BlueAnt Z9i Bluetooth Headset (Red) [Retail Packaging]

by BlueAnt

Product Details

• Item Weight: 5.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0018R9EAG
• Item model number: BA-Z9i-RED
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (80 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #61,275 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Improving on the original Z9, the enhanced BlueAnt Z9i Bluetooth headset incorporates a number of new features and packaged accessories with a focus on comfort and wearability. BlueAnt has refined its Voice Isolation Technology software to improve the Z9i's noise suppression, echo cancellation and wind noise reduction capabilities.

Thanks to BlueAnt's Voice Isolation Technology, the Z9i provides outstanding noise suppression, echo cancellation and wind noise reduction.

It comes with both large and small interchangeable ear gels, as well as two types of ear hook.

The Z9i includes both large and small interchangeable ear gels, as well as two types of ear hook: the original translucent style and a more ergonomic, rubberized metal ear hook. It also offers an innovative tie clip lets you attach the V1 headset to your shirt or cuff when not in use.

The Z9i incorporates dual microphones allowing for BlueAnt's patented Voice Isolation Technology, a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) software solution that uses advanced techniques to separate the user's voice signal from all other sounds, enhancing and isolating all frequencies that affect voices coming into and out of the headset. This results in outstanding environmental noise reduction, echo cancellation and wind noise protection. You can choose between dual Voice Isolation modes: Standard for use in normal environments to remove mild background noise, and Max, which provides superior voice clarity for use in extremely noisy environments.

The BlueAnt Z9i works with Bluetooth version 2.0 and its multi-point technology allows you to connect simultaneously to two phones and answer the one that rings. The Z9i can now connect with up to five Bluetooth devices (instead of the Z9's three). Automatic reconnect also finds the last cell phone or device paired, and automatically reconnects.

Features

• Two microphones for pure speech
• Multipoint technology allows connection to two phones simultaneously
• Automatic connection and reconnection with notification
• Different ring-tones for known and unknown contacts
• Innovative tie clip for attaching to shirt or cuff, when not in use
• Choice between a stylish, translucent or ergonomic, rubberized metal ear hook
• Firmware upgrade via USB on your PC
• Small and lightweight (just 1.5 inches in length and weighs only 0.35 ounces)
• Up to 5.5 hours of talk time and 200 hours of standby
• Bluetooth v2.0 with Headset Profile, Hands-Free profile
• Two-year replacement warranty

What's in the Box
Z9i Bluetooth Headset, AC wall adapter, USB cable, earbuds (1 small, 1 large) two earhooks, user manual, quick start guide

Product Description

The BlueAnt Z9i Dual Microphone Headset is the latest in Bluetooth devices, combining cutting-edge technology with stylish design. Incorporating BlueAnt¿s revolutionary world class Digital Signal Processing solution - Voice Isolation Technology¿, the Z9i provides outstanding noise suppression, wind noise reduction and echo cancellation in both noisy and windy environments. The BlueAnt Z9i is the follow up to the awardwinning and highly successful Z9 Bluetooth Headset.The device includes additional box contents and enchanced features. Incorporating BlueAnt's revolutionary Digital Signal Processing solution - Voice Isolation Technology¿, the Z9i provides outstanding noise suppression, echo cancellation and wind noise reduction. The headset's 'Voice Isolation Max' feature further enhances the user experience in extreme noise environments.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A nice little headset for not too much money, July 27, 2008

By 

Maxwell Johnson "Cook, musician and teacher" (Orlando,, FL, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: BlueAnt Z9i Bluetooth Headset (Red) [Retail Packaging] (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I ordered this headset to replace a Jabra JX10 which did not survive a trip through the washing machine. I place a premium on lightness and comfort and have been thoroughly spoiled by the insignificant weight of the Jabra. I'm happy to report that the Z9i is even better. To sum up quickly, range is excellent. I can go out to 20+ feet before the signal begins to degrade. The ear loop is comfortable and the very light weight (roughly 1/3 ounce) means that the headset can be worn for hours without distress. Volume is ample, though not as loud as the Jabra, and noise reduction is such that I can speak intelligibly at expressway speeds with all my car windows open. I do not detect much difference in the normal and maximum noise reduction settings, though. I can't really speak to battery life because my headset lives on the charger at night.

