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Plantronics m175 Convertible Headset

The Plantronics m175 Convertible Headset
Guide Rating -  
Pros  • Convertible over-the-head system
• very good comfort
• volume input and ouput controls
Cons  • There should also be an on/off button
The Bottom Line - A full-featured multi-purpose earset.

 

 
"Light, classy with good sound quality"
That convertible headset can be transformed into a small over-the-ear style earset by removing the over-the-head system. One of my colleagues at About uses that hybrid system and he finds it useful to have the headset when talking for long periods at night from home with the ability to carry only a small over-the-ear system when on the move.

The Plantronics m175 scored 6.5 in my Earset sound quality test which puts it in the second position, next to the Jabra Earwrap, the best one in terms of sound quality accoording to 3 out of 4 jury-members (including me). Plus, the m175 is pretty adjustable with microphone and output volume controls and a mute switch. Truly a full-featured product.

 
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