Customer Reviews

Plantronics UPEPB Ear Plug

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

This is the only headset I've tried that actually doesn't fall out or hurt. The part that wraps around the ear is flexable and keeps the earpeice close enough to the ear to hear well. No constant pushing to keep it in, like a plain earbud or even one of those jelly type things. Also, it is not big and obvious looking. The mic picks up sound very well. When talking to another person, they couldn't tell I was using a headset. I was worried that without a boom, that the mic may not be able to pick up my voice as well. Not so. Even with my car radio on, my conversations get through just fine. Excellent quality and worth the price. In fact, my husband borrowed it and won't give it back! Guess I'll buy another one.

I am very surprised how well the microphone works without sounding distant or like a speakerphone. I've even tested it myself by calling a couple of my own different voice mail boxes and leaving messages. And no one on the other end during conversations has had any problem hearing me, or even seems to know that I am on anything other than a regualar handset. I use this headset with a Plantronics 900mhz wireless transmitter with handset lifter with a business phone system. Ironically, even the Plantronics rep advised against using one of the cell phone line of headsets with their office phone headset amplifiers, but didn't offer much reason why, maybe because they retail for $100 less. But I wanted something very small and simple to wear while I am on and off the phone at work. I will have to say the wirelss headset amp that I use does have different settings for both headset and microphone, so maybe I have it set just right to compensate for whatever difference there is between cordless phone and cell phone headsets , if there is any difference at all. All I know is that I havn't had to mess with the settings at all and it works excellent, no more trying to do a two handed job at work while holding a office phone handset in one hand or on my neck. As for the special ear hook design, I didn't like it. It's ok to wear for say less than 10 minutes, but any longer than that, and my ear would get sore from the inside and out, I guess because of the slight bit of pressure from the rubber ear hook. The hook also makes it a bit difficult to take in and out quickly with one hand when answering calls. But I liked the quality of the phone so much, I deciced to modify it. I ripped off the rubber ear hook, and ground the edge down smooth, so now I have a regualar earbud headset! Easy to take in and out and works excellent.

I purchased this headset earlier this year to use primarily at home. The design is comfortable for an in-the-ear device, and it stays in place quite well. The speaker sound quality is very good, but the microphone leaves something to be desired. When I use it outside on the street, my friends often cannot hear my voice, and even in a quiet room, people complain that it can be difficult to hear.

All in all, a useful headset.

I have so dang many headsets at home I could open a store. A friend gave me this one after he listened to me complain about the one I was using. This is the BEST headset out there. The sound quality is superb as is the voice quality (no one even knows I am talking on my cell). And I LOVE the earplug set up! When I finally figured out how to put it on so it would be comfortable I have to say it's so comfortable I forget it's there. I hate to admit it but, I frequently make a fool of myself getting out of my Cruiser then getting my head yanked back into the car because I'm still hooked to the phone. I highly recommend this headset, more so than the one that looks the same but has a short adjustable boom mike. Of course, I am a diehard Plantronics fan. Best quality headsets out there. Can't beat the quality of sound, lack of interference or comfort. Go for it.

I have been using this headset for years. I even bought one for my wife and she loves it too. It is very comfurtable on the ear when driving. You leave it there and pull it down a bit when you get a call. I have tried dozens of headsets and this is the only one both my wife and I like.

I have tried many headsets and this is absolutely the best one I've used yet. The sound is great on both ends, it is so easy to put on and it is very comfortable. The thing I love about it the most is that it is so small and compact. It is very hard to find the right headset. I've tried 7 headsets and this is the best one. My bluetooth was too heavy, the sound quality wasn't good and the voice activation didn't work properly. I've had headsets that were too big to fit in a pocket and took up too much room in my purse, some are too obtrusive on your face, another was very heavy and had really bad sound quality. One would fall out of my ear another one hurt my ear. Another one I had took too long to put on and by the time it was on my ear I'd miss a call. This one is small, easy to transport and practically invisible on the face. It is very comfortable, easy to put on, stays in place, and has great sound. It's the best one I've tried.

This is the best "teardrop" (small dangling microphone)low-profile design headset I've seen. The only one that compares is the "Motorola Hands Free Silver Headset for all Motorola Headset Compatible Phones" which doesn't stay in as well, but has a better distance between the mic and the earphone. But the problem with both is that they break easily.

While I like the form factor of this device, it has poor voice pick-up. I have an LG VX6000 with voice dial. I cannot voice dial with this headset--the poor voice quality does not allow the phone to recognize my instructions. *In order for a person to hear me clearly, I have to bring the mic over so it's right next to my mouth.

Also, the earbud "bands" continue to pop off--very poor design. It's fairly comfortable as far as earbuds go, but it's a pretty low-quality device. Skip this and buy something better.

This is a wonderful design for your ear, clean sound / snug fit....but the quality seems to be less than desirable; they keep failing, after just a few months. I think the wire is too thin if you wind it up and put it in your pocket too many times it develops a short and starts to cut out. Too bad i love how it works when it works.

Overall, I like this product. It is easy to put on and use. However, I have a smallish ear canal and could wish for a smaller or softer plug for prolonged use. Short-term, it's okay, though. Of course, I'm not sure that I could find anything smaller.....