Portable and versatile headset
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PROS
+ The Power switch:
++ Simple and quick switching from USB (laptop) to Bluetooth (phone)!
++ Easy to turn on and off (on my Go Groove headset I had to hold the button for 10 seconds)
+++ At work, turn it on to USB. At lunch, flip it to Bluetooth for podcasts from phone. After lunch, flip it back to USB
+ Long charging cord (~6' micro usb) makes it easy to have plugged in while wearing, if necessary
++ Battery life is pretty good. Has light indicator: green, yellow, red
+ Fits nicely on my big melon and looks nice (my Go Groove headset did not)
+ Folds up nicely
+ The microphone up/down and hiding spot are nice conveniences
+ Price was $80 from Amazon on 10/26/11. Reviewed 3/8/12.

CONS
- Mute button is on the side where headphones are gripped, regularly accidentally gets pressed
- Doesn't use Logitech unifying receiver, so another USB port is occupied
- Earphones get loud 'enough', but not 'really' loud
-- Lack of max volume can make it hard to hear soft conversations in a loud vehicle
-- The $1 earbuds w/ mic work better for loud settings
- Annoying low battery dong dong dong

NEUTRAL
= The plastic seems flimsy - although maybe that's because it's flexible and not as likely to snap
== One time when it was plugged in, I could hear a faint squeal of interference within the electronics of the headset, itself (but not through the speakers)
== Tiny little coils at the pivot points start to come out.  Very easy to push them back in with a fingernail.
= Styrofoam ear covers - not exactly luxury, but they've been durable and haven't slipped off, yet, like I've experienced on other headsets
= Sound is good. I am not an audiophile, so no deep feedback on sound quality.
2307705
I had been reading reviews on Bluetooth headsets for a long time, but wasn't willing to commit to a high price solution as I wasn't sure how much I'd use them.  I found these on one of the many "top ten" lists I came across, and was impressed by the good reviews at the bargain basement cost.  For this reason I thought I'd take a chance.

When I received these, I was impressed with the presentation of the headset.  The headset came with a nice zipper pouch, a large assortment of ear pieces, a clip, and detailed instructions.  The headset paired in no time, the sound has been excellent, and the noise canceling of the headset is incredible.  I have had some challenges finding just the right ear pieces, so on occasion they do feel like they're falling out of my ears, but I think once I find the correct fit I'll be fine.  Overall, This is an excellent set, and for the price, unbeatable.  I've already recommended them to other people.
994846
Portability was the main reason I chose to buy this headset/mic.  It is excellent in this arena.  They feel somewhat flimsy when I don and doff them but overall, I am satisfied with my purchase.
3056756
Exactly what I wanted- extremely portable and good sound!
4107336
Love the versatility.  The SRM external soundcard is great for just plugging in some speakers.  The headset has great sound but they do become very warm after about a half an hour...(IMHO) probably worth it though.
Good deal for sure.
137487
This unit is better than other Bluetooth headsets for its wide range and functionality. The base around the neck is quite comfortable and useful when you want to take a break from listening but don't want to put the headset away. I like the multiple function keys on the base for easy access. The magnetic interface for the earphones is a nice touch. I pair it with my iPad and put my iPad in my book bag or travel bag and despite the distance the sound quality doesn't deteriorate. Definitely recommend this for travel.
4925040
The BoostSound has good volume for something so small and inexpensive. It provides easy Bluetooth pairing. It also has an input jack so that it can be connected directly to sources that don't have Bluetooth capabilities. It's seems fairly rugged and is certainly portable enough to pack with my laptop, tablet and projector for use on the road when conducting technology training and workshops. I bought this one to use mainly during conferences and presentations as sometimes facilities don't have audio systems and I need a bit of sound amplification for one of my devices. I'm afraid I may need to buy another one though, as my husband has already claimed this one. He's been using it with his phone to play music outdoors on the deck and in the backyard. He's already made plans to take it on camping/fishing trips too.
3529555
Very good headset - easy to pair with included directions.  Very compact and convenient.  Mic works very well except in heavy wind (most mics have trouble in heavy wind, but I have used some that are better than this one).  Sound quality is fine.
1524799
[Note: I bought this around July of 2004, and my initial review did not show up in the right place... so this is a repost of a 5 month old review]

More than the convenience, at this point, this headset is attracting conversation in book stores and Electronic stores that I frequent. I hang it around my neck (Neck strap included with packaging) and many curious people ask, "is that a miniature phone?" Well, it's a wireless headset, I say. A Best Buy salesman even said, "I envy you!".

