
My daughter had to purchase these headphones with her own piggy-bank money because she had damaged 2 sets in a short time...the last pair was a brand new set that came free with her Rosetta Stone software which worked well and were far better quality than these. Also, the one from Rosetta Stone had a mic and a single plug in that went right into the STANDARD headphone jack on the front of the computer. Unfortunately, her rabbit chewed the wire on that pair.
I was able to finally find a configuration for which both the mic and headphones work (and aggravation one SHOULD NOT have to go through). The plug in configuration was at the expense of unplugging the speakers. WORSE, I looked on Koss's website and found that they SELL the USB "y wire" adapter for 29.99 (keep in mind that the headphones are 19.99). I think this proves that Koss has in fact heard of USB which is still one of the MOST COMMON connectors.
Furthermore, the widely practiced non-standardization policies of the electronics industry as a whole are horrible for the environment. Think of all of the extra "stuff" that one has to waste their time and gas buying (not to mention the waste of nrg that goes into manufacturing adaptors) as a result of no standardization.
These headphones represent one of the "prize winning" environmental offenders in this catagory (non standardization).
Yes, one could argue I should have called the manufacturer and asked if they had considered that this product would necessarily only be used for sound and voice on a PC - and as such had they made any effort to ensured it could be plugged into a PC WITH EASE. Gee, I don't know why that didn't occur to me before we purchased them!
Description of Koss CS100 Speech Recognition Computer Headset
A communications headphone is a model that has a microphone attached to the headphone. A communications headphone may have a variety of uses, DJ and home recording, telephony or with voice recognition and voice activation computer software. While delivering similar features as a conventional headphone, a communications headphone allows you to communicate or record.PRODUCT FEATURES:Stereophone with electret, noise cancellation microphone for hands-free communication from your personal computer;Ideal for telephony, voice activated and voice recognition software and computer games with sound cards with built in bias supply (can be used with an external power source if sound card does not have a built in bias supply);Dynamic element for extended frequency response;Clear Voice Technology noise cancellation microphone delivers clear communication in noisy environments;Foam ear cushions for open, hear-through sound;Adjustable headband for best fit;Straight, single entry 8 foot cord.The Koss CS100 Speech Recognition Computer Headset is a perfect hands-free solution to all of your gaming and telephony needs. Featuring a noise-cancellation microphone that delivers clear communications in noisy environments, the Koss CS100 Headset is also ideal for voice activated and voice recognition software. With an excellent frequency response, the headphones deliver high-performance sound at an economical price. Foam, open-ear hear-through ear cushions and an adjustable headband contribute to a comfortable user's experience. The headphones include a straight, single-entry eight-foot cord.
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