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Plantronics has long been my go-to Bluetooth headset brand for call quality, although its designs range from dull to aggressively corporate. The company's mid-priced Explorer 500 headset ($59.99) fits in with that heritage: It sounds good, works well, and...
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Comfortable, Good sound and voice quality, Physical volume buttons...
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Range and call quality, while good, aren't outstanding...
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The $60 Plantronics Explorer 500 sets the benchmark for affordable, no-frills Bluetooth headsets...
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Some folks prefer the simple things in life, so it makes sense why they might be hesitant about forking over huge sums of money to pick up a Bluetooth headset. Rather than making the costly investment, they might be more inclined to pick up something tha...
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Simple design, Useful charging strap, Decent battery life...
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Disappointing call quality performance, Voices through the earpiece sound strained and crackly, No media controls whatsoever...
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Bearing a sticker tag of $60, that's considerably less than the majority of models currently on Plantronics' lineup. Factoring its support for HD voice, it's not something we see in many headsets under the $50 price mark, so it's a feature that benefits t...
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Not too long ago, we took a look at the Plantronics Voyager Edge UC and Plantronics Blackwire C725 . While the Blackwire C725 was terrific for use with a computer and the Voyager Edge UC is great for switching frequently between a smartphone and computer...
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Affordable, small discrete design, super comfortable fit, USB charging cable is cleverly designed, very good HD audio and call quality...
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Would like for the audio volume to be able to get a bit louder, Prev2 of 2Next...
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After testing the Explorer 500, we're really impressed. For starters, it's super comfortable – you can truly wear it for hours on end without any discomfort. The call quality and audio experience is also very good and on par with more expensive bluetooth...
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The Explorer 500 is the latest Bluetooth headset from Plantronics, who is know quite well for their world-class headset and audio devices. Yes the Explorer 500 is no exception to that distinction. Priced at $59.99 the Explorer 500 is a small compact super...
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If you're a fan of larger smartphones such as the 5.7 in. Samsung Galaxy Note or the 5.6-in. iPhone 6 Plus, you may be in the market for a Bluetooth headset. These larger phones are incredibly useful, but can be (depending on your sense of proportion) a l...
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Good voice quality, comfortable fit, innovative charging/storage strap, easily accessible volume and call controls, inexpensive...
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Single ear tip may not suit all users...
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The Plantronics Explorer 500 is the best budget Bluetooth earpiece you can buy. It's sleek, comes in black or white, and is about the size of a stick of Orbit gum. In addition, it weighs just a fourth of an ounce and has three buttons that are strategical...
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This headset is an excellent value and has a unique charging strap...
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It doesn't have caller ID...
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The Plantronics Explorer 500 is a nice mid-tier headset with fantastic battery life and a comfortable fit...
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