Plantronics PC Headset Speaker Switch

by Plantronics

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.3 x 6 x 9.5 inches ; 6.7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000069E1V
• Item model number: PCHSSWITCH
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (84 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #5 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Audio & Video Accessories > Home Audio Crossovers & Parts
  • #25 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > External Components > KVM Switches
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 11, 2002

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

With the Plantronics PC Headset Speaker Switch you can now can use your computer speakers and headset at the same time. No more fumbling around with plugs and wires when you want to use your headset instead of your speakers. The Plantronics PC Headset Speaker switch allows you to easily swap between the two at the touch of a button. Its small size takes up very little space. This switch is a convenient solution to your headset needs that takes only seconds to install. Just plug it into the sound card and you're ready to go. Compatible with any PC or Macintosh computer that has a sound card.

Product Description

Now you can use your computer speakers and headset at the same time with this Plantronics PC Speaker Headset switch. You can easily swap between your speakers and headset at the touch of a button. Its small size doesnM-^Rt take up any space and it installs in seconds. Plus, it mutes the microphone in the speaker position.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

51 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Only one flaw..., December 10, 2004

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R. Garrett (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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Great product, but with one glaring discrepancy: The microphone port is disabled when the switch is set to speaker output. This assumes the user won't use a microphone simultaneously with speakers, which in fact I do quite often. Other than that, a very handy device.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It does have stereo, July 15, 2004

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"jtwolan" (Houston, Tx United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Plantronics PC Headset Speaker Switch (Electronics)

Other reviews claiming mono are wrong - when I first plugged it in I too noticed all the sound coming out of only 1 channel. However I then pushed the plug fully and firmly in and it works fully in stereo confirmed by several tests and hasn't reverted back.

Sound quality?

I bought 2 of these, since I have surround sound headphones (Zalman 5.1s) and good speakers (Klipsch Promedia 4.1s) to switch between. This is combined with an Audigy 2 ZS sound card so I was very concerned about losing any quality. After comparing several sources (mp3's, speaker tests, games) with and without the switch, I'm personally not able to discern any difference in sound quality so far in the hours I've used it.

In short works in stereo and can save a lot of hassle constantly changing plugs in the back of your PC. Definitely recommended.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid switch, December 29, 2004

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Chad Walter - See all my reviews
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Having this switch spares a lot of groping around trying to change from headphones to speakers. One flick of a switch and you go easily back and forth. I notice no sound loss, interference or distortion.

Good, solid product.