Customer Reviews

Xbox 360 Under Ear Headset

5 star:		(17)
4 star:		(21)
3 star:		(9)
2 star:		(6)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

I bought this headset to replace the cheap piece of crap headset that the 360 comes with. My microphone worked but I couldn't hear anything on my old one. I opened the earpice to find one of the wires loose. I tried to solder it back on, but due to the product's low quality, it just fell apart.

I researched many headsets only to be dissapointed. A truly outstanding headset for xbox live has yet to be produced. They all suck in one way or another; some more so than others. I considered the wireless headset despite reviews that feedback on the device was unbearable. A friend of mine got one and I witnessed first hand it's true crapiness.

I then decided to check out Plantronics headsets. I had worked at a call center about a year ago in which we used Plantronics headsets and found them to be great products overall. This model (Gamecom X30) is the best they have out right now, despite the snazzy looking Halo edition headsets they also have out.

Plantronics Gamecom X30:

PROS:
-Great speaker, voices come in LOUD and clear.
-Comfortable, easy to wear on long gaming sessions.
-Sleek design.
-Sturdy build.
-Don't let the "under ear" design turn you off. Once you get used to putting it on, you'll find that this design not only stays well on your ear, but is also great for using with eyewear and headphones.

CONS:
-The mouthpiece picks up air currents (ceiling fan, air conditioning) WAY too much. It lacks the foam covering on the tip, but if you still have the original headset, just remove it from there and put it on this one. It fits well and fixes this problem.
-Despite picking up the wind, the mouthpiece does a mediocre job at picking up your voice! You can ask "can u guys hear me ok?" all day long but the only way to test how you sound is to record a voice message, and then play it back for yourself. You have to really speak up to be heard at a normal tone. There is no silent speaking on this headset, that isn't to say that you have to yell, just project and enunciate.
-The biggest setback on this headset is that the mute/volume controls aren't attatched to the controler like on the original headset. They're on the cable about 16 inches above the input. Make sure to set your volume BEFORE a match!

Overall this is a good headset. It's not outstanding and I kept from giving it 5 stars because of the location of the volume controls. Despite the setbacks, this is still the best headset available, and at a couple of bucks cheaper than the original, it's a definite bargain.
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I have to wear headphones whenever I play my Xbox, so I need a communicator headset that fits under the headphones without blocking outside sounds. I tried various cell phone headsets, but they either don't fit right or don't work well with an Xbox.

This headset fits perfectly for me. Some reviewers have said it sits loosely in the ear, and that's true. Without my headphones, I also get the feeling that it will fall out, but it never does. Of course, with headphones it's secure on my head. Another nice feature is that it doesn't block outside sounds, so the audio from my headphones is not muffled. And most importantly, it's comfortable. I can wear it for hours without problems.

Another nice feature is that this headset works with both Xbox and Xbox 360. For the original Xbox, you'll need the adapter that comes with Microsoft's headset.

For those of you who are concerned about the volume control being in the wrong place, Intec makes a headset adapter (ASIN: B000FUG5V8) for the Xbox 360 that works with any headset and provides volume/mute controls just like the Microsoft headset does.

The only problem is that the microphone is weak, and that's why I gave it four stars. To get others to hear you clearly, you need to bend the microphone arm around your face so that the microphone is a few millimeters from your mouth. The microphone is so close that if I pucker my lips, I can touch it. Without headphones to keep the headset in place, it probably moves too much. But for me, the headset is easy to position and works great.

OK, first thing: the headset that comes with the 360 sucks. You know it, I know it. I've been waiting for a decent replacement, and that's just what this new offering from Plantronics is: decent. It's MUCH better than the one that comes with the 360, but it's definately not perfect. First, the UNDER the ear design is odd and takes getting used to. But, the worst part is how they did volume control - it's in the middle of the cable itself in a little box with a horrible clip: that's right, to mute or adjust volume, you must remove one of your hands from the controller then locate the tiny box on the wire and make your adjustment. Not conducive to quick battle time changes, I'll tell you!

But, still, overall - I like this product, especially at the thirty dollar price point. If it was fifty dollars, I'd pass. I'm suspicious that the much more expensive headsets work even better, but reread the beginning of this sentence to know why I didn't get those ("much more expensive").

This headset is a little funky and takes time getting used to. It's upside down feature is a little odd but over time is comfortable. It is the best 360 headset that is out to date. The quality of sound is great and it hooks up to your controller with the quick feature of mute at hand.

Don't bother with the microsoft headset, it doesn't cut it.

I MUCH prefer this headset over the stock headset that comes with the 360. however, I wish they would've kept the on-plug mute switch instead of putting it in-line where I have to stop and look at it to switch it off.

I've run the gambit on headsets for the Xbox360. I've used the standard one that comes with the console and I've tried the wireless one to no avail (that headset is junk!). This Plantronics headset is the best I've tried so far. It's light and fully adjustable. The audio quality is good and I've never had a complaint of poor mic volume/quality on the other end. If you're looking for a replacement headset or upgrade, this is the one to buy until Microsoft can fix all the problems that plague the wireless unit.

I purchased this headset because it seemed to have a reasonable price, that was it. It is comfortable in my opinion, and doesn't feel like it could fall off at all. The sound comes in very clear, but my complaint is that it is EXTREMELY difficult to communicate to others. The mic is connected to a hard-plastic straw that doesn't bend toward the mouth, and the only way that I could get the mic to pick up my voice was to either yell or take one hand off my controller in order to push the mic closer to my mouth to talk. I've been using the headset that came with my Xbox 360 instead, and I think it is a very good headset, considering it came with my Xbox 360 for free.

I have had mine for a couple months now and it works great. It seems to be quite a bit more durable than the stock headset, although I am taking extra care with it, lol. It sounds great, your teammates come though nice and clear. Also no one has ever complained that they can't hear me. No complaints about muffeling or distortion either. It doesn't go all the way in your ear, so you can still hear some of the music and sound fx from the game as well. Sometimes though, depending on how it is sitting, it makes my ear a bit sore with extended playtime. It is usable in either ear, so I just switch ears when that happens. It isn't a big enough deal for me to give it less stars, as it is so much nicer than the original headset. Once you find a comfortable spot it may not happen to you as much. It doesn't happen to me as much as it used to now. All in all it is a big improvement over the one that comes with the system.

This headset is the best I've tried so far(of 6). It is also extremely comfortable. I wore it over the weekend for a 6 hour xbox group campaign and there was no discomfort what-so-ever. After the first few minutes I can't even tell I have it on sometimes. The volume is great, and my usual playing buddies say my voice comes in at a better quality than before. Only thing I would change is putting the mute/volume next to the controller for quick and easy use. It works great, and at 25% of the price of the last headset I had.... can't beat it. It is small, with clean lines, looks cool and functions wonderfully. If this eventually breaks down the road in a year or so I will definetely buy the same one again.

I purchased this headset after the one that came with the xbox broke... Do not buy this headset, buy an overear one. This one is hard to get into your ear, very uncomfortable, and goes so far into your ear and gets covered by my brother's ear wax... Also, the mic is not that sensitive, and my friends can not hear a thing I say online. You can;t even bend the mic towards your mouth!

DO NOT BUY IT!! GET AN OVEREAR VERSION!!!

***This is an update
***Just yesterday, the mic started going bad. My voice is fuzzy... I wish I could give this a negative rating.
once again DO NOT GET THIS HEADSET!!!