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BlueAnt X5 Bluetooth Stereo Headset (Black) | 
| Brand: Blue Ant
Category: Wireless
List Price: $139.99
Buy New: $97.99
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Seller: CCMACCESSORIES
Rating:  82 reviews
Sales Rank: 23013
Color: Black/Blue
Media: Wireless Phone Accessory
Batteries Included: Yes
Battery: 1 Lithium
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 12 x 3 x 9
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: UNOTPBAX53
Model: 93725
UPC: 878049000059
EAN: 0878049000059
ASIN: B000FL60P8
Release Date: May 26, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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 |
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Product 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.Includes An audio voice streamer, 2 USB charging cables, detachable microphone, 3.5mm stereo cable, 3.5mm stereo Y cable dongle and 3.5mm patch cable, 2 foam speaker covers are included along with an AC charger and user guide.
Amazon.com Product Description
If you have a Bluetooth phone, computer, or PDA that supports the A2DP stereo headset profile, you owe it to yourself to check out the X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset. This lightweight, comfortable headset allows you to wirelessly stream high quality music and make voice calls, bringing your enjoyment of music, VOIP, and cell phone calls to the next level. The headset also ships with a device called the BlueAnt Audio and Voice Streamer, which connects to any MP3 player, iPod, or other audio device via a standard 3.5mm audio jack and streams stereo music directly to the headset. In addition to music listening, the X5 lets you wirelessly communicate via your favorite VOIP program. The headset comes with a detachable microphone, as well as USB and AC charging options, making the X5 a complete mobile communications accessory for people who want wireless freedom. The compact, removable, and rechargeable battery lasts for more than 12 hours, giving you plenty of time between charges. The X5 is comfortable, too, with an ergonomic design that includes a collapsible neckband for easy portability. The headset stores Bluetooth pairing information for up to 10 different devices so it's always ready to go with all your gadgets. The X5 supports the Bluetooth 1.2 specification, and it's compatible with the handsfree, headset, A2DP, and AVRCP profiles. Before purchase, make sure your devices support these profiles to ensure compatibility. What's in the Box
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset, A2DP Audio and Voice Streamer, detachable microphone, 3.5mm stereo cable, 3.5mm to stereo and mono Y-cable, 2 rechargeable li-polymer batteries, 2 USB charging cables, AC charger, 2 foam speaker covers, user manual, and quick start guide.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 82
 Exactly what I was looking for! January 12, 2010
Cindy Stolle (Houston, TX USA)
I use these headphones at the gym and don't have to fumble with wires! It answers the phone when a call comes in and goes back to playing music when the call is hung up. The stereo quality is really good. I wanted the style over earbuds so I didn't have to worry about them falling out with vigerous activity. I have had them several years now and I am still very pleased.
 It worked on everything I needed January 1, 2010
D. Skeem (Honolulu, HI)
I also did a lot of research regarding this and other wireless headphones. I think it's a 4.5 star but there isn't intervals. I'll explain below why I didn't give it a 5 star review. Here's my experience:
Seller
Great. No problems. I bought it on Friday and it shipped from NY on Saturday. I'm in Hawaii and it was here by Thursday.
Charging the batteries
The instructions said to charge them for at least two hours before using them. I plugged one (headphone) into the AC/DC outlet and then had to plug the other one (Audio Streamer) into the USB on my computer since it only comes with the one AC cable. According to the instructions, the light is supposed to be red, indicating it is charging. Then, when it's done, it is supposed to turn blue. Well, that's what the Audio Streamer did, but the headphone was red with an occasional blue flash. I tried swapping batteries between the two devices, but the headphones continued blinking blue every few seconds. Worried that it wasn't charging but not having any other option, I left it that way and when I came back several hours later it was a solid blue. Since then, as I've synced it and used it, there doesn't seem to be a problem, so cross my fingers.
Syncing
I must admit, it was a little frustrating getting it to sync to the Audio Streamer. I got it to sync first to my iMac via bluetooth and it sounded great. I couldn't get it to work with the Audio Streamer so I gave it up for the night and went to bed. When I got up the following morning, I tried the Audio Streamer again, without doing anything else to it, and it worked. Go figure.
Uses
I wanted to use the headphones for several different things.
1st-With my computer (2008 Apple iMac). As noted above, it synced without problems and sounds great in stereo. I'd say it's about on par with the standard iPod earphones. When I go the length of the apartment with two or so walls in between the headphones and the computer, it starts to skip a bit.
