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- First reviewMay 9, 2015
- Last reviewDecember 26, 2015
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- First review commentOctober 20, 2014
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Only at Best BuyTake your gaming strategy to the next level with this Corsair VOID wireless headset, which features a noise-canceling microphone that makes it simple to lay out your plan of attack, and up to 40' wireless range for flexibility as you play.
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4
Not bad, could be better
on December 26, 2015
Posted by: rootbeer
from Ohio
The day i bought these i went into bestbuy to get the Logitech G933's. When i got there however these were on sale for $90 and with the store employee's saying it's all that and a bag of chips i decided to try them instead.
so before i really start, let me tell you i like to buy and return products in the hopes that i find one so good i decide to keep it. this means i've tried just about every brand of headset there is from it's low teir to it's high tier. owned several Turtle Beaches and i hated all of them execpt the X11's. basically the only headset i really haven't tried yet is the Wireless H from that other brand
second, i review based on price i paid for the headsets. when i pay more than 100$ for a headset i expect quality, comfort, and reliability. if any of these fall short i don't keep them, which is why i've returned them all so far. for the price they fell short. the only headset i have kept and actually like is the Logitech G230, because for $40 it does very fine. it has it's flaws, but the price allows them to be looked over.
third, comfort is above all for me, and then quality comes second. i must be able to wear a headset in comfort on a slow paced game without thinking "man this hurts, i wish i had speakers".
so lets get into it then shall we? for $90 their ok. for 120-150(bestbuys ripoff price) i don't think i would keep them. for $90, i'm thinking about it.
i have until jan 15th to decide
i've had it maybe 4 days now, and normally i don't think that's long enough to have a reasonable opinion, but i plan on updating this review as time goes.
sound: i know less than your average person when it comes to sound i think, all i can say is i've owned several wireless headsets that clip, distort, or otherwise don't work as expected when loud games pump in the bass like at their opening cut scenes. i'm happy to say these don't do that. i don't know enough to comment on the rest, and haven't really used the software yet. i think maybe the bass could be cleaner but honestly there are better people to answer that question
microphone: this is what might cause me to ultimately return the headset. the thing is, with every microphone or headset i buy one of the first thing i do is turn my music to 100%, and open sound recorder. from there i put the microphone to %100 input and all setting for the microphone to be as loud as it can go. then i listen to the recording and see if my voice is as loud as my music. i do this because if you like to make recording or youtube videos you need to make sure your not one of those jerks on youtube that can't be heard without blasting your speakers.
sad to say, the microphone is execptionally quiet. i've gone to the forums, and double checked the settings. the microphone is in the best practical position and the settings are in the right place...but it's still very very quiet. to put it into perspective the bar in windows recording settings only goes up by 2 when i talk very loud, when most decent mics will fill all 10 bars at max settings.
in game and in teamspeak though people somehow still hear me without complaint. which to me is confusing, but might allow me to keep the headset.
comfort: annoyingly, the part of the headband that you can adjust doesn't stay in the position you left it very well. i set it to 6, but when i take it off and look at it again it's moved. as i type i can feel it sitting on the tips of my ears. readjusting seems to solve this but i can really feel the headband on top of my head now. i've had a few long sessions with it and it hasn't proven to be painful yet, nor uncomfortible but more time will tell. on the plus side the cups/cushions seem to be deep enough and don't sweat at all. their made of some kind of swim suit material mush like logitechs and honestly i like it. most don't but i do, because i hate sweaty leather
you can put this on your neck and fold it, but i don't like doing that because it doesn't feel great. i think it was the G230's that did a better job at this but i don't really remember
construction: i've never really had a problem with this in headsets. the X11's eventually broke down on the volume control switch but i had owned that for a awhile. these are plastic, but they don't feel like their gonna break. honestly i wish they were lighter, but most people preffer heavier plastic because their morons and don't see the value in lighter headsets and good care.
just a recap of my thoughts so far of things i haven't gone too much into. the headband bothers me, like the cushioning is plenty deep enough but perhaps not wide enough. seems to be putting pressure on my head. also i feel the bass might be too heavy,,, however i haven't touched the EQ yet so lets put that on the back burner.
