Plantronics Discovery 655 DSP Ultimate Bluetooth Headset with DSP Retail Packaging
Plantronics Discovery 655 DSP Ultimate Bluetooth Headset with DSP Retail Packaging
For functional mobility, the Plantronics Discovery 665 Bluetooth headset is the optimal road-warrior conversation piece. AudioIQ digitally enhanced sound improves the experience on both ends of the call, creating stand-out sound so you can hear and be heard like never before. Unique vehicle power charger with call indicator light helps ensure it’s always ready when you need it. For a comfortable, customized fit it weighs only 9 grams, and comes with three soft gel ear tips and an optional ear stabilizer loop. Pairing with Bluetooth devices is a snap with QuickPair technology! Drive business, conduct meetings and sound your best anywhere – including in the car! Plantronics Discovery 655 sets the standard for style, mobility, and performance. You can take advantage of its sleek design and personalized fit with three sizes of soft gel ear tips. The headset can be worn in the right or left ear. For your convenience, the Discovery 655 supports last number redial and voice-activated dialing (when supported by your device or cellular provider) for easy mobile use. A unique charging pocket stores a AAA battery that charges the headset between calls. You can also easily recharge the headset from your PC. Innovative charging pocket with vibrate ring alert Easily recharge from your PC When the headset is turned on, theindicator light will briefly show the headset charge level Headset Controls – Volume, mute, last number redial, voice-activated dialing, vibrates in pocket Battery Type – Lithium Ion rechargeable (includes dual-volt AC recharging cord) Wireless Compatibility – Bluetooth devices supporting headset and hands-free profiles compatible with Bluetooth version 2.0 (also backward compatible) Talk Time – Up to 3.5 hours from standard charger, increasing to 10 hours with AAA battery charger; Standby Time – Up to 80 hours One AAA battery recharges the headset to full capacity up to three times Design T
User Ratings and Reviews
3 Stars OK for a while, but then
I bought one of this style about 18 months ago, so I have a bit longer experience than most of these reviews.
Sound: OK. Not more than that. Microphone could be better.
Fit: starts of OK. But as time goes by the two attachment pieces loosen up. These being the ear adapter (three different sizes provided) and the stability hook. The problem is this: the hook press fits over the socket for the ear adapter. The latter bayonet fits in to the socket with a 45 degree twist to either side, as feels best. BUT the plastic slowly wears away, the wire hook gets completely floppy, and the bayonet fit gets loose, with the result tat gravity is constantly pulling the headset itself down to where the bayonet finds its exit and the set falls off your ear. So far, I’ve been lucky with the set, but have lost the hook. These are available from the Plantronics web site at around $5 a pop.
Charging: uses a very special charger system with power source adapters. A USB charger adapter is included, BUT you have to remember to keep it with you. I now require any headset I buy in the future to have a built-in USB Mini-B socket for charging off any USB socket, no extra hardware required apart from the cable.
SO I am going to consider the $100 I paid in 2007 amortized and get something different.
4 Stars great item
this is the best blue tooth ear piece I have had yet. Comfortable to wear for extended periods, easy to use. Voice capabilties work great.
1 Star Only good for a few people
I bought this headset based on positive reviews posted here. For me, it is one of the worst headsets I have ever owned. It comes with three ear tips, none of which fit my ears well at all. Because leaving it in my ear was chancy at best, I used the provided over-ear clip. It’s a total disaster. The clip mounts over the post used to hold the ear tip. Any pressure applied to the headset, such as removing it from an ear, often results in the clip forcing the ear tip free. It is no fun trying to retrieve the components in an automobile or anywhere else.
Avoid this badly engineered product.
1 Star Have stopped using it
The sound is horrible in the car. My fiancee said that it sounded like there were bubbling noises when I was talking to her via the headset. So I called my home and left a message on my answering machine. Horrible! I could hardly hear myself over what sounded like bubbles in a fish tank. Garbage. Your mileage may vary, but I would highly recommend you consider a different headset.
4 Stars BEST BLUETOOTH HEADSET I’VE HAD, BUT NOT PERFECT
THE PLANTRONICS DISCOVERY 655 BLUETOOTH HEADSET THAT I RECENTLY BOUGHT IS BY FAR THE BEST OF THE EIGHT BLUETOOTH HEADSETS THAT I HAVE OWNED, WHICH INCLUDED THREE OTHER PLANTRONICS MODELS – THE EXPLORER 220, THE VOYAGER 520, AND THE DISCOVERY 650E. IT IS WELL WORTH THE DISCOUNTED PRICE OR EVEN SUBSTANTIALLY MORE. UNLIKE MOST OF THE HEADSETS THAT I’VE HAD, IT IS QUITE LOUD AT FULL VOLUME – I HAD TO STRAIN TO HEAR WITH MOST OF THE OTHERS. THE NOISE CANCELLATION WORKS VERY WELL, BUT DOES NOT PERFORM MIRACLES. I DON’T USE THE OPTIONAL EAR CLIP BECAUSE IT’S UNCOMFORTABLE TO ME, AND THE RIGHT ONE OF THE THREE PROVIDED EAR GELS WORKS WELL. I GOT THIS SOAKING WET RECENTLY AND I AM REPLACING IT WITH A 665A TO GET THE CAR CHARGER.Plantronics Discovery 665A Bluetooth Headset (Black/Silver)
