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Whistle Stopper - Plantronics Voyager 855 Bluetooth Headset - Black
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List Price: $120.99
Our Price: $68.95
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Manufacturer: Plantronics
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Binding: Wireless Phone Accessory
Brand: Plantronics
Color: Black
EAN: 0017229125711
Feature: Detachable cable lets you easily convert mono headset for stereo listening on your music-enabled Bluetooth phone
Label: Plantronics
Manufacturer: Plantronics
Model: Voyager 855 Bluetooth headset
Publisher: Plantronics
Studio: Plantronics
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Features
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Detachable cable lets you easily convert mono headset for stereo listening on your music-enabled Bluetooth phone
Sound-isolating earbuds block out distracting background noise so that you can focus on music or conversation
Plantronics AudioIQ two-way noise reduction technology¿now every word can be clearly heard, regardless of the surrounding noise
Seamlessly switch between calls and music with the same headset. Tune out the world, tune in your music and stay in touch
2-in-1 headset with one-touch call and music controls. Adjust volume, mute the microphone, track forward and back, pause, and then play on
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Horrible!
Comment: I'm a big fan of Plantronics, but this Stereo bluetooth headset was absolutely horrible! 1st it wouldn't pair to my phone (Samsung Gleam). 2nd, Tech support told me the headset was defected, and that I should send it back after spending over an hour on the phone with them. 3rd, before I sent it back, I tried to pair it one last time, it worked! But the quality of the stereo sound was very poor, and really low. This was a big disappointment, yet I looked forward to Plantronics making all the necessary improvements needed for the update to the Voyager 855 next go round.
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Summary: A very good buy, though it could be improved
Comment: I purchased the Voyager 855 around January, 2008. I have very small ears and was concerned that the unit would not fit me correctly. The main unit offers three different sizes of ear stabilizers, so I was able to find the one that fit correctly without a problem. I was very impressed with the design, the sound, and the quality of the overall item. The unit typically offers great voice quality, except if you are in a windy area outside. Additionally, music comes through fabulously.
The unit blocks out quite a bit of environmental noise. I am a maintenance technician, and as such am often around very noisy environments. While these will not replace a good set of ear plugs, they offer a high enough volume and block out enough sound that I was able to listen to music in nearly every circumstance (except for running a saw).
My only two gripes are with design issues. First, given my very small ear size, the stereo extension didn't quite fit correctly, as it is only offered in a medium size. This didn't give me too much of a problem, except when working over my head, as the unit would occasionally fall off from one of my ears. Lastly, the back clip where the stereo extension connects broke recently. I believe this was due to my habit of wrapping the stereo extension cord around the unit without disconnecting it first, causing this section to be under constant pressure. Be sure to disconnect the ear stabilizer if you are going to carry this around in your pocket.
I should mention that this item comes with a high quality leather bag, making it easy to carry around an ear stabilizer, stereo connector, and bluetooth unit all in one small package. My unit finally gave out yesterday, after it accidentally wound up in the washing machine. However, I loved the Voyager 855 that I'm going to get a new one as soon as possible.
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Summary: Best Stereo Bluetooth Headset
Comment: Plantronics Voyager 855 Bluetooth Headset - Black
I've tried many stereo bluetooth headsets. This is the best in all categories. If used in only one ear it works as a stylish small high quality cellular phone bluetooth with the added convenience of extendable mike as an answer-hangup switch. I spend most of my usage listening to music/podcasts or slingbox tv. Connecting the second earpiece allows me to listen to everything in good quality stereo with control of pause/play, forward/back track, and volume controlled dialing.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Impressed at first, but then dissapointed
Comment: I read the other reviews before I purchased this product, so I wasn't expecting much in the way of sound quality. It turned out to be much better than I had hoped for when using the MP3 on my phone. People I spoke to reported good audio on their end. I liked the way the ear piece fits deep into the ear canal, it seals out the background noise. My problem with the unit was that it would drop the connection to my phone frequently, switching control of the audio back and forth between my earpiece and the phone. I returned the unit.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent for phone, Not so great for tunes
Comment: Plantronics Voyager 855 Bluetooth Stereo Headset
I use this headset with a Palm Treo 700p running Softick Audio Gateway for A2DP (music) compatability. I also use a Motorola H500 BT earpiece and have used a Motorola S9 headset. Both of the Motorola units have problems linking up with the phone function in normal use (after proper pairing) and the H500 in particular caused me a lot of grief in this regard requiring re-boots of the phone and other stupid phone tricks to get it to work.
The Plantronics 855, however, links up immediatly every time I turn it on and works perfectly for telephone use. I especially like it for use in noisy environments as the in the ear design and the ability to hear the phone in both ears really help to tune out ambient noise. The microphone noise cancellation also seems to work well, so the other party can hear me clearly. The down side of this is that I do not feel comfortable wearing this headset for long periods of time because it plugs up my ear and makes me effectively deaf in one (or both) ears while I am wearing it. Headsets that hang outside the ear (like the Motorola H500) are much more comfortable in this regard.
Unfortunately, the stereo music performance of this headset is not so great. It is difficult to get the stereo music function to link up to my Treo (Audio Gateway s/w may be partly to blame here) and the sound quality definitely leaves a lot to be desired. I have never been able to get the volume and other control functions to work with this headset though they did work with the Motorola S9, so I know that it is possible - it just doesn't work with the Plantronics 855. An additional problem is caused by the fabric covered wire that connects the 2 earpieces. When it rubs against my shirt collar, it makes a noise that is clearly heard in both ears - very annoying!
In summary, I think this is a great BT earpiece for the phone but you should look elsewhere if music is your priority.
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