Logitech Precision PC Gaming Headset ( 980231-0403 )
by Logitech
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Customer Review: Try before you buy, might not be very comfortable to you.
Summary: 2 Stars
My wife bought me these so I could skype and play Battlefield 2 with them. They were to replace a plantronic set that's "ear muff" was a bit too small for my ears (and I have small ears!)
Well, I have to say that I'm returning them because of comfort reasons.
With them "behind the head" and NON-ADJUSTABLE, I found that I had to tilt them all the way back (with the band touching my neck) to get them to be not uncomfortable. Then after that, gravity would weigh them down on the tops of my ears and after 30-60 minutes, they had to be taken off.
You really have to try them on at a store to see if they will fit your head. I think as a result, I'm going to buy OVER THE HEAD headphones because the band will sit on your head and support them, not the tops of your ears, or a "deathclamp" on your head.
Another problem with them was that when I switched to them, my brother (using Skype) couldn't hear me very well. Even with some adjustment, it was hard for the mic to pick up my voice.
Other people with heads and ears shaped different from mine might like them better. But you can't tell unless you try them on first and stand around for more than 5 minutes with them on.
If they had been adjustable, they might not have been too bad. But maybe us old folks shouldn't be sitting around playing online games? nah!
Customer Review: <em>Poor fit, poor quality sound, decent mic</em>
Summary: 2 Stars
Everyone has already covered the basics, so here's the highlights:
'The audio listening quality is poor, especially for 40mm drivers (which normally sound good with strong bass response). This is due to the fact the speaker itself is far from the ear canal, since the outer padding contacts the side of the head instead of the actual speaker pad.
'The headphones are heavy, which means a large amount of pressure is required to hold them in position. They slide very easily off the head, and apply a lot of downward force on the ears. I have a big head, and even made some slight modifications that increase the pressure, now they don't slide off, but are uncomfortable for more than an hour of use.
'At first, the volume slider is stiff, but then becomes smooth.
'After 4 months of use, the mute switch is getting loose, I don't expect it to work 4 months from now.
'I really like the microphone portion of the headset, the angle is adjustable, and the volume is loud and clear.
'In the end, these headphones have a good microphone matched with very poor quality headphones. Next time, I'd grab the cheaper Logitech headset, where they are nice and light and the speaker pads make contact with the ears, not some large outer pad.
Customer Review: Well, the garbage can likes it...
Summary: 2 Stars
Ummm... What can I say. They really hurt your ears. And the pain doesn't go away after you take them off. It's so heavy, it feels like it was going to snap them right off!
About 4 months after I bought it, the left side squishy/foamy leather part suddenly feel off. It just fell off. I tried to put it back on, and I managed to put it back on, just barely, so I had to put stick the foamy thing back on every few minutes or so.
A couple months later, the volume slider got stuck. No problem. I can still adjust the volume on my computer instead.
However, yet a couple months later, the right ear would no longer output sound.
I lived with the headphones like that for a few more months, because well... I was broke! But to add misery to injury... the headphones just completely stopped working. No sound, no mic.
Now I am shopping for new headphones on Amazon, (having originally bought these on a offline box store), and I saw these on my search results. Gee, I HAD to review it!
I had bought these because I have had really high-quality Logistic products after the years. But this was just plain disappointing.
Customer Review: Bad value for the price
Summary: 2 Stars
I just bought these the other day for use on World of Warcraft, and I must say I am greatly disappointed.
The microphone, for no reason, would cut out at times, and didn't have much sensitivity to pick up my voice at times unless I was cupping my hands around the actual voice reader. This was not a sensitivity issue with the program I was using, as I had the voice register set to max.
Also, the voice on/off switch was delicate and easy to accidently brush on/off against clothing or my desk.
The earpieces themselves began to hurt after an hour of use, but I have found this problem with several headphones in the past which fully cover my ears.
The only perks are that the cord is long, and thus I didn't have to move my CPU around as I've had to do for other sets. Also, it's very easy to use - no software at all, just plug in and go.
After only one night of use, however, I'm already browsing for an alternative set.
Customer Review: This is NOT a good gaming headset. Makes a good torture device though.
Summary: 2 Stars
Gaming headset...let me see...I guess it's not bad for the money. Not too expensive but even then I don't think you even get what you paid for. Sure, the headset is atractive, maybe a little big but the design does call gaming. Thats about it. Sound its substandard commpared to other gaming headsets of the same price, and if you have moderate size ears like me, this thing will hurt them like a medivel torture device. Somebody made a good comment about the open air design of the speakers and the fact that your ears don't sweat...and it's true. They don't sweat...they could bleed maybe...but no sweat. If you are looking for a good gaming headset I can suggest Sennheiser PC155. They are more expensive but you get every penny worth.