Plantronics Voyager 855 Bluetooth Headset 31.49USD

[Deal_FANtastic]

I think this deal has been on for awhile but I can't find a thread so...

Amazon.com has this (http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-Voyager-855-Bluetooth-Headset/dp/B000UBNFT2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1252064089&sr=8-1) on sale for 31.49 which about $40 cheaper than the lowest price in Canada (http://www.pricecanada.com/p.php/Plantronics-Voyager-855-Stereo-Bluetooth-7630001-501772/)

They will ship this item to Canada but the final cost will be around $45 USD which is still pretty cheap I think.

This bluetooth headset is interesting since it can be used as both a mono for phone calls and a stereo for music. Pretty good if you have an iPhone.

[okevino]

seems like a very good deal.
but personally not a fan of bluetooth. preferred holding a phone.

[koreancabbage]

seems like a very good deal.
but personally not a fan of bluetooth. preferred holding a phone.

where as in Ontario, its illegal to use handheld devices (phone, GPS in hand) while driving.

[jlo mein]

Sounds like a good deal OP. I've never been happy with my 1st gen Jawbone (fit, incoming/outgoing audio clarity and volume). I think I'll give this Plantronics 855 a try. The best bt headset I've ever used was my Sony Ericsson HBH300, which sadly broke after several years.

http://img.alibaba.com/photo/11126261/Sony_Ericsson_HBH_300_Bluetooth_Headset.jpg

[mr_yellow]

Convertable into Stereo BT headset? Hmm.. interesting...

[stven]

Very tempted.

[hightech]

where as in Ontario, its illegal to use handheld devices (phone, GPS in hand) while driving.

Not yet. will be as of Oct 1.

Does not mean it will deter those from using the phone in cars anyway.

[sdsumo]

Thanks! Needed one that worked well and relatively cheap, reviews look pretty good on this one.

[b166er1337]

I think this deal has been on for awhile but I can't find a thread so...

Amazon.com has this (http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-Voyager-855-Bluetooth-Headset/dp/B000UBNFT2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1252064089&sr=8-1) on sale for 31.49 which about $40 cheaper than the lowest price in Canada (http://www.pricecanada.com/p.php/Plantronics-Voyager-855-Stereo-Bluetooth-7630001-501772/)

They will ship this item to Canada but the final cost will be around $45 USD which is still pretty cheap I think.

This bluetooth headset is interesting since it can be used as both a mono for phone calls and a stereo for music. Pretty good if you have an iPhone.


Actually I tried to purchase this on amazon.com two days ago. The shipping came out to be $22USD or so and the total price is $59USD. I didn't buy it because the final price was almost 2x the original listing price.

[sdsumo]

Actually I tried to purchase this on amazon.com two days ago. The shipping came out to be $22USD or so and the total price is $59USD. I didn't buy it because the final price was almost 2x the original listing price.

Items: $31.49
Shipping & Handling: $9.18

Total Before Tax: $40.67
Estimated Tax:* $0.00
Import Fees Deposit $4.39
Order Total: $45.06

The OP has it correct. Try it again, did you click like 1 day shipping?

[b166er1337]

Items: $31.49
Shipping & Handling: $9.18

Total Before Tax: $40.67
Estimated Tax:* $0.00
Import Fees Deposit $4.39
Order Total: $45.06

The OP has it correct. Try it again, did you click like 1 day shipping?

Just ordered.

When I tried to order two days ago, I didn't have any shipping option. The only one available is the "Priority International Courier ", which is $22USD.

Thanks for the correction!

[br0pbr0p]

Just ordered, $34 USD, nice back up.

[rgilld]

Ordered it. Thanks OP.

[jlo mein]

Just ordered, $34 USD, nice back up.

How did you get $34USD? Did you use a coupon or had it shipped free to a US address?

[Menace]

Ordered. It will be used on my 2nd car or backup. Oct 1 is the day we go hand free.

Thanks OP!

[ShadowVlican]

Order Summary
Items: $31.49
Shipping & Handling: $9.18

Total Before Tax: $40.67
Estimated Tax:* $0.00
Import Fees Deposit $4.39
Order Total: $45.06


ordered, thanks OP

[vicvic]

Thanks.. Trying to find one on ebay.. this is a better deal :)

[paaji]

How small is this? I am looking for smallest bluetooth. Thanks

[Menace]

If you want small, get the Blueant z9i.

