Отзывы о Bluetooth-гарнитура Plantronics Voyager Legend

I've been buying, trying, and giving up on Bluetooth headsets for at least a decade. Invariably I find that the hassle of making them perform as desired outweighs the advantages. They always have numerous unmarked buttons and must be controlled with bizarre combinations ("if it fails to pair, hold down button one for two seconds, then press button two for one second and quickly release both simultaneously"). The advent of smartphones has helped somewhat, as the phone can tell you exactly what's going on from its point of view (the "audio source" button on the iPhone is a godsend), but even with this half of the problem solved, I end up with a drawer full of unused bluetooth headsets.The "voyager legend" has better designed buttons than most; the on/off switch is a real switch, for example, so you can easily tell whether or not the thing was left on, rather than the standard mystery button. It also can detect when it's put on the ear, so the very act of putting it on answers a ringing phone. Genius! It does have a couple of unmarked buttons, but one of them is clearly the analog to the one button on the iPhone, and if you hold it down for a moment, it brings up Siri. Thus I can call my wife by saying "call my wife's cell phone," and it works. If the headset is already attached to your ear, it asks whether or not you want to take a call, and you respond by speaking, "Answer" or "Ignore." The headset even prompts you with these commands, so you don't need to remember them. It's a very nice design.It has a boom mic, which I prefer to the Uhuru-style ear knobs of some other headsets. The standard earpiece fit me well, but it came with a bag of replacements in various sizes, for those whose ears are different.What's not to like? It uses a proprietary power connector, and can't charge with the little USB cable that charges all my other headsets. Like other headsets, it has a lot of functions that can be accessed only via tapping on invisible buttons. Luckily, the most important functions don't require this. The instructions suggest downloading Plantronics apps to your smartphone for additional functionality, but the ones available for the iPhone, anyway, do nothing with this headset. The range is lousy; the phone can sense the headset from about 50 feet, but for clear audio, it needs to be within about three feet.

I have been a jawbone fan for many years. When i first opened the package it reminded me of a hearing aid. I decided to give it a try and from the first 5 minutes I was hooked. The sound quality is excellent and I am able to have two phones connected at the same time. I am not sure you understand what that means.. That means I can get an alert from my iphone while I am on a call with my blackberry at the same time. Sure my jawbone was able to pair with two phones at the same time, but it used to fight over which phone was the primary.I wear glasses and really had my doubts about the over the ear design, but it was not an issue at all. The headset is so light i forgot I was wearing it. The ear bud basically just fits in your ear and is very comfortable. I could only go 2 hours with my jawbone before my ear would start to hurt... This guy i can keep in all day.The other nice thing I liked about this headset was that you could move the boom mic up and down. This made it very easy for people to tell if I was on a phone call or not, especially those long conference calls when most of the time I am on mute.Besides the design and tech aspects of the headset, what really won me over was the mute button during a call. It is so easy to click the button to mute instead of fishing for my phone in the car or in my pocket. Having dedicated volume rocker as well is pretty awesome. Connecting to phones is much much faster then my jawbones.Anything Bad? Yes! Be aware that the power plug is a magnet that snaps onto the headset. The magnet isn't the strongest and if you have this plugged in your car and you drive, it will pop off and go on the floor. I can understand why they went this route because I am sure there are no more broken micro or mini usb ports to fix or rma due to this connector, but it is not convenient.So to recap...-Very Light-Comfort design for those with glasses-Great battery life and features-Can be connected to two phones at the same time and you hear alerts from both phones-Has a dedicated volume rocker-Has a mute button during calls-Has bad recharge/computer usb connector systemHas replaced (2) jawbone era headsets. Made them feel like antiquated $20 headsets.Don't let the charging cable stop you from buying this headset, for what it does (calls, music, etc) it is amazing.

