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Headset recommendations - sm


Posted: Jan 11, 2013

I need to get a new headset as mine is wearing out. I haven't ever bought a headset before and just used the ones that came with my transcribers as they worked fine on the computer as well. I tried the stethescope type and didn't like them but otherwise would like some thoughts on what might be good ones to try.  Thanks!

me too... tired of my cheap-o pair - deafMT

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I cram my Koss earbuds so far in my ears that I think they touch!!!

I have WordSlinger from tvps.com, work great. nm - MT52

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Headset - recentlyoutsourced

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I use a $20 pair made by Skullcandy. The sound quality is AWESOME. Check it out on line!

I like an over the ear style stereo headphone - Happy MT Robin

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I can't use anything that goes in my ears for more than an hour or so. Those suckers hurt!

I use a Bose headset that is a little pricey but it's worth it to me. Someone the other day posted about a Sony headset that was in the $50 range that they liked an awful lot and I think someone else a while ago said something about a headset they got at Radioshack that was in the 40 to 50 range.

I have found that using a stereo headset makes all the difference, though, rather than the traditional "transcription" ear pieces. There is a HUGE and I mean HUGE difference in how well you can hear things. I rarely have trouble hearing things like I did in years past.

The other thing I like about the over the ear style is that it also helps to muffle out the noise of the keyboard. Those times when I had to use my ear-bud style, even the good quality ones didn't drown out enough of the noise around me for my taste.

Thanks - op

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I think I would like to try the ones that go over the ears so I'll check them out.



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