How small is this? I am looking for smallest bluetooth. Thanks

[Big D]

Ordered 2, thanks OP.

[cisland]

Anyone received their headset yet? Do they ship via USPS or something? don't want to jump for it then get it with crazy broker fees.

[nx6288]

i want to get this...but need to cut spending..damn u rfd!

[ShadowVlican]

Order Summary
Items: $31.49
Shipping & Handling: $9.18

Total Before Tax: $40.67
Estimated Tax:* $0.00
Import Fees Deposit $4.39
Order Total: $45.06


ordered, thanks OP
Anyone received their headset yet? Do they ship via USPS or something? don't want to jump for it then get it with crazy broker fees.
see above for "Import Fees Deposit"

[TRK9]

I was in the US last week and ordered one. Cost me $31.49USD (free shipping in the US). Didn't realize that shipping / duty is actually quite reasonable to Canada, else I would have posted.

If you are planning an overnight trip to the US with a hotel room, most of them will let you ship packages there and keep them for you as long as you have a reservation.

As for the 855, I like it, the A2DP isn't the greatest, but I find that if the ear piece and bud are properly fitted, the sound is pretty good.

When paired with my Storm, Bold or N95 the range is also pretty good for music, phone calls. My only gripe is that sliding the boom closed ends calls, I accidentally did that a few times.

[nx6288]

is the BlueAnt Z9i a better headset?

[zoolander]

Hands free law in Ontario will be implemented Oct 26 with a 3 month grace before tickets - 680 News.
Tickets begin Feb 1/10.

Info from CTV source:
http://krisabel.ctv.ca/post/Hand-held-Versus-Hands-Free-Understanding-The-October-26th-Cellphone-Ban-For-Ontario.aspx

[baumann93]

Ordered one based on the review that stated that the sound was great... I already threw out 3 other sets... hope this one would work to my expectations.

thanks op.

[ShadowVlican]

arrived friday

sounds great but it doesn't really fit my ear :lol:

i've tried all the extra sizes, but it falls loose and off my ear rather easily (yawning, turning head fast, quick walking)

[keroma]

arrived friday

sounds great but it doesn't really fit my ear :lol:

i've tried all the extra sizes, but it falls loose and off my ear rather easily (yawning, turning head fast, quick walking)

The review of this headset is so so specially the sound quality from another side. How do you feel?

[b166er1337]

The review of this headset is so so specially the sound quality from another side. How do you feel?

Mine arrived last tuesday. It was working for 2 hours.
I am actually surprised how good the music sounded when I paired it to my phone.

However it stopped working after 2 hours. I requested a replacement from Amazon and they shipped out a new unit within one day! Hooray to Amazon customer service.

[seL]

Has anyone tried using this with their iPhone 3G/3Gs?

[b166er1337]

Has anyone tried using this with their iPhone 3G/3Gs?

Works great with my 3g.

[Evil Techie]

im liking mine so far
amazon.com has fast shipping btw
faster than i expected

comfort, volume, sound quality are all fairly decent

(dont forget to also adjust the volume on the phone instead of just the volume on the BT headset)

A2DP works fairly decent too

overall, happy with the purchase

[baumann93]

ordered one, thanks OP. hope it will be loud enough.

[rgilld]

Got mine on Thursday. Works great. Thanks OP.

[actng]

Not yet. will be as of Oct 1.

the law doesn't come into effect until Oct 26
and there will be three month education period according to toronto star

[natalienicole]

I was in the US last week and ordered one. Cost me $31.49USD (free shipping in the US). Didn't realize that shipping / duty is actually quite reasonable to Canada, else I would have posted.

If you are planning an overnight trip to the US with a hotel room, most of them will let you ship packages there and keep them for you as long as you have a reservation.


Thanks! Heading to Florida this week and will be staying in a hotel. Bought two:

2 Items: $62.98
Standard Shipping (3 to 5 business days) & Handling: $5.70

Total Before Tax: $68.68
Estimated Tax: $0.00

Order Total: $68.68 US

[baumann93]

great device. ordered and received. loved every feature of it. thanks op.

[jlo mein]

Got mine today and its charging now. One initial impression I have is that the sliding boom piece feels cheap and easy to break. It also doesn't have a spring mechanism so it makes it more difficult to be sure its either fully open or fully closed, as it can get stuck in an in between position.

