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Plantronics BackBeat 906 Stereo Bluetooth headset | 
 enlarge | Brand: Altec Lansing
Category: Wireless
List Price: $129.95
Buy New: $62.99
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Rating:  162 reviews
Sales Rank: 137
Media: Wireless Phone Accessory
Autographed: No
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Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 2.3 x 9.5
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MPN: 80771-01
Model: Altec Lansing Backbeat 906
UPC: 017229131217
EAN: 0017229131217
ASIN: B001TK3ACA
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 7 hours of talk time | | • | Up to 8 days of standby time | | • | Supports A2DP profile | | • | Hear your outside world with a quick press of the OpenMic button | | • | Enjoy the full dynamic range of your music using bass-boost feature |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Enjoy full-spectrum stereo music and take your calls wirelessly with the Plantronics BackBeat 906 Bluetooth Headphones. With the included Bluetooth adapter, these ultra-comfortable wireless headphones let you stream rich stereo music from your iPod, iPhone or other music device, while smart dual-mic AudioIQ voice technology offers exceptional clarity for your cell calls. And with a quick tap of the headphone's OpenMic button, you can immediately hear what's going on around you without removing the headphones. 
The included Bluetooth adapter lets you use the BackBeat with iPods and other MP3 players without built-in Bluetooth. View larger. | Wireless Freedom to Listen to Music and Talk on the Phone
Whether you are working or playing, walking or running, the BackBeat 906 lets you take your calls and stream and control your music via a convenient wireless Bluetooth connection. It connects to your stereo Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones and MP3 players to give you a rich, clear wireless music and cell phone experience. For music players like the iPod that don't have built-in Bluetooth, simply connect the included Bluetooth adapter into the 3.5 mm jack to experience the same exceptional sound wirelessly. (If you plan to use the headphones exclusively with Bluetooth-enabled devices and don't need the Bluetooth adapter, check out the BackBeat 903, which offers all the great features of the BackBeat 906 but doesn't include the adapter.) Outstanding Audio and Call Quality
Thanks to the Altech Lansing sound technology, dual 14 mm speakers and bass-boost feature, you can enjoy your music in full-spectrum stereo for a rich audio experience. And when it's time to make or take a call, the headphones feature dual-mic AudioIQ, an advanced digital signal processing technology that dramatically improves the audio levels on both ends of your call, giving you superb call clarity and performance. So whether you're listening to your tunes or taking an important call, the BackBeat 906 has you covered. Control Your Music Remotely
The headphones feature an easy-to-access set of dedicated controls that give you full control of your music and call functions, including play/pause, bass boost, call mute, and volume and track control (for devices supporting the AVRCP Bluetooth profile).
 |  | | Bluetooth makes for easy wireless connections and AudioIQ ensures great call quality. | Adjustable Design for All-Day Comfort
Designed for comfortable, all-day wear, the BackBeat 906 features contoured earbuds that are made of flexible material that comfortably conform to the shape of your ear. The headphones weigh just 1.2 ounces and offer telescoping and swiveling adjustments for a personalized and secure fit. And for further convenience, the soft neckband folds for easy storage in a pocket, purse, or bag. Rechargeable Battery Offers Long Listening and Talk Time
The rechargeable battery delivers up to seven hours of talk/music playback time and has a standby time of up to eight days. It takes just three hours to fully charge the headphones. Keep an Ear Open to the World Around You
The BackBeat 906 is also equipped with OpenMic technology, an ingenious feature that lets you hear all the happenings around you without taking off your headphones. By simply pressing a button, the microphone will pick up outside sound and feed it through the speakers, so you can fully engage in a conversation or simply listen to your surroundings.The Plantronics BackBeat 906 is backed by a one-year limited warranty. What's in the Box
Bluetooth headphones, 3.5mm Bluetooth adaptor, AC charger.
Product Description
Plantronics BackBeat 906 Stereo Bluetooth headset with Bluetooth adapter 3.5mm audio ports. This wireless headphones feature Altec Lansing sound technology for rich, full-spectrum stereo music and dual-mic AudioIQ noise canceling technology for exceptional call clarity. This provides up to 7 hours of talk time and up to 8 days of standby time. It is equipped with A2DP technology.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 162
 Amazing product! September 6, 2010
firalove
Bought this for my boyfriend who is always having trouble with the headphones that come for his iphone. He absolutely loves this product, is able to wear when exercising, and has no trouble whatsoever! This is a great gift for anyone with an iphone!
 Stopped working after 6-7 times of use September 4, 2010
Dario Carles (Panama City, Panama)
OMG, I used this item 6 or 7 times, no more than 2 hours on every try, and then It just stopped. I was listening to music from my cellphone on a road trip and it just stopped working after one hour of use. I cant even return it since I am no longer in the US. I thought it ran out of battery but I try connecting it to the wall charger but the red light (charging light status) did not come up. tried pressing the power button with no luck. spent more than 70 bucks on a piece of crap.
It did not fell, nor I use it for gym or some rude use.
do not buy this, it was also very unconfortable for me, it did not fit my ears right.
My Search For A Bluetooth Headset Is Over August 31, 2010
Amy Holmgren (Chicago)
There's 158 other reviews behind mine so I'll be brief so you can read them all. Kidding. Actually they are all filled with great information so I do encourage you to read them.
