John Cierpial 1008209 Posted December 26, 2007 at 03:03 PM Posted December 26, 2007 at 03:03 PM Hey guys I have a Plantronics Audioâ„¢ 350 Ultimate Performance Headset. This headset I have had for a year and now when i plug the headphone jack in, I no longer get sound unless I jiggle it and have the wire pulled taut. So I want to get a new headset. It needs to connect to my soundcard (no USB) Anybody have some good suggestions? I'll mostly be using it for ATC with the occasional flying too CTP Planning Team Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Casey Posted December 26, 2007 at 07:10 PM Posted December 26, 2007 at 07:10 PM Stick with Plantronics! Bill Casey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Phyrio 988306 Posted December 26, 2007 at 08:45 PM Posted December 26, 2007 at 08:45 PM I've got a set of Altec Lansings I really can't find fault with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cierpial 1008209 Posted December 26, 2007 at 10:22 PM Author Posted December 26, 2007 at 10:22 PM Any model numbers so I can do some comparisons? CTP Planning Team Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Phyrio 988306 Posted December 27, 2007 at 05:32 AM Posted December 27, 2007 at 05:32 AM Any model numbers so I can do some comparisons? Mine just say SRS on 'em. I went to the Altec site and couldn't find anything that looked exactly like them. I've had them for awhile so it's probably the same deal as with anything else electronic nowdays; they go to some outfit in Taiwan or India or Maylasia or Guatemala and have them build 25000 of some thing or other and then change the design the next week and you can never find the same thing again. Ah, modern life. I was looking for a headset with a mic that had two separate connectors for the mic and phones and Altec has never let me down yet. I got mine at Best Buy here. That's not saying that any other place anywhere in the known universe (and Texas) has the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cierpial 1008209 Posted December 27, 2007 at 12:18 PM Author Posted December 27, 2007 at 12:18 PM I'm just looking for one that can survive having its plugs being yanked out of my sound card connectors. I am constantly pulling out the plug either to mute the mic or so i can listen through the speakers. Apparently from what I've read, Plantronics builds headsets with thin wires who tend to not handle being yanked well. So I need a headset that connects into my soundcard and can easily have its plugs pulled out and put back in over and over again CTP Planning Team Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Morris 920567 Posted December 27, 2007 at 02:42 PM Posted December 27, 2007 at 02:42 PM No electronic device does well with having the plug removed by the wires. http://www.execjetva.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Heaney 879309 Posted December 27, 2007 at 02:44 PM Posted December 27, 2007 at 02:44 PM Yeah what Garry said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodney Aylmore 944715 Posted December 27, 2007 at 04:10 PM Posted December 27, 2007 at 04:10 PM Hey guys I have a Plantronics Audioâ„¢ 350 Ultimate Performance Headset. This headset I have had for a year and now when i plug the headphone jack in, I no longer get sound unless I jiggle it and have the wire pulled taut. So I want to get a new headset. It needs to connect to my soundcard (no USB) Anybody have some good suggestions? I'll mostly be using it for ATC with the occasional flying too I've bin through so many $50 Plantronics headphones that it isnt funny. I went through a series of $100->$150 logitech speakers. I've bought a "cheapish" set of 5.1 (logitechs Z-530's) and i still wasn't happy. However this is not a story of sadness, but one of great joy and happiness. I have two links for you, http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/icm_eng.nsf/root/products_aviation "General" Aviation Headphones (im not actually sure if these will plug into a PC via audio jack, or if they're made specifically for AC. But if your interested send them an email) I've bin using SennHeiser 2.1 HD 485 headphones. The clarity is superb, adjustable, comfortable, noise canceling, The wire to the headphones is removable, so when you transport your wires in the headphone itself dont get trashed. Only minus is no microphone, but ive got a desktop one anyway. $135 Aussie Dollars. So probabally around $180 for you yanks http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/icm_eng.nsf/root/500266 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cierpial 1008209 Posted December 27, 2007 at 04:15 PM Author Posted December 27, 2007 at 04:15 PM I realize that But what I'm saying is there are some headsets with flimsy wires that look like they'll break instantly and there are others that are very thick. I'm looking for good, durable headsets CTP Planning Team Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodney Aylmore 944715 Posted December 27, 2007 at 04:32 PM Posted December 27, 2007 at 04:32 PM Thick and strong, they're so light that ive tried to walk away several times and the plugs just fallen out of the headphone and they hit the ground. No damage. ive done it a couple times. Its a smart system, and the wires appear to be quite strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John White 824274 Posted December 28, 2007 at 04:29 PM Posted December 28, 2007 at 04:29 PM Joe, If you're constantly unplugging and plugging in just pick up one of these devices: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2262045&cp=2032061.2032365.2032388&pg=4&parentPage=family I've had a similar model for years and it's the best 10 beans I've ever spent on my computer! John Cheers, John XXX977 __________________________________________________________ "I don't want to belong to any club that will accept me as a member." -Groucho Marx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Farley Posted February 27, 2008 at 02:45 AM Posted February 27, 2008 at 02:45 AM Just bought a Sennheiser 156 USB headset after my Logitec bit the dust after three months. I haven't used it yet, but I can't wait. I hear good things about Sennheiser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bergman Posted February 27, 2008 at 04:47 PM Posted February 27, 2008 at 04:47 PM While on the subject of headsets does anyone know if there is a good quality wireless headset avaiable. can be usb or 1/8'' jack. Thanks Tom Bergman CEO of SkyWest Virtual [email protected] www.skywest-virtual.com Tom Bergman Hemisphere Virtual Airlines www.hphvirtual.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ondrej Cada Posted February 27, 2008 at 09:39 PM Posted February 27, 2008 at 09:39 PM I do have Sennheiser PC35 USB headset. It's very light, so I can barely feel it on my head, but the quality is superb. Sennheiser rulezz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Hudson 947262 Posted February 29, 2008 at 12:52 AM Posted February 29, 2008 at 12:52 AM 14.99 Wal-Mart Crystal-clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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