Plantronics Discovery 665A Bluetooth Headset (Black/Silver)

by Plantronics

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 2.2 x 8.4 inches ; 5.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001F50T6E
• Item model number: Disvovery 665A
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,187 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Fusing cutting-edge technology with a sleek, ultra-light and discreet design, the Plantronics Discovery 665A Bluetooth headset is a great choice for road warriors who need reliable access to communication in the car. It includes a vehicle power charger with call indicator light helps ensure it's always ready when you need it. Ultra-lightweight at just 9 grams (0.3 ounces), it can be worn in either ear and it comes with three gel ear pieces and an optional ear stabilizer for an optimal fit.

The Discovery 665 utilizes Plantronics' AudioIQ digital signal processing (DSP) technology for automatic noise control. For incoming calls, AudioIQ automatically adapts to background noise levels--from a quiet taxi to a noisy city street--and intelligently improves the receive quality, clarity and volume level. For outgoing calls, AudioIQ reduces background noise for listeners up to 7-8 decibels, or by approximately 50 percent. It also minimizes interference from artifacts such as speech distortions to maintain exceptionally clear voice intelligibility.

Keep your eyes on the road while using your phone with headset controls. Adjust the volume or mute calls without having to fumble for your phone. If your cell phone supports it, you can redial the last number called or use voice-activated dialing. Use the vehicle power charger--which plugs into your car's cigarette lighter adapter--to ensure it's always charged and ready for use. You can also easily recharge the headset from your laptop computer with the mini USB adapter (included).

Lightweight and sleek, the Discovery 665 provides stylish long-wearing comfort. With innovative QuickPair technology, the Discovery 665 quickly and easily pairs with your cell phone or other Bluetooth device. (If you do not pair it within 10 minutes, it will turn off and re-pair when turned back on.)

Specifications

• Talk time: Up to 3.5 hours
• Standby time: Up to 80 hours
• Technology: Bluetooth 2.0
• Bluetooth compatibility: Cell phones and Bluetooth devices that support hands-free and headset profiles
• Range: 33 feet (10 meters)
• Headset controls: Call answer/end, volume, mute, support for last number redial, voice activated dialing, LED light show indicates incoming call
• Charging options: Mini-USB Adapter, Vehicle Power Charger

QuickPair Pairing Instructions
Headsets with QuickPair are automatically in pairing mode when powered on until paired with the first device.

• Step 1: Start with headset powered OFF. Hold down headset Call Control button for four seconds--release when Indicator Light flashes red and blue. Headset is now discoverable. Headset will remain discoverable until it is paired with its first device.

• Step 2: Use your device’s menu to enter its pairing mode and select 220Plantronics on the display. 0000 is the pairing passkey.

• Subsequent Pairings: To manually place headset in Pairing Mode, begin with the headset turned off, then press the call control button for 8-10 seconds until the headset indicator light flashes red and blue. The headset is now in pairing mode for the next 60 seconds. To pair with a phone, repeat Step 2.

• Reconnection for Previously Paired Devices: If the Bluetooth phone and your Plantronics Bluetooth headset have been out of range for an extended amount of time or if the headset and/or phone were turned off and do not automatically reconnect, simply do a short press of the call control button and the devices will reconnect.

What's in the Box
Headset, AC charger, printed operating instructions

Product Description

Introducing Plantronics Discovery 665A, a Bluetooth headset with AudioIQ digitally enhanced sound - ideal for in-car use. Headset easily pairs with most Bluetooth phones. Includes 3 soft gel eartips (S, M, L) for a secure comfortable fit, and an optional earloop. Also includes a charging pocket, a convenient way to charge, store and transport the headset when not in use. LED light visually indicates incoming calls when charging. Multiple charging options, included USB charger, and a vehicle charger - so you can charge at home, on your PC at work, or in your car. Headset weighs 9 grams, has up to 3.5 hours of talk time and 80 hours of standby on one charge. Bluetooth Version 2.0

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works Great, December 19, 2008

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Fly Bye "Toy Lover" (S.L.C. Utah) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Plantronics Discovery 665A Bluetooth Headset (Black/Silver) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

Great product. I have no problem hearing anyone and they can hear me just fine. Love that I can use it without needing the ear hook due to when I wear sunglasses it doesn't hurt to have this on at the same time. The button to turn on and off is a little hard to push especially if the unit is in my ear and I want to end a call, I have to grab the whole thing and push the button to end a call but other than that it is a great earpiece.

25 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Charger connector still a bad design, April 17, 2009

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Fran-Mike (MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Plantronics Discovery 665A Bluetooth Headset (Black/Silver) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

This is not about the seller, but about a design issue that Plantronics has yet to address through this model (665). I purchased the 665 after my Plantronics 520 stopped recharging (I had it for about 9 months). The issue for the 520 was that the snap connector used in the recharger design (like a snap button on a shirt) sometimes stayed connected and sometimes didn't according to the recharging indicator light--just before I replaced this unit, it connected for only seconds before the recharging indicator light turned off. I bought the 665 because I thought Plantronics had replaced this connector with a mini-USB, but unfortunately that was only partly true. The recharging plastic module (like a little plastic sleeve) that I could plug the 665 into used a mini-USB connector which maintained a snug, good connection. However, the plastic module used the same faulty snap adapter on its bottom as my previous 520 headset for connecting to the recharging cord which plugged into the power source. As a result, I had the same problem that I had with the 520--it didn't stay connected according to the recharging indicator light. This second time around, the 665 wouldn't fully charge from the time I received it!! The light would indicate it was connected for a few seconds and then would disconnect even though the snap connector was firmly snapped together. In researching this problem, it seems that I am not alone in having this problem. there appeared to be no easy fix, so I returned it.

MESSAGE TO PLANTRONICS: Please give up on the snap type connector that you are using for recharging--IT IS SIMPLY AN EXTREMELY POOR DESIGN WHICH DOESN'T WORK WELL AT ALL!!!!

Other feedback: Very comfortable, fits ear well, and good sound quality in and out. I would have kept the unit and been pretty happy had I been able to get a charge into it! With a working recharger connector, I would have rated this a 4 with no difficulty.

Hopefully sometime in the near future, Plantronics will wise up and use a recharging adapter design that will maintain a secure connection. Until that happens, I will not be purchasing any more of their bluetooth headsets!

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Bad quality, bad design, January 18, 2009

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Jad Naous "Jad" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Plantronics Discovery 665A Bluetooth Headset (Black/Silver) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

The good:
- battery life is decent
- features like redial, mute, voice command work well
- volume range is perfect
- The gel earpieces are comfortable
- Excellent range. My phone was upstairs, and I was downstairs and I could continue my call just fine.
- comes with both a car and usb charger.
- again: usb charger

The bad:
- 5 months after I bought it, I started hearing crackling noise on all calls. I called plantronics, and they said they will replace it, but what happens after the warranty expires?
- The gel earpiece keeps coming off and falling on the floor. I was sick of having to look for it and retracing my steps every time I wanted to use so I eventually glued it on.
- That flashing LED must be the worst design decision ever. At night, it lights up the whole room, so I have to turn it off when I go to sleep. It's also very distracting for people around you if you have it in your ear and for you if it's in front of you on the table for example.

I would not buy it again or recommend buying this headset.