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Cyber Acoustics Monaural Headset/Microphone AC-101
Filed Under (Cyber Acoustics) by admin on 28-01-2010
Tagged Under : AC-101, Acoustics, Headset/Microphone, Monaural
Model: AC-101
Original Language: English
Enjoy the ease of gaming, working and talking to loved ones with the help of the AC-101 headset by Cyber Acoustics. This monaural headset has an ambidextrous design with the 180-degree adjustable boom microphone. The adjustable headband and leatherette ear pad sit comfortably on your head so you can enjoy extend hours of use. The Direct Noise Canceling Microphone Technology (DNCT4) allows for reliable voice recognition so you will be clear and easy to understand.
- Voice recognition certified monaural headset
- DNCT4: Direct Noise Canceling Microphone Technology
- 180 degree microphone, Adjustable boom arm
- Adjustable headband, Leatherette ear pad
- Ambidextrous design (wear on right or left side)
List Price: USD 14.99
Lowest Used Price: USD 4.99
Lowest New Price: USD 5.89
Cyber Acoustics AC 101 Head Set - Ok For The Price But Not Great
The Cyber Acoustics AC-101 Monaural Headset & Boom Mic is the base model in their line-up, but has some representative features of low end headsets. While this unit isn't terrible, it's definitely a case of "you get what you pay for." You may want to look at some of their higher end models or check out the Creative HS-600 Headset with Noise Cancelling Microphone.
Pros
- Good Price for basic headset
- Earphone is decent quality for a basic headset
- "Voice Recognition" certified for those using that feature
- Microphone easily swivels for left or right ear use
Cons
- The monaural headset won't meet all your gaming and multimedia needs
- The list price of may be correct, but these sell for in my local brick and mortar. So you still get a better deal at Amazon, but you are saving about B0002KK620 or 7% as opposed to 28%.
- The microphone sensitivity seems somewhat low
- Durability is questionable; the wires and connectors are your basic cheap grade and won't last heavy abuse
- The head rest arm is somewhat sharp and could have used more padding; put it on with care
For my money, I prefer the Creative HS-600. They are more expensive at about to , but they give you stereo headphones and more comfortable cushion ear-pads. The microphone also seems like an improvement over the Cyber Acoustics. If you don't want to pay that much you can always look into the Cyber Acoustics AC-201 Stereo Headset/microphone, Logitech Premium Stereo Headset with Noise-Canceling Microphone, or even the Cyber Acoustics AC-850 Silver USB Stereo Headset/Microphone with In-line Volume Control.
If you need an inexpensive set for infrequent use and don't mind the wired connection, this set is worth a look. If you plan on using your headset often and don't mind spending a little more, look into the Creative set or other alternatives.
Enjoy!
