Logitech Gaming Headset G330 (Black) | 
| Brand: Logitech
Category: CE
List Price: $49.99
Buy New: $22.38
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Seller: Electronics Expo
Rating:  72 reviews
Format: CD
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: N/A
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 9.4 x 10.9
Warranty: 2 years warranty
MPN: 981-000176
Model: 981-000176
UPC: 097855062178
EAN: 0097855062178
ASIN: B002I3OZB2
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Adjustable, behind-the-head design provides a lightweight, personalized fit - the first of its kind in gaming headsets | | • | Silicone-lined headband and pivoting ear pads relieve pressure from extended wear. | | • | Noise-canceling microphone reduces annoying background noise; position the flexible microphone | | • | Connect digitally to any USB port for enhanced audio or directly to your PC sound card via 3.5 mm jacks. | | • | In-line audio controls let you adjust the volume or mute the microphone without pausing the action. |
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Product Description
A gaming headset that gives you comfort that won't quit.With an adjustable, behind-the-head fit and a silicone-lined headband, this gaming headset gives you comfort that won't quit. Adjustable, behind-the-head fit
It gives you a lightweight, personalized fit-the first of its kind in gaming headsets. Comfortable design
The silicone-lined headband with pivoting ear pads relieves pressure so you can stay comfortable for hours. Noise-canceling mic
It reduces annoying background noise for clear, intelligible voice commands. Flexible, rotating boom
You can position the microphone right where you want it-and rotate it out of the way when you're not using it. USB adapter
You've got options-connect digitally to any USB port for enhanced audio or directly to your PC sound card via 3.5 mm jacks. Inline audio controls
You can adjust the volume or mute the microphone without pausing the action. Durable headband construction
The spring-steel core is strong yet flexible. Low-profile speaker drivers
You'll enjoy more accurate sound thanks to the neodymium magnets. Optimized EQ
When you're connected via USB, it gives you enhanced audio with higher highs and lower lows. Cable management wrap
Don't need the whole cable? You can wrap it up and keep it out of the way.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 72
 A little pricey, but definitely a high quality headset by Logitech October 18, 2009
Eric S. Olstad (New Jersey, USA)
19 out of 21 found this review helpful
With the G330, Logitech delivers a comfortable headset with surprisingly high sound quality. I would definitely recommend this product provided you're willing the spend the cash, which is considerably high for a wired headset.
I suppose I'll discuss the comfort first since that seems to be the major marketing point for this product. This is the first set of behind-the-head headphones I have ever seen that are adjustable. It seems like an obvious addition, but a welcome one. Now even people with bigger heads (like me) can look at "one-size-fits-all" and actually believe it. For me, the major issues effecting these behind-the-ear type headsets is the tightness and sharpness where they hang on your ears. Logitech seems to have nailed down both of those flaws. The tightness is adjustable and the hook around your ear is not even noticeable. All I feel while wearing these is the foam on my ears, which is soft. In addition, the ear pieces pivot slightly to take into account different types of ears. So, without a doubt this is the most comfortable headset (or behind-the-ear headphones) I have ever worn.
Now onto usage. The cord from the headset has a control box to allow for volume control and muting. On the control box is a belt-clip for attaching to clothing. It's light enough that if it's dangling, you probably won't notice it. Down from there on the cord, you'll find a velcro strap for neatly storing the wires -- a nice touch. And finally, the output plugs. These are 2 stereo jacks with embedded, color-coated labels for each to let you know that one is for the headphones and one is for the microphone. With these jacks, you can plug them into your sound card. But, like me, you'll probably want to use the provided USB adapter. The jacks plug into the adapter and then you plug that into a USB port. Windows (I'm using Windows 7 RTM) will immediately recognize this as a sound device, so there must be some kind of sound card type logic within the USB adapter (which is why I suspect the price is so high by the way). By default Windows will make this your default sound device so you will hear all your game audio through the headphones and all the voices through your PC speakers, which is the exact opposite of what I wanted. But with some simple changes to the sound devices in windows, you can swap that around so the game audio goes through your speakers and the voices go through your headset. You will likely also need to configure whatever game software you're using to work that way as well. Both Steam and Games for Windows Live allow you to do this. Just go into settings and select the G330 sound device for voice input and output, then select your audio card for game audio (music and SFX) output.
Now, had the audio configuration never defaulted to the G330 being my default audio device, I might not have had a chance to experience the sound quality that comes out of these bad boys. I have a 5.1 surround sound system, but if I didn't, I would be glad to use these for my main gaming audio device. They really sound tremendous. I was very surprised to hear that kind of quality audio coming from these little headphones. It's a very full sound, and loud without distortion. The microphone is also top quality. I recorded my voice and played it back to hear how it sounded. It was clear and defined -- definitely better than what I'm used to with Xbox Live headsets.
About Xbox Live... my only bad point about these. There is no adapter to turn them into a mono headset for use with Xbox Live. I tried buying a cheap splitter to turn the 2 3.5mm stereo jacks into 1 2.5mm stereo jack, but the adapter was a splitter and ended up combining the signals into a choppy output. So, you definitely need some kind of special adapter. I don't know if Logitech sells it or not.
So, other than that, these are top notch. I definitely recommend. Another fine product by Logitech.
One of the most well built and economical headsets I've used September 27, 2009
Computerdude1032 (St. Paul, MN)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
I'm a big gamer, and enjoy voice chatting while playing my games, and sadly, up until this point I've just been using an Xbox 360 headset for everything. Other headsets were either too expensive for what they offered, or were cheap and of terrible quality. This logitech headset is priced reasonably (only ten dollars more than the Xbox 360 headset, by comparison), but offers the a level of quality that I've only seen in headsets offered at triple the price. The microphone quality is amazing (people have actually commented that they can hear me more clearly now), the sound quality is amazing, and the level of comfort is amazing. Sure, it's not the best looking headset ever, but as a gamer it exceeds my expectations in every other category (which are the ones that count).
