Plantronics MX100 In The Ear Headset w/ 2.5mm Plug Reviews



Amazon.com Customer Reviews

Good but.. - Review written on January 10, 2007
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Rating: 2 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

This is a wonderful design for your ear, clean sound / snug fit....but the quality seems to be less than desirable; they keep failing, after just a few months. I think the wire is too thin if you wind it up and put it in your pocket too many times it develops a short and starts to cut out. Too bad i love how it works when it works.
Crisp sound. Works perfectly! - Review written on December 16, 2006
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Rating: 5 out of 5

For the price and excellent sound, nothing beats it.
Most people I called never knew I was using headset. The ear bud stays in the ear thanks to its design although it's a little tight and may bother some people but with time, it becomes natural. Much better than other headsets I tried in the past (even better than bluetooth).
Best headset I've found - Review written on October 24, 2006
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Rating: 5 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

I have tried many headsets and this is absolutely the best one I've used yet. The sound is great on both ends, it is so easy to put on and it is very comfortable. The thing I love about it the most is that it is so small and compact. It is very hard to find the right headset. I've tried 7 headsets and this is the best one. My bluetooth was too heavy, the sound quality wasn't good and the voice activation didn't work properly. I've had headsets that were too big to fit in a pocket and took up too much room in my purse, some are too obtrusive on your face, another was very heavy and had really bad sound quality. One would fall out of my ear another one hurt my ear. Another one I had took too long to put on and by the time it was on my ear I'd miss a call. This one is small, easy to transport and practically invisible on the face. It is very comfortable, easy to put on, stays in place, and has great sound. It's the best one I've tried.
Poor packaging, broken mouthpiece - Review written on August 23, 2006
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Rating: 1 out of 5
1 customer found this review not to be helpful.
It's kind of a shame, but I ordered two of these units based on the feedback I'd researched.

When they arrived, I opened up one of the boxes and the plastic packaging that secures the device had caused the mouthpiece to split in two!

I figured it was a fluke, but when I opened the second unit, the same problem occurred.

I sent them back to amazon, and the they were gracious to credit the purchase.

Generally, Plantronics has great quality...I guess they picked the wrong packaging and distribution contractor.
f-ing awesome headpiece!!! - Review written on July 13, 2006
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review not to be helpful.
Great headpiece for all us out there who haven't gotten that new bluetooth enabled phone or just think those wireless headsets are just too damn clunky and doofy!!! Anyway this piece is great: nice length and strong wire, good craftmanship, clear audio both inbound and out (people seem to hear me alright). Interchangeable plate things are a nice extra but not exactly anything special ...Definitely a must buy especially for the price!
I love it so~~much!!! - Review written on July 05, 2006
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Rating: 5 out of 5

I seldom gave comments. But this time I really want to sharemy experience with you. This set is definitely the best one I got. It is so cheap but so great!!! It is very comfortable, very small, very compact! And the most important thing is that its sound quality is very very good! I love it so~~~ much. I have used it for one month, it never had a problem. In fact, I was on my cell phone more than 3 hours per day, so you will know how much I need a good ear headset. And this is exactly what I want!!! Believe me you will love it too.
Comfort depends on your ear size - Review written on April 12, 2006
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Rating: 4 out of 5

Overall, I like this product. It is easy to put on and use. However, I have a smallish ear canal and could wish for a smaller or softer plug for prolonged use. Short-term, it's okay, though. Of course, I'm not sure that I could find anything smaller.....
Perfectly Plantronics - Review written on December 10, 2005
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Rating: 5 out of 5
3 customers found this review helpful.

I have so dang many headsets at home I could open a store. A friend gave me this one after he listened to me complain about the one I was using. This is the BEST headset out there. The sound quality is superb as is the voice quality (no one even knows I am talking on my cell). And I LOVE the earplug set up! When I finally figured out how to put it on so it would be comfortable I have to say it's so comfortable I forget it's there. I hate to admit it but, I frequently make a fool of myself getting out of my Cruiser then getting my head yanked back into the car because I'm still hooked to the phone. I highly recommend this headset, more so than the one that looks the same but has a short adjustable boom mike. Of course, I am a diehard Plantronics fan. Best quality headsets out there. Can't beat the quality of sound, lack of interference or comfort. Go for it.
Broke after 4 months, otherwise pretty great - Review written on November 03, 2005
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Rating: 3 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

I really liked this headset for the 4 months that it worked. It was comfortable and had excellent sound quality on both ends. The only problem was the wind noise when using the headset outdoors because the mouthpiece picks up sound so well. However, after 4 months the headset developed a very strange glitch--whenever I used it, my phone would hang up on the person I was talking to, put them on hold, redial them on the other line, then hang up on one or both lines. Considering that there are no buttons on the headset, I think this is awfully bizarre. I tried the headset with a motorola v300 and v188 and had the same problem with both. Neither phone has this problem when I don't use the headset, so I concluded that problem was the headset.
In spite of this problem, I'm still considering buying another Plantronics headset because most headsets out there have such poor sound quality or such an uncomfortable design that I can't bear to use them at all.
great product - Review written on September 08, 2005
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful, 1 did not.

havn't had one issue with this product nor have I had any problems with anything made by Plantronics. great headset.
sounds great, but the earclip has got to go - Review written on February 28, 2005
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Rating: 4 out of 5
7 customers found this review helpful.

