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Plantronics Pulsar 590A Bluetooth Headset |
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Written by Alex Billington
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Thursday, 27 April 2006 |
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Universal Adapter Usage (No Microphone)
After taking it out and charging it to full capacity I was eager to see whether it’s sound was worth it. I first tested it by using the
universal adapter/transmitter that plugs directly into any 1/8” stereo audio source. This means anything from an iPod to my laptop to
anything else out there (a world of possibilities!). Connectivity between the two is almost instantaneous from when you turn on the headset
and when it connects with and begins transmitting from the adapter. The adapter is very small and very lightweight, extremely easy to plug in
and slip into your pocket along with an iPod. The adapter only has on/off functionality and a connection button, nothing else to get in the
way. The on/off switch is a rotating ring (actually not a switch at all) that requires a small force to shift. This is another great design
feature because there is no risk of accidentally shutting it off while it’s in your pocket.
The sound was crystal clear—that is it plain and simple. The Bluetooth from the adapter works perfectly. What the headset’s sound does lack
is a strong punch. At it’s highest volume it doesn’t exactly match anything out there, even the iPod “buds,” but it does have a solid crystal
clear sound. There have been some articles on the web recently discussing the advancement in audio performance. Normally an amplifier within
headphones has to be driven with a considerable amount of electricity, which is why wired headsets are dominant. However we have advanced to
a point where these headphones can be driven entirely from a battery and yet still provide crystal clear smooth sound. They can’t exactly
produce dynamic surround sound (as Bluetooth only supports stereo sound anyway), but they do perform excellent.
I tested these headsets on my computer for both music and movies. I can say that I truly would prefer their wireless, lightweight design and
great sound over an abundance of cheaper wired headsets. The sound they are capable of producing is good enough for me to enjoy using them
consistently. And I am considerably picky about headphones (I just bought a $250 pair back in October).
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