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Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 Headset

Item: 668469    Model: JUG-00013

Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 Headset
4.0stars
( 111 reviews)
  • Digital USB for superior clarity
  • Built-in unidirectional microphone with acoustic noise cancellation
  • Leatherette ear pads for improved comfort
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Take your audio experience to a new dimension with the Microsoft® LifeChat™ LX-3000.

Optimized for Windows Live™ Messenger, this comfortable, high-quality stereo headset gives you the simplicity of USB installation and high-quality digital sound that cannot be matched by analog. Hold clear, private Internet voice calls, enjoy music and movies, and become fully immersed in your games.

  • Digital USB for superior clarity
  • Built-in unidirectional microphone with acoustic noise cancellation
  • Leatherette ear pads for improved comfort
  • In-line volume controls
  • Pivoting boom microphone with 180-degree movement
  • Flexible 6-foot cable
  • 3 year limited warranty


Don't settle for scratchy sound and annoying background noise when making Internet calls. Use the Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 headset and enjoy superior digital sound and reliability with acoustic noice cancellation, inline volume controls, and a pivoting boom microphone. The LifeChat headset is Skype certified and optimized for use with Windows Live Messenger, and the convenient USB connection lets you easily plug in and start chatting right away.

Comfortable Headset Design
The LifeChat headset features padded leatherette earphones and a six-foot cord that allows you to chat, listen to music, or immerse yourself in online games for hours in total comfort. The convenient inline volume control makes it easy to adjust your volume to the perfect level.

Digital USB
The digital USB connector makes installation easy while providing quality digital sound that far exceeds traditional analog sound, ensuring that Internet phone calls don't sound like Internet phone calls.

Noise Cancellation Microphone
The unidirectional boom microphone with acoustic noise canceling provides high-quality sound to ensure crystal-clear Internet phone calls. When paired with the Windows built-in speech recognition software or another speech recognition program, the LifeChat headset also provides clear, error-free dictation in Microsoft Office and other Windows products for convenient hands-free typing and computer operation.

Windows Live and Skype Compatible
The Microsoft LifeChat headset is Skype compatible and optimized for use with Windows Live Messenger. The built-in Windows Live call button makes it easy to start video calls using Windows Live Messenger, and the audio switching function allows you to switch from music to video calls with the push of a button, automatically pausing your music for you.

System requirements:

  • Intel Pentium III 550 MHz (Intel Pentium 4 1.4 GHz recommended) or higher
  • Windows Vista or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)
  • 60 MB free hard drive space
  • USB 1.1 port or higher (USB 2.0 recommended)
  • Broadband Internet access required; access fees may apply

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews
Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 Headset
 
4.0

(based on 111 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (45)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (45)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (7)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (6)

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Great sound quality (87)
  • Quality microphone (81)
  • Easy to use (78)
  • Comfortable (73)
  • Compact (21)

Cons

  • Heavy / bulky (22)
  • Uncomfortable (16)
  • Poor microphone (3)
  • Poor sound quality (3)

Best Uses

  • Home computer (40)
  • Typing & talking (31)
  • Office computer (22)
  • Music and movies (17)
  • Mobility (10)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Quality oriented (70), Budget shopper (38)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (67), Business (41)
    • Computer Platform:
    • PC (50)

Most Helpful Positive Review

 

Works in Win7

I don't understand Cnyboater's comment about this Audio Device not being compatible with Win7. I run Win7 64 Bit Ultimate and have not had any issues with this Mic/Headphone and I would recommend it...Read complete review

I don't understand Cnyboater's comment about this Audio Device not being compatible with Win7. I run Win7 64 Bit Ultimate and have not had any issues with this Mic/Headphone and I would recommend it to any gamer wanting a quick way to communicate durring fast action shoot them ups. As a hobby musician, I am VERY picky about mics and headphones, but still I think this mic/headphone serves its purpose. Pros: 1) It works will with Win7 Speed Dictation.2) It works well in Win7, but I don't think I tested the acompanying software.3) It's compact, efficient, and cheap. Cons:1) It feels uncomfortable to me, but I have also been spoiled by Radio Shack Optimus Pro-40 and Audio Technica ATH-M40fs headphones (quality consumer headphones)2) Mic and headset both sound a little muddy to me but I have also be spoiled by the above headset and Semi-Pro Marshall MXL990/991 phantom powered condensor mics. If you are a gamer or secretary and you just want a quick way to talk with your buddies or dictate, this is probably a pretty good buy for you (and it works in Win7). On the other hand, if you are a professional musician, you might want to sink a couple hundred elsewhere.BTW: In general, Microsoft makes pretty good consumer grade hardware. Remember the Sidwinder joysticks? They were the best on the market!!!

