The Plantronics Pulsar 590a Stereo Bluetooth Headset is a product that attempts the challenge of a "do everything" invention. They deliver respectable audio, but the ergonomics of the button arrangement leaves room for improvement. There's a learning curve here – reading the manual is mandatory until you get the hang of all the controls, where they are, and what they do.
The flashing ring light on the right ear piece is ridiculously huge and way too bright. In a darkened room, I could see that blue light reflecting off the right lens of my glasses or a nearby window, which I found overly annoying. Is there some compelling reason that LED ring has to be that big and that bright?
The quality of the tubular mic could use improvement too – background noise cancellation would be welcome. I wanted to rip it off and substitute the spectacularly effective mic from my theBoom Quiet headphones.
The Pulsar's little audio adapter "puck" is a nice touch, especially since it works with ANY audio source you can jack it into, and it's permanently paired with the headphones and charges off the same AC adapter or desk stand at the same time.
It's also interesting to note that the Pulsars retail for about $250.00 but you can pick them up for half that price from TreoCentral's store or just about anywhere else. Would I pay $250.00 for these headphones? Unlikely, but at half that price they're certainly a choice to consider if you're shopping for a pair of headphones that can do everything these can do and include just about every accessory you could possibly want.
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| Pros |
Futuristically stylish, comfy, light weight
Respectable sound reproduction
Bluetooth audio adapter included – wireless Stereo from ANY source
Box jam-packed with accessories
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| Cons |
Ergonomic issues with control buttons
Bluetooth ring light way too big and bright
No mic noise cancellation |
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