Poly Blackwire 3220 Wired Headset (Plantronics) - Noise-Canceling Mic – Stereo Design - Connect to PC/Mac via USB-C or USB-A - Works w/Teams, Zoom - Amazon Exclusive

Had to have specific headphones for my new work from home job. These work perfectly. They're super easy to set up, very durable and don't bother my ears like so many headphones do. Would definitely buy again.

If you have to make a lot of calls or cold calls like working in sales, then you'll definitely want these.I've tested the mic many times using Voice Memos and it does a great job only picking up my voice and not other nearby chatter. Everyone always says my calls are so crisp and clear.Only downside is that they aren't super comfortable if you just want to listen to music or listen to things. I've got some ear piercings and they put a bit of pressure on them sometimes - so I can't wear the headphones all day. But for a few hours while I make some calls it's good

I'd been using a binaural Plantronics HW261N headset for, oh, probably 12 or 13 years now.I loved that thing. It was so lightweight and the sound was so absolutely adequate that I could leave the headset on all day and use a switch to flip it between my phone and my computer, and listen to music anytime I wasn't on a call. It was comfortable, and had a quick-disconnect attachment which enabled me to later transition to a USB connection straight to the computer when I no longer had to take calls as a regular part of my job.But the mic was starting to get scratchy, and when I'd try to record narration voiceover for a screencast or something, I was not happy with the quality I was hearing, and I had to assume everyone I spoke to in Zoom meetings was hearing the same thing.It was time to get something new, but I didn't want a huge gaming headset, and I didn't need a call center headset, but I was really pleased with Plantronics' long term quality and the lightweight comfort,but also I didn't want to spend more money than I should just buying a new set of an old model, so I went looking, and looking.That's when I learned that Plantronics and Polycom have done a corporate fusion dance and now the company is doing business as "Poly", and that the "Blackwire" line is their prosumer grade selection, "ironically" identifiable by its trademark high visibility red wire.It had pretty good reviews, and seemed to basically match the format of the old headset I was replacing, so I took a chance on them.They're not bad, but I have some critique:1. The dumb red wire.Haha get it? because it's named Blackwire.Its edgy, it's ineffable, it's modern, its cool. whatever.I'm a professional, and I actually don't *want* to draw attention to my headset during a video call, so I don't mind if it's all black and doesn't stand out.I can live with the color, it's just a dumb marketing thing to juxtapose against the name and I'm not impressed by it.2. The dumb red wire is about 60 inches long, but it ought to be about 72 inches long.This complaint is probably more to do with the idiosyncratic setup of my own desk space and how my wires are routed (it now connects to a USB switch that toggles between two computers), but I find it's frustratingly just a little short at times, and I wish it had another foot in length.3. The volume control & mute buttons on the dumb red wire are too high up.They should be further down the line so that they are more out of the way and hang over the lap, rather than hanging across the belly.4. The fact that it BEEPS when you press the volume buttons.This is an amazingly stupid and incredibly annoying feature. Any press of a control button like volume or mute causes a distinct beep in the headphones, which seems to always be the same volume, irrespective of the volume level being set on the computer. No apparent way to disable this. REALLY hate it.5. The mic boom gets a little in the way when drinking.After a little experimentation to find the optimal position for the mic relative to my face, I find that when I lift my mug to take a drink, sometimes the edge of the mug collides with the end of the mic boom. My old headset had a mic sweet spot that apparently worked well with my cups, but this one is a little shorter and sits in a different spot and so manifests some occasional conflict with my cup.On the other hand, these complaints haven't stopped me from continuing to use it.It's really lightweight and comfortable. It accepts gentle adjustment. I can wear it all day and forget it's on.The sound quality in the headphones is as much "absolutely adequate" as the last one, so it meets my needs and expectations. I'm not trying to be an audiophile here, I just want to listen to music all day while I work, and use the same headset for occasional recordings or video meetings.And it's STEREO! My old set was MONO, so that's a fun upgrade.The mic quality in particular is nice and smooth and clear and without scratch or crackle. Huge difference in recording voiceover for ad-hoc instructional videos.I do miss having a quick-disconnect. I had gotten really used to that.Also, this doesn't come with a line clip (a clip that attaches to the cord, and then "bites" your shirt, to keep the weight of the control box on the line from pulling too much on your headset), but I was able to pop the one off my old Plantronics set and use it here.The cord is thinner, so it doesn't stay in place as well as I'd like, but it works for now.For the price, it's absolutely fine, if not great.It could be better, and I'd even be willing to pay a little more if it was, but it's not.

I had an older model of these for many years that finally broke. I purchased a different brand locally to get me through and really did not like them at all. I then purchased a more expensive Plantronics set and didn't like them either. I found these and since they appeared to be identical to my old ones. I bought them and I love them.Is sound quality for both me and the listener is excellent. While not ideal, I can wear them all day if I have to without significant problems. They are not sound canceling or sound blocking, but that is one of the things I like about them, I can hear my environment.

In my opinion it has good sound quality for music. Granted I don't listen often but I still had to test it out for overall value in that area. I do use it a lot for voice chatting online and the reports I am getting from those I have spoken with are all quite good.The cord is a good length being long enough to allow some movement, but not so much it gets tangled up with other things. I haven't installed the companion software the company suggests an do not plan on doing it either as it suits my needs fine as it is right out of the package.The light for muting the microphone is nice and bright so even easy enough for me to see. It is well worth the money and in fact I will most likely get a second pair if for nothing else but to have as a spare. It has been my experience over the years often times when I want to replace an item it is either no longer made, or out of stock.

Do NOT buy these headsets. They are worthless junk. I have two pair of them and they have never worked properly. When they did, the sound was all bottom with no top. Which makes most voices sound frog-like. Ever since Plantronics merged, the quality of their products has been steadily, and dramatically, deteriorating.

They work very good, the sound is very good but after a few minutes you start feeling pain in your hears...

I've always found this particular Taiwanese brand to be super reliable for PC or Mac use. Even now, this is the only brand I'll use. I've tried Logitech headset s a few times and never had anything but trouble with them. When I go back to this one, it just works, all the time, every time. No more Logitech headsets for me! Input devices, absolutely, But for me, this brand is the best cheap headset. Recommended.