Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Earpiece (Black)[Retail Packaged] Reviews

• Fantastic but pricey.

  
  By A282RNKOO2P5RT on 2008-04-08
  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.
  
  
  

• Sleek, sexy little headset doesn't sacrifice form or function

  
  By A23ZNGL704AW7O on 2008-06-02
  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
  
  
  

• Very Poor Sound Quality

  
  By A1QTHVA826XEOS on 2008-05-23
  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.
  
  

• A comfortable but pricey Bluetooth headset

  
  By A23GFTVIETX7DS on 2008-05-22
  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 and who frequently travel with theirs. Occasional users will have a tough time justifying the price.
  
  

• Great Bluetooth headset but a bit pricey

  
  By A1F9Z42CFF9IAY on 2008-07-16
  This is a great Bluetooth headset although it's a bit pricey, I still recommend it.
  
  It's so much easier to take a call by just placing a headset like this in your ear, rather than having to fool around with also clipping it around your ear too. I'm speaking from experience here. I had a Jawbone before and totally hated how I had to fumble with getting it around my ear all the time.
  
  The sound quality of the Plantronics Discovery 925 is quite good as is the noise cancellation and battery life is tops, way better than my Jawbone.
  
  It even comes with a seperate battery (built in to the case) so you can charge it while on the go for even more talk time-a very nice touch.
  
  After trying several different Bluetooth headsets over the years, this is the one that I'm keeping. Plantronics seems to make the best ones I've tried including Jawbone, Motorola and Samsung.
  
  UPDATE - AUGUST 2008: I am now using the BlueAnt Z9i and am happier with it mainly because it has better noise cancellation.
  
  
• Ear Irritation .. Auditorium Effect .. Wind Noise .. No Mute ...
  By A3R1H1L4BZUCT6 on 2008-05-06
  NOTE: This review, in it's entirety, reflects my opinion after trying every possible way to "accept and use" this product over the past few weeks prior to sending it back for a REFUND .. Frankly, I do not understand the rave reviews since my experience was so dramatically different from the 4-5 star reviewers who initially influenced my decision to purchase it .. FYI, I'm typically a huge Plantronics fan who often recommends their products to family/friends and the Discovery 925 was bought as a replacement to a Plantronics Voyager 510 (which is an awesome earpiece, but had connectivity dropping problems with my new mobile phone, a S/E K850i) -- Well, although the 925 solved the connectivity problem, that was it's ONLY REDEEMING QUALITY.
  
  Here are the problems I encountered with this product:
  
  1. FIT (Major Problem)
  
  ---EAR IRRITATION - the ear "fitting piece" (i.e. which is placed over the earpiece speaker) RUBS AGAINST YOUR INSIDE EAR whenever you place or move it in your ear .. Eventually, the intermittent continual "rubbing" will cause some irritation
  
  ---INCONVENIENCE - when changing from one ear to the other ear you have to first turn the "fitting piece" ~180 degrees and it does not turn very easily since there is friction from having to rotate over the earpiece speaker
  
  ---POSITIONING - the earpiece does not reliably stay in position once it's "set" which results in MOVING or READJUSTING IT thereby causing MORE RUBBING against your inside ear
  
  2. Auditorium Effect (Minor Problem) -- ~30% of the time it had this effect which was annoying, but not prohibitive
  
  3. Wind Noise (Major/Minor Problem) -- when outside, the slightest wind would result in a disproportionate level of wind noise
  
  4. No Mute (Minor Problem) -- even though this one is self explanatory, I do not understand why they would leave out this feature
  
  Caveat Emptor!
  
  
  
• Finally a bluetooth headset that works!
  By AFS14MNX1FBGE on 2008-04-08
  This new headset stayed in my ear, did not turn it's self off, did not turn my cell phone bluetooth off. Other headsets could not handle background noise, but this one works flawlessly in light wind or car noise with a/c running. The multiple charging options are great also. Well worth the extra price. Try all ear pieces, and both ears. I made the mistake of thinking I new which size was needed and caused myself problems. Using it with BlackBerry Pearl. My last headset was the Voyager 510 and it was not nearly as good.
  
  
• Light, Comfortable, Attractive, and Long Lasting - Almost a Perfect Bluetooth Headset!
  By A3KZCNV1N8R9GC on 2008-05-25
  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.
  
  
• Way better than the others!
  By A1PR93BBSHBH47 on 2008-04-15
  I recieved this product earlier in the month. It was the replacement to my Plantronics 655, which was a replacement to my Motorola H500 headset. The Plantronics 925 blows the others away. It fits in the ear perfectly without the annoying ear hook, and you can do a lot of moving around without worrying about it falling out at all. It has superior sound and distance than my previous headsets, and the microphone picks up my voice perfectly. I know that the price tag is a little steep for a headset, but this one is worth it. It's like the Mercedes AMG of bluetooth headsets!
  
