BlueAnt UNOTPBAX53 X5 Bluetooth Stereo Headphone (Black)
List Price:$139.99 Our Price:$91.99 Your Save: $ 48.00 ( 34% ) Availability: N/A Manufacturer:BlueAnt
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Batteries Included: 1 Battery Description: 1 Lithium Binding: Wireless Phone Accessory Brand: Blue Ant Color: Black/Blue EAN: 0878049000059 Feature: Wireless Stereo Music or Voice Connection to your phone or computer Is Autographed: 0 Is Memorabilia: 0 Label: BlueAnt Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product. Manufacturer: BlueAnt Model: 93725 Publisher: BlueAnt Release Date: 2006-05-26 Studio: BlueAnt Variation Description: Black/Blue
Features
Wireless Stereo Music or Voice Connection to your phone or computer Use with your favourite VOIP programs and iPod/MP3 players. Connect using a standard 3.5mm audio jack. Supports Bluetooth Profiles - Handsfree, Headset, A2DP, AVRCP. Stores Bluetooth pairing information for up to 10 different devices (Bluetooth V1.2) Compact detachable Microphone and removable Rechargeable Battery lasts for more than 12 hours 2 year warranty
The X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset is a portable multi-function device utilizing the latest cutting edge technologies allowing you to stream high quality music and make voice calls using a mobile phone, pda, or computer - without wires attached to the headset. Connect directly to A2DP ( Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) compatible phones and computers or utilize the supplied BlueAnt Audio Streamer to connect to any MP3 player, iPod, or DVD etc and stream music direct while answering calls from a phone. A2DP technology is a new music revolution allowing you to send CD quality stereo music from one device to another without wires. A2DP is stereo music sent over Bluetooth without the hassle of plugging cables. Bluetooth Wireless Technology with A2DP technology makes mobile phones, pda's and computers capable of streaming music directly to products such as the X5 Stereo Headset. Lithium-Polymer battery lasts up to 12 hours during music playback and handsfree mode and up to 200 hours in standby mode Convenient, Removable and rechargeable battery packs (full recharge takes about 3 hours) Detachable mini-USB Microphone Small and compact Convenient and comfortable neckband can be folded for carrying around Wireless Stream Stereo Music when listening to portable audio devices or PC Control music playlists and playback of PDAs and Mobiles using remote control AVRCP Bluetooth Handsfree functionality - Bluetooth Specification V1.2 Wirelessly Stream Stereo Music Audio Frequency Range - 20 Hz ~ 22,000 Hz; Audio S/N > 80dB Compatible with most Bluetooth Mobile Phones, Smartphones PDAs and almost any PC or Macintosh with a microphone input and stereo output
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: The Good and the Bad Comment: Initial quality & Customer Service = 1.5
Overall quality of working unit (after replacement) = 4.5
Average = 3
I purchased this product for my son as a birthday gift. Although I looked for on-line research before I made the purchase, I didn't find much, because it was so new. I liked the idea of having the streamer to be able to listen to not Bluetooth enabled devices, so I went ahead and ordered it.
My son charged the batteries, as outlined in the manual, but he couldn't get the headphones to work with any Bluetooth device. He also couldn't get the streamer to sync up with the headset and after trying several times, it stopped working altogether. He went on line to the Blue Ant website and tried to upgrade the firmware to see if that would solve the problem, but it didn't. He finally had to call Customer Service and they agreed to send him a return label through e-mail.
Several days later, he received a return form, but no label. A couple of days later, he received another e-mail stating that the wrong document had been sent and the right one would be sent shortly. After a week of waiting, I called myself and was told that they do not pay shipping for returns. After a brief "conversation", they agreed to send a new unit (non expedited) and said I would only have to return the headset and streamer (no other ancillaries), which would reduce the shipping costs, as I could "use an envelope".
I received the new unit about a week later and tested it. Although the instructions are a little vague on how to sync the streamer and unit (it only works if you hold the described buttons when the unit is off), the new unit worked great. The sound quality was good also.
Unfortunately, by this time my son had gone back to school, so I had to pay to have it shipped anyway. The cost of the unit was as listed, but although I took advantage of the free "super saver shipping" with Amazon, I had to pay for the shipping of the non-working unit, as well as shipping the new unit to my son. Customer Rating: Summary: overall i like this one Comment: I bought both a Cardo and the BlueAnt one for work and one for home. They both have good audio quality. The BlueAnt is comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. The only problem I have with the BlueAnt is the microphone that you have to attach to the headset. I have not lost it and I hope that I dont. Customer Rating: Summary: Worst listening experience ever Comment: I don't leave too many reviews, but I believe strongly in them. I base most of my purchasing decisions on them. These things are the worst headphones I have ever owned. I wish I had never bought them. Let me explain why.
First, the longest they have ever stayed on is 4 hours before the battery is dead in the transmitter. The transmitter sucks too. It receives a lot of interference. The speakers have never died out on me and have held the first charge, but they are no good without the transmitter. There is this annoying clicking and static that plays in them. You have to press the play and stop buttons to get different noises to stop. I am very disappointed. I wanted them to use with my computer so that I did not have to keep reaching behind the computer to plug in some headphones. I was also hoping to use them with the TV when I want to watch something and not bother my wife. I would never recommend these to a friend. I would also tell everyone to stay away from these. If I could I would return them, in a second. Customer Rating: Summary: not that bad Comment: it take some getting use to but ,it work well..remeber hook up ur steamer first then ur phone..customer service is great Customer Rating: Summary: Good sound, poor everything else Comment: I have owned this headset since Nov '07. Since then I have come to some realizations about this headset. First off, the sound is good. I does a great job as a wireless headset, and stays put while jogging.
Now the bad. To start, none of the buttons on it seem to work. I cannot even power it down, since once it is turned on, the power switch is non-functional, which means I must remove the battery to turn it off. Neither the connect, nor the volume buttons work either. This is unfortunate, because the ROKR I use has a rather pathetic volume control and without the headset working, I cannot seem to find a sweet spot. Also, the headset gets rather uncomfortable after wearing them for any length of time. And finally, I have been told I sound as though I am talking softly when I use this set for conversations.
I cannot say I can recommend this headset for anyone other than maybe joggers that want to use their phone as their mp3 player while out for a run...
