Poly Blackwire 3225 Review - Sound Quality You Won't Believe

07/27/22 • 13 min

Here's a quick link to the product that I'll be discussing in this Podcast, the Poly Blackwire 3225:
https://headsetadvisor.com/products/plantronics-blackwire-3225-wired-headset-usb-209747-101
In this Podcast you'll learn a lot about what makes the Poly Blackwire 3225 a great choice if you're in the market for a wired, USB headset. You'll find out:

The price of this headset
How to get a discount on it
How you can use it for more than USB connections
What you can do when using the inline controller
How good is the microphone voice quality
How well it does to remove unwanted background noise
What you can do if the headband doesn't fit you properly

So make sure to listen to get all the details, so you can determine if a Poly Blackwire 3225 is right for you.
Anyone who uses a headset in business probably knows the name Plantronics. After all, that's a name that's been synonymous with quality business grade headsets for decades. But, if you're wondering who's Poly, well that's the new, and improved Plantronics. Not long ago, Plantronics and Polycom merged, and out of that merger came a new name, Poly. So just think of this as Plantronics 2.0
Not everyone needs, nor can afford, a wireless headset. And, many don't need to be mobile. For those people, a wired USB headset works fine for all their computer, and communication needs. In this Podcast, I'll introduce you to one good option for anyone looking for a good quality, great sounding wired USB headset.
Meet the Poly Blackwire 3225. An over the head, double ear wired USB headset for use with all the leading UC Applications. What makes this a good choice over all the other available options out there?

It's made by Poly, a company that enjoys a worldwide reputation for delivering high quality audio products.
Like most other USB wired headsets, it has an inline controller with the usual buttons, such as mute, volume and call control (answer/end). But you also get a bit more. You can also ignore the call, place it on hold, and redial. Those are things not commonly found on other inline controllers. But it gets better. You see, the headset cable plugs into the inline controller via a 3.5mm pin connector. So, you can unplug from the controller, and use the Blackwire 3225 headset with other devices that support a 3.5mm connection. More versatility over other makes and models.
You get a great sounding microphone that will have you sounding loud, clear and professional, which is something we all want.
You also get a microphone that absolutely destroys unwanted background noise. Who wants to hear all that annoying sound going on around you? The answer is nobody. So give your callers a better experience by using this headset.
Out of the box if the headband doesn't fit exactly right, it's made out of a flexible rubberized material so you can tighten it up, or loosen it so you can be more comfortable.
The microphone can be located on the right, or left side of your face. Not all headsets give you that option, and many people do have a preference.
The two variants (C3210 mono, and C3225 duo), are lighter than most headsets. The C3210 weighs just 3.04 ounces, and the 3225 weighs 4.32 making them among the lightest headband headsets available.

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The price of this headset
How to get a discount on it
How you can use it for more than USB connections
What you can do when using the inline controller
How good is the microphone voice quality
How well it does to remove unwanted background noise
What you can do if the headband doesn't fit you properly

It's made by Poly, a company that enjoys a worldwide reputation for delivering high quality audio products.
Like most other USB wired headsets, it has an inline controller with the usual buttons, such as mute, volume and call control (answer/end). But you also get a bit more. You can also ignore the call, place it on hold, and redial. Those are things not commonly found on other inline controllers. But it gets better. You see, the headset cable plugs into the inline controller via a 3.5mm pin connector. So, you can unplug from the controller, and use the Blackwire 3225 headset with other devices that support a 3.5mm connection. More versatility over other makes and models.
You get a great sounding microphone that will have you sounding loud, clear and professional, which is something we all want.
You also get a microphone that absolutely destroys unwanted background noise. Who wants to hear all that annoying sound going on around you? The answer is nobody. So give your callers a better experience by using this headset.
Out of the box if the headband doesn't fit exactly right, it's made out of a flexible rubberized material so you can tighten it up, or loosen it so you can be more comfortable.
The microphone can be located on the right, or left side of your face. Not all headsets give you that option, and many people do have a preference.
The two variants (C3210 mono, and C3225 duo), are lighter than most headsets. The C3210 weighs just 3.04 ounces, and the 3225 weighs 4.32 making them among the lightest headband headsets available.

Previous Episode

The Poly HW540 Phone Headset Review - Amazing Value At A Shocking Price!