i don't wear glasses btw unless i'm using my Gunners which is for those rare headaches
wireless: keep the left earcup facing the transmitter, makes a big difference. otherwise it seems to get about 20 feet. i didnt get it to walk around the house with, i just don't like having to unplug everytime i need to get out of the seat (which, is often because of kids, chores, wife asking me to do chores, it's a real hassle when the moment you get the headset on she ask me to do something else. so i need to be able to get up and down without miminal hassle)
as for the time it takes to sync when you turn it on, its about 5 seconds. it's really not bad, once it took about 10 seconds but that doesn't seem to be everytime.
other complaints:i hate that the power button must be held, i wish it was a switch or a spring loaded button. i hate having to hold it for 3 seconds because in the grand scheme of things that's 3 seconds after sitting back down that i need to wait while the games already started. especially since i turn them off everytime i get up. also, the fact that it's next to and feel exactly like the mute button means i always have to expiriment and play "which button is it this time!". this would be better if they textured one of the two buttons
mute: i really wish these would mute when you flip the microphone up, because of the other issue i just mention about the power button it's actually a hassle to find it. especially since it feels exactly like the plating on the earcup
rubber, long mic: i like this. honestly i hate turtle beaches flexible almost wire like microphones because i am the type of person that "has to" make sure it's lined perfectly after each and every taking off of the headset. i also like that it's stiff because it make flipping it up and out of my way easy. my one coveat about this is it might actually need to be longer to use and adjust in the way their positional pictures suggest for best input volume. seems too short to use it the way they suggest on the forums
battery life: i haven't time it yet, but i'm impressed so far. i charged it this morning, and haven't been nice to it sense and it says i still have %50 of the battery left and the sun has gone down. very impressive, especially since i had to leave the G930's plugged in half the day while using them basically. i even like that i can turn the power saving feature off, but it would be better if i just tweak it to just turn off later. however to be honest it hasn't actually been a problem yet, unlike the Turtle Beach XP510's i bought, which turned themselves off intentionally in the middle of your games as a "power saver" because the volume was too low ("it wasn't, trust me"). with the XP510's i had to leave music running in the background if i even wanted to use them. so kudo on not screwing that up Corsair
basically the only complaints i have about this headset at $90 is the microphone, some nitpicking on the tactile feel of the buttons, the fact that the power button is press and hold instead of a swith or just a simple press, and that mute doesn't activate when i flip the mic up.
all of these problems i might overlook, depending on how i feel about their comfort by Jan 15th. because i like their battery life and price
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Sit in comfort with this Z-Line Designs ZL3001-01MCU office chair that features a deluxe-memory-foam seat for support and a waterfall seat edge for enhanced leg circulation. Bonded leather material with a microfiber inlay provides durability.
Customer Rating
1
ordered july 2014 and on May it sinks to the floor
on May 9, 2015
Posted by: rootbeer
from Ohio
I ordered this chair July 2014, and May is here and the hydrolic is broken. it sinks to the floor, some kind of slow leak. second, the screws keep coming loose so it makes all sorts of noise and wobbles until i tighten them again, which is so hard to do that the 6 sided Bolt is actually stripping! third, the base is starting to wobble as well but as far as i can tell the screws are tight.
if you ignore all of the above, the seat looks and feels great, however it's lowest height is just a tad too high putting your legs in a bad position. i was fine with this because i just put a foot rest down there, but with the recent problems i feel i would have felt better throwing $160 out the window.
im contacting the manufacturer right now to salvage what i can
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Enjoy crystal-clear visuals with this Asus 27" LED HD monitor that features AH-IPS technology for vibrant color reproduction and Tracer Free technology to ensure fluid video playback. Built-in speakers with SonicMaster technology deliver crisp audio.
Overall
5 out of 5
5 out of 5Best display and design for a monitor.
By Rufas
from New york
This monitor has to be one of the best displays i ever seen. The display on this monitor has an AH-IPS panel which is absolutely incredible. IPS panels are known for great color reproduction and viewing angles. Even though this monitor has an IPS panel it is also great for gaming. The response times are also very low with only a 5ms gray to gray response time and 9ms input lag time. Lastly the speakers on this monitor are also amazing. If you don't have much space on a desk for speakers then these on-board speakers are great and does the job. They are two 3 watt speakers on the bottom left and right side.
rootbeer
Ohio
How loud?
