Shop Universal PC/Stereo Gaming Headset - Yapster TM-YB100A – Black

Description

Perfect for chatting, Skype, gaming & listening to music Comfortable over-the-ear design and drop down boom microphone
In-Line volume control with microphone mute switch Perfect for Chatting, Skype, Gaming & Listening to Music You don't need to spend a fortune for a high quality, multiple-use stereo PC headsets. If quality sound reproduction, super comfortable fit with chatting versatility is what you're looking for the Yapster headset is the perfect headset for you. Yapster Universal Headset was designed for a large audience of users ranging from everyday online computer uses such as PC gaming or internet chat, VOIP--using your computer to make telephone calls...or simply high quality stereo music listen on your MP3 player or from any sound source with a universally standard 3.5mm mini jack. Comfortable Over-the-Ear Design Yapster features a very comfortable over the ear design with a padded headband that will provide hours of enjoyment--you'll hardly know you have them on. Enjoy quality stereo sound for music on your computer, laptop, or MP3 player. Yapster works with any sound source with a universal standard 3.5mm mic/headphone jack. Boom Mic with Inline Volume Control The drop down boom microphone on Yapster makes it easy to use and position when communicating with others or quickly swung up and out of the way when not needed. Installation is simple with the two 3.5mm connector jacks. For added ease of use Yapster's volume control and mute button are conveniently located "in-line" so necessary adjustments are at your finger tips.

Features

• Comfortable over the ear design with a padded headband
• Easy installation with two 3.5mm connector jacks
• Flexible drop down boom microphone for online chat
• Quality stereo sound for music on your computer, or MP3 player
• In-Line volume control and microphone mute button
• 2.2m length (7 feet, & 2 inches) cable

Customer Reviews

**Updated** Quality budget headset, the wiring is it's biggest downfall.
Phillip Winfrey

This video shows off the mic quality and the headset's features.**Update 2/10/2013**Well, it has been over a year since this review.The headset itself has held up to lots of use and even drop abuse.The one thing that I would like to note (which is why I gave it a 4 star in the first place) it is a cheap headset, so the wiring is where they cut corners. The wires themselves are very tiny, and re-soldering is impossible (I found this out when my pet chewed through my first pair.) The second headset I received has had issues after a year of use, the little control box on the wire is put together cheaply and can cause static if the volume level is maxed. The microphone also has a tendency to go out so I have to tug on the wire from the box to get it to work.However, my brother who still has his original pair has had no issues at all.**Update 10/22/2013**I will be needing to replace this headset soon, my mic has gone out (unless I want to try moving the wiring around the control box) and the speakers are starting to develop static when the wire is moved (also mostly around the control box.)I will say this for the manufacture, removing the control box would be awesome, I use it rarely. Some of my friends that have the same headset use the control box, but only because it's available to them, as most voice communicating software comes with an easy way to mute your microphone.I consider volume control on a headset worthless, since it's easy to change the audio volume on your computer.My brother's headset is still working like a champ. (I'm envious.)They are okay headsets, not stylish, but comfortable and quite affordable.Read more ›

So far so good
Elizacraft

This does not come with a USB hook up. I'm personally happy about that. It frees up my other two USB ports. It comes with a two pronged hook-up, for the microphone port and the headphone port. You can plug in just one or both, depending on your needs.Just make sure you have a mic and headphones port on your computer, the small round ones. (I don't know the technical term.)If I just want to listen to music, I can use the headset alone. If I just need the mic, I can unplug the headphone jack from the port and have my computer's sound come through the speakers. The mic still functions.It's very comfortable, unlike some headphones. I can wear it for hours and forget I have it on. The sound is great, and the microphone seems to work well for my gaming needs.One tiny negative would be that it encloses your ears completely. So hearing the sounds around you can be somewhat difficult. That can be a positive as well, though, since it blocks out other noises.Over all, this is a great uncomplicated device. I plugged it in, and it worked!

This is exactly what I wanted
Serg

Yapster TM-YW100A - nice sound quality, sensitive mic. I checked mic in Corel Video Studio Pro X2. Recording quality: loud, clear, no white noise. I liked it. Sound is great also! Good enough bass and high frequencies.Fit exactly for my ears. Feels a little tight, but if you want to unbend it be aware that it is plastic under soft leather so be careful.Headphones have volume control, mute button. Both work so far flawlessly.Very nice design. Mid size. Cord 168 cm though not 2.2m as in description, but it's still long enough to not pluck off if you will stand up suddenly. The mic handle is very pliable and long enough for anybody's head. It's about 7.5'' or 19 cm from plastic part of center of connection with headphone to the end of plastic part of microphone. You can bend it on anyway you want. Very handy!Other characteristics:3.5 mini-jack; Microphone:Noise reduction design (however I'd recommend adjust it lower otherwise your breath from nose will be heard);Omni-directional;Frequency response: 30 - 16KhzSensitivity: -59 dbHeadphones:Frequency response: 20 - 20KHzSensitivity: 100dbMax power input 50mWRight price, right size, right headphones with microphone - right on, right on!Update: 6 months later I bought some unbranded VOIP/SKYPE Headset w/Microphone which was cheaper and I regretted it. As old says don't buy to cheap - you'll pay twice. It was a step down after Yapster. So, on the second day I ordered from Yapster and received (in couple days) my well known TM-YW100A. It's my second headset (first one was taken from me by my kid) and I still happy with it. Microphone quality is outstanding and so sound quality.Read more ›

Surprisingly good piece of kit!
XBOX gamer

I've had these for over 4 months now. Like many previous purchasers, I was searching for a headset that suited my budget as much as it would suit my needs. Since then, I've had ample time to run this headset through its paces. And frankly, I must confess that I am stunned by its exemplary performance. Over the past few months I have used the Yapster for everything from Skype & video narration, to watching movies and/or listening to music, to gaming (on both the PC and an Xbox 360), to audio books. Here's how it fared:Skype: This headset is absolutely brilliant for Skype (and all other VoIP applications I would suspect). In my work, clear and constant communication between all parties is vital. With my previous headset - a Logitech Clear Chat - voices sounded hollow and distant. With the Yapster, those I conversed with came through clearly but warmly - the way human voices should. Not once did I feel the need to ask others to speak up or repeat themselves. I heard and understood them the first time, everytime. And the sensitive microphone performed flawlessly. I have been able to converse with others without ever once raising my voice or repeating myself. For me, this was (and continues to be) a clear advantage. I've not had my voice go hoarse - much less lose my voice - since I began using the Yapster, despite having spent hours a day in online communications and presentations.Movies & Music: With a name like "Yapster", I assumed that the headset would only excel at chat and not much more. I was stunned to find that the Yapster was surprisingly stellar with the wide dynamic range found in cinema and music. The low-frequency response was flat-out top-notch, producing deep and impactful bass notes in music, and tightly defined hits in film. The highs were equally impressive.Read more ›