Koss CS100 Speech Recognition Computer Headset, Silver and Black

I bought my first Koss Communications USB Headset with Microphone (CS100-USB) out of desperation. I have a lovely computer my brother bought for me when my previous one went down a few years back. The only problem with that computer is that it came with a terrible sound system, and no way to expand it. It's a work-based computer, but due to its high processing power and good array of RAM, it works great as a medium-grade gaming computer.In order to utilize it the way I need to, I had to come up with a way to make the USB system provide decent sound from both my system and my voice, in order to record videos for my Grandma's Gone Gaming YouTube channel.I tried half a dozen or so USB headsets, that didn't adequately provide much of anything, PLUS they added an overlay of electronics noise, through the USB connection...VERY aggravating. Another problem with many of the other headsets I tried, is that they were very heavy and tight, therefore troublesome to me in several ways, physically.So I started trying the lightweight ones. Each one had pros and cons, but then I landed on this one. It has a good noise cancellation system that works. It's not perfect, but it's way better than some of the others I tried. As long as I adjust the mic correctly before I begin recording, I have no problems with that part of the equation.The quality of the recorded sound is EXCELLENT. I get no feedback, except for an occasional hum or breath-burst if I have bumped the mic somehow, getting it too close to my mouth. A simple adjustment takes care of that. Many people have commented that my sound has been recorded quite clearly and crisply, which pleases me.The set doesn't have a built-in on/off and volume control fixture. All volume control is accomplished through the system's built-in control, and it works seamlessly. If I want to record more loudly or softly, I adjust the volume on my computer...done.The headset is snug enough to be firmly placed on my head, but not tight and restrictive to either my head or ears. I can wear it for long periods of time, without discomfort. The earpads are ON-ear, not OVER-the-ear, so they don't stop ALL the noise around from filtering in, which is fine, because I like to include some interaction with others in the room at times, plus I NEED to be aware of what's happening around me.On the other hand, the pads fit snugly enough on my ears to keep out most of any sharp or invasive sounds, and for other voices to be recorded enough to be easily heard by my watchers/listeners, the others in the room have to be standing right next to me, and speaking fairly clearly. It all "works for me."There are only two things I'd love to see improved for this headset:(1) The adjustment sliders above the headphones, to which the head brace is attached, aren't well-designed. In order to keep the adjusters moved out at about 3/8" on both sides, I've learned to resort to a small piece of clear packing tape on either side, because otherwise I'm always having to re-adjust the sliders, which gets annoying really quickly. Since I've used these headsets for quite some time, now, it's just something I do immediately, upon receiving a new set.(2) As wonderful as the sound quality and ease of use has been, the headset isn't the most durable set I've ever seen or used. It's not the most fragile, either, but it has a definite effective usage time for me, that seems to be about six months. Then the earpad swivels begin to wear out, and the earpads themselves get worn to the point that they aren't as soft and cushiony as they were in the beginning, and they begin to irritate my ears.Since this headset is quite inexpensive, that's not been a huge problem. I pass on the headsets to my seven grandkids (out of our almost 22) who live here with us, with their mom (our youngest daughter) and dad. Everyone, then, gets to benefit from the headsets, over time. Then, when (after a year or so), the additional (hard) use has broken some other parts of the sets, they are thrown away, just in time for a newer pair to be passed down.Again...it works for me. :-D

I have always loved the Koss Brand.I tried another brand, but returned it and ordered these.Better price point, exceptional performance. Fantastic sound and the microphone provides perfect quality.I almost can't tell I'm wearing them. Plus they don't interfere with my eyeglasses. No discomfort during use, and no ear pain.

The headset is very light and comfortable, it might seem fragible but it is made of pretty good material. It will not apply pressure to your ears, and the earbuds are very comfortable, as well as having a slight 30º degree rotation (on its axis).As far as sound quality goes, it is above average compared to other cheap headsets out there (~20$US seems to be the above average price). The speakers sound pretty decent, as long as you use them for voice. The high notes are pretty notable (accentuated a little bit too much), the midrange is ok, and the bass surprisingly manages to perform very well for the price. It is there and it serves the purpose of voice chat.As far as the mic goes, it is not a professional mic (those are $30-$200), but it manages to perform well.The microphone is very omnidirectional, so keep in mind for example I have a somewhat loud computer fan half a meter away from the mic, and you will hear it in the background.As far as voice range goes, it manages to capture low notes pretty decently, again I have to restate, for the price, it is what you get. If you are not doing a radio show or a podcast, then this is great for voice chatting, gaming, voice recognition, etc.A good tip would be to adjust the mic to be above the mouth by a few degrees and also turn its inner face way from you. Doing so allows for a better sampling of your voice as the recording will not be crippled by constant air noises from your breathing.On the technical side, you might want to note that the microphone also has an outer side, so not only it captures your voice, but the ambient noise. The cord is pretty long, just enough to be comfortable, but not long enough for you to roam freely (I have it plugged in the front of my computer).Final note: Good headset for the price, good for people on a budget.Recommendation: If you want better quality, pay more, but if you just want to voice chat on Skype, this is great and cheap. Always test audio products before you buy them.

Got it for online school. It is good for the price. At first, they were tight and hurting my ears but in time they loosened up. Now they are a bit loose but still ok and stay on my ears. I do like this headset because if the padding on the ears. The mic is good, it is just what I wanted but it is not the best that you can get. If you have a low budget this will do .

Me gusta la claridad de el sonido, pero me decepcionó la cancelación de ruido, no es muy buena.por comentarios creía que era estupenda,pero o sorpresa no lo es

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When I first got these out of the box they appeared fairly cheaply made but they work exceptionally well and I'm very happy with them for the price. I use these with an Icom 9700 transceiver, mic gain has to be reduced from stock, received audio is fine and transmitted audio is better than the stock mic. Better than spending more than 5x the price on expensive amateur radio specific brands beginning with H.

Great mic for speech recognition