Plantronics Voyager PRO+ Bluetooth Headset

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Product Description

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Delivering premium sound quality, comfort, and hands-free convenience, the Plantronics Voyager PRO+ improves on the award-winning audio and design of the Voyager PRO. Thanks to A2DP technology, you can now listen to your favorite music and podcasts through your headset, and also stream GPS directions from your mobile device. Additionally, you can take advantage of Plantronics Vocalyst voice and text services, which allow you to manage your email, check the weather, and listen to news.
Voyager PRO+Bluetooth HeadsetAt a Glance:

• Music, GPS directions, and other audio streamed wirelessly from your A2DP-enabled phone
• iPhone users can view headset battery level on their phone
• Free, one-year subscription to Plantronics Vocalyst voice and text services
• Enhanced voice alerts
• Dual-mic AudioIQ2 technology to capture the natural sound of your voice
• Three-layer WindSmart technology to block intrusive wind noise
• Six hours of talk time and five days of standby
• Backed by a one-year limited warranty

Plantronics Voyager PRO+ Bluetooth Headset
Stream Music and More Using A2DP Technology
The Plantronics Voyager PRO+ Bluetooth Headset enables you to stream music, podcasts, GPS directions, and other audio from your A2DP-enabled mobile phone. Full-spectrum audio comes through at comfortable sound levels that adjust to the noise of your surroundings.
Noise-Blocking Features for Clear, Crisp Calls
The Voyager PRO+'s advanced dual-mic AudioIQ2 technology is designed to block background noise while retaining the natural sound of your voice for crisp, clear phone conversations. In addition, the microphone's three-layer WindSmart technology blocks intrusive wind noise, using stainless-steel mic screens, acoustic fabrics, and electronic filters.
One-Year Free Subscription to Vocalyst
The Voyager PRO+ package includes a free, one-year subscription to Plantronics Vocalyst (service in USA only), which provides you with a variety of voice and text services that you can access directly from the headset. With Vocalyst, you can use simple voice commands to have your emails, text messages, or Twitter feed read aloud to you, and even send text replies while you're listening. You can also check the weather and listen to news--hands-free. And if you want to record a reminder for yourself, Vocalyst can send it to you as an audio email.
NOTE: Vocalyst's email services are supported by Gmail, AOL, and Yahoo. The text feature works with Blackberry and Android smart phones.

Voice and Visual Alerts
Enhanced voice alerts such as "phone connected," "low battery," "talk time X hours," and "pairing" take out the guesswork of managing calls or keeping track of the headset's battery level. Additionally, built-in software enables you to monitor the headset's battery level on your iPhone.
Lightweight, Durable Design
Made with soft, flexible materials, the Voyager PRO+ features a lightweight yet durable construction that has been comfort-tested for extended wear.
Connect to Two Bluetooth-Enabled Devices
Multipoint technology enables you to connect the headset to two Bluetooth-enabled devices--for instance, a work phone and a personal phone. The headset's powerful battery provides up to six hours of talk time and five days of standby time.
The Plantronics Voyager PRO+ is backed by a one-year limited warranty.
What's in the Box
Voyager PRO+ Bluetooth Headset, USB cable, and AC adapter.
Delivering premium sound quality, comfort, and hands-free convenience, the Plantronics Voyager PRO+ improves on the award-winning audio and design of the Voyager PRO. Thanks to A2DP technology, you can now listen to your favorite music and podcasts through your headset, and also stream GPS directions from your mobile device. Additionally, you can take advantage of Plantronics Vocalyst voice and text services, which allow you to manage your email, check the weather, and listen to news.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.9 x 7.9 x 2.3 inches ; 8.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0043EV20G
• Item model number: Plantronics Voyager PRO+
  

Technical Details

• A2DP streams music, podcasts, GPS and more
• Plantronics Vocalyst voice and text services
• Enhanced voice alerts for added convenience
• iPhone headset battery meter
• Dual-mic AudioIQ2 noise cancellation

