Plantronics GAMECOM 1 PC HEADSET ( 67003-01 )

by Plantronics

Product Features

• Sold Individually

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00067AS2C
• Media: Personal Computers
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,581 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

MODEL- GAMECOM1 VENDOR- PLANTRONICS FEATURES- GameCom 1 PC Gaming Headset Take command of your gaming experience with the Plantronics GameCom 1 stereo PC gaming headset. Offering rich stereo sound with maximum bass it is great for gaming as well as music. With convenient inline volume and mute controls and a noise-canceling microphone the GameCom 1 is the best choice for an exceptional gaming experience. Not for use with XBOX PS2 or GameCube. * Comfort for long gaming sessions* QuickAdjust boom assures ideal microphone placement* Noise-canceling microphone delivers exceptional speech recognition accuracy.* 40mm Speakers for Maximizing Bass response- feel the game!* Preferred by competitive gamers worldwide

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, when it works, January 18, 2007

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C. Wood (Ohio, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Plantronics GAMECOM 1 PC HEADSET ( 67003-01 ) (Personal Computers)

This headset has a good sound and, because they are lighter than other similar headsets and they have very soft cushioned ear pads, they are extremely comfortable to wear. I have also been extremely pleased with the quality of the sound recorded from the microphone. I've used this headset for voice-over recordings, online gaming, and talking on Skype, and I've been thrilled with the quality. I've recommended this set to numerous friends and family members because of the high quality combined with the low price. However, although this set has a good sound and records very well, this set won't last very long. I bought my headset about a year ago, and it has worked splendidly for the last year. But, today I was using it to record some audio for a project and it crapped out on me. The earphones still sound fantastic, but the microphone no longer works. However, because of the cheap price and great quality, I've decided to purchase another set. Some people have reported sound problems, which also happened to my sister. I suspect that problem might be related to the long cord. The cord on this headset is about six feet long, which is great for an extended reach, but bad because it means there's a bigger chance that you're going to roll over the cord with your chair or snag it on something and yank it off your head (I believe my sister did that, which damaged the headset). So, if you're careful you may be able to avoid that problem. In my case, the mic stopped working, so I assume that the wires in the positionable microphone have become frayed or loose. Although I'd expect that to happen over time, I do not expect that to happen in just a year. However, this headset is so cheap and the quality of the sound is so good, I'm still going to purchase another set. The bottom line with this set: Fantastic sound reproduction and recording capabilities from a cheap-as-dirt headset, but you pay for that in shortened lifespan.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Sound Good Price, September 20, 2007

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--chris (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Plantronics GAMECOM 1 PC HEADSET ( 67003-01 ) (Personal Computers)

I decided to give the Plantroincs Gamecom 1 PC headset a try for a few reasons:
1. Good luck with other Plantronics products in the past
2. Reports of Comfort

I'm happy to say that so far they have lived up to expectations. Good quality sound and the foam pads are much more comfortable than the faux leatherette pads found on products like logitech. I can wear these comfortably for hours even though I wear glasses. Highly recommended.

Edit:
Almost 2 years later and still using the same headset. So add "durable and long lasting".

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent purchase, September 12, 2007

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Andrew R. Turner "Andrew" (Alabama, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Plantronics GAMECOM 1 PC HEADSET ( 67003-01 ) (Personal Computers)

Purchased these from an Amazon partner company for less than $12 refurbished, but I believe it was just an "open box" set. I've been using them to play online for about a month now and am completely satisfied.

I trashed a set of Altec Lansing AHS615 because the inner speaker sat on my ear along with the surrounding support cushion - after a couple of hours my ears started to hurt.

I can wear the Gamecom models all day without a problem and, based upon other reviews, think they may be one of the best on the market. They're also very light in weight.

Sound quality is great, decent bass and high-to-mid frequency output levels - all are mixed very well.

Overall I would recommend these to anyone looking for a nice headset/mic combo that provides quality performance without being overpriced.