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Most Helpful Negative Review

 

Headset

I have two of these, they are used by my son and I for listening to music, gaming and voice chat. 1 has done well, the usb connection is convenient though the lack ...Read complete review

I have two of these, they are used by my son and I for listening to music, gaming and voice chat. 1 has done well, the usb connection is convenient though the lack of plug and play is a little frustrating.(The software to install is easy to follow. Though the voice chat program Microsoft included is a pain) Headset 2 developed a pecularity in a weeks time the sound shifts between the ear pieces, then sometimes plays on both, during conversations. It's distracting.
Ear pieces are a little small they don't seal around the ear but more comfortable than the cheaper ones with the spongy stuff over them. I've had good luck with the mic... it carries sound much better than others I've tried.

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5/16/2013
 
2.0

Nice if you can get it setup

By upnorth

from Alpena, MI

About Me Quality Oriented

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Great Sound Quality

Cons

  • Bulky Design
  • Uncomfortable

Best Uses

  • Home Computer

Comments about Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 Headset:

This was a nice idea. Bought it for Rosetta stone learning. Not compatible with Windows 8.

  • Primary use:
  • Personal
  • Computer Platform:
  • PC

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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4/12/2013
 
5.0

Awesome

By Keith

from Colorado

About Me Value Oriented

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy To Use
  • Great Sound Quality
  • Quality Microphone

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Home Computer
    • Music and Movies
    • Office Computer

    Comments about Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 Headset:

    I bought this product in order to be able to communicate on Ventrilo. It's worked great for the purpose, and I have co-workers who use this same headset on there. I've even started to use it just for the headphones, due to the great sound quality.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal
    • Computer Platform:
    • PC

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    4/11/2013
     
    4.0

    Everything It Promised To be

    By Ted

    from Augusta, Georgia

    About Me Value Oriented

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy To Set Upplt
    • Easy To Use
    • Great Sound Quality
    • Quality Microphone

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Home Computer
      • Music and Movies

      Comments about Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 Headset:

      It truley was plug and listen and talk. I was having issues with my older set using Rosetta Stone (very fussy about pronunciation). When I listened to the playback, there was a lot of static (no wonder it didn't like how I spoke French). With the new set, I breezed through the lessons.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal
      • Computer Platform:
      • PC

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      3/28/2013
       
      3.0

      Just OK

      By Smitty

      from Catskill's, NY

      About Me Quality Oriented

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        Cons

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            Comments about Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 Headset:

            Not a bad headphone set, not great either. The in-line mute/volume/call answer "pod" should be closer to the headset, it hangs down too far (I'm 6'3" tall) and as a result there's interference with the armrest on the office chair. On more than one occasion the mute button was accidentally activated............. resulting in a missed call. It's (the control) also rather large in size since it has volume +/-, Mic mute and call answer (for some proprietary Windows Live messenger chat app. Which I don't use....... and if you don't either, find a headset without this "feature". One that has a simple mini slide for volume and mute.

            • Primary use:
            • Personal
            • Computer Platform:
            • PC

            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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            3/25/2013
             
            5.0

            Comfortable and Affordable

            By Rich

            from Jersey

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            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Compact Design
            • Easy To Use
            • Quality Microphone

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Home Computer

              Comments about Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 Headset:

              The Lifechat lx3000 is the comfortable headset I have ever owned. I play online games for hours at a time and never have any discomfort. The sound quality is great and the ease of use is great too! They were very affordable also. I would and have recommended them to my family and friends.

              • Primary use:
              • Personal
              • Computer Platform:
              • PC

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                Does this work with the IPhone
                Asked on 3/22/2011 by whatsup from FL

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                • CUSTOMER CARE

                  A:

                  No, I apologize this headset is not compatible with an IPhone for this head set requires a USB interface & the IPhones do not have a directly USB in the units installation. May I suggest the Staples item # 788621, Model: 95432 GE, VoIP All-in-One Foldable Headset, it says it works with an iPhone.

                  Answered on 3/28/2011 by Laura B from Staples

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                Can this be used for the Playstation 3?
                Asked on 11/14/2010 by J A G from Santa Ana, CA

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                  This item has problems working with a Playstation 3, unfortunately. An example of a headset that we do carry that would work with a Playstation 3 is item 884411!

                  Answered on 1/3/2011 by Steve S. from Staples

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                can i use it with rosetta stone
                Asked on 10/10/2010 by Anonymous

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                  The system requirements for this headset are Windows Vista or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later.

                  Answered on 12/23/2010 by Customer Care - NateD from Staples
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