It seems as if finding the perfect Bluetooth headset has become a never-ending quest for me; it’s not just about finding one that keeps me from sounding like a fish in a barrel anymore, it’s also about finding one that fits my ear without making me look like a telephone operator or worse – a borg.  Just to make things really difficult, so many headsets seem to fall into one of two camps: ridiculously complicated and over-featured or utterly simplistic and featureless.

Finding a headset that strikes a balance between sound, comfort and features has become my mission, and the latest contender is the Plantronics Discovery 975.

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Last April I reviewed the SoundID 300 Bluetooth Headset. I described it as “Comfortable; Great sound on both ends; Looks good.” Did I really like it? Well let’s just say that since April it is the headset I most regularly use.

So how do you improve on at headset that already is comfortable to wear, not obvious when worn and offers great sound? The company has found a way. Here’s a look at the new SoundID 400 Bluetooth Headset…

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In the time I have been writing here at Gear Diary, I have made it my mission to find the perfect Bluetooth headset.  Although we have tested dozens of headsets, that quest continues.  In fact, considering the rate at which new headsets are developed, I would not expect this process to reach a conclusion anytime soon.  Today, we will be looking at the Motorola H790, the latest entry in Motorola’s already extensive line of Bluetooth headsets.

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Hot on the heels of my review of the Motorola H790, yet another Bluetooth headset joins the enormous ranks of Motorola headsets.  Announced earlier this week, the H17 takes seems to take small and light to a whole new level, with its flip switch interface.  The best feature for me, however, is the use of CrystalTalk technology to suppress background noise.  The lack of this feature was one of my big complaints with the H790.  Keep reading for more from the Motorola fact sheet, or find the whole thing here.

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Tired of tangling yourself in the heaphone cord running to your iPhone 3G while you listen to music? Want to wear some big headphones so nobody bothers trying to speak with you on the bus or subway? Try these Motorola S805 Bluetooth DJ headphones. NewEgg has them for $26.99 with $5.99 shipping. They’ll work with your iPhone 3G or 3GS (or any player supporting Bluetooth stereo) to provide stereo sound.

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I reviewed the SoundID 300 back in April and LOVED it. It is sleek looking, super comfortable and, most importantly, sounds fantastic! It happens to be the headset I use most on a day to day basis.

SoundID will soon be releasing the SoundIS 400; it is the update to the 300, and it looks to take a great headset and make it even better.

The most significant improvement seems to be the new “Environmental Mode”, a new functionality that grabs sound around you and passes it through to your ear between calls. This means you don’t have to remove the headset between calls in order to listen with both ears. That is a great feature considering the headset is comfortable enough to wear all day.

At an MSRP of $129.99 the SoundID 400 is the high end of the market, but for the degree of comfort and sound quality it offers it promises to be well worth the price.

Full Release Follows.

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Sellout Woot! has this Jawbone 2 Bluetooth headset for $42.99 plus a flat $5 shipping (covers shipping for up to three items). While this isn’t the newest model from Jawbone, it’s no slouch. Included accessories: Charger, three ear hooks and two replacement ear gels. This deal is only good for today and the headset, while new, will be shipped in a bulk box as opposed to the fancy retail packaging.

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The Plantronics Discovery 925 is not a new bluetooth headset but it has a reputation as a good one. What Judie liked in her July 2008 review was the ability to pair the device with two headsets at once (multi-point) as well as the stylish appearance and the case which also doubles as a portable charger. Gearsponsor Logicbuy has spotted this little devil on sale for the relative bargain price of $42.99 (Ceris aka purple or gold colors).

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According to Amazon’s web site this BlackBerry branded HS-655+ carries a list price of $139. Purchase between August 1 and September 12, 2009 and you’ll qualify for an added rebate of $20 which brings the current $29 sale price down to a super cheap $9.99. The reviews on Amazon are decidedly mixed with several people complaining about a flaky ear-piece – so this is probably a headset for the diehard fanboy looking to round out their BlackBerry branded accessory collection.

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A couple of days ago I reviewed the Jaybird Tiger Eyes earbuds, which include a microphone and are designed primarily for mobile phone users.  But what if you aren’t looking for earbuds to use with a mobile phone?  Enter the Endorphin Rush earbuds from Jaybird.

These earbuds have the same titanium drivers that the Tiger Eyes, which promise similar true to life sound.   Continue Reading

My very first bluetooth headset was from Jabra. Since then I have pretty much always had one of their products in my kit bag. I currently use their Jabra SP700 Bluetooth speakerphone every time I am in the car.  I love its sleek design, fantastic sound quality and host of advanced features. It truly is a pleasure to use and, now that the iPhone supports Bluetooth stereo, is even better. That combination of advanced technology and great design is what has made me a fan.

Well it turns out the good people at Jabra have done it again. This time they have collaborated with Synaptics to incorporate capacitive touch technology into their new GO™ 6400 series Bluetooth headset. The touch control allow the device to be sleeker than ever while enabling them to do away with physical controls. The result is fluid scrolling for easy volume control and microphone muting.

It is an awesome looking headset with some great new features. We’ll look forward to getting our hands on one as soon as they are released.

The full Press Release after the jump…

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I’ve used a Plantronics 510 series for about 2 years now.  It’s been a nice, steady workhorse for me.  It isn’t the flashiest, or the loudest, but it has always been rock solid.  Now along comes the new Voyager Pro.  If offers a host of new features and technologies – a whole host of improvements.  Let’s see if it lives up to the “Pro” moniker…

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One of the benefits of writing for both Gear Diary and whatsoniphone.com is that when I find a truly outstanding product, one about which which I am totally enthusiastic, I’m able to share that enthusiasm with a larger audience of both iPhone AND general tech enthusiasts. That’s certainly the case with the Sound ID 300 Bluetooth headset I have been using since last week and the reason I am posting this review on both sites.

Bluetooth headsets are commonplace these days. They come in all shapes, sizes and price ranges. When evaluating them there are, to my mind, four criteria by which we can assess them- comfort, sound appearance and value. As noted above, I’ve been using the new Sound ID 300 headset for a little less than a week. Let’s take a look at it from each of these four perspectives… Continue Reading

Buy.com has a deal on these Motorola S805 Bluetooth headphones. Listen to your favorite music while you also accept incoming phone calls. This is Bluetooth Class 2 with HF Profiles HS 1.0 and HF 1.2. Music controls available: Jog-dial track/volume, push button for call answer/ play-pause. These headsets weight 5.5 oz with a claimed battery life of 17 hours. Hard to see where you can go wrong — assuming of course you have a Bluetooth compatible device to use these with.

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One of the best things in the world…at least in my opinion, is the relationship one blog has with another.  I can’t tell you how important it is.  Its what makes the blogisphere go round…

Case in point, fellow Gear Diary Contributor, Clinton Fitch of ClintonFitch.com, has got a cool review of the latest Plantronics BT headset, the Explorer 350.  Says Brother Fitch in his awesome review – Continue Reading