Headsets? Best or at least not worst.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by AlmostSuperman, Feb 26, 2016.

  1. Western Sky

    Western Sky Light Load Member

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    Another vote for the Blue Tiger Elite. Going on 4 years with it and very happy with the unit.
     
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  3. TAfool

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    Blueparrot xpressway ii

    Pros:
    Light weight.
    Excellent noise suppression.
    No Happy Meal "Would you like fries with your order" headset look (converts to on ear).
    Long charge life (every 3 weeks for me).
    Very clear.

    Cons:
    Doesn't go loud enough for me. I'm a touch hard of hearing and in very noisy situations I do have some trouble hearing clearly.

    TA
     
  4. corneileous

    corneileous Road Train Member

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    I currently use the Blue Parrot 350 and love it. It's loud like the 250, great range, great noise cancelling plus its updatable. Uses the same micro usb cord to charge it as your phone does......well, if you ain't got an iPhone that is.

    Had an expressway II and hated it. Battery didn't last for sheeat, couldn't hear the darn thing. And no, I don't consider myself a little harda hearing. Noise cancelling sucked. Couldn't have the A/C blowing anywhere near my face or people said it sounded like I was outside in a hurricane.

    Haven't tried the blue tiger yet. Would like to someday.
     
  5. Zeviander

    Zeviander Road Train Member

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    I bought the Blue Parrot B250-XT when I first started out and haven't had a single problem with it at all. Holds a charge for 3-4 days of use (longer when not in use; I've left it on standby for over a week and it still had charge enough to make several calls) and I've never had an issue with people not being able to hear me on the other end. The only thing that causes an issue is heavy wind directly into the mic.
     
  6. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Look at the end of the boom mic, take the sock off.

    Very closely.

    There is a little stamp on the plastic that says "talk".

    Turn that toward your cake hole and try again.

    On the 350 it's a white dot.
     
  7. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    I bought the 350, and every now and then when I answer a call, it goes to buzzing really loud, won't shut off, etc.

    I found plugging the cord in cancelled it out, but it's very annoying.

    Not sure if it's the iPhone 6, or the headset.
     
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  8. cnsper

    cnsper Road Train Member

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    I have had a cobra for over 2 years now and I have no issues with it. Charge lasts me about 2 weeks and I use it anywhere from 2-4 hours a day except the weekends.
     
  9. ChaoSS

    ChaoSS Road Train Member

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    Headset. A lot of people have that problem. I just sent mine back in for a replacement. If that doesn't work properly it's going back and I'll get the 250
     
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  10. scottlav46

    scottlav46 Road Train Member

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    Bro it don't matter which headset you get. What's important here is that you make sure and wear it everywhere you go. Never take it off. It helps wit the chicks too if you got it on.

    Blue tiger elite, by the way. I've had em all just about and the elite is head n shoulders the best product.
     
  11. DUNE-T

    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    I don't recommend you changing radio stations while you drive, because taking your eyes of the road even for a second, can cause serious consequences. Also, you have to stop when you want to drink some water, because taking your hand of the steering wheel while driving is not safe
     
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