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- The BackBeat 903+ requires a 85 milliamp charger and is not compatible with any other chargers
- Clear, rich stereo music streamed wirelessly
- Ruggedized materials and design for active lifestyles
- Dual-mic AudioIQ2 for clear calls
- Bass-boost enriches audio
- A2DP streams music, podcasts and more
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Enjoy rich music and clear, natural-sounding phone calls with Plantronics BackBeat 903+ Stereo Bluetooth Headphones with Mic. Offering the convenience of a wireless connection, the BackBeat 903+ is ideal for listening to music while commuting or just chilling out at home. One-touch controls, voice alerts, and OpenMic technology offer hands-free convenience, while the rugged construction is designed for on-the-go lifestyles.
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Plantronics BackBeat 903+ Stereo Bluetooth Headphones with Mic
Stream music and other audio wirelessly from your A2DP-enabled mobile devices. View larger.
One-touch controls let you manage calls, change music tracks, adjust the volume, and more. View larger.
Rich Audio and Clear Phone Calls, Streamed Wirelessly
The BackBeat 903+ Bluetooth Headphones support A2DP technology, allowing you to stream music and other audio wirelessly from your A2DP-enabled iPhone, Blackberry, Android-based smartphone, or Bluetooth MP3 player. The 14-millimeter speakers provide an immersive experience with clear stereo sound and enhanced bass. The OpenMic technology lets you hear what's going on around you with the touch of a button--handy for when you need to stay aware of your surroundings.
The headset's dual-mic AudioIQ2 technology includes Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and acoustic echo cancellation that enable clear, crisp phone conversations. The microphone is positioned to shield it from direct wind.
One-Touch Controls and Voice Alerts
With one-touch controls, the BackBeat 903+ lets you easily answer and end calls, play and pause music, switch songs, turn the headset on or off, adjust the volume, and more. Enhanced voice alerts add hands-free convenience, telling you when there's an incoming call, when you've made or lost a connection, and when the battery is low. There's also built-in software that lets you monitor your headset's battery level on your iPhone. QuickPair functionality makes it easy to connect to your Bluetooth device.
Rugged Construction for Active Lifestyles
Made for busy lifestyles, and designed to be worn behind each ear, the BackBeat 903+ has a rugged, flexible construction, so you can take music and calls with you wherever you go. Each earpiece adjusts three ways for a custom fit. When you're finished using your headphones, you can quickly fold them up and store them in a protective carrying pouch (included)--or toss them straight into your bag.
The BackBeat 903+ allows up to seven hours of talk time and up to seven days of standby time. The battery can be fully charged in three hours.
The Plantronics BackBeat 903+ Bluetooth Headphones with Mic are backed by a one-year limited warranty.
What's in the Box
BackBeat 903+ Headphones with Mic, carrying pouch, and AC charger.
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1,038 of 1,080 people found the following review helpful
Product Packaging:Retail|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a very specific review to help others figure out if this product will fill a specific need. I couldn't find this info when I was making my purchasing decision so I'm leaving this review to help others.
In my case I purchased these headphones specifically for use with a desktop computer to use with skype and general music listening. The idea was to use these for 8 hours a day to listen to music and take 10-30 phone calls that come in on skype a day. This has worked great forever with plantronics wired headsets but I would like to be free of the wires.
What the specs and the other reviews I have seen don't point out is a very important design element in this headset, this headset doesn't support Multipoint. Which means The 903+ is essentially two discrete products in one. First there is a Mono Headset that provides mono sound through both ear pieces and has dual microphones. Second there is an excellent Stereo Headphone that has no Microphone function.
These two modes are completely separate. At any given time only the Headset function or the Headphone function can be active but not both. Therefore there is no way to combine the microphone and the stereo audio function. This has two implications: (1) You can't pair the headset with a phone; and the headphones with a separate physical media player at the same time. (2) Any device you connect can only actively be using either the headphone or the headset but not both at the same time. A single physical device would have to switch modes on the fly to use both.
On a cellphone with the latest bluetooth profiles these two modes will work great; you can listen to music in full stereo and when a call comes in the headphones mode shuts down and the headset function fires up.... Read more ›
In my case I purchased these headphones specifically for use with a desktop computer to use with skype and general music listening. The idea was to use these for 8 hours a day to listen to music and take 10-30 phone calls that come in on skype a day. This has worked great forever with plantronics wired headsets but I would like to be free of the wires.
What the specs and the other reviews I have seen don't point out is a very important design element in this headset, this headset doesn't support Multipoint. Which means The 903+ is essentially two discrete products in one. First there is a Mono Headset that provides mono sound through both ear pieces and has dual microphones. Second there is an excellent Stereo Headphone that has no Microphone function.
