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Koss SB 45 - headset

Koss SB 45 - headset
Koss SB 49 - headset

Koss SB 49 - headset
Logitech Precision PC Gaming Headset

Logitech Precision PC Gaming Headset
Koss PortaPro Headphones
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Koss PortaPro Headphones

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Razer Carcharias PC Headset
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Razer Carcharias PC Headset
Price $22.67 to $29.99 $27.19 to $29.80 $20.80 to $24.99 $31.99 to $38.00 $68.98 to $70.23
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Release date June 15, 2005 January 01, 1984 January 15, 2009
The Bottom Line The two-way Logitech Precision PC Gaming Headset delivers passable performance for a low price. Koss hit a home run with the PortaPros. Love or hate the design, there's no denying the sound quality here: they're the ideal companion for mobile audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts. The Carcharias is by far the most comfortable, best-sounding PC gaming headset we've tested in a while.
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Features
Response Bandwidth18 - 20000 Hz
18 - 20000 Hz
20 - 20000 Hz
15 - 25000 Hz
20 - 20000 Hz
Headphones Form FactorEar-cup
Ear-cup
Ear-cup
Semi-open
Ear-cup
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Microphone Operation ModeMono
Mono
Info unavailableInfo unavailableMono
Microphone TechnologyElectret condenser
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Connectivity TechnologyWired
Wired
Wired
Wired
Wired
Headphones TypeHeadphones - Binaural
Headphones - Binaural
Headphones - Binaural
Headphones - Binaural
Headphones - Binaural
Product TypeHeadset - Wired
Headset - Wired
Headset - Wired
Headphones - Wired
Headset - Wired
MicrophoneBoom
Boom
Boom
Info unavailableBoom
Recommended UsePC multimedia
PC multimedia
PC multimedia
Portable audio system
PC multimedia
Product DescriptionKoss SB 45 - Headset
Koss SB 49 - Headset
Logitech Precision PC Gaming Headset - Headset
Koss PortaPro Headphones
Razer Carcharias Headset
Manufacturer WarrantyLimited lifetime warranty
Limited lifetime warranty
1 year warranty
Limited lifetime warranty
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Remote ControlInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
None
Info unavailable
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$29.80
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$27.19
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$24.99
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$22.40
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$20.80
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Dell Small Business
$33.99
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Amazon.com
$34.99
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Amazon.com Marketplace
$31.99
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$69.99
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Amazon.com
$68.98
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$69.99
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