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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | LOOK GOOD, SOUND BETTER Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth earpiece. The World's Introduction to Tech-cessories.The Bluetooth earpiece that blends an elegantly simple VFrame design with crisp sound quality and lightweight comfort and includes convenient storage in an innovative charging case. The Look Plantronics brings over 40 years of expertise into creating a Bluetooth earpiece designed for life and luxury. Distinctive linear VFrame design captures your eye as well as your voice. Designed to follow the contours of your cheek, it balances comfort and stability in the pursuit of crisp audio quality. Filtered glass bead is blasted and anodized for a ceramic high gloss finish that completes the look. The Sound Your every word counts. That's why the earpiece gracefully brings the microphone boom closer to your mouth, increasing your voice clarity so you can be heard above the noise. As you move around town, you need to hear what matters. AudioIQ adaptive noise control adjusts volume and reduces background noise as your surroundings change. A couture fit is ensured with the three self-stabilizing eartips included with the earpiece to help you find a comfortable fit without the need for an earloop. The Lifestyle Simplicity is Nirvana in your busy world. Effortlessly stay connected while on the go with an easy set up, intuitive call controls and up to 5 hours of talk time. Connect with two Bluetooth phones and never miss a call. The color-coordinated case not only protects, it also recharges the earpiece using an integrated rechargeable battery. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 9.0 inches | | Product Width: | 2.25 inches | | Product Height: | 5.5 inches | | Product Weight: | 0.3 pounds | | Package Length: | 7.4 inches | | Package Width: | 5.1 inches | | Package Height: | 2.2 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.65 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 1033 reviews |
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| | Features | Fashionable black onyx and silver Bluetooth earpiece with distinctive VFrame designUp to 5 hours of talk time and 7 days of standby on single charge; includes case with integrated battery for recharging earpieceAudioIQ adaptive noise control reduces background noise; range of up to 33 feetMultipoint technology lets you connect to 2 Bluetooth phones at the same timeMeasures 2.7 x 1.0 x 0.9 inches; weighs 0.3 ounces; 1-year limited warranty
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573 of 583 found the following review helpful:
 Fantastic but pricey. Apr 08, 2008
By AreYouKidding?
OK, I splurged. I usually don't spend this much on a headset. I've actually owned a ton of them over the past few years (check out some of my older reviews). Most of them were cheap sub-$30 headsets. Let me just say, "I can't believe the difference."
After doing some research here and on Plantronics' website, I pulled the trigger. I'm using this with two phones; my Sony Ericsson W580i and my BlackBerry 8310.
Pros:
- First off, the sound quality of this headset is awesome. It is crystal-clear on my end and zero-complaints on the other. No more sounding like I'm in a tunnel. I assume this is the AudioIQ technology doing it's thing.
- Secondly, the headset is super-lightweight and this equals comfort. I was skeptical at first about just popping this in my ear without a hook. Once I picked the right size ear-thingy, it fits perfect and I can barely notice it's there. Even after a few hours of wearing it (I know, I'm a geek) I barely notice it. I can do the "shake-your-head" test and this stays in place.
Cons:
- The charging "case" is cool, but I have a hard time getting the headset out of it sometimes. Thankfully, I can just plug the adapter right into the headset, bypassing the need for the extra bulk.
- The price; but honestly, after spending more on a collection of "less impressive" headsets over the past few years, you really do get what you pay for.
Highly recommended for it's sharp looks, perfect clarity and ultra-comfort.
254 of 259 found the following review helpful:
Light, Comfortable, Attractive, and Long Lasting - Almost a Perfect Bluetooth Headset! May 25, 2008
By diljs
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.