[The_dream2k]

thanks for the deal op and rfd for the reviews.. been looking for a bluetooth headset, think gonna go for this one..

[D4rkF0rc3]

thanks OP!

Ordered one, time to change my old cheap samsung headset ;)

[D4rkF0rc3]

My delivery date estimation is October 19. Is that normal? or it gonna be faster anyway?

[BeeBee]

Thanks, ordered one.

[Goalie]

Thanks for the info. Ordered last Friday and it arrived on Wednesday. I have used a bunch of different headsets and this is the best so far.

[Ahzuz]

ordered... will get my new iphone on saturday, i took the 2nd shipping option, hope to get it fast!
thanks

[coriolis]

Hmmm, would the Blueant Z9i be better for a bit more? $53 USD shipped.

[actng]

Thanks for the info. Ordered last Friday and it arrived on Wednesday. I have used a bunch of different headsets and this is the best so far.

wtf... i'm still waiting for mine??

[avinash]

Thanks Op for bringing this up... I was in the process of purchasing either the Plantronics 650E or the 665 from TigerDirect.ca... they were in the same price range, so another $7 extra for this is hopefully worth it :)

As for something i noticed during the checkout process.. looks like amazon is continuously updating the import fees based on what it gets charged for items already shipped... My import fee seems to be $0.50 more than the rest posted here... Not a big deal but its interesting that they do to that :)

[seL]

wtf... i'm still waiting for mine??

Same here dude. In fact mine should have been here 8 days ago according to the tracking info...but when I try to track it via DHL Globalmail the tracking number comes up as invalid!!!!

[avinash]

Same here dude. In fact mine should have been here 8 days ago according to the tracking info...but when I try to track it via DHL Globalmail the tracking number comes up as invalid!!!!

Hmm, My estimated shipping period seems to be between 7-14 days... Seeing your, guess i shouldn't be expected those estimates of mine to be exaggerated in anyway :(

[jaemes]

Ordered!
2-3 weeks waiting time, yay?




Nevermind, I just read some reviews and it works perfectly fine for the PS3.
About to order! Thanks OP!



Does this work well with the PS3?
I just ordered a USB headset from dell but it's supposedly shipping in 2 weeks, might as well cancel it and pick this up instead

[actng]

i ordered on oct 4!!

[D4rkF0rc3]

My delivery date estimation is October 19. Is that normal? or it gonna be faster anyway?

Got Mine today, work perfectly!

[Minh]

Wow im soooo tempted, but 2 weeks for this?... i can't wait that long.

Or pay extra 10 dollars and get the item monday coming up. :(

[Jim Jay]

is the BlueAnt Z9i a better headset?

I have 2 BlueAnt products, they are great :cheesygri

[Minh]

God damit, i gave into temptation and ordered it.

Chose the fastest shipping method! Lets see if it comes in on time. :)

[randomroyalty]

Thanks, OP, ordered one. I was waiting for a deal on the latest Jawbone, but this is pretty hard to beat!

Subtotal of Items: $31.49
Shipping & Handling: $9.18
------
Import Fees Deposit $4.74
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Total for this Order: $45.41

I really like how Amazon is including brokerage fees. I'll likely be buying more stuff from them :cheesygri

[jaemes]

God damit, i gave into temptation and ordered it.

Chose the fastest shipping method! Lets see if it comes in on time. :)

You're not saving like a true RFDer!


Thanks, OP, ordered one. I was waiting for a deal on the latest Jawbone, but this is pretty hard to beat!

Subtotal of Items: $31.49
Shipping & Handling: $9.18
------
Import Fees Deposit $4.74
------
Total for this Order: $45.41

I really like how Amazon is including brokerage fees. I'll likely be buying more stuff from them :cheesygri

It seems that if you're in Toronto the Import fees deposit is a bit less, like 35 cents less.

[actng]

just received the package about 2 hrs ago

[Minh]

wow, i ordered this on thursday and got it today!!!!.

I'm really impressed with Amazon's shipping.

[AndrewRFD]

Posted to the front page (http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/amazoncom_plantronics_voyager_855_bluetooth_headse t_3149_us_45_shipped/), thanks for sharing!

[natalienicole]

Thanks! Heading to Florida this week and will be staying in a hotel. Bought two:

2 Items: $62.98
Standard Shipping (3 to 5 business days) & Handling: $5.70

Total Before Tax: $68.68
Estimated Tax: $0.00

Order Total: $68.68 US

Oops! My daughter says "girls don't wear these!" so now I have to return one :(

[McLaren]

Thanks OP, having one shipped to a relative in the US.

