EPOS PC 8 USB A On-Ear Stereo Wired Headset with Microphone, Wired Headphones, Inline Volume Control, Mute Function, Noise-Canceling Microphone, for Laptop, PC, Mac - Online Calls, Teaching

This review comes after approximately 9 months of extensive usage.MY REQUIREMENTWhen I purchased this product, I was looking for a headset primarily for attending teleconferences, both on a laptop (using Webex, Skype, etc.) and cellphone. While I was budget conscious, I also didn't want to buy a cheap headset as a) voice quality was important to me, and b) I wanted a headset that would not cause fatigue (I can spend hours on telecons). Also my laptop has a single (integrated mic) 3.5 mm jack.THE COMBINATIONI purchased this headset along with Ugreen 3.5mm Stereo TRRS 4 Pole Plug To 3.5mm Mic & Headset Jack Audio Adapter which allows me to hook up this headset to my cell phone or laptop. The product page for this headset recommends Storite 3.5mm Stereo Jack Splitter Cable iPod MP3 Player Headphone Speaker Adapter - 3.5mm Male to 2 x Female - Gold Plated Connectors-Black but I recommend against that: the Storite adaptor doesn't do what it claims (please go through its reviews).REVIEW* Comfort: I've spent upwards of 2 hrs continuously on calls using this headset, and have loved the comfort level: the fit is good, there's no excessive pressure on the ears, and the weight is barely noticeable. The retractable boom mic is a nice feature - I can lift up the boom mic when I don't need to speak.* Audio quality: Great for voice, average for music. If you're the sort of person who frequently jumps around between podcasts/audiobooks and telephone calls, then this headphone could be a great option (the retractable boom mic also helps).* Ambient noise / noise cancellation: I believe this is a very misinterpreted attribute of headphones. I came across another reviewer's comment (I apologise I don't have the URL to that review) which explained why noise cancellation is a bad idea in VoIP headsets. Essentially, when one can't hear oneself, one ends up speaking loudly, as is often observed with the hearing impaired. This was the primary reason why I didn't consider noise cancelling headphones: so that I should be able to hear myself speak.* Microphone: The mic is fantastic, and people who I speak to have often mentioned that they are able to hear me with great clarity. However, what would help in this headphone is if the mic had noise cancelling to eliminate external noises. If you are seeking that feature, then you could consider Sennheiser Pc 310 Gaming Headset (Black) (Disclaimer: I haven't tried those headphones and I can't speak for how good or bad they are)* Build quality: I haven't had any complaints on the build quality. Even though the retractable boom mic is a moving part, it seems to be of good quality and not likely to break anytime soon. BTW, the headset is delicate - you can't throw this into a bag and expect it to come out intact, making it a non-portable solution.* Cable length: Great if you are using at a desk, although one might need to create a few loops to reduce the length. I don't think the cable will be adequate for gamers using a console, although I haven't tried it myself.* No controls: There are no controls to mute the mic, or to adjust the volume. Although I haven't missed this feature - I mainly use this headset at my desk, and I use those controls directly on my laptop or phone.ALTERNATIVEIf I hadn't bought this product, I would have gone for the Philips SHM7410/97 PC Headset with Mic (Black) which seemed to offer similar features at a similar price point.OVERALL VERDICTIf your need is primarily to attend VoIP calls, this product does a great job. Recommend highly.

So after the one month of usage of EPOS headset, I can say that this is absolutely or undoubtedly a good product in near about product category. The price justifies the quality that it provides, however one request from Sinnehiser is that please make form over the war piece a but more comfortable for longer duration calls. I’m normally using this product for long calls like 4-5 hours of bridge calls. There’s no problem so far I noticed. Mic quality and Sound is pretty good. I can say a worth having product in your office library. Thanks

Nice product

Regarding the product design, the ear cushion is of low quality and will get damaged within 6 months. Without the cushion, it is painful to use, you will have to buy it from outside. Then the wire is so long it will always get tangled and will take 4-5 mins just to untangle it between calls, this product is advertised for noise cancelltion but the noise cancellation is not par even ouside sound will be audibale to the others person in the calls.Most important is the USB Port the USB of the headphone became wobbly and loose due to regular use, because of poor design. The support said this is not covered in warranty.EPOS product is independent and does not come under sennheiser, you will not get any support from sennheiser, they will not cover this product they gave a number which was invalid had to sent a mail to the EPOS global support, who revered that they don't cover USB loose and consider it as physical damage.My kind suggestions to the customer who is seeing this review go for other product right away and don't buy any product sells by EPOS.

I had a sennheiser pc chat 3 previously and it wasn’t available and hence went for this. The quality is good. But with in a year, the headphone cushions were damaged. Also the wire is of mediocre quality and the plastic which is on top of the connected wires such as to the headphones and the jack broke. For a pricey headphone, this should not have happened. The old PC3 was a better pick and lasted for several years.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Perfect for Work & Calls!I purchased the EPOS PC8 recently, and I must say it exceeded my expectations. The sound clarity is crystal clear, both for listening and speaking. The microphone does an excellent job of cutting out background noise, so the person on the other side hears me perfectly even when I’m in a slightly noisy environment.The headset is lightweight and very comfortable, so I can wear it for hours during meetings without any discomfort. The plug-and-play USB connection makes it super convenient—just connect and start using without any hassle.If you’re looking for a reliable headset for online meetings, classes, calls, or even casual music listening, this is one of the best options out there. Great quality for the price and definitely worth it.Highly recommend! 👍