Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 Headset
by Microsoft
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Manufacturer: MicrosoftAudio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Format: CD-ROM
Release Date: 2011-12-14
Platform: Windows
Model: JUG-00001
Product features:
- Optimized for Windows Live Messenger
- Noise-canceling microphone
- Leatherette ear pads
- Flexible six-foot cable
- In-line volume controls
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Customer Review: A brilliant headset... when 'tweaked'.
Summary: 5 Stars
For the price this is an astounding headset. Though I bought this headset for a webinar, the sound quality is exceptional for listening to CDs - as good as much more expensive Sennheisers I have, having a wide dynamic range down to a very deep bass. The side microphone conveniently moves up, out of the way, for headphone use, and down for skype use. However, there are some niggles, most of which can be fixed with a tweak.
(1) Whilst the sound is excellent, it has a overly bassy feel, particularly when listening to CDs. This can be fixed by enabling the EQ facility in Windows Media Player (for instructions search google for your version of WMP and 'equalizer').
(2) There is a control pod in the USB cable with a microphone mute, headphone volume and Microsoft Live button. The latter button is big and frequently pressed by accident, bringing up a screen for Live Chat (very annoying if you don't use it). However, this button can be disabled by renaming the file "c:/Program Files/Microsoft LifeChat/LifeChat_wlc.chm" to something else.
(3) The headphones are so effective at blocking out external noise that, when using Skype, it is difficult to hear oneself. This isn't narcissm! Not being able to hear one's own voice can make one lose concentration when talking. In Skype calls I therefore slip one of the earphones slightly off my ear to let in some external sound. There are some software fixes (eg: in the control panel, set the "listen" option in the USB headset microphone device properties). However, there is always a slight, disconcerting delay due to digital/analogue conversion, so I prefer the off-ear method.
(4) If the cable catches on something solid (eg: a zip or its own control pod) the sound transmits up the cable and into the headset. This can be avoided by rerouting the cable.
(5) If the computer is busy, there can occasionally be a very minor blip in the sound. This seems to be a USB problem rather than a problem with the headset (the quality of the headset means you'll notice it though, whereas on lesser equipment it might be missed). This is so infrequent and minor that it doesn't cause any real annoyance.
Having said all that, I give this headset 5 stars because of the value for money (it is high quality and has a low price).
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Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 Stereo Headset JUG-00001 Headsets & EarsetsDigital Cameras and Photo Categories
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