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 Finally a bluetooth headset that works! April 8, 2008
L. Vrchoticky
22 out of 24 found this review helpful
This new headset stayed in my ear, did not turn it's self off, did not turn my cell phone bluetooth off. Other headsets could not handle background noise, but this one works flawlessly in light wind or car noise with a/c running. The multiple charging options are great also. Well worth the extra price. Try all ear pieces, and both ears. I made the mistake of thinking I new which size was needed and caused myself problems. Using it with BlackBerry Pearl. My last headset was the Voyager 510 and it was not nearly as good.
 Very Poor Sound Quality May 23, 2008
Super Mum (California)
21 out of 23 found this review helpful
Let me start by saying I LOVE Plantronics products. Years ago when I used to sell electronics I would always push their products (I did not receive a commission) because they were far superior in sound quality than any other brand out there. I am the type of person who will spend extra money on something that works well as opposed to something cheap that is not up to the same level of quality. Here is my review of each aspect of the product:
Size/Weight: First, this product is very very light weight. When I first took the headset out of the package and held it I thought it was "cheap" feeling because it was so light but after thinking about it for a moment I realized I would much rather have it feel light and cheap than heavy and weighing down my ear. Overall I am extremely happy with this aspect of the headset.
Comfort: The weight of the product and the gel-ish inserts made the product fit comfortably in my ear. I wore the product for lengthy periods and never felt any significant level of discomfort. Overall I am impressed by the aspect of this headset.
Style: First, I do not rock a fanny pack for a reason and in my opinion most Bluetooth headsets remind me of fanny packs and black socks with sandals. They are a fashion "oh heck no." However, this particular headset is a nice inconspicuous size. The gap between the two bars that make up the mouthpiece make the headset look better and less bulky. Additionally, the mouthpiece is fairly short and does not overtake your face as you talk. Overall, I am extremely happy with this aspect of the headset as I do not want to look like something out of a SciFi movie when chatting on the phone.
Syncing with my Bluetooth device: I have never synced any Bluetooth device to my current cell phone. The process took under 30 seconds before they were paired together. The instructions were crystal clear and I did not need my phone's manual to figure anything out. This aspect of the headset worked amazing.
And here's where it all went wrong...
Sound Quality (Outgoing): Let me start by saying, yes, I did have the mouthpiece directed in the way indicated by the Plantronics manual. Also, my phone was sitting right next to me so this was not a matter of being too far away from my cell phone. I spoke to dozens of people on the headset over the course of five days, all of whom asked, "What was that? Could you repeat that? Huh? etc." Most of the time I would have to disconnect the headset and go "old-fashioned" by actually using my hands. When I needed to put the air conditioning on, it was impossible for the other party to hear me due to the wind noise so I had to shut my vents so I could be (somewhat)heard. Even when there was no background noise of any sort (music, airconditioning, passenger noise), the product failed in this area. Every person I spoke to complained. Overall, I would rate this aspect of the headset almost unusable.
Sound Quality (Incoming): Everyone I spoke to sounded distant, unclear, and not loud enough to hear well (yes, ALL volumes were at the maximum level). Often I would try to shove the headset deeper in my ear hoping it would help, however, this would cause me to accidentally hit the "call end" button and hang up on the person I was speaking to. After two times of doing that I learned my lesson and just strained to hear the best I could. Overall, I would rate this aspect of the headset almost unusable.
One star is the minimum Amazon lets a user rate a product. I gave the rating one extra star because, had the outgoing/incoming quality been excellent, there would be no better Bluetooth product on the market right now because of size, weight, comfort, style, and ease of syncing.
Way better than the others! April 15, 2008
J. Peters
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
I recieved this product earlier in the month. It was the replacement to my Plantronics 655, which was a replacement to my Motorola H500 headset. The Plantronics 925 blows the others away. It fits in the ear perfectly without the annoying ear hook, and you can do a lot of moving around without worrying about it falling out at all. It has superior sound and distance than my previous headsets, and the microphone picks up my voice perfectly. I know that the price tag is a little steep for a headset, but this one is worth it. It's like the Mercedes AMG of bluetooth headsets!
 Light, Comfortable, Attractive, and Long Lasting - Almost a Perfect Bluetooth Headset! May 25, 2008
diljs
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
I am a much heavier user of bluetooth headsets than most. My job requires me to spend long hours consulting on the phone, so a comfortable, reliable, BT headset that will last all day without a charge is a requirement for me. I typically buy a new cell phone every 6 months (Current is a Nokia E51, next will be a 3G iPhone :), and a new headset (I compared this one to a Jabra JX10 which I used previously) nearly as often. Some of my criteria may not be something you need, so keep that in mind as you read through,and as with any product, choose what features you will use, and which are "cool" but unnecessary.
What's in the Box:
-An extremely light headset (8 grams!)
-Three ear pieces (small, medium, large)
-Wall Charger
-USB Charger
-Nice looking Case that also charges the headset
-Short, Simple, Clear Instruction Manual
Pros:
Looks - The Plantronics 925 is a very attractive headset. It doesn't have the goofy, bulky, flashy "star trek" look that a lot of headsets do. The smooth, attractive lines, and the thin mouthpiece are very low key and elegant. The headset also comes in 3 colors: standard black, fashionable gold, and feminine cerise.