151 of 154 found the following review helpful:
Discovery 925 vs Jawbone II, 925 wins for me. Sep 23, 2008
By A. Song
What I was looking for: I wanted a Bluetooth headset for my iPhone 3G and PS3 for gaming and thus needed one with multipoint technology. I've had cheap headsets before, and have learned that when it comes to headsets, you get what you pay for. So I wasn't afraid to pay a little more for quality. After doing research, it seemed that the jawbone, discovery 925, and blueant V9 were the highest rated headsets in my pricerange. The jawbone gets far more press than the other 2. I didn't know much about blueant, so I focused on the jawbone II and the 925. There aren't many reviews that compare the 2 that satisfied me. So I went with the jawbone II. I wasn't satisfied so I returned the jawbone and bought the 925. So here is my comparison.
Noise cancellation/isolation: Of all the options, sound isolation seems to separate the high end headsets from the lower end models. Jawbone touts the noise assassin. This requires a vibration sensor to maintain constant contact on your cheek (hence the name "jawbone") to be able to determine when you're talking and thus cancel out other sounds. Inherently, this requires a good fit. Most reviews criticize the less than perfect fit. Mine fit fine, and noise isolation was excellent. Even with music playing and the windows rolled down. The 925 utilizes audioIQ technology. Most negative reviews say it is not as effective as the noise assassin, and complain that it is very sensitive to the wind. I found that audioIQ did not work nearly as well as the noise assassin. Sometimes it would amplify ambient noise, perhaps it interpreted it as my voice? Sensitivity to the wind was not as extreme as some reviewers complained about. It was no worse than talking on my iPhone in the wind.
Incoming sound quality: I thought the jawbone sound quality was acceptable. There seems to be an emphasis on the high frequencies. The 925 was much better, up to par with my iPhone's sound. At the highest volume level, I found the 925 to have some distortion. Both only have 1 volume button. The 925's button toggles between 3 levels of volume.
Outgoing (voice) sound quality: I think the tradeoff for great sound isolation is poor voice quality. By far the 925 won in this category. It was up to par with a land line, when it worked. For example, when there was a lot of ambient noise, I still had to speak loudly for the earpiece to distinguish it from the noise. The jawbone's sound quality was at most acceptable. Most people would ask me to repeat myself. Some said it was obvious I was using a headset. Some thought I was on speakerphone or said it sounded like I was in an auditorium. Fit was not a problem, the sensor always maintained firm contact to my cheek. I also noticed that sound isolation would clip the very beginning of each sentence. For instance my "Yes" would become "-es".
Comfort: By far, the 925 was more comfortable and easier to apply. It utilizes gels (3 sizes) that hold it in place in your ear without an earloop. I wore this playing a game for 2 hours, without discomfort. I shook my head hard without it getting loose or falling out. The jawbone uses a combination of gels (3 sizes) and earloops (plastic or leather, 2 sizes each). I played around with every combination and eventually came back to the default size that came in the box. The jawbone is awkward at first, but you get used to it. It is a bit clumsy to get on and off however. In the beginning, I was very paranoid that the noise assassin sensor was not touching my cheek and had to check repeatedly.
Multipoint: Jawbone, as far as I am aware, does not support multipoint technology. It did however pair with my PS3. Pairing the 925 with both the iphone and PS3 was a bit confusing at first. You have to turn multipoint on first, then pair each one at a time. You switch from one device to the other with the multifunction button. Several times, my headset interfered with my controller (also Bluetooth) when I switched it on during a game. I've read that this is a common occurance with bluetooth headsets and the PS3. I've played probably a total of 20 hrs with this headset, and encountered this problem twice. Another reviewer stated he had to pair his headset with the iPhone everyday. I did not encounter this problem. Be aware that multipoint drains your battery faster.
Range: Both maintained pairing to about 30 feet (rough estimate). The 925 had static at about feet. The jawbone was fine at about 30 feet. I did not push their limits however.
Multifunction button: each uses a single multifunction button which are comparable. The jawbone's buttons are integrated in the design, so you actually don't see the buttons, you just know where they are. An annoying feature is the led light, which is on the multifunction button. So when you are pushing the button to turn it on, you can't see when the light is coming on.