[jaemes]

wow, nevermind. it's supposedly going to be here this Tuesday.
so instead of 2 weeks, it'll take just one. which is pretty fast being shipped from the states.

[champ91]

What are people's responses to the quality of the headset? Amazon's overall review is average..

[D4rkF0rc3]

What are people's responses to the quality of the headset? Amazon's overall review is average..

So far i've almost nothing to complaint about execpt for the fact that the volume is not very loud, and the mic seem a bit cheap and easily breakable.

Nothing else... a big upgrade from my previous Samsung el cheapo headset.

[Minh]

Did anyone else have problems after the initial charge?. i got red blinking lights after my first charge and according to plantronics support it means its toast!. I called Amazon and got my replacement headset, however there making me pay for shipping the defected one :(.

So for (on my second headset) i havn't had any issues. You might find the ear pieces are a tad big, i think only one the gel inserts will fit my ear canal.

[jphccfc]

Thanks OP just ordered one, has anyone used it for Skype on their PC, if so any comments?

[Morphius]

Ordered! I was just looking at the samsung for $20 at factorydirect, but this looked like the better buy! I'm also planning on using this for the PC mainly for skype so I'll let ppl know how that works out.

Thanks OP! =D

[b166er1337]

Did anyone else have problems after the initial charge?. i got red blinking lights after my first charge and according to plantronics support it means its toast!. I called Amazon and got my replacement headset, however there making me pay for shipping the defected one :(.

So for (on my second headset) i havn't had any issues. You might find the ear pieces are a tad big, i think only one the gel inserts will fit my ear canal.

I have the exact same thing happened to me. Amazon shipped the replacement the next day and I was also reimbursed $5 for the return shipping.

[mxzas]

ordered one, picked the 2nd slowest shipping option, only 2$ more and in time for the law to be enforced (26th), came out to be around 47$ US, seen the exact same ones in CC for a lil over 100, and 835 for 115 in FS, these are stereo :cheesygri

[nuberific]

Ordered on the weekend, received it today. Looks fine. Don't really have a review for it yet.

[Ahzuz]

received it, so far so good with my iphone.
for 45$ CND can't complain at all

[Minh]

I have the exact same thing happened to me. Amazon shipped the replacement the next day and I was also reimbursed $5 for the return shipping.

I'm just about to return my defected bluetooth earpiece, did you just drop it off at Canada Post and paid XX amount?, i'm hoping its under $5....

[HowEver]

I didn't order through Amazon. I've had this headset for nearly a year, paid $80 through eBay seller "plantronicswholesale"--they have a whack of real Plantronics stuff, shipped within Canada, for half the cost of store prices--but NOTHING close to this thread's excellent price.

Not the main piece, but the ear extension part (the part that clips in to go to the second ear) crapped out a few weeks ago. Plantronics Canada is replacing the entire unit, at their shipping cost to me (I have to return the defective set but I assume they will provide return shipping, we'll see).

Best part (?) is that the eBay seller sold me the previous year's model, with an outdated date code. Plantronics honoured a one-year warranty based on my proof of purchase (thank you PayPal history and receipt).

Except for the small defective part, I really like this headset and loved it in stereo.

/resume thread

[silvery]

Received it yesterday, the headset doesnt stay in my ear without the attachment ear loop, and even with that it doesnt fit tight, kind of loose all the time, i've never had any issues with any other bt headsets so kind of disappointed.... sounds quality is good, but using this for the gym might not be a viable option for me...

[joep]

this came just in time, put my old one into the washing machine

thanks op

[White Comet]

Thanks op. Just ordered 2

[Deal_FANtastic]

Figured it was about time I give my own view on this (with an iPhone cetric twist)

Good (beyond the price)

works with iPhone
both a stereo headset for music and phone make it very convenient
with the plug in both ears makes it very easy to hear a conversation and haven't had complaints on voice quality yet
switches seamlessly between phone and music
very light weight and the battery life seems decent


Cons

wifi on iPhone can cause interference
can't use volume control on iPhone, must use one on headset
ear plugs are good but I've used better (and worse too)
can dislodge a bit with running


Overall I would say that this is a good moderate use headset. It is not for the active user but is more than fine if you're riding the GO train.
The big thing I don't like and not sure if it is an iPhone specific issue is that with WiFi turned on it causes both a delay and a stutter. I read it's because they use the same frequency. So on the train I turn off the WiFi (which saves battery life anyways) and it makes the sound quality so much better.

