Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Headset (Black)

I'm very satisfied w/this bluetooth. I only wish the case it comes w/had a belt clip attached.

Living in CA I was finally forced 2 purchase a headset 2 conform 2 the law that went into effect on July 1, 2008. The search began around the end of May, beginning of June. I mostly needed it in my car, so my goal was 2 find one on which I could hear callers clearly & they could hear me clearly when I was driving at highway speeds. I would say my car is moderately noisy. So I started with some of the older Plantronics 300 series & found that either I couldn't hear my callers easily or they couldn't hear me well enough. Then I tried the more highly rated Voyager 520. I really liked it! When the phone rang I could quickly pick it up out of the console in my car & put in my ear. I found it quite comfortable & easy 2 put on. I could hear others easily & at first others seemed 2 hear me. However, after a few weeks people started complaining that I was cutting out, so sadly back 2 the store it went.

So on 2 the Jawbone series. At first only the Jawbone 1 was on the market. When I got it the first thing I noticed were the cheap & ill fitting earpieces. I was used 2 the Plantronics earpieces which I liked much better. People could hear me clearly on it, but even at top volume it was hard 2 hear them at highway speeds. By the time I returned these, the Jawbone 2 had just come out so I tried it. Alas, the earpieces were now leather & seemed 2 fit a little better, but still not great. Others could hear me quite well & I could hear them well at the top volume setting (although the sound was a little tinny) as long as the little voice sensor was in contact with the jaw (hence the name). However, I found that as I was talking the sensor tended 2 work its way off my jaw, greatly diminishing the quality of the connection. Because the on/off controls were on the outward side of the unit, when I would try 2 push on the earpiece 2 touch my jaw, often I would disconnect the call. Very disconcerting! Okay, so back 2 the store with this one.

Reluctantly, I went 4 the Plantronics Discovery 925. I thought I would have 2 jam it in my ear, so I had avoided trying it. Well it turns out that it fits fairly snugly onto the outer part of the ear. And lo & behold the sound was excellent on both ends! In fact sometimes the highest setting was TOO loud & had 2 go one notch down. The sound was rich with little or none of the tininess I experienced with the Jawbone. It was quick & easy 2 place in my ear & synced up quickly with my cell phone (Jawbone was much slower). It eventually passed the ultimate test 4 my purposes, which was talking with my wife on her 925 while both of us were in our cars driving on the highway.

I've been using the 925 4 a few months now & give it hearty thumbs up. I'd like 2 give it 4.5 stars, but unfortunately that's not allowed. I'm only knocking it one-half star because in the few circumstances where I used it in the wind, I didn't seem 2 do a great job of canceling out the noise.

This was my first Bluetooth headset, & I obsessed a little bit over the decision. Being the Mac guy that I am, I really wanted 2 want the one from Apple, but the reviews were just too sketchy. Although this one was a bit pricier, it has worked flawlessly 4 many long calls home. Charge capacity is more than adequate 4 my needs. Sound quality is as close 2 perfect/landline sound as I have ever had, particularly when I'm on the 3G network. LOVE this headset! Just get it....

I've tried the 520, 650 & now the 925. I also tried the B&O & Jawbone2. So far I'd give 925 the best rating.
Pro-
clarity
battery life (very long compare 2 others)
comfort
weight
carry case is great with build-in charger
easy 2 pair up 2 2 phone
Con-
surrounding noise pick up(it does amplify your voice when you speak, but surruounding noise is still there)

Other than that, it is highly recommended. I have tried many headset, & this is by far the best at this price point.

I am no bluetooth headset expert, but I do really like this one. The outgoing call quality is not superb but it is good. What I really like about this headset is the fit of the earpiece. There's no earloop & since the headset sits inside your ear you can hear very easily with it, even in noisy environments. It's very comfortable inside your ear even 4 long periods of time & I've never had it fall out.

I also was able 2 pair it with both my cell phone & my computer & use it 4 a headset on both simultaneously, works great 4 that.

The Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth earpiece is your essential conversation piece, blending an elegantly simple design with crisp sound quality & lightweight comfort. Getting connected is easy with QuickPair set up 4 Bluetooth phones. Staying connected is effortless with the included innovative carrying case that recharges the earpiece on the go. Your choice of self-stabilizing eartips creates a couture fit without the need 4 an earloop. Hear & be heard in style with AudioIQ noise control technology that automatically enhances your caller's voice over background noise & the exclusive Plantronics VFrame design that incorporates a microphone boom 2 increase your voice clarity. Multipoint technology can be turned off 2 extend battery life. Wireless Compatibility Bluetooth (v2.0) + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) Bluetooth Profiles Headset (HSP v1.1) & Hands-free (HFP v1.5) Weight - 8 grams

At last, a high-performance Bluetooth earpiece that's also designed 2 make you look good. With an elegantly simple VFrame design & a onyx-black, diamond-shaped earpiece, the Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Earpiece lets you communicate hands-free with comfort & crystal clear performance.

The Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Earpiece offers: VFrame design that is elegant, simple & comfortable. Up 2 five hours talk time & seven hours standby on a single charge. Multipoint technology 4 connecting two Bluetooth phones simultaneously. AudioIQ technology blocks out annoying background noise.

The elegant storage case has an integrated rechargeable battery that keeps your earpiece charged. View larger.

The Discovery will have you looking fashionable & turning heads. View larger.

Comfort & Crisp Sound 4 Your Ear
Measuring 2.7 x 1.0 x 0.9 inches & weighing a mere 0.3 ounces, you'll barely know that the Discovery 925 is in your ear. But with its striking onyx-black & silver color combination & minimalist features, this one-of-a-kind earpiece will surely get you noticed--in a good way. (The earpiece is also available in alchemy-gold & cerise-pink).

The Discovery 925 is designed 2 follow the contours of your cheek. It features a filtered glass bead that's been blasted & anodized 4 a ceramic high-gloss elegant finish. The ultra-lightweight design offers a secure comfortable fit so you can stay connected hands-free 4 hours. And the earpiece includes three uniquely shaped gel eartips--small, medium & large--that are designed 2 conform snugly 2 the contours of your ear without the need 4 an earloop stabilizer, so nothing will interfere with earrings or eyewear.

Once you place the earpiece into your ear, making calls is as simple as it gets. It has a multi-function button on the diamond-shaped face that powers the device, dials or releases calls, triggers voice dialing, or kicks the earpiece into pairing mode. A second button lets you control the volume. For voice clarity, a 1.9-inch boom brings the microphone closer 2 your mouth 2 reduce background noise as you talk. The boom mic also houses the earpiece's antenna. And finally, a micro-USB port is located on the side of the earpiece 4 charging.

AudioIQ Noise Control & On-the-Go Charging
The Discovery 925 features AudioIQ technology that blocks out annoying background noise in most situations, giving you clear calls every time. The earpiece lets you roam up 2 33 feet from your Bluetooth phone & it supports multipoint technology, which allows two Bluetooth devices 2 be paired 2 the earpiece. This means you can receive & make calls from two of your phones without having 2 switch earpieces.

The Discovery 925 runs on a rechargeable lithium ion battery that gives you up 2 five hours of talk time & up 2 seven days of standby time from a single charge. And when the earpiece is not in use, you can store it in its unique color-coordinated case, which performs double duty with its sturdy but stylish construction & its integrated rechargeable battery. Not only will the case protect the earpiece from everyday hazards, but it will also keep your earpiece charged. Simply charge the case directly with the included AC charger or USB cable--with or without the earpiece in place--and when fully charged, it will have enough power provide your earpiece up 2 five hours of talk time 4 when you need it.

Of course you can still charge the ear piece directly with the AC charger, but with this convenient recharging case, you don't have 2 worry about your earpiece running out of power while you're on the go. Just place your earpiece in the case, & safely store it in your handbag or briefcase. When you're ready 2 use it again, it will be fully charged with enough power 4 up 2 five hours of talk time.

The Discovery 925 is backed by a Plantronics 1-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Bluetooth earpiece, charging case, AC charger, USB cable, & three eartips (S, M, L).

AudioIQ technology blocks out background noise 4 clear phone conversations.