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Plantronics M170 Mobile Convertible Headset 45631-51 Headsets & Earsets
This review is from: PLANTRONICS M-170 Convertible Headset with Noise-Canceling Boom Microphones (PLANTRONICS M170)
Well my M170 lasted about six years. It was tossed around the vehicle and generally being used in a rough manner before the wire near the 2.5mm plug finally gave way. Man this unit was a trooper. I used it in my car with the effective although somewhat "dorky" looking metal headband. The unit always sounded good both sending and receiving. I went out and bought several earpieces after my 170 died including the highly touted Etymotic ER22. None of the headphones worked as well as the 170 did. The 170 worked very well in my noisy vehicle and my truck driver friend said he could always hear me well on this unit. After many dollars later and much frustration trying newer designed headsets, I decided to go back with the 170... but wait! Now Plantronics has a M175C which looks to be the same unit but adds a volume control and a mute button. I bought it and will write up a review of the unit later after I have used it a bit. Back to the 170 though... The 170 also comes with an ear hook which looks more stylish than the metal headband. I used the metal headband and it's padded leather earpiece when I used the headset It is very comfortable to wear for those really long conversations. I'm talking about hour plus conversations and beyond.
I highly recommend this unit and give it five out of five stars....
This review is from: PLANTRONICS M-170 Convertible Headset with Noise-Canceling Boom Microphones (PLANTRONICS M170)
I've used both the M170 and M175C headsets extensively -- the 175 is the same except for adding listening volume control and mic mute switch on a pod in the middle of the cord.
Both headsets are comfortable enough to wear all day (with headband), sound great receiving and good transmitting, and have effective noise-cancelling. The 170 is simpler and does not have the volume/mute pod swinging around on the cord, and the 175 adds the convenience of these functions. Over a period of years, the volume control can get scratchy, so the 170 lasts longer.
The main fault of both headsets is that the mic volume isn't quite loud enough, even with the mic switch on max. I'm not even sure why there is a mic switch -- it NEVER needs to be turned down. When the other person has trouble hearing me, I unplug the headset and use the phone directly, and the volume increases noticably for them. This is usually not a problem unless the other person is in a noisy environment, but I wish the headset mic would be as loud as the phone mic. Perhaps this is a side-effect of the noise-cancelling mic feature and would require an amplifier to overcome. If I could buy a battery-powered supplemental mic amp, I would. Plantronics, are you listening?
I'm about to buy another M170 as my old one has bit the dust. The way these headsets have died for me is by rough treatment causing damage to the plug or plug wire, or -- on the 175 -- the volume control getting scratchy. Overall, this is a very good headset and the best value I know for the money....
This review is from: PLANTRONICS M-170 Convertible Headset with Noise-Canceling Boom Microphones (PLANTRONICS M170)
Been using this headset for about 23 months now and it is one of the most valuable purchases I've made here at Amazon.
Strengths:
- very durable and can withstand daily use and abuse
- over the head or over the ear, two ways to wear!
- mic volume
Weaknesses:
- 2.5 mm jack. Although this type is used commonly in communication devices, more recently 3.5 mm jacks are now used such as in iPhone and in every Android device I know. Just buy a converter and this is a non-issue!
Comfort:
This particular piece of hardware can be worn over the ear or over the head. I liked wearing it over the head better just because it feels more secure. The ear piece have a round cushion that fits gently over the ear. The cable length is good 4 feet - just right so you can hang the phone on your belt or place it inside your pocket and you can still use the headset with a straight back.
Durability:
I've been using this product for about 23 months, and it's withstand being dropped, dragged, sat upon and getting hooked for most times. You can be sure of this product as I've read on one review it lasted 6 years. Pretty sturdy for a headset that costs less than 30 dollars.
Sound Quality:
Better sound quality than the headset provided by blackberry, iPod or my Droid. You should be able to hear the people on the other end clearly with no issues. I think only my Bose headphones are ahead.
Microphone Quality:
I've no issues with the quality of the noise cancelling microphone. The people at the other end of the line are able to hear me as I could hear them. You are also able to control the mic volume through the built in control on the jack.
As a consultant who works from home, I'm always tied to my phone - for hours. This headset has helped me go through those long hour meetings without having to lift my hand to hold the phone or straining my neck to keep the phone from falling off my shoulder....
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