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The Logitech Playgear Mod is a pair of headphones with a modular earstrap system. Already synonymous with high-quality accessories, Logitech's latest addition is lightweight and has superior audio quality that will make a great addition to your gaming setup.
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That's about the only thing it's got going for it. It's uncomfortable, it's missign some frequencies, and it breaks easily. These are for people who aren't actually listening to anything, but rather wearing them to look cool.
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I debated over buying these after reading reviews and I can say I am pleased with them. They do not give the big dollar sound but they are impressive for the $30. I would recommend them.
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My Sony EX71s were starting to break down so I went out and bought the Playgear Mod and another in-the-ear-phone - the Sennheiser CX300. In anycase, when I got these, the first thing I thought was that they looked sleek. Cool. I put them on and they were very comfortable (I use them without the comfort rings) and they stay on. And then I turned the PSP on and proceded to try it out.
For games, the sound is a drastic improvement over the PSPs speakers and the stock headphones. In particular, in Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max, the punchs and effects have more thump to them. There's also a pretty big improvement when it comes to listenting to music and movies.
However, it's not all fine and dandy. The main flaw in my assessment is that these headphones don't get loud enough. I'm the kind of person who likes to listen to music loud, in order to drown out outside noise. But these can't do that effectively because they just don't get loud enough. Don't get me wrong, they're loud enough at MAX volume to cancel out noise, but they get so weak at medium volume that you can barely hear them over anything else, like someone talking (leaning more towards can't). Now, whether this is due to the opne-air design of the headphones themselves, or the PSP's inability to pump power into the headphones, I don't know. It's more likely due to the PSP, I explain why in a bit.
Because of the open-air design, a lot of the sound leaks out and so others are able to hear it. To further compound this problem, because the headphones aren't at all loud at medium volumes, I'm forced to pump the volume up on the PSP (close) to max just so I can hear it over outside noises. This is all fine when I'm out and about or at home, but in the workplace this is a no-no as it disturbs others.
I mentioned, that the PSP is partly to blame for this because it's not pumping enough power into the headphones. I came to this conclusion by trying these headphones with other products, namely an mp3 player (Apple iPod 4G, and Sony NW-HD5) and my computer. With both the MP3 players and the computer, the volume was much louder on these headphones at medium and max volume than on the PSP. But even then, a lot of the sound leaks out and can be heard by others outside (quite clearly I might add).
These headphones are great for the price, especially if you can find them for less than the MSRP. They are a drastic improvement over the stock headphones. But in my opinion, they just don't get loud enough when used with the PSP without having to pump up the volume and disturbing others (like in the workplace)
In the end, I'd recommend getting these only because they're bang for the buck. They have great style and sound, but I can't recommend these over higher priced headphones in terms of quality. Remember, you get what you pay for. Personally I'd recommend the Sennheiser CX300 in-the-ear-phones over the Playgear Mod AND the Sony EX71/81s.
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The first thing I noticed about these headphones is the bass. Something uncommon between headphones. The sounds and music are heard in a whole different way, you feel like you've missed alot. It actually increases the sound in some cases, so if you have any problems such as a movie being too silent, this is the solution. Their design is also something to look forward to. They're very easy to wear and don't give me aches while wearing them unlike the other headphones I know. They are water-resistant, so, I think it speaks for itself. It is made of polycarbonate like all the rest of logitech products.
Probably the only problem is you can't adjust the size of the headphones, so they won't be completely straped to your head, but slightly hang down. The price is great, around 15$, it really pays off, I couldn't believe how good they are for that price. Overall, if you are looking for some stylish, durable and high-quality headphones, especially if you're short on money you definatly have to get these.
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Well, I bought these head phones thinking I may end up returning them because I am VERY picky about my head phones. Their shape looks weird, but let me tell you, they are AWESOME! The bass is deep and the treble is clear. They come with 2 sets of ear clips; one for active use, such as jogging, and one set that just keeps the black padding from falling out.
