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Though it can’t compare to more expensive options, this is the most comfortable and best-sounding headset in this price range with a reliable mic. But it has a nonremovable cable and has some issues with sound bleed.

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 The USB dongle that comes with the headset allows you to use a USB port to connect the headphones. You do not need this dongle if you can plugin the headset directly to the computer audio output. I didn't have this option and need to use the dongle. After about a week of no problems the dongle started to cut out, sometimes the audio stops and I need to unplug and plug the dongle back in for it to work again

 I didn't have this option and need to use the dongle. After about a week of no problems the dongle started to cut out, sometimes the audio stops and I need to unplug and plug the dongle back in for it to work again. I returned the headset and asked for a replacement. The replacement came and the same intermittent dongle problem persisted, could be a driver or compatibility problem with my pc

 I returned the headset and asked for a replacement. The replacement came and the same intermittent dongle problem persisted, could be a driver or compatibility problem with my pc.

I like the over the ear fit, helps to reduce the noise in the room. Good audio quality, good microphone audio quality. The USB dongle that comes with the headset allows you to use a USB port to connect the headphones. You do not need this dongle if you can plugin the headset directly to the computer audio output

Good headphones

 And today his 3rd day of online class. Sept 2, 2020 This same headset just stops working and my son couldn’t hear anything anymore. We tried everything we could it just broke. Just like that

 But now that school is back. He end up using this for school online work. And today his 3rd day of online class. Sept 2, 2020 This same headset just stops working and my son couldn’t hear anything anymore

 I thought spending a little more than Walmart cheap headset will save me money but turns out the quality of it is just the same. It didn’t last very long. I’m one unhappy customer.

Save your money, it won’t last longer

 I wanted an excellent microphone and comfortable headset at a low or reasonable cost (reasonable to me!) from a reliable brand. This headset is GREAT and exceeds my requirements for a low cost. My voice comes across very clear to others in my conference. With the 3

First, I am NOT a gamer. However my gamer sons advised me to buy this for my tele-conference needs. I wanted an excellent microphone and comfortable headset at a low or reasonable cost (reasonable to me!) from a reliable brand. This headset is GREAT and exceeds my requirements for a low cost

5mm analog jack, it can plug directly into any business computer or laptop. It comes with a USB adapter that allows you to have 7.1 surround sound if your organization allows you to download the iCUE software that gives access to all its features. With just the analog jack you have excellent stereo sound--which is better than I need for a business meeting

1 surround sound if your organization allows you to download the iCUE software that gives access to all its features. With just the analog jack you have excellent stereo sound--which is better than I need for a business meeting. Good purchase!!

Excellent for Video Conferences (during COVID-19 Telework)

 and suddenly the sound will cut out and my PC will no longer see the headset in the sound settings. The only way to fix it is by reaching down to my PC, unplugging and re-plugging it into the USB port. It doesn't happen super often, but it happens enough that I start to get pretty frustrated when I'm risking death in a game because I suddenly can't hear anything or speak to anyone for ~10 seconds while I fix it and wait for it to reconnect to my PC. Sometimes it happens hours apart, sometimes 10 mins

 I've used multiple headsets in that same USB slot and never had any disconnecting issues so I'm 99.99% positive it's not the USB port. Because of this issue alone, I would have returned this headset and maybe tried to get a different model or maybe even different brand, but my dog destroyed the product box shortly after receiving it so I guess I'm just going to use what I have.

 The last thing, and the one that really made me just shake my head, is that this headset will randomly just shut off, or lose power, or disconnect - I'm not sure which it is. All that I am sure of, is that *at least* once daily (if I'm using them for ~4 hours or more) I will be playing a game or listening to youtube, ect. and suddenly the sound will cut out and my PC will no longer see the headset in the sound settings. The only way to fix it is by reaching down to my PC, unplugging and re-plugging it into the USB port

 I would have to recommend another brand, at least for headsets. If I had to drive one final point home, it would be DON'T BE DISTRACTED BY CORSAIR'S SLEEK PRODUCT LOOKS, OFTEN TIMES THE PRODUCT QUALITY JUST ISN'T THERE AND PEOPLE OVERLOOK THIS BECAUSE THEY LOOK COOLER THAN MANY COMPETATORS PRODUCTS. So I got these because I had been using a cheap $35 gaming headset and wanted something a bit higher quality, and since about 60% of my PC was using Corsair parts already (that I was very pleased with) I decided to go with these since they seemed to be a nice, stylish gaming headset. But after receiving them and using them for a few months now, I have to say they were underwhelming from what I was hoping for

Headset Broke After 3 Months

This is a good headset piece. I use it for gaming and was looking for something cheap but still good since most expensive headsets today try to make you sell more than just an arm for their product. I have no problems with the performance of audio. However, the USB adapter portion just stopped working within the first week I had it

