| Plantronics Discovery 975 Bluetooth Headset | 
| Brand: Plantronics
Category: Wireless
List Price: $129.99
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Rating:  246 reviews
Sales Rank: 33
Media: Wireless Phone Accessory
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.7 x 5.7 x 2.3
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: 82640-01
Model: Plantronics Discovery 975 Headset
UPC: 017229130876
EAN: 0017229130876
ASIN: B002JIMZU4
Release Date: August 20, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Bluetooth earpiece combines easy-to-use operation with outstanding sound quality | | • | Dual-mic AudioIQ2 technology cancels background noise for superior clarity | | • | Patented gel ear tip offers great comfort and a secure fit | | • | Included case with LCD display charges your earpiece while storing it | | • | Backed by a one-year warranty |
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Product Description
The ingeniously simple Plantronics Discovery 975 Bluetooth Headsetoffers a custom blend of elegance and advanced technologies to keep you connected clearly, comfortably, and easily. A striking, minimalist design offers the simplicity of one-touch controls, while dual-mic AudioIQ² and WindSmart technologies keep your conversations clear, even in harsh conditions.
Amazon.com Product Description
Ingeniously simple. That's the Plantronics Discovery 975 Bluetooth earpiece. Blending easy connectivity with dual-microphone, noise-canceling AudioIQ2 technology and patented ear tips for a stable, comfortable fit, this elegantly simple earpiece lets you listen clearly and makes you sound sharp, even in noisy environments. With its innovative, rechargeable carrying case that can triple your talk time while you're on the go, you'll wonder why staying connected hasn't always been this simple.  | The Discovery 975 Bluetooth earpiece offers:- Superior sound performance with two noise-canceling mics.
- Outstanding voice quality even in windy conditions.
- QuickPair technology for simple pairing with your phone.
- Elegant case that doubles as a charging station.
- Patented, comfortable ear tips for a sure fit.
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The elegant and stylish Discovery 975 features a patented gel ear tip for outstanding comfort and a secure fit. |
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Ingeniously Simple Design
Minimal in size, maximum in performance, the Discovery 975 offers an elegant simplicity that conceals its advanced sound technologies. For starters, an easy-to-access button offers one-touch control over powering the earpiece on and off and answering and ending calls. A subtle white indicator light flashes only once when the earpiece is powered on. The earpiece features a dedicated volume control that's also a handy mute control. Voice prompts keep you in the know when your Bluetooth connection is lost, the earpiece is on mute, or the battery is running low. The Discovery 975 also features a patented gel ear tip that offers a supremely comfortable and secure fit. The flexible silicone tip makes it effortless to take the earpiece on and off while the unique shape of the tip provides a stable fit that doesn't interfere with glasses. 
The innovative case charges your earpiece while storing it. An LCD shows the battery and power levels. View larger. |
Ingeniously Simple Connectivity: QuickPair and Multi-Point Technology
You've already got enough to think about without having to worry about how to connect your earpiece to your cell phone. Thanks to QuickPair technology and universal connectivity, pairing the Discovery 975 with virtually any Bluetooth-enabled phone couldn't be any easier.Simply turn your phone's Bluetooth feature on, turn the earpiece on, and follow the commands on your phone. It's that simple. The Discovery 975 also features multipoint technology, so you can pair it with two Bluetooth devices such as your personal mobile phone and your work smartphone, keeping you connected wherever you are. Ingeniously Advanced AudioIQ2 and WindSmart Technologies
The superior sound performance of the Discovery 975 begins with dual-mic AudioIQ2 technology. Dual microphones simultaneously capture your voice and cancel background noise so you can be heard clearly, while the earpiece's 20-band equalizer delivers rich, natural voice quality. Meanwhile, AudioIQ2 technology automatically adjusts incoming calls to clear, comfortable listening levels. When you're outside in windy conditions, don't panic. Plantronics' advanced WindSmart technology offers three layers of protection against the elements: grooved vents deflect the wind, acoustic fabrics block the wind, and electronic filters remove wind noise. Ingenious On-the-Go Charging Triples Your Talk Time
Perfect for airplane travel or extended down-time while you're on the road, the Discovery 975 includes a handsome and innovative carrying case with an internal battery that charges your earpiece while you store it. This means that you can stay connected until it's time to shut your cell phone down, and the case will recharge the earpiece while it’s being stored. When fully charged, the case's internal battery has enough power to triple your earpiece's overall talk/standby time while you're traveling. An easy-to-read LCD shows the battery and earpiece levels, and it also displays a Bluetooth symbol if it is connected to a phone. A handy eject button makes it easy to pop the earpiece out of the case. Sounding good every time doesn't get much easier or more ingenious than this. The Discovery 975 earpiece is backed by Plantronics' one-year limited warranty. What's in the Box
Bluetooth earpiece, charging case, case strap, AC Charger, gel eartips (S,M and L).
