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    Behind-the-head headsets

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by hockeymass, Aug 15, 2011.

  1. hockeymass

    hockeymass that one guy

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    I need a headset with a mic. I don't like over the head headphones, they mess up my and I can't be having my hair get messed up. I'm looking at the Steelseries Siberia Neckband, but I'm open to other suggestions. Anyone have a behind-head headset that they really like?
     
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    Just for chat or for like playing games where sound is important?

    The Altec Lansing one I had used a great mic so it would be fine for chat, but not sure the speakers would be on par for what I would want to wear if I was going for music/games.
     
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    More for chat, yes, I have a pair of Klipsch earbuds for higher quality, but I'd prefer to have them not sound like total garbage :D
     
    hockeymass, Aug 16, 2011
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    Awesome! I'll have to watch the vids when I get home. I'm not really an audiophile either, as long as there's no distortion and the reproduction is reasonably good, I'm satisfied. I used one of these for years until it started coming apart:

    http://www.logitech.com/en-us/webcam-communications/internet-headsets-phones/devices/8609
     
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    Ah, I like the idea of the Siberia Neckband. I like over the ear headphones,and could try behind the neck headphones, but I don't like the earclips! They hurt my ears! Haven't watched the videos because i'm playing some minecraft, but i'll be sure to check out the Neckband.
     
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    Does anyone know what Logitech's return policy is? I know Steelseries offers 14 day money-back, but I can't find anything on the Logitech site about what they offer. I'm thinking about just buying both and returning the one I like least.
     
    hockeymass, Aug 21, 2011
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