 I have no problems with the performance of audio. However, the USB adapter portion just stopped working within the first week I had it. I started searching online about this issue to see if it was common and it seems as though it is. I saw forums with most people saying that adapter stopped working just a few months after getting the product

 While that did solve the problem I just want to share to Corsair that they should really look into a way to prevent or extend the longevity of the USB adapter. No one likes any electronic product to break down within a few months or even a week such as myself. Most gamers only have consoles so they need this adapter to use your product. Also Corsair if you do end up reading this please do not contact me to change my review by providing excellent service to me

I game with this headset but the USB adapter is a problem

 Especially for the price point. Could just be a coincidence I suppose, but for $130?..

 Update 9/10/21: So the replacement that I received mentioned above just started going out as well. This time, the left cup started popping, and I noticed that in some moments left and right audio was swapped. It was very strange. This was my first Corsair headset I've ever owned, and most certainly my last

Haptic feedback is really solid in the headset. Unfortunately the right cup randomly started popping and cracking for no reason. Had to send it to Corsair to replace it, as by the time it happened Amazon couldn't replace it or refund me. Was a shame

 It was very strange. This was my first Corsair headset I've ever owned, and most certainly my last. I'm not sure if it's the particular build of this model or what. But having 2 separate pairs just randomly stop working as intended is by no means ideal

 Had to send it to Corsair to replace it, as by the time it happened Amazon couldn't replace it or refund me. Was a shame. Update 9/10/21: So the replacement that I received mentioned above just started going out as well. This time, the left cup started popping, and I noticed that in some moments left and right audio was swapped

Really neat headset when it works as intended. (Revised)

 Comfort is 8/10. I only issue and this might just be for me, after wearing for a prolong period of time, my left ear kinda hurts and even after readjusting, I still find a pain. I make my reviews honest, real and from personal experience. Your experience might differ

Solid headset

 Reattaching the rings was an unholy and frustrating experience. Took me no lie, almost an hour to attach just one side, until I figured out a smarter-not-harder process - - attach a ring 90% of the way, then stretch the new pad around it. Only thereafter snap the ring the remaining way into place. The other side took me half the time using this method

Pads, which were in great condition, came off in just about 9 months of very light use - - I only put these on for about an hour 5 days of the week. Sound quality is good (7/10), noise canceling is okay (6/10) when you play with the mic positioning, build quality is bad (3/10). After both pads separated on the same day (one fell off, the other started to separate so I just removed it), I was able to see how poorly this part of the headset was manufactured. The lip part of the pad material (bottom you can't see) is stretched and glued to the underside of a plastic ring, which is then forcibly snapped into place onto that side of the headset (left/right)

 If this is a turn off, which it should be, buy another brand (not Corsair) that designed a headset with a mechanism to easily replace pads - this, along with sound quality and noise canceling, should be a prerequisite for any gamer. I put "Made in China" in the title to save everyone some time since that is easily the most searched term for most product listings on Amazon. I won't elaborate on the obvious, so make your own buying decision if "Country of Origin" is important. Unfortunately we have to make concessions for some product types, which either are not made elsewhere or cost significantly more

 Only thereafter snap the ring the remaining way into place. The other side took me half the time using this method. If this is a turn off, which it should be, buy another brand (not Corsair) that designed a headset with a mechanism to easily replace pads - this, along with sound quality and noise canceling, should be a prerequisite for any gamer. I put "Made in China" in the title to save everyone some time since that is easily the most searched term for most product listings on Amazon

No surprise, made in China, fell apart in 9 months

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This package gives you waterproof headphones and an MP3 player for an affordable price.

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 Music quality is limited by the waterproof ear buds. Everything is a bit muffled. Tried the player with normal headphones and the quality is fine. Battery life? Not sure have have not run out over 4 - 6 hours of swimming

 Of course, this trouble started after the one year warranty has expired. Was it worth $60 to have a year's music? I am debating whether to replace this with another product/manufacturer..

 Tried the player with normal headphones and the quality is fine. Battery life? Not sure have have not run out over 4 - 6 hours of swimming. Biggest learning curve - sealing and keeping them in your ears. You do need to use the enclosed ear goop (basically petroleum jelly) to get a good seal and do the arm-over-head ear pull to straighten the ear canal (in the directions)

Was hesitant to purchase for swimming but the price was not a great risk. Overall - satisfied so far. Loading music is easy - copy paste. Interface is very simple - its just a file manager

Takes some practice, but works

 2 for Waterfi), it will last longer than the iPod. If it does not, I will come back and update this comment.

