Plantronics MX150 Flexible Boom Headset with 2.5 mm Plug Reviews



Amazon.com Customer Reviews

Less than expected - Review written on October 18, 2008
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Rating: 1 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

Not sure if I'm missing something, but the first time I tried it, the person on the other end could not hear me. So, I took it out and haven't used it since. Tried it with a Panasonic KX-TGA560B
Great for the price - Review written on October 13, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

For the price, it really is a good deal. The earpiece is a little difficult to keep in place.
TERRIBLE HORRIBLE AWFUL SOUND QUALITY - Review written on October 09, 2008
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Rating: 1 out of 5

You'll think you were going DEAF using this piece of garbage. It falls out of my ear every time I sneeze, and the sound quality is absolutely APPALLINGLY AWFUL. I would recommend buying this if you want to torment yourself. If you're that anxious to throw away your money, I'll be happy to take it, and give you nothing in return. You can thank me later.
Good product at a great price. - Review written on September 23, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

I was able to get two new headsets for under $10 and the sound quality is pretty good. What a great deal!
Won't fit. Useless. - Review written on September 17, 2008
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Rating: 1 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful, 2 did not.

This item is useless. The plug is far too small to fit my phone, despite the description that this will fit "LG phones". I own the DARE and this doesn't fit. The DARE uses the standard jack while this thing is the 2.5 mm whatever. Who uses such a tiny plug? I've NEVER seen that size on any cell phone! You get what you pay for. This item is a joke.
Fake. Poor sound. Poor quality. - Review written on September 15, 2008
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Rating: 1 out of 5
1 customer found this review not to be helpful.
I believe the headset is a fake -- not a Plantronics. It came in a plain plastic wrapper, marked "Plantronic" with no "s". The build appears poor, and the sound is poor. I wrote a note to the vendor, but got no response. I would avoid this headset.
Plantronics flexible headset with 2.5 mm - Review written on September 09, 2008
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Rating: 2 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

I am not happy with the four I ordered from this seller...I have had the same one in the past and just loved it!
The ear bud does not fit properly as well as the mic...this should just lay on your face and end at the corner of your mouth....well it does not! I am not happy ...Now I know why it was so inexpensive...
I prefer using these with my cell phone or cordless home phone...however it just is not the same as the two I had in the past!
I have gone back to using the headband headset altho bulky, it is great!
Fits Perfect - Review written on September 07, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

Product is a great comfortable fit for my ear and I can hear very well with it. I bought two of them one for the home phone and one for the cell phone. I refuse to talk on the phone without it!
Better than bluetooth - Review written on September 07, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

I don't know, I've always liked high-tech and loved the idea of bluetooth, even though it tends to make one look like a space alien contacting the mother ship or a blathering fool until someone notices the bluetooth unit in your ear.

But I've never gotten good reception with bluetooth units or enough batter life. Don't get me started on static and wind noise.

That's why for the money you can't do better than these wired units. They're lightweight, comfortable, and have ample cord length. I've ordered several, and you'd pay 3 times the price in a bog-box electronics store. Do yourself a favor, even if you do own a bluetooth, keep one of these one hand. Well worth the price.
Plantronics MX150 - Review written on September 04, 2008
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Rating: 3 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

The Platronics MX150 Flexible Boom Headset is small and compact. It works fine except it does not have the button to answer your call like another headset I have does. It is somewhat convenient to use and you don't have to speak really loud like the ones that are not booms since the microphone is closer to your mouth.
Hard on the head - Review written on September 04, 2008
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Rating: 2 out of 5

Not sure why, but I get headaches when using this headset. Since I get headaches when using a cell phone in general, I purchase headsets to distance the phone somewhat. Usually it works. Not with this headset however. Not sure why.
Simple and does a great job! - Review written on September 01, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

I decided to give it a try after reading the reviews on other websites and amazon. The sound quality and volume are one of the highlights. My previous Motorola bluetooth headset was difficult to hear when driving with rear windows down. With this headset, I have no difficulty hearing even with the driver's window down.

The fit is quite comfortable, although it takes some time to get used to having it hug your lower ear instead of wrap around your ear like other models. I wouldn't plan on taking for any rigorous hikes or sporting acrtivities, as I don't think it's as snug and secure as models that wrap up and over the back of your ear.