Charging: I have to admit, the jawbone has a cool magnetic charger which attaches itself to the headset. Be sure to check that your charging light is on. Once I had attached the charger and it wasn't seated correctly. The 925 comes with a case that has a built-in battery with enough juice for a full charge, which is really cool IMO. It looks big in the picture, but measures about 4 x 1.25 x 1.25 inches, a little bulky for pant pockets. The case itself still is a nice feature to protect the headset. I hung my jawbone on my shirt and ended up bending the earloop. Scared me at first, but I was able to bend it back.
Conclusion: Unless you'll be consistently using your headset in a noisy environment, I'd recommend the 925 over the Jawbone II. It beats the jawbone, IMO, in every category except noise cancellation. Incoming and outgoing sound is much better on the 925, making it's performance much more consistent. The most common criticism of the 925 is its sensitivity to wind. Multipoint pairs with iPhone and the PS3. Remember the PS3 can have issues with bluetooth headsets interfering with their bluetooth controller's connection.
173 of 188 found the following review helpful:
 Very Poor Sound Quality May 23, 2008
By Super Mum
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.
138 of 151 found the following review helpful:
Sleek, sexy little headset doesn't sacrifice form or function Jun 02, 2008
By Jennifer Ray
The search for the perfect Bluetooth headset is never-ending, it seems. In the last 3 years, I've gone through more brands and models than I care to think about. Now I've tried the Plantronics Discovery 925, and tell you with no hesitation that it is in the top two of those I have used.
The Plantronics Discovery 925 is more an earpiece than a headset, with an earbud that fits inside the ear with surprising comfort, rather than an earloop that hangs over the ear. This means that it is much more comfortable to wear with eyeglasses and/or sunglasses. Indeed it is so comfortable that I sometimes forget I am wearing it.
Pairing the device is a snap, and while my old Jabra headset frequently lost its pairing (weekly at least), the Plantronics Discovery 925 has not yet.
The sound quality is tremendous. Audio is crystal clear from both my side and on the caller's side, if my friends and family are to be believed. LOL
Plantronics touts this headset as having great noise reduction technology, and I will say that it is better in the noise reduction arena than all but one of the headsets I've tried in the past. The only headset I have personally tried that surpasses the Plantronics Discovery 925 in noise reduction is the Jawbone headset.
What I really love about the Discovery 925 is the charging options. This headset comes with both an AC charger cable and a USB charger cable. Not only that, it comes with a compact charging case. You can charge the headset either in the case or directly, using the same cables for each. The beauty of the case is that it charges alongside the headset when you have it plugged in to electrical power. Then when your headset's battery dies, you simply put the headset in the case to recharge on the go - WITHOUT connecting either the case or the headset to electrical current. I've purposely let the headset's charge completely drain and charged it with the case, and found it worked admirably. And to top it all off, the Plantronics Discovery 925 charges fully in just a couple of hours, whether via electrical current or the portable charge case.
Now here is where I prove what a woman I can be. The last quality I want to point out is purely cosmetic - its appearance. This is by far the most attractive headset I've ever seen. It's design almost looks like a cufflink or tie clip. It is sleek, innocuous, and comes in three different colors: black, gold, and pink. Personally, I like the more unobtrusive black model myself, but for those who want a little bit livelier hue, the other options work too. Yeah, I know, the appearance is a pretty frivolous virtue, but as often as we wear these things nowadays, it is nice to find a Bluetooth headset that doesn't have to trade form for function.
For the best in noise reduction, Jawbone's Bluetooth headset is the overall winner, but Plantronics Discovery 925 runs a very close second in this category. In all other categories, I would choose Plantronics as the number one headset.
Phone used with: HP iPaq 6945 Unlocked Cell Phone with Wi-fi, GPS, MP3/Video Player, SD--U.S. Version with Warranty (Silver)
Most recent Headsets I've used:
Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Headset - Black
Aliph Jawbone Noise Shield Bluetooth Headset- Black
Jabra BT250v Bluetooth Headset with Vibrating Alert [Retail Packaged]
Logitech Mobile Freedom Bluetooth Headset
Motorola H300 Bluetooth Headset
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