Satisfied: better engineered vs. Waterfi

SYRYN watertight mp3 player.8 GB storage memoryOptional shuffle.Compatible with mac and windows system.Up to 10 feet (ca

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 For the money, you pay $11 per month to listen to music. $14 per month if you want to listen to music you choose then you get a free month of the same 4-6 songs. Then it just dies. Guess it's back to silent waters

 Nearly 80hrs of direct water use with these and they've performed flawlessly. No, they're not a high end ipod. I just want some music to listen to while I am in the water swimming laps. They do a great job

Great value for a proven performer. NOT ANY MORE.

Ruled out for swimming but to have music near the water I suppose it's fine. I buy this one instead of the expensive sony version of which I had one but once it stopped working there was nothing to do. Unfortunately this cheaper version although it complies with the use of the device under water, the quality of sound is a lot lower than the sony device and the use of the cream with petroleum that it brings for the headphones sound insolation is not something that calls much the intention of using in the ears. Comfort is another unfaborable point since despite the small size of the device it is still uncomfortable to place attached to the back of the swim goggles and even that weight when swimming easily pulls the headphones so that they fall off easily

 Unfortunately this cheaper version although it complies with the use of the device under water, the quality of sound is a lot lower than the sony device and the use of the cream with petroleum that it brings for the headphones sound insolation is not something that calls much the intention of using in the ears. Comfort is another unfaborable point since despite the small size of the device it is still uncomfortable to place attached to the back of the swim goggles and even that weight when swimming easily pulls the headphones so that they fall off easily. Maybe the rating should be lower but as I mentioned, it works underwater and is more economical so that has in its favor.

Uncomfortable and with poor sound quality when used in water

 However, the player did not work properly out of the box. Apparently Underwater Audio thought it was just fine to have customers pay roughly a third of the $60 purchase price just to get them to honor their warranty. I thought we were having a reasonable conversation about this issue until the Underwater Audio support representative sent this note: “I understand your frustration, although emotion does not change company policy. It is not stated anywhere on our web page or Amazon site that we would provide shipping costs if a product was defective, just that we will replace it within the 1-year warranty

 If you decide to purchase one keep in mind what you will be dealing with if it fails during the warranty period.

 I thought we were having a reasonable conversation about this issue until the Underwater Audio support representative sent this note: “I understand your frustration, although emotion does not change company policy. It is not stated anywhere on our web page or Amazon site that we would provide shipping costs if a product was defective, just that we will replace it within the 1-year warranty. The warranty is on the device, not the shipping “. Wow, not only did Underwater Audio make it expensive to get a warranty replacement, but they also thought it was appropriate to be insulting after I had been nothing but professional during our correspondence (Underwater Audio, I have the email thread and would be happy to post it as an addendum to this note if you disagree)

Buyer Beware of Warranty Conditions

 However, I purchased 2 of these same MP3 players in the past 2 months and in both cases, when I received the low battery notification, I charged them. Both of them would no longer play after being charged. Having owned this brand for several years, I didn't do anything differently than I have in the past. I'm frustrated that they would both die after a few days of use

 Luckily I had another waterproof MP3 player I was able to substitute out. The quality of the sound isn't as good as Syryn, but it works and it charges. Don't think I will buy this brand again.

Charge Failure and Death

 I was initially skeptical about having to buy an mp3 player to go with them and didn't want to use a wire again, but the more I thought about it the more I realized that was the only thing that would really work. Bluetooth has a limited range to begin with, so if I left my phone in my backpack next to the pool and swam with Bluetooth headphones I'd likely lose the signal for part of each lap or at least get skips. I also wasn't sure how well the signal could carry in water. Just keeping the phone in my backpack noticeably affects the signal strength

Easy, Simple and Effective

 These would definitely not suit an audiophile, nor would I want them for my everyday walking around earbuds. But in the noisy environment of an indoor pool they more than fit the bill. I don't want them for a high-quality listening experience.

 only three buttons and they have raised rubber surfaces so it's easy to manipulate while you're in the pool. The earbuds themselves fit quite snuggly and I haven't had any water get past them yet. I've tried three sizes and settled on the one that fits perfectly. The addition of the little tube of gel to help them fit snuggly as a nice thought and makes quite a bit of difference

More than fit the bill for underwater music

 So, my "songs" are 1/5 hours or longer :) I do like the simplicity of this device. Pause, play, forward, back, volume, shuffle. That it and there is no learning curve. Shuffle is turned on by tapping the play/pause button twice

 This device has worked well. However, I do find that getting the headphones to stay securely in my ears for my entire swim is something I am yet to master. Each swim is different. Sometimes they stay in and provide consistent sound for the entire hour

 One important note, I tried to swim without tucking the earphone wires under my swim cap and it was a total pain. The earphones just kept slipping out. So, now I tuck it and they do stay more often than if I do not. In the era of streaming music, I was confused as to how I would get music on this device

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