Anyone done podcasts with this headset? If so, how's the quality?
1803397
I haven't done podcasts but have listened to music and used them for online meetings for work. The company I work for (ranked in the top 50 of the Fortune 500) has standardized on using this headset with the MS Office Product called Lync. To me they are comfortable and the sound quality is quite good. Besides the ones issued by my company, I bought a set for my home as well. Very reasonably priced. I also use them for dictation into the Dragon Naturally Speaking application.
1803398
The sound quality is very good for average person who like to use headset for using on computer.
880063
I definitely like it for pc gaming and i like it, but if you already have a mic i would try that out and see if it works well with your setup and it sounds nice before you go and buy another one. I would always rather have this over a headset though.
1158208
i have a created some recordings and have used the mic with some distance and let my normal voice, it sounds awesome! check the podcast i created with that microphone! http://traffic.libsyn.com/crmbuzz/CRMBuzz001.mp3
793818
I have not had any problem with that. I have used it extensively while walking through the house and doing projects in the garage. I've asked the people that I've spoken with if they hear any interference because of the headset and they say that I have been crystal-clear. I'm actually going to buy a second one for the garage handset
2030606
I have not had any luck with this company. I purchased 2 headsets with arrached mics and both ceased operating after a few weeks. I then decided to go with the desktop mic and it was supposed to be a usb mic and it was not. I have now gone to a more expensive desktop mic with a different company and it is working perfectly.
1853082
I personally have not but the headset is super solid. I have not had any problems thus far. The audio quality is amazing but the microphone seems to be lacking a bit. (Mainly due to the nonflex mic) all in all a good headset, but I have moved on to some steelseries siberias and love them.
2037365
Not sure about podcasts - but I've had no problems streaming radio or playing music direct from my Windows Nokia 822. Navigation, talk to text, talk to OneNote, etc - all work fantastic.
1301725
If you attach a 2nd mic to filter background noise you will get excellent quality sound. By itself it's pretty good but, it will pick up any background noise so just don't podcast where there is a lot of that.
475751
I just have the $99 dollar one so can not comment on the $399 pair. The pair I have do exactly I need. I listen to podcasts at night as I drift off to sleep. The voice quality is good. I never use them to listen to music and I never use them other than at bedtime. I love the fact that they are Bluetooth.
1088416
I've used them quite a bit gaming(CS GO), and I added the Boom Pro mic. Works beautifully. I'd imaging far better than any purpose built gaming headphones, and everyone says the mic sounds good too.
1364526
I bought my headset more than three months ago and the microphone is fine. I am using mine with Voice Over IP on the computer and conduct approx. 5-7 conference calls a day using it with no complaints from those attending. It does allow you to control the volume or mute the headset which I love. Plus it doesn't pick up a lot of back ground noise.
109752
I got the 3D ear phone/microphone and it kind of helps out for me! I am a distance hearing person so the audio is fine for me. If you want to play back the audio, you can get a reg earphone and listen to it!
1534138
I agree with Nero_DT, the quality of this headset is very low. I bought 3 of them and 2 had problem with mic after 2 months. Warranty exists, but you have to pay $20 to ship the products!
458701
You didn't mention if you're going to simply be listening or doing recording/editing, so I'll give you a general answer. The built-in speakers aren't great, but you if you're doing something like editing tracks, you should be using monitors or a headset anyway. I've used both a bluetooth headset and a gaming headset with USB connector and have noticed a couple of things. The Bluetooth sounds spectacular. The USB has a faint hiss as soon as you plug it in, though not as noticeable in the USB 3, and definitely better than the on-board speakers. I think the hiss is just general noise from the electrical-from not having perfect shielding on the internal wires-but that's a bit much to ask for any laptop. I was a music major and studied audio engineering in college, so I get where you're coming from. I wasn't that impressed with this thing at first, but it's shown me what it can do and now I'm impressed and honestly really fond of it. You won't want to master anything on this, but it's going to be insanely portable and can handle a lot, considering the price point.
1901858
centralcomputers.com is selling the headset. They actually have an in store pick up which I'm probably going to do this week. They have plenty in store so it's looking good for me. Plus it's cheaper then what amazon is trying to sell for.
76814
Sound quality is quiet good, especially for a headset. You can get stand alone microphones with better quality but for a headset the microphone is quiet good.I don't get any background noise, NO scratching or hum. I use it quiet often for gaming and Skype calls, works perfectly. The "G-Keys" allow you to assign a push to talk or any sort of macro keys.Let me know if you have any other questions. Please give me feedback, thanks!
1676629
Yes it will pay music and podcasts on the headset ear.... it works perfectly I've never had trouble hearing or understanding