The sound quality on the receiving end is quite good when I ask friends/family with very little background noise.

For the price, it can't be beat. Additionally, with the dwindling size of phones and accordingly, the battery life, it allows me to speak longer then I'd be able to with a bluetooth.
Better than borg looking bluetooth - Review written on August 28, 2008
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Rating: 4 out of 5

I have tried three different makes of bluetooth and have been disappointed by the frequent loss of signal. I thought of going the old fashion way and used a headset with the 2.5 mm plug. It works well with my LGVX-8700 phone. I am so pleased with the clarity of this headset. I highly recommend it as a better alternative. Great device without the borg look.
Good - Review written on August 27, 2008
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Rating: 3 out of 5

VERY comfortable to wear, but I have had complaints that the cound is "broken up". I can hear the other person well, but they can not necessarily hear me well. Disappointed.
Very Good - Review written on August 25, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

This a is very good product . I have used many other HeadSets. This is not only inexpensive , it also has very good quality. No noise or bad crackling sound.
Have Fun !!!!!
useless stuff - Review written on August 25, 2008
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Rating: 1 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

The microphone is bad and the other side almost cannot hear me though I speak very loudly. I have to throw it away after a few tries. It is a waste of money indeed.
Doesn't work with my Phone - Review written on August 21, 2008
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Rating: 2 out of 5

I bought this because of the other reviews and the price but it does not work with my phone. I tried to check with the manufacturer of my phone before buying this product, but no specific information was given since it's an older phone (about a year and a half old). When I attach the earpiece my phone says "Enhancement not Supported." I have a Nokia 6030. I will hold onto the earpiece in hopes that it will work with a future phone of mine!
you get what you pay for - Review written on July 28, 2008
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Rating: 3 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

The earpiece does not fit well. While i can hear people it does not hold in place well and i find that i need to hold it which makes my conversations short. i would opt to spend more $$ on a better earpiece but for the price... you get what you pay for.
Great headset! - Review written on July 26, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

It's hard to believe how comfortable this headset is and how well it performs for the money. A great buy.
Very satisfied - Review written on July 24, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

This is the only wired earpiece that doesn't fall of. Comfortable and good sound quality.
simply wonderful - Review written on July 21, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

I needed to replace my previous MX150 after I dropped it in the water :( the replacement was just as good as my original, excellent sound and good fit in either ear.
Why spend $30 when this works just as well. - Review written on July 11, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

This works just as well as the last one I had bought for $30 at Best Buy. Clear sound for both ends of the conversation & easy to put on .
Great Product Thus far. - Review written on June 19, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

Surprisingly comfy from the shape of the ear piece. It goes around your ear a funky way, but it is very wearable! PLUS it doesn't bother my ear since I have glasses. I like Plantronics
Good sound quality and comfort, durability is questionable - Review written on June 08, 2008
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Rating: 3 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

I purchased this headset in August 2007 and have used them fairly frequently, but they just died on me this month (June 2008; 10 months later). The sounds quality was great, comfort was generally fine, although personally I wasn't a fan of the part that goes around your ear lobe (it would hurt me after a while), but it's necessary for them to stay in well. Now when I put them in, the phone knows a headset is in, but the sound doesn't work. If I align it at a certain angle and then push down on the curved wire near the base, I can get some sound to permeate, but it's temporary. Looking at these recommendations, I see the long-lasting nature of this item is questionable. However, for under $10, 10 months of a functioning headset isn't bad. If these had cost me $45, I would have been angry. Note that this is not a Plantronics headset despite the title (at least from the vendor that I chose). You can tell because there are no markings or packaging. I have since bought the MX256-X1, which clearly IS made by Plantronics. We'll see how they compare. Overall, this a decent headset with great quality, comfort is generally okay, and durability is questionable at best.
If sound quality matters, skip this product - Review written on May 27, 2008
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Rating: 2 out of 5

