Plantronics .Audio 655 USB Multimedia Headset
- 40 mm speakers deliver full range digital audio
- Pillow-soft ear cushions enable all-day comfort
- USB connection provides true plug-and-play
- Noise-cancelling microphone for clear conversations.
- Fast Mic Mute quickly mutes microphone when boom is raised.
Plantronics .Audio 655 Stereo Headset 80935-01 Headsets & Earsets
List Price: $ 59.95
Price: $ 26.45
Very pleased so far,
I recently ordered the .Audio 655 to replace my old Plantronics DSP 500, which I absolutely loved (for about 5 years until the mic stopped working). I was hesitant to buy a headset that had no reviews, but so far I am very pleased.
I use Skype regularly and everyone says the sound quality of my mic is superb (although they said the same with the DSP 500). The mic itself is attached to a stiff piece of plastic that swivels very smoothly (I don’t anticipate it loosening any).
The USB cable is pretty thin, although plenty long. I feel like I need to be cautious with it around my kitten.
The buttons on the headset work nicely, although I preferred the DSP 500′s method of having the volume controls located along the USB cable. Also, there is a blue light on the left earphone in the center of the audio controls. This light appears to be on at all times.
I have two complaints about the headset so far:
- My ears are slightly too large for ear cushions. I would rate my ears as slightly larger than normal (but not by much). Initially putting the headset on, it is extremely comfortable, but after about 20 minutes of use it becomes a little uncomfortable (this is a very mild uncomfortability).
- The headset has no drivers, and Windows XP recognizes it as “Generic USB Audio Device” whereas my old DSP was registered as a “Plantronics Headset”. This may not be important to most people, but I have a lot of audio devices attached to my computer (my old DSP, a Skype phone, webcam mic, speakers, and now this headset). All of my other sound devices are appropriately named; it’s a shame my newest toy is not. Again, this is a very minor complaint.
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|Top quality at a great price,
I’ve worked in radio and as a voice over announcer for 30 years. I needed something for some simple recording at home that wasn’t going to break the bank. I’d love to have a Shure RE-20, my all time favorite workhorse, but it’s pricey and requires more of a set up that I need at home. So after some careful research I came across the Plantronics line. The audio tests done by some folks online really impressed me and the fact that they are being used by some large companies for training audio also impressed. When I saw I could get it for under $30 I was happy but a little leery too.
Well I’ve had it at home for two days now and run it through it’s paces. I’m VERY impressed! The audio on the mic is very good, I have no idea what the problem is for some folks. I know the clunkiness of the headphones will put some people off but having worked in studios for years they don’t bother me at all. It took some very minimal tweaking to get my software to get the great sound down “on tape”. I’m looking forward to working with this set up for years to come.
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