Best Headsets for Skype

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Plantronics .Audio 995 Digital Wireless Stereo

$82.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
skype instantly recognizes the wireless headset's mic and earphones, and itunes and other programs start diverting sound to your headphones when you close and reopen them (any running programs will
from www.amazon.com
i mainly use them for skype but it does work nicely with music.
from www.amazon.com
i bought this headset for voip (skype) as a replacement for my plantronics 400.
from www.amazon.com
if you ever consider these for use with skype or other computer based internet voip (phone) applications you will be pleased.
from www.amazon.com
the testing also involved skype usage (about 3-5 hours per week).

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Positives: Comfortable, Good Battery Life, Easy To Use, Compatibility: Computers,Gaming (PC)

2 RECOMMENDED by 3 people for SKYPE

Logitech 981-000099

$21.00 Est. at Amazon

from N/A, www.newegg.com
i opted for a usb headset because i can tell skype to use the headset, while my music gets piped out the 1/8" jacks at the back of my computer.
from Scatmanbrandt, www.newegg.com
these are amazing, although you do have to turn the mic volume down, i can hear people perfectly on skype, and when i record stuff, it sounds better then any mics ive heard.
from Happy Camper, www.newegg.com
works great with skype, very clear sound.
from cvkealey, www.newegg.com
mic is useful for basic stuff (skype, ichat, etc.), but not the best for recordings and such.

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Positives: Compact, Excellent Affordability, Comfortable, Compatibility: Computers

3 RECOMMENDED by 4 people for SKYPE

Plantronics GameCom 377 Open-Ear Gaming

$36.00 Est. at Amazon

from Sqube, www.newegg.com
the inline volume controls and mute button(!!!) are very nice.in short, if you're gaming, doing skype, etc., this headset is well worth the price paid.
from Peter, www.newegg.com
i love them!i use the mic daily when i'm online, i use it for skype calls, and online games.
from Chumly, www.newegg.com
the mic still picks her up clear enough to skype with.i do find these to have very good fidelity though, and a very good purchase.
from butterz, www.newegg.com
cons: sucks with on board audio (azalia codec).slight audio clipping - only audiophiles will notice with certain music.

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Positives: Great Sound Quality, Compact, Nice Affordability, Compatibility: Computers,Gaming (PC)

4 RECOMMENDED by 3 people for SKYPE

Plantronics .Audio 355 Multimedia

$26.00 Est. at Amazon

from MGL, www.newegg.com
it has great sound even with skype, and my friend said the sound is also good from the mic, i usually don't put the headset on and use the speaker and just hang the headset around my neck and they
from www.amazon.com
i use them to chat on msn--still can't figure out the problem w/skype--and help me w/my language course, work perfectly.
from N/A, www.newegg.com
pros: great mike and headphone quality for music and skype.
from Naresh, www.newegg.com
cons: i was thinking there wud be a button on near the volume control on headset for pickup or drop the calls while on skype or else.

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Positives: Great Affordability, Nice Sound Quality, Comfortable, Compatibility: Computers

5 RECOMMENDED by 3 people for SKYPE

Blueant V1

$75.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
when recieving a call, the headset will tell you the phone number of the person that is calling you.
from www.amazon.com
when i use it for skype video calls in my bedroom, even though i have a video going at normal volume on the same machine, my girlfriend hears nothing but my voice.
from www.amazon.com
crystal clear reception recieving or sending, easy to use, and the vioce control works great!
from www.amazon.com
did not happen the warehouse decided to take inventory and was;nt sending out anything or recieving stuff.

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Positives: Good Battery Life, Comfortable, Compact, Compatibility: Mobile / Cellular

Plantronics Voyager PRO 79800-01 Bluetooth

$112.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i only use it fro driving and for skype so its not as though i go walking around in public with it.
from www.amazon.com
personally i use voip through my laptop and keep my mobile in my jacket pocket.

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Positives: Comfortable, Compact, Nice Sound Quality, Compatibility: Mobile / Cellular

G35 Gaming

$145.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i could see if you were trying to use the g35 for voice communication (such as skype) that it could be very annoying.
from N/A, www.newegg.com
one thing i would also check is the drivers for the earphone which this headset into a very useful tool for playing music on the computer or using voip communication protocols of whatever sort.
from www.amazon.com
* usable but not ideal for long voip conversations, much better for in-game chat
from uncle charley, www.newegg.com
no one has had any trouble hearing or understanding me in skype or games.

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Positives: Comfortable, Nice Sound Quality, Compact, Compatibility: Computers,Gaming (PC)

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Best Headsets for Skype

Plantronics .Audio 995 Digital Wireless Stereo

Logitech 981-000099

Plantronics GameCom 377 Open-Ear Gaming

Plantronics .Audio 355 Multimedia

Blueant V1

Plantronics Voyager PRO 79800-01 Bluetooth

G35 Gaming

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