BlueAnt X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset

Product Description

The X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset is a portable multi-function device utilizing the latest cutting edge technologies allowing you to stream high quality music and make voice calls using a mobile phone, pda, or computer - without wires attached to the headset. Connect directly to A2DP ( Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) compatible phones and computers or utilize the supplied BlueAnt Audio Streamer to connect to any MP3 player, iPod, or DVD etc and stream music direct while answering calls from a phone. A2DP technology is a new music revolution allowing you to send CD quality stereo music from one device to another without wires. A2DP is stereo music sent over Bluetooth without the hassle of plugging cables. Bluetooth Wireless Technology with A2DP technology makes mobile phones, pda's and computers capable of streaming music directly to products such as the X5 Stereo Headset. Lithium-Polymer battery lasts up to 12 hours during music playback and handsfree mode and up to 200 hours in standby mode Convenient, Removable and rechargeable battery packs (full recharge takes about 3 hours) Detachable mini-USB Microphone Small and compact Convenient and comfortable neckband can be folded for carrying around Wireless Stream Stereo Music when listening to portable audio devices or PC Control music playlists and playback of PDAs and Mobiles using remote control AVRCP Bluetooth Handsfree functionality - Bluetooth Specification V1.2 Wirelessly Stream Stereo Music Audio Frequency Range - 20 Hz ~ 22,000 Hz; Audio S/N>80dB Compatible with most Bluetooth Mobile Phones, Smartphones PDAs and almost any PC or Macintosh with a microphone input and stereo output

Amazon.com Product Description

If you have a Bluetooth phone, computer, or PDA that supports the A2DP stereo headset profile, you owe it to yourself to check out the X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset. This lightweight, comfortable headset allows you to wirelessly stream high quality music and make voice calls, bringing your enjoyment of music, VOIP, and cell phone calls to the next level. The headset also ships with a device called the BlueAnt Audio and Voice Streamer, which connects to any MP3 player, iPod, or other audio device via a standard 3.5mm audio jack and streams stereo music directly to the headset.

In addition to music listening, the X5 lets you wirelessly communicate via your favorite VOIP program. The headset comes with a detachable microphone, as well as USB and AC charging options, making the X5 a complete mobile communications accessory for people who want wireless freedom. The compact, removable, and rechargeable battery lasts for more than 12 hours, giving you plenty of time between charges. The X5 is comfortable, too, with an ergonomic design that includes a collapsible neckband for easy portability. The headset stores Bluetooth pairing information for up to 10 different devices so it's always ready to go with all your gadgets. The X5 supports the Bluetooth 1.2 specification, and it's compatible with the handsfree, headset, A2DP, and AVRCP profiles. Before purchase, make sure your devices support these profiles to ensure compatibility.

What's in the Box
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset, A2DP Audio and Voice Streamer, detachable microphone, 3.5mm stereo cable, 3.5mm to stereo and mono Y-cable, 2 rechargeable li-polymer batteries, 2 USB charging cables, AC charger, 2 foam speaker covers, user manual, and quick start guide.

Customer Reviews:

Please try with the streamer before you blame the headphones for your bad phone........2007-11-25

Your phone is the problem if you think these headphones sound bad. Strictly speaking on the sound quality, they are equal to Bose Quiet comfort headphones in reproduction. They are not sound canceling (over rated anyway.. believe me) They are not very comfortable... like any on ear headphone.

People are consistently saying these headphones have bad audio quality. I have not tried them as a hands free device, but I did notice when paired to my Q, it does take a second to switch profiles. If your phone does not support a stereo headphone profile, your sound will be horrible.
Try it with the "streamer" it sounds just fine. They are quality "sport" headphones. If you are listening to MP3s they provide more quality than MP3 is capable of.

Save Yourself the Frustration.......2007-11-19

Worked swell for a few days...then just died. Called customer service, got voicemail during the hours they said they were open, left a message, never received a return call. Called again in 4 days, voice mail again, again no return call. Called a third time, finally got through. Asked me if I dropped it in the water! No, just used it, took it off, set it down and then it wouldn't work again. CS told me that the battery terminals get dirty (after a few days?) so I should remove and reseat the battery. Did that, came back to life....but now the headset won't go into pairing mode....Overall, not work the hassle.

Good sound, lacking features.......2007-11-07

I got a pair of these a while back, and although the sound quality is very good, there are several serious problems with this headset.

1. The microphone goes in the same slot as the USB for charging. Many times I've picked up my headset, and wondering why the caller can't hear me, just to realize I forgot to plug the microphone back.

2. Battery life time has gone downhill, and fast. It's at the point now (in less than 1 year) that I need to try to replace this battery, but I have no idea where to find this battery...