I am very surprised how well the microphone works without sounding distant or like a speakerphone. I've even tested it myself by calling a couple of my own different voice mail boxes and leaving messages. And no one on the other end during conversations has had any problem hearing me, or even seems to know that I am on anything other than a regualar handset. I use this headset with a Plantronics 900mhz wireless transmitter with handset lifter with a business phone system. Ironically, even the Plantronics rep advised against using one of the cell phone line of headsets with their office phone headset amplifiers, but didn't offer much reason why, maybe because they retail for $100 less. But I wanted something very small and simple to wear while I am on and off the phone at work. I will have to say the wirelss headset amp that I use does have different settings for both headset and microphone, so maybe I have it set just right to compensate for whatever difference there is between cordless phone and cell phone headsets , if there is any difference at all. All I know is that I havn't had to mess with the settings at all and it works excellent, no more trying to do a two handed job at work while holding a office phone handset in one hand or on my neck. As for the special ear hook design, I didn't like it. It's ok to wear for say less than 10 minutes, but any longer than that, and my ear would get sore from the inside and out, I guess because of the slight bit of pressure from the rubber ear hook. The hook also makes it a bit difficult to take in and out quickly with one hand when answering calls. But I liked the quality of the phone so much, I deciced to modify it. I ripped off the rubber ear hook, and ground the edge down smooth, so now I have a regualar earbud headset! Easy to take in and out and works excellent.
Wonderful - Review written on October 24, 2004
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Rating: 4 out of 5
3 customers found this review helpful.

I have been using this headset for years. I even bought one for my wife and she loves it too. It is very comfurtable on the ear when driving. You leave it there and pull it down a bit when you get a call. I have tried dozens of headsets and this is the only one both my wife and I like.
Comfortable, decent voice quality - Review written on January 08, 2004
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Rating: 4 out of 5
6 customers found this review helpful.

I purchased this headset earlier this year to use primarily at home. The design is comfortable for an in-the-ear device, and it stays in place quite well. The speaker sound quality is very good, but the microphone leaves something to be desired. When I use it outside on the street, my friends often cannot hear my voice, and even in a quiet room, people complain that it can be difficult to hear.

All in all, a useful headset.

Poor voice quality, microphone - Review written on December 03, 2003
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Rating: 2 out of 5
6 customers found this review helpful, 2 did not.

While I like the form factor of this device, it has poor voice pick-up. I have an LG VX6000 with voice dial. I cannot voice dial with this headset--the poor voice quality does not allow the phone to recognize my instructions. *In order for a person to hear me clearly, I have to bring the mic over so it's right next to my mouth.

Also, the earbud "bands" continue to pop off--very poor design. It's fairly comfortable as far as earbuds go, but it's a pretty low-quality device. Skip this and buy something better.

Best "teardrop" design I've seen - Review written on November 17, 2003
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Rating: 4 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

This is the best "teardrop" (small dangling microphone)low-profile design headset I've seen. The only one that compares is the "Motorola Hands Free Silver Headset for all Motorola Headset Compatible Phones" which doesn't stay in as well, but has a better distance between the mic and the earphone. But the problem with both is that they break easily.
Fits Well, But... - Review written on July 31, 2003
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Rating: 3 out of 5
5 customers found this review helpful, 3 did not.

Yes, it fits well. But it seems to have a major flaw: the earpiece cover. It comes with 2 covers and 2 small rubber bands to hold it on. I've found that the rubber band tends to slip off the ear bud and the cover stretches out after repeated reseatings. And if the cover isn't tight, the bud doesn't fit properly in the ear, defeating the purpose of the design.
The Works - Review written on July 08, 2003
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Rating: 5 out of 5
13 customers found this review helpful.

This is the only headset I've tried that actually doesn't fall out or hurt. The part that wraps around the ear is flexable and keeps the earpeice close enough to the ear to hear well. No constant pushing to keep it in, like a plain earbud or even one of those jelly type things. Also, it is not big and obvious looking. The mic picks up sound very well. When talking to another person, they couldn't tell I was using a headset. I was worried that without a boom, that the mic may not be able to pick up my voice as well. Not so. Even with my car radio on, my conversations get through just fine. Excellent quality and worth the price. In fact, my husband borrowed it and won't give it back! Guess I'll buy another one.