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(More customer reviews)Overall, good headphones. I won't really comment on the quality of the audio, because it's so subjective... but I can say that I'm satisfied. Using headphones without wires simply makes you wonder why they all can't be this way; once you try them, the convenience is hard to beat.
The battery life appears to be excellent for both the headphones, and the analog adapter (which you also have to charge, it's the transmitter for the signal.) On full charge, my iPod died before the headset+transmitter. Nice.
However, there are two issues to be aware of. Using the adapter, there is an audio lag. It's about .5 seconds. This isn't noticeable with audio, but once you watch video... it's a problem. I have a video iPod and was disappointed with the lack of lip-synching. Strangely, the lag appears to be slightly variable... sometimes it's half a second, but when I mute the audio with the headset, then unmute, the lag appears to be slightly less. Always present, but variable. In any case, it's enough where you will not want to watch television or a movie this way.
Since I also wanted to use the headset in my home, without disturbing others at night, it's a significant drawback.
The second issue is cosmetic, and a nitpick. In use, the headset flashes a bright blue ring of light around the right earphone. It's very bright and practically screams "Look at me!"
Not really my bag, but that might be your thing. ;)
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Update (12/23/2006)
The quality of the plastics/assembly has proven disappointing.
After several months, some hairline cracks appeared, and shortly afterwards, pieces of plastic around the hinges started breaking off. Internally, pieces began rattling as well... and after a year, it would no longer charge unless you moved one of the headphone speakers around in a specific position. Finally, the left headphone just gave up. Terrible!
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The Plantronics Pulsar 590A Bluetooth Stereo Headset delivers remarkable sound quality with the ultimate convenience of wireless freedom. With this super-handy headset, you can seamlessly switch between your Bluetooth phone and your other favorite Bluetooth compatible devices. With up to 12 hours of talk time and 10 hours of listening time, you can enjoy wireless stereo sound on laptops, PCs, TVs, DVD and MP3 players while remaining connected to your phone.
The 590A features stereo sound for superior audio performance. With the universal adapter, the device plugs directly into most 3.5-millimeter audio devices, including the popular iPods. One of the handiest features on this headset is the ability to seamlessly switch between calls and music or movies. You'll never miss a call while you're listening to music or watching a DVD. The telescoping voice tube gives you clear calls and allows for discreet conversations, so you won't feel the need to raise your voice to be heard. The foldable headset design is perfect for travel and compact storage. Plus, with the adjustable headband and pillow-soft ear cushions, you'll experience a superior fit and excellent wearing comfort. The device features dedicated buttons that allow call and music control functions directly on the headset. And when it's not in use, the convenient desktop charging stand will power-up your A590 and safely store your headset.
What's in the Box Foldable headset, AC charger, in-flight cable, USB charger, and travel case.
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