tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000116061343036137.post4371478561577066110..comments2020-06-03T15:51:35.714-06:00Comments on Team FNG - Friday Night Gamers (Utah): Plantronics GameCom 380 - Excellent Affordable Gamer HeadsetThat One Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06960050789221425916noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000116061343036137.post-17263863039253134602013-02-12T22:49:30.695-07:002013-02-12T22:49:30.695-07:00Previously I owned a Plantronics Audio 70 Behind-...Previously I owned a Plantronics Audio 70 Behind-the-Head Stereo PC Headset and a Plantronics Audio 90 Multimedia Stereo PC Headset. Neither of which could be considered a real gamer's piece of equipment.<br /><br />It was like going from having my head in a bucket to emerging in a THX Certified Cinema. Nadeo's Shootmania Storm came to life. My ears tickled as rockets went flying by my head. I did a double take!<br /><br />I second the comments about comfort with glasses. I don't even notice they are there because they feel so good. The cushions are great for a long Friday night of gaming.<br /><br />I appreciate being able to turn the earpieces and slip the headset in my laptop case.<br /><br />The bendable mic boom lets me put it exactly where I want it. I don't even notice it is there. My old set's mic used to rest against my cheek. <br /><br />The volume, knob and mute switch are easily useable by touch alone. I can quickly mute without even thinking about it.<br /><br />At first I was disappointed the cord was too short but I learned to appreciate it. My old pair's cord was so long that I would find my chair wheel rolling over the cord once in a while. The GameCom 380's cord and jacks seems to be of much better quality than my previous headsets.<br /><br />Before trying the GameCom 380's I would have been hard pressed to spend more than US$20 on a PC headset. I have definitely learned the value of a good gaming quality pair.<br /><br />Maybe I'm easily impressed but I love the GameCom 380's! I will for sure upgrade to the 780's some day - hopefully sooner rather than later.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03714927992469354676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000116061343036137.post-16072141132677373842012-12-11T12:33:48.437-07:002012-12-11T12:33:48.437-07:00I have been quite pleased with these headphones. F...I have been quite pleased with these headphones. For the price they are very nice. Sound quality is good through the speakers and the mic. Haven't had them long enough to know how they will last but they seem well built and sturdy. The volume control and mic switch on the earpiece is nice and easy to adjust. I also would like some more cord. I usually have my comptuers under my desk so it is nice to have a little more length on the cord. I have a more expensive set I stil prefer, but for the price a good product.SpeedMongernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000116061343036137.post-61166951092189148672012-12-11T10:08:13.311-07:002012-12-11T10:08:13.311-07:00I think what Ender means is the part of the plugs ...I think what Ender means is the part of the plugs where your hand holds to plug/unplug them from your device.<br /><br />We looked at the headset together and the rings on the actual plug are colored, but the part your hand holds is all black, with a symbol for mic or headphones on each.<br /><br />The problem is, the symbol is black as well, so it's hard to see, especially if you're in the dark trying to plug them in. <br /><br />Maybe if the symbols were painted white, or the entire part your hand holds was colored pink for mic and green for headphones, that would be more ideal.<br /><br />Great thoughts Ender, thanks!That One Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960050789221425916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000116061343036137.post-44094895960886852292012-12-11T09:46:09.100-07:002012-12-11T09:46:09.100-07:00I have been using the headset for about two weeks ...I have been using the headset for about two weeks now. I'm comparing this to a $15 headset, and of course the Plantronics wins hands down.<br /><br />The comfort is much better on the Plantronics. I like the padding around the ears - I can wear these for much longer than my other headset because it is not compressing my ears. However, my ears do get tired at the top of my ears from holding up the headset. Maybe I have the top of the headset situated incorrectly and the ears are bearing most of the weight.<br /><br />I wish the plugs were colored instead of both being black. I always have to turn on a light to see the markings on the plugs because they look identical. Making one pink and one green would have been soooo much nicer.<br /><br />I also wish the cord was about 2 feet longer.<br /><br />Sound quality is excellent. I can hear positioning audio very well with the Plantronics set. The microphone is very sensitive. I like how sturdy the microphone is and it's limited range of mobility.<br /><br />These are a definite keeper!Enderhttp://news.friday-night-gaming.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000116061343036137.post-5036790099070198792012-12-11T08:53:51.116-07:002012-12-11T08:53:51.116-07:00Thanks for the compliment, anonymous poster! Yeah...Thanks for the compliment, anonymous poster! Yeah, Plantronics has been a solid name for years and it's nice to know there is another product to add the quality check to.<br /><br />I look forward to using it until I can try out the 780.That One Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960050789221425916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000116061343036137.post-41639800690681299532012-12-11T03:10:03.516-07:002012-12-11T03:10:03.516-07:00Great write up! You covered a lot of the concerns...Great write up! You covered a lot of the concerns we had, comfort and audio quality. Hearing that they're comfortable with glasses (amazing how quickly that kills a gaming session when it pinches your head) and audio quality, both Mic and reproduction shouldn't have surprised us. It is Plantronics and I can't remember a time I was disappointed by the audio of a Plantronics product.<br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to put it through its paces.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com