Experience Dolby Atmos sound with this noise-canceling gaming headset—now $30 off

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So, your gaming setup is pretty decked out. You have the console you want, an awesome 4K TV, and a controller that fits your hands just right. But, you’re still using those old Apple earbuds that you’ve had since middle school to hear your games and chat with your online friends. What you need to add to your checklist is a headset that’s worthy of the rest of your hardware. 

The Plantronics 800HD Wireless Dolby Atmos Headset just took a $30 chunk off of its original price—once $129.99, now $99.99 at Best Buy. Chuck those frayed headphones in the trash and make room for an upgrade. 

The Plantronics 800HD Headset isn’t your run-of-the-mill gaming headgear. The sound-isolating ear cups support lifelike Dolby Atmos sound that sweeps above and around you. This headset is durable, yet comfortable and flexible to help create a fit that’s specific to you. The Plantronics’ noise-cancelling microphone makes sure that your voice is crystal clear when you’re communicating with your squad, and the headset’s wireless, lag-free design ensures that you’ll never miss a beat. All of the sound controls are placed on the ear cups for easy access as well.  Read more…

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Lose yourself in the music and save 40% off Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 wireless headphones at Amazon

No matter where you go, there’s just too much noise to enjoy your music or podcast in peace. There’s always a loud subway, crying baby on a plane, or a coworker in an open office plan who only eats crunchy snacks. A good pair of noise canceling headp…

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That Logitech and Plantronics deal is now dead

In a statement issued today, Logitech International said that while it had engaged in discussions with Plantronics about a potential transaction, it had terminated the negotiations. Over the weekend we picked up a Reuters report that the two companies were in talks for a potential $2.2 billion merger. The company declined to comment further.  

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Logitech is reportedly offering $2.2 billion to bring Plantronics headsets into its hardware empire

Logitech, the manufacturer best known for its computing peripherals like keyboards and web cameras, is in talks to buy Plantronics, a maker of bluetooth-enabled headsets, according to Reuters. The company is reportedly offering as much as $2.2 billion for Plantronics, according to the Reuters report, in what would be Logitech’s biggest acquisition to date. Driving the […]

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Plantronics BackBeat Fit 500 review: balanced sound with big bass

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Plantronics BackBeat Fit 500 Review
$99.99
The Good

Excellent sound for the price • Easy controls for playback and volume on the ear cups • Vibrant color choices differentiate the headphones from other models

The Bad

Falls short of promised battery life

The Bottom Line

The Plantronics BackBeat Fit 500 will surprise users with excellent sound that can handle bass like a champ, all at a sub-$100 price.

Mashable Score4.25
Cool Factor4.0
Learning Curve5.0
Performance3.0
Bang for the Buck5.0

There is no shortage of over-the-ear headphones, with manufacturers ranging from Bose to Bang & Olufsen and even Sony flooding the market with models. So where does a midrange brand like Plantronics fit in among those big hitters? Read more…

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Save 53% on these wireless, noise-canceling headphones by Plantronics

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Imagine your ideal trip to the gym. There are no grunting weightlifters, no clanging coming from the squat rack, and you can’t even hear a hint of the mind-numbing pump-up music pouring out of the gym’s speakers. All you hear is your own personal soundtrack, loud and clear, playing from headphones that are as effortless as tying your shoes.

Okay, that part might just be fantasy, but everything else is totally possible with the Plantronics Backbeat Fit Wireless Sport Headphones. This essential workout accessory earned four out of five stars on CNET and can help you achieve all-star results from your fitness regimen. They normally run about $129.99, but today you can rock them for just $59.99. Read more…

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