[Gergor]

I'd like a USB headphone for casual use when in front of a computer. Can anyone recommend me one? The only ones I know are the AT ones but they are too fancy for my use.

 

[bangraman]

The Plantronics DSP series look like what you need, no?

 

[Gergor]

Quote:

Originally posted by bangraman The Plantronics DSP series look like what you need, no?

Looks like it, do you have experience with it? I saw them in store, but they don't let me try it on. In this situation, I think comfort is the most important factor for me.

PS, I think all the Plantronics have microphone, are there anyone without microphone?

 

[Gergor]

I once saw the HA4USB for sale in local User's Side for about $70, now I really regret that I didn't buy it.

 

[mxs1030]

I have the DSP-500s - fairly comfortable, sound quality is acceptable, and mic is crystal clear.

One word of advice though, they are prone to breaking, my first dsp 500's mic went out in a little under 3 months, second one's mic also went out in about a month.

So if you're going to get the dsp-500s, KEEP THE RECIEPT AND WARRANTY.

 

[Gergor]

Quote:

Originally posted by mxs1030 I have the DSP-500s - fairly comfortable, sound quality is acceptable, and mic is crystal clear. One word of advice though, they are prone to breaking, my first dsp 500's mic went out in a little under 3 months, second one's mic also went out in about a month. So if you're going to get the dsp-500s, KEEP THE RECIEPT AND WARRANTY.

Thanks, is DSP-500 circumaural? I prefer circumaural headphones

 

[mxs1030]

Err, I think they are supuraural (SP?). They sit on top of the ears, NOT around.

 

[Gergor]

Oh, I see, thanks for the info. I find headphones which sit on ears uncomfortable. The search continue.....

 

[commando]

Bithead (http://headphone.com) with some Senn 280s? It'd come to $300 or so, maybe a bit much.

 

[lindrone]

There's really no "cheap" and "good" circumaural headphones, not to mention there's definitely none with built-in USB.

 

[Gergor]

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Originally posted by lindrone There's really no "cheap" and "good" circumaural headphones, not to mention there's definitely none with built-in USB.

How about just circumaural and USB, other than AT?

 

[lindrone]

Truthfully speaking, I think AT is it... I don't think there's anything else out there.

 

[Gergor]

Any AT user out there? I am worried about its compatibility with US windows 98 and XP. Can anyone confirm that they'd work on these systems?

 

[commando]

I have no idea what an AT is, but you should work out who makes it, go to their web site, and check out the specs there.

 

[lindrone]

AT => our common short on the forum for Audio Technica

The headphone in question are either this one:

http://www.audiocubes.com/product_in...7eeded34eeec14

Or this one:

http://www.audiocubes.com/product_in...7eeded34eeec14