Anyway, that's the non-essential part. Now for the usefulness:
It's great when I need to talk while driving. Very convenient. But if you are not wearing it when you get a call, it's quite dangerous to take it out of your neckstrap/glovebox/seat and wear it on your ear. I don't find it very easy to slip it on my ear - certainly at least not easy while driving.

If you are in Sales/Marketing and similar professions where you expect a lot of calls (receiving/sending), then this is the device for you, because I'd say you will soon get used to just wearing it around your ear all the time. The cordless convenience in these scenarios can't be beat. But if you are just a gadget freak (I'm guilty here), and got it just for the technology, then, well, chances are, you may not be using it all the time. (Works great to create an impression though!).

If your phone supports voice recognition, then making calls is easy with this headset - just say the name and about three seconds later (in the case of Motorola V600 phone), the phone will start dialing your number. (You will not like the 3 second delay at first, but you will probably get used to it quickly). To receive calls, just extend the mic boom and the headset connects to your phone. But if you are already wearing this headset over your ear, then the boom is always extended (and I think the battery is probably being drained in this position) - you have to press a little button on the side to accept an incoming call in this scenario.

I'd give 5 stars for the ultra-cool design, finish, form, voice quality and the packaging (which includes a snap off neckstrap, a really good looking pouch and a charger)
I'd give 3 stars for the practicality of this thing. (No fault of Motorola here. Just comes with the headphone territory). As I said, for some people, this wireless convenience really works.

I'll keep mine. When not actively using it, it at least keeps the Sales kids in Best Buy really talking shop with me. I guess they look at me as an "early adopter" and a tech savvy guy (which I am ;>) )

ps. Finally, for the kids out there, whether you use a handsfree set or a phone, talking while driving is distracting and is considered dangerous by many. So please use discretion!
4387686
This Bluetooth headset is very small, and fits inside my ear. It is quite comfortable. It is very simple to operate, it only has one button. I found that I needed to charge the headset fully, before I could pair it  to my phone. The sound is very good, and the microphone works quite well.

I heard some people accidentally switch it over to Chinese mode, and I found out that all you have to do is hold the call button down for a little bit and it will go back to English mode.

