Plantronics PL-VOYAGER-835 Plantronics Voyager 835 Bluetooth Headset [CD] [Wireless Phone Accessory] - 1 Pack - Case - Carrier Packaging - Neutral (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

Good volume and clarity for the user. Those called have reported that the sound quality is good. Always seems like a bit of a job getting it plugged into my ear. I wonder if one-size-fits-all is really practical considering you are inserting something semi-into your ear, but I suppose if it works for me............. The idea behind the in-car charger totally eludes me. With some previous Plantronics ear pieces the ear piece was inserted down into the charger device which was then plugged into the car. Great program. With this version the charger is tipped with a "micro" male fitting (like on the tip of your finger) and the female fittig is in the end of the ear piece which is then plugged onto the male fitting and the ear piece just wiggles and jiggles out on the end. Ridiculous. How is that supposed to work? Don't plan on charging it while the vehicle is moving and don't slam the door getting out if it's parked. On the other hand I guess it's nothing a little duct tape wouldn't take care of. Good grief.

Edit: The price has come down significantly, I originally paid $65 for this headset. at $20, I'd say it's a good value.Here is my original 3 star review:So after doing a little research into the different headsets and trying to find an affordable but high quality headset, I chose the Plantronics 835. Wrong choice.It boasts wind cancelling feature and noise cancelling quality, neither of which I experienced. In light winds I was still able to hear moderately clear, but the other party reported not being able to hear me half the time. In heavy winds I could hardly hear the other party, and they couldn't hear me at all. Most the time they thought I lost connection until I switched back to my phone.The noise cancelling was actually quite the opposite of what is advertised. I bought this headset because I live with 4 roomates on different schedules, so there is always considerable noise. When I use the headset in my room the other party can hear me moderately clearly, as I can hear them, but they do report random high pitched whines and echoes that go away upon switching to the phone. They also say they can hear the background noises much louder than me, whether it's snoring, talking, or a tv on a really low volume. There is also a constant static that is especially noticed during times of silence (being on hold).The range is decent, but the controls are sometimes annoying. In order to voice dial you have to depress the main button for several seconds, which is very pressure sensitive. Sometimes it dials the last call instead. Powering off the device has the same issues.I like the alert feature, whenever you recieve a call or message it sends an audible alert. But I don't like that I hear that beep everytime I use a function on my phone. It gets annoying soon after plugging the device into my skull.Overall this headset gets the job done if you need both hands, but it doesn't go above or beyond a low budget headset. If you are looking for quality, this is not the headset you need. If you just need a cheap headset, there are many out there with the same quality and much less expensive. Stay clear from this one.

This is my first Plantronics headset and I expected more due to the great reviews from my Plantronics-owner peers. I've been through the Jawbone, Gennum, LG, Motorola and Sound ID headsets. The Voyager 835 got great reviews on CNET.com and I did my homework with the technology, but I would rate this headset as average. The clarity of incoming voices is above average, but soft. My voice is muffled on the receivers' end. There is minor static that I first noticed during the silence of being put on hold; but now I am aware of it all the time. Volume definitely needs to be louder. Conversation is fine in quiet indoor environments, but I bought this noise-cancelling, wind-stopping headset for practical reasons. The noise-cancelling and wind-stopping technology is good for the person I'm talking to; however, I keep having to ask them to repeat themselves because I cannot hear them in windy or environments with a lot of background noise. The usable range that the phone can be away from the headset is poor. Have it on opposite sides of your body and the static is deafening. It's a fairly inexpensive headset, so I guess you get what you pay for.

I purchased the Plantronics 835 bluetooth with noise cancelling features about a month....yada yada yada...and I have not used it after the first week!! I find that has very poor volume on every call that I used it for and felt that I was constantly pressing the unit into my ear to even hear the person on the line. Point blank this unit needs to be $5.99 with free shipping for those who want to take their chances. LOL. It was a bad choice for me and I have gone back to my older bluetooth unit even with the broken over the ear clip. The 835 has a good price but not worth it.

Overall this headset gets the job done if you need both hands, but it doesn't go above or beyond a low budget headset. If you are looking for quality, this is not the headset you need. If you just need a cheap headset, there are many out there with the same quality and much less expensive. Stay clear from this one.

I already own one of these and wanted another for back up when I go on trips and are away from methods to charge it. The noise level is low to none and the incoming speech is crystal clear. I love that I don't need to keep looking, "This is it! The price is awesome!

wife loves it

My wife claims that this is the most comfortable bluetooth that she has used!