These two modes are completely separate. At any given time only the Headset function or the Headphone function can be active but not both. Therefore there is no way to combine the microphone and the stereo audio function. This has two implications: (1) You can't pair the headset with a phone; and the headphones with a separate physical media player at the same time. (2) Any device you connect can only actively be using either the headphone or the headset but not both at the same time. A single physical device would have to switch modes on the fly to use both.
On a cellphone with the latest bluetooth profiles these two modes will work great; you can listen to music in full stereo and when a call comes in the headphones mode shuts down and the headset function fires up.... Read more ›
271 of 283 people found the following review helpful
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Also own a Backbeat 906. When I decided to buy a second headset, I chose this 903+ without second thoughts even though there wasn't any price discounts for this newly released product. The sound quality, when listening to stereo music, is excellent.
A new and neat feature is that, after you turn on this headset, a female voice announces/whispers to you the approximate operating time left so that you know when you may need to charge the headset. The 906 instead uses LED light pattern (blink 1, 2, or 3 times) to indicate approximate battery life.
update: the microphone volume seems to be too weak. you may want to get a traditional headset for making calls. The 906 doesn't have this problem (but picks up much more background noise than the 903+, which has great noise-cancelling feature).
A new and neat feature is that, after you turn on this headset, a female voice announces/whispers to you the approximate operating time left so that you know when you may need to charge the headset. The 906 instead uses LED light pattern (blink 1, 2, or 3 times) to indicate approximate battery life.
update: the microphone volume seems to be too weak. you may want to get a traditional headset for making calls. The 906 doesn't have this problem (but picks up much more background noise than the 903+, which has great noise-cancelling feature).
190 of 205 people found the following review helpful
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Giving it a rating of "It's OK" for me is due almost entirely to the ergonomics of the design. The performance is quite good.
For starters, the sound quality on these headphones is great. Music on these surprised and impressed me, and hearing people during phone calls is easy. The size, feel, and button use of these, though, are not something that I like. Below are some details.
Music (+)
- To me, music sounds full and engaging. I was very pleasantly surprised by the amount of bass - as well as the quality of it. They sound good and not just boomy. Music performance is the biggest plus to this headset, IMO, and they do a good job with it.
Phone Calls (Neutral)
- On phone calls, people's voices come through clearly. I have no trouble at all hearing people on these.
- When I spoke through these, my brother indicated that I sounded just like my other bluetooth headsets. So, no better, but no worse.
- It was weird for me, though, talking with both ears plugged by these. The ear pieces fit in and partially block the ear canal. So, great for music, but it's like talking with your fingers partially covering your ears. I got used to and it's not a big complaint, but I prefer talking with my single-ear headset.
Ergonomics (-)
- IMO, the behind-the-ear portions are big and not comfortable to wear with glasses. Some of you won't be bothered by them, but I'm rating them lower because I don't find them very comfortable.
- The buttons aren't easy to use. Perhaps they will be with more practice, but I'm not sure. Pushing some of the buttons isn't very easy because pushing them puts force on the ear piece in a direction that tends to move it off my ear.... Read more ›
For starters, the sound quality on these headphones is great. Music on these surprised and impressed me, and hearing people during phone calls is easy. The size, feel, and button use of these, though, are not something that I like. Below are some details.
Music (+)
- To me, music sounds full and engaging. I was very pleasantly surprised by the amount of bass - as well as the quality of it. They sound good and not just boomy. Music performance is the biggest plus to this headset, IMO, and they do a good job with it.
Phone Calls (Neutral)
- On phone calls, people's voices come through clearly. I have no trouble at all hearing people on these.
- When I spoke through these, my brother indicated that I sounded just like my other bluetooth headsets. So, no better, but no worse.
- It was weird for me, though, talking with both ears plugged by these. The ear pieces fit in and partially block the ear canal. So, great for music, but it's like talking with your fingers partially covering your ears. I got used to and it's not a big complaint, but I prefer talking with my single-ear headset.
Ergonomics (-)
- IMO, the behind-the-ear portions are big and not comfortable to wear with glasses. Some of you won't be bothered by them, but I'm rating them lower because I don't find them very comfortable.
- The buttons aren't easy to use. Perhaps they will be with more practice, but I'm not sure. Pushing some of the buttons isn't very easy because pushing them puts force on the ear piece in a direction that tends to move it off my ear.... Read more ›
31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By B. Muslu
Product Packaging:Retail
First off, my main reason for these headphones are to be used at the gym.
Ive had 3 wired headphones before this and after breaking 2 Sony in-ear bud headphones at $50 each, I figure its time for a wireless.
Ive been searching for bluetooth headphones to be used with my Blackberry Bold 9650 for months now. Ive been looking at the Sony IS800, Jaybird Freedom, and Plantronics Backbeat 903. (I was only look for in-ear headphones) Ill do a quick run down between these.
