| | |  | Tools & Home Improvement | Home » » BlueAnt X5 Bluetooth Stereo Headset (Black) | | | | | | | Description: | | The X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset is a portable multi-function device utilizing the latest cutting edge technologies allowing you to stream high quality music and make voice calls using a mobile phone, pda, or computer - without wires attached to the headset.Connect directly to A2DP* compatible phones and computers or utilize the supplied BlueAnt Audio Streamer to connect to any MP3 player, iPod, or DVD etc and stream music direct while answering calls from a phone.Open your favourite VOIP program and talk anywhere in the world. With a detachable microphone, USB and AC charging options, the X5 is a complete mobile communications accessory for people who require wireless freedom. | | | Features: | |
• Wireless Stereo Music or Voice Connection to your phone or computer
• Use with your favourite VOIP programs and iPod/MP3 players. Connect using a standard 3.5mm audio jack.
• Supports Bluetooth Profiles - Handsfree, Headset, A2DP, AVRCP. Stores Bluetooth pairing information for up to 10 different devices (Bluetooth V1.2)
• Compact detachable Microphone and removable Rechargeable Battery lasts for more than 12 hours
• 2 year warranty
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 12.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 3.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 9.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 12.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 9.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.6 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.05 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 87 reviews |
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53 of 54 found the following review helpful:
 Product vs TechnologyJul 19, 2006
By G. Bay
Bottom line: meet my expectations for a wireless set of headphones. I would buy again. I did several hours of research before purchasing these.
My applications: listening to mp3s while working out using my Palm Tx (direct connection, i.e. without streaming device) and watching TV on my computer using BeyondTV (using streaming device which plugs into the audio-out mini jack to mediate the Bluetooth connection)
Pros:
- compact, light, stylish/sleek
- impressive audio quality for wireless device; probably as good as iPod ear buds, but by no means competition for high fidelity headphones
- once audio begins streaming, no flashing lights (like Motorola bluetooth headphones)
- no noticable audio lag (due to on the fly compression) when watching video. Yes it does exist, but you have to be trying to detect it. Only purists would probably take issue.
Cons:
- more of the Bluetooth technology then this product, but headset seems susceptible to obstructions (walls, thick clothes even)
- easy to use, but again, more of the technology of Blutooth then product, depending on what you are connecting headset to (streamer vs phone or Palm) can be a bit of a pain pairing when first learning to use. However learning curve is extremely short
24 of 25 found the following review helpful:
 Updated review -- Product is good depending on what you want to use it forOct 14, 2006
By Kevin K. Fosler
First of all, I want to say up front that the packaging and presentation of this product is probably the best I have ever seen. The colors, the card right inside when you open it up giving their toll free help number, and even the plastic packaging which isn't the type that takes a half hour to open -- all of these are fantastic and I commend the company / team that put this all together.
However, my product is defective. The connector on the streamer works (sometimes) if I push it in hard, but if I don't then I ohly get partial sound. So, in contrast to the product development / packaging, their Quality Assurance needs to test these before they send them out.
It is a big hassle for me to repackage everything and send it back. I tried contacting their customer service number but it's not open on weekends, so I will try again on Monday and see what happens. If it's favorable I'll post an update, otherwise this review will stand at 5 stars for product packaging, but 1 star overall because all the packaging in the world doesn't matter if it doesn't work.
Update: Their consumer response team was less than helpful. Getting them to pay for return shipping to fix their DEFECTIVE product was like pulling teeth, and they may not even do that.
Update: I eventually received better customer support. The product that they sent out works fine, and I did not have to pay return shipping.
Revised product update:
I haven't used this for bluetooth phone conversations, and don't intend to. I am going to use it to stream music from my iPod, and for that it works better than expected. Pairing the devices works on the first try and I haven't had problems with static or being out of range. It's amazing that these very lightweight components can do what they do.
For what they do they are OK. They won't compete with good wireless headphones like the Sennheiser's. There is almost no bass, but at the same time there is no distortion either at higher volume settings, so for walking around with the iPod streaming in my backpack this is convenient -- no wires, as long as my quality of sound expectations aren't too high.
13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Good for early adoptersNov 15, 2006
By Buffalo Wings
I spent a few hours researching bluetooth stereo headphones, and wanted to find a suitable product for five possible uses - taking calls from my Blackberry, listening to my iPod, watching movies on my iBook, chatting on Skype and playing SOCOM on my PSP.
The headset supports multiple pairing, which is essential, and the Blackberry recognized it right away. Sound output quality is good, a little weird when talking on the phone in stereo, and no-one has complained that I sound bad.
iPod integration is through the included streamer. Again, very good quality, and the lack of wires are a good selling point. Audiophiles will surely have a different opinion, but then how stupid do they look walking on the street with giant cans on their heads?
Listening to music on my iBook is fine, movies are a problem. The delay is unbearable, and makes it very frustrating to watch a DVD with the streamer. I couldn't successfully get the headset to work with the iBook on Bluetooth mode, it would pair but kept coming up with error messages. So that ruled out using the X5 microphone for Skype.
Finally, the PSP played through the headset, but the square button to talki in SOCOM didn't work. This is more likely a problem because of Sony, and something that the two should work on for the future.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Excellent Bluetooth HeadphonesMay 28, 2007
By UberZeiger
I researched several possible headset/headphone devices to pair with my Samsung M620 Upstage Black Phone (Sprint) and my laptop. I have been really happy with the purchase so far.
HEADSET: The headset actually works better than any bluetooth headset I have owned. I can't be for sure that isn't partly due to the phone having a better bluetooth strength than previous phones I have owned, but I am thrilled with it. I can walk 15 feet away from the phone in line of sight with no loss of quality, and manageable quality loss when around the corner in another room. This is also the first bluetooth headset that has not elicited complaints from the people I am talking to on the phone.
HEADPHONES: Also great. The A2DP (or whatever it is) is an incredible quality difference over standard bluetooth connection. I use these headphones at work, on my bus ride home sometimes, and even when running. They have a great form factor - are rather comfortable, and I am quite surprised how well they stay on my head when I run. I haven't had any problems with them. I am not a total audiophile, and yes one of those noise canceling headsets has better sound quality, but as a wireless device, these are exceptional headsets.
OTHER
-Comfortable design
-Fold up for being able to toss in your bag and go
-Detachable boom so you don't look like a dork when you just want to listen to music and not talk on the phone
-Seemless transition from music to taking a phone call
-Volume controls on headset
-Excellent battery life (per charge)
-Comes with an adapter in case your computer or audio device doesn't have bluetooth built in (I haven't seen any other device come with this great adapter - saved me $30 because my laptop isn't bluetooth equipped and I would have had to buy a bluetooth usb stick to pair the headphones)
CONS:
-A little pricey
-Size is fixed, if you have a big melon - these babies won't fit
-Although there are volume controls on the headset, I haven't found a way to skip a song from the headset itself without tinkering with my cell phone. When running, I leave my phone in my pack and can't access it easily unless I stop, so I don't have the ability to skip a track without stopping. Technically though, I am not sure how they would figure out how to make a button from the headset know how to skip a song on my cell phone, and the software for my media player on my laptop, or if I used an ipod - too many different software commands, still a bummer though.
RECO: Great product, you will be happy with it.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Much better than various 900MHz/IR Wireless Headphones I've tried!Jul 01, 2006
By Jeff
I tried this headset with the audio streamer and WOW is all I can say.
CD quality music without any static! I bought this so that I could watch TV while my wife slept and it works great for that as well. I did need to buy an AC - USB power adapter (like Amazon part B000167V46) to keep it charged for TV watching.
Two thumbs up from this reviewer!
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