You get what you paid for, it cost $100, and I was very impressed with what I got...Excellent comfort... you can wear all day with no pain. I thought because of the big hanging back piece, but that is what it actually makes it comfortable, it rest on your ear so there is no pressure on your inner ear or ear canal. Great design, but could be better if they would use the bullet type rubber buds that seals the canal.Sound Quality... It could use more volume, specially if you work in loud environment, but it has excellent equalized sound, specially when streaming music, I enjoy it a lot. If you ware it with no eat bud, naked, no rubber piece, then you really get to enjoy the sound in full effect, so the flat rubber bud actually works against it.Battery Life... Excellent. I charge it overnight, use it all day long to stream GPS directions, take random calls and it last all day long, at least 10 hours.Now let's talk about what really impressed me...Background noise Cancellation like you would never believe it is possible. Down load the phone app that allows you to record a sample conversation, test different devices, and you will discover how effective this device is... I drive a noisy disel truck and I am impressed how on the sample recording the Legend completely killed the engine noise. The price to pay is at time it also affect the sound of your own voice, but that is a small price to pay.TRUE multipoint connection. This is the only device out of the many that I have tried that can truely handle simultaneous STREAMING from multiple devices. While driving, I can stream music from my iPhone while at the same time streaming GPS voice guidance from the android phone, and that is a big deal and super impressive. Other devices are so bad at this, that after streaming from one device, in order to stream from the second device, you would need to disconnect both phone, turn off the headset, and them reconnect the second device as the first phone, it is a nightmare, but the legend got it straight and it work seamlessly with no effort on my part.The only negative about this device is the proprietary power plug and I heard it has connectivity issues with the new iPhone 5.

I have been through a lot of bluetooth headsets since the concept was invented and this is definitely the best. - Sound quality is excellent at both ends (my conversation partners have commented on how much improved it is over the last one.) - Battery life is excellent - I find it very comfortable in both ears - The controls are good, but give your self a bit of time to become dextrous - the smallest of the buttons is tiny. - It automatically answers an incoming call when you put it on, and this works well. - The voice recognition is good, but non-Americans may need to do their best Chicago gangster impersonation - The magnetic coupling for the charging cable is great - just like the power connection for my macbook. My previous earpiece died when the charging socket detached inside it because of the stress from plugging and unplugging. - The unit seems to be quite robustIt is paired with an iPhone and a Siemens Gigaset desk phone - it is happy to take and make calls through both of them. I paid for this using the money I saved by making land-line calls instead of mobile calls. I found myself using the mobile in the past because my headset was paired with the mobile phone. This headset talks to both phones, so I use the land-line by preference.I have the charger case and the desk charger. Both are good additions. The case, in particular, helps to protect the earpiece while it is in your pocket or bag, and recharges it to boot. The desk stand holds the earpiece upright so it is easy to find among the ashtrays, wads of cash, stray bullets, severed ears and shot glasses that clutter my desk. It is quite heavy for its size, so I can easily remove the earpiece from the magnetic connection when one of the phones rings.I can unreservedly recommend The Voyager Legend and the two accessories.

QUICK SUMMARY: I wish Plantronics would have kept all the great things about the original Voyager model, and then added those enhancements to update this new Voyager headset. I like it, but it's only a 4-star product. Read on to learn why.BACKGROUND: My first Bluetooth headset that I ever owned was the venerable Plantronics Voyager 510 Bluetooth Headset, which is probably still my favorite headset (I own four others!).WHAT I LIKE:- The flexible body makes this new Voyager, like the old one, extremely easy to put on your ear and take off your ear. It's much, much easier to put on and remove than Bluetooth headsets that use a rigid, plastic ear hook.- I like the new voice commands, and that when I power it on, insted of telling me how much battery charge it has left, it tells me what I really want to know: How much longer can I talk using this headset before it needs charging?- I like the clear, rubbery ear piece that fits inside your ear. The old Voyager used foam pieces which, over time, disintegrated and had to be replaced. On this new Voyager model, that won't happen.- The voice clarity was great (for a Bluetooth headset)WHAT I DID NOT LIKE:- This new Voyager uses a magnetized, special recharger rather than a micro USB plug. I really dislike not using micro USB to charge my Bluetooth headset because I have loads of micro USB cables and chargers, but now I have to keep track of the one-and-only one charger that will work with this new Voyager model. (The magnet feature solves a problem -- connecting a cable to a Bluetooth headset -- that never actually existed).- On the old Voyager, you pressed a big button on the side of the headset to make or answer a call. On this new Voyager, that button is placed in such a way that you have to use a pinching action (one finger on the button, your opposing thumb on the other side of the headset's body), and the button just isn't as easy to locate or press as it was on the old Voyager model.CONCLUSION: Overall, I like this new Voyager, and it probably will become my new go-to Bluetooth headset when I need to use one. But the old Voyager model was just as good overall, and in some ways, it was even better.

