Comments on: Battle of the Bluetooth Headsets – Plantronics Discovery 665 vs. Aliph Jawbone http://www.charleshudson.net/battle-of-the-bluetooth-headsets-plantronics-discovery-665-vs-aliph-jawbone?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=battle-of-the-bluetooth-headsets-plantronics-discovery-665-vs-aliph-jawbone This is my personal website for posting my views on the world of technology and gadgets. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:25:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Dale Larson http://www.charleshudson.net/battle-of-the-bluetooth-headsets-plantronics-discovery-665-vs-aliph-jawbone/comment-page-1#comment-50126 Dale Larson Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:45:32 +0000 http://blog.charleshudson.net/?p=392#comment-50126 I should have mentioned -- the Plantronics that works well for me in the wind is the MX-505. I should have mentioned — the Plantronics that works well for me in the wind is the MX-505.

]]> By: Dale Larson http://www.charleshudson.net/battle-of-the-bluetooth-headsets-plantronics-discovery-665-vs-aliph-jawbone/comment-page-1#comment-50125 Dale Larson Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:44:25 +0000 http://blog.charleshudson.net/?p=392#comment-50125 Wind is the bane of every headset I've tried. In windy San Francisco where I often want to have a conversation outdoors, the JawBone does terribly, as do all the bluetooth headsets I've tried. I suspect that noise cancelation can't adequately solve this problem and that shielding the microphone from being physically hit by wind is necessary. I talked to a Plantronics VP who recommended a corded headset -- one $40 model with a voicetube boom that has foam on the end and another with some internal foam that is a stereo headset for iPhone. I got the cheap one. Works like a charm in the wind, but does nothing for canceling other noise. I'd love to have the best of both worlds -- has anyone solved this problem with a bluetooth noise canceling headset designed to do well outdoors in SF or other frequently windy locations? Wind is the bane of every headset I’ve tried. In windy San Francisco where I often want to have a conversation outdoors, the JawBone does terribly, as do all the bluetooth headsets I’ve tried.

I suspect that noise cancelation can’t adequately solve this problem and that shielding the microphone from being physically hit by wind is necessary.

I talked to a Plantronics VP who recommended a corded headset — one $40 model with a voicetube boom that has foam on the end and another with some internal foam that is a stereo headset for iPhone. I got the cheap one. Works like a charm in the wind, but does nothing for canceling other noise.

I’d love to have the best of both worlds — has anyone solved this problem with a bluetooth noise canceling headset designed to do well outdoors in SF or other frequently windy locations?

]]> By: Plantronics Discovery 665 - Bluetooth Headset Reviews and Cell Phone News - Gammoth Blog http://www.charleshudson.net/battle-of-the-bluetooth-headsets-plantronics-discovery-665-vs-aliph-jawbone/comment-page-1#comment-33631 Plantronics Discovery 665 - Bluetooth Headset Reviews and Cell Phone News - Gammoth Blog Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:26:03 +0000 http://blog.charleshudson.net/?p=392#comment-33631 [...] headset, some static became apparent and the quality of the call decreased.   Overall, I gave the Plantronics Discovery 665 a good rating and I believe this is a great option for a first Bluetooth [...] [...] headset, some static became apparent and the quality of the call decreased.   Overall, I gave the Plantronics Discovery 665 a good rating and I believe this is a great option for a first Bluetooth [...]

