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When you need to issue commands, talk to your teammates, or make a call, the hidden mic boom swings down from the headset. Noise canceling technology gives your callers a quiet background, so all they'll hear is your voice. The inline controls include volume and a mute for the mic, so you can adjust your sound and maintain your privacy at the touch of a button. If you're looking for a gaming headset that does it all, look no further!
Pros: These headphones have a crisp sound and a solid frame. They fit comfortably over any set of ears, even if you wear glasses. Like most headphone sets, they may not be indestructible, but just don't leave them on the floor and you'll be fine. The mic boom swings down from INSIDE the earpiece, so it can actually stay hidden if not in use. Super cool.
Cons: These were actually a present for a roommate of mine, whose computer runs Windows Vista x64. When I attempted to installed the included USB dongle that simulates 7.1 surround, Vista did not like it; it didn't work. Upon further inspection on the Plantronics website, I determined that the software for the headphones didn't officially support Windows Vista x64. I'm not sure about other operating systems, but it was pathetic that Plantronics wouldn't write a driver.
Overall Review: Although these headphones don't really have any major problems with the design, I don't want to have to deal with Plantronics support if they do go bad. They never offered any reason to why they didn't have a Windows Vista x64 driver, and usually the only response that was offered was that the 32-bit driver could be emulated by the 64-bit OS, and that Vista would take care of it. I never personally contacted Plantronics, but I don't think it would've done me any good. Their website was hard to navigate and didn't list the headphone model unless you searched for it on Google, THEN it would show up on the site. I'd stick with a company with more reputable customer service. Logitech is a good choice, and Corsair has some excellent products and a great support department. 4 eggs is the product rating; 1 egg rates the potential service you could get if you run into problems.