Turn the V1 over and you'll find an earpiece along with a flexible metal ear hook. The earpiece is a little different from the Z9; it comes with rubbery ear gels that dip a little deeper in the ear canal.
We actually like this because the fit feels more secure and the audio quality is improved, but we can see how this might feel uncomfortable for some people. If you want, the BlueAnt V1 also comes with two foam tips instead. As for the ear hook, we did find it necessary and not optional, since it doesn't feel as secure without it.
The V1 comes with a translucent plastic ear hook as well, if you don't like the metal one. We found both ear hooks to be pretty comfortable to use. Also on the back of the V1 is a tiny clip that can be clipped on to a tie or a shirt. Simply wear the V1 headset, turn it on, and it will automatically tell you a step-by-step tutorial on how to pair your phone.
The process isn't too different from other Bluetooth headsets, but having a voice telling you what to do is really nice especially for those who are new to Bluetooth headsets. If you want to manually pair a phone, all you have to do is say "Pair Me.
Aside from that, there is no voice recognition tutorial--just start talking. With the voice control mode on, we found we didn't need the user manual at all. If you want help, you can say "Teach Me" and it'll guide you through the different voice commands. If you forget the commands, you can say "What can I say? You can say "Answer" to answer a call, and you can say "Ignore" to reject a call. Other voice commands include "Redial" for last number redial, "Check Battery" for the battery status, and of course you can say "Call" followed by Home, Office, Voice mail, speed dial numbers, or any other number.
You can even say "Call Back" to call the number of the last incoming call. Audio quality was pretty incredible, and we think it's on par with the Jawbone 2. The voice isolation technology really helps to isolate our voice so that callers can hear us really clearly, and the echo-cancellation means we can hear our callers' just fine as well. Like with the Z9i, the V1's voice-isolation sensor has two modes--Standard and Max. Standard is for everyday situations, keeping the regular noise suppression but also maintaining the sound of the natural voice.
Max is for extremely noisy situations where natural voice isn't as important as increased noise reduction. We tested both situations: one in a car, while the other was in a busy food court. Voice Control : When turning on the V1 for the first time, the voice guides you through setting up your phone via bluetooth and getting it up and running.
But the audio guide fails to really explain how to command the headset to do what you want. Phone based voice controls just offer better accuracy and functionality. For instance, the built in Blackberry voice control allows you to call all your contacts without having to set up anything. Sound Quality : The V1 earpiece fits snug in your ear and gives you great sound quality.
But the real news here is the voice isolation technology that cancels out background noise. In a noisy kitchen while doing dishes my dad was able to hear me perfectly which is usually a challenge. As a normal headset, the V1 was crisp—one of the best headsets I have ever used. Side Notes : The V1 uses a super small charging port, which made me nervous about another adapter in my socket.
But the V1 does come with a small adapter that you can place over a regular Blackberry plug and fit into the V1. Another plus is that the V1 has a built in clip that allows you to clip the V1 to your shirt or pants.
Final Verdict: The voice controls of the V1 are almost completely useless. In fact, the overly complicated software on the V1 makes ending a call almost impossible. I keep trying to push the button at the end of a call and I keep activating another feature—its just too much. Check it out at this link. Amir Saad Not Registered. For example: why is the voice isolation a function to add instead of a default after you power up your headset?
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