I bought this headset because I have to have handsfree telephone conversations while working & I wanted to cut the cord. Well, I thought these would fit the bill but they just are not worth it. After having them on for less than 1 hour, which is a very short time for me, my ears were hurting. This is because they don't really go around your ears but sit on your ears. Other than the comfort issues, as others have complained, the battery life is very short & you can't charge them & use them at the same time. WTH were the Plantronics engineers thinking when they designed these?!?! What pieces of c**p!!!I'm returning these & still hoping that I can find a headset that fits my requirements of true around-the-ear speakers & wireless. I wish that I could find a set like my Sony MDR-XB500 headset. They have very comfortable around-the-ear cushions. Hoping for the best!
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05.10.2012
10/10
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Великолепно
this head set delivers, its crystal clear, awesome range and for a sweet price! oh and its WIRELESS! thats right all that and wireless
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Скроменый эксперт
21.05.2012
8/10
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Хорошо
These headphones are FAN-TASTIC! The only issue I've had thus far with them is that I wear glasses (the thick, plastic framed kind) and after about 10-20 minutes (sometimes more, depending on the position I have the headphones in), they squish my ears in to my head with my glasses in the middle of this sandwich and it starts to really get uncomfortable after a while. Besides that, the sound is fabulous and the mic works well - I use it at work for my Google Voice account to make phone calls and these headphones really are great. I just can't wear them for long periods of time with my glasses on.
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Скроменый эксперт
18.02.2012
8/10
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Хорошо
As a writer (The Write Words by Jo), obviously I am writing ALOT. A set of good headphones are very necessary. My thoughts are faster than my fingers! The Plantronics.Audio 995 Wireless Stereo Headset works VERY WELL. I use it with Dragon Naturally Speaking Premium 11Dragon NaturallySpeaking Premium 11.Pros: Connects easily via usb. I have no problems when talking, the speakers hear my voice and translate well.Cons: The charging time. Out of the box, make sure you charge the headphones for the good 2-4 hours it recommends. I did 4. Its also easy to forget to turn the headphones off. To turn off, push the button located on the back of the earphone for about 3-5 seconds. If you just push in and out quickly, it wont work. If oyu push it too long, it will start blinking. In that case, just do the push again for 3 -5 seconds.Overall, I'm really happy with these earphones though. The quality is VERY GOOD.
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26.04.2011
8/10
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Хорошо
Plantronics is my first choice for computer headsets, I've been using USB corded ones for a podcast I do for 3 years, and listeners can't believe it's regular old <$100 Plantronics gamer-type headset, and not an expensive Snowball or Shure.But I hate being tied to my laptop when having a phone conference over Skype or listening to a podcast (without disturbing my coworkers), so finding this cordless one was wonderful.Sound quality is excellent. The range is decent ... I can move around and go to the next floor even, (as long as I'm not more than 50 ft or so from the laptop above/below) without the sound cutting out. I also love being able to flip up the mic arm to instantly mute myself, and bring it back down to unmute, without the person on the other end being any the wiser. The instant pairing with the USB dongle is great.Bad news is what everyone is saying about the battery/power. Fully charged, it lasts about 2 hours of talk time, I've found. (And it's very easy to forget to turn it off when you take off the headset; you don't see any lights on it.) So you use it a few times for shortish conversations, then one day you're talking to someone, suddenly you can't hear them and they can't hear you. There is no warning that the battery is about to go. And then you have to find the special cable to recharge it, only a foot long, with a miniconnector on one end like a camera charger. You can't talk while it's recharging, even if you could bend your head enough. So you *need* to have another headset ready to hook up.I've also found that the battery sometimes takes forever (> 1 day) to recharge. It's either red (recharging) or it's blue (recharged), there's not indication of how much it's recharged or how long till it's fully charged.My battery just died once again while listening to a podcast, which is why I came here to post a review, and to see if any advances have been made in headset battery science.
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24.10.2011
8/10
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Хорошо
This stereo headset is a good investment for those who like to be unteathered from their PC, and want comfort and ease of use in thier headphones.The Good: These headphones work pretty much immediately out of the box. Just plug in the dongle and turn on the headphones, adjust the volume and you are good to go. No congiguration settings are required, although I had to swithch the input/output device in audio properties because I use wired headphones and bluetooth headphones on the same machine. I run Win 7, and started using the headset literally two minutes after unboxing. The sound quality is excellent, both listening and speaking. I use them for Skye and video conferencing such as webinars, etc.The Bad: When I bought this headset, I assumed from the picture that they were ear cup (totally over the ear with pads that surround the ear) headphones. They aren't, they are on the ear type headphones, meaning that the ear pads touch and sit on the ear. I wear glasses, and I have to admit that the headphones get a little uncomfortable for me after about an hour with my glasses on. That is because of the headphones pressure on the ears and the bows of my glasses sitting behind my ears.I would definitely recommend this headset to others with the caveat stated above.
