I own a set of Plantronics DSP-500 headphones that are slowly dying on me. What is a good replacement USB podcast-quality headset?
The requirements for the replacement headphones are:
* Must have some sort of windscreen
* Must have a good rating for long-term use. Current headphones are used for telephony >8 hours a day.
* Noise cancelling
* USB only. Do not want analog phones with a USB detachable DSP.
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link: http://www.amazon.com/Alesis-Microphone-Podcasting-Headphones-Software/dp/B000WZKBGG
Another one that might be available in the market is USB Podcast Kit.
link: http://www.firebox.com/product/1862/USB-Podcast-Kit
Third one here is also available at amazon webstore, Logitech ClearChat Comfort USB Headset (Black)
link: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-ClearChat-Comfort-Headset-Black/dp/B000UXZQ42/ref=sr_1_cc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1288132154&sr=1-1-catcorr
Fourth one available at Amazon webstore is Plantronics .Audio 655 USB Multimedia Headset
link: http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-Audio-655-USB-Multimedia/dp/B001SEQN3K/ref=sr_1_cc_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1288132154&sr=1-3-catcorr
Fifth I found online is Creative Labs Sound Blaster World of Warcraft USB Headset
link: http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Labs-Blaster-Warcraft-Headset/dp/B002YNRT5A/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1288132154&sr=1-1-fkmr0
sixth and probably the best rated so far is Shure PG30TQG Headset Condenser Microphone, QG, and I believe is cost effective as well :)
link: http://www.amazon.com/Shure-PG30TQG-Headset-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B000WDVBRQ/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1288132154&sr=1-2-fkmr0
I also found a cordless headset with th ename: Panasonic Headset for 2.4GHz Cordless Phones (KX-TCA88)
link: http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Headset-2-4GHz-Cordless-KX-TCA88/dp/B00005UKA9/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1288132154&sr=1-3-fkmr0
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Out of all these listed above, I would suggest you to go with Shure PG30TQG Headset Condenser Microphone, for it's quality, ratings and customer reviews. One o fthe best products available in the market so far :)
Good luck!
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Word. Inching my way closer to that iPad.