If you're like me and have been settling with junky headsets for years, do yourself a favor and buy this logitech unit. You won't regret it!
Nothing better...well maybe. February 24, 2010
Glen Welch (Orlando, FL, US)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
The Logitech Gaming Headset arrived on a cold day in january. All was lost as I was being murdered in killzone 2 and COD. Package contained adaptor and headphones. I pulled them out tweaked them with my ps3 and bang ready for action. Now to list the good stuff,
Pros:
Lightweight
Very Comfortable (Have worn them for 5 to 6 hour mark for 4 to 5 days without issue)
Wouldn't reccommend them for anything above 24 hours as you need to get a life and go do something else.
Sound Quality (I can hear A$$%#les sneak up on me now. I can hear what people say clearly.)
Adaptor for PC
Color (I like Red and if you don't then your not smart. Just kidding gees.)
Easy of use
Cons:
Wasn't sure it was working at first but that's my problem trying to figure out how to use with ps3.
Not Bluetooth (But I never have to charge it.)
Has to use 1 usb port
Sensitive mic (don't fart too loud, that will get you fragged.)
Having to actually hear people act like retards online now.
Price is a little steep.
I love these headphones more than my wolf t-shirt that brought me riches.
Lightweight, good sound quality November 7, 2009
Lisa Shea
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The Logitech Gaming Headset G330 is a behind-the-ear adjustable headset with rotating ear pads and a swivel microphone. It offers both a USB and a headphone-microphone jack set.
For people who normally use over-the-head headphones, it will take a little getting used to this style. Instead of the band resting on the crown of your head and the headphones sort of "hanging" over your ears, in this case the band goes behind your head for stability and the ear pads have little plastic loops which sort of sit on top of your ears.
The whole setup is in general much lighter than over the head headphones. Usually they press on your ears as a result and hurt after a while.
Logitech did a good job here finding a balance between light and functional. With the adjustable band you can snug it up until it fits closely, but the unit is light enough that you don't feel much pressure. With the gentle swivel on the ear parts, you can angle it so they fit against your ear. I normally wear Bose headphones when I need to use headphones (which isn't often) and these are just as comfortable for me.
I was impressed with the sound quality. My normal desk speakers are Harman / Kardon and the headphones compared well, playing through the highs and lows of a full ranged piece of music. You need that kind of detail when playing many games, to hear the soft approach of footsteps and to appreciate the thundering blast of a missile.
The microphone swivels out of the way when you don't need it, and moves in place when you do. A nice feature.
For whatever odd reason, I couldn't get the USB connector to work in my Dell system. I tried a number of things and it just wouldn't play sound through the headphones. I did get it to work fine when I removed the USB connector part and just plugged the normal headphone and microphone jacks into their respective ports.
Just in case it was my system, I had my boyfriend try it on his laptop where he does his music mixing work. He liked the quality and comfort - but he also had a problem with the USB connector. He had to use the two ports.
Maybe it's just something about our systems, but it was worth noting.
There's a small control box on the cord so you can quickly turn off the microphone without unplugging the unit or going to your computer's settings.
Well recommended for someone looking for a light, behind-the-ear style of headphone system who needs the microphone attachment.
A great, lightweight headphone and microphone set October 14, 2009
Paul Tinsley (Colorado Springs, USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I'll dive straight into the pros and cons:
Pros:
1). Lightweight - nothing like wearing circumaural ("full size") headphones.
2). Comfortable fit - the arm that holds the speakers sits at the back of the head, rather than on top. The arm curves out from the speakers and fits very snugly over your ears, rather like sunglasses and is surprisingly comfortable.
3). You can extend the arm easily to fit larger heads.
4). Noise canceling microphone on a rotating boom - so it can be stashed away to one side when not in use. The boom has a nice smooth action and has a 270 degree range of rotation.
5). A USB adapter - you can plug the set directly into your soundcard audio ports or connect via USB.
6). In-line audio control with microphone mute that has a clip so you can affix the small box to clothing and avoid the wire tangling with your neck.
7). Very simple - just plug it in and your done.
8). Great for LAN parties too, due to it's simplicity and lightweight design.
9). The microphone delivers a crisp reception and appears to discard a fair degree of unwanted background sound.
10). You can wear these over glasses, but they will feel heavier.
11). Good quality sound for the price. These will not deliver the knock-out audio that circumaural 5.1 headphones can, but they are the best sounding behind-the-ear headphones that I have ever used and I have been gaming for over 27 years! They will definitely help my comfort level over long gaming sessions!
12). Great with Skype and an even more justifiable purchase if you want to be hands-free when making calls over the Internet.
13). Good build quality. The set feels solid and doesn't creak or have the feel of cheap plastic.
Cons:
1). A short audio cable that measures 81 inches. Depending on your motherboard, you need to be able to plug into the front or rear audio ports. I found the length was too short and I had to buy some cable extensions to get the most comfortable length. I suggest you measure out some string to test if 81 inches is OK for your setup.
2). A minor con as this will not affect everyone as it is a preferential matter - there's no adjustable crocodile clip so you can't attach the wire to your collar. The clip for the audio control can serve this purpose, but it's harder to affix than a crocodile clip.
3). The clip is just like the clips on pen lids. It feels pretty solid, but may eventually snap with extensive use. I suggest using such clips carefully and only part them a little to get them to bite onto clothing.
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