Here's a link to the Poly HW540 for further information:
https://headsetadvisor.com/products/plantronics-hw540-encorepro-convertible-wired-headset-for-office-desk-phones
Have a listen to this Podcast to learn more about a Poly (formerly Plantronics) headset for use with your office phone, but can also adapt for use with a computer.
In this episode of the Headset Advisor Podcast, you'll learn these things about the Poly HW540:

The different models available in the HW500 series line
How you can convert this desk phone headset to one you can use with your computer
The three different ways you can wear this headset, and they're all included
What makes this headset comfortable for all day use
What voice quality to expect when using the HW540
How well it did to remove unwanted background noise
How much you'll pay for a Poly HW540, and how to get a better price

If you're someone who purchases headsets for a team, it can be a challenge to find the model that everyone likes wearing. Some might like one that's worn over the head, others may prefer an earpiece. That only complicates things....until now.
The Poly HW540 is a wired, desk phone headset that makes buying headets for a team, far easier. That's because when you buy this headset, you don't have to buy different headsets for different people, or force them to wear a headset style they don't like.
The HW540 comes with these included wearing styles:

Over the head, with an ear speaker that covers one ear
Over the ear, with the ear speaker against the ear
Behind the neck

By having all of these wearing styles included, you don't have to do an analysis of your teams preferred wearing style. Simply buy the Poly HW540, distribute to your team, and let them choose which wearing style suits them. Headset buying simplified.
But, the Poly HW540 doesn't stop at these choices. There's far more to this headset beyond the different styles. For example, one could wonder if it's comfortable. After all, comfort is important, especially if you're someone who wears a headset throughout the day. Here's a little information on comfort:
The over the head wearing option weighs only 1.1 ounces making it among the lightest weight mono headset we've ever tested. And trust me when I say that weight in a headset matters. The lighter, the better, and this one is extremely light.
The on-ear earpiece weighs just .77 ounces, or about 3/4 the weight of a slice of bread. And the neckband option weighs .84 ounces, so it's about the same weight as the earpiece. All in all, these are crazy light headsets, and when you're on a long call, or calls all day long, you'll really appreciate these facts.
Do you also need a wired headset to connect to your computer? If so, no need to buy a second headset. Instead, get a DA80, or DA90 adapter cable to convert your desk phone headset into one you can use with your computer. You not only get a headset with several wearing options included, but one that can also be adapted for computer use.
As for sound quality, the HW540 did a great job to provide excellent voice quality, which by the way, remained good even when the microphone was reducing background noise. It did a good job at noise reduction too.
So how much does the Poly HW540? A mere $69.99, which to me, is a rediculously low price for all you get with this headset. But, if you want an even better price, make sure to use coupon code BLOG when checking out on our website, which is; www.headsetadvisor.com

Next Episode

Poly Sync 10 Speakerphone Review - Is This The Best Bang For $100?

Here's a link to the Poly Sync 10 that I'll be discussing in this Podcast episode:
https://headsetadvisor.com/products/poly-sync-10-personal-usb-speakerphone
In this episode of the Headset Advisor Podcast, you'll learn about the Poly Sync 10, which is the entry model in the Sync family of speakerphones. Among the things discussed include:

Where the Sync 10 fits in the Sync family of speakerphones
How it connects, and what it connects to
What type of connector it uses when plugging into a computer
Whether or not this is a full duplex speakerphone
How good the voice audio quality is
How well it does to remove unwanted background noise
How much it costs and how you can get a nice discount on one

For openers, the Poly Sync 10 is the entry level model in the Poly Sync family of speakerphones. Here's a quick comment about the different models that make up this family.

Sync 10 is the entry model that connects to computers via a USB cable
Sync 20 is a wireless version of the Sync 10
Sync 40 allows you to have more people on a call, up to 8
Sync 60 extends coverage to allow you to have as many as 15 people on a call

So how does the Sync 10 connect exactly? This is a wired USB speakerphone that simply plugs into a computer via a USB A plug. If your computer is newer, and uses USB C, no worries, because the Sync 10 comes with a USB A to USB C adapter. Once plugged in, it's really plug and play from there which makes using it a breeze (cool breeze that is)
This is a fukll duplex speakerphone, which means you can have a natural conversation, just as though talking face to face. You have the ability to interject comments while the other party is talking, which is a simplified way of explaining Full Duplex. Without this feature, you'd have to wait for the other party to stop talking before you could say anything. Not natural really.
The sound quality on this speakerphone, to me, is mixed. In terms of the voice audio quality, it's really good. The sound is sharp, and clear. But, when unwanted background noise is present, it struggles to eliminate it. In our tests, we could easily hear the background noise which leads me to conclude that Poly could improve this speakerphone by improving the noise canceling ability.
The Poly Sync 10 is IP64 rated, which means that it's water and dust resistant. This means that if it were to be submerged in water, it probably wouldn't come back from that. But, a sprinkle of dust or water here and there, and it should handle that just fine. And we all have dust in our environments, and some of us even break into a sweat when having our annual performance reviews with our boss. I guess that makes the Poly Sync 10 sweatproof too.
The price of the Sync 10 is around $110.00, which is about right for this speakerphone. Yes, you could get a Jabra Speak 410, or 510, but you'd pay more. And, would you really get more? I, for one, like the looks of this speakerphone, and it sounds great, just not in a noise room. So if you work in a reasonably quiet area, and need a hands free speakerphone, this is one that should seriously be on your short list.
And if you're like most people, including myself, you probably appreciate, and even like getting discounts on the things you buy. If you do, then make sure to use coupon code BLOG when checking out on our website, which is www.headsetadvisor.com When you use coupon code BLOG, you'll get a tasty discount on your order. Check&nbs