Dynamic, full-range stereo for calls, music, movies and games in clear, rich sound
Versatile noise-cancelling boom microphone lets you be clearly heard, rotates out of the way, and can be worn on the left or right side
Adjustable padded headband and foam ear cups for a personalized, comfortable fit
Convenient in-line controls make it easy to adjust volume and mute the microphone
Works with Windows-based PCs and common calling applications including Logitech Vid HD, Skype, Gmail, Yahoo! Messenger, Windows Live Messenger and AIM
Product Details
Product Dimensions:
9.4 x 2.8 x 7.8 inches ; 9.6 ounces
Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
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Item model number: 981-000353
Average Customer Review:
Logitech Stereo Headset H250. Chat and listen in comfort. Enjoy clear calls and rich stereo sound from this all-purpose headset with an adjustable padded headband and in-line audio controls.
This review is from: Logitech Stereo Headset H250 - Graphite (981-000353)
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The two questions that should be asked about this headset are, does it work and is it worth the $30 asking price?
As to the first question, yes they do work, and actually work quite well. The second question will be answered later.
For my test I used Dragon's Naturally Speaking software, a program notoriously fickle on what microphones it will accept. Those familiar with this software know that the mic must be within an inch or two of the mouth in order for the program to accurately translate what is said. Due to slightly bulky earphones the mic on this unit cannot be moved closer to the mouth and stays a good 2 to 3 inches away at all times. Upon seeing this I was sure the test would fail.
Surprise, surprise! Not only did my dictation convert to the screen successfully it never once missed a word or command. Quite impressive.
I also tried it with Skype and got good results with successful voice transmission.
Just for fun, I tried this unit with a TV blaring in the background while transcribing with Dragon. Not a hitch or obvious problem. Noise cancelling works quite effectively in that respect.
Another test involved listening to mp3 songs ranging from hard rock to soft ballads. Sound reproduction isn't bad but isn't stellar, either. Let's be truthful and admit the average user is not going to buy headphones with a microphone attached for music listening, so I wasn't expecting Sennheiser quality.
Do appreciate the inline volume control, though. This allowed me to turn the volume down or even shut off the mic for those times when I didn't want my voice transcribed to the screen.
I did find one advertising point a little misguided. Logitech makes note of the headset's ability to be worn with the microphone to the left or right merely by rotating the mic on its swivel and flipping the headset around. Well, that's nothing new and I can't remember ever having a headset that didn't have a mic swivel or the ability to be flipped around. For those that aren't sure, the ear cups are marked R or L on the inside band.
Previous reviewers of other Logitech headsets have made mention of lackluster construction quality and the inability of those with large heads to comfortably wear these units.
I had no problem with fit and it appears there is quite a bit of adjustment travel for those with larger heads. Of note, there is a foam pad that lines most of the head brace and this undoubtedly reduces the maximum size (and it appears there is no easy way to remove this pad without leaving residue). I really see no reason for this foam since these are lightweight but I'm sure some users will want it for various reasons.
As for fit and finish, this unit is slightly heftier than previous Logitech models with larger ear cups and a slightly thicker headband. While engineering was admirable I could tell that the foam ear cup coverings are bound to fail soon. As typical with these headsets, the foam is not high quality (what foam is?) but the odd, square shape may mean a tough time finding replacements. In addition, the foam is quite obviously of the "stretch to fit" design and it soon became apparent they were starting to slip, but it appears there may be glue holding them tight (I tried tugging and couldn't get the foam to budge much).
By the way, some previous Logitech units claimed Apple OSX compatibility but that apparently didn't always work (some Apple computers don't have dual headphone/microphone jacks). This unit is strictly a Windows proposition so keep that in mind.
Now we come down to the second issue - price. At $30 these are quite pricey when compared to similar units by Koss and Coby that are going for $10 to $15 less. Worse yet for Logitech, some USB and wireless units are coming down in price and could soon dip into this price category.
Even with a Logitech 2 year warranty standard (most others seem to average 1 year) these units are considered a disposable item not worth the postage to return. As a tech we call these "FRU" or field replaceable units. That means we toss them in the trash as they fail and break out a new one.
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This review is from: Logitech Stereo Headset H250 - Graphite (981-000353)
You see the strip of padding at the top of the headset in the picture? Well, if you're female (or male with long hair), the first thing you will want to do is rip that sucker off. I am pretty sure I have developed a few bald spots due to my hair getting stuck in it over and over again. THANKFULLY, removing the strip left no sticky residue, just clean plastic. What's left of my hair should be padding enough to keep me comfortable. Thanks Logitech for your excellent hair removal product. If that were its only use, I would give it 5 stars, because it surely did the job well. Ouch....
This review is from: Logitech Stereo Headset H250 - Graphite (981-000353)
Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?)
These seem to be well made for the price, and I like the sound quality and clarity of the speakers. I called my sister on Skype, and the unit did the job. The cord is six feet long with two color-coded plugs for speakers and microphone. The cord has a volume and mic mute control with a clip to attach it to your clothing, but the mute button is way too hard to slide. Unfortunately, I don't think I could wear these for long without becoming irritated by the pressure and the itchy foam covers on the speakers. I also don't think this thin foam will la...
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