Charging - Plantronics included not 1, not 2, but 3 ways to charge this headset: through the wall, by usb, or with the extremely cool charging case. The case has it's own lithium ion battery, and it will actually hold a single charge for the headset without being plugged in. This means for an overnight trip all you have to bring with you is the headset and the case, and you'll still be able to recharge it once.
Pairing - The 925 connected quickly and easily to my phone, this shouldn't be a challenge for anyone to do after a few minutes skimming the manual.
Comfort and Fit - I prefer the "in ear" style of BT headsets to the "over the ear" style, so the 925's setup was great. The customizable earbuds should ensure a comfortable fit for most people, although there will be some who will experience irritation with all the sizes. The earbuds are a tad fragile, so be careful when handling them.
Stability - The plantronics feels really light and loose, but it also stays in place! Nothing is more annoying than a headset that falls out, but this one does a great job staying in place.
Range - The headset does well out to about 20 feet, any further and distortion begins to occur. Bluetooth is rated for 33 feet maximum, but in real life you will seldom get this far, and the 925 does excellent compared to other headsets.
Sound Quality - The 925 does very well in this area. No one could "tell" I was on a headset, and both incoming and ougoing sound were crisp and clear for me and the person on the other end. The one exception was in wind, which I will discuss later.
Battery Life - The 925 is rated for up to 5 hours of talk time and 7 days (!) of standby time, which is great for a BT headset. Although battery life does typically decline over time, in my experience it definitely lived up to the promise and I was very impressed by the amount of time I could go between charges.
Cons: (Keep in mind these may not be important to you!)
Controls - The 925 has 2 buttons: One large multi-purpose button on the side, and one smaller one on the top for volume. While the multi-purpose one is pretty standard (answering or placing calls, voice dialing, etc), the volume control is somewhat lacking. It only has 3 levels (high, medium, low) which it cycles through. This is in contrast to competing headsets (such as my Jabra) which have both "+" and "-" for volume, which can give more precise control over the volume.
Wind Noise - This is something that is a problem on most headsets, and while this one did better than most low end headsets, it didn't do as well as competitors at half its price (such as the Aliph Jawbone). Such a pricey headset should not experience such bad feedback and voice choppiness when outdoors or on the highway.
Price - The 925 is definitely on the higher end of the price range for BT headsets. The features for the price may or may not be worth it to you, and you could be just as happy with a much lower priced headset.
Overall:
Overall the 925 is a great looking premium headset which is packed with features. Comfort, ease of use, battery life, and sound quality were all excellent. The charging methods provided were exceptional, and the charging case is just plain cool. This headset is certainly better than most of the cheap headsets out there. Still, the price is high, and the controls and wind noise performance could be better. These aside, there is an excellent chance you will look great in and love this headset.
 WAY overpriced. Math simply doesn't work out for feature:price ratio. Buy only if you have $ to burn. June 6, 2008
almosthappy (San Diego, CA, California)
16 out of 33 found this review helpful
I have always been a proponent of Bluetooth headset use, especially when talking on the cellphone and driving at the same time. I think it is unfortunate that certain people consider using bluetooth to be uncool and somehow associated with a rather hateful stereotypical image of a Hummer-driving yuppie. If you're driving and talking, GET a Bluetooth headset! I would rather see people driving around on the road like they are telephone tech supports than blind and distracted zombies. That ends my rant on why I believe everyone should be using a wireless headset. Now let's talk about this Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth.
I've gone through a few Bluetooth headsets in the past few years - mostly Motorola and Jarba models priced around 20 bucks. I had absolutely no complaints regarding these economy models. When I received this 150 dollars headset(!) in the mail, I was seriously expecting to be awed and shocked with a level of performance, feature, and luxury I had previous unexperienced.
The unboxing and setup process was pretty straight forward. One fancy feature that is indeed very useful is that a leather carrying pouch was included, and it isn't just any plain leather pouch either. The carrying pouch, in fact, has a built-in battery. When the headset is stored inside the pouch, you can plug in the charging cable and charge both the headset and the charging pouch. So later on, when you're on the road, you in fact have two batteries ready to be used which greatly extends the hours of use between charging. Unfortunately, the charging carrying case is the only positive thing I can say about this headset.
According to the manual and the packaging, the headset supposed to have some fancy audio-processing logic which will make the phone conversation crystal clear. Alas, it was not the case. Once I got the headset bonded with my Verizon KRZR phone and made a test call to my wife, the voice sounded rather dull, down-sampled, and somewhat metallic. This is unacceptable for a 150 BT headset! I can honestly say, in term of voice clarity, all my previous 20-buck Motorola/Jarba outperformed this ridiculously overpriced headset by far. I have not tried the headset with any other cell phones. But a Motorola KRZR is a rather common handset, and Plantronics 925 gave me quite a let-down.
In conclusion, I will not recommend this headset to anyone at its current price. If it was around $30 - $40 (currently Amazon is already offering at 50% off the original listing price), and only if looks/design is more important to you than voice clarity, perhaps only then I will recommend it to you.
Sorry Plantronics, I honestly, genuinely wanted to love this headset. But for the time being, I'm going back to my 20 dollar Jarba.
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