WindSmart technology ensures clear conversations even in noisy environments. |
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 Hands down: The BEST Bluetooth earpiece I've ever used September 17, 2009
Dieds (Pacifica, Calif.)
359 out of 370 found this review helpful
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R15HOLGHOXF4KN The Plantronics Discovery 975 is hands down the BEST Bluetooth earpiece I've ever used. Check out my short video review for details.
Ingeniously Simple - Indeed! September 1, 2009
Nuknuk (Springfield, VA United States)
38 out of 40 found this review helpful
The audio quality of this Bluetooth earpiece is great. The signal is quite strong. It is not heavy and it stays in my ear even if I did try to wiggle my head forcefully. Pairing it with my LG CU-720 is easy, hold the call button until the LED blinks red and white and the phone instantly recognized it. To receive a call, just tap the call button once; to end a call just tap the call button once. Voice commands is also easy to initiate, but I really never seen any thing that really works (Have you seen Ozzy Osbourne in that episode where he tried to talk to his BMW [well of course nobody understand Ozzy anyway]. As with similar Bluetooth devices, you have to be within 33" or 10 meters between the headset and the phone.
It only takes less than 2 hours to charge it. In fact, one and a half hours to charge both the charging case and the earpiece. When you are running out of battery, you will hear spoken words like "battery low" or "recharge" depending how much juice is left, no guessing game. Put it back in the case which is a portable charger in itself, and it will give you extra time on the go (provided you did not forget to charge the case).
Construction wise, this product is a work of art. The earpiece has a simple design but is quite elegant with a touch of leather. There are only two buttons. The volume and the call button. Talk about very minimalistic design. Both buttons are multi-function for mute, power, pairing, and more. You have 3 strange looking clear silicone buds in various sizes to choose from.
The charging case likewise is a beaut; again it expresses simplicity and built with a nice pseudo-leather material. It closes with a neat magnetic flap. Case is hard enough to provide ample protection. The case has an LCD panel that shows you the charging state for both devices. It includes a key chain holder if you want to hang it in your pocket or belt (which I will not for fear of dropping and losing it). A mini USB cable is included, albeit I wish it could be longer.
The wind noise protection works decently as my wife can attests to while I am away watching my kid practice on the soccer field.
Minor annoyance: The main body barrel is a bit thick that it extends visibly from the ear. The speaker maybe flushed, but not the body.
Amazing! A must have for those on the go August 31, 2009
A. Boston (Boston, MA United States)
24 out of 26 found this review helpful
There are many reasons I've never gotten a bluetooth(BT) headset. The standouts were because I have small ears, anything that's suppose to sit in them comfortably, from earbud headphones to these BT headsets have either not stayed put, or been extremely, painfully uncomfortable. The other reason is because I always hated the tunnel sound. Feeling like I have to speak up for someone to hear me(shouting at yourself in target? no, you're on a headset) has just never been on my to do list.
It was VERY easy to sync with my virgin mobile cell, and took about 20 seconds. I glanced over the easy to read manual, but it wasn't even really necessary. Also, very sexy, sleek look.