  
• WAY overpriced. Math simply doesn't work out for feature:price ratio. Buy only if you have $ to burn.
  By A2RW587355CMVA on 2008-06-06
  I have always been a proponent of Bluetooth headset use, especially when talking on the cellphone and driving at the same time. I think it is unfortunate that certain people consider using bluetooth to be uncool and somehow associated with a rather hateful stereotypical image of a Hummer-driving yuppie. If you're driving and talking, GET a Bluetooth headset! I would rather see people driving around on the road like they are telephone tech supports than blind and distracted zombies. That ends my rant on why I believe everyone should be using a wireless headset. Now let's talk about this Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth.
  
  I've gone through a few Bluetooth headsets in the past few years - mostly Motorola and Jarba models priced around 20 bucks. I had absolutely no complaints regarding these economy models. When I received this 150 dollars headset(!) in the mail, I was seriously expecting to be awed and shocked with a level of performance, feature, and luxury I had previous unexperienced.
  
  The unboxing and setup process was pretty straight forward. One fancy feature that is indeed very useful is that a leather carrying pouch was included, and it isn't just any plain leather pouch either. The carrying pouch, in fact, has a built-in battery. When the headset is stored inside the pouch, you can plug in the charging cable and charge both the headset and the charging pouch. So later on, when you're on the road, you in fact have two batteries ready to be used which greatly extends the hours of use between charging. Unfortunately, the charging carrying case is the only positive thing I can say about this headset.
  
  According to the manual and the packaging, the headset supposed to have some fancy audio-processing logic which will make the phone conversation crystal clear. Alas, it was not the case. Once I got the headset bonded with my Verizon KRZR phone and made a test call to my wife, the voice sounded rather dull, down-sampled, and somewhat metallic. This is unacceptable for a 150 BT headset! I can honestly say, in term of voice clarity, all my previous 20-buck Motorola/Jarba outperformed this ridiculously overpriced headset by far. I have not tried the headset with any other cell phones. But a Motorola KRZR is a rather common handset, and Plantronics 925 gave me quite a let-down.
  
  In conclusion, I will not recommend this headset to anyone at its current price. If it was around $30 - $40 (currently Amazon is already offering at 50% off the original listing price), and only if looks/design is more important to you than voice clarity, perhaps only then I will recommend it to you.
  
  Sorry Plantronics, I honestly, genuinely wanted to love this headset. But for the time being, I'm going back to my 20 dollar Jarba.
  
  
• I feel like punching myself
  By A2X7NBUETXC19E on 2008-05-30
  I'm as technology-obsessed as the average guy, but I always swore I wouldn't be one of - those - people. You know the ones I'm talking about, walking the city streets with their Star Trek earpieces, loudly conducting business calls as they hammer out messages on their Blackberry with one hand and cradle a triple grande mocha latte in the other. These Bluetooth headsets always seemed like the absolute height of self important gadgetry to me (though I vaguely recall thinking the same thing about cell phones a decade ago). So with my sense of self righteousness firmly in place, what do you think my reaction was when offered the opportunity to try out Plantronics' new Discovery 925 Bluetooth Headset? You guessed it - I agreed right away, eyes a-twinkle with the prospect of a shiny new technology toy.
  
  Whatever prejudices I had for these things, they disappeared pretty fast once I got my hands on the Discovery 925. First off, it's the first gadget in a while that didn't require a chainsaw to open the packaging. Second, this thing looks really cool. This is no clunky operator headset; it's a slick, streamlined vision from a sci-fi future. It even comes in a neat little leather charger/case. Third, it's pretty darned easy to set up. It's not so intuitive that you don't need the manual, but it doesn't take much to get up and running. It took all of a minute to find the right page and program my phone to sync with the headset. After that it was just a matter of fitting the piece and learning the buttons.
  
  The Discovery 925 proved useful almost immediately, as it arrived just prior to a family vacation. I'm not the best when it comes to driving and, well, anything else. I can talk on the phone and drive, but my concentration is not what it should be. I've used headsets in the past but the cord never seemed long enough, and kept getting snagged in the seatbelt. The Discovery 925 lets me keep my eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, which my fellow motorists (not to mention my passengers) no doubt appreciate. It also came in handy when I got home to find a malfunctioning cable box. With the headset in place I was able to talk to technical support while checking connections, pulling cords, looking for serial numbers, and throwing my hands up in frustration as each "fix" failed. The sound quality never faltered, even when I crawled behind (or inside) the entertainment center.
  
