BlueAnt X5 Bluetooth Stereo Headset (Black)

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Product 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

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9 x 3 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FL60P8
• Item model number: 93725
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (76 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,993 in Cell Phones & Service (See Bestsellers in Cell Phones & Service)

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Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
If you have a Bluetooth phone, computer, or PDA that supports the A2DP stereo headset profile, you owe it to yourself to check out the X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset. This lightweight, comfortable headset allows you to wirelessly stream high quality music and make voice calls, bringing your enjoyment of music, VOIP, and cell phone calls to the next level. The headset also ships with a device called the BlueAnt Audio and Voice Streamer, which connects to any MP3 player, iPod, or other audio device via a standard 3.5mm audio jack and streams stereo music directly to the headset.

In addition to music listening, the X5 lets you wirelessly communicate via your favorite VOIP program. The headset comes with a detachable microphone, as well as USB and AC charging options, making the X5 a complete mobile communications accessory for people who want wireless freedom. The compact, removable, and rechargeable battery lasts for more than 12 hours, giving you plenty of time between charges. The X5 is comfortable, too, with an ergonomic design that includes a collapsible neckband for easy portability. The headset stores Bluetooth pairing information for up to 10 different devices so it's always ready to go with all your gadgets. The X5 supports the Bluetooth 1.2 specification, and it's compatible with the handsfree, headset, A2DP, and AVRCP profiles. Before purchase, make sure your devices support these profiles to ensure compatibility.

What's in the Box
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset, A2DP Audio and Voice Streamer, detachable microphone, 3.5mm stereo cable, 3.5mm to stereo and mono Y-cable, 2 rechargeable li-polymer batteries, 2 USB charging cables, AC charger, 2 foam speaker covers, user manual, and quick start guide.

Product Description
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* 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.Open your favourite VOIP program and talk anywhere in the world. With a detachable microphone, USB and AC charging options, the X5 is a complete mobile communications accessory for people who require wireless freedom.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Product vs Technology, July 18, 2006

By	G. Bay - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Bottom line: meet my expectations for a wireless set of headphones. I would buy again. I did several hours of research before purchasing these.

My applications: listening to mp3s while working out using my Palm Tx (direct connection, i.e. without streaming device) and watching TV on my computer using BeyondTV (using streaming device which plugs into the audio-out mini jack to mediate the Bluetooth connection)

Pros:
- compact, light, stylish/sleek
- impressive audio quality for wireless device; probably as good as iPod ear buds, but by no means competition for high fidelity headphones
- once audio begins streaming, no flashing lights (like Motorola bluetooth headphones)
- no noticable audio lag (due to on the fly compression) when watching video. Yes it does exist, but you have to be trying to detect it. Only purists would probably take issue.

Cons:
- more of the Bluetooth technology then this product, but headset seems susceptible to obstructions (walls, thick clothes even)
- easy to use, but again, more of the technology of Blutooth then product, depending on what you are connecting headset to (streamer vs phone or Palm) can be a bit of a pain pairing when first learning to use. However learning curve is extremely short

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Updated review -- Product is good depending on what you want to use it for, October 14, 2006

By	Kevin K. Fosler - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

First of all, I want to say up front that the packaging and presentation of this product is probably the best I have ever seen. The colors, the card right inside when you open it up giving their toll free help number, and even the plastic packaging which isn't the type that takes a half hour to open -- all of these are fantastic and I commend the company / team that put this all together.

However, my product is defective. The connector on the streamer works (sometimes) if I push it in hard, but if I don't then I ohly get partial sound. So, in contrast to the product development / packaging, their Quality Assurance needs to test these before they send them out.

It is a big hassle for me to repackage everything and send it back. I tried contacting their customer service number but it's not open on weekends, so I will try again on Monday and see what happens. If it's favorable I'll post an update, otherwise this review will stand at 5 stars for product packaging, but 1 star overall because all the packaging in the world doesn't matter if it doesn't work.

Update: Their consumer response team was less than helpful. Getting them to pay for return shipping to fix their DEFECTIVE product was like pulling teeth, and they may not even do that.

Update: I eventually received better customer support. The product that they sent out works fine, and I did not have to pay return shipping.

Revised product update:

I haven't used this for bluetooth phone conversations, and don't intend to. I am going to use it to stream music from my iPod, and for that it works better than expected. Pairing the devices works on the first try and I haven't had problems with static or being out of range. It's amazing that these very lightweight components can do what they do.

For what they do they are OK. They won't compete with good wireless headphones like the Sennheiser's. There is almost no bass, but at the same time there is no distortion either at higher volume settings, so for walking around with the iPod streaming in my backpack this is convenient -- no wires, as long as my quality of sound expectations aren't too high.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for early adopters, November 14, 2006

By	Buffalo Wings (San Francisco, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

I spent a few hours researching bluetooth stereo headphones, and wanted to find a suitable product for five possible uses - taking calls from my Blackberry, listening to my iPod, watching movies on my iBook, chatting on Skype and playing SOCOM on my PSP.

The headset supports multiple pairing, which is essential, and the Blackberry recognized it right away. Sound output quality is good, a little weird when talking on the phone in stereo, and no-one has complained that I sound bad.

iPod integration is through the included streamer. Again, very good quality, and the lack of wires are a good selling point. Audiophiles will surely have a different opinion, but then how stupid do they look walking on the street with giant cans on their heads?

Listening to music on my iBook is fine, movies are a problem. The delay is unbearable, and makes it very frustrating to watch a DVD with the streamer. I couldn't successfully get the headset to work with the iBook on Bluetooth mode, it would pair but kept coming up with error messages. So that ruled out using the X5 microphone for Skype.

Finally, the PSP played through the headset, but the square button to talki in SOCOM didn't work. This is more likely a problem because of Sony, and something that the two should work on for the future.