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 Dissapointed December 3, 2008
I was enthusiastic about receiving the Plantronics Discovery 925 Blue Tooth accessory. When I received it, I was disappointed in the overall quality in terms of outgoing voice quality. Wind noises can be heard just by walking (indoors), the blue light does not flash when the device is on running the battery down and not knowing it until you are ready to use it. I could hear people well but got tired of people asking me if I am in a helicopter while I am talking to them--especially when driving in my car. Too many people kept asking me to repeat myself which is the reason why I returned the item. Generally speaking, I think Bluetooth and the companies who make these devices need to do a lot more work when it comes to the most important issue--voice quality!
 plantronics 925 November 29, 2008
had a little problem at first, getting the correct ear piece to use, took some time with two of the sizes.
light weight, sometimes forget I have it on.
lets me know I have a call, before the phone rings.
have NOT had any trouble hearing in some very noisy conditions where I work.
I like it better than some I have had, that hang over the ear.
Comfortable, geek-chic earpiece November 20, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Plantronics Discovery 925 is designed to look cool -- as cool something stuck in our ears *can* look. The features and accessories may boost the price, but for anyone who frequently uses Bluetooth headsets, these make the Discovery 925 well worth it, particularly since this device is extraordinarily comfortable for long-term wear.
This is one of the few, if not the only, ear pieces that does not hook around the ear; instead, you press it against the ear canal, and it sticks, thanks to a silicon cover and stabilizer that comes in three sizes for individual fit. I can shake my head and jump up and down with the earpiece facing the ground; it NEVER falls out. The device is a breeze to pair since it automatically searches for available Bluetooth devices as soon as you turn it on. There's a volume control (three stages only) and, of course, one touch button for calling and voice dialing. The ear piece comes with three different chargers -- for wall outlet, USB laptop, and a carrying case that hold a one-time charge. These charging options allow a variety of options for users who travel a lot or who use an earpiece for hours at a time. Both the earpiece and the carrying case arrived fully charged, so I was able to use them immediately out of the box.
The stated range of 33 feet was somewhat less, and I easily walked out of range more than once. (My cheaper Motorola has greater range.) The sound quality, however, was first-rate, although wind noise can be pronounced on a breezy day. Because I can't get the 925 to work with my voice command feature on my Sony Ericsson cell phone, I used Plantronics customer service, both on the phone and live online. While the service reps were pleasant, neither was helpful, although my problem may be too phone-specific for them to understand. It is frustrating that it doesn't look like I can use this for voice dialing on a phone that was able to execute it using a Motorola device.
Overall, this is an excellent product that deserves serious consideration from those who wear their Bluetooth earpieces for a prolonged time.
One of the best November 19, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
After 4 or 5 bluetooth headsets I have finally found one I really like. It is comfortable in the ear, easy to use and has good volume. I have owned other Plantronics headsets and each one has had it's problems. The last one I owned had an ear bud that came in different sizes, BUT they came off easily and I lost them at an amazing rate...and couldn't find replacements. The one before that made me sound like I was talking from the inside of a can. I have also owned other brands like Jawbone and Motorola sets that I have given away or put in a drawer for one problem or another. This one has finally corrected the problems I have always complained of. It takes a little time to get comfortable with the fit of the earpiece because there is no hook to go around your ear. It seems like it is going to fall out. But once you get used to it you become unaware that it is even in your ear. A few times I had to put my hand to my ear to see if it was even there! I have it paired with an iPhone. It paired up easily, and has a decent range. I love the charger/carry case. If it runs out of juice during a heavy use day I always have the case to plug it into and voila' more talk time...no more carrying the charging plug with me. Hopefully this will be the last bluetooth headset I will need to buy!
 Great sound, fit needs work November 17, 2008
The overall quality of the unit is great. Love having the charging case on standby, and keeping it charged when not in use. Haven't had any complaints from anyone about being in a tunnel or backround noise etc... The only complaint I would have is the fit of the earpieces. It would be nice to have something more like a Jabra eargel, that would accomodate the piece. The Jabras fit ok, but sound quality is diminished due to covering of speakers. I am in the process of enlarging the opening of a Jabra, to see if this helps the sound quality. It certainly doesn't cause the same pain that comes from the stock earpieces. I would recomend this unit for and ""in ear" bluetooth to anyone.
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