This is a nice little device, however, I would like it to be able to simultaneously connected to devices, for example my Apple Watch and iPhone. I tried many different ways and it could not do this.
3297442
I am using it a lot.  headset is very useful to me.
3173681
When I received my "Jabra Extreme Bluetooth Headset for PC with Skype" I was immediately impressed with the packaging, it comes incased in medium size box made of a higher quality plastic, the package was quite sturdy and took some effort get into. After opening the box the first thing I noticed is the weight of the headset, it feels solid in your hand but not heavy. It seems to have the feel of a well-made product, not a super light cheap feel you find in some Bluetooth headsets.
I found the instruction manual to be clear and concise, following the manual was a breeze. Charging the device is simple, it has an indicator light that changes colors as you move through the charging process, red for charging, yellow for medium charge, and green for fully charged.
The controls on the device are conveniently placed, the on/off switch is placed on the bottom away from the other controls. The volume controls are placed on the outside of the device with volume down control near the bottom of the outside and the volume up near the top of the outside. Both are marked accordingly with "-" for volume down and "+" for volume up. The answer/end call button is located on the outside middle of the device; it protrudes out so as to not confuse it with the volume controls.  Answering and ending calls is easy, one push to answer and one push to end call, or one of my favorite features,  two quick pushes to refuse an incoming call.
The headset fits comfortably in my ear, the ear gels and the ear hooks keep it snug and in place. I am impressed by the volume on this device as well, at low volume you can clearly understand the person on the other end, and at high volumes the sound doesn't become distorted.
I don't utilize Skype very often but set up was fairly quick, and my calls have been problem free.
This is easily the best Bluetooth device I have owned, I highly recommend it.
3454635
An excellent and reasonably comfortable, yet affordable Headset.  Works very well for computer sound including videos and music. A good choice for Skype telephone calls. Although you can walk a pretty good distance from your computer while talking on a Skype call or listening to music, unfortunately you have to be at your computer to place a call, disconnect from one, or to answer an incoming call. There appears to be no way from the Headset itself to initiate any of these actions. The Headset is quite comfortable, but for my liking, it fits a little too tightly. The range, sound quality and battery life are all excellent!!
1693959
Overall I'm quite happy with this headset. I have the mono version (one speaker) so I can hear what is going on around me better when wearing them.  I have used these on many multi-hour conference calls without issue, they are very comfortable.  Your ear can of course get tired after a couple hours, but an unexpected bonus of the mono version is that you can quickly flip it around and use it with the other ear, no missing a beat, and greatly extending headset fatigue.  The sound quality is good, and the mic works well as well.  It has mute & volume +/- button on the cord which work as expected.  The cord is the flat style, which does seem to tangle a bit less, but it is a cord, so you still do have to sort it out every once in awhile.  So in summary, a nice headset, good functionality and quality materials, but it does seem a bit expensive.  Having said that, if mine died, I would buy another just like it.
4066444
The build quality seems pretty good considering the price point these are sold at. The headset is comfortable to wear, light and has padded ear cups and band. A Short USB cable is included for charging, while this could be longer it does the job. They also include an auxiliary audio cable so the headphones can be plugged into a player or phone if you don't want to use them wirelessly.
Functionality
Bluetooth: As soon as I turned on the headphones a message plays that says something to the effect of Ready for Pairing. I was able to easily pair the headphones to my phone and then another message played something like Device Paired. I listened to a few tracks and everything worked very well. The volume, play, pause, skip functions all worked as expected.
While listening to some streaming audio via Bluetooth I was pleasantly surprised when my phone rang. A voice came over the headset to tell me there was an incoming call and read the phone number. Then the ringing could be heard.
MP3 Trans Flash: I haven't had a chance to use the Trans Flash functionality, but it does seem like it might be a nice way to take some media with you without having to connect to a device.
Direct Connect: I found that if I used the supplied auxiliary audio cable to plug the headset to my phone, I didn't even need to turn the headset on to use it. This is useful in two ways. First if you don't want to use the battery up (or if its already dead) you can still use the headset with your device. Secondly, if I am listening somewhere that I don't want the LED lights to flash (for example in my office) this is a good way to do it.
FM Radio: The box and manual reference an FM mode, but from what I can tell there is no FM mode available. The box states that a long press of the play/pause button will switch to FM. When I did a long press of the play/pause button it simply turned the Flashing LEDs on or off (which I was glad to find this option).
Battery Life: I have been using this device for hours without a charge. The battery life is far longer than I would have expected for a product at this price point. I am easily able to use the device for a few hours a day without having to recharge daily. It seems to hold well during being off as well, the headset has sat for 3-4 days without being used and the battery saw no drain.
Summary: The best thing I can say about a product is that I would buy it for or recommend it to friends/family. This is the case with this product. It seems well built, easy to use and has a very attractive price.
Disclaimer: I received this product for a discounted price or for free in exchange for me providing a review. This does not affect my review of the product as I agree to review the product fairly and without bias.
3790521
Great headset for a modest price. Unlike most headsets around this price range, this pair uses just one headset plug so it works for either desktops or laptops. Great sound quality and the mic is super adjustable as well as the earpieces and headstrap. Only downside for these would be the short cord, its ~2ft long but it has an inline volume adjustor and mute function along with a clip on the back. 5/5 still, the pros heavily outweigh the shorter cord length
292237
I've had this headset for a few months now, thought this would be a good time to give my impressions of the headset.

The good:
This headset has great sound quality, I play games and do music editing as a hobby and you can clearly hear both the direction and the individuality of the sounds that play through it.
The cord is wrapped in nylon to prevent damage, and the nylon is very smooth so you have no trouble untangling this from a jumbled mess of keyboard, mouse, and other cords.
The in-line controls (volume and mute) work instantaneously, and a light on the controls lets you know whether or not mute is active.
The mic boom is attached to the headset with a rotating joint, which means it does not detach so you can't lose it. If you are just listening to music and don't want to have the mic boom in your field of vision, just rotate it up and it nestles firmly behind the left speaker.

The bad:
The Nylon does eventually wear out and you will find that it makes kinks in the cord that are difficult to get out because of how strong it is. It can be corrected, therefore I did not deduct a star.
Sometimes the mic will stop picking up and force you to unplug the USB cord from your PC and plug it back in, but this is likely a problem with my setup rather than the device itself.

Overall, this is a great headset for the price, and it is stylish enough to want to show off to your friends. I would compare this headset to the Triton AX-720 in terms of sound quality.