Opinions - Best BT Headset

[GoodThings2Life]

I just ordered a Plantronics Voyager 510 after reading the favorable reviews on this site, NewEgg, and Amazon. I'm not fond that the earlobe hook is so large, but if the quality is clear and loud, I can easily forgive that. I considered the 815/855, but I decided that I'd be forever knocking it out of my ear without the earlobe hook. The nice thing about the Voyager series is that I can pair it with my Mogul *and* my work laptop that runs my Cisco softphone for work calls.

I'll report back once I have it and have used it a while.

[Genjinaro]

Originally Posted by GoodThings2Life

I considered the *snip*855, but I decided that I'd be forever knocking it out of my ear without the earlobe hook.

Kinda hard to do, unless you wear glasses, it has an earbud fit; Plus you can don it without the hook.
It comes with a small hook, medium hook(A2DP) and large hook.
It has 3 sizes of the earbud gels as well.

If you're one of the unlucky ones who can't fit the eargels, buy these etymotic eartip fits:

http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/er6i-acc.aspx

Buy either the gray or white 2-flange (I bought the small 2-flange gray )


WARNING: They are hard to get on, so only buy if you have the patience to do so.
FURTHER MOD:
For the loudest sound to match P-510 quality, I had to remove the black filters so its just a matter of really being diligent about cleaning you ears.

[JimSmith94]

Originally Posted by GoodThings2Life

The nice thing about the Voyager series is that I can pair it with my Mogul *and* my work laptop that runs my Cisco softphone for work calls.

I have the Cisco softphone too, and that is precisely why I use my Plantronics Voyager 510. I actually have what they call the Audio 910, which consists of a 510 and a BUA-100 Bluetooth dongle. Is that how you do it?

I have a Blueant Z9 too, but couldn't get it to switch back and forth between my PPC and the softphone consistently.

[shaggylive]

so i've been looking for a new headset as my current (jabra bt5010) just isn't comfortable on my ear and I realized if i bump the boom and it slides in slightly, my call is lost. so no more sliding booms for me.
I recently ran into the NX6000 on google and like what i was reading, so I searched hear and what ya know...
I also have a plantronics 340 and broke my 510. the 340 is eh... ok, and the 510 was pretty good, but direct wind and my "tin can" van still effected it some.

I broke the 510 by accidentally spinning the mic all the way around a few times in my pocket (at least 2 by the looks of it when i finally ripped apart.)

so do I get a cheep charger less 510 on ebay or spend double the $ on a NX6000 ? or a blueant z9 ?

I remember the 510 survived the "shake test" pretty well and that's important to me (on roofs) any reports on the others?

also I never used the 510 with 2 devices, but now I have/carry 2 phones, can you switch between phones with active calls?

[KaliS]

ok...i want to chime in on what i feel is the best (so far) BT headset for the moveul/titan. and in my opinion it's the Jabra BT8040. my BT headset experience is as follows: jabra 250v, plantronics 510, plantronics 520 & 521, motorola S9, jawbone 2 (didn't own, but used), and jabra bt8040. my MIP (most important points) in a BT headset are call/reception quality, range, comfort, volume, size, and A2DP.

i listen to a lot of lectures and streaming audio from my mogul so i definitely needed A2DP, which knocks out a lot of otherwise fine devices (ie jawbone, 520, etc.). the motorola s9 had become my daily BT device, replacing the plantronics 520. it has great sound quality, but can be shaky with its connection and also the call quality can be iffy at times. my other gripe with the moto s9 is that it rubs the skin on the back of my neck/hairline and irritates my skin...causing hair bumps (not good). so its not for daily use...although there is NOTHING better at the gym or when engage in strenuous activity.

so the search was on to find a BT headset that has what i look for most, does them well, and is in one ear or doesn't rub against my neck when going to the other ear. enter the jabra bt8040. it excels in all of MIP's that i look for in a BT headset. the most surprising things are its size, connection strength, and volume. it took awhile for me to get used to the eargel format of wearing it...but with trial & error, i don't even realize its on me until its in use. this is an all-day wearing headset. works great with the mogul, using wm6.1 official rom. i beleive the a2dp profile could be a reason why the quality and connection are so good.

i highly recommend the BT8040 to anyone looking for a BT headset with excellent call qualities, small size, extra comfortable, and with a2dp.

paid $59.99 @ BB

[elmerfudpucker]

I run two, the jawbone for on the road, my work truck is loud as hell and everyone dont even know it. And my insignia stereo headphones (BestBuy) for at home or on site when I want music, and they handle the calls too!. I had a set of ROKR's but they suck both in fit and sound. the Insignia only cost $60 and they have better sound and range!

[Protonus]

Jawbone 2 - best bluetooth headset out there. Only downside is the price.

[Turnkeys]

Originally Posted by Genjinaro

I like the Plantronics 855, esp for A2DP(Music)+Calling.

LOL I recently did away with my speaker filters (rubbed them off) & now I have the loudest BT headset ever.

Nice to know I don't have to toggle to maximum volume to get "I can somewhat hear you listening", anymore.

PT 855 Voyager FTW....

I have this one also, definately like it.

Pros:

• Easily convertable from single earbud to stereo. (buds)
• Very discreet.
• Bi-aural calling. Many of the stereo headsets only have the caller in 1 ear.
• Easy controls.

Cons:

• Noise cancellation isn't very good. It does have some cancellation, but nothing near some of Plantronics more dedicated voice earsets. And nothing like the Jawbone.

Considering a Jawbone as a 2nd headset.

[The Doctor]

I just bought a Plantronics 925
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I wanted to let anyone who is interested know that this headset is FLAWLESS
It works PERFECTLY with my Mogul(latest 6.1 stock ROM and BT stack)
I am super impressed as the plantronics 6xx headsets did not work nearly as well. I had the 640e, 650e, 655, 665, a pulsar 260 and the voyager 510. I also had a JawBone, two different samsung WEPs and the Motorola H9. This headset BLOWS them all out of the water!!! I think I'm going to buy an 855 next for listening to tunes. (when my homemade ad2p headset dies<cables unlimited and Philip's, Shure knockoffs>.
ANYWAY...
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS EAR PIECE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GaMedic]

Can you listen to Music (stereo quality) through the Jawbone 2?