3. I switched to an iPhone a few months ago, and although it works with the iPhone, the pairing has to be done every time. What's worse, it can lose the pairing arbitrarily it seems. I don't know if this is an iPhone issue, but the Motorola HT820 that my wife uses does not have this problem.

In the end, I can't recommend this headset. I just placed an order for the Motorola HT820 instead, even though it's sound quality is not as good as the BlueAnt X5's.

Decent, but not great........2007-08-02

I've had these headphones for 6 months now. They have served me well. The #1 best feature is that the battery is swappable between the headset and the puck--though the battery life is so good that I've rarely needed to do it. For mediocre performance, you are getting your money's worth. The size isn't adjustable and it's kinda uncomfortable on my ears. It doesn't fold up quite as compactly as the pictures would have you believe.

However, I have just put on a pair of Plantronics P590 headphones. Now I am no audiophile, and I never really had a problem with the sound quality on my BlueAnts, but believe me when I tell you the Plantronics sound way, WAY better and are more comfortable too. I am suddenly regretting my purchase of the BlueAnts.

Great headphones, but as a head set...........2007-07-17

I have no issues with them as a headphone...comfortable,light, great sound , long life, but as a head set the mic is crappy, people at the other end can understand me, but say I sound over amplified. Still, best for the buck if you want a way to switch from good stereo sound with your computers sound card, to a head set, still using the sound card for Vent or Skype (but only with mono sound). Haven't had much luck using it with a BT USB dongle, it is inconsistant. But works like champ with it's own Audio Streamer. I even upgraded the firmware on the headset...no change that I could tell...

X5 Stereo BluetoothTM Headset with A2DP Audio and Voice Streamer

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X5 Stereo BluetoothTM Headset with A2DP Audio and Voice Streamer

Manufacturer: BlueAnt
ProductGroup: CE

Wirelesssly stream music and answer calls with your mobile phone or PDA
A2DP technology allows you to send CD quality stereo music from one device to another without using wires
Up to 12 hours talk time and 200 hours standby
Ergonomic design with collapsible neckband for easy portability
Compatible with VoIP applications with your PC

ASIN: B000NZFMKK

Product Description

Plug your iPod or MP3 player into audio streamer. Rechargeable battery lasts up to 12 hours. Includes A2DP streamer, detachable mic, 3.5mm stereo cable, mono Y-cable, two rechargeable Li-poly batteries, two USB charging cables, AC charger and two foam speaker covers.

Average customer rating:

Portable, affordable, but complex

BlueAnt X5 Bluetooth Stereo Headphones

Manufacturer: BLUEANTWIRELESS
ProductGroup: Health and Beauty
Binding: Health and Beauty

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ASIN: B000VIIAXA

Product Description

The X5 Bluetooth Stereo Collapsible Headset by Blue Ant is a portable multi-function device utilizing the latest cutting edge Bluetooth technologies. This allows you to stream high quality music and make voice calls using a cell phone PDA or Windows computer - without wires attached to the X5 Bluetooth stereo headset. BlueAnt is the #1 Bluetooth seller in Australia!See the PocketNow X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset product review Here!Connect directly to any Bluetooth A2DP profile compatible cell phones* and Windows computers or utilize the supplied Blue Ant Audio Streamer Bluetooth connector for any MP3 player iPod or DVD that uses a standard 3.5 mm stereo audio jack; and stream music direct while answering calls from a cell phone or VoIP. Open your favorite VoIP program and talk anywhere in the world. With a detachable microphone USB and AC charging options the X5 is a complete cell phone communications accessory for people who require wireless freedom. What if my Bluetooth phone does not have A2DP profile? You will still be able to use the Bluetooth hands free functions of the X5 with your cell phone while streaming music from a PC. When a call comes in the music will stop and you can answer the call. To enable your computer to have A2DP use the external audio streamer that comes with the BlueAnt X5. Though many devices already come with A2DP for the X5 you can A2DP enable any audio device (TV DVD PC or Mac Stereo MP3 player iPod etc) using our included A2DP audio streamer! *First check here to see if your cell phone supports Bluetooth A2DP Profile compatibility!PRODUCT FEATURES Wireless Stereo Music or Voice Connection to your cell phone or computer! Use with your favorite iPod/ MP3 player. Connects using either the included standard 3.5mm audio jack or 3.5mm to Stereo and Mono Y-cable.Use with VoIP programs and handle calls between the music! Supports Bluetooth Profiles of Hands-free Headset A2DP AVRCP AG. Plug and Play installation to utilize your Windows com

Customer Reviews:

Portable, affordable, but complex.......2007-11-09

There are two things that can annoy faster than anything else: having to spend 5 minutes untangling headphone cords before listening to music, or having a wires running around all over the place when active. For example, when riding a bicycle, one has to run wires down clothing, which tends to pull the earbuds out or the headphones off.

