Plantronics GameCom 780 Gaming Headset with Surround Sound - USB Compatible with PC

I hope this review gets to as many people as people. First I'd like to begin by saying something very important.PLEASE READ IF BUYING THIS HEADSET:Make sure to go down to the 'Speaker' icon in the taskbar and right-click it. Click playback devices find the 'Speakers: Gamecom 780' entry, and right-click again. Then click 'Configure Speakers' and navigate down to 7.1 surround. Keep clicking Test and then the Next buttons until it says that 7.1 surround is set up. If you do not do this even if you enable Dolby Surround in the headset's software you'll only be getting 5.1 virtual surround, instead of 7.1. It does make a difference, and is considerably better. I wish it explained this more in the documentation. Also note if you switch to stereo mode it still is normal stereo, this changing in the options menu doesn't screw up the stereo option at all.Now on to the review:First off, this headset in pictures looks a bit silly with the orangish red cables and what-not, but let me tell you it actually is very pleasing to the eyes in person! It looks a lot cooler than my old Razer Carcharias, which was just a lame black everywhere. Not only does it look better than the Razer Carcharias, but it feels a lot better too. Weighing a little bit more than the Razer's it just simply feels like it is constructed out of better material. It's a lot sturdier. The only 'complaint' about the durability here is the earpads kind of spin tough at first, but personally I kind of like that because if they were super loose it would be spinning when you don't want it to.On to the sound...I read literally every single review here on Amazon before ordering, and let me tell you, they aren't kidding about the sound. It literally blew me away. Sure it's just a headset and there's only so good you can get with an earpad on each ear with a speaker in each, but this is SUCH AN UPGRADE from the Razer Carcharias which is actually more expensive. It's so good that I will definitely be buying a Plantronics headset when this one becomes obsolete. Even in stereo mode (button on earpad not lit blue), it still sounds amazing and better than the Razer's. It has crystal clear highs, clear and smooth mids, and a decent amount of bass. Sure the bass could be a little more, but it's a headset for goodness sakes and for bass in music I have my car with two 12" subs to hear the bass, in headphones I just want balanced audio and that's what this headset delivers. Don't think there isn't any bass though, you can definitely feel the bass and explosions and what-not, it's not non-existent by any means. In fact, it does have a lot more lower-end than my Razer's.The mic is also crystal clear. It's so clear that I actually had to turn down my outbound because it was making me sound booming. The only complaint I have with the mic is that it picks up background noise a bit too well, but it's not the end of the world, I'd rather have it do that and be a clear good sounding mic than be super cancelling and sound subpar. So this is another plus, at least for me.Overall for $60-70 this is an absolutely amazing headset. Especially for gaming! The software could have included a bit more, but what it does include is still perfectly fine.The sound is great, the comfort is great, and it doesn't look bad either! The only gripe I have is the cord is a bit short, but it's not the end of the world I'll just buy a USB extender.If you're contemplating buying a new headset, look no further. For more money you can get the Razer Carcharias which is only a stereo headset, and even the stereo functionality on the Gamecom 780 sounds better than the Razer, let alone the fabulous virtual 7.1 surround sound that is has. It doesn't sound fake like some cheap surround sound headsets, but obviously it's not true surround sound. Still, it sounds fantastic.If you don't want to spend $150-200+ for a headset, than look no further. This is perfect for music, gaming, and even movies. It brought a new life to my music, despite some of the reviews here! Seriously, just buy this headset. I love it, and have become a fan of Plantronics having never bought their products before. 5 stars for sure, as opposed to my old 4 star Razer's. What an upgrade.

