Sennheiser Wireless Headphones: Microsoft LifeChat ZX-6000 Wireless Headset Review

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(More customer reviews)I want a wireless headset for Skype and maybe some gaming. I thought the ZX-6000 was it, but it's not. Not even close!

First, the sound can get really bottom out. Sometimes my Skype friends sound like gurgly lagoon monsters, hungry and ready to feed. I can't hear the mid or high ranges of their voices. And the connection seems unstable, causing pops and drop-outs. So I take it back, lagoon monsters may be more coherent. Initially I thought this was a Skype problem but I plugged in my wired headset and I could hear them clearly.

I like the headset design, but it doesn't feel comfortable on my ear. I imagine if my grandma took out her dentures and sucked on my ear I could get the same sensation. It's OK for a few minutes, but after that, I can't take it anymore....wearing the headset, that is.

Volume levels are fine and the volume buttons work, as does the power button. The call button, on the other hand, is an anomoly. It does nothing unless you use voice on Windows Live Messenger. And even then, you have to install software. The button doesn't work for Skype or Yahoo. But what annoys me the most is that button would serve much better as a microphone mute button. This headset does not have a mic mute! Volume and mic mute controls are essetial on any headset! How could you not have mic mute!

So those are my big gripes. A few other things that annoy me:

1) The USB receiver is large considering the dongles that come with mice and other peripherals are pretty small nowadays. It also has a cord, which is good if you want to set the receiver on your desk, but I prefer just a small USB dongle that plugs directly into my PC. I bought a wireless headset to...forego wires, not take one off the headset and add it to the receiver.

2) It would be nice if the headset was Bluetooth so I could use it with my cellphone. As it stands, it just works with PCs. I know, I'm probably asking too much seeing how Microsoft overlooked some of the more basic elements like a MIC MUTE!

I want to use a wireless headset, but there's not much to like about this one. I regret purchasing this headset. I just hope my $[...] rebate comes through to soften the blow.

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Product Description:
Microsoft Life Chat LX-3000.This comfortable headset features a Windows LiveCall Button that makes calling fast and easy wireless 2.4-GHz technology up to 30 feet and an advanced battery that lets you talk up to eight hours between charges. Digital Speaker;Advanced speaker deliver crystal-clear audio.;Noise-cancelling Microphone The noise-cancelling microphone automatically picks up your voice with remarkable clarity. Padded Ear Cup and Adjustable Earband Comfortable earpiece and two adjustable earbands for a custom fit. Optimized for Windows Live Messenger Seamlessly integrated with Windows Live Messenger for easy setup and use. Wireless Headset Convenience Four LEDs indicate out-of-range battery life charging and connection status. Wireless Technology Wireless 2.4-GHz technology with up to 30-foot range.Rechargeable with Eight Hours of Talk Time The advanced battery delivers up to eight hours of talk time on a single recharge.

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