  It's not cheap, but the Discovery 925 is still a worthwhile purchase. I guess I'm a believer now. I'm still not going to wear it on the streets though! I mean it. Well, maybe if I have to carry a lot of stuff, or want to shift that latte from one hand to the other, but that's OK right? Right? Sigh.
  
  
  
• Plantronics 925 versus Jawbone (version 1)
  By AK4HKI46S49NA on 2008-06-27
  I agonized over these two items before picking the Plantronics 925.
  
  Why Jawbone is better (in my opinion):
  (1) better noise canceling capability (if there is some turbulence in the air, you can hear it with the 925 but not Jawbone).
  (2) more masculine design (though the 925 black version is slightly more masculine, the overall design looks like a hair pin. the gold & cerise designs gear toward the female fashionistas).
  (3) cheaper (by a few bucks if you shop around).
  
  Why Plantronics 925 is better (in my opinion):
  (1) smaller, lighter, & fits nicely in your ear.
  (2) gel ear tip works very well. doesn't feel insecure like the Jawbone. i have free range of movement without feeling like it's going to fall off.
  (3) ambidextrous - can change from right to left ear without adjustment (unlike Jawbone).
  (4) the charging case provides extra juice on the run (however, it looks girly (sincerest apology to the female readers). the micro-USB port is an inconvenience as you cannot use your standard USB charging cable and I have many of those around the house already).
  (5) very fast syncing.
  (6) audio quality of the 925 and Jawbone is superior compared to their peers.
  (7) distinct design. some of my friends have the Jawbone, but none has the Plantronics 925 yet.
  
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  after three months' use - - -
  (+) very light-weight. comfortable. hardly feel in your ear(s) at all.
  (+) good volume.
  (+) there is a useful function where you can (re)establish BT connectivity after answering call by pressing talk button on the phone rather than the headset, allow easy (re)connection if you accidentally answer the call using the phone and not the headset, especially on the road.
  (-) headset battery runs out after ~2 of non-use.
  (-) the recharger holder is nice but i don't use EVER after 2 months. a hassle to carry / insert / remove. only useful if you go on a 2-3 day trip to the boondocks.
  (-) i dropped it once from 3-ft height. got scratched. but still works.\
  
  
• Great Headset--Til it breaks
  By ATX9PJJLEIIWU on 2008-07-15
  I bought this item the first of May. I love this headset. Truly. Cool, lightweight, good battery life. What I don't like is that I am now returning my SECOND headset because the microphone just stopped working. Each time the earpiece has worked beautifully for about 30 days, and then just stopped. I can still hear, but no one can hear me.
  
  I haven't dropped it, I haven't gotten it wet. It just stops working.
  
  How disappointing.
  
  Good News. Amazon's been a real sport about taking them back . . .good to know.
  
  
• Good choice if you need a headset
  By A2I3XS9TO93Q0F on 2008-06-17
  Maybe I'm just not cut out for a headset. I don't particularly like the unintended interactions with people who assume I'm talking to them instead of the person on my cell phone. And while this headset is more stylish than most, I just can't shake the impression that at any moment I'll be beamed aboard the Borg spaceship to be assimilated (Trekkies will know what I mean).
  
  That said, the Plantronics Discovery 925 established its communication with my Samsung Blackjack II Red Wine Smartphone (AT&T) easily enough. And the audio quality is far better than I ever expected it to be, on both ends of the call. The noise reduction seems to work very well.
  
  The charger case is nice and compact, and very protective of the headset, but getting the darn thing in and out of the plug in the case is a little daunting if you're concerned with preventing any damage to one or the other. That might not be a concern to you, but if you saw all of the bent-pronged electric plugs in my shop, you'd understand why I'm a bit sensitive to that. :-)
  
  
• expensive but SO worth it!
  By A239PTK7HELE4L on 2008-04-19
  pros: great range, great bluetooth compatibility, lightweight, easy to operate, great battery life, excellent incoming call audio
  cons: expensive, sometimes sketchy microphone quality, no way to shut off noise control DSP
  
  After varied experiences with other bluetooth earpieces, i have to admit i was a little gunshy on this new plantronics set. my previous bluetooth earpieces were from jabra and several plantronics models (510, discovery 650). the 510 was useful for me as i have the interface that works with my land-line home phone (the multi-point technology was confusing to say the least) but a bit bulky on the ear. and i would have been happy with it IF it had worked properly with my treo 755p. NO such luck...it constantly disconnected and spent most of the day turning the treo ON and OFF with such frequency that whenever i'd go to actually USE the phone, the battery was just plain dead! the discovery 650 is a great headset...but has major bluetooth "issues" with the treo...so i was hoping for an elegant solution...from plantronics. and here it is!
  
