Plantronics DSP400 Foldable Multimedia Headset

by Plantronics

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.5 x 1.5 inches ; 8.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000VEMNRS
• Item model number: 76921-01
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (62 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #80 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Computer Accessories > Headsets & Microphones
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

For enjoying music and interactive voice applications alike, reach for your Plantronics DSP400 digitally enhanced USB foldable Multimedia Stereo Headset. Listening to music, watching videos with sound, orally communicating through the Internet, responding to language programs, and using voice-based security features are all functions commonly used with computers these days, and the DSP400 can handle them all. With the included PerSono audio control center software, you can use the headset to adjust microphone and audio characteristics like volume, bass and treble, launch your favorite voice or audio applications, as well as select audio presets like rock, jazz, or classical, all from a central software interface. The headset also folds for easy storage--an ideal feature for mobile and notebook users. The included software is only compatible with Windows operating systems, but the headset is USB ported for Windows and Mac compatibility.

What's in the Box
DSP400 digitally enhanced USB foldable Multimedia Stereo Headset, USB interface, and software.

Product Description

For passive music enjoyment and interactive voice applications alike, reach for your Plantronics DSP-400 digitally-enhanced USB foldable stereo headset. Listening to music, watching videos with sound, orally communicating through the Internet, responding to language programs, or using voice-based security are all functions commonly used with computers these days. The foldable design allows for easy storage and transport. Listen to your CDs, DVDs, or MP3 files. Its noise-canceling microphone enhances speech accuracy. The PerSono Audio Control Center Software allows users to adjust microphone and audio characteristics like volume, bass and treble, launch their favorite voice or audio applications, as well as select audio presets like rock, jazz or classical, all from a central software interface. The convenient folding mechanism is perfect for mobile use with notebook computers. The included software is for Windows, but headset is USB ported for PC/Mac compatibility.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

92 of 93 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Confusion between Plantronics DSP-400 and DSP-470, November 27, 2009

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Dr. Stuart Cheshire (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Plantronics DSP400 Foldable Multimedia Headset (Personal Computers)

After more than a year, I'm surprised to see Amazon letting this confusion persist. The old Plantronics DSP-400 connected directly to the computer's USB port, and its volume control and mute buttons were true USB HID (human interface device) controls, so they communicated directly with the computer's OS, which a lot of people like. The newer and cheaper Plantronics DSP-470 is a conventional two-plug analog headset, packaged with a separate USB sound stick to connect it to the computer. If you buy the item on this page, even though it's described as a "Plantronics DSP-400", what you actually get is just the same as the DSP-470, except you're paying about ten dollars more for it. If you want the original DSP-400 with real USB HID controls, you'll need to look elsewhere.

91 of 97 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Incorrect Item, June 12, 2008

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Joel Bethke (Grayslake, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Plantronics DSP400 Foldable Multimedia Headset (Personal Computers)

This item is not what is listed. While the site says DSP400, the headset is actually the one shown here: Plantronics Foldable USB Stereo Headset (Optimized for Laptop Use) (Audio 470 USB). I'm unsure why the box says DSP400 when the .Audio 470 is exactly what the headset is. The microphone works and sounds great, and the headset is just as comfortable as the real DSP400, but instead of being a true USB headset, it has a USB sound-card that you plug the microphone and headphones into. When the volume on the headset is turned all the way up, there is a low buzzing noise that can be heard, which was not present in the original DSP400. Instead of the digital volume control with digital mute button (my favourite part of the original headset, since it controlled default computer volume and not just the headset) there is an analog dial and a slide switch for mute.

I'm not sure why I was sold a fake DSP400 when the .Audio 470 is the same product, but $40 cheaper. I'm disappointed that the one place I found that was advertising the original DSP-400 turned out to be false. I will be returning the headset and investigating what happened.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Does what it's supposed to do, February 8, 2008

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J. Youm "Amazon shopper" (Santa Clara, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Plantronics DSP400 Foldable Multimedia Headset (Personal Computers)

It does what it promises to do...clear sound, clear dictation capability (somewhat better than the basic microphone I am using for my speech to text software - Dragon Naturally Speaking), and somewhat comfy earpads. I heard that there are better headsets out there but since this one folds into a relatively small package, it serves my purpose. I travel a lot and have to write a lot of emails, while suffering from carpal tunnel, so this is good enough for me.

Oh, and it makes my Skype session sound so much more clearer than talking over the built-in mic of the laptop.

Jiwon