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Plantronics Voyager Pro Bluetooth Headset | 
| Brand: Plantronics
Category: Wireless
List Price: $99.99
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Rating:  520 reviews
Sales Rank: 15
Format: CD
Media: Wireless Phone Accessory
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: N/A
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.2 x 6 x 6.5
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: 79800-01
Model: Voyager Pro
UPC: 111134890006
EAN: 0842623361324
ASIN: B0027FFZEW
Release Date: May 29, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Dual-microphone AudioIQ2® noise-cancelling technology retains natural sound of your voice | | • | Pivoting mic boom lets you wear headset on either ear | | • | Includes micro USB mini charger | | • | Three layers of WindSmart technology--stainless steel mic screens, acoustic fabrics, and an electronic filter help block intrusive wind noise | | • | What's in the Box: headset, AC wall/travel charger, three soft gel eartips, two foam eartip covers, and a printed user manual |
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Product Description
- Always-on dual-mic AudioIQ technology cancels noise while retaining the unique, natural sound of user's voice- 3 layers of WindSmart technology-stainless steel microphone screens, acoustic fabrics & an electronic filter-block intrusive wind noise- Pivoting microphone boom lets user wear headset on either ear & optimize the position of the 2 microphones- Automatic voice prompts alert battery & mute status- Up to 6 hours of continuous talk time, 5 days of standby from single charge - 1-year warranty
Amazon.com Product Description
 Recipient of 2010 iF Product Design Award
The Plantronics Voyager Pro is a recipient of the 2010 iF Product Design Award for excellence in design quality, workmanship, choice of materials, degree of innovation, environmental friendliness, functionality, ergonomics, visualization of use, safety, brand value, branding and universal design. The award remains valid for the entire product lifecycle.
Featuring the next-generation AudioIQ² digital signal processing (DSP) technology, the Plantronics Voyager Pro delivers superior noise and wind cancellation as well as rich, natural inbound audio so you can hear and be heard clearly in virtually any noisy environment--from windy sidewalks to hectic airports. This comfortable, behind-the-ear headset features two noise-canceling mics on a boom, AudioIQ² technology with its adaptive 20-band equalizer, and three layers of WindSmart technology. The pivoting mic boom lets you wear the headset on either ear and optimize the position of the two microphones. An automatic voice prompt alerts you to battery and mute status. It provides up to six hours of continuous talk time and five days of standby from single charge. AudioIQ² and WindSmart Technologies
While other headsets deliver noise cancellation at the expense of overall audio quality, Voyager Pro's AudioIQ² technology and unique adjustable dual-microphone boom provide the advantage of capturing your voice close to your mouth so the AudioIQ² technology can more effectively remove ambient noise, while still maintaining the natural sound of your voice. With its finely tuned adaptive 20-band equalizer, AudioIQ² makes you sound like you're in the same room as your caller, not miles apart. To achieve this, AudioIQ² makes use of two microphones--one that's focused on your speech and the other that picks out distracting background sounds, such as road hum and construction noise. It then compares the data from the two mics and eliminates the unwanted sounds, leaving your unique voice free to be heard clearly and naturally, as it was meant to be. The dual microphones are also stacked with three layers of WindSmart technology. Stainless steel mic screens, acoustic fabrics, and an electronic filter in the mic circuitry--all aggressively block intrusive wind noise. The adjustable boom, which allows you to wear the headset on either ear, positions the mics where they can best capture your voice, further enhancing the sound quality. 
See a schematic of the Voyager Pro's controls. | 
The Voyager Pro features a soft silicone ear tip that's ideal for acoustics and an ergonomic fit; a durable, flexible rubber that's suitable for continuous skin contact; and even weight distribution across multiple touch points to help avoid fatigue. |  | Engineered for Comfort and Your Mobile Lifestyle
The Plantronics Voyager Pro endured 24 rounds of human factors testing to perfect the design for all-day wearing, comfort, and stability. The behind-the-ear wearing style is perfectly counterbalanced so weight is distributed evenly, rendering it virtually weightless when worn. The Voyager Pro ear tip is made of soft silicone for an optimal fit and features a "sound channel" that helps distribute audio evenly to the ear. Designed with the mobile professional-user in mind, it includes easily accessible power, volume and mute buttons and features voice prompts for low battery warnings and mute status. Finally, the lithium polymer battery provides up to six hours of continuous talk time and five days of stand-by time, exceeding the talk and standby times of most mobile phones. Specifications
- Bluetooth technology: Version 2.1+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
- Bluetooth profiles: Hands-free v1.5 (HFP), Headset v1.1 (HSP)
- Range: Up to 33 feet (10 meters)
- QuickPair technology: Supports initial pairing with Bluetooth phones
- Multipoint technology: Supports an active connection with two Bluetooth devices
- Headset controls: Power on/off; volume up/down; call answer/end; mute function; quick battery check; call reject; last number redial*; voice-activated dialing* (*if supported by phone and phone provider)
- Voice prompts: Mute status on/off; battery status for low/recharge battery
- Battery type: 3.5V Li-ion polymer rechargeable
- Charge connectors: Micro USB connector and AC/DC 100ââ¬"240V
- Charge time: 1.5 hours for full charge
- Weight: 17.5 grams (0.62 ounces)
- Talk time: Up to 6 hours
- Standby time: Up to 120 hours (5 days)
- Warranty: 1 year limited warranty
What's in the Box
Voyager Pro Bluetooth headset, AC wall/travel charger, three soft gel eartips, two foam eartip covers, and a printed user manual
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 Plantronics Voyager PRO: truly flawless! June 19, 2009
John Williamson (Bucks County, PA USA)
158 out of 163 found this review helpful
Was skeptical when I read the raves about this new Plantronics Voyager PRO Bluetooth Headset when it was first announced. Am a heavy cell phone user, and spend quite a bit of time on the road and in environments where I need a good and reliable hands-free solution for communication. There have been a number of Bluetooth headsets released in many different price ranges over the past few years, and I've bought many of them, some of which now sit uselessly in the bottom of my electronics drawer.