I've never had this type of bluetooth before-- the behind the ear with stick microphone. When I saw how large it was (compared to my others) I was worried it would be heavy. It is actually AMAZINGLY light. However, I do wear glasses, and it is kind of a big lump of stuff to have behind one ear (the only thing I didn't like about it, and the reason for 4 rather than 5 stars).Also, it does have a very distinctive charging set up. If you're used to charging all your bluetooth devices with the same charger you'll have to make allowances for this unit. It has a charger unlike any I've seen for a telephone-related device. It looks like it would be pricy to replace if lost.The sound on this unit is fantastic. It is way above the quality of my Plantronix 3xx or Motorola HK250. I don't listen to music on my phone (keep wanting to get around to that, maybe this earpiece with make me hurry up) but I am on the phone A LOT every day, so it is nice to have something that delivers clear sound and means I don't have to keep saying "what? WHAT?" Also, it does seem like the background noises aren't as loud as my others. For instance, sometimes I will hear things like bird noises that are so loud they overpower the voice of the person I'm talking to. This one seems to have less of that.I also thought the voice activated commands were nice and not something I had to install (which I would NEVER) get around to. When I'm playing with clay or working in the garden it is not always easy to push the small button on my other bluetooths or fish my phone out of my pocket in time. Being able to say "answer" is really a cool function.I think this bluetooth has awesome sound and functions. I'm sure I'll get used to the bulky feeling of bluetooth and eyeglasses over time, but it is something to consider if you wear glasses all day.Update: 11/4/12I find that I avoid using this bluetooth until my other is dead. It's just too awkward to wear with glasses and tends to fall off if I move my head too quickly or bend down. Great sound and features, but just too much to have behind your ear with glasses.

I have owned a Plantronics 510 in the past and was very happy with it. Rock solid connection, a real workhorse. I literally wore it out. I recently was given an iPhone 5 by my company. I thought of Plantronics and purchased the Legend. Boy was I shocked. I am not blaming Plantronics for the initial problem but the bottom line is the Legend does NOT work well with the iPhone 5. Apple does not release any product prior to launch to anyone, so testing a products compatibility is impossible. The connection is very weak and the voice constantly breaks up. Plantronics openly acknowledges the problem and has issued one firmware update to address the issues, but is isn't fixed!!I love the features of the Legend and the ergonomics, but please look elsewhere if you have an iPhone 5.I did a no hassle return to Amazon and ordered a Plantronics Voyager Pro +. Two of my co-workers who have the iPhone 5 endorse them. It is an older style and doesn't have all of the hands free features, but features don't mean much if the bluetooth itself doesn't work.Review revisited 2/4/2013; I have tried no less than 3 Bluetooth headsets (Bose BT2, Plantronics Legend, Plantronics Voyager Pro +) with my iPhone, FAIL!!!! All of the headsets connected to my Nexus 7 tablet flawlessly with a rock solid connection. In summary, this review is more against the iPhone 5 more than the Bluetooth headsets.If you have an iPhone 5... good luck with that. I am in the process of returning my iPhone 5 for replacement, different model (4s), or different brand. I will not keep a phone if the Bluetooth does NOT work!

I had high hopes for this unit. I spend a lot of time on the phone talking with clients and I wanted a comfortable ear piece (which I will say that this is) that had great sound quality for both the caller and myself. Well that is where this headset falls short. The first couple of months it works pretty well. Then I kept getting complaints from my wife that my call quality was terrible. I figured it was just her complaining, did not think much of it. Then I started getting a lot of complaints from clients and other business associates that they could not hear me or make out what I was saying.I have two of these units and both of them have done the exact same thing. I have spent hours on hold with plantronics trying to get a warm body to talk to. I am going to go back to the uncool hard wired system, woot had the Klipsch Image S4A system for 39.99, I will give them a shot, sure beats the $150 I have invested in this setup with the headset, desktop charger and carry case charger.I love the charging box that they have with this system, I love the feel of this system. I hate the fact that this system is straight up flawed somewhere/somehow. One unit maybe, but two different units bought months apart doing the exact same thing.....that is something much deeper than just a bad one comes off the line every now and then.

