Plantronics Voyager 520 Bluetooth Headset [Retail Packaging]

by Plantronics

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 2.2 inches ; 5.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001DETCUG
• Item model number: 75859-01
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,083 customer reviews)

Product Description

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In the car, at the airport, or on the job, the Plantronics Voyager 520 delivers business quality audio performance, while its versatile design provides a secure fit for all day wearing comfort wherever your meetings take you. The noise-canceling microphone filters distracting background noise so you can be easily heard while the innovative wind screen minimizes wind noise. This user-friendly headset offers convenient one-touch call controls and a desktop charging cradle. And if you use two Bluetooth phones, the integrated multipoint technology lets you easily switch between them with the same headset. The battery provides up to eight hours of talk time and 180 hours of standby when fully charged.

Features

• Noise Canceling Microphone: Reduces distracting noise so callers hear you, not your surroundings.
• Fits As Good As It Looks: The earloop swivels to fit either ear, and the proven design delivers a comfortable, secure fit.
• Less Wind Noise: Innovative wind screen reduces the wind noise that your callers hear.
• One Easy Button: Place calls, answer calls, and adjust the volume with one convenient button.
• Stay Connected: Multipoint technology allows you to stay connected with two Bluetooth mobile phones.
• Store and Charge: Compact desktop cradle for a convenient place to store and charge your headset.
• Easy Bluetooth Pairing: Plantronics QuickPair technology lets you easily pair the headset with your Bluetooth mobile phone.
• Hours of Active Use: Up to 8 hours of talk time and 180 hours of standby time from a single charge.
• Technology: Bluetooth 2.0, supporting devices with headset and hands-free profiles
• Range: Up to 33 feet (10 meters)
• Controls: Volume, call answer/end, last number redial, voice-activated dialing (requires compatible handset)

What's in the Box
Headset, ear tip, ear loop, AC charger, desktop charging cradle, printed operating instructions

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.

Product Description

Plantronics Voyager 520 Voyager 520 Bluetooth Headset

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

741 of 751 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic bluetooth headset! October 6, 2007

By S in Los Angeles

In my search for the perfect bluetooth headset, they ALL require compromises... it sounds great, but it's uncomfortable to wear for extended periods... it's lightweight, but the person on the other end can't always hear me... works great, but the batteries die in the middle of an average day or the volume can't be raised loud enough... you get the idea.

Well, Plantronics has come out with the Voyager 520, and it requires, for me, the minimum amount of compromise of any headset I've tried, and I've tried a LOT!

First, it utilizes a soft rubber ear bud which is cone shaped to fit in your ear canal, but is soft enough to not irritate your ears. The hook is made of firm plastic near the head set, then transitions into a soft, clear rubber for the portion of the hook that rests on your ear, so that the hook conforms to your ear, rather then forcing your ear to conform to it! The ear bud directs the sound of the person you're speaking with into your ear, providing sufficiently loud volume while blocking out external noise! You'll actually need to lower the volume on this headset, if you're using it in a quiet environment! Now that's a nice change.

First compromise... (yeah, there are still compromises, even on this head set!), it's larger then many other bt head sets. BUT... it's lightweight, and it's size allows for battery life that goes on and on and on. While I'd prefer a smaller size (think Samsung WEP 200, Nokia BH 800), I'll take the moderately larger form factor, if it delivers better sound quality in both directions, and longer battery life, and the 520 delivers on both counts (again, compromise...)

Second compromise... noise cancellation. Yes, the Voyager 520 DOES have noise cancellation, but frankly, it's not as strong as, or as good as the Aliph Jawbone, or the BlueAnt Z9, but it does work. Will it eliminate the thunder of a roaring 747, while you're standing on the runway at LAX? No. Will you look like you have a cheese grater stuck to the side of your face while using it? Again, NO!

Compromise.

The 520 also brings with it a desk charging cradle (cheap plastic), offers the user to connect to two bt devices, displays battery level each time you turn it on, etc. etc. Go to Plantronics site, if you really need/want all of the minutia.

Bottom line... If you don't mind it's conservative looks and slightly larger size, and you want EXCELLENT sound quality, great comfort and long battery life from your Bluetooth head set, check this one out.

You just may find it's worth the compromise!

183 of 191 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good, almost as good as the 510 (but not quite) December 5, 2007

By Mr. Ed

I've tried them all: Moto, Jabra, Cardio, Plantronics 320 (junk), Jawbone (2 stars), and nothing came close to outperforming my trusty old Plantronics 510. Funky form factor, but great battery life and excellent sound quality. The new Plantronics 520 comes close in sound quality, but is more comfortable and looks better. Overall, a solid performer and recommended.

72 of 73 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Plantronics Voyager 520 Feedbck June 22, 2008

By J. T. Pedersen

Amazon Verified Purchase

[Updated 12/29/2010]:
I have had two of the 520's now. Beyond my initial comments below (items 3+), over time, I have learned two things of significant value.

1) The rubber ear hook will detach itself from it's base (black arm) over time. The first time I tried using adhesive to reattach it; using super glue (my error) dissolved the rubber right in my hands. Replacing it, the second 520's rubber hook in almost totally detached...Plantronics will not assist in giving any guidance...other than 'buy another headset.' Was rather disappointed they wouldn't provide 'any' guidance. As the rubber progressively detachs, the phone is increasingly prone to not staying on your ear (duh<g>).

2) Handset-to-Headset ange is deplorable. With my 510, I could leave the phone on my desk, and wander through the house during a call, and easily get 30' (with doors/walls in-between) before audio started fuzzing out. With the 520s, range is -very- short. There are occasions where, if I've had the phone on my belt, and the headset on the opposing ear, I'd get static when turning my head. With the handset on my desk, the 520 headset will not let me go more than about 6'--direct line of sight--from the handset (iPhone 4). Even with the iPhone 3G previously, range was deplorable though not 'quite' as bad as with the i'4.

3) The concerns about the docking station that have been made are way overblown and don't quite represent the situation. It's not that they give you something you have to 'put together', per se. Rather they send you the docking station (assembled) with the charger separate. By the way, it's the exact same charger you get with the 510, in case you are upgrading.

Basically you get another '510' type charger -and- a docking station. If you decide you want to use the little docking stand, you just take the rubber foot off (it's only a two-piece unit), insert the adapter end into a little socket, and put it back together. In short, don't let all the reviews about...why didn't they give it to you assembled...bother you in the slightest. If they had, then we'd see reviews about...why didn't they give it to me separate...I don't need a docking station for travel.

4) As for the 520 itself, I find it definitely has superb sound quality compared to the 510. The 510 seemed to lose its edge during its life. The 520 has a noticeably better sound quality for recipients of my calls (I've asked...after the call), and it is also better for me on my end.

The earpiece now is more of a shaped 'waveguide', channeling the audio more directly into your ear. I can see how it might not work for everyone, but in my case it works beautifully.