Given the uses of an iPhone (phone, music and video) this is a great item for the price.

[ravage]

Thanks OP, ordered two, one for my dad and one for my brother. If it's good I'll probably end up getting one for myself later!

[silvery]

if someone wants to pick mine up in the GTA for cost PM me, as i think the earloop doesnt fit my ear well... i have small ears!

[jlo mein]

It is not for the active user but is more than fine if you're riding the GO train.
The big thing I don't like and not sure if it is an iPhone specific issue is that with WiFi turned on it causes both a delay and a stutter. I read it's because they use the same frequency. So on the train I turn off the WiFi (which saves battery life anyways) and it makes the sound quality so much better.


Even with the mic boom extended, I have had complaints of background noise from people I call when using this headset on the street. I have been told my 1st gen Jawbone headset has better noise cancellation.

I have had the exact same delay/stutter of music issue using this Plantronics headset with my iPhone as well. Thanks for the tip, I will try turning off wifi. I'm also disappointed that when paired with the iPhone, volume can only be controlled via the headset, not the iPhone itself. The lowest volume setting on this Plantronics headset is still too loud in some situations. This isn't really a negative against the headset, but rather the iPhone, as this occurs with all stereo bluetooth headsets paired with the iPhone.

[stormsong]

does this headset work for the ps3? can anyone confirm? I'm looking for a decent bt headset for my phone but also compatible with ps3 so I don't have to buy 2

I believe the voyager 510 and 520 both work for ps3 (for 37.99 on amazon.com), and they both have more/better ratings (4/5) would that be a better buy for me?

[nuberific]

does this headset work for the ps3? can anyone confirm? I'm looking for a decent bt headset for my phone but also compatible with ps3 so I don't have to buy 2

I believe the voyager 510 and 520 both work for ps3 (for 37.99 on amazon.com), and they both have more/better ratings (4/5) would that be a better buy for me?

I've tried it out on PS3 and it works, although I can't hear myself so I don't know exactly how well. Clear enough that people on Uncharted 2 can seem to understand me though. However, the background noise/music from the game seems to activate the mic (as indicated by the little speaker picture flashing up), even at a moderate sound level. But again, I don't know if this translates into something annoying for people on the other end as I can't hear myself.

[br0pbr0p]

I've tried it out on PS3 and it works, although I can't hear myself so I don't know exactly how well. Clear enough that people on Uncharted 2 can seem to understand me though. However, the background noise/music from the game seems to activate the mic (as indicated by the little speaker picture flashing up), even at a moderate sound level. But again, I don't know if this translates into something annoying for people on the other end as I can't hear myself.

Hmm, check if you set the audio output to the headset.

Got mine a few weeks ago, for $34 USD, it was a good enough headset. I was using a SE Stereo one, hb-980 or something, and it keeps disconnecting with my iphone after every call, so I switched to this. Sounds good on my end, but people on the other side seems to have sound quality issues when I am on the headset. I tried with it extended and also not extended and it's still a bit spotty. It also doesn't seem to stay in my ear too well, so I only put on when a call comes in.

[chaoslord]

ordered mine friday and received it this wednesday.

Packaging sure ain't cheap. Looks like a 100$ bluetooth piece. The lanyard that comes with the connector is pretty useful for someone like me who lost his last bluetooth in a jacket pocket.

The sliding boom looks really fragile, you can't tell if it's really close or not. Hopefully Amazon will honor the guarantee or Plantronics.

[shadow_cruiser]

This is still on sale but I'm still deciding between this and the jawbone 2 which is on sale at pccyber for $50 http://pccyber.com/?v=NewsLetter. Which one would you guys get?.

[j-mark]

after maybe 3 weeks of minimal use my unit has stopped working

does not turn on and flashes red when plugged into the charger

have to go about getting a return now

GREAT!

[Bumba]

If you are not satisfied with your Plantronics Voyager 855 Bluetooth Headset, maybe I can take it off your hands. PM me. :)

[j-mark]

If you are not satisfied with your Plantronics Voyager 855 Bluetooth Headset, maybe I can take it off your hands. PM me. :)

its not working, has been sent in to amazon for refund