I received this headset about 2 weeks ago and have been using it with my iphone 5. I updated the firmware the day that I received the headset because of the reviews on Amazon and the warning on Plantronics website.I gave it a 4 star because -1. firmware update DOES NOT work on macs,2. I have been hearing a hissing sound while dialing,3. the earpiece volume seem to be quiet4. earpiece sound clarity is less than the blueant headset that I also use.(I can hear the other person fine but sometimes it is hard to hear at the end of the sentence),What I like about this headset -1. Gorgeous Design: Looks much better in person than the photos. It is also the headset used in the Avengers per my research.2. Fantastic Call qualify/Noise Cancellation is fantastic: Receiver of phone calls all said that they could hear me VERY CLEAR and they couldn't tell that I was driving. I had this road noise problem with Blueant.3. Good Battery life: I talk on the phone a lot because of work (especially while I am driving) and I haven't run out of battery as of yet. I charge it about every 3 to 4 days.This is definitely one of the best headsets that I have used so far. The Voyager is SO MUCH BETTER comparing to the car bluetooth that I paid extra money for. I kept telling my friends that doesn't matter how expensive the car is, the car bluetooh will never work well. After I got the Voyager, they couldn't even tell I was driving when I called. This is really what I like about it the most.

Once I got used to the look and the sound of this Bluetooth headset, I have really liked it. The headset is easy to pair with the iPhone 5 but does not work exactly as expected with the vocal commands especially when SIRI is enabled in iOS 6. This is ok with me because I don't get that many incoming phone calls that require a call-waiting feature.I enjoy the opportunity to listen to my music tracks through this headset. More and more of the BT headsets are being made with this streaming option. This is not the crispest sound for music but it is passable. Works great for phone calls and there have not been any reported drops in calls or muffles. People have told me that my sound is clear with no echo or extraneous noise.The design is extremely comfortable and has some flexibility in ear canal sizing. I used the smallest option which required a switch of the rubber mold (easy to do). The mic boom on this headset makes it a little larger than most but it is manageable and very comfortable. I have worn in for lengths of 5 hours at a time and not had any problem. The battery provides a good life and the charger is easy to use.4 stars mainly because of music streaming sound and unexpected behaviors in iOS 6 with SIRI enabled. Otherwise, a durable, relatively aesthetically pleasing bluetooth headset made of good quality materials and some customization in fitting. I like it. It's my new favorite.Update: 13 October 2012: I have not experienced dropped calls with my iPhone 5 like other reviewers have. My headset says NE H2 behind the ear gel. One caveat that may or may not make a difference: my iPhone 5 is encased in an OtterBox Defender Series Case for iPhone 5 - Retail Packaging - Black because this is the way I use it - bar none.

The ability to use commands "answer" or "ignore" will not work with older basic cell phones. Works fine with smart phones (I still have Iphone 4GS).Also unavailable for basic phones: the announcement of incoming caller phone number (which Jawbone Icon does just fine).Very nifty feature is voice command ability for pairing and connecting phones. With other headsets, it can be annoying when using multiple phones - going in and out of range - sometimes one phone will not reconnect automatically. So the voice command is super convenient for that.Found comfort to be excellent wearing all day. Way better than Voyager Pro, even though ear gels are very similar - Legend are clear, and Pro are translucent...maybe softer now. Comfort about equal to the old Voyager 510.Voice quality outbound = EXCELLENT, equal to Voyager Pro, WAAAAAAAAY better than Jawbone Icon, Motorola Silver Elite or Blue Ant Q2, all of which I have owned and used. You cannot beat a boom mic, period.Inbound and A2DP high volume = EXCELLENTAs new, easily plays podcast for a few hours and quite a few phone calls, and still reported (more voice feedback) "seven hours of talk time remaining". (Jawbone starts at five hours max.)Short charging cord is a big thumbs down. I like all the buttons and the simplicity of each having a dedicated function.

