Plantronics PULSAR590A Pulsar(tm) 590 Bluetooth(tm) Wireless Stereo Headset - PULSAR 590A

This Plantronics headset lived up to expectations. It was easy to pair and connect to a Motorola/Verizon Razr V3M cell phone and the included general purpose bluetooth transmitter worked out of the box with no problems. Before giving it to my daughter, I tried it out and found the sound quality quite acceptable for recorded books. She then tried it and finds the quality for music playback from her computer also quite acceptable. My only complaint is that Buy.com did not inform me of shipping date and estimated delivery. However, my order was placed on Friday and I received delivery on the following Wednesday. Quite acceptable since it was for a Saturday Birthday. Oh, the strobe light is a bit obnoxious, but only for the self conscious Now what I'd like to see is "over the ear" bluetooth headphones with sound canceling and hardwire capability. Maybe next year.
 
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The Plantronics Pulsar 590A headset is very comfortable and easy to operate. I use it with my Nokia N800 for Skype and to listen to music and with my cellphone for calls. In both cases, synching worked without a hitch. Sound is good from up to 30 feet. I like the blue/red power charge/synch. lights but wish they could be turned off in some situations. Also, the headset takes a long time to charge.
 
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The Pulsar 590A over the head deadest, ended to be the best fit for me. I had tried a headset for behind your head and over the ear it was very uncomfortable and could only wear for 10 minutes at a time. With the pulsar I can play games for hours and not bother me. Quality of sound is good. I sometimes have problem getting the headset and dongle to bridge, but it might just be that I get inpatient. Buy.com took my other headset back without any problems and I received the new one in three days. Thanks Buy.com.
 
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I purchased this hoping I could use this as a substitute for my corded headset on my PC for say, Skype. <p><p> First, you will likely have to purchase an additional Bluetooth transmitter. Then you will have to struggle to install the Bluetooth driver. <p><p> Then you will have to sync the headset to the transmitter. <p><p> Ok, the above are all standard headaches when connecting a new device to a PC. <p><p> Then yo have the disappointment of learning that the quality of your voice when speaking to your friends is ... well ... just awful. <p><p> So I used live chat with Plantronics and asked if this is normal. Their techy said yes. <p><p> If you plan to use this with a PC ... don't.
 
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I purchased this headset in September for my wife and she raves about it. She uses the bluetooth feature both for wireless devices and also for her older CD player. She listens to recorded books every day so the headset is used a lot, probably 3-4 hours each day. No problems in the three months or so she has had it. Also, she loves the charging stand. I highly recommend this model because it comes complete with the charging stand which charges the headset and the bluetooth connector at the same time. It also has a nice travel case that is compact but holds the travel charger and other things she needs when we are on a trip or away from home. She highly recommends this headset.
 
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The 590A is an excellent product. I had no trouble pairing with my Treo 700p (which as anyone who has one knows can be a challenge!). Using the software, AudioGateway, I can also stream stereo to the headphones from the Treo. The sound is sooo much better than any wired headset I have used. When it arrived the charging cable had a defective connector. After talking with customer service a new cable was in the mail and I received it in 2 days!!! The bluetooth adapter works great for my iPod. It is easy to pair , the sound is great and my husband finds it very easy to use. It also works with the computer speakers as well. The only negative is the bright blue light that blinks from the headset and the adapter. It is very bright. Highly recommend the unit. Remember though, any palm users must get Audio gateway to stream stereo sound to the headphones.
 
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Overall good performance. Would like to see better high-end response. Dial to turn on bluetooth transmitter needs to have a higher profile, hard to turn on because the dial is so flat. Why not the same power switch that is on the headphones? Paired to my LG "9800" with no problem. Sound is good. Listening to music on my Zune is what I was mainly looking for and it works well. No interference that I have noticed.
 
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As anyone who has a Treo 700p knows, connectivity can be a big issue. This headset was the easiest hardware to connect to my Treo. Works great using Audio gateway software to stream stereo music (must get that software for it to be stereo). The phone connection is quick and clear. Callers say my transmission to them is clear. The dongle works easily for using the headset with an Ipod. Would definitely recommend this headset.
 
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I've been looking for a blue tooth stereo headset for at least a year...this one is great! Not only does it sound great when hooked to the tv but you can use skype or whatever on the computer!. Buttons are a bit difficult to use on headphones while using and not clearly marked but this pairs very quickly. For the money I can't find anything close in the stores
 
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Since i purchased my first pda back in 2003, i have had about 10 different headphones. Some expensive (Grados for $200) and some cheap (sony $20). But finally, on a recomendation from a forum member and the reviews on here, i have found the perfect headphones. They are loud and clear. They dont hurt my ears. The sound is fantastic. And they are very compact and can go everywhere i go. I have finally found the perfect headphones. And its also a great price. Thanks Buy.com
 
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This headset is just what I was looking for. It allows me to connect to my PC and roam my home without disturbing others or missing the news, etc. I am able to close doors and still hear the streaming audio. It does seem to have an occasional drop out or pitch change, but all in all works just fine. It connects to my cell and switches between cell and other audio as expected. The ear pieces are rather small but the band adjusts to fit my big head. Very versatile headset and good charging system.
 
