Logitech's new ClearChat Pro and ClearChat Comfort headsets

The next time you're screaming down the line at your squadron to bank left and swarm on a pack of Nazi gunners, you'll be doing it in style and comfort thanks to Logitech's new ClearChat Comfort and ClearChat Pro headsets. The new USB-based, headphone / microphone combos are aimed at making gaming, Skype-ing, and music or movie playback easier on the ears with a handful of comfort improvements and noise-canceling features. The ClearChat Pro features "laser-tuned" audio drivers, the SoundSwitch auto-optimizing EQ, a flexible boom (for mic positioning), "quick-access" audio controls (located on the earpiece), and a mute indicator. The ClearChat Comfort offers adjustable, ultra-padded ear pads and in-line volume and mute controls. Both models will be available in September, with the Pro clocking in at $49.99, while the Comfort will be $39.99.

[JDizzle @ Aug 28th 2007 10:10AM]

Logitech headphones never really had anything going for them. I used to own a pair until one side just went dead. I then got another pair of the same model (don't remember which one) and the same thing happened in a matter of weeks. I think Logitech's headphones have always had mediocre sound and that's what draws gamers away from their headsets.

[jakm1 @ Aug 28th 2007 11:35AM]

I had the exact same problem..first pair lasted awhile then the seconds pair, the sound went in one side of the headset in a matter of days. i think i'll pass this time

[Hollywood Ron @ Aug 28th 2007 11:24AM]

So why does this have to be USB again? I mean, don't computers have microphone and headphone jacks already built in? I lack unlimited USB ports, and I already have enough crap that has to plug in there.

[G @ Aug 28th 2007 12:13PM]

apparently, USB is currently "the shit"

[John @ Aug 28th 2007 2:58PM]

Well, my desktop box has the audio jacks in the back, and USB in the front, and it's kind of a pain to switch which set of cans I'm using when I have to go back there to do it. And, conceivably, you might be able to get a better quality signal through USB.

But yeah, not necessary.

[NickF @ Aug 28th 2007 5:23PM]

USB is cool and all, but it's a pain if you are switching between speakers and headphones, plus, USB drivers means that new sounds card doesn't do shit. I had a usb pair and they broke after about 6 months, they were good, but not that good.

[Hollywood Ron @ Aug 28th 2007 5:35PM]

I figured these days those ports would be on the front of the computer. Mine is two or three years old now, and my mic and headphone jacks are on the front and in the back.

[Revrant2394 @ Aug 28th 2007 5:04PM]

Eh, those look like Sennheisers, which I hate, vice-grip headphones should of died out long before their time.

[Anth @ Sep 18th 2007 5:55AM]

Will this be compatible on the playstation 3?