PLANTRONICS .Audio 340 3.5mm Supra-aural The Head Stereo Headset

Behind the Head Headset

Reviewed By: ViPeR on 5/17/2006

Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: I can say these are the best BEHIND THE HEAD, headset I've ever had. They are very comfortable, they have a great mic. I didnt knew that this was a behind the head headset, and it totally owns my old logitechs.

Cons: The only bad thing about these headsets are that they don't sound as loud as my logitechs. But I can live with it, and apart from that I don't want to get deaf.

Other Thoughts: Newegg should put more pictures of this headset. They have a very cool style. And is very very very comfortable

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Perfect Replacement from Plantronics Audio 70

Reviewed By: Nighthawk on 1/11/2007

Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year

Pros: I have bought three pairs of Plantronics Audio 70 behind the head headsets. I have always been highly impressed with Plantronics bass reproduction in such a thinline headset. When I saw they no longer made the Audio 70 series I was a little concerned, and decided I would try the closest model and that was the 340. The audio quality is almost exactly the same. That's a good thing ;) The cord is a bit thicker which is good and doesn't get kinked or coiled as much. It's also a little longer. I like the inline volume control better also. It's a little closer to the headset then the 70's. The boom mic is a huge improvement. It has a sleek look to it and has a built it wind cover and a sweet rotation feature that keeps it in place much better than the 70's. I am going to be replacing my other two pairs of 70's with the 340's soon and keep the old 70's as backups. The sound quality is so much better than Logitech's equipment. I'm Logitech fanboy bigtime, but Plantronics has become my headset

Cons: It is a little uncomfortable on the ears for about the first week or two (wearing them 8 hrs/5 day week). At first I was a little concerned, but after about 10 days the little rubber part that rest on the ears actually forms to your ear and provides a great fit. It is quite a bit of discomfort the first day or two but now with the great fit I'm glad I kept them. It's like a good baseball glove that has a breaking in time.

Other Thoughts: Plantronic fans should be very happy with this set and I recommend them highly.

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Can't bet them

Reviewed By: the3dgm on 3/11/2008

Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year

Pros: Probably as fine a headset you as you can get for the price. Comfortable, well built, excellent sound and mic, and the extra long cord and controls are a big plus. A friend of mine gave me this set when he upgraded(?) He is a big gamer, I use them for just about everything else with no problems at all!

Cons: Can't think of a thing.

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Reviewed By: on 2/3/2008

Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: This headset has superb voice quality for the price. The audio connection cable is long, which I considered a big plus, as I like to be able to move around my desk a bit. I've yet to be disappointed by a Plantronics headset's earphone and mic quality.

Cons: Not quite as comfortable for long periods as I was hoping, a little too much pressure. The boom mic is quite long, longer than it looked in the picture. This only bothers me because I don't like seeing the boom in front of my face.

Other Thoughts: Giving it a four star rating only because I was disappointed in the comfort level.

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Great for the price

Reviewed By: J R on 12/29/2007

Tech Level: high - Ownership: more than 1 year

Pros: Good speaker and mic quality for the price. Volume conrol and an extra long cord are especially nice. Very comfortable too.

Cons: Can't take a lot of punishment. The cord will wear out where it meets the jack after about 6 months of typical gamer use. I've gone through 4 of these.

Other Thoughts: For the price, you are getting some really great headphones. Even though they dont last long, I keep buying them.

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