PS3 Special Forces Headset

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I really enjoy this headset even though it is very basic. It's great that you can attach the ring around your neck which also has a mic at the end of the band. The mic picks up my voice really well but also picks up anything else in the room. The ear piece fits perfectly in my ear but I've noticed that it projects the volume a little loud and because it doesn't have a volume control button, this can be problematic. The USB cord is over 13 feet long so i can move all around the room with it still being on. What i dont like about the headset is that it is very basic. No mute button, which is a must for most gaming headsets, same with a volume control. Last gripe i have is that i noticed when testing my voice through the PS3 accessory control setup is that it sounds a beeping noise i guess to acknowledge that it is on. With two of my friends that i ave tested it with, they say that it is very faint but still, why would it do that? I got this on sale for $20 dollars and i'm really pleased with it. According to my friends, they say my voice sounds clear as day and same with the receiving end.

Pros:

great cord length

Great design

comfortable

Cons:

Very basicno mute button, volume control

could put padding on the end of the neck ring

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Just got this item and I have to say, I was anticipating something that was a little more then what I got. Now don't get me wrong, this is a good item, but I thought it would help eliminate the outside noise that you can hear all too well when using a regular Bluetooth headset. Having got this little gripe out of the way, let's break down the item.

Pros

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1. Comfort-I give this a solid 4 stars for comfort. Only the very ends of the Headset, where the mic is located, actually have any force against the neck. Put one hand on top of the other and set them in your lap, that about how much pressure you would feel, so this is very comfortable. As for the ear piece, it's light and while it looks like it would be bulky or awkward, it was obviously well designed. I barely feel it in my ear, yet it gives clear sound at a good volume level. And even with the piece in my ear, I can clearly hear someone talking to me out of that same ear.

2. Clarity -Here I have to break this down into two sections. First is the clarity of the mic. Having done a quick initial test recording of normal speech, as well as whispering, it was easy to hear my voice in each case. However, if you mumble your words or don't pronounce them too clearly, it could be a bit difficult for your team to hear the correct words. I give the mic 3 stars. (side note){Yes, I said recording. I plugged the headset into my computer first, just to see if it would work, and it functioned perfectly.}

-For the earpiece, clarity is still pretty decent. Listening to me own voice is fine, but if your an audiophile, you wouldn't want to listen to music with this. (If your an audiophile and you like listening to music with this earpiece, your not an audiophile at all, stop lying to yourself.) For plain ol' comm use, I give this 3.5 stars.

3. Ease of Use -The cord is just as advertised. In a word, massive. I could walk almost across my living room and forget about the wire most of the way, till it tugged the USB out of the port. And even using the headset with my computer, it was a simple PlugandPlay. Nothing to worry about later, no disks to lose, just sweet, sweet gaming. 4 stars.

Cons

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1. Outside Noise -Now as I noted before, this thing does still pick up some ambient sounds. Don't expect to be able to play and only ever have your voice be heard over the comm system. That being said, I bought the headset hoping for no outside sound being picked up, so I'm kinda disappointed. Not enough to send this back, but be aware of the limitations of something that, considering what a real throat mic goes for, can be considered cheap.

2. Cord -Honestly, I first unwound the cord, and then had to keep unwinding. I took for granted just how long this thing really is, use a tape measure to see how far 13 ft really is, if you don't already know. Your going to want some way to keep the cord in check, even while your using it. A rubber band or even the twist-tie that it comes packaged with should work just fine, though I recommend a CableCuff myself. I use the small ones for most of my small electronics wires, they work like a charm with just about everything, this monster cord included. The real reason I consider so much cord to be con is because they don't give a good way to keep it out of your way. Unless your sitting near a wall or something, there's a good chance someone could trip over the cord and either yank the headset off your neck, or even damage the cord. A little care is more then enough to combat this problem though, so it's not a major pain in the neck. (Joke intended)

Overview

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The long cord is a mixed blessing, and this is a cheap member if it's product family. That being said, it's still a good buy, and it doesn't need constant charging like a well-used Bluetooth will. Even if I don't always use this, it's a good backup for if my Bluetooth fails, or if I need to charge the wireless headset. A solid buy if your looking for a good gaming mic.

3.5 stars overall.

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This came fast and was a birthday gift for my son. It took a little while to get it set up, and all you can hear in the headphones is the talking, you will have to play the background sound/music through your regular speakers.

One day he got up and touched it and due to dry winter weather he shocked it and it was fried after that. So be careful with this when you go to touch it, Touch something else first.

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Bought as a gift for my husband. Theres no mute button, my husband said its hard to hear and ppl couldnt hear him talking. But what do you expect for the price.

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It is horrible the people can't hear you the othe peoples voices are extremely loud do you can't even put the earpiece in your ear. Overal ... A WASTE OF MONEY