Plantronics GameCom Open-Ear Gaming Headset with Full Range Stereo

by Plantronics

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 10 x 4.2 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001KUSXXU
• Item model number: 79731-01
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (85 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 10, 2008

Product Description

Plantronics GameCom 377 Stereo Headset 79731-01 86

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent ...while it lasted, April 9, 2010

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noodle (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Plantronics GameCom Open-Ear Gaming Headset with Full Range Stereo (Personal Computers)

I use this headset for (gasp...) professional tasks. My job requires me to be on the phone a lot and we use VoIP, so I wanted something comfortable that would also allow me to listen to listen to music when I'm not on the phone. This headset fits the bill perfectly, sounds incredible, and the vented design keeps me alert to other people in the room when I need to be.

BUT...

I put these into service in October and here it is April and there's a crack forming in the headband. While these do see extensive daily use, they generally stay put. (The whole reason for getting a comfy multi-purpose headset was so I WOULDN'T have to take it off.)

I examined the headband, removed 4 little screws to look inside it, and discovered that the center band (the expandable part) is held to the outer pieces with only two screws and about 1/4" of plastic overlap. This overlap (surprise surprise...) is exactly where the band is cracking.

In short, Plantronics has the right idea, and a few small refinements to the design would make it perfect, but for long-term daily use, I'll have to look for something a little tougher.

UPDATE: Krazy Glue has provided some structural reinforcement to the aforementioned weak point in the headband - so far it's been on there for about a month and hasn't cracked any more.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great headset for the price, but gets uncomfortable, August 2, 2009

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L. J. Halloran (Ft. Hood, TX) - See all my reviews
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Maybe this is every headset, but this one gets uncomfortable to wear after about thirty minutes. I'm readjusting it constantly. I'm going to try to find a way to make the cushoining on it taller, so the hard speaker housing isn't pressed to my ear. Also, the velvet cushion is a it itchy.

As for good things, the sound quality is a 9.5/10. When I play FPS games online, I can hear people walking anywhere around me - including above and below. The mic is crystal clear. I like having the two separate plugs so at times I can unplug the headphone jack and hang the headset around my neck and still use the mic. The cord is long and very sturdy and doesn't get tangled. I wear glasses but the cushions don't interfere with them.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Headset!, August 18, 2009

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Michael S. Perry (Webb City, MO.) - See all my reviews
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This Plantronics GameCom Open-Ear Gaming Headset, is an absolutely excellent product. Headset is very comfortable, with very large ear cups, and an excellent quality microphone. I am involved in internet radio broadcasting, so mic quality is a must. I am very pleased!