Gioteck EX03 Bluetooth Headset for PS3 Review

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program PROS:

+ Only takes 3 hours to charge, as opposed to Sony's 6 hours

+ A great low-cost alternative to the Sony PS3 headset

+ Clear sound receiving and sending

+ Comfortable fit, adjustable ear hook and microphone placement

CONS:

It's only fitted for the right ear

You have to use the charge cable with this product, PS3 cords won't work

Mute does not show on the PlayStation 3 screen

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Gioteck seems to have done their homework and improved on their previous EX-01 and EX-02 headsets. When I game online, I want to make sure that other players can hear me, I can hear them, and I can mute without too much hassle. The EX-03 meets each of my requirements.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS:

I was irritated by the small font in the instruction book, but that's a minor gripe.

Pairing was a little cumbersome, I had to scan my headset to register it as a Bluetooth device, whereas my Sony PS3 headset was recognized by connecting it with a USB cable.

PROS:

I was happy to see it only took 3 hours to get a full charge on the EX-03 headset, my old Sony PS3 headset took 6 hours to fully charge.

There were 3 earbuds included, and I used the smallest one. The earbud focused the sound inside my ear and was very soft, which was a vast improvement over my Sony PS3 earpiece.

When I played Little Big Planet 1 and 2 and Splinter Cell: Blacklist, all the other players could hear me without any problems, and I could hear them loud and clear.

The ear hook and microphone extension were easy to adjust to my comfort level, and even after a 2 hour stretch of gaming, this headset didn't cut into my ear or feel heavy with prolonged use. The volume up and down buttons were easy to use.

CONS:

The Gioteck EX-03 headset is only fitted for the right ear, so the lefties are out of luck on this one. It even says in the instruction manual "Unfortunately this is not possible." Truth be told, I rarely use my left ear for headset usage, but The Sony PS3 headset gave me the option to switch if I wanted to.

Don't throw away the box thinking you can use your Sony cables to charge this headset you have to use the charging cable that comes with it, nothing else works.

When I put my headset on mute, there wasn't any visual indication on my PS3 screen (which does show up for the Sony PS3 headset) instead, I would hear two descending tones about 4 seconds apart. If I wanted to turn my mic back on, I had to press the power button and I'd hear two ascending tones to indicate it was back on.

MY VERDICT:

On the whole, this is a very crisp and clear headset and does exactly what I want...allows me to hear and be heard without any discomfort. If that's what you want from a gaming headset (and you don't want to spend the extra $ for a Sony PS3 headset), then this one will get the job done.

Recommended.

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good sound. good weight. very clear. was able to use it on all my Bluetooth equipment. even my cell phone.

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This headset is a really good one for example i play modern warfare 3 and black ops 2 and it really helps because u can hear the enemy foot steps and there silenced bullets. I would recommened this mic to the call of duty players

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I've never had an ear piece before and i really didn't want to pay for an expensive one. i saw this gio-tech and read up on it. it came in the box perfect, and was ready to go. Syncing it to my ps3 was easy and quick. i use it now to play COD and Borderlands and it has really helped my game play and being connected with my friends. mind it that it doesn't have the sound like a turtle beach but since i don't use it just for COD, it was a win/win for everything. my wallet didn't suffer, my gaming increased, and I'm far better off now. highly recommended for someone who isn't looking to spend alot but still wants a high quality ear piece.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I have used other wireless headsets with my Playstation 3 and this is by far the best.

It was very easy to set up. After you set it up the Playstation doesn't have to be set up again each time.

My previous headset required a setup each time I used it. The sound quality is also way better than my previous unit.

I can hear perfectly. The mike is excellent. Some have complained the ear piece is on the large size but it fit me perfectly and I'm not a huge guy.

I highly recommend the Gioteck EX03 Bluetooth Headset for PS3.