Jawbone Bluetooth Headset with NoiseAssassin-Jawbone II (Silver)[Retail Packaged]

The Jawbone 2 is the next step in the integration of best-in-class noise elimination technology with personal design that is both humanistic and minimal. It has powerful noise suppression algorithms for use in the most extreme acoustic noise environments including battlefields and helicopters. The algorithms use Jawbone's two microphones and the VAS (Voice Activity Sensor) to accurately model the noise environment. Jawbone detects when and how a person is speaking, models the noise, and aggressively eliminates it. Conventional "noise eliminating" headsets do not have the VAS and can only estimate when speech is occurring with software-based Voice Activation Detection (VAD) systems. For these systems to work, the speech must be significantly louder or spectrally different from the noise. These systems fail in loud environments or in the presence of other people's speech. Furthermore, because they can't accurately identify the speech signals, they distort the speech in the process of attempting to eliminate the noise. The result of this distortion is a significant degradation in intelligibility and quality in order to achieve a perceptual reduction in noise.

Setting new standards for mobile voice clarity and personal style, the new Jawbone Bluetooth headset by Aliph represents a complete departure from the gadgetry of the mobile headset industry. Originally developed for military use in extreme environments, Jawbone features NoiseAssassin--a proprietary technology that eliminates background noise from mobile phone conversations. Jawbone is the only Bluetooth headset with a Voice Activity Sensor (VAS) that actually feels your speech, which helps Jawbone distinguish your voice from background noise.

The new Jawbone in black.

Widely recognized as the best Bluetooth headset on the market, the new Jawbone is 50 percent smaller than the original, award-winning Jawbone, offer over 4 hours of talk time, and comes with three earbuds and four earloops for a comfortable and personalized fit.

Military-Grade NoiseAssassin Technology
Developed over years of research for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Jawbone's NoiseAssassin eliminates real world noise better than competing headset because it's the only hands free device that accurately separates human speech from ambient noise. Unmatched in its ability to remove noise from loud environments like busy streets, cars, crowded cafes, and airports, NoiseAssassin is comprised of two features unique to Jawbone: a patented Voice Activity Sensor (VAS) and proprietary Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms. Jawbone is the only Bluetooth headset with a VAS that feels the speech vibrations from your jaw. This enables Jawbone to capture the distinct frequencies of your voice. Proprietary DSP algorithms work in concert with two powerful microphones and the VAS to accurately model surrounding noise and aggressively eliminate it from the conversation.

Conventional "noise suppression" headsets do not have a Voice Activity Sensor and can only estimate when speech is occurring. This causes performance issues like voice distortion, especially in the presence background noise.

Not Just a Headset, It's Earwear
Made with premium materials like medical-grade plastic and fine leather, the new Jawbone with NoiseAssassin combines science and beauty in the most unassuming, yet richly detailed product. Every effort has been made to contain best in class noise suppression technology in a miniature form that is 50 percent smaller than the original, award-winning Jawbone.

The new Jawbone accomplishes a clean and sophisticated look thanks to invisible buttons. Touch-surface technology allows the user to operate switches by lightly pressing the outer shield. Curved and rectilinear to follow the face, the outer shield is lightly textured and inspired by three-dimensional noise abatement surfaces. The infer surface, the one touching your face and creating contact with the Voice Activity Sensor, is gently curved to be ergonomic and comfortable on your skin.

Offering a comfortable and personalized fit, the new Jawbone comes with three sizes of earbuds and four earloops--two sizes of leather and two of slim, which are ideal for use with eyeglasses. Jawbone can also be worn on either ear and with or without an earloop.

Specifications

• Talk time: Over 4 hours
• Standby time: Over 8 days
• Range: Up to 33 feet (10 meters)
• Weight: 10 grams (0.35 ounces)
• Supports Bluetooth 1.0, 1.1, 2.0
• 80 percent charge in 35 minutes (full charge in less than 1 hour)

What's in the Box
The new Jawbone with NoiseAssassin by Aliph headset, magnetic USB cable and wall charger, 3 earbuds, 2 leather earloops, 2 slim earloops, QuickStart Guide

I'm glad I paid far less for my Jawbone than if purchased at Best Buy or where ever they're sold. Any more would have been overpriced due to some drawbacks. The sound quality is very good, it is easy to use but not worth the higher price at other stores. The problem with the Jawbone is that the noise cancellation relies on the white button on the face side of the device to touch your face. If the sensor lifts from the face your conversation is cut off. One must always be aware of he required contact. Sure, the feature can be turned off but what is the purpose of having noise cancellation if you have to turn it off to have a conversation while moving around or laying back. It is a good feature while driving and having the ability to keep you head fairly still while talking. You will have to reach up and gently press the device to your face periodically to insure contact is maintained.
There is a bit of a learning curve to master all the features. I would say it is a good device but not for everyone.

this product is great looking but that is it. The fit is horrible and hurts your ear, if you do buy try it out first. I went out and bought a blue ant z9i and love it. Jawbone is very over rated!

The noise cancellation does work better than most of the ear piece or head set around...its very sleek and comfortable. My husband actually uses it w/o the ear rod.

Item works great - as advertised in every sense. This item works better than any other Bluetooth device I've tried, and good enough for me not to need to look for another. I am very satisfied.

5 stars means the item cannot be improved in my opinion. This item clearly can be made more thoughtfully. Here are my issues:

1. Use a standard Mini USB cable that attaches to a charging head, so that you can reduce the amount of cables you need to bring with you when traveling. Mini USB should be the standard for all devices IMO - charging, data, etc. This device comes with a proprietary cable that can ONLY be used to charge the earpiece - yet it plugs into a USB port? Thoughtful, or Thoughtless?

2. Have the ear piece be the type that have a rubber tentacle that goes into the ear. These are on many aftermarket headphones (for music devices) and work ridiculously great. The open air style of earpiece was designed for those that want to ear their surroundings in addition to music - in BOTH ears. However it is presumed that we only are using one ear with this device, so it goes without saying that feature is not desired. If it had a rubber tentacle that went inside the ear the user would be able to hear the caller at least twice as good. In addition, it would fit even more securely onto the user. Its a win - win, yet we are stuck with a 1980/90's style open air ear piece?

Great item though :-)

This device works really well with my iPhone. The noise cancelling is awesome. It has crystal clear reception. It is a little bigger than some of the others on the market but the quality makes it worth it. The only complaint that I have (which keeps me from giving it a 5 star rating) is that it is not the most comfortable. Granted, anything in your ear for a long period of time is not going to go unnoticed. But even with the custom ear pieces provided, I am struggling to find a combo that fits right plus is comfortable...other than that this is a solid purchase.