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| Brand: Logitech
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $23.68
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Rating:  73 reviews
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows Xp, Windows 2000
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 3.2 x 8.4 x 10.2
Warranty: 2 years warranty
MPN: 981-000014
Model: 981-000014
UPC: 097855046871
EAN: 0097855046871
ASIN: B000UXZQ42
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 6-10 of 73
 Perfect for podcasts, listening to music, internet telephone August 1, 2008
Debbie Lee Wesselmann (the Lehigh Valley, PA)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I love the Logictech ClearChat headset. The ear pieces are nicely padded, with excellent noise canceling sound. The rigid microphone boom can be lowered or raised, according to whether you want to record/talk or just listen. They work equally well with both Windows and Mac OS X machines, with no driver software required. Because they connect using a USB source, they are strictly for computers, however, and cannot be used with stereo systems or iPods.
Within minutes of opening the box and plugging the connection into a USB slot, I was able to create a high-quality podcast on my Mac using Garage Band, part of the Apple iLife '08 suite. (To hear the sound quality of the podcast, email me or go to my Amazon Connect page on my profile.) My Mac immediately identified the headset as a possible input/output device, although I had to manually change the previous settings to use it. The mute button, located halfway down the cord, works instantly, without any clicks, although it's not always easy to tell whether the blinking red light means the mike is muted (it does) or whether it should be a steady red light.
The sound quality is excellent, although obviously the source and medium can limit the quality. Just as important, the headset is extremely comfortable; I was able to wear the ClearChat for hours without any fatigue or discomfort. The wire leading from the headset to the mute button seems like it might be fragile, so people who walk around while wearing their headsets might encounter problems. All in all, the Logitech ClearChat is an excellent value.
So far so Great!... NOT ANYMORE January 29, 2008
Jen
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
Okay, so 6 months later, after my sparkling review. i have to give this a thumbs down. at least my plantronics headset crapped out after 2 years
this thing didn't last 6 months and the microphone died.
i wouldn't really recommend this anymore
My favorite headset yet! April 28, 2008
Daniel Glenn Horn (Dallas, TX USA)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I've had a lot of headsets, a lot of headphones, and a lot of microphones.
As far as computer use goes, this headset is my favorite. The USB technology is great because it delivers pure digital sound in one connection and one wire. My computer (Windows XP) instantly recognized the headphones and they began working.
One great thing about this headset is that if you want to go back to speakers, you don't have to swap the 3.5mm plugs; you just unplug the headphones and it defaults back to the speakers, and when you plug the headphones back in it switches back to headphones.
The inline volume/mute is useful and it's digital rather than analog.
Now about comfort: these headphones don't look as comfortable as some of the really big cup earphones, but trust me they are far more comfortable. Not only are they soft and plush (leather), but they are so light it's easy to forget your wearing them. I can wear these for hours on end without any discomfort.
On the sound quality: probably the best sound quality you can get for a headset (phone/mic duo) under $100. Because they are USB, the signal is digital rather than analog and there is NEVER any type of static or popping etc. The mic is noise canceling (background noise no longer a problem) and the headphones are very clear and have pretty good range for what they are.
Overall this headset is more what you'd expect to pay around $70 for. They aren't as good for music as my Skullcandy smokin' buds headhphones which I use to listen to my iPhone, but they definitely get the job done for Gaming, Internet Conference/Calling, and General Use (Casual Music Listening, Narrating etc.) for desktops/laptops. Audiophiles definitely won't care much for these because they aren't amplified or high definition, but the casual user will definitely enjoy these headphones.
I also have the Panasonic RP-HTX7PP-K Retro Style Monitor Headphones and the sound quality is about the same, but the comfort and convenience of built in mic makes this headset better.
Pretty decent headphones April 23, 2008
rem (Chicago, IL USA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
These headphones do not work extremely well with Skype on a Mac. It is simply impossible to get the audio loud enough without making changes to the system audio settings.
The headband is tight on my large head. It puts enough pressure on my ears that my ears hurt where they are pressed against the arms of my glasses.
The audio quality coming out of the speakers as well as the quality of the microphone are both good. People on the other end of my skype calls tell me I sound great.
I would recommend these headphones for people who have the patience to change system audio settings on a Mac or for people who don't wear glasses or have very small armed/stemmed glasses.
Excellent for the price February 14, 2008
J. David (Colorado)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Hooked this up to my iMac and had it configured in seconds. Build quality is surprisingly good for the price. There is padding on top but it lost one star because it could have used a bit more. By moving it around a bit on the top of your head it's fine but it you leave it in one place for more than an hour it will let you know. I've place orders for 2 more for my family.
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