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07.02.2011
8/10
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Хорошо
I found value in my Plantronics .Audio 995 wireless headset the moment I put it on my head. Form follows function and I found my new Plantronics headset to be user friendly with an easily accessible control pad located on the outside of the left earphone. To be free of the wire is an indescribable feeling and makes my laptop a truly portable device. I can set my laptop down on any flat surface and enjoy the full use of my hands as I move about without tangling or tripping over a wire while fully enjoying any music stored in my computer. My question is, "Will wonders never cease?" The instructions and clear diagrams for installation of my new Plantronics headset onto my computer was certainly easy to follow and my laptop recognized the new device immediately. In no time at all my new wireless headset was installed. It was too easy. I have an innate fear of messing things up when dealing with anything electronic. Charging the battery built into the headset by just using a little wire to the computer is truly brilliant engineering and totally eliminates the need for a separate battery charging device which is an obvious plus. And when I am off the computer I just connect my laptop to my headset with this little wire; and within an hour or so the battery built into my new headset is fully recharged. I find this feature amazing. The only time my signal gets a little garbled is when I am in the other room with a wall in between and I rotate my head or body; but it is only for a little instant and the signal comes back strong as ever. I would buy this headset again. And the value received for the money spent is more than fair and equitable. I expected to pay much more for a device of this engineering quality. I have had this device for a week now and I find it indispensable. I bought this item brand new from Amazon.com without having to go through a humbug, time-consuming bidding procedure where one is not guaranteed purchase of an item at one stated price. Thank you Amazon.com for providing an electronic marketplace where high quality electronic devices can be traded easily and fairly at very competitive prices.Aloha,D. A. RofoliKenai, Alaska
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25.03.2012
2/10
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Ужасно
Bought this headset after I was quite happy with a wired Plantronics but wanted the flexibility of wireless.It worked well for a few minutes, then connection between the headset and USB plug dropped. After many attempts I managed to pair the device again. It worked well for 2 minutes, and dropped connection again (all while sitting in front of my computer). I then tried another computer, and the problem persisted. Went online and found that many are experiencing the same issue, and Plantronics don't seem to have a solution (or care, as they haven't responded to many forum posts on their site). I should have done a more thorough research before buying this product.I strongly recommend not to buy this headset and avoid the frustrations...
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09.05.2011
8/10
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Хорошо
I've got an aluminum Macbook running Snow Leopard so this is a modern machine.I plugged the USB piece in, changed the preferences to send and receive the output and input from this baby and it worked beautifully!Everyone (3 people) says that I sound much clearer. I tried the range and it didn't go through walls that well (not like I live in a maze so no worries) but it performs perfectly throughout my home (townhouse).I can't accurately say how long the battery lasts but it works fine so far (5 days turning it off when it's not in use).I like to listen to music with it. I work from Skype and it works perfectly for that.The up/down movement of the Mic is nice especially if you want a quick mute to sneeze or something.The charge cable is short (about 18"), but you can't use it while charging so that's not too big a deal.The earpads aren't the most comfortable but they get the job done. If you play around with the position of the headset a bit, it actually blocks out a lot of exterior noise which is nice.The noise cancelling worked great tonight when my roommates came home and were whistling, laughing, talking loudly etc. while I was on a business call. The guys on the other end didn't say a thing!The buttons on the end of the headset are volume up/down, play/pause (affects iTunes) and next. They all work just fine.The volume doesn't get that loud but I don't plan on playing the drums with these on--though that is an idea!Overall, I really recommend these especially at their $50 or so price tag. Otherwise I was checking out those Logitech G930 headset for $110 which is supposed to be VERY comfortable but Dolby 7.1 doesn't work for Mac. I don't think the extra $60 is worth it for the comfort. I hear you can buy replacement earpads for the Plantronics headset that are made for Sony. Check out another review, it was a 5 star one.
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04.07.2012
10/10
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Великолепно
My work requires me to do a lot of teleconferences on the computer. I recently bought Plantronics Audio 995 Wireless Stereo Headset and after a month of using it I can safely say that it is the best headset I have ever used.On efficiency I rate them at 5/5 and on value for money too I give them a 5/5. I would recommend this product to anyone who spends a lot of time on Skype like products.
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04.08.2012
6/10
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Плохо
I bought this product and it works well but you cant wear it for a long time because it really starts to hurt your ears. It picks up A LOT of background noise. The controls on it work great. To me it also doesnt seem sturdy. All in all I wouldnt reccommend this for anyone.
