Plantronics HS-1

23 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Sound (33)
Microphone (15)
Bass quality (9)
Value for money (6)
Usability (2)

Negative
Comfort (20)
Portability (4)
Design (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the usability and value for money. The bass quality and microphone are also appreciated, whereas there are some negative views about the design and portability.

sound, microphone, bass quality, value for money, usability

comfort, portability, design

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headsets the Plantronics HS-1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 60/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Plantronics HS-1

alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 user reviews of the Plantronics HS-1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

72% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Thomas P. Pamelia (amazon.com)

Quality and Dependability

I've had this set of phones for a number of years. I'm not gentle with my stuff and they come on and off my head multiple times per day. I use the microphone heavily along with online gaming. This set has been bullet proof and very comfortable to...

Jul, 2009

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Consumer review by: V. Patel (amazon.com)

Great, but a little uncomfortable.

These are terrific headphones for their sound quality and the microphone. I absolutely love the sound they produce. The bass is very deep (perhaps too deep for some -- but it's the way I like my music :) and highs are good as well. They can be a little...

Nov, 2002

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Mic + headset...good for audio-video conferencing and music

This is the high end of Plantronic's 3 PC headsets. It comes with a boom mic built in, adjustable head set, and two ear muffs of medium size (about 2 1/2" diameter.) It also comes with a ~ 6' long cord, good for reaching the speaker-out jack and the...

Mar, 2002

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Consumer review by: John C Cook (amazon.com)

right speaker/side of headphone doesn't work

will attempt to get plantronics to warranty it.\nother than that I have no use for it.

Jan, 2002

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Consumer review by: MaxieX (amazon.com)

Fits my requirements

I have been wearing this headset every day for the past 3 months. Either I am used to the snug fit or I've broken them in but they are comfortable. I have had them on my head for 5 hours and there was slight irritation on my ears just like my...

Nov, 2001

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Consumer review by: B. GOODWIN (amazon.com)

No bad at all.

They look big and bulky and but fit my head just fine. The only 2 things I had a problem with is you can't turn the volume up very loud (although I must say that it is loud enough for listening to music unless it was recorded at a low volume) and if...

Oct, 2001

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

One of the best headphone and microphone sets

these are really good headphones. I voice chat with them to india, and the voice is really clear and good. they have an internal bass sort of thing, because the music sounds deep and has very good bass. It has a convenient volume control, requires no...

Oct, 2001

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Consumer review by: Nishant A Agarwal (amazon.com)

One of the best headphone and microphone sets

Oct, 2001

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Consumer review by: surfimp (amazon.com)

Very Good Gaming, Videoconferencing Headset

I bought this headset originally to use for videoconferencing, but have found that it makes an excellent gaming headset as well. The headset is very comfortable, the sound is excellent, and the mic works fine for my purposes. I haven't seen or used...

Sep, 2001

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Product Specifications

Plantronics HS1 Gaming / Multimedia Stereo Headset offers hi-fi stereo for the ultimate multimedia experience. 40mm speakers with dynamic bass response enhance multimedia games and music. The high-sensitivity microphone minimizes distortion and cancels background noise. The unique QuickAdjust microphone ensures perfect placement. Model HS1 features a convenient volume control and microphone on/off switch. Padded circumaural earmuffs and soft, hypoallergenic ear cushions provide ultimate comfort. Plantronics Model HS1 is stress-engineered for durability. The stylish new design features revolutionary elastomer materials and cool color accents. Plantronics Model HS1 enhances all your business and entertainment applications, including speech recognition, Internet telephony, listening to CDs, and playing games.