So despite shying away from bluetooth until now, I am a Real Estate Broker, so it was long overdue. I'm the idiot who's been shouting at her GPS for a year. While I think it's a great feature on my GPS, it's not exactly meant for chit chat. People ask if I'm on another planet, because it's echo-y and perma-tunnel. I'm sure everyone who talks to me now will be happy to see I've upgraded from hollering at my GPS to this fancy thing.
The sound quality is amazing, I was actually shocked. It was crystal clear and better quality then if I were to be talking directly on my cell. I used it both being the 'caller' and being on the receiving end of a call with someone else using this headset. So there goes one of the reasons I have not gotten one.
The other...my teeny tiny ears. This was surprisingly comfortable for me. There are three eartip sizes of jelly clear cushiony material that fit over the ear piece, so the smallest was the best for me. I think with the three choices, this should work well for anyone. While I won't say it was dreamy comfort, it was a feeling I can get used to and didn't cause pain, which is saying a lot for me. For most regular Bluetooth headset users, I think this will be optimal comfort. It's very light and you'd forget you're wearing it.
I like that you can tap the headset to answer calls, as well as using it power on and off, end a call, and transfer between earpiece and phone. Theres a volume control and mute button as well. Pretty much anything you'd want for a headset! There's also "windsmart", which plantronics describes as "three way wind noise protection" so that you don't get that scratchy windy noise being heard by the person you're calling.
Lastly, the charging case! OMG! What an amazing idea! Its a charger and case in one. You can charge the case, for later use when the headset is low on juice, or you can charge them both when at home. You can also pick up a car charger for 20 bucks. Plus the case feels very sturdy, so you know that having it with your BT headset rolling around in your deep dark purse is not going to break it.
All in all, I'm in love! I think this is a fantastic headset, even for a newcomer like me. Now, I only wish it worked with my office phone.
Very happy customer February 25, 2010
Amanda Robinson
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I'm one of those people who does a lot of research before buying something like this. In the past, I had Plantronics Voyager 510 and loved the sound quality. However, being a female with small ears who also wears glasses, the bulky piece of the 510 that went up over and wrapped around behind the ear cartilidge never wanted to stay behind my ear, and so would often come loose and fall out.
I then tried the voyager 520 since it had a smaller ear loop. I thought that one had worse sound quality, and actually fell out of my ear easier than the 510. So, I went back to using the 510.
Then, I lost the 510, and hence, my reason for researching new headsets.
After all of this, I had figured out that, along with sound quality, stable fit was a hugely important quality for me. I actually went to a few local cell phone stores to try different headsets on and narrowed it down to the Plantronics Discovery 975 or the Motorola one that is supposed to work kind of like the jawbone. It had a piece that went pretty far into year ear that sensed the sound of your voice through your own bones.
I ended up going with the Discovery 975 for several reasons. 1)the 975 has voice dial and last number redial capabilities (which I had gotten used to on my old Plantronics sets and liked a lot). I understand this feature doesn't work with every type of phone, but on my old motorola flip phones, and on my current Blackberry Tour, it does work. 2) I could get the 975 from Amazon directly (and more cheaply than at local stores), who I trust more than 3rd party sellers online. 3) I liked the idea of having a case for the headset to keep it safe in my purse. That it was a charging case was even better. 4) the reviews for sound quality for the 975 seemed better for my purposes. The jawbone feature of the motorola had to be manually engaged if you were in a noisy situation, and then the reviews said you still had to talk loud and enunciate much to be heard and understood. The 975's noise reduction features are always engaged. 5) I had had Plantronics bluetooths in the past, and was overall pretty happy with them (at least I was with the Voyager 510).
SOUND QUALITY
After using the 975 for about a month now, I have been very happy with the sound quality - both what I hear at my end and what others tell me I sound like. In my car, in noisy grocery stores, and outside in at least moderate wind, the sound has always been quite good, or so my husband tells me. I can hear others very well also.