  this headset is incredibly light...you'll barely know it's there (and the first time you put it on, once you find the earpiece that works best for you, you won't believe it will stay in your ear...but believe me, give it a try and shake your head around, it will hardly move). the sound quality is good...not too tinny and easily adjustable (there is a button on the side, perfectly positioned, that gives you three levels of volume boost).
  
  callers on the other end say the quality is good. some callers say it can sound broken up, especially when there is an excess of wind noise...usually by orienting my body away from the noise, the quality is improved...although the noise cancellation is the best i've heard. callers can hear my every word, from a laugh to a whisper (something other headsets can't boast!) the incoming call quality is excellent...not tinny or distorted...
  
  i sent myself a voice mail, recorded a message and listened back to the results and here are my observations:
  
  first of all...i don't know what your results will be, but with the treo 755p, i am able to be 15 to 20 feet away from the phone, through walls and doors, and still get decent reception. a FIRST with any bluetooth headset that i've used. as i recorded my message, i moved from one environment to another. when moving quickly, the wind noise caused my talking to be choppy and broken up (expected) but there was no actual wind noise. the headset had the best quality when standing still...but i was still able to get good reception up to 15 feet away, through two doors and a wall inside. i have to say that sibilant sounds can sound peculiar on the headset...especially to your callers. but it has amazing intelligibility. STILL not quite as good as a wired headset, but close. i would have liked the capability to shut off the audio IQ dsp...although this is, without a doubt, the best sounding of the DSP noise cancellation options, it would be nice to be able to shut it off. i've read through the manual in detail, and there is no option to shut it off. unfortunate.
  
  battery life has been excellent...and although i don't expect to use the cute li-on mobile recharging cradle, it's a great portable feature to have! i talk and travel frequently for work, and i haven't used up the battery life on this headset yet!
  
  all in all, the 925 is an amazing, comfortable headset...the only thing that kept me from giving it 5 stars was the cost and lack of ability to shut off DSP. other than that, purchase this with confidence! you won't be disappointed...
  
  
• Great sound quality, difficult fit for small ears
  By ARXU3FESTWMJJ on 2008-05-21
  I have not had great experiences so far with bluetooth headsets and my Tilt phone. It pairs great with the handfree in my car, but the sound quality and noise is so bad, it's pretty much unusable. I had also tried using it with a handsfree stereo headset from Sony and had major pairing issues with that. So was a little unsure about trying this but really wanted something better particularly to use in the car.
  
  Pairing with this was a breeze. My phone had no problem detecting it and I've yet to have a problem with them finding each other when I turn BT on and off on the phone. The sound quality of this headset really blew me away. Callers on the other end said they really would not have guessed I was using a headset at all, it doesn't have near the "tunnel" sound that many headsets do. In the car as well, background noise was quite adequately filtered out.
  
  Feature wise it has a few nice touches. Double click the call button to repeat a call, hold it for a couple seconds to place a call with voice dial (if your phone supports it), or hold it during a call to transfer the call to the phone. It also supports pairing with two phones which could be handy for some people. There's no mute button and the volume button is a little hard to find though. I had no problem using it with the voice dialing on my phone so far which is certainly much appreciated with phones like the Tilt that are not particularly easy to dial from. The charging case is a great feature as well, it's compact and reasonably light for something that has an internal battery. The case is well padded and closes magnetically, providing excellent protection for the headset. Removing the phone from the case is a tad tricky at first, but easier with practice.
  
  I really only have one complaint with it and that is the fit. I will admit, I have very small ears and any in-ear device is prone to give me problems, particularly if it is not entirely soft plastic (as many good music headsets these days are). And indeed even the smallest eartip on this is still very tight and somewhat uncomfortable in my ear. I've certainly had worse, and it's not so bad as to be a deal-breaker for me. But I also don't do more than a few calls on my cell a week, so am not using it extensively. If I did, this would be a bigger issue for me. As it is, I just have a sore ear for a little while after using it. I still prefer the small size and very stable design versus ones that go over the ear (which are problematic for me as well since I wear glasses).
  
  One final kudo for Plantronics...as an environmentally conscious consumer, I was happy to see that the plastic sleeve this came in uses recyclable plastic. I'm always happy to support companies that are doing their part (and don't give me annoyingly difficult packaging to open as well!)
  
