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Plantronics Foldable USB Stereo Headset (Optimized for Laptop Use) (Audio 470 USB)It works very well, is light and I can fold it up, take it with me and use it with my laptop wherever I am.It is the only one that I have had that works well with Dragon Naturally Speaking.
I listen primarily to strings (guitar and violin) and they just sing through this headset. I've used the headset to make audio-podcasts and the quality of voice through the mic, while good enough for VoIP calls is inadequate for a more demanding purpose.
sure nuff, mikes (alone, w/o any headphones) recommended for audio podcasts are invariably more expensive than this Plantronics headset. And.
I have some new Bose headphones, about the same price, and the headphones on this Plantronic headset gives me better fidelity but that may be the result of coming out of the USB port with the Plantronics headset rather than going through the headphone jack with my Bose headphones. But the headphones are better than the mike.
A shortcoming for me at least -- WHY such a looo.ooo.oong cord. On my '08 MacBook there was no installation, it was just plug and play after (doing the obvious and) looking under System Preferences > Sound.
And I appreciate the volume control and handy mute button.
the mute button never worked either. I often use a headset with my PC for chats, recording and rosetta stone. I liked this headset a lot but the metel that holds the two pieces together bent and them the mic stopped working.
Overall, I am very happy with this product. The headset is great. However, the USB had some problems and kept on disconnecting so I had to remove it.
The sound is good, although I don't listen to quality music with them. The headset was exactly what I expected after reading previous reviews. Overall, I'm very satisfied. The mike is two-way adjustable. The material is very thin and light - not something I would want to travel with. I have a large head, and the fit is very comfortable - very light on the ears.
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