Plantronics BackBeat 906

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Feb, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 659 reviews of Plantronics BackBeat 906. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Comments about the price and portability are on the whole positive. The comfort and usability also get good feedback. Opinions about the reliability and size are mixed.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Plantronics BackBeat 906 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Plantronics BackBeat 906

alaTest has collected and analyzed 32 user reviews of Plantronics BackBeat 906 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and price. The comfort and usability are also mentioned favorably. Views about the reliability and durability are mixed.

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66% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Plantronics BackBeat 906

alaTest has collected and analyzed 561 user reviews of Plantronics BackBeat 906 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Opinions about the price and portability are on the whole positive. The comfort and usability are also appreciated, whereas comments about the reliability and size are different.

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72% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Expert review by : Clinton Jeff (zomgitscj.com)

Plantronics Backbeat 906 Review

The Plantronics Backbeat 906 is a very comfortable Bluetooth Stereo Over-The-Ear type headset, that will allow you to listen to music, and take calls, in style...

Jun, 2011

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Expert review by : Laldinfela Pachuau (techadvisor.co.uk)

Plantronics Backbeat 906 review

The sleek Plantronics Backbeat 906 is a replica of the Altec Lansing Backbeat 906 which was launched a year ago. It is just the rebadged version of the Altec Lansing Backbeat 906 by Plantronics (which is the parent company of Altec Lansing) as it...

The Plantronics Backbeat 906 is a good Bluetooth stereo headset that has nice set of features, good design and performed satisfactorily as a handsfree device. However, its steep price tag and middling performance as a music headphones make it just...

May, 2010

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Expert review by : Laldinfela Pachuau (pcworld.in)

Plantronics Backbeat 906

Ergonomically designed stereo bluetooth headset from Plantronics that works with your cell phones, MP3 players and your laptops.

Call sound quality is good ; Comfortable headband design ; Foldable design great for portability ; Works with non-bluetooth enabled device ; Good battery life

Not the best control placement ; Music sound quality is average ; Expensive

Well designed Bluetooth stereo headset that works not only with cell phones but also for non-bluetooth devices, thanks to its Bluetooth adapter. It has very good call sound quality but not so much when it comes to music.

May, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Nice headset

These headphones work well for what they are. They last a good amount of time and sound like what they are. These are not audiophile grade, but they get the job done if all you want to do is listen to some background music. The only problem I have...

Long Battery Life, Lightweight, Adequate sound, Controls

Price, Fit Can Be Tricky, Controls

Feb, 2011

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Surround sound!

Add on adapter is well worth the extra, you can use these on any device.

I've had these for 5 months now and I LOVE them. Best sound quality available today, sounds like the whole room is filled with sound. Nuances of songs I've never heard with any other headphones. Adjustable for almost any head,(little extensions come...

Volume control is a little delicate, but I treat them gently, kinda hard to put on, but once there, they stay and are comfortable

Jan, 2011

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Awesome

Since these can from PA and shipping sucked bad, it didn't even come in a box, its more like a paper bag from HEB glued together. I mean i bought this a memory card, the card came in 2 days while this headphones came in 1 week :{.. these can get real...

With my Sprint EVO it works great i can walk around the room and still hear the music no cut offs or skips. I run and jump with them at the gym they dont move at all ; I also use for Raiding (WOW) or talking smack (black ops)

When using it around my apartment everyone has a wireless device that might cause some skipping. Fiting can be tiresome but soon it will be fit like a glove

Jan, 2011

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

shipping lagg

I order two items at the same time headphones and 16gb micro flash card. And my card getting here fast yippi. Really wanted my headphones. U hear from me next on the results of the product.

I got my rush fee back

Shipping delay wont get item till Next week

Jan, 2011

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

First one

I just bought these and will find out how they work, hopefully its wonderfull, ill be using it for RAIDING and working out at the gym.

Jan, 2011

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Excellent

Keeps charge for 1 week - I only use a couple times a day ; Like the adapter for non blue-tooth device compatibility

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Sep, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Don't Sweat

Plantronics no hassle support is nice, just mail the unit in and they will replace it. I give up on stereo BT headsets for working out, I have destroyed a Motorola S9 (X2) and the Backbeat. My Sony DRBT160AS headset is the only one that has managed my...

Comfortable, sound quality, BT range issues are dependent on the paired device, works great with my Nokia X6, not so good with my Cowon S9 MP3 player. Conversations are crisp microphone works great

Controls and sweating will short the unit out. My first unit I couldn't power it off or back on after sweat ruined it. It stayed on until the battery died and then would not recharge. My second unit arrived with the spring for the volume up control...

Sep, 2010

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