Plantronics Discovery 665A Bluetooth Headset (Black/Silver)

Price: $37.99
Manufacturer: Plantronics


Introducing Plantronics Discovery 665A, a Bluetooth headset with AudioIQ digitally enhanced sound - ideal for in-car use. Headset easily pairs with most Bluetooth phones. Includes 3 soft gel eartips (S, M, L) for a secure comfortable fit, and an optional earloop. Also includes a charging pocket, a convienient way to charge, store and transport the headset when not in use. LED light visually indicates incoming calls when charging. Multiple charging options include a traditional AC charger, USB charger, and a vehicle charger - so you can charge at home, on your PC at work, or in your car. Headset weighs 9 grams, has up to 3.5 hours of talk time and 80 hours of standby on one charge. Bluetooth Version 2.0

Information

• Amazon Sales Rank: #14 in Cell Phone Accessories
• Brand: Plantronics
• Model: Disvovery 665A
• Dimensions: 8.38" h x 2.25" w x 5.50" l,

• Great for car communications--includes vehicle charger
• AudioIQ adaptive noise control reduces background noise; range of up to 33 feet
• QuickPair technology lets you easily pair your headset with your Bluetooth cell phone
• Includes 3 gel ear tips and ear stabilizer for optimal fit
• Up to 3.5 hours of talk time, up to 80 hours of standby time

Product Reviews

Fusing cutting-edge technology with a sleek, ultra-light and discreet design, the Plantronics Discovery 665A Bluetooth headset is a great choice for road warriors who need reliable access to communication in the car. It includes a vehicle power charger with call indicator light helps ensure it's always ready when you need it. Ultra-lightweight at just 9 grams (0.3 ounces), it can be worn in either ear and it comes with three gel ear pieces and an optional ear stabilizer for an optimal fit.

The Discovery 665 utilizes Plantronics' AudioIQ digital signal processing (DSP) technology for automatic noise control. For incoming calls, AudioIQ automatically adapts to background noise levels--from a quiet taxi to a noisy city street--and intelligently improves the receive quality, clarity and volume level. For outgoing calls, AudioIQ reduces background noise for listeners up to 7-8 decibels, or by approximately 50 percent. It also minimizes interference from artifacts such as speech distortions to maintain exceptionally clear voice intelligibility.

Keep your eyes on the road while using your phone with headset controls. Adjust the volume or mute calls without having to fumble for your phone. If your cell phone supports it, you can redial the last number called or use voice-activated dialing. Use the vehicle power charger--which plugs into your car's cigarette lighter adapter--to ensure it's always charged and ready for use. You can also easily recharge the headset from your laptop computer with the mini USB adapter (included).

Lightweight and sleek, the Discovery 665 provides stylish long-wearing comfort. With innovative QuickPair technology, the Discovery 665 quickly and easily pairs with your cell phone or other Bluetooth device. (If you do not pair it within 10 minutes, it will turn off and re-pair when turned back on.)

Specifications

• Talk time: Up to 3.5 hours
• Standby time: Up to 80 hours
• Technology: Bluetooth 2.0
• Bluetooth compatibility: Cell phones and Bluetooth devices that support hands-free and headset profiles
• Range: 33 feet (10 meters)
• Headset controls: Call answer/end, volume, mute, support for last number redial, voice activated dialing, LED light show indicates incoming call
• Charging options: Mini-USB Adapter, Vehicle Power Charger

QuickPair Pairing Instructions
Headsets with QuickPair are automatically in pairing mode when powered on until paired with the first device.

• Step 1: Start with headset powered OFF. Hold down headset Call Control button for four seconds--release when Indicator Light flashes red and blue. Headset is now discoverable. Headset will remain discoverable until it is paired with its first device.

• Step 2: Use your device’s menu to enter its pairing mode and select 220Plantronics on the display. 0000 is the pairing passkey.

• Subsequent Pairings: To manually place headset in Pairing Mode, begin with the headset turned off, then press the call control button for 8-10 seconds until the headset indicator light flashes red and blue. The headset is now in pairing mode for the next 60 seconds. To pair with a phone, repeat Step 2.

• Reconnection for Previously Paired Devices: If the Bluetooth phone and your Plantronics Bluetooth headset have been out of range for an extended amount of time or if the headset and/or phone were turned off and do not automatically reconnect, simply do a short press of the call control button and the devices will reconnect.

What's in the Box
Headset, AC charger, printed operating instructions

Works Great
Great product. I have no problem hearing anyone and they can hear me just fine. Love that I can use it without needing the ear hook due to when I wear sunglasses it doesn't hurt to have this on at the same time. The button to turn on and off is a little hard to push especially if the unit is in my ear and I want to end a call, I have to grab the whole thing and push the button to end a call but other than that it is a great earpiece.

Decent, lightweight device
A nice, lightweight device. Synchs easily, fits comfortably, stays in the ear well, has decent volume control, and no technical issues of any kind. Unfortunately after several months of daily operation, the rubber piece tends to break down and needs to be replaced. Also, the battery life isn't horribly strong, maybe 4 1/2 hours or so. Consequently, it's great for casual conversations but not so good for all day meetings. I bought a second one in the Gold Box sale so to overcome the battery issue. A pretty solid performer nevertheless, I will most likely buy another one when one of these gives up the ghost.

An okay, but not good, earpiece
I've had this for about a year now and the things I liked about it I still like -- it's small and light, mainly. The things I disliked about it at first have grated on me, and they are many. The design is lousy, basically. The ear gel attaches by clipping quite loosely to the earpiece, and it's supposed to also secure the over-ear hoop if you use it. This setup is extraordinarily flimsy, with the ear gel falling out and getting lost easily. That means the hoop falls off, too. So you have to handle the whole apparatus very gingerly.

Add to this the need to carry the pocket clip in order to charge the earpiece either in the car or from the wall, and that's a lot of little bits to have to remember just to use your bluetooth headset. I found myself forgetting the pocket clip, which serves no other practical purpose, and so not being able to recharge the earpiece.

The talk time dwindles quickly from the advertised 3-4 hrs., which is already nothing great. The unit's buttons are tiny and take a lot of pressure to operate -- not convenient when you're dealing with something stuck into your ear.

Overall, I wouldn't recommend this to a friend given the large selection of much better units out there. This is probably one to avoid.