October 20, 2014
I have an older asus gaming monitor and one thing I've always hated about it is that the built in 2W speakers are nearly in-audible. with a youtube video that isn't particularly loud it's impossible to hear anything. how is it with this monitor on less than ideal audio sources?
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With powerful sound, enveloping comfort and dynamic functions, the Turtle Beach Elite 800 headset delivers the future of gaming audio on your PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. Immerse yourself in rich, robust sound thanks to the DTS Headphone:X 7.1 channel surround sound and DTS surround sound modes that enhance your games, music and movies. Enjoy a reliable wireless connection with the rechargeable battery, while Bluetooth technology keeps you connected to texts and calls on your mobile devices.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Excellent features, decent execution
By Coldfeet
The Elite 800 is incredibly advanced and supports a number of platforms. The manual comes with instructions on how to use it on Xbox One and PC if you want your sizable investment to work on more than just Playstation platforms.
In general this is a very good product. I'm hoping firmware updates make it better. The Android app is a great idea and has very good features though the Bluetooth data connection breaks frequently for me requiring me to restart the app. Bluetooth voice connection for calls is solid.
My biggest gripe with the headset is that there is a significant amount of background white noise or "hiss" when the headphones are on. I was disappointed with the level of noise in the Astro A50's but these are even worse. You can even hear the hiss added onto the built-in voice prompts. On the plus side you can run these unpowered with an analog cable and the noise is eliminated. You lose surround and noise cancellation in passive mode though.
The comfort level is much better than A50's. The sound stage is decent and the separation is average. The built-in amp has a decent amount of power and bass is well represented. Hopefully an equalizer is introduced at some point. The available presets aren't bad for most things but none of them really represent a flat curve.
Overall the feature set is amazing but if you're sensitive to background white noise then look elsewhere.
rootbeer
Ohio
December 12, 2014
about the hiss: try this and comment if it works: get a wall to usb adapter and plug it into a wall or surge protector. then plug your headset into it and see if that fixes the problem
question: is there anyway to jerryrig the headset for 360 chat?
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These Plantronics RIG 200040-63 over-the-ear headset feature swappable boom and in-line microphone for versatile use. The mixer control unit lets you easily adjust the audio to suit music, gaming, movies or phone calls.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Great headset but...............
By CQRDeuce
Great headset but could've been amazing. Easy setup, great sound, and works with all consoles including the XB1. Just make sure you update the controller with the headset plugged into the chat adapter.
Only negatives would be comfort and the lack of adjustability for the mic but the mic still works fine. Comfort is the biggest downfall as the padding in the headband is non-existent. Fine for short game sessions which is mostly what I do then it's fine but if you have long gaming sessions then this may not be the headset for you.
rootbeer
Ohio
hmm not sure bout comfort
December 30, 2014
the headband doesn't bother me, and because these are lighter than turtle beaches by a lot I don't see it being an issue. I do think my ears get really warm though
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Only at Best BuyDell Inspiron I7547-3020SLV Laptop: With a 15.6" Full HD touch screen, this laptop allows you to navigate Web pages and social media, check e-mail and manage other everyday tasks as well as enjoy movies, shows and digital photos in stunning clarity.Learn more about the New Windows
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5Not practical
By mamag
I was not overly impressed with this laptop. For the money it should have had a bit more punch. The design is nice and the keyboard is smooth and nice to work on. I felt the processor wasn't enough for what I need. I returned the item
rootbeer
Ohio
January 26, 2015
what did you need it for?
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Experience accurate control during gameplay with this Logitech G502 Proteus Core 910-004074 gaming mouse that features optical technology for reliable performance. The tunable design allows easy adjustments of weight and balance for a customized feel.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Not for big hands
By Jadedmonkey99
from Georgia
Picked this mouse up to day because it looked really cool and I was replacing a G500. Sadly this mouse is to small. I'm 6'4" with big hands and using this mouse for a short amount of time gaming leaves me with a great deal of pain in my mouse hand. This is because it is to small to fit in my hand and use the buttons. It's a shame because I like the buttons and really like the sniper thumb button.
rootbeer
Ohio
January 29, 2015
get the G500s, it's the upgrade to the G500 but 1) the buttons last longer 2) it's skin doesnt fade from sweat and use 3) it's built to be sweaty hand resistant...your grip will be better than ever. same mouse but with everything better....scroll wheel still sucks though
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