The GameCom 780 is a decent, budget, headset for anyone looking for a headset for gaming uses, and a headset in general. I'm sure some audiophiles will say otherwise, but here's my review of this headset after roughly five hours of usuage.Pros:- Sound quality is superb in comparison to other headsets within the same price range.- Perfect fit for people with medium sized, round heads.- Square ear cups fit nicely, but they will feel awkward at first. This is by far the most comfortable headset I've ever bought, yet.- Microphone is high quality as well, or so says my friends on Teamspeak who admitted that the microphone on my previous headset was terrible.The Inbetween:- Cord maybe too short for those who prefer distance from their towers in their chairs. It's just the right length for my current set up, but I feel for most the cord might be too short.- Headset might feel too heavy on one's head.- The adjustable size for the headset might be too weird for some, or just right for others. Rather than the rounded bits seen in the picture extending, their is two metal rods in both ear cups that adjust. It took me a bit to figure this out.Cons:- Volume control is NOT, and I repeat NOT on the cord like you expect. It is instead on the back end of the left ear cup. This is by far the most bizarre location for a volume, and microphone control I've come across yet. Have a tendency to scratch your head behind your left ear? Then this would be a pro for you, but for me it is not.- As mentioned above the square ear cups feel weird at first. It's not the shape, but the initial positioning for when you first put on the headset. You may, or will have to maneuver the headset on your head until you get the right feel for it.- As with the microphone, and volume control switches the button for the surround sound is located on the left ear cup, but on the bottom side.Noteworthy additions:- Drivers for the headset are finicky. Had my computer refuse to boot after installing Plantronic's drivers for this particular headset. Your experience might be different than mine, but I've read that some people with Windows 7/8/8.1 have had issues with their drivers.- OnTrac is the worst delivery company I've used through Amazon. If you live in the Seattle area do not order same-day delivery. Go with the 1-2 day delivery if you have Prime, or the standard delivery for shipment if you do not. Apparently they couldn't find my residence, and assumed that my address was incorrect, and non-existent. (I do not know those who read this, but I'm assuming those on budget with this comment.)Final words:I do recommend this headset as of right now. It's one of the better Platronics headsets I've bought, but then again I prefer Plantronics for their durability, and comfort. This headset feels like it meets my expectations.

Los audifonos llegaron en el tiempo acordado y en perfecto estado.La calidad de los plasticos se ve bastante buena y las almohadillas son super comodas. Soy una persona que usa lentes y anteriomente siempre tenia el problema de comodidad con este tipo de audifonos, pero estos son los primeros que no me calan debido a que se pueden doblar hacia afuera, dejando la oreja libre y ventilada sin perder la cancelacion de sonido externo. Las almohadillas no son de piel, son de tela, lo cual para las temperaturas que manejamos en mexico es perfecto para evitar sudoracion.En cuanto al audio, si bien es "7.1 simulado por software" es increiblemente bueno, he tenido anteriomente audifonos mas costosos y estos son superiores. No viene con los drivers en CD, se tienen que descargar de la pagina, esto es bueno ya que se ayuda a cuidar al ambiente. El sofware te permite cambiar entre modo 7.1 musica y pelicula/juego. Escuchar la musica en 7.1 es increible!Lo unico en contra es que la entrada es USB directa en lugar de contar con una interface para jack 3.5 y poder usar con el celular o dispositivos moviles. No quitare estrellas por esto debido a que estos audifonos son para la PC/laptop y tener dicha interface definitivamente incrementaria el precio.

ProsEl sonido es bueno, la función de audio 7.1 si hace notar la diferencia en juegos, películas o cualquier cancioncancContras.El precio al que lo adquiri se me hizo bien para la calidad de audio y material.ContrasDespués de algunas horas los oídos se cansan y tienes una sensación como de hormigueo. Si los usas con clima caluroso, tus orejas te empezarán a sudar luego de un rato por el material.El cable usb no es demasiado largo.

Compré estos audífonos cuando estaban en poco menos de 800 pesos mexicanos, el micrófono es excelente, la calidad del micrófono le gana a muchos micrófonos de $1,200 o más, en cuanto al audio no me quejo, no es espectacular, pero no te decepcionará definitivamente. Son muy cómodos, pero cuesta algo de tiempo adaptarse, en mi caso después de 1 semana de uso ya no los sentía.Definitivamente en el rango de precios de $700 - $900 (incluso $1,000) es lo mejor que encontrarás.Por cierto en durabilidad tiene 10/10.Contras:- Puede costar un poco en adaptarse a ellos.- El micrófono no es flexible (aunque no hace falta que lo sea, puedes susurrar y se escucha claro y fuerte)- Se conecta por USB, en mi caso esto no ha sido un problema, ya que solo los uso en la PC- Mi única queja "real" sería que a la tela que lleva arriba y en los auriculares, se le pega muy facilmente cualquier basura, ojalá fuera de otro material, de ahí en más estoy enamorado de estos audífonos.

El sonido es muy bueno, además que la calidad del micrófono no tiene nada que envidiar de otros que cuestan mucho más. Sin embargo, la diadema es demasiado frágil y después de unos meses se rompió (aún que no fue mal tratado). Lo he tenido que pegar con un montón de cinta y ya no se sienten tan cómodos como antes, por eso les quito dos estrella.

El headset me gusto, me parece buen material de construccion, no el mejor pero si bueno.Le doy 4 estrellas porque no venia con su disco de drivers y al final batalle mucho para encontrar los drivers para Windows 10.Una cosa mas y muy importante, no tiene volumen muy alto.