Research indicated there were very few options in wireless headphones that were affordable and would beam music wirelessly from source to headphones. Most solutions seemed to include a rather large base that remained somewhat fixed near a home media source. The Blueant X5 stereo headphones are about the only affordable, portable wireless solution available.

These headphones work absolutely perfectly, if all you ever do is listen to one device plugged into the base transmitter. Right out of the package, the headphones connect to the base and music plays through them immediately with no real work at all. They are portable, sound really great, and the specialized battery packs get about 16 hours before they need recharging. The range on them for a bluetooth device is pretty impressive, certainly enough to have the transmitter ride along with an iPod shuffle or other MP3 player in a fanny pack or backpack while riding.

They work perfectly, that is, once you get them working the first time and never change the setup. They don't work as perfectly if you try to take advantage of the other capabilities Blueant offers in these.

For example... these headphones can pair with a cell phone, and be used to take phone calls, which is perfect during the workday. The recent firmware upgrade (we won't even get into what a nightmare that was to try to do, but it DID work) makes things a LITTLE easier to re-connect to the previous phone, but trying to get the unit to balance between what it should connect to and when it should connect can be tricky at best, further complicated by the cryptic flashing blue and red lights (which I found in many cases indicate different things than the user guide said they were).

And now we get into more of the negatives. The battery packs are proprietary, and belong only to this device, meaning if you want a new one or a spare, you have to buy it through Blueant. So far, I haven't needed new ones. When plugging in the units to charge, the base transmitter automatically starts itself up, and refuses to shut off. Then, plugging in the headphones at the same time seems to lead to some weird pairing where you can't get everything to shut off, or the headphones to charge. They may be charging; the lights just don't seem to indicate that.

Next, a couple of design flaws.
-Flaw #1: the microphone plugs into the headphones in the same place as the USB/charge cable does. This wouldn't be a problem, except the microphone is tiny, and I am constantly forgetting to plug the microphone back in after charging, meaning I can't use this device to talk on my cell phone because the mic is sitting on my desk at home.
-Flaw #2: the wire that runs from L to R on the headphones itself is not enclosed, and continuously "escapes", making it vulnerable to breaking. Fortunately a small amount of electrical tape remedies this.
-Flaw #3: the batteries seem awfully easy to dislodge just enough to lose power, meaning you've shut off either the headphones, or the transmitter, or both. It happens every so often, usually when I try to click on the "accept call" button.

Learning what all the buttons do, and how they do it, if you want to pair with other devices, is its own form of complex programming. It seems like just when everything is working the way it should be, the headphones lose connection and re-pairing is needed with devices.

Overall, I'm giving these a 4. I'd give them less, except they really are the only feasible wireless headphone solution of their kind, which offers portability and the ability to connect to any device with a headphone jack. They are perfect for someone who exercises, especially on a bicycle or other equipment where a wire can cause a somewhat dangerous situation sometimes. Despite the difficulty, I am usually able to use them to talk on my cell phone during the workday, and the sound is very clear and stereo (makes phone calls a little weird, but they SOUND great). It just seems like Blueant could make them function a little easier, and fix a few simple design flaws, and this product would easily be a 5, no question.

For the money I paid, and what I use them for, they are a still a good value, despite some of the headaches, and should make any audiophile happy about not having to deal with extra wires or being connected to devices without sacrificing sound quality.

X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset with A2DP Audio and Voice Streamer

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X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset with A2DP Audio and Voice Streamer

Manufacturer: GE
ProductGroup: Wireless
Binding: Wireless Phone Accessory

Product Description

Wirelesssly stream music and answer calls with your mobile phone or PDA

A2DP technology allows you to send CD quality stereo music from one device to another without using wires

Ergonomic design with collapsible neckband for easy portability

Compatible with VoIP applications with your PC

Plug your iPod or MP3 player into audio streamer

Rechargeable battery lasts up to 12 hours

Includes A2DP streamer, detachable mic, 3.5mm stereo cable, mono Y-cable, two rechargeable Li-poly batteries, two USB charging cables, AC charger and two foam speaker covers

Blueant X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset + A2DP Adapter (US)

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Blueant X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset + A2DP Adapter (US)

Manufacturer: Blueant
ProductGroup: CE

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X5 Stereo Bluetooth? Headset with A2DP Audio and Voice Streamer

Manufacturer: BlueAnt
ProductGroup: CE

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