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    Philips Earbud Multimedia Headset w/Noise canceling microphone SHM3100/37 (2Pk)-SHM3100/37-2pack-$8.99 @buy.com

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Cin', Dec 9, 2008.

  1. Cin'

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    I bought these when the same deal was available a while ago. Shipping was pretty slow but it was worth it.

    Specs
    Frequency Range: 12Hz - 20,000Hz (earbuds) 80Hz - 15,000Hz (mic)
    Sensitivity: 106dB (earbuds) -42+/-3dB (mic)
    Impedance: 16 Ohm (earbuds) 2.2k Ohm @ 1k Hz (mic)
    Maximum Power Input: 50mW (earbuds)
    Cable Length: 6.6ft!
    Plugs: 2x 3.5mm (one for mic, one for earbuds)


    Opinion
    Pretty good deal for $9, the sound quality on the earbuds is better than any other cheap pair of earbuds I've seen in the $10-$15 range. They are comfortable too, and have little foam things you can put on them if you want.

    I was pleasantly surprised with the mic, I can just leave it hanging off the cord without clipping it to my collar or anything and it works well enough that people can understand me in games. I'd imagine you'd have problems if there was a lot of background noise though since the mic is omni-directional.

    Having 2 pairs is a nice bonus, I could just give the second pair away but I think I'll keep it for a spare.

    The cord is looong! A little too long, but you can always wrap part of it up with a twist tie or something, and I usually find headphone cables a little too short so this is still a positive IMO. It's also nice that it has 2 3.5mm plugs since those are the ports my laptop has, but that could be a bad thing if you want to use them on a device that has a 2.5mm headset plug, since you'd need an adapter.
     
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    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Good deal, I should pick these up with the BT headset they have on sale.
     
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    Thanks, Cin! Long time no speak!

    I bought two sets of these. Thanks for the heads up. You can never have enough headsets!
     
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    Yes, I'm sure you will enjoy them very much ;) :) :D
    Did you order?

    Yes, it's been a long time! :( ;) :)
    Glad you got them...I'm ordering when I get home ;) :) Gonna give an extra set to my best friend for XMas along with her MP3 Player! ;) :cool:


    Cin ;) :)
     
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    ordered 1 for myself. thxs Cin
     
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  7. Cin'

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    That's great, glad you got them!!... :D Because it said *limited stock* on those..which means I better not procrastinate, and get them ordered! :eek: ;) :cool:


    Cin ;) :)
     
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