The Sony IS800 loooks like an excellent product, but for $100+ its hard to purchase them when its only features are Play/Pause and Answer Call. (BTW, Im still looking at purchasing them anyway because of the simple design) These are nothing more than a bluetooth in-ear bud headphone that lasts about 2-3 hours which is ok with me.
The Jaybird Freedom was my first pick but they no longer make them anymore and are very hard to find. I found them on ebay for $120+ and that was used. I will not buy a used item after it was in another persons ear. These headphones were great after reading specs and reviews. They were waterproof/sweatproof and had all the features wou would need. Play/pause, Skip/next, Answer Call/Disconnect, Volume.
The Plantronics Backbeat 903 was a good product and I purchased these from a local AT&T store for $100. I used them for about 2 weeks to try them out, but I was not to impressed with them and also I saw them on ebay and amazon at the time for about &70. The sound was OK on them only because it looks like they were designed to let you listen to music and hear whats going on in the outside world while you are outdoors. After using them at the gym and hearing alot of the TOUGH GUY STEROID users grunting with the ear phones on, I had to return them.... Read more ›
Ive had 3 wired headphones before this and after breaking 2 Sony in-ear bud headphones at $50 each, I figure its time for a wireless.
Ive been searching for bluetooth headphones to be used with my Blackberry Bold 9650 for months now. Ive been looking at the Sony IS800, Jaybird Freedom, and Plantronics Backbeat 903. (I was only look for in-ear headphones) Ill do a quick run down between these.
The Sony IS800 loooks like an excellent product, but for $100+ its hard to purchase them when its only features are Play/Pause and Answer Call. (BTW, Im still looking at purchasing them anyway because of the simple design) These are nothing more than a bluetooth in-ear bud headphone that lasts about 2-3 hours which is ok with me.
The Jaybird Freedom was my first pick but they no longer make them anymore and are very hard to find. I found them on ebay for $120+ and that was used. I will not buy a used item after it was in another persons ear. These headphones were great after reading specs and reviews. They were waterproof/sweatproof and had all the features wou would need. Play/pause, Skip/next, Answer Call/Disconnect, Volume.
The Plantronics Backbeat 903 was a good product and I purchased these from a local AT&T store for $100. I used them for about 2 weeks to try them out, but I was not to impressed with them and also I saw them on ebay and amazon at the time for about &70. The sound was OK on them only because it looks like they were designed to let you listen to music and hear whats going on in the outside world while you are outdoors. After using them at the gym and hearing alot of the TOUGH GUY STEROID users grunting with the ear phones on, I had to return them.... Read more ›
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great running/workout headphones!
I have had many BT headphones and have been looking for the best one for outdoor activities/gym, I think this product might be it. Read more
Published 3 hours ago by Foye
2.0 out of 5 stars
Good sound, lousy ergonomics
Used with: iphone4S
Sound Quality: Excellent but not useful due to poor fit and wind-noise.
Ergonomics: Terrible. I can't get these things fit nicely. Read more
Sound Quality: Excellent but not useful due to poor fit and wind-noise.
Ergonomics: Terrible. I can't get these things fit nicely. Read more
Published 5 hours ago by Dgmunoz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best toy I've bought myself in awhile.
Especially for the price, this product is excellent. I use it on my jogs, usually 45 minutes each, 4-5 days a week. Totally stands up to the sweat, great sound, and easy to use. Read more
Published 9 hours ago by Kevin A.
3.0 out of 5 stars
get what you pay for
I owned many pairs of Bluetooth headset and those are the most disappointing.
Pros: Light, theres mic that pick up sound so you dont have to take them out when someone... Read more
Pros: Light, theres mic that pick up sound so you dont have to take them out when someone... Read more
Published 10 hours ago by PA_inc
3.0 out of 5 stars
Constant Use, Constant Abuse.
Pros: Easy to pair with devices. Solid stereo sound with both media and phone calls. Battery life seems to be as indicated. Read more
Published 1 day ago by suprtzar
5.0 out of 5 stars
my favorite bluetooth headset
I have loved Plantronics stuff for years, when I started a job as a project manager all the other managers had the hands free Plantronics set for the landline phones and I loved... Read more
Published 5 days ago by drpharmer
4.0 out of 5 stars
903+
I like this product. This is my second one (after a couple of years, the first one stopped taking a charge). Read more
Published 6 days ago by temporary
5.0 out of 5 stars
love it
So I had this pair last year but I left them somewhere and could not find them.... newer items came out but I had to get the same exact ones again, because they are very good... Read more
Published 6 days ago by Thomas Halpin
2.0 out of 5 stars
Sweat shorts it out.
I had mine for about two weeks and the sweat ended up rendering one side of the unit worthless. Not sweat proof at all
Published 7 days ago by Shannon Miller
1.0 out of 5 stars
blinking red, heating up, not charging
had my backbeat for over a year. all was fine until a few days ago it started heating up when being charged and still "uncharged" when unplugged. Not sure what is wrong. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Student of Life
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