PS3 Special Forces Headset Customer Reviews
This review is from: PS3 Special Forces Headset
I Decent purchase, Just got this item and I have to say, I was anticipating something that was a little more then what I got. Now don't get me wrong, this is a good item, but I thought it would help eliminate the outside noise that you can hear all too well when using a regular Bluetooth headset. Having got this little gripe out of the way, let's break down the item.
Pros
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1. Comfort-I give this a solid 4 stars for comfort. Only the very ends of the Headset, where the mic is located, actually have any force against the neck. Put one hand on top of the other and set them in your lap, that about how much pressure you would feel, so this is very comfortable. As for the ear piece, it's light and while it looks like it would be bulky or awkward, it was obviously well designed. I barely feel it in my ear, yet it gives clear sound at a good volume level. And even with the piece in my ear, I can clearly hear someone talking to me out of that same ear.
2. Clarity -Here I have to break this down into two sections. First is the clarity of the mic. Having done a quick initial test recording of normal speech, as well as whispering, it was easy to hear my voice in each case. However, if you mumble your words or don't pronounce them too clearly, it could be a bit difficult for your team to hear the correct words. I give the mic 3 stars. (side note){Yes, I said recording. I plugged the headset into my computer first, just to see if it would work, and it functioned perfectly.}
-For the earpiece, clarity is still pretty decent. Listening to me own voice is fine, but if your an audiophile, you wouldn't want to listen to music with this. (If your an audiophile and you like listening to music with this earpiece, your not an audiophile at all, stop lying to yourself.) For plain ol' comm use, I give this 3.5 stars.
3. Ease of Use -The cord is just as advertised. In a word, massive. I could walk almost across my living room and forget about the wire most of the way, till it tugged the USB out of the port. And even using the headset with my computer, it was a simple PlugandPlay. Nothing to worry about later, no disks to lose, just sweet, sweet gaming. 4 stars.
Cons
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1. Outside Noise -Now as I noted before, this thing does still pick up some ambient sounds. Don't expect to be able to play and only ever have your voice be heard over the comm system. That being said, I bought the headset hoping for no outside sound being picked up, so I'm kinda disappointed. Not enough to send this back, but be aware of the limitations of something that, considering what a real throat mic goes for, can be considered cheap.
2. Cord -Honestly, I first unwound the cord, and then had to keep unwinding. I took for granted just how long this thing really is, use a tape measure to see how far 13 ft really is, if you don't already know. Your going to want some way to keep the cord in check, even while your using it. A rubber band or even the twist-tie that it comes packaged with should work just fine, though I recommend a CableCuff myself. I use the small ones for most of my small electronics wires, they work like a charm with just about everything, this monster cord included. The real reason I consider so much cord to be con is because they don't give a good way to keep it out of your way. Unless your sitting near a wall or something, there's a good chance someone could trip over the cord and either yank the headset off your neck, or even damage the cord. A little care is more then enough to combat this problem though, so it's not a major pain in the neck. (Joke intended)
Overview
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The long cord is a mixed blessing, and this is a cheap member if it's product family. That being said, it's still a good buy, and it doesn't need constant charging like a well-used Bluetooth will. Even if I don't always use this, it's a good backup for if my Bluetooth fails, or if I need to charge the wireless headset. A solid buy if your looking for a good gaming mic.