JBL Quantum 300 Wired Over-Ear Gaming Headset
$39.95
$79.95
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Condition: Factory Reconditioned
Color: Black
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Functionally Solid
By Pan on Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2020
Build quality feels sub-par. It appears to be entirely plastic and not particularly sturdy. They have little to no heft, which isn't entirely bad I suppose. These are quintessential closed-back headphones. The clamping force on your head is definitely stronger than average - could be too tight for people with bigger heads. Predictably the seal is very good which cancels out a lot of external noise. The earpads are quite thick and soft which saves the day comfort-wise from the heavy clamp. I'd probs give around a 4.5 on comfort overall. Sound quality is honestly not too shabby for $60 "gamer" headphones. The lower mids are a bit muddy but nothing close to the mess of my pretty-but-special Razer Kraken. Certainly not my preferred headphones for music but not overtly offensive. I didn't bother trying out the virtual 7.1 service yet because we really just play WoW, but I appreciate having the equalizer feature of the JBL software at my disposal. The microphone is what we're most impressed with: we have 2 PCs right next to each other and the one has a clicky mechanical keyboard that kept being picked up on the old neighboring headset making open mic a no-go. This headset picks up maybe 5% of the keystrokes tops which we're super pleased with. The flip to mute mic is a solid feature, though the click it makes to signify the transition is audible through the mic every time you mute w/ open mic on. The volume wheel placement kinda sucks. Its not intuitive to find nor to remember which way is up/down. Fiance doesn't have a left hand so for them the dial may as well not exist, lol. I'd certainly recommend these for anyone that can take care of them. I don't think they'd last a month of mild to moderate game rage or careless use, but I'm impressed by the both the sound and mic quality for the price point.
Top critical review
12 people found this helpful
UPDATED!!! STOP{PED WORKING
By William Bennett on Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2020
UPDATE!!! After 1 month the mic doesn't register. All input levels on device, device app, and app using for input are all at 100%. This head set was only kept on a headphone hook and cable free from snagging. I was able to test without USB and it works better, but this was purchased to work via USB because not all applications recognize the 3.5mm difference between input and output. Buy something else!!! I bought these for dual purpose. I'm a casual gamer and wanted to be able to get online with my nephews to play games while using them for office meetings. I couldn't find anything without ridiculous shapes/designs/colors or lights. I have nothing against those, but again I wanted one headset to facilitate both without breaking the bank. I would never use these to listen to music, but if you wanted a third option for an all in one these would work. I was disappointed that there wasn't a mute switch on the headphones or in the headsets line in, but what I got was so much better. Raising the microphone up mutes the microphone. bring it down... guess what... it unmutes! I have enjoyed this feature more than I ever thought I would. The headset cable serves dual purpose. 3.5mm jack that plugs into an extension cable with USB on the end. If I pull out Nintendo Switch to play a game with fam I can unplug extension and go with the switch and not have a super long cable getting tangled up. The ear cups are comfortable and I have been in meetings that have lasted 3 hours and didn't have ear fatigue. You wouldn't want to travel with this. They don't fold and don't come with a case or bag. Pros: Comfortable PRICE Mutable mic Volume knob on ear cup USB & 3.5mm cable Clean professional look Cons: Not the best sound quality I wish I could hear myself speak while wearing They don't fold Doesn't come with case/bag I wish the cable could be unplugged at headset so it could be replaced if damaged. I do recommend these for entry level gaming and or office video calls
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