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Plantronics Audio 45 36969-01

Plantronics Audio 45 36969-01

20 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Sound (8)
Value for money (6)
Microphone (3)
Comfort (3)
Portability (2)

Negative
Bass quality (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the usability and microphone. The comfort and value for money also get good feedback, but many are critical about the bass quality.

sound, value for money, comfort, microphone, usability

bass quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headsets the Plantronics Audio 45 36969-01 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 60/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Plantronics Audio 45 36969-01

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of the Plantronics Audio 45 36969-01 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

71% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: David Paige (amazon.com)

No software needed

I am very happy with my .audio 45 headset. It is very easy to use: just plug it into the USB port. XP recognizes it and automatically installs it as a human interface device. No drivers are needed. \n \nYahoo! Messenger and Skype both recognize it and...

Oct, 2005

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Consumer review by: David Paige (amazon.com)

No software needed

I am very happy with my .audio 45 headset. It is very easy to use: just plug it into the USB port. XP recognizes it and automatically installs it as a human interface device. No drivers are needed. Yahoo! Messenger and Skype both recognize it and...

Oct, 2005

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Plantronics USB STEREO HEADSET ( 64603-03 )

Yes its USB, but you have to use the Plantronics software that you have to download from their site since you are not plugging directly into your soundcard. Their application is horrible and not user friendy. Chatting sounded very tinny and I couldn't...

May, 2004

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Consumer review by: klarms (amazon.com)

Plantronics Audio45 USB Headphones

This inexpensive headphone set worked great from the moment of plugin on both Mac and Windows. It has a mic mute and volume control on the wire as well. The sound quality was good. It is thin plastic and time will tell how durable it is, but it was...

Feb, 2004

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Consumer review by: Karen Armstrong (amazon.com)

Plantronics Audio45 USB Headphones

Feb, 2004

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Expert review by: Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Plantronics Audio 45 USB headset with mic review

With VoIP services becoming the next big thing, Plantronics are hoping that its entry level headset for the PC, the Audio 45 will offer everything that beginners will need from a USB headset. The headset comes with a telescoping microphone boom...

Doesn’t need software to work

A little less bass than other models

Despite no 3.5mm option sticking with USB does mean any laptop can use them.

Apr, 2004

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon review summary for the Plantronics Audio 45 36969-01

alaTest has collected and analysed 7 user reviews of the Plantronics Audio 45 36969-01 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 1.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headsets on Amazon.co.uk.

14% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Paul Skirrow (amazon.co.uk)

Not compatible with Windows Vista

This headset is not compatible with Windows Vista. Plantronics originally told me it was but after lots of messing around they decided it wasn't and they are not going to produce an updated driver. Save your money and buy from a manufacturer that...

Jun, 2007

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Consumer review by: Paul Skirrow (amazon.co.uk)