For those who have used the previous Voyager headsets, you know that Plantronics t makes the best headset, if you like the style with a microphone that goes along your face. I previously owned 3 other Voyager headsets and was very excited when this device was released. I purchased it along with a new iPhone 5 and decided that my new iPhone deserved the best bluetooth headset available. The device is very comfortable. The feature to auto answer when the phone is ringing by putting it in your ear is great. Also, the voice activated answer or ignore when the device is already in your ear works great. The volume on this device is the first bluetooth headset that I actually have to turn the volume down as it is actually too loud! This is great if you have ever taken a conference call for business where folks are in a room around a conference room phone and it is hard to hear. This device helps out a lot with that.Now for the downside. THE DEVICE IS COMPLETELY UNUSABLE WITH AN IPHONE 5. There are know problems with the compatibility and Plantronics seems to be blaming Apple and not really acknowledging the issue.When used with an iPhone 5, there are several known issues:-When making outgoing calls, the call sounds "robotic" to the person on the other end-The device will randomly mute the device so that the person on the other end cannot hear you-The device will often kick in to a mode where you hear a clipping noise during calls - this is unbearableMy rating is a 5 out of 5, ONLY IF YOU ARE NOT USING WITH AN IPHONE 5. My tests with other phones have proven this is an iPhone 5 only issue. I rate this a 0 out of 5 for folks who are expecting to use this with an iPhone 5.

If I could, I would give that this product 4.5. I like almost everything about it. This is probably my fourth different headset in the past three years. I use headsets because I am disabled and I can't hold the phone up to my ear and I can't tap a button every time I need to answer. So a headset like this one is very important to me. The sound quality is very good and I like the looks of it. This is the first "over the ear model" headset I've had and that part of the fit is very comfortable. I have always used a loop over my ear because I can't get any others to fit well enough to stay in. One of the things I don't like is the way it fits into your ear. You get three different sizes and they are all round. Well, Apple knows our ears are not round and indeed, these don't fit into my ear in the way I would like. A foam cover is available for the smaller two sizes but the biggest one fits my ear best so I stretched the medium size cover over the large size. It works pretty well but it's not perfect. I also concur with some of the other reviews that stated you must speak loudly to get it to answer the calls. And finally, while it does a good job of announcing callers into your contact list, it does not identify callers not on your contact lists at all. Other headsets I have had at least give you the number of an unfamiliar caller. All in all, I am pleased with this headset and I would recommend it to others with those caveats.

I've tried so many bluetooth headsets which always fall out of my ear! Tried to modify the units without any success. I finally tried the Legend and it fits!! With it's swivel positioning and the assorted ear covers, I have almost no idea I am wearing it. It is comfortable, doesn't irritate me. Manageable. Learning curve is low. Sounds great. I have had tried other companies (names withheld) who have top end reviews and products. I have to say specs on some were impressive as well as performance however they always fell out or off. Not good watching your bluetooth fade in your rear view mirror. I have very oily skin and it gets hot here in the San Diego area so sweating is very prevalent, therefore POP goes the headset. The only gripe I have is that my iphone and headset don't seem to get along. I always have to test the Legend to make sure it works correctly before leaving home but it sometimes changes settings on its own from headset to phone speaker. Nothing is 100% perfect. Road noise and wind still gets through on the freeway or at a mall but having tried a lot of top end devices, they too can't stop the noise. Having said that, I would recommend this unit on the grounds that it sounds, works, fits and feels as good as of better than most other units costing the same or more. (without falling out)

Let me get this out of the way first - sound quality and feature-wise, Plantronics gets high marks on this device. They have made great bluetooth headsets in the past and this one is no exception. Sound is crystal clear, pairing with my phone took about 10 seconds, and people that I spoke with over it did not realize that I was using a bluetooth. The other added features (although not something that I use - I'm an audio purist), including listening to music over the device, work just fine, but it's just like having HD video footage on a handheld camera - it's great as a backup when you need it, but don't rely on it as your primary device for these purposes.Where it bothers me IMMENSELY is in fit. I've tried the various ear pieces, with and without foam coverings, and this headset still feels like it doesn't want to sit on my head. Although it does stay in place, I still get the unnerving feeling that it's going to fall off at any moment and the twisting mechanism on the bluetooth has a habit of trying to press the mic into my cheek; sometimes the locking mechanism works, but other times as I'm turning the device on and off it has a habit of trying to relax itself into my right cheek again.That said, I will say that I do have a large head (7 7/8" hats feel uncomfortably tight on me), so I could be the exception rather than the rule. My personal experience, however, has me doubting that I will use this headset for extended travel since I don't want to be fiddling with it while driving. If it does fit you, however, high marks! However, I'd give the device a pretty good endurance test out of the box and see if it's your cup of tea; return it if you have doubts.