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22.02.2012
8/10
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Хорошо
I purchased this headset mainly to use with conference calls that I have on my laptop. I had so many issues with wired headset breaking on me I decided to give this a try. Call quality is great and have never had any issues with people not understanding me. As far as wireless range I was quite impressed as I was able to walk around my apartment without disconnecting. The only thing I would like to see real improvement in is with battery life. I have had a few days where I ran out of battery power as it only lasts about 3-4 hours and you cannot use it while its charging which is a pain. As far as gaming this headset works great the sound quality really puts you into the game.Pros: -Clear Sound Quality -Acceptable Wireless range -WirelessCons: -Battery Life -Cannot use while charging -Not very compact, a little bulky
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13.08.2012
10/10
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Великолепно
These headphones are great. They are just as described. I have had them for amount a month and haven't had any problems. The range is great, I can go from my office to the conference room which as two walls between them and it still works.
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29.04.2009
4/10
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First off, let me say I'm a huge Plantronics fan. I use their Plantronics Foldable USB Stereo Headset (Optimized for Laptop Use) (Audio 470 USB) regularly with Dragon Naturally Speaking, and it works better for voice recognition than any other microphone I've tried, and it's a great bargain: I gave it a 4-star review, and I recommend it highly.This Plantronics .Audio 995 I cannot heartily recommend other than to wired Ethernet users.Installation is a snap, as with all Plantronics products I've tried, but the ensuing results for me were dismal. I'm trying to use this "wireless" (here's the "tricksy" part) on a desktop Dell XPS Gen 3, P4 3.4GHz, 3GB RAM, XP SP3 computer using a Wireless-G Network adapter.Sound quality on these headphones, when they work, is surprisingly good, and I had no problems with the remote volume and track controls on the outside of the headset. However, with even minimal movement while listening to a CD or mp3 via my computer, sound distorts terribly. Sounds like a bad "flanger" act from a '70s retro-band, and this occurs within 10 feet of the USB antenna, sometimes even within 2 feet if I simply tilt my head. Appalling.I'd hoped to upgrade to these so that I could do some "pacing," or walking around during dictation with DNS, but that's simply impossible. Even sitting perfectly still within 2 feet of the USB antenna, the signal-to-noise ratio in DNS for these either equals or slightly underperforms when compared with my wired Plantronics headset. Moving at all is simply not an option, so I might as well use the corded headset.Here's where things get murky, and, while I can't confirm that the following is the cause of the problem, this is what I think is happening. These "wireless" headphones are apparently NOT a Bluetooth emanation, though they have similar range characteristics and use "pairing." They appear to be a proprietary system, details undisclosed, that uses the same frequency spectrum as Bluetooth but are NOT Bluetooth.Interestingly, as they do use the 2.4GHz spectrum, when I turn on the headset, my Wireless-G adapter often crashes and loses contact with the router. As you probably know, Wireless-G uses this same band, as do some cordless phones (and microwave ovens). I have a 2.4 GHz band phone handset within 3 feet of my computer. Hmmmmm.Either there's an interference issue with this headset's proprietary transmission technology, or I received a defective headset. I am told that I will be receiving a replacement headset shortly to re-evaluate.In short, if the problem is interference, this is a shame, because these are pretty decent headphones, and I suspect the mic is good as well. Even if they worked, I wouldn't be trading in my Grados and AKGs, but for your standard .mp3 fare, they'd be quite acceptable. I do wonder how they work with Skype. Perhaps others will weigh in on that.I'll post an update when I receive the replacement set to clarify if the problem appears to be an interference-based issue or whether the first set I received was simply defective.....---Update June 17, 2009 -- Sadly, the "edit review" function here will not allow me to upgrade my initial rating. Plantronics was kind enough to send me a replacement unit to test, and, clearly, the unit I was sent originally was defective.The replacement set hardly breaks up at all -- and if so, only rarely, and I suspect computer lag for that. Bobbing and weaving my head does not produce the fragmented and distortion-filled sound that the first pair did. Range is well within advertised norms, and I'm impressed.The signal-to-noise rating given by Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 Preferred [OLD VERSION]varies between 20-23, which out-performs my wired Plantronics headset mentioned above. This should prove to be a very useful tool, allowing me to walk around as I dictate, which was what I was looking for when I decided to order them. Very impressive.I'd like to upgrade this review to 4 stars if this forum would let me. Sadly, I can't change that rating here. The reason for dropping one star is that these do sound rather hollow when listening to music with much of a dynamic range and depth; however, as I wrote before, if I'm looking for top-notch performance, I won't be going wireless.For what these are designed for, they do a great job. Thanks Plantronics for letting me give you another chance!
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26.08.2012
2/10
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Ужасно
I had the headset for less than 1 month. It was easy to set up. After charging the headset I used it for a couple of times. The headset will no longer charge. I have returned it.