FIT
I am EXTREMELY happy with the fit. I could go to a concert and head bang, and I don't think it would come out. In fact, one day I did a pretty forceful head shake demo for one of my co-workers, and she was super impressed. Before I even received the 975, I also ordered some ear loops for it on ebay (the one shown in one of the reader-submitted pictures). I don't need it. In fact, I'd say (unless it stretches with use) the 975 is far more comfortable without it, and just as stable in my ear. Some other reviews claim the 975 itself is uncomfortable with the silicone stabilizer loop that goes in your ear fold. Maybe a little uncomfortable after several hours of having it in your ear, but you could always try a smaller silicone piece. Three sizes are included. Plus, it is so easy to take on and off, I sometimes just set it on my desk, and if I hear my phone ring, I just slip it in quick and start talking.
Most of all, I'm thrilled that it says in without anything (especially anything heavy or bulky) going over the back of my ear. Now it doesn't matter if I'm wearing my glasses (or my bulkier sunglasses). I can still wear my bluetooth without having to worry that it will fall out.
VOLUME BUTTON
Some have complained about the small volume button and only having three volume levels to toggle through rather than an up and down volume rocker. I don't think it's that small or hard to use, especially if you have a little bit of fingernail on any of your fingers. However, I think these people are forgetting that you can adjust the volume to very specific levels using the volume controls on your phone itself. At least I can using the up and down buttons on the side of my blackberry (and the same was true with my older plantronics sets and my old motorola flip phones.)
CALL BUTTON
This is the main button that does most everything. Turns it on, turns it off, answers calls, ends calls, initiates voice dial, initiates last number redial. I don't have a problem with it. But then, I'm used to how Plantronics sets up its controls. If you are new to plantronics, you might have to play with it a little to get the hang of it, but I think it's pretty easy.
CASE
I very much like the charging case, and the charging status indicator is nice, too. You can even charge the 975 in the case while the headset is connected to your phone, and if your phone rings, just pop it out of your case, put it in your ear, and you're good to go. Now I don't have to worry about the headset getting banged up in my purse. The case is probably just a little bigger than a squared off tube of lipstick. In fact, if you've ever seen a leather lipstick case, it's about that size.
TALK TIME
I can't say I've tested talk time. Between the headset charge and the charging case, I've never come close to running out of power on the headset.
I did have one time earlier this week when I though the headset had gone all buggy on me. The microphone sounded like it was on all the time (as opposed to just being on during phone calls). I was faintly hearing my own voice and a little wind noise (when outside) through the speaker in my ear all the time. Also, the voice dial, last call redial, and even just answering calls was acting funny and not working. I did an online tech support chat through the plantronics website, and we figured out that I needed to do a soft reboot of my blackberry (pull the battery while the phone is on, then reinsert it and start it up again). I was specifically told to do this while the 975 was on. It went back to working perfectly, so it seems the problem was with the blackberry tour(which is a little buggy) rather than the 975.
Over all, I'm EXTREMELY pleased with this bluetooth. I think the sound quality/noise reduction is better than the voyager 510, and the fit is far superior.
Works Better, but Not as Cute September 22, 2009
Vesta Irene (the Pacific Northwest)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
As with the Plantronics Discovery 925, which this Bluetooth Earpiece replaces, set up was easy peasy. Anybody whose ever put a finger to a keyboard or dialed a number on a cellphone can do it. Almost plug and play, every bit as easy to set up as taking a picture with your cell phone or digital camera.
I thought I got pretty good clarity out of the 925, this set is better. It fits in your ear just as easily and I'm sure it won't be coming out when I don't want it to. How do I know? Because I've been wearing the Discovery 925 for about a year now and not one mishap.
I will say this though, the Discovery 925 has a much more esoteric design, almost alien looking. I've had compliments galore on it. This piece sticks a little farther out from the ear, rather than hugging the face like the 925. And it looks like what it is, a Bluetooth Earpiece. Nobody's going to stop me and ask about the thing in my ear. Still, the sound is better and I suppose that's what it's all about. To sum it up, this baby works better but it's not as cute as the unit it replaces.
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