Binding: Wireless Phone Accessory
Brand: BlueAnt
Color: Black
EAN: 0878049000400
Feature: BlueAnt's patented Voice Isolation Technology provides outstanding noise reduction and echo cancellation
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Label: BlueAnt
Manufacturer: BlueAnt
Model: BA-Z9i-BLK
MPN: 091010
Publisher: BlueAnt
Studio: BlueAnt

• BlueAnt's patented Voice Isolation Technology provides outstanding noise reduction and echo cancellation
• Can switch between two Voice Isolation modes-- Standard and Max
• Multipoint functionality allows you to connect to two phones at the same time; pair with up to 5 devices
• Up to 5.5 hours of talk time, up to 200 hours of standby
• Includes: Bluetooth headset, AC charger, USB cable, 2 ear gels (small, large), 2 earhooks, user manual

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Award Winning BlueAnt Z9 Dual Microphone Headset is the latest in Bluetooth headsets, combining cutting-edge technology with stylish design. Incorporating Bluetooth version 2.0 and BlueAnt's revolutionary Noise Cancelling Solution, ?Voice Isolation Technology', the Z9 cancels out almost all background noise while preserving the clarity of your voice. The Z9 can be paired with up to 3 Bluetooth devices, allowing you to switch ?on-the-fly' between them. You can upgrade the firmware via your PC and with BlueAnt's 2-year replacement warranty you have peace of mind. Different ring-tones for known and unknown contacts Innovative tie clip for attaching to shirt or cuff, when not in use Firmware upgrade via USB on your PC Stylish, translucent ear hook
Improving on the original Z9, the enhanced BlueAnt Z9i Bluetooth headset incorporates a number of new features and packaged accessories with a focus on comfort and wearability. BlueAnt has refined its Voice Isolation Technology software to improve the Z9i's noise suppression, echo cancellation and wind noise reduction capabilities.

Thanks to BlueAnt's Voice Isolation Technology, the Z9i provides outstanding noise suppression, echo cancellation and wind noise reduction.

It comes with both large and small interchangeable ear gels, as well as two types of ear hook.

The Z9i includes both large and small interchangeable ear gels, as well as two types of ear hook: the original translucent style and a more ergonomic, rubberized metal ear hook. It also offers an innovative tie clip lets you attach the V1 headset to your shirt or cuff when not in use.

The Z9i incorporates dual microphones allowing for BlueAnt's patented Voice Isolation Technology, a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) software solution that uses advanced techniques to separate the user's voice signal from all other sounds, enhancing and isolating all frequencies that affect voices coming into and out of the headset. This results in outstanding environmental noise reduction, echo cancellation and wind noise protection. You can choose between dual Voice Isolation modes: Standard for use in normal environments to remove mild background noise, and Max, which provides superior voice clarity for use in extremely noisy environments.

The BlueAnt Z9i works with Bluetooth version 2.0 and its multi-point technology allows you to connect simultaneously to two phones and answer the one that rings. The Z9i can now connect with up to five Bluetooth devices (instead of the Z9's three). Automatic reconnect also finds the last cell phone or device paired, and automatically reconnects.

Features

• Two microphones for pure speech
• Multipoint technology allows connection to two phones simultaneously
• Automatic connection and reconnection with notification
• Different ring-tones for known and unknown contacts
• Innovative tie clip for attaching to shirt or cuff, when not in use
• Choice between a stylish, translucent or ergonomic, rubberized metal ear hook
• Firmware upgrade via USB on your PC
• Small and lightweight (just 1.5 inches in length and weighs only 0.35 ounces)
• Up to 5.5 hours of talk time and 200 hours of standby
• Bluetooth v2.0 with Headset Profile, Hands-Free profile
• Two-year replacement warranty

What's in the Box
Z9i Bluetooth Headset, AC wall adapter, USB cable, earbuds (1 small, 1 large) two earhooks, user manual, quick start guide

Customer Rating:
Summary: Great fit and generally good sound quality - noise cancellation is questionable
Comment: I did a TON of research before buying the Z9i. It came down to the Z9i or the Jawbone 2 for me, as I was looking for a small, stylish device with the best noise cancellation possible. I've had the Z9i now for 3-4 weeks, and I am satisfied with the device in terms of design, functionality, and general sound quality. HOWEVER, the noise cancellation feature has disappointed me. One of the first things I did when I received the device was to test the noise cancellation in a noisy restaurant. I called my office phone and left a voicemail for myself using the Z9i. I left one message before activating the noise cancellation "max" feature, and then one after. Honestly, according to the voicemail recording, I could barely tell a difference between the two recordings.

So, all that to say -- I recommend this device as a great bluetooth for general use. But, if you are like me and find yourself in noisy airports, etc, you may be disappointed in the "advertised" noise cancellation technology.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: I love this headset
Comment: I use this for when I am at home and need to be hands free for other tasks while conversing with someone. Decent range, but a little static-y when at it's range limit or there are walls between it and the phone.

I've used the super noise canceling one time but was told that it made things worse, so I just use the first setting. Very comfortable, but I sometimes feel that it might pop out of my ear when I move around. However, when I get this feeling, I can shake my head and it is firmly in place, so it might just be that it is very light.

This is the first BT headset I've used, and it seems to be a good buy. Recommended.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Another adequate earpiece
Comment: This earpiece is just like many of the other earpieces in this price range.It has decent clarity but the placement of the buttons makes it hard to operate without grasping the unit for support. The ear inserts can be a little uncomfortable when worn for a long time and the port for the charger is difficult to connect to.All in all the search continues for the "Perfect" earpiece.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Top of the line is still below the bar
Comment: 4 stars because as good as the BlueAnt is, I believe the bar is still too low for these type of devises. Voice quality should be better (even more natural sounding), listening volume should be louder; while the person I am talking to can easily and clearly hear me above typical mixed ambient noise levels, I often can not say the same. In my car, windows have to be rolled up to hear the callee, even tough they can hear me just fine. Walking my dog, should a noisy car or God forbid a motorcycle drive by, forget it, there is no way I can hear the callee even though they hear me just fine. BlueAnt is the value leader for high-end Bluetooth Headsets, pairs easily to most phones and is easy to use. One can purchase two of these to one of the arguably better Jawbone II's; do the math it's a no brainer and buy the BlueAnt.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Good headset at a reasonable price
Comment: This is a great little headset - the noise cancellation works well, which was the main reason I bought it - I've tried it driving down the highway with the windows open and music blasting, and the person on the other end can hear me fine. The noise cancellation does work best when I am speaking, and not as well when I am silent.

It is plenty loud on my end in all but the loudest situations. It fits well in my ear.

The battery seems to last as long as advertised. The charger is proprietary, but the headset comes with both a usb and a wall charger, so I've not had any trouble with that.

My only complaint is that there is crackling if anything gets in between it and the phone it's connected to. Previous headsets I've used were not nearly as sensitive to this kind of interference. I can still hear the person on the other end in this case, but it is a bit annoying. On the other hand, I've not heard complaints about crackling from the person on the other end, so it appears to be localized to the user of the headset.

All around a great headset at a great price. I'd highly recommend it as long as the crackling won't bother you too much.

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