]]> By: Edgar http://www.charleshudson.net/battle-of-the-bluetooth-headsets-plantronics-discovery-665-vs-aliph-jawbone/comment-page-1#comment-30930 Edgar Sun, 02 Dec 2007 14:58:58 +0000 http://blog.charleshudson.net/?p=392#comment-30930 Good Review!! I currently own both the 665 and the Jawbone and will be returning one of them after a bit more testing. As of now, the 665 has a better fit and voice quality of incoming is more realistic, equal amounts of Bass and Treble. The Jawbone is a bit "Tingy" after a while it gets to be a bit much. If the JawBone had a bit more Bass, it would be perfect. I also tried the Jabra Eargels, the "funny" looking ones, from Radio Shack @ $4.99 for a 6 pack (3 left 3 right - S,M,L). If you put the eargel over the exsisting ear piece on the JawBone, seems to be too far from you cheek. If you take the earpice off the Jawbone, the Eargel will fit, but will sometimes still be in your ear when the Jawbone is in your hand.... IMO, If the Jawbone is not good enough for me....then there is not a Bluetooth that I will EVER be happy with. I need to pick one and call it a day!!! Good Review!! I currently own both the 665 and the Jawbone and will be returning one of them after a bit more testing. As of now, the 665 has a better fit and voice quality of incoming is more realistic, equal amounts of Bass and Treble. The Jawbone is a bit "Tingy" after a while it gets to be a bit much. If the JawBone had a bit more Bass, it would be perfect. I also tried the Jabra Eargels, the "funny" looking ones, from Radio Shack @ $4.99 for a 6 pack (3 left 3 right – S,M,L). If you put the eargel over the exsisting ear piece on the JawBone, seems to be too far from you cheek. If you take the earpice off the Jawbone, the Eargel will fit, but will sometimes still be in your ear when the Jawbone is in your hand…. IMO, If the Jawbone is not good enough for me….then there is not a Bluetooth that I will EVER be happy with. I need to pick one and call it a day!!!

]]> By: Charles Hudson http://www.charleshudson.net/battle-of-the-bluetooth-headsets-plantronics-discovery-665-vs-aliph-jawbone/comment-page-1#comment-30929 Charles Hudson Wed, 07 Nov 2007 06:38:09 +0000 http://blog.charleshudson.net/?p=392#comment-30929 I bought my ear gels at <a href="http://www.blueheadsets.com " rel="nofollow">http://www.blueheadsets.com </a>- good price. You can also get them on Amazon, but they're often on backorder. I bought my ear gels at http://www.blueheadsets.com - good price. You can also get them on Amazon, but they're often on backorder.

]]> By: Shawn Honnick http://www.charleshudson.net/battle-of-the-bluetooth-headsets-plantronics-discovery-665-vs-aliph-jawbone/comment-page-1#comment-30928 Shawn Honnick Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:03:02 +0000 http://blog.charleshudson.net/?p=392#comment-30928 I have the discovery but don't like that callers often can't hear me well and I have been considering Jawbone. You just convinced me with this! They owe you, BIG! Where did you buy the replacement gels online? I have the discovery but don't like that callers often can't hear me well and I have been considering Jawbone. You just convinced me with this! They owe you, BIG! Where did you buy the replacement gels online?

]]> By: Charles Hudson http://www.charleshudson.net/battle-of-the-bluetooth-headsets-plantronics-discovery-665-vs-aliph-jawbone/comment-page-1#comment-30927 Charles Hudson Sat, 03 Nov 2007 18:08:17 +0000 http://blog.charleshudson.net/?p=392#comment-30927 Make sure you buy the replacement "ear gels" and not the "mini-gels" - there's a big difference. Also, the gels are had to find at retail - I had to buy them online. Make sure you buy the replacement "ear gels" and not the "mini-gels" – there's a big difference. Also, the gels are had to find at retail – I had to buy them online.

]]> By: Fassn8 http://www.charleshudson.net/battle-of-the-bluetooth-headsets-plantronics-discovery-665-vs-aliph-jawbone/comment-page-1#comment-30926 Fassn8 Sat, 03 Nov 2007 18:05:45 +0000 http://blog.charleshudson.net/?p=392#comment-30926 Just got a jawbone myself. I love it! Thanks for the suggestion on the ear gels. I'm going to run out today and pick some up since the jawbone's ear "gels" kind of stink. Just got a jawbone myself. I love it! Thanks for the suggestion on the ear gels. I'm going to run out today and pick some up since the jawbone's ear "gels" kind of stink.

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