Jabra BT8010 or Plantronics 520? - Motorola Q Forum

GilmourD · 07-01-2008, 10:11 PM

I'm down to getting one or the other and I can't figure out which way to go...

The stereo functions of the BT8010 are VERY, VERY, VERY tempting, but it doesn't look like a lot of people have purchased it so I'm not seeing much feedback. My concern is that I have small ears, so I'm not sure how they'll fit. I'm tempted also because I'm a PC gamer and a stereo headset might be nice for Team Fortress 2 and CounterStrike: Source.

The 520 seems to be a crazy popular headset. It appears to have great sound quality and is very comfortable. It's a few bucks more than the BT8010, but it seems to be a fan favorite.

So... Vote and help me figure out what to get. Why would you get one over the other?

n99hockey · 07-01-2008, 10:21 PM

<~~520 over here

GilmourD · 07-02-2008, 07:35 AM

Bump for the morning crew. :p

rudeboy · 07-02-2008, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by n99hockey

<~~520 over here

ditto here... as you know.

WindsorII · 07-02-2008, 10:09 AM

I have had prolems with head phones. Never enough volume. I had given up until I "found" a Jabra 8010. Yeah, I was looking at houses and someone left an 8010 on the deck. I have to turn own the volume most of the time. This thing is great. I dont have the companion stereo piece, but I was able to order the power cord. It is by far the best I have ever had. I can call folks without touching the phone, due to the phonelist on the earpiece. I really wanted the other piece, which they wont ship separately, but I am good with what I have, plus I cant beat the price.

I wanted to try the Jawbone, but not until this one fades. I've had earphones for years. They always seem to fade in volume.

Tony Bag o Donuts · 07-02-2008, 11:01 AM

rb turned me on to the 520 (from my 510) and I turned scott on to it....

GilmourD · 07-02-2008, 01:27 PM

So one BT8010 (even though Windsor didn't actually vote) and four 520 votes.

So... What would make you guys pick the 520 over the BT8010?

Tony Bag o Donuts · 07-02-2008, 01:28 PM

Sound quality, voice quality, price, comfortable.

GilmourD · 07-02-2008, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Bag o Donuts

Sound quality, voice quality, price, comfortable.

So you're saying that the sound quality and the voice quality of the 520 are better than that of the BT8010? As far as price, I actually found the BT8010 for $5 cheaper from a reliable reseller.

Tony Bag o Donuts · 07-02-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GilmourD

So you're saying that the sound quality and the voice quality of the 520 are better than that of the BT8010? As far as price, I actually found the BT8010 for $5 cheaper from a reliable reseller.

I don't know the difference between the two....but my experience has been 100% positive.