This has been around for 13 years! Is it really a better sounding microphone than say the much newer Plantronics 478?
610901
I've never tried the "Platronics 478", so I can't directly answer your question, but consider this- The basics of making audio speakers and microphones hasn't significantly changed in the last 50 years. The only thing that really changes is the marketing. Decide for yourself.
2217674
I think so...but suggest giving Plantronics a call. It's still working fine, haven't lost it yet (but will soon I'm sure :-).
1172253
yes we use it all the time. I find the Omni microphone to be better for speech, because it doesn't get as much breathing and tie rustling.
1460583
Yes it is. I can say its one of the best headset I have had. I work from home and bought mine in 2012 I believe, and its still working great.
2004123
If you don't want the microphone at all you can look at the WS-55 model, but the sound quality for that is not as good as this model. You can still listen with these fine, the microphone only works if you receive a call while it's plugged in.
2079766
i have a sennheiser and i still use it cause there is quality in it too.but there is no comparison cause if i can go back in time i would have bought Bose QuietComfort.and it really helps when you are in an airplane if there is a kid crying you would hear nothing. ^_^
1437831
I bought one about 5 years ago....and it was sounding very good...till about a year ago....and started sounding scratchy at times....like static...thought it was my ipod....but it wasn't...I bought an "R.W. AUDIO AMP 1"...headphone amp...and it sounds excellent....not as much volume as the Bravo...but loud enough to give you a headache...and crystal clear with a very flat response....
754384
Better Mic-Pre, 192kHz, SDXC, Longer battery life (not useful to me, I always use AC adapter)
1371459
This is a very old model of headset, I wouldn´t buy it if I were you. Did´t work for me.
986227
They are not all the same. I have found the noise cancelling mics to perform quite differently among each brand. We are using five of these at work. We have tried several others and this one works better than most in this price range. It blocks out most of the background noise.
1703038
There is a mic and it doesn't work really well with hearing though I can say that after using it for chat on Skype, Yahoo, Gmail, and on my mobile phone... That the quality of my voice is not very good. No matter how I hold the mic up to my mouth in any angle that I can, it doesn't change the quality besides being louder when my mouth is closer. The mic is attached to the wire, it isn't attached to the headpiece itself. As for listening quality though, it is worth it and has an amazing noise-reduction.
1944133
The 255's text to speech quality sounds lower quality than the 7 series and the older units. It uses lower bitrate. It still is clear, just sounds digitized.
2112819
Others think its outdated due to the fact it does not have the piece that sits in the ear like the newer ones have. It is a personal opinion of others. I personally love this model and would not trade it for one that sticks inside my ear. I hope that I would never have to give it up. If you loved your other one you will love the H730 as well, the only feature I found that I miss is that it does not tell me it is connect or disconnected like the other model other then that its awesome.
2219563
I've had this headset for two weeks now and it works good with my 8110. I too like the mini usb charging option, one reason I chose this over some others. I've had Plantronics headsets for about three years now, formerly had Voyager 510 and it is the best of all the ones I've tried. I've had 6 Motorola headsets and they all were unsatisfactory. I think you're making a good choice, comfortable to wear and sound is good on both ends. Wow, just noticed this post is 3yrs. old.
2010836
The voice quality from the mic is good. Done a lot of skype calls with no complaints. I've only had it for about 6 months, so it's too soon to say on the durability. It still woks as good as new at this point.
1313814
I previously had their S4 model and they sounded much better than these. They're OK but not as good as their newer model. They work fine for me but I don't use them much... BTW My S4's were stolen.
1479399
Yes. That is the only way I've used Mics for over 20 years. I prefer to use it through a Mixer console which gives me greater range of sound in terms of Bass, Treble, Mids, and gain.