I am disapointed that you can't wear them on top of your head. I thought you could wear them both ways, but you can't. They are comfortable and fit snug with minimal sound loss if any. The phones look a little small, but don't get me wrong, the sound is BIG.
Bottom line: Logitech makes the best products and the Playgear Mod is no exeption. The sound is great and the phones are VERY comfortable and durable.
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Logitech has wowed me again. These headphones are so comfortable, I forget I'm even wearing them. The quality of the sound makes it sound like your there. I'm glad they came with a spare set of speaker covers. I even hooked these things up to my old Genesis and the sound was great! Gunstar Heroes and Vectorman sounded like they were only 5 years old. When I plugged these things into my PSP, I didn't hear that the bell had rang and I was late for class, because I was so absorbed in the music.
Highly recommended to anyone.
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This is the ideal headpiece for someone looking to hear a little more out of their PSP. It was tuned just for the PSP and the difference can be heard.
I had a problem hearing with the old headphones because I ride on the Long Island rail road and the NYC subways, this does a marvelous job of sealing the sound cleanly and securely, Very highly recommended.
Peace.
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I have recently purchased these headphones after stepping on my original PSP ones - whoops!
I must say that any criticisms aimed at these headphones are largely unfounded. The sound quality is excellent with good all round range and a punchy bass. They have not given any distortion despite putting the volume up far too high for my own good. (pardon).
They plug straight into the PSP headphone remote and so you still have remote access.
The criticism that they are not as good as bose or shure headphones may well be founded, but hey these were only £14 whereas bose or shure are £35 and upwards.
They fit great and cut out loads of background noise. Overall a cracking product and because it has a decent cable length (unlike the original PSP headphones beyond the remote control) you can use them on your pc.
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I was impressed with these headphones for a few different reasons.
The first thing I noticed was these headphones fit around the back of your head instead of over the top. They sqeeze together a bit which, combined with thier fitting form factor, makes the Mod stay on your head.
The Mod comes with a replacement set of the soft covers that go over the speakers, just incase something happens. You also have your choice of ear fitters (for lack of better word). You can have it so the ear pices fit over the top of your ears, similar to how some ear buds work; or you can remove those and put on the comfort fitters which dont have the loop that goes over the top of your ear.
The Mod fits around the back of your head, but it does it in a way that is unobtrusive. You can even lay down without the feeling of something jamming into the back of your head.
The best part of these puppies are the sound quality. I put one of my favorite tracks in and did some testing. The sound from the MOD comes out crisp and clear. It sounds full and rich and really sounds great.
The PSP's official ear buds sound very tiny in compairison. Too much high end and a lot of upper frequence distortion. The Mod has none of those issues. It has a really smooth rich sound.
I notice (or think I do) a difference between using the Mod with the PSP and using the Mod with the Remote and the PSP. I think the remote adds a bit of high-end distortion. I put my remote and ear buds away and I probably wont get them out any time soon.
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These headphones surpass any other that have been designed for the PSP. They are priced a little higher but then again, you get what you pay for. The sound is crisp and has a nice "full" feel to it. If you are looking for some headphones other than the standard issue PSP ones, this is the way to go.
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These are the most comfortable headphones you can find!!!
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Not only are these headphones stylish, but they are super comfortable and very good quality.
They come with 2 different types of ear pieces. One goes around your ear and the other is like a normal set of headphones. I could only fit the headphones around the back of my head, and since they're not adjustable, I dont think they would work well on the top anyways. Fortunately, they fit very securely and comfortably.
People with glasses will have a hard time with the earpiece that sits on your ear, which is where the standard ones come in. Surprisingly, they're still secure even without the piece that sits on your ear.
These headphones have unmatched sound quality. Even my poor quality mp3s sound crisp and smooth in these. My most enjoyable experience with this was the Dolby Headphone Track found on some UMD movies. It really makes all the difference.
With these headphones, you will find the experience much more enjoyable. Not only will they improve the sound quality in games, but also music and movies.
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