But this time the raves were right, as in my opinion, it's tuned out to be the best one on the market to date. Read on and you'll see why I came to this conclusion.
First Impressions:
Upon arrival, opened it immediately, as I had a good test scenario in which to use it the following day: walking around a noisy outdoor flea market. The packaging was excellent, and found immediately that the instruction manual was written in a very clear and concise fashion, with easy-to-follow text and good illustrations. Followed the directions and charged the unit for the suggested 30 minutes before first use.
As it was charging, looked carefully at the new Bluetooth headset and immediately thought that it might be uncomfortable, as the battery pack portion which rests behind the ear appeared larger than many on the market. I also wear glasses, and didn't think that it would be at all comfortable. Found later that I was quite wrong in both cases.
After its initial charge, tried to see how easy it might pair with my often-stubborn cell phone, and exercise that has sometimes required a few tries. The Plantronics Voyager PRO paired up on the very first try, which was a first for this user. Found that the standard medium ear tips were a perfect fit, and then tried each of the additional ones that came with the unit, settling back to the original. I wear my Bluetooth headsets on the left side, and found it easy to change in seconds by rotating the boom mike. After all of this was done, finished charging the headset for the suggest 1.5 hours to full charge.
Trial Run:
The following day was a Saturday when I was going to be visiting a busy outdoor flea market with a friend, and it seemed to be the perfect time to test the unit. The noise levels were as expected, so I tried making a few calls using free weekend minutes. The first thing that people with whom I was talking noticed was that the sound was so clear, better than they had ever heard from my previous calls, and this was even with a moderate wind blowing at times. Most thought that I was still home.
Wore the headset into the early afternoon, a little over eight hours straight, and found it to be the most comfortable Bluetooth headset that I've yet to encounter... for the most part didn't even realize that it was there. Also found that it didn't interfere with wearing glasses at all, which is a strong plus for this user.
Pros:
* Great ergonomics, fits easily right out of the box.
* Superb sound quality, even in windy conditions.
* First-rate controls for power, volume and call control.
* Automatic voice prompts alert battery & mute status.
* Excellent and clearly written instructions.
* Non-proprietary charger port (micro USB).
* Up to six hours of continuous talk time, confirmed.
* Single charge standby of five days..
Cons:
* None. Can't find a single one so far... another first.
Regular Use:
The Plantronics Voyager PRO has become an item that I use daily, which I couldn't say about my old Bluetooth headsets, including my old basic Motorola H505 Bluetooth Headset, which had actually served me quite well for a couple of years. The Voyager PRO is far more comfortable and ergonomic than the photos might indicate, something that one can only find by actual extended use. Have worn mine for 12+ hours a day at a time, and it's been quite easy to adapt to over extended periods of time, with no discomfort whatsoever. I ride a mountain bike some distances over suburban streets and wooded trails on a regular basis each week, and the first thing that callers notice is that the sound quality is excellent, with no wind noise reported by anyone.
Suggestion:
Did some checking on the Plantronics site (just google Plantronics Voyager Pro) and found that if one registered the unit, the company would send out a free car charger. The site said: "Purchase a Plantronics Voyager PRO headset and register your new product to receive a FREE power charger for your car." So I registered mine, and within about a week received it and received another pleasant surprise in that the quality of the free car charger was as good as the Voyager Pro. So be sure to register your unit if you get one of these.
Summary:
Have had this unit for over a month now and have subjected it to more use than the average product that I might review here. Looked carefully to see if there were any flaws or omissions in the product or its performance and for once just couldn't find a single one.
Kudos to Plantronics for bringing such a product to market, for it satisfies the Bluetooth headset needs of the demanding user such as me. A true 5-star offering, without a doubt.