After reading so many negative reviews on this headset from folks with iPhone 5's I was very hesitant to order this. Not that I'm afraid to update the firmware but because I only have Apple computers in the house and the firmware will not work on a Mac.Great news: The Legend worked perfectly right out of the box with my iPhone 5! The sound seems slightly louder and clearer than my Voyager Pro+ (which is now my wife's).The pros: Every bit as comfortable as the previous Voyager. Even better battery life (6-7 hours of streaming audio or talk time!!) Crazy fast recharge timeThe cons: None for me. Sorry but the new magnetic charging doesn't bother me one bit. Reminds me of the MagSafe connector with my Macbook. Yes, I have to buy a new charging cable - oh well, not the end of the world. Just my opinion. I've spent a lot more money on things that didn't work nearly as well.I have not had the chance to try it out yet in a windy environment so I will post more when that takes place.Bottom line: if you're a fan of the Voyager lineup - this is the next step in the evolution of the series. I've tried many other headsets (Jabra and Blueant included) and overall, the Legend is my favorite for comfort and battery life. I am someone that listens to a LOT of streaming audio (far more than talking) so your mileage may vary.

I'm cursed with small ears, so that has been the only challenge with this Plantronics bluetooth headset. I rarely can wear my ipod earbuds because I have to get them positioned just right. My ear is just too small to comfortably hold them and they end up hurting after awhile. For this reason, I also can't do the bluetooth headsets that just sit in the ear, I need the ones that hook over. The only part of this particular headset I didn't love is that the back part over the ear is a bit big and tends to slip off, especially if I'm wearing sunglasses. It's not too heavy, in fact it's quite light, so if it was slimmer it'd probably hold better.So now that we know my issues are with my ear size, if you have regular ones, this is an awesome headset! Wonderful sound quality, I asked people often if they could hear me ok and no one knew I was on a headset at all. Walking on a windy day, I could hear the wind in my headset, but no one I was speaking with mentioned it. Paired up with my iphone 4GS in seconds, didn't have to tinker around with it at all. Great amount of talk time so I can just talk and talk. My iphone battery will die before this thing does. Easy to charge with a light charger, so it's not bulky to keep with me if I want to and I also like the magnetic connection. Nice distance, I've left my phone in one room and roamed around the house with no problem. I been using it to listen to Pandora when I walk the dog, and it has nice, clear and beautiful sound for music which surprised me! Definitely a keeper!

After my jawbone (sorry I don't remember the model number) went out after 2 years it was time for a upgrade. After much research I bought this and I am not disappointed! It fits great and what little weight there is sits behind your ear. The functions are GREAT! I love having actual power and mute buttons (no more holding one button down for a preset amount of time). All in all this is a awesome unit and I highly recommend it.I was very disappointed in the vocalyst functions (this does not effect the actual unit). The system does work for voice commands but when you hit the voice command button it dial a phone number to connect to the service to take your command, so you literately have to call a number to call a number.. I find it much easier to just hit the call log on my phone. Pros= light weight, great clarity, great design, long battery life, actual buttons!!!, nice accessory. Cons= Could be louder for me, it gets pretty loud but I could use one or two more levels then they give you. Vocalyst

Have been using it for about a month now... Got it to replace a Jawbone Noise Assassin 3.0 that lasted only six months. (Said Jawbone replaced a BlueAnt Q2 that lasted about the same.) This Plantronics doesn't sound half as good as the BlueAnt, but it works infinitely better than the Plantronics whatever-it-was that I returned three times before I gave up and got the BlueAnt!The Voyager Legend sounds OK, and the little boom stays in place. I say, "What" a whole lot more than I'd like, but people hear me quite well. It stays connected to my phone. It packs a lot of talk time relative to the use I make of it, and it holds a charge on standby for quite a while.On the other hand... Why, when so many have switched to micro USB, did Plantronics decide to go with this proprietary charging cable? Terribly inconvenient... Little buttons on earpiece are easily pressed and strangely non-ergonomic to navigate... Still, assuming that it keeps on keeping on, I would certainly recommend it (as I hope that it serves me as well as those Plantronics I used to use--all the way back, it seems, to a Motorola StarTac--if that's even possible).

