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| Plantronics USB Multimedia Stereo Headset (Audio 650 USB) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Plantronics
Category: CE
List Price: $59.95
Buy New: $24.99
You Save: $34.96 (58%)
New (45) Used (4) from $16.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 12702
Color: black
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 10 x 9 x 3.5
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: AUDIO-650USB
UPC: 017229126237
EAN: 0017229126237
ASIN: B000Z39YOU
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Compatible with Windows & Macintosh - Optimized for Skype, Windows Live, Yahoo Messenger - Music, Gaming, Voice | | • | Use an analog connection into your PC or the USB adapter-- it's your choice. The USB connection helps ensure consistent sound quality. | | • | Lightweight and flexible, the adjustable headset is comfortable for hours. Pillow-soft, swivel-mounted ear cushions focus stereo sound for maximum enjoyment. | | • | A noise cancelling microphone reduces distracting background noise. Convenient in-line controls let you adjust music volume and microphone volume, or mute the microphone with just a touch. | | • | 40mm speakers deliver rich, resonant stereo with maximum bass response. The QuickAdjust microphone brings the boom close to your mouth and minimizes background noise. When not in use, simply stow it. |
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Product Description
Lightweight flexible headband with noise canceling micSwivel-mounted pillow-soft ear cushions with 40mm stereo speakers QuickAdjust boom assures ideal placement and in-line volume Convenient dual connectivity analog or USB
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| Customer Reviews:
 A bit noisy, but for the price it fits my needs August 8, 2008
Originally I was looking for the Plantronics DSP 500, but since they were out of stock I took a chance at the Audio 650 USB edition. I have to say right off that there is a bit of static noise in the background at all times, which is a bummer. But my voice is louder than the noise most of the time so it's not too bad. I am primarily using it for podcasting, Sykpe and general recording for video screencasts. And, considering I bought my pair used at just $12.00 shipped, it was a great deal!
I think the noise is due to the fact that the mic is really analogue (green and black 1/8" mini jacks) device that plugs into a dual mini-phone to USB adapter..."making it digital"... whatever. A true digital mic would have USB on the cable without need for an adapter, such as the DSP 500 model. I've heard that mic and it's much cleaner and noise-free.
Overall, the Plantronics USB Audio 650 microphone headset is a pretty good "bang-for-the-buck" product. It suits my podcasting and Skype needs for now, until I can get the Plantronics DSP 500 headset mic. But I also plan to upgrade the sound quality more by purchasing the Studio Projects B1 microphone in combination with the PreSonus Firebox, firewire mic preamp. But that project is at least $400 down the road... I'll sacrifice with this $12 headset for now. ugh... do I have to?? LOL.
 don't buy from this seller July 11, 2008
USB headset came with no USB connection. Seller indicated authorization is required prior to returning. After being contacted several times the seller e-mailed authorization, but dated it such that the unit had to be returned within two days of that notification. Not only would this require expedited, high cost shipment, it was to be at the buyer's cost. Furthermore the seller indicated there would be an 18% re-stocking fee.
Bottom line, the product (at least in this case) isn't what the title claims and the seller was non responsive, and ultimately unreasonable in the resolution of this case of false advertising.
 USB Connecctor failed within four months June 21, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Even for $30 I expected better. I'm not saying I was setting myself up to get theater-caliber sound and voice quality as if I was in the next room, although the headset did deliver a reasonable level of both considering the low price tag. What did bug me was that the USB connector failed within four months. Twice.
Yup, when the first one failed I bought a second one after speaking with Plantronics' customer service call center people and having them assure me that it wasn't a normal failure (of course, since I couldn't find my receipt, they couldn't do anything for me on a warranty repair) and I believed them. Unfortunately, the second headset had the same failure right about the three-month mark.
Nothing heralds the failure - it just elects to stop working suddenly and no amount of troubleshooting can get it back to functional. The headset works fine when the USB connector is taken out of the equation, but that does me no good on a Macbook Pro, which has no mic jack.
Part of the problem may be that the USB connector is quite long (nearly 3 inches) and due to its own weight and that of the cables it hangs off a horizontally-oriented USB port at quite an angle at times. It's possible that it torqued itself right into oblivion. If so, that's a design flaw. Otherwise the headset works fine still and is comfortable enough for long-term wear. I can still use it for Skype on my PC laptop which has a mic jack but it's been relegated for listening only on the Macbook Pro.
I'm hoping that the adage of "you get what you pay for" is true with headsets and will be shopping around once again for another model that costs a bit more.
You can bet I'll be keeping the receipt though.
Price = worth it. April 6, 2008
If you want something cheap with a bang, these headphones are for you. I bought them to step in for my 5.1 PC set after having split coke on the receiver. Still waiting for it to get fixed. These work great for the simple user.
They are relatively comfortable. I haven't gotten the USB hookup to work yet but that's probably user error. The base was my main concern with these headphones but I have to say they sound great. They don't rival any of the higher priced sets but you get what you payed for plus. I really enjoy the noise reduction alss. I always had a noisy fan near my PC which is completely blocked out by these things.
Definite buy if you're a gamer for the mic support solid sound with noise reduction.
Almost perfect for my needs February 29, 2008
I got this for work to use with over the net conference calls and it works great. The USB interface makes plugging in easy. I have only 2 minor complaints. 1. My ears get hot after wearing it for a long time. 2. I wish I could rotate the microphone 180 degrees so that I could wear it on the right side instead of the left.
This is my first experience with noise reduction headphones and these work so well that I have a hard time determining just how loud I sound to people around me when I talk. So far I wear the right ear cup slightly ajar so that I can hear myself better.
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