  
• Very cool once you get the hang of it
  By A3H7ADUP07D93H on 2008-06-06
  Finally a blue-tooth earpiece I can use while wearing glasses. The unit stays in your ear by means of a plastic tab that fits under the ridge at the top of your ear so that you don't have to put anything into your ear canal or over your ear. And it stays put! You have to rotate it around a bit to find the most comfortable angle, but once you get it, it's easy to duplicate and it never feels like the headset is going to come out.
  
  The piece itself is quite small. I have long hair and most of the time you can't even tell I'm wearing it (the headset that is, not my hair). When you can see it, it's very Captain Jack Harkness (a Torchwood reference for those of you who don't watch the show), not quite futuristic but very modern and as minimalist as you can get with today's technology. It's so small that I had to start carrying the included charging case to keep it from getting lost in my purse and possibly damaged. The case is very small and stylish and, best of all, recharges the earpiece when the battery in it runs out, as long as you have charged the carrying case. Both USB and AC cables are included for charging the phone and carrying case.
  
  The basic functions of the headset are easy to use, although since there is only one fuction button (along with a tiny volume button), it takes some getting used to -- you have to press it for 4 seconds to turn it on and off, tap once to answer the phone, tap twice to send a call to voicemail, 2 seconds for voice dialing, etc. If you're wearing the earpiece the fuctions are indicated by a series of tones and if you're looking at it by flashing lights. It's all a bit confusing at the beginning and you have to get the hang of it, but it works. Sound is quite good (much, much better than speakerphone or other headsets I've used), both for the wearer and the person at the other end of the line, at least with AT&T service in Los Angeles, and the voice dialing feature worked flawlessly with a Motorola phone.
  
  I guess whether the headset is worth the price depends on how much you use your headset, whether looks matter to you, and whether you need an earpiece that doesn't hook over the ear. For glasses wearers who need to use their headset while driving or whatever, I'd say it's worth every penny.
  
  
• Wind Noise Galore!
  By A2UNEJ56XDIHU0 on 2008-04-30
  The design is attractive and the fit is comfortable. The sound quality indoors or in a car is solid. But...
  
  I walk a tremendous amount in New York City and the slightest breeze causes so much feedback it is unusuable outdoors if there is any wind.
  
  While the audio output was quite good, people conversing with me complained there was too much background noise to understand me properly even when the wind was minimal.
  
  I would not buy it if outdoor use is a requirement.
  
  
  
  
• Discovery 925 vs Jawbone II, 925 wins for me.
  By A1W8530160WMAC on 2008-09-23
  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.
  
  
• Finally...someone got it right!
  By A3BCEI4VP1EIXN on 2008-04-21
  I have honestly tried over a dozen bluetooth headsets...most were returned and a few I tried to live with, only to have them end up in the back of a drawer. This includes all the so-called "best" like the Jaw Bone".
  
  All the other review comments you read about this one, however, are right on. This is the absolute best bluetooth headset there is...period! It has plenty of volume for the person wearing it, and every person I asked for an honest opinion of the clarity couldn't say enough good about it. Most of them had no idea I was even using it.
  
  Operation is very simple as well...nearly all can be done with one button one the unit. The case is very ingenious, in that it can be charged and used as ONE full charge for the unit if not near someplace to charge it normally.
  
  It's also very lightweight and fits perfectly in my ear. No amount of head shaking will even budge it a little bit. It's definitely a keeper!
  
  LarryMcJ
  
  
• Supremely comfortable, but unsuitable for even a slightly noisy environment
  By A1HMTNTE3IJ6Z1 on 2008-07-22
  Pros and Cons:
  
  + Supremely comfortable. I can wear it all day.
  + Excellent voice quality, both for you and the person you're calling.
  + Great looks.
  
  - Battery life was way to short for me (using it with a Motorola V325i on Verizon).
  - Even the SLIGHTEST bit of noise made the conversation miserable for those on the other end. A 5 mph wind, doing the dishes, walking on the street or in a supermarket, all these are impossible with the 925.
  - Volume controls frustratingly limited. I wanted a setting between 1 and 2.
  
  After I had problems with the battery life, I ordered the Motorola H-710. A brief comparison: I so wanted to keep the Discovery 925 due to its comfort, sound quality, and unique looks. But it was too unreliable. It's great in an office or in the car, or someplace else that's quiet, but for anyplace with random noises, forget it. And I couldn't count on the battery to last.
  
  The H-710 is not nearly as comfortable on my ear (the loop somehow hurts my ear, but my friend who recommended it has no problem; it's most likely based on ear shape). The H-710 sounds mediocre to the person you're calling compared to the 925. But it's reliable: I know when I need it, I can use it no matter in what location, and the battery lasts a long time, partly because it's very easy to turn off and on. The verdict: I kept the H-710 and returned the 925.
  