I've tried every kind of earpiece for my Samsung phone, and so far, have not found one that has the sound quality I'm looking for. The Plantronics was another disappointment. I ordered it because of the numerous recommendations on this site, but the sound quality was inadequate. It is comfortable, lightweight, and the microphone does a good job of picking up the user's voice, but the person on the other end sounds like they are speaking through a pillow. I know it wasn't a defective unit, because I ordered three (two for backup), and tried them all. As a side note, the earpiece that came with the phone, the earbud type (similar to ipod headphones), has excellent (stereo) sound quality, a great microphone, and is very comfortable. The only issue I have with that setup is that there are two, long wires that dangle from my ears, and that the microphone is on the cord and not a boom, which gets caught on my shirt or jacket collar. I'm sticking to it anyway.
Good sound, easy to use - Review written on May 27, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

I love using this headset with my RAZR V3m cell phone. You will need a mini-stereo-mic (2.5mm) to mini-USB adapter, to interface it with the cell phone. Great for hands-free environment/requirements.
Not an OEM headset. - Review written on May 22, 2008
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Rating: 1 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

This product is not Plantronics. It is a cheap knock-off. This is evident by the lack of manufacturer markings, the packaging and the cheap sound quality. The headset is not loud enough and people I call tell me they cannot hear me. Since it was inexpensive, I'm throwing it away rather try to get my money back. Don't waste your money.
Plantonics Head set - Review written on May 14, 2008
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Rating: 4 out of 5

Plantonics MX150 Flexible Boom Head Set with 2.5 mm plug.
I like the product alot! Nothing over head, just a "ear plug" i call it! Alot more comfortable than over the head headset and extremely clear! I have both but prefer the "ear plug" best!
Exactly What I Wanted! - Review written on May 08, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

These headsets were exactly what I wanted! I had ordered from a different site and when I received it, the cord was only 9 1/2" long! Hardly useful.

Thanks

Great little headset - Review written on May 04, 2008
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Rating: 4 out of 5

I am very impressed with this headset from Plantronics. It is a little weird to get used to inserting, but once it is in place the audio quality is superb. I use it with my Vonage broadband phone, and the people I call say it sounds very clear so the mike is good too. I particularly like that it does not go in front of the mouth, which means that the person you call doesn't hear your breath on the microphone.

I bought two of these, because I thought I could use the second one with my cell phone, but when I plug it in the cell phone acts weird like I'm continually pressing the green call button. At $6.95 this was tremendous value so I have the second one in a drawer in case the one I'm using ever fails on me.
Headset - Review written on April 14, 2008
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Rating: 2 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

The product is not OEM. The quality of sound is not good and if you are outside and the wind blows your conversation is over. You can not hear the caller very well at all. I had an OEM headset and it had great quality; tried to save some money. The product is only o.k.
Great product, Fantastic service - Review written on April 08, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

This is a replacement for my original headset that I bought 5 ears ago and use constantly. I really like the way the ear bud just sits in my ear. Very comfortable.

The service was remarkable. I received the product within just a few days. It must have been sent immediately upon ordering. Very happily surprised and much appreciated.
Not loud enough - Review written on April 01, 2008
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Rating: 2 out of 5

3-4 different parties told me they had a difficult time hearing me and that I needed to speak up even with their volume turned completely up.
Product: GOOD, Buying from A1: NOT good - Review written on March 28, 2008
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Rating: 3 out of 5
5 customers found this review helpful.

The product itself is good insofar as the earpiece fits well and the microphone is well-positioned. I have a similar Plantronics product for my laptop which I use to make Skype calls.
HOWEVER, do not order this from A1 Accessories if you are looking for the original Plantronics set. They advertise it as Plantronics and sell it at such a low price because they are actually shipping a GENERIC headset that only looks like the Plantronics set. This amounts to false advertising and deception.
You need to speak very, very loud - Review written on March 17, 2008
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Rating: 2 out of 5

It's not comfortable as I imagined it would be, and while doing a conference calls using a home headset, everyone tells me that they barely hear me, so I disconnect it.
I have not purchased anything from Plantronics, but I imagined some kind of logo, or name on the product, which I could not find, because of that I think this must be a nont-Plantronics product, thus it does not work the way it should.
Pros
Will stay in your ear for a very long time, without discomfort.
Incoming sound is good.
Cons
You have to be a loud mouth in order for others to hear you.
Not easy to install over the ear