My Bluetooth headset search started in a casual way. While checking out at a retail electronic store I walked by one of those big tubs of last minute impulse items near the cash registers. I picked up the Motorola S9 to try it out. When I got home and checked online I found out I paid full price, so much for the specials in the big tubs up front. I quickly found out after pairing it to my phone it only worked in one ear for phone calls but both for music. I didn't like that so I returned it and thus began my search for the best Bluetooth stereo headset.
Next I bought the Jabra Halo after the glowing reviews (get it) and liked the fact they could be used as a normal wired headset without Bluetooth. However they were too warm to wear after a while. They may be great for the winter instead of earmuffs. People also told me they couldn't understand me on the phone with the built in mike. Finally while the bass response was great they lacked clarity in rest of the the music spectrum. I know some people complained about the volume control with its touch sensitive feature but I actually liked it once I got the hang of it. So they went back.
Then I bought the Motorola S9HD, the updated version of the first pair. This headset used both earpieces for phone calls and the bass response was much improved. However the earpieces really blocked your ears from listening to ambient sounds going on around you. Good if you only want to listen to music but bad if you use these in the car and need to hear sirens, your wife, kids (although...No I won't go there) etc. After a while of wearing them the frame hurts your head. No I don't have a fat head! They really need to be more flexible to contour your head. Also lying in bed to listen to music was uncomfortable with the "electronic log" connecting the 2 ear pieces hitting the back of your neck. So back they went.
Enter the Plantronics Backbeat 903/906. Finally I found a winner. I probably should have bought them first since I love my Plantronics Pro Bluetooth earpiece for my cell phone.
I'll tell you why I like this headset:
* They sounds great
* You can listen to phone calls in both ears
* They are comfortable. Those who say they are not may have not extended the earpiece portion down. Initially I thought they were uncomfortable until I did it.
* I can lay in bed with them if you position a pillow the right way. Now Plantronics if you're listening on the next model have the wire extend down instead of out from the back of the earpiece so laying in bed with them will be completely comfortable.
* They have great battery life.
* Amazingly with the open ear design you really can hear ambient noise around you that you need to hear assuming the music isn't too loud.
* Speaking of volume they can get freaking loud if you need it and the bass boost feature really works.
* The controls are well organized. The little track advance/volume controls are a bit cheap so I hope they hang in there.
* The 906 includes a Bluetooth adapter to convert any audio device to wireless Bluetooth. Thou this is the only model in stock at the time it's kind of handy.
The only thing I worry about with this headset is its quality. Many reviewers here on Amazon have mentioned this headset breaks. I've owned them now for 2 weeks and have had no problems. I will report with an update if this status changes or if they keep working after a longer period of time. Here's my theory on the quality problem. I bought these at a retail store instead of a store with the cheapest price on the internet. What many people fail to realize is that if you buy from some places on the internet the products you buy could be grey market/factory seconds or copies. Remember you get what you pay for sometimes or if the price seems too good to be true it's probably a scam.
As a footnote to all the headsets I returned before (Sounds like a Julio Iglesias song). What I learned from a retailer is that these returned headsets cannot be resold for legal reasons due to health concerns. That's why it's a good idea to really study these reviews to help out the merchants who ultimately end up passing along these costs in the form of higher prices. It's too late for me to heed my own advice.
Hope this review helps you!
 Mixed feelings August 27, 2010
M. H. Hurst (Fremont, NE)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've had these for 6 months now. When they work the audio quality is good for what they are as most people have reported. My biggest issue with these is the ability to connect and remain connected via Bluetooth with the phone. I've found this set to be lacking in that area. At first I thought maybe it was a issue with my phone (blackberry) but I've since upgraded to a HTC android model and I have the same connectivity issues. I'll loose one or both phone/audio connections randomly with either phone. Given Bluetooth is suppose to have a range of 25-30 feet, the fact that it can't maintain the connection consistently unless I'm holding my phone in my left hand is not acceptable. You would have thought that the cord that connects the two ear pieces would have been used as a antenna, but that can't be the case. The left ear piece has to be where the antenna is due to my previous comment of working best when holding in my left hand. I was also disappointed in the microphone. I've yet to have anyone say that they could hear me clearly using either phone without using a raised voice. Again not something that is acceptable.
I didn't drop any stars for their size and fit as these are no different then any other wrap around style headphones I've owned. I have a large bucket for a head, so they fit very tightly. At least the cord is flexible and soft enough to not "cut" into my skin like some of the others with molded plastic. 1/2" more cord and it would be fine. Because they were tight, certain head movements would cause one of the two earpieces to pull away from my ear, which was annoying.
I loved the thought of what these realistically could be, but in the end fell short.
Great pair of bluetooth headphones! August 23, 2010
xpolarbearx (Virginia, USA)
I bought these over a year ago when it was on Amazon's Deal of the Day and got them for the same price they are being sold for now. I needed a pair of wireless headphones because I was getting tired of the headphone wires bouncing around or getting in the way while running or lifting weights, so I decided to buy the BackBeats. I run at least 3-5x a week and have had no issues with them regarding sweat. They still have very good battery life after a year of constant use and the bt adapter works great. The only con is that there are no extra earbuds and if not properly fitted, they can get loose and fall out of the ear. Overall, I think these are a great pair of bt headphones that are worth buying.
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