Home > Consumer Reviews > Cyber Acoustics USB Stereo Headset/Microphone with Direct Noise Canceling Technology AC-850

I don't know if it's all USB headsets or just this one but it has a couple of really good points:

First of all you have the ability (in your Control Panel under Sounds and Audio Devices) to set up your sound were anything using voice recording or playback exclusively uses your headset where as all other sounds go through your main speakers and any recordings you'd like to make can still be done through your other microphone without having to change settings every time you'd like to make an internet call or voice chat.

Next the audio quality and mike response is not exceptional but it's still really good. The noise cancelling works well and allows you to talk without completely muting your voice.

Over all its pretty solid and I'd recommend it to anyone over a headset you have to plug into your sound cards audio out and mike jacks.

Have to say that I'm pleased with this headset. Sound quality for the price is excellent. In-cord volume/mute control is a very convenient feature as well. The earphones themselves are a bit on the small side which leads to my only complaint... after an hour or so of use, they begin to hurt your ears. So you'll need to take frequent breaks. But if you're looking for an inexpensive headset and you don't expect to be on the computer for more than an hour at a time, this would be a good buy.

This headset works just like it's supposed to. It has some features I really like. I use it to talk to friends from around the country using the Ventrilo and TeamSpeak programs. The sound quality of the headphones is more than adequate for talking. The sound isn't great if you're listening to music though. I wouldn't say it's bad, just not great. (I am very spoiled when it comes to sound quality from headphones though. You may like the sound better than I do.) Having volume controls on the cord is great and the USB connection is my favorite. I don't like to leave it plugged in all the time so I really appreciate how quick and easy it is to just plug in and talk. I haven't heard how I sound through the microphone, but my friends have no problem hearing or understanding what I say and recognize my voice so I assume it is at the very least adequate. The earphones are very padded and I can comfortably wear them for up to a few hours at a time.

Product works normally, but fails to work with the Rosetta stone language software. I found this product on Amazon while looking at a similar product on Rosetta Stone's website. Since it was cheaper on Amazon I bought it there. Caveat Emptor....

These headphones are great! They're lightweight, well-built,and affordable. They put out good frequency response with no obvious loops or holes from the quality bass tones to the upper-end pitches and clarity. I also like the mic. It's sensitive, it swings easily out of the way and is adjustably ambidextrous . I'm using them with gaming and on my PC and put in lots of hours with them on without discomfort. Well done! CYBER ACCOUSTICS has proven to be a formidable manufacturer of fine products.