  Tip: If you want a good way to test out what your Bluetooth headset sounds like, leave messages on your answering machine in various environments where you use the headset.
  
  
• Freeway in a convertible? Not a problem!
  By A1H73BXVZVZIXX on 2008-10-29
  I decided to spend more for the Plantronics Discovery 925 headset because I needed a good quality headset with great noise cancelation and clear audio quality. I drive a convertible, and I decided to purchase a Bluetooth headset strictly for my car because of the new California hands free law. I needed something that I would be able to use top down on the freeway at 75 mph. After plenty of research online, I narrowed my choices to the Jawbone or the Discovery 925. I tested a friend's jawbone 2 and do not like the earloop. I also think it is rather unattractive, though not as bad as the original Jawbone.
  
  I saw that the Discovery 925 is a best pick for the Best Bluetooth Headset on http://bestcovery.com and has a better rating here on Amazon by a full star and by more users then the Jawbone 2, so I decided to try it. I am very satisfied with the 925 because I can carry on a conversation on the freeway with no trouble hearing on both ends of the line. The noise cancellation works great, and the automatic volume adjustment is an excellent feature in which I underestimated. When I get on the freeway the device will automatically get louder, and when I get off it will quiet down to an appropriate level.
  
  The charging case is a novelty. The device is quite difficult to remove from the case. I do prefer having the case because if the battery dies on the headset it is easy to charge when I don't have access to an electrical connection, but I have yet to encounter that situation. The battery life is pretty good, but not impressive.
  
  The ear bud is an excellent design. It passed the head-shaking test with ease. Even 80 mph winds in the convertible prove to be no match for the headset. It stays in place firmly and comfortably.
  
  Lastly, the aesthetics are more presentable than most devices; however, that is a matter of opinion. No Bluetooth headset is particularly flattering.
  
  
  
• Moving in a New Direction
  By AMRMK86X3PKXD on 2008-06-29
  I've been a big fan of Plantronics products for some time. They make a-lot of commercial communication equipment for aviation, dispatching, etc. and I've used some of them in those capacities. The kind of commitment to quality it takes to maintain those markets shows up strongly in their Bluetooth Headsets. I had been using their "Voyager 510" Plantronics Voyager 510 Bluetooth Headset with Multipoint Technology [Retail Packaged] headset for a year and have never had a single complaint. When asked to review this product, I thought it would be hard to live up to the Voyager's performance, but the "Discovery 925" handled it with ease.
  
  This is a new idea in Bluetooth headsets. It is ultra light, sharp looking and meant to be worn for extended periods without discomfort. For the first time in my experience there is no "over the ear" sling or hard "loop" to snag on your hair, jewelry or rub your ear the wrong way. The 925 fits inside your ear and at about 1/3 of an ounce, you hardly know it's there. It comes with three sizes of gel eartips that I would think would fit just about everyone. The mic boom is contoured to follow the curve of your cheek. I am a very large man and this headset fits me like a glove. I also had my much smaller friend try it (with a different eartip) and it fit her equally as well.
  
  The ease of connection and sound quality is pure Plantronics. If you've used their Bluetooth headsets before and liked them, the 925 will not disappoint. If you're new to Plantronics, I would suggest giving them a try. They tend to cost a bit more, but in this case you really do get what you pay for.
  
  
  
• Better than the Jawbone 2.0
  By ASSFLUOU5AIES on 2008-07-14
  I bought the Plantronics Discovery 925 for my wife. I was selfish and splurged for myself, buying the new Jawbone 2.0. I felt bad about buying a "superior" product for me, but I rationalized how I needed it more since my job requires more important cell phone communications.
  
  Who was I kidding? Not only does my wife talk more on her cell, but she has more background noise to block out while shuttling our two boys (6 and 3 years old) all around town.
  
  I initially set-up her Plantronics Discovery 925 with my iPhone and used it for a week. It was easy to set-up, simple to use, light weight and real comfortable in my ear. Plus, the sound quality on both ends was great. The sound on my end was better than using the cell phone directly and the sound for my callers was almost as good. Most callers never mentioned the sound and when I asked about it, they usually said it was great. Once in a while, people thought I sounded a little like being in a cave, but that was the exception, not the rule. Overall using it was a great experience for a novice headset user.
  
  A week later, my new Jawbone arrived and I passed the Plantronics Discovery 925 to my wife. From the start I was unhappy with the new Jawbone. I didn't like how it clipped over my ear, plus the back of the unit rubbed against the outer part of my ear. But worst of all, the sound was terrible compared to my 925. Jawbone is known for sound quality and noise cancellation, but it was no match for the 925.
  