After $400 and 5 other headsets - I chose this one June 3, 2009
Ann (Sacramento, CA United States)
71 out of 73 found this review helpful
I LOVE this product and so do the people I call! I have an unusually soft voice as well as an extremely loud downtown urban environment for background noise. All of my life I've been plagued with people asking me to repeat myself on the phone (even wired landlines). I purchased and compared this headset along with the Jawbone 2 Noise Assassinator, and the more costly 9xx Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth headsets and two other headsets with stereo features, and Windsmart technology. I tested each of the 5 different headsets in the car with the A/C blowing on the microphone, on the loud and windy downtown streets near my office and in quiet areas with 3 different people (some of whom have mild hearing loss). Hands down with every caller agrees with me that the Voyager Pro is the best headset for me and my environments (not to be confused with the other Voyager headsets).
If you have a loud (or probably even normal volume) voice, and don't have windy environments the 9xx Plantronics Discovery 925 is smaller, more comfortable, and has a super convenient carrying case that recharges the battery. I invested in the snazzy Discovery 925 first; but, unfortunately for my special needs voice and environment, the lack of vocal volume and windy environments prevented the Discovery from getting the sound of my voice to others. For me, I'm more than willing to go with the somewhat larger, not as comfortable, not as convenient recharge of the Voyager Pro. It's still an amazing headset that far out works ALL the rest.
Wow! June 7, 2009
Dan L. Nichols
29 out of 29 found this review helpful
I have used many Bluetooth head sets in my time and this is the best.
My previously unit was the Plantronics 510 that has been so highly rated wherever opinions are recorded. The Voyager Pro is the next generation of that head set.
I purchased this headset from Plantronics the very first day it became available and they offered a free car charger with purchase. I say this because I've been using the PRO every day, all day since. As a matter of fact two days ago I left in a restaurant and was so panicked I was going to order a new one overnighted at any cost; that's how much I enjoy and need this product! Thank goodness a Good Samaritan turned it in.
Pros:
- Very good incoming and outgoing sound quality.
- Very good noise reduction.
- No blue blinking on the unit to distract others.
- Very good unit comfort because of the balanced weight behind the ear.
- Gel ear insert is an improvement over the previous version (which wasn't bad either). I've not had this ear piece come off one time ... this is an improved feature over the 510.
- Less static than other Bluetooth sets.
- Distinctive on/off tones that leave you no doubt as to unit status.
- Verbal low battery message (very cool).
- Charges very quickly.
Cons: (I'm struggling here)
- Perhaps a little less battery life than the 510. I need to insert here the fact that I'm in business development and use around 5000 minutes per month. If you are a normal minute's user you probably won't even notice this issue.
Like I said before.... WOW!
Surpassed my expectations... guys with facial scruff read note @ end June 2, 2009
S. Maloney (Dayton, Ohio)
32 out of 35 found this review helpful
I have small ears, and a small ear canal. My biggest problem with Bluetooth headsets in general is that they all seem to flop around and won't stay in or on my ear - making them more or less useless.
However, with the Plantronics Voyager Pro, they might as well have cemented the device to the side of my head. It fit's my ear perfectly. I went along for a few days perfectly content normal ear bud in place, and then I changed it to the small one, and wow! another huge improvement. I cannot state how happy I am with the fit of this device. The Voyager Pro comes with 3 different sized ear buds and the bendy portions bends a fair amount, so it seems like it would fit a variety of ear sizes.
Sure, it may look a little bulky, but it's not like it weights you down - I guess for the truly fashion conscious there may be better options, but I still contend that this is a stylish device, and despite it's "Jabber-esq" design that it far surpasses any other Bluetooth headset on the market today in technology and quality:
The sound quality on both ends is excellent. I've had the radio on at a volume louder than I would normally talk using the handset, and callers are still able to hear me just fine with the Voyager PRO.
The Voyager PRO is solid, and appears to be very well made... and for close to $100 it should be - at no point have I ever thought I was going to break it by just handling it.
S. Chi. mentioned that the Voyager PRO was uncomfortable for glasses wears; I disagree. It must depend on the glasses, because I wear my sunglasses while driving with absolutely no problem. In fact, this is one of the first Bluetooth headsets I've been able to comfortably wear while wearing glasses. Both my regular and sun glasses are wire frame.
Also, just an FYI to guys that go around with the scruffy look, or if you don't shave for a few days, you may find that the metal grill on the mic will pull at your whiskers when it's resting on your face. It's a bit irritating - so if that's your look, you may want to try this out before buying. If you have longer whiskers or a beard it may not be a problem, but for me with stubble it was.
Plantronics Gets it right! June 26, 2009
David S. Guptill
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
Plantronics Voyager Pro is hands down the best noise canceling bluetooth headset available! I have tried a dozen or more headsets, all claiming to be noise canceling some are and good but uncomfortable or don't fit at all. Some have problems with volume, others are just not there. I work in a noisy environment and have to talk on the phone. The Voyager Pro automatically increases the volume in your ear so you can still hear the other party and kills the noise so they can hear you without the noise. The final piece that puts the competition away is that this unit folds flat so it fits comfortably in your shirt pocket when you are not on a call so you don't have to look like a geek all the time. No hype just good engineering and great fit and functionality.
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