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I bought this to use with my iPod and PS3. It paired easily with the PS3 and stays paired. It can be used for online chat. The adapter feature works well with the iPod. My only concern is durability. I had a previous PC headset from Plantronics. I didn't use it much, only for occasion VOIP. The earphones stopped working, but the mic was O.K. It was out of warranty and Plantronics stand was for me to buy a new one. They wouldn't fix mine, cheaper to buy a new one ($100+ set). Fingers crossed on this one.
 
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These are the greatest headphones that I have come across. I have it paired with my ipod, cell phone, and laptop. The sound quality is excellent and I think the range may be more than 33 feet. I use it at work where I have to walk around a lot. I have had no problems with it yet and I've been using it for about 3 months now.
 
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Love the ability to pair with multiple devices at once, listen to music via Bluetooth 2.0 (ANYCOM) and have support for AD2P, skip songs, incoming call on cell, or the office phone no problem headset mutes music and you can answer the phone with the click of a button. What I would change 1) The Annoying flashing blue light when paired, how about having the ability to disable it, or at the very least shrink the size so I don't feel like I am a walking strobe light. 2) Ease the spring tension, or at least make it adjustable length session will have your ears hearting 3) add a 3.5 to 2.5mm connection adapter and the dual plug adapter most airlines have.
 
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Great sound, easy of use and at an affordable cost! Great combination of headphones and mobile phone. I can enjoy music and with a touch of a button complete a phone call and return to my music.
 
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I would definitely buy them again, especially for the price here at buy.com. If I'd have bought them from the manufacturer's site they would have been $140 more. They are excellent headphones. Callers tell me that car noise has dramatically reduced from my old ear buds that came with my TMobile Dash. I have Windows Mobile 5.0 and have purchased the MS Voice Command for it and it works okay with these headphones. Sometimes it doesn't understand me when I'm speaking through the headphones. The only trick I had to figure out was to play the music through the headphones you have to hold in the mute button on the phone then it will switch from playing over the speaker on the phone to the headphones.
 
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This is the third headset that I tried. This is the one I am keeping. The included cables and dongle allow this headset to connect to anything with a headphone jack. It works well in the sound booth, the server room, at my PC, and running around between them. Since it is BT 2.0, it has a good future. Only two problems I have found: There is no way to turn off the flashing LED, and my PC's (IBM t43p) built in bluetooth sometimes has difficulties (seems to be the PC), but the dongle never has problems. The phone connection (Razr v3) is flawless. I can hear, and the other party can hear me even in the noisy server room. Plantronics knows headsets.
 
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Nothing bad to say about these headphones, they do everything you would expect from them, and are very comfortable and easy to use. The only thing is that although they come with several different cables, if you want to use them for TV watching you might need to get an RCA to Minijack Y-cable.
 
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These headphones are the most convenient electronic product I have ever owned. To be able to walk around the house and the gym without worrying about wires tangling up around you is fantastic. But the real bonus is these bad boys sound awesome too!! Very happy!!
 
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I have only bought two things that I was completly satisfied with and this head set was one of them. Connects easily to my blackjack, and the sound is great. The volume is loud, no distortion. Battery life is excellent.
 
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I am able to connect it to my mp3, laptop, TV and also to my bluetooth cell phone. Solid sound quality!
 
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I was looking for a stereo headset to use with my phone that had would allow me to work hands free during a noisy train commute. The performance of this unit is fantastic for this need. The sound is very good, the ear coverage is sufficient and the bluetooth connectivity is great. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to use this as a Skype headset as well. It works seamlessly with the bluetooth transmitter supplied and is effortless to use. I was also pleased to find the hard wire option which allowed me to use the unit on a plane without having to put that lice infested community unit over my head.
 
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During my search for a wireless headset for my mp3 player, I actually purchased three other units prior to this one. Only one other came close for sound reprodcution. However the headband, which was a behind the head type cracked within a week. So if you are looking for a bluetooth headset, look no further. The listening time is great and it even comes with a cord to plug in directly to the unit if you do use it longer tha the 10 hours. It pairs with my cell perfectly, although I don't use that feature much. I am very happy with this unit and would recommend it to people that want the freedom from wires.
 
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This is the best wireless headset ever made. The sound quality is very good. It works with virtually everything, with my Motorola bluetooth cell phone, my Sony Vaio SZ360 bluetooth enabled laptop, my mp3 player, my sony home theater system. Comes with a nice carrying case. The signal is very good and the charges last long enough. I am very happy with this purchase.
 
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