  I am returning the Jawbone and I bought a second Plantronic discovery 925 for myself. Serves me right, so next time I'll splurge on my wife...
  
  
• Unfortunately not compatible with iPhone 3G or 2.0 software
  By A3VH334Y5IBSCT on 2008-07-22
  Confirmed it today - while I was very excited to get my 925 (which fits very nicely especially for a set with ear hook) It does not pick up when you use apple iPhone's visual voice mail. You have to either put the phone to your ear or play your VM on speaker. I called Plantronics and they stated that there is no fix guaranteed from apple and that there is nothing they can do to the 925.
  
  So apple iPhone users are best served with a different headset.
  
  Edit: With Further research it seems that only a handful of headsets work with Visual Voicemail on iPhone 2.0 (its an apple issue). I can confirm this is not one of them. My old Plantronics 510 worked just fine with VVM however.
  
  For a full discussion thread on this issue from Apple I recommend reading:
  http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1595492&tstart=0
  
  Cheers
  Tom
  
  
• Talkin' Till My Ears Bleed
  By A22A2ZPRKL4UGZ on 2008-09-10
  I must admit I was a bit dubious at first. This earpiece, attractive as it is, is about the size of my little finger and weighs a whole heck of a lot less. Plus, it had to be complicated. Maybe not for the ordinary person, but I'd only been a member of the cellphone generation for a few months. And then there is the crazy person factor to consider. You know what I mean, you see them in the bar and the stores and the parks and the parking lots, in big buildings and small, you see them everywhere, these people who seem to be talking to themselves, sometimes even shouting to themselves. Did I really want anybody to think I was one of them.
  
  Maybe, we've been in the new Millennium for eight years now, so what the heck, I got a cell phone, why not step all the way into the future.
  
  But could I do it? Could I figure out how to set this baby up, or was I going to have to go to the AT&T store and have the nice people there do it for me?
  
  First things first, after I opened the box after I got it, I found the earpiece enclosed in an attractive plastic, bubble enclosure, however, unlike so many of the things you buy these days, from Star Wars figures to lipstick, all I had to do to get the gizmo out of the wrap was to pull off a small piece of clear tape and everything unpacked nicely, no steak knifes, scissors and razor blades needed.
  
  Out of the box, I read the first couple of pages of the manual, pushed the center button on the earpiece, set my Razor cell phone to settings, clicked on the Bluetooth simple, clicked on hands free, entered the super secret four number code of 0000 that manuel said to enter and son of gun, that's all there was to it. No call to tech support, no going to the AT&T store, no hair pulling, lip biting or swearing.
  
  So how does it work? Like a treat. I drive hands free, talk to my friends when I'm on my long walks, talk to my editor when I'm shopping and you know what, one thing I've learned is you don't have to shout. Normal talking works fine when you're outside and inside you can even whisper and the other party hears just fine. And I hear fine too.
  
  I've only had this goody for a couple weeks now, but I don't know how I ever lived without it. When I first got my cell phone it wasn't a big deal, I hardly used it, thought of it as something I'd only use in an emergency, but I'm talking up a storm now and enjoying every minute of it.
  
  
• High on style
  By A2W0XCWOK3MW6F on 2008-05-21
  Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Headset - Black is a very stylish headset. It is easy enough to get up and running without even reading the instructions. [I did scan them.] My Verizon/LG phone found it easily. It has very good sound in my house or car, but outside--I could hear noise from the wind. I think that is not an unusual problem.
  
  It came with three sizes of clear plastic covers that fit in your ear. I'm using the smallest one. It takes a little getting used to in your ear. It feels like it will fall out, but it hasn't yet. Also, sometimes, it is so comfortable, that I don't even notice it and other times it feels funny and a little annoying. It is nice that there is nothing for my lanyard or glasses to get caught on.
  
  I like the little case that it can be charged and stored in. I find myself putting my headsets in my pocket, so a case is a real plus. Overall, I like this headset a lot.
  
  
  
• No one even knows it's bluetooth!
  By A2JCJJNY43QQIV on 2008-05-22
  I had a bluetooth earpiece I got when I bought my last cell phone. It was...awful. The sound quality was so bad, I never bothered using it. One awful thing about bluetooth is walking around with it and looking like you're talking to yourself. But there is one thing worse: constantly saying, "What? What?" because neither you nor the person at the other end of the phone can HEAR you (and everyone really thinks you're nuts. This is something you want to do in private!)
  
