BlueAnt Z9 Bluetooth Headset with Voice Isolation Technology
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Batteries Included: 1 Battery Description: 1 3.7V Lithium Polymer Rechargeable Binding: Wireless Phone Accessory Brand: BlueAnt Color: Black EAN: 0878049000165 Feature: Product Includes: BlueAnt Z9 Bluetooth Headset; USB charger ; 3 ear Hooks; User manual Is Autographed: 0 Is Memorabilia: 0 Label: BlueAnt Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product. Manufacturer: BlueAnt Model: US-093749 Publisher: BlueAnt Studio: BlueAnt
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Product Includes: BlueAnt Z9 Bluetooth Headset; USB charger ; 3 ear Hooks; User manual Winner of a CES 2007 Innovations Design & Engineering Award Different ring-tones for known and unknown contacts. Innovative tie clip for attaching to shirt or cuff, when not in use . Stylish, translucent ear hook Revolutionary ¿Voice Isolation Technology¿' produces World Class noise suppression, wind noise reduction and echo cancellation, with zero voice distortion Dual microphones for pure speech
The award-winning BlueAnt Z9 Bluetooth Headset combines cutting edge technology with high fashion. Utilizing dual microphones and a revolutionary world-class Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Voice Isolation Technolgy, the BlueAnt Z9 removes all background noise while retaining the users pure speech allowing clear and clear voice calls. Pairs with up to 3 devices Switch between 3 paired devices on-the-fly Automatically connects to last used device Upgradeable firmware for future enhancements and to resolve any issues with future phones and devices Transfer between calls between phone and headset (if supported by phone) Call holding and waiting (if supported by phone) Integrated volume up/down control Call reject (if supported by phone) Call muting Last number redial (if supported by phone) Supports voice dialing (if supported by phone) Disable/enable LED indicators Ear hook fits either ear Innovative metallic clothing clip for convenient storing and carrying on your clothing, collar, shirt pocket or tie when headset's not in use Up to 5.5 hours of talk time or 200 hours of standby Measures just 1.5 inches long and weighs 11 grams with ear hook Includes BlueAnt Z9 Bluetooth Headset; 3 translucent ear hooks in different sizes; USB Cable for charging and firmware upgrade; AC adapter; Quick start guide; User manual; Warranty card
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Customer Rating: Summary: Good Sound Quality, Poor Customer Service Comment: I got the Z9 for Christmas last year. I have used it quite a bit for conference calls at work. The sound quality is good and the headset is compact and nice looking. However, as other reviewers have said, the earpiece (that is the rubber "doughnut" that seals the headpiece into your ear) is not durable. I got about the same 4 to 5 months of usage the others got before it just broke down and came apart. I've twice tried BlueAnt customer service to get earpiece replaced. In both cases, after much discussion, they've promised to send a replacement part but in neither case have they done so. This wouldn't be so bad except that the headset is under warranty and the replacement part that they think I should buy is relatively expensive. This in not a good headset to get if you want to use it frequently unless you don't mind buying your replacement parts that should be covered under the warranty. Customer Rating: Summary: Good bluetooth headset Comment: This is a great headset, works well with iPhone. My only complaint is that I can't control the volume from my iPhone, it must be done on the headset. But I'm told the sound is great on the other end. The sound on my end is good but not great. Customer Rating: Summary: BlueAnt Z9 Comment: Works well. I'm very happy with it. Everyone says they can hear me clearly when I use it and I understand clarity is the big issue with blue tooth systems.
It is comfortable to wear. I often forget that I have it on. Customer Rating: Summary: Used Product Comment: We ordered this product with the impression and knowledge that it was a brand new product. When we got the z9 bluetooth headset it was not in the original box and it had been used. In great shape and it probably would have been o.k. to use but we wanted a brand new one. So if it isn't brand new just state that on the page. Customer Rating: Summary: Best bluetooth headset (yet) Comment: Ok, for the purpose of full disclosure, the negatives first. The earpiece needs work - BlueAnt can take lessons from Plantronics there. The earpiece unthreaded itself and disappeared within the first week or so. Good news is that I called BlueAnt and they mailed me a replacement the same day. No charge :)
More good news - I discovered that one of my old Jabra gelcaps fits really well and it's more comfortable to wear than the "official" earpiece.
This headset is the only one I've owned (5th one) that my mother had no complaints about hearing me. The acid test for clarity is my mom - and the BlueAnt passed.
It doesn't do well with wind noise but not a single bluetooth does. One thing I love about this headset is that its firmware is upgradeable. I've already done it (with a few hiccups but BlueAnt's technical support is superb).
I was at the Seahawks game and talked with my wife on the headset - she could hear me clearly (although it was so noisy I had a difficult time hearing her). I switched it to "voice isolation max" while I was pulling some noisy toters over rough asphalt while speaking with a friend and was told that my voice was totally clear.
Here's the clincher - shortly after I got the BlueAnt I was speaking with one of my consultants. I asked him if he could hear me OK because I was using a new bluetooth. He couldn't believe that I was using a headset, asked me what I was using, and ordered a BlueAnt immediately!