Other reviewers are correct in their assessment of the Vocalist application. It sucks. It really does not work in any way that could be called even functional. So to that extent Plantronics has really overplayed their pitch. But drop that ap out of the picture and you have a very high end quality audio bluetooth device that does what it says it can do. I linked it to my HTC phone, allowed it to access my phone book, clicked the call button, said "call wife" and it put the call through. She assessed the voice quality to be better than any other she had heard, including using the phone with no bluetooth. And she was the clearest I have heard on any phone call. So I got what was most important to me, better call quality and a reasonable set of voice commands. I wish it would read my email for me, and send text messages from my voice, but no, perhaps the next version. For now the "legend" is a rather limited story. So evaluate your needs and compare them to the Legend sans the Vocalist and your expectations might be met.

This Plantronics Voyager Legend has been attached to my ear since the moment it arrived at my door. I use this as both my daily personal bluetooth headset as well as at my workplace answering phones and working customer service lines for a large e-commerce company.I have very small ears with very small ear canals. I've NEVER had earbuds or bluetooth units that sat well in my ears until the Plantronics Voyager line came around. I'm a huge fan of the interchangeable ear buds, both the soft rubber of the older Voyagers and the more firm, clear, plastic buds on this Legend. Oh and yes, they are interchangeable.Yes, the charging cable is proprietary and yes, it is short, but it charges my bluetooth faster than the regular chargers ever charged my old Voyager Pro Plus HD.I don't use the Vocalyst app other than to have it tell me who is calling from my contacts. Playing music through the earpiece is seamless during the switch over to phone calls.If you're questioning whether it's worth the $$, the answer is a resounding yes!

I've owned three Plantronics headsets in the past, but this one is my favorite. The original Voyager was great for me as it was so comfortable and the battery life was so long. Then, I put it in my pocket and crushed it while working. I replaced that with a rather expensive "stereo" headset that allows you to plug in a right ear piece to listen to music in stereo. The music was great on the headset but it wouldn't hold a charge as long or stay on my ear. I saw the Pro get released and purchased one. Didn't like the sound quality of it though and returned it that day. Now I own the Legend, and it works great. I purchased a charging case to go with it and with how much I use my phone I'll never be caught without power for my headset. Sound quality is great, battery life is great, and I can leave it on my head and forget it's there. If I break it I'll likely buy another unless Plantronics releases another Voyager. I should also mention I've purchased many different headsets from other manufactures, and I've hated them all for sound quality, battery life and most of all, comfort.

If you cannot use one of the "in the ear" models either because it won't fit or you are too active and it keeps falling out this is the unit for you. Very secure fit over the ear yet does not interfere with glasses. Excellent volume and I get no complaints about not being able to be heard. Seems very resistant to wind noise, at least I have had no complaints about that either. Using with a Samsung Note II and it is able to sync contacts so it can announce the callers name if it is in your contacts. Flexible configuration choices and easy to set up via USB connection to your computer using a plug-in to your browser. Can ask if you want to accept or reject a call, this has worked very well for me. Claims to be water resistant (not waterproof!) but I cannot say, have not used in rain or snow yet! On unit controls are easy to find and use, overall I am finally happy with a Bluetooth headset!!

Just wanted to let everyone know that I am using this headset with an iPhone 5 and I was about to send it back after many people told me they had problems hearing me. I did some research and noticed there was a firmware upgrade for the Voyager Legend. I had firmware 38 and the new firmware as of 12/31/2012 is 44. The firmware is PC only but I have read that if you do not have a PC you can send the unit to Plantronics and they will ship you an updated version of the Voyager Legend. After upgrading to the new firmware and testing it out I have had many people tell me it sounds great.Count me in as another who really likes the magnetic charger, I just wish the cable was longer. I bought the charger stand and it seems to be very high quality with a good bit of weight to keep it from sliding around on the table.So far I'm really liking this headset, I just have to get used to a headset that fits into your ear as I normally use a Motorola H730 headset which just sits over your ear.