For comparison's sake, I borrowed a friend's Aliph Jawbone II for a few days while he used my Z9i. We agreed at the conclusion that there was no significant difference in the performance of the two. The Jawbone is a very fine instrument, too, though it is significantly more expensive and takes a little care to be certain that the movement sensor touches the cheek.

The price is reasonable and I cannot imagine anyone being unhappy with the BlueAnt Z9i.

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Comfortable, but bad sound quality. "Isolation" doesn't work., October 16, 2008

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Peter Chenoweth - See all my reviews
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This review is from: BlueAnt Z9i Bluetooth Headset (Red) [Retail Packaging] (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I recently got a new job that has enough of a commute that I wanted a decent headset. I've had a bunch of cheaper headsets (<$30), but I finally decided I wanted a nice one. So I ordered one of these and a Jawbone II, intending to return one of them. I have read many reviews stating that the Z9i and the JBII are the two best headsets. Well, the Z9i falls far short of the JBII and it's being returned.

The Z9i looks nice and I find it quite comfortable. The fit is good, but of course that's subjective. When it's on, I can barely tell it's there and it's nice and stable. The generic micro-USB for charging is nice, and the firmware update ability (check yours, mine came with 1.0, 1.1 is out) is a good idea.

The effective range is about 3 feet with both my iPhone and iPhone 3G. Any more than that, and the sound starts to break up. That's pretty bad. Most other headsets I've had can go at least 8-12 feet before they start to have problems. The "noise isolation" levels are a gimmick. On the 'normal', default mode, it sounds like every other cheap bluetooth headset I've ever owned. It's fine when I'm in a quiet place, but just like every other one in a noisy environment (car, job-site, noisy stadium, etc). Lots of ambient noise picked up. On the 'max' mode, it does do a much better job at filtering out background noise - almost completely eliminating it. But it also does a good job at filtering the human voice too. It makes your voice sound much more digital and strange to the other person. It just ends up sounding like you're on a cheap headset again, or you're somewhere with poor cellular coverage. This is with the V1.1 firmware. I've had many problems with it just ceasing to respond to button presses as well. Just disappointing for the money.

The bottom line is that I have both the JawboneII and Z9i V1.1. When I'm using the Z9i, people often say, "are you on a headset?" or "what? I didn't catch that". In the exact same noisy environment, with the exact same phone, with the JBII people don't believe me that I'm still in that environment, let alone using a headset. If the Z9i were half as much money, it'd be a good deal. But for just a bit less than the simply incredible Jawbone, it's not worth it.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BlueAnt Z91, October 3, 2008

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Y. Venuti (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: BlueAnt Z9i Bluetooth Headset (Red) [Retail Packaging] (Wireless Phone Accessory)

This is a great little headset. I was originally looking at the new smaller Jawbone and then started to read various reviews on the Jawbone which were mixed. In one of the reviews the BlueAnt Z9i was mentioned as a better and less expensive alternative. After reading the reviews what really convinced me was the fact that you can pair this little gem to 2 different cell phones and answer either phone (WOW). Since I have 2 phones I was convinced to try it. I love it. It is lightweight, allows me to answer either phone, it is simple to use and the call quality from my end is very good and I am told that the call quality on the other end is also good. There is also a feature that is supposed to block out background noise which I haven't really tested so I cannot comment on that feature. All in all, this headset is a quality piece, it is small/compact, easy to use and with good call quality. The only thing missing is a case. Since it is small I would suggest investing in a case for it (although on the back of the headset integrated into the piece is a 'clip' allowing you to clip it to clothing or whatever when not in use). For my purpose I thought a case would be better and more protective. I bought the following case through Amazon which works out quite well. I think it came in black also but I bought the red.
"Red Ultra Slim Hard Shell Bluetooth Carrying Case for BlueAnt Z9 Z9i X3 V1 V12" Wireless Phone Accessory; $9.99 Sold by: PC Micro Store