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19.01.2012
8/10
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Хорошо
My previous headset was the Plantronics foldable, it was light and easy to carry around. It lasted for two years then I had to shop around for another. My first instinct was to be guided by the reviews. I was drawn to this one because I didn't have to be tethered to my PC while I skype out.The call quality is good, both parties hear each other quite clearly and the battery life goes for five solid hours. However, I gave this four stars because I found the headset a bit heavy for me and the forty foot range that is purported assumes there are no thick walls nor obstructions in your path. It does give a beep and indicate that you are getting out of range, which is a plus. I would have preferred the USB receiver to be smaller. The size is cumbersome and could easily become dislodged if you have other bits of equipment around.These are my personal little peeves and not necessarily deal breakers. I would recommend purchase.
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02.04.2012
8/10
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Хорошо
I purchased this headset because I work from home as a call center rep. I wanted the flexibility to move around at home instead of being tethered to my chair all day. The price was fantastic (less than $60!!). The battery life is great. I work 9 hour shifts and normally charge it on my lunch break for about an hour just in case, but it has yet to die on me. They're a little uncomfortable... I have a small head, and they fit snug and are bulky. However, the sound quality is great. The range is about 30 ft, but interference is unavoidable (though minor) around walls more than 10ft away from the receiver. Overall great value, but hoping they become more comfortable over time.
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Скроменый эксперт
01.09.2012
2/10
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Ужасно
I got your Plantronics Audio 995 Wireless Stereo Headset, today USB connect did not work, when it connect, it was hot, headphones works
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02.08.2012
4/10
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Ужасно
I like the headset, I have two. When the battery starts to fail it will drive you crazy. Get another headset, you will like it alot at first but it will frustrate you in the end.
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06.08.2012
2/10
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Ужасно
The product has not shown up. I paid extra so that I can receive it in one day. That would have been Friday and it is now Monday and I still have not gotten it.
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06.08.2012
10/10
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Великолепно
Outstanding product! Mobility unsurpassed! If you are looking for a product with Great Wireless communication no distortation this headset is top notche.
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10.02.2012
8/10
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Хорошо
I purchased this item after I read most of the reviews from previous buyers and i'm very satisfied with this Headset. The quality of sound is great, easy to set-up, all i had to do was connect the wireless device to the back of my Apple Mac mini via USB, then you need to charge the Headset first for about 4 hours before use, no software to install, just follow the instruction that comes with it. After 4 hours you are ready to use it.PROS:Stereo sound is great all music type sound crispySkype sounded goodRange just about accurate 40ft beyond 40ft starts to breakupThe mike is flexiableQuality of product looks and feels sturdyCON:Not too manythe cushion seems to be a bit small on the ears when it presses on top the ears.the instructions letters are very small
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12.10.2010
10/10
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Великолепно
This headset is the answer to several years of frustration about computer headsets.Since 2007, I have been telecommuting from home. I don't have a work phone. In fact, my office extension calls my Skype number. In essence, my laptop has become my work phone. This has several huge advantages. I don't have to pay extra for a phone line. The sound quality is better anyway because it's Skype (Skype to Skype calls are free) and I'm hearing the caller in both ears. Finally, my hands are free during calls for typing because I'm wearing a headset.I've been buying headsets ever since then. The problem is that they last anywhere from 3 to 6 months because I, invariably, roll my office chair over the wire or it gets tugged hard enough that somehow, somewhere, I get a short. I have also sat on a headset or two when I had to get up quickly and come to sit down after that distraction. I knew the answer for me was a wireless headset. I didn't want bluetooth because I know bluetooth doesn't have good range, but more importantly, doesn't have the bandwidth for decent audio quality. Besides, at the time, the wireless headsets were very expensive. Luckily for me, and everyone else, Plantronics shipped the .Audio 995. This headset uses something similar to wireless Internet to transmit digital stereo! It sounds as good as a cable. Doesn't interfere with my wireless router that is very near. I do have to plug it into my laptop or I get a tiny bit of interference from plugging it into a USB hub (dunno if this a power issue or radio interference. I think it's power because I can hear it crystal clear all over my house when plugged into my laptop--well, it seems to have a 30-40 foot range.) I can listen and talk all day (8 hours +) on a single charge. Charging is easy via USB. I just leave it plugged in at night. The range is superb. This has saved me from sitting on the headset I think (because when I get up, it goes with me.) I can pause/stop/play/advance/go-back from controls on the headset. I don't have enough good things to say about this product. It is, hands-down, the best headset I've ever had. So far, 6 months and no shorts. The battery is also still charging about the same. I know the battery cannot last forever, but if I can get a couple years out of this thing (I use it every single work day,) I will have saved a lot of money over the typical life of my headsets. Very Happy with my purchase.
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Скроменый эксперт
04.08.2012
6/10
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Плохо
it works. I use it for skype. The quality of calls are everage (I wish it had a better noise canseling). Anyway, you get what you pay for
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