  I never bothered buying another bluetooth headset. Enough was enough! But this Plantronics is the exact opposite of my original device. I called my husband to test it out. He not only didn't know it was bluetooth, he thought I was calling on the landline house phone!
  
  Yes, it really is that good. Easy to set up. i will say, though, that the ear piece is a tad tight. The upside of that is that it really isn't gonna fall out, and you can hear with crystal clarity.
  
  Oh, yeah, and it looks pretty cool. I'm still not a fan of bluetooth talking (it's just rude when you're standing on line in the supermarket),but if you have to continually talk on the phone and you want it hands-free, THIS is the headset you want.
  
  
• Looks great and works great
  By A2AC6GQ24S45GA on 2008-06-18
  The Plantronics Discovery 925 looks great. It has a stylish design that very much sets it apart from other bluetooth headsets. And it is this style that you're paying for. Don't get me wrong, that's not a strike against it. There's no reason that something as prominent as a product sticking to the side of your head shouldn't pay attention to form as well as function. It looks like a fashion accessory. And it gets compliments.
  
  Not only does it look good, it fits great. I was a little wary at first about it, whether it would be okay just lodged in my ear. After a little jumping and jogging test it became clear this thing is well designed to stay put, as well as any other headset. It's quite light and decently comfortable.
  
  The controls are surprisingly easy. Surprising because I either kept expecting there to be more to what I wanted done, or at first assumed that what I was wanting to do wasn't an option. The manual became my friend at this point, not in telling me a complicated procedure but in reassuring me that doing what I wanted to do, whether change a setting or manage my calls, was just as easy as it seemed. There are two buttons. The main button, on the outside, adapts to the context, whether on or off a call, and the length you press it. It also flashes red or blue, each duration, blink, and color a message of some kind (and this can be turned off if you want). The other button is volume. Three volumes, though I found the loudest setting to be the best, even though I have perfect hearing.
  
  The sound quality isn't particularly far and away above other, more affordable, headsets. Most of the people I talked to didn't know I was using a headset and I've been told the sound is very solid. However, the 925 does pick up wind noise and it also picks up other kinds of background noises a little too much. I tried talking while I was cooking one evening and had to stop cooking because the person I was talking with said the random water, bag opening, preparing noises were as loud as my voice and quite distracting.
  
  But even with those minor irritations, I still very much like my 925. The charger case is a great and useful idea making this very much a worthwhile purchase for being on the move, whether out and about or in the car. It looks good and while not perfect in noisy settings, it really does sound great.
  
  Worth a purchase, especially if you want something that looks great and you need a little more time away from a charger.
  
  
• Easy to use, but takes getting used to in terms of wearing it...
  By A3R19YKNL641X3 on 2008-07-06
  Through Amazon's Vine program, I recently received a review unit of the Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Headset. Never having used (or had to use) a hands-free headset, I was interested to see how easy it would be to interface to my iPhone. Overall, I'm impressed with the unit for ease of use as well as ease of interface. But I'm still not completely comfortable with the unit just sitting in my ear. I keep expecting it to fall out at any time.
  
  
  
  After a couple hours of charging via the USB power cord, I turned it on with a quick push of the earpiece. Then with my iPhone, I switched into Bluetooth discovery mode and instantly found the Plantronics device. I entered the password of 0000 to complete the pairing, and I was off and running. The iPhone automatically threw control over to the headset for incoming calls, and tapping the headpiece control button brought up the keypad for dialing. As a test of the sound quality, I dial the Jott message service and left myself a short message with a bit of background noise. Jott was able to properly use its speech recognition to decipher the message and send it to me via email. In terms of hearing, it was actually better than having the iPhone plastered against the side of my head. If I were going to be on a call for any length of time using my iPhone, I'd definitely want to be using the Plantronics headset.
  
  The only drawback is the way it fits in the ear. I'm used to seeing headsets that clip over the ear, so I was curious as to how snug this would feel with it just sitting there without external support. I had to switch from the medium size clear plastic gel tip to the large size, as medium definitely felt like it was falling out. Even with the large, it was hard to trust that it would stay there. If you had too much head motion, I'm not sure how the grip would hold. This is probably one of those things that just takes some getting used to. I'll have to see how it works out over time.
  
  Would this replace my iPhone earbuds at $150? Probably not. I'm not that tethered to my cell phone. But if you spend time in the car where it's illegal (or should be) to be holding a cell phone while driving, this would be an ideal way to stay reachable without worrying about wires getting in your way...
  
  

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• SanDisk 8GB microSDHC Card CLASS 2 (SDSDQ-8192, Bulk Package)