Sennheiser PC 3 Chat Stereo Analog Headset for PC | SH-PC3-CHAT-NC

This review comes after approximately 9 months of extensive usage. MY REQUIREMENT When I purchased this product, I was looking for a headset primarily for attending teleconferences, both on a laptop (using Webex, Skype, etc.) and cellphone. While I was budget conscious, I also didn't want to buy a cheap headset as a) voice quality was important to me, and b) I wanted a headset that would not cause fatigue (I can spend hours on telecons). Also my laptop has a single (integrated mic) 3.5 mm jack. THE COMBINATION I purchased this headset along with Ugreen 3.5mm Stereo TRRS 4 Pole Plug To 3.5mm Mic & Headset Jack Audio Adapter which allows me to hook up this headset to my cell phone or laptop. The product page for this headset recommends Storite 3.5mm Stereo Jack Splitter Cable iPod MP3 Player Headphone Speaker Adapter - 3.5mm Male to 2 x Female - Gold Plated Connectors-Black but I recommend against that: the Storite adaptor doesn't do what it claims (please go through its reviews). REVIEW * Comfort: I've spent upwards of 2 hrs continuously on calls using this headset, and have loved the comfort level: the fit is good, there's no excessive pressure on the ears, and the weight is barely noticeable. The retractable boom mic is a nice feature - I can lift up the boom mic when I don't need to speak. * Audio quality: Great for voice, average for music. If you're the sort of person who frequently jumps around between podcasts/audiobooks and telephone calls, then this headphone could be a great option (the retractable boom mic also helps). * Ambient noise / noise cancellation: I believe this is a very misinterpreted attribute of headphones. I came across another reviewer's comment (I apologise I don't have the URL to that review) which explained why noise cancellation is a bad idea in VoIP headsets. Essentially, when one can't hear oneself, one ends up speaking loudly, as is often observed with the hearing impaired. This was the primary reason why I didn't consider noise cancelling headphones: so that I should be able to hear myself speak. * Microphone: The mic is fantastic, and people who I speak to have often mentioned that they are able to hear me with great clarity. However, what would help in this headphone is if the mic had noise cancelling to eliminate external noises. If you are seeking that feature, then you could consider Sennheiser Pc 310 Gaming Headset (Black) (Disclaimer: I haven't tried those headphones and I can't speak for how good or bad they are) * Build quality: I haven't had any complaints on the build quality. Even though the retractable boom mic is a moving part, it seems to be of good quality and not likely to break anytime soon. BTW, the headset is delicate - you can't throw this into a bag and expect it to come out intact, making it a non-portable solution. * Cable length: Great if you are using at a desk, although one might need to create a few loops to reduce the length. I don't think the cable will be adequate for gamers using a console, although I haven't tried it myself. * No controls: There are no controls to mute the mic, or to adjust the volume. Although I haven't missed this feature - I mainly use this headset at my desk, and I use those controls directly on my laptop or phone. ALTERNATIVE If I hadn't bought this product, I would have gone for the Philips SHM7410/97 PC Headset with Mic (Black) which seemed to offer similar features at a similar price point. OVERALL VERDICT If your need is primarily to attend VoIP calls, this product does a great job. Recommend highly.

Works great. I'm currently using it with a $2 USB audio adapter for VOIP telephony. Everyone I've talked to has commented on how clear I sounded. I'm not a big fan of the Y style connection to the earpieces, but it's a small price to pay in an entry level headset that sounds great. I find that they are comfortable enough where I don't mind wearing them for an hour. I could likely wear them longer, but I haven't needed to yet. While I haven't tested it for Skype, Games, or Multimedia, I think that it would do a decent job for a variety of casual uses. Update: July 1, 2016 I've been using these for work everyday for 8 months and they are still working perfectly. I did add a foam guard to the mic, but that was mostly because I happened to have one laying around from an old headset. I've worn them for up to 3 hours at a time without any serious comfort issues and can recommend these as a reasonably priced option for a communication style headset for VOIP and GoTo Meetings. Update: Jan 16, 2017 Still works great, no signs of wear and tear. I would happily buy these again. While it would be more convenient to have a USB connector built in, these provide the flexibility of using them with analogue connectors (such as on my DSLR in video mode) or with any number of sound cards or usb adapters costing as little as ~$2 from China.

Trotz des günstigen Preises und der leichten Ausführung erfüllt dieses Headset für mich alle Anforderungen. Es ist angenehm leicht zu tragen und dabei trotzdem noch ausreichend komfortabel. Die Klangwiedergabe ist für Sprache exzellent, genauso wie das Mikrofon. Das Kabel ist auch nicht die ganz billige, bekannte "China-Ausführung", sondern tatsächlich auch von einiger Qualität. Das Headset ist auf beiden Seiten ausreichend verstellbar und die Ohrhörer auch für längere Einsätze noch angenehm weich. Dadurch, dass es so leicht ist, kann auch auf eine Polsterung am Kopfbügel verzichtet werden. Auch die Verpackung ist erfreulicher Weise keine komplette Blister-Verpackung, sondern Kunststoff mit Pappe als Rückwand, sodass diese Komponenten leicht voneinander getrennt werden können, ohne ein Teppichmesser oder Schere zum Öffnen zu benötigen. Und noch ein Tipp für den Fall, dass die Kabel, die zu den Ohrhörern führen, in sich etwas verdreht sein sollten: Die Ohrhörer lassen sich ganz einfach vom Kopfbügel abnehmen, indem man die einzelne Schraube löst, die sich am Ohrhörer befindet (ja, richtig gehört, Schraube, trotz dieses Preises), und dann eine Verkleidung abnimmt und diese herausschiebt. Dann kann der Kopfbügel vom Ohrhöhrer entriegelt und der Ohrhörer abgeschoben werden. Der Ohrhörer lässt sich dann einzeln ganz leicht ausdrehen und anschließend in umgekehrter Reihenfolge wieder am Kopfbügel befestigen, ohne dass dabei irgend welche Spuren am Headset entstehen. Und die Tatsache, dass ein Headset verschraubt ist, und nicht verklebt, verrastet oder Ähnliches, selbst bei diesem Preis, spricht ebenfalls für dieses Sennheiser Headset. Alles in allem kann ich keine negativen Punkte finden, wenn man einmal von der mangelhaften Bass-Wiedergabe absieht. Aber dafür wurde dieses Headset auch nicht gebaut.

Home office bilgisayarımda toplantılarım için kullanıyorum. Mikrofonu da kulaklığı da gayet yeterli. Kullanımı kolay tak-.çalıştır. İki jak girişi var aklınızda bulunsun. Tek yorumum kulaklık kısmı başınızı tam kavramıyor biraz gevşek kalıyor.

We deployed around five of these to a crisis call center location a year or so ago in response to complaints about audio quality from our staff and inbound callers. Since installation it's been smooth sailing, with reports from staff finding that it isolates outside noise well enough, sits comfortably on their ears, and features a surprisingly high quality microphone to boot. Our polycom phones required a rj9 to 3.5mm female adapter but those were cheap enough that this still seemed to be a better deal than the regular headsets we were using (plantronics). After hearing the quality and getting reports back from staff of how comfortable they were we were thrilled to have purchased them. I actually purchased ten or more for our backup training headsets and replacement headsets for other staff members to have on hand. They're great but keep in mind there's no volume control on it and you will require the 3.5mm aux ports for hookup which could be a deal breaker to some. For us due to the sound quality (from the mic and the headset drivers) this is a justifiable compromise. Personally I'm surprised at the drivers they packed into this headset. I use these on my desktop at work as well due to how lightweight they are and the warm sound signature. For the price you just can't beat these.