2nd-With my iPhone 3GS. There were no problems syncing with my phone. It also sounds great listening to music. The microphone plugs into the mini-USB port (also where the charging happens) and there didn't seem to be any problems with answering calls or sound quality. However, I really didn't buy this to use with phone calls and seeing how the microphone needs to be plugged into the mini-USB port, which means I have to carry it around all the time, I'm glad I wasn't planning to use it this way very often.
3rd-With my TV. I really wanted to be able to use this with any standard television so I can play games or watch TV without bothering my spouse. This is where I was slightly disappointed, and thus the lower rating. I was really excited that it came with an Audio Streamer allowing it to hook up to pretty much any device. I figured it is sent over Bluetooth technology and would therefore sound exactly the same as when I was listening to my computer. However, the sound isn't very good and there is a constant rhythmic tapping sound which is actually a little bit of static. It was really bad at first, but after repositioning the Audio Streamer a little bit, it seemed to be less noticeable. Once I got playing my games, the static wasn't as noticeable as my mind was concentrating on what I was playing. I haven't watched much TV yet with it so I'm not sure if I will be able to ignore it as easily. It reminds me of listening to a radio with a not-so-good antennae.
4th-With my PC at work. I get so tired of the cables trying to listen to my computer at work. If I move my chair around the cubicle at all, I pull the earbuds out. I haven't taken them to work yet to try, but I'll have to use the Audio Streamer seeing how my Dell PC doesn't have bluetooth, so I'm assuming it will sound the same as when using it with the TV, static and not as clear as when it uses Bluetooth connection.
Overall, this works well. I like the design and feel, although when I have my glasses on it starts to pinch behind my ears after a while. Contacts solve this problem. I would recommend this to anyone looking for wireless headphones.
 Very vey very bad stereo headset November 3, 2009
Alaa S. AL Sinan (Dhahran ,saudi arabia)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This headset has to be the worst I have ever tried I can't believe that people actually give it more than one star. I have been using this for quite a while and can really say that this headset is very low quality in the music department, the sound is too distorted feels like a weak FM signal, and the range when you connect directly to the phone is terrible unless the device is in a certain position it it will skip like crazy its insane it feels like an infrared signal when it gets obscured. Even when using the streamer its the same low quality sound but with more range but you will lose the functionality of the bluetooth (pausing, forwarding..etc).
when using it to talk to people its great sound is clear and the other party hears you pretty well, but I am sure you could find another headset that can do that.
I bought this so I can work out while listing to music from my device but it keeps losing signal and not to mention the low quality sound, I cannot recommend this no matter what its useless as a stereo headset and to expensive to be a normal headset. I tried to see if I can update the firmware but the website does not support this model anymore nad I could not get any help in the matter.
Also, it comes in a cheap plastic bag like its used when I gave a negative feed back to the seller he said that they come like this from the manufacturer to be sold cheaper, the seller should have stated that in the description which he failed to so.
Again I do not recommend this.
 Purchased 2 X5's. 1 worked for a year, the other for 2 months. October 12, 2009
Bill Motley
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
BlueAnt no longer sells or supports the X5 or any other stereo headset. All information about this product simply disappeared from their website.
My 1st X5 worked well for just over a year, then the audio streamer simply stopped lighting up. Replacing the battery did not solve the problem.
I misplaced my receipt, so I was unable to use the warranty.
Since I liked the set well enough, I purchased a 2nd X5. After 2 months the headset and the audio streamer no longer recognize each other. The lights on both devices indicate that they are in pairing mode, but they do not pair. I swapped parts with my older X5, to no avail.
I have triggered the warranty and will follow up here with information about how that process goes.
 Mingusfly September 12, 2009
Skinner06 (Florida)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Pros:
- Sound guality for headset is quite good on my Blackberry 8900
- Bluetooth range extends comfortably throughout a rather large home
- Headset hold a charge of @ 5 continuous hours
Cons:
_ The Audio Streamer would barely hold a charge. Sometimes it would not work even if taken immediately off the charger including checks to be sure that the battery contaacts on the streamer were clean, dust free & seated properly on the streamer. When it did work the sound quality with my IPod Classic contained so much static as to make it unlistenable after a few minutes.To ensure that it wasn't a bad battery, I switched the batteries between the headset & the streamer with no different results indicating a bad streamer. I contacted Blue Ant by phone, & followed their recommendations with no results. Following their instuctions I returned the steamer to Blue Ant and received back what appeared to be the same streamer & battery I sent them with the same results i.e. streamer dosen't hold charge. I've given up on the streamer & just use the headset.
If you just want the headset, see if you can buy it standalone. If you want an Audio Streamer this is not the product. Their rating would be even lower if the headset didn't work so well.
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