Customer Reviews

Let me start by saying i've owned a lot of high end BT headsets, Plantronics Voyager Pro, Plantronics 975, Blueant T1, Parrot B250XT, Parrot Xpressway, and some cheaper Chinese Brands like the Gblue and Bluedio.
I was ISO the perfect headset that balances look, fit, sound, and also has A2DP. I find no matter how much technology, or how fancy the name of the technology, there's substitution for a mic that gets closer to the mouth. The best phone only headset i've ever owned is the Parrot B250XT, but the thing looks like I'm taking drive thru orders at McD's (but it works as well as the ones you see coaches wear at football games).
This headset seems to be the best balance of everything.
Call me a geek but here's my LAB TEST. I used a 2nd phone using a wired sound isolation headset, put it on mute, and called my HTC EVO Bluetoothed to the Plantronics Voyager Pro Plus.
I started with complete silence. The headset works great. I can actually WHISPER and it picks up. This is great because I'm fairly soft spoken so at my lower than normal conversation voice it picks up great, sounds like i was talking right into the phone.
Then I added noise. I turned on the TV on an average volume and stood in front of it. I can definitely hear every word of the TV. But if I talked at a normal voice, my voice totally overpowered the TV sound and I was completely audible. If i walked about 6 feet away from the TV, the TV sound started to get warbled and much more quiet. I think this is more typical as I normally sit about 6 feet from the TV. I can now talk at low to normal and the I can hear myself great. I turned the TV to very high volume to simulate being outside. It UNFORTUNATELY picks up everything on the TV, but if I spoke, my voice was much louder than the TV.
Now I try Wind. You can put all the shiny foil you want on it, it's not going to work as well as foam like on a boom mic. I put my small vornado fan on low. The wind noise was VERY noticeable. I started to NOT hear any noise after I was about 6 feet away. I tried turning my head to change the angle of the wind, didn't seem to make a difference. That wind was about equivalent to a light breeze. However, it's a consistent breeze, probably unrealistic. But even if I talked at normal volume, my voice would still overpower the wind noise, it was just annoying.
Okay, here's my REAL WORLD TEST. I have to thank my girlfriend as I must have asked her 100 times "can you hear that?" I walked from my quiet street down a busy street, bought a few things at the supermarket, and walked back. Basically, I spoke at a normal volume the whole time, I didn't have to talk loud at all, she heard me the whole time no problem. She could hear all the stuff around me as well, but my voice overpowered everything. She could NOT hear the LOW ambient noises around me, like far away trucks and low flying planes. She can clearly hear the high sounds, sirens, horns, shopping carts, and PA system in the supermarket.
I noticed this same phenomenon with the many of the advanced dual microphone headsets (other Plantronics and BlueAnt). When I was at home, you could annoying hear me crumple up a piece of paper or walking around my creeky hardwood floors.
A2DP is the reason why I bought this headset. I wanted to listen to Audio Books and Podcasts. Yes, when you get a call, it pauses the music so you can answer the call. With my other Headsets, I can hit the Multifunction Button and it pauses the sound. This headset does not. It also does not have any FF or REW buttons. However, the Sound is VERY GOOD. You can hear the deeps. I've tried headset sized A2DP before, if the Chinese brands have high tiny sound, the Blueant T1 sounds very good, this headset has excellent sound quality. Well, as excellent as outside the ear headsets can sound anyways. Btw, when I dial, I can hear the tones in the headset. I guess that's an A2DP thing.
The volume control is interesting. It does NOT control the phones volume, it's independent. This is a good thing actually. If you want it really high, you can manually pump up the phone's volume, then manually pump up the headsets volume, it makes it REALLY loud. Often, when i'm outside on the city streets, no matter how high I put the volume, it's not enough. This is MORE than loud enough at the highest setting.
As far as fit, I've been wearing this thing for 4h straight now. It went from noticeable to barely noticeable. Looks wise it's bulky and totally obnoxious as far as today's headsets go. But in today's world, even the smallest headset if you wear it or use it in a public place is annoying. At least this one, you can talk QUIETLY and still be heard.
I do not have an iphone, so i cannot comment on those wahzoo tech features. Personally, I think they are pointless because with A2DP you can use apps to do the same thing (read text messages, warnings, and so on).
As far a quick comparison, the Plantronics Voyager Pro is a great device, without A2DP, the Plantronics 975 is a little echoee, the blueant T1 is small and sounds good, but I still have to talk louder than normal for the other person to hear me, and doesn't sound nearly as good. The Parrot's are both great, no a2dp, but they are HUGE. The Chinese brands are tiny, great for A2DP only, useless for a phone conversation.
Overall, I'm convinced this is the best overall balance of fit and sound quality headset you can buy today.
UPDATES: The unit has no AUTO-0FF, so even if nothing is connected, it stays on 24/7, since there is no blinking light, you'll never know you left it on unless you push the on/off switch for a sec to get a battery feedback pulse.
Also, I initially wrote the sound was really loud, I still thinks it's pretty loud with some podcasts, but talking to people, I sometimes find even at loudest setting on both the phone and headset, it's not loud enough.
SIRI update: I recently bought an iphone 4s. The bluetooth battery indicator DOES come on on the iphone top icon row with this model, it didn't with my sony MW-600. I just have to hold down the multi function for a half second for SIRI to activate while the phone is sitting on my waisteband. The iphone software actually waits a few seconds to establish the A2DP connection before I get the SIRI double beep prompt telling me to start talking as to prevent me from cutting off to the voice recognition system. It "holds" the connection for about 60s in case you want to continue using SIRI. While A2DP is "held" open, the next SIRI double beep prompt is MUCH shorter, maybe a half second or so, the same as if talking into the phone directly. After that 60s, the iphone will drop the A2DP prompting the Voyager to give me the customary message as to how much battery life I have left. While the Voyager is connected, even activating SIRI from the phone directly will force it to use the bluetooth.

When first taking it out of the box you wonder how you could possibly wear a Bluetooth headset that will, as my wife put it, make you look like a phone operator, especially coming from wearing smaller headsets. However, you quickly forget about this once you start using the headset.
While it takes a few tries to get used to putting on the Plantronics, the fit is very comfortable. This is probably the most comfortable Bluetooth headset I've ever worn. After hours of wearing it, you do not notice that it's on, and once taken off, there is no aching or period of readjusting to normal. There are a few different eargel sizes and foam covers. I like that the ear gels go into your ear, but do not fit into your ear canal, which makes for a tough time finding a perfect fit.
Perfect. It sounds like I'm holding the phone to my ear, and not on a headset. Callers all thought I was on the phone, not using a headset. When I'm using a headset to speak with my wife, I usually need to enunciate very clearly for the words to come through. With the Plantronics I can ramble away and she hears me clearly. I'm sure having the microphone closer to your mouth helps somewhat.
Other things to note: There is definitely a learning curve with the headset. It took me a few days of regular use to be able to throw the headset on quickly, locate the power button, volume buttons, etc. Once you've got that down, you'll love this headset.
If you want a headset that's comfortable and has good sound quality, buy this one.
UPDATE 03/08/2011
I just replaced my phone with a Nokia X6 and could not pair the Voyager. I tried everything, then I emailed Nokia for support. It isn't my phone, its the Voyager. Plantronics does not support the Nokia X6. This caused a loss of 1 star, otherwise still a great headset.