Customer Reviews

Plantronics Voyager 510 Recertified Bluetooth Headset (Silver)

5 star:		(31)
4 star:		(12)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

This is my 2nd Voyager 510. I still have the other one I just wanted to have two so I can always have one charged and ready to go. I've thrown a lot of money away on Bluetooth headsets - but this has been a reliable unit and sounds fantastic. Other devices I've used people have complained of echoes or tunnel sound effect - and this one has been almost perfect. My friend has the cute Plantronics 925 which picks up every background noise that's out there which is really annoying for the one who has to hear you speak thru the 925; the 510 filters out the noises better and sounds like you're talking on a regular phone. It's not as cute as the newer models like the 925 or Jabra's....but the 510 is quality.

The only downside I had from this transaction was that the charger received with the phone was broken. Since I already have a charger it really wasn't a big of a deal to me. I did call Amazon for a possible charger replacement - but I would have had to send back the entire bluetooth. I guess that's the only downside to purchasing a recertified unit - something might be wrong with it. I wish the folks who certified it would have checked a/c charger. Other than that...for the discounted price.....it's a fantastic deal on a quality blue tooth ear piece. The on/off button is a minor issue - very easy to turn on and off by pushing or sliding up a small plastic button. I for one don't mind this because I don't want to accidentally turn off my Bluetooth. Now I've got two great Voyager 510's and I should be good to go for quite some time.

I've just had to replace the Plantronics 510 Voyager that I've had for over 2 years because I twisted it incorrectly when trying to adapt it for use on my right ear instead of my left and that errant twist apparently broke a wire inside renedering it useless. This was my error and not an indication of the quality of the headset.

I am replacing it with the exact same thing as this is the best headset I've had the experience of using. I've had several over the years...jabra, another plantronics. The 510 Voyager has the best audio clarity of them all and people tell me my voice sounds clear and strong. Some people can't believe I'm using my cell-pone.

The only thing I don't like about this headset is the on-off button can be difficult to press. It's just a bad design of that particular feature but all things considered, I think this headset is an outstanding bargain considering it's performance.

UPDATE: March 4, 2009: Unfortunately I've had to return the "Recertified" Voyager 510 because the battery life was not per specifications or what I was accustomed to with my previous 510. The battery did not hold a charge for very long thus the talk time and standby time was diminished. I've returned the unit and have reordered the "normal" 510 for $10 more.

This is my first bluetooth headset. Within five minutes of opening the box, I had it paired with my computer (has a built in bluetooth module) and my Blackberry Pearl. I bought it primarily to use with Skype and it works great. (once you have the headset paired to the computer, you need to go into Skype's Sound options to set the bluetooth device as the default speaker and microphone).

The headset is comfortable and sound quality is good. Range is OK - about 25 feet - but is severely diminished by walls. As long as I am in the same room as my phone or computer it works great.

After using this, there is no way that I would go back to a corded headset! Highly recommended!

Two notes:
1) The recertified model comes with a 3 month warranty instead of the standard one year.
2) I am using Windows Vista Business 32 SP1 and found the pairing process to be straight forward and painless.

This product is better then the newer model. Sounds great and battery life is very long. My son uses it with his PS3 and it works fantastic. I use it ith my various cell phones and it sounds perfect. No one can tell I am on a cell phone much less a headset. I have tried at least 10 other headsets and this one tops them all.

I bought the recertified one, and have had no trouble. Used to have a Plantronics 310 and people complained about the static when I was driving. Not so with the 510. I can be standing outside in the wind and it's fine.

I bought this for my husband, who is a truck driver. We tried numerous other hands-free sets for his cell phone, but this one is, by far, the best. I can hear only him! Very little background noise. This headset rocks!

I ordered this wanting to try talking with a bluetooth headset, and it works very well. The sound quality is crystal clear, the microphone works very well, the battery life is outstanding, and it's very comfortable to wear. I actually kind of forgot I was wearing this after a while.

As good as the quality is, though, the style is a little more severe in person. It's a little TOO star-treky for my taste, personally. But hey, if that's your kind of thing, this is the best headset you'll find, especially for the price.

If there is a difference between brand new and this (refurbished), I can't see it.

I had previously purchased this headset new for my husband, who liked it a lot and used it daily. I bought that one in 2006 and it only just now died (2010), so it had a long and useful life. Last year, I decided to get one for myself, and went for the refurbished model to save a little money. Mistake, mistake. The first one I was sent had a faulty volume button, so I promptly exchanged it, without fuss. The replacement worked fine, and I liked it very well, until it started turning on and off randomly while I was using it, and finally and suddenly died a few months ago. This replacement refurb model lasted about eight months, which, sadly, is beyond the return period, but far too short a life for this item, in my opinion. I did like this model, so I will be buying new ones for my husband and myself in the very near future.

This is a great device and the price was fantastic. it is comfortable and works great. I was planning to buy another one but the price now exceeds brand new so I will pass on getting another.

I bought this headset from another company several months ago. It's not the most expensive Bluetooth headset, but it seemed to have good reviews. My nanny accidentally washed, and dried it after I forgot it in a pair of my shorts. It seemed broken, as it wouldn't light up when I tried to turn it on. I ordered two more as a replacement, of the reconditioned ones, as they were cheaper. My wife unknowingly plugged it in to recharge, as she thought it was hers, which wasn't run through the laundry. It took a charge, and works great! I cannot believe it! I'd give this item 6 stars if I could...