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Clarity Introduces New Personal Listening Device

Clarity Introduces New Personal Listening Device
Personal Listener Plus Brings Versatility to Hearing Loss Community

November 30, 2004 - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chattanooga, TN - Clarity, a Division of Plantronics Inc. (NYSE:PLT), the nation's leading supplier of products for the hearing loss community, today introduced the Clarity Professional™ Personal Listener Plus (model PL100) - a lightweight, portable personal listening amplifier for people with varying degrees of hearing loss.

The Personal Listener Plus is the first product from the new Clarity Professional™ product line, which features hearing solutions designed specifically for the special needs community.

Containing a small omni-directional microphone and a comfortable earhook, the Personal Listener Plus is sleek and lightweight and amplifies incoming sounds up to 40db. By aiming the microphone in the direction from which a sound is emanating, this personal listening device improves sound quality and clarity.

The Personal Listener Plus is best used in one-on-one situations, in small group settings and when listening to television or music. The device, which is hearing aid compatible, can also be used in a professional environment, such as business meetings or small conferences. Ultimately, the user, whether stationary or on-the-go, can interpret and actively participate in conversations taking place in their vicinity.

"The Personal Listener Plus is very effective for regaining conversation clarity in personal and small group settings," said Carsten Trads, president of Clarity. "The device is easy to use and can adapt to numerous environments in which people with hearing loss have difficulty distinguishing incoming sounds. The adjustable technology coupled with the amplifier's user-friendly features makes it an ideal solution."

The device contains a handy Max Boost switch that enables the user to maximize the amplification of all incoming sounds. If the user prefers a more gentle amplification, they can utilize the AGC (Automatic Gain Control) setting, which reduces harshness and eliminates most background and feedback noise.

Light enough to be carried in a pocket, the Personal Listener Plus includes a carrying case, charger and extension cord for listening to TV or music. Simple controls make the device easily operated with one hand. The Personal Listener Plus works in conjunction with other hearing devices as well.

The Personal Listener Plus may be purchased online (www.clarityproducts.com) and through Clarity Certified Suppliers. Manufacturer's suggested retail price is $149.95. For more information about Clarity or Clarity Professional™ products, please visit www.clarityproducts.com or call 1-800-552-3368.

About Clarity®
Clarity®, a Division of Plantronics Inc. (NYSE:PLT), is a leading supplier of amplified telephones, notification systems, assistive listening devices and other communications devices for the hearing loss and deaf markets. A leader in sound amplification, Clarity's patented technology, Clarity®
Power™, provides customized solutions for customers who otherwise could not communicate easily and effectively with the outside world. As more people begin to address their hearing needs, Clarity will continue to provide effective technologies that are simple and easy to use. The company began in 1969 as a telecommunications manufacturer, and was acquired in 1986 by Plantronics, Inc., a leading provider of headsets to business and individual consumers worldwide.

About Plantronics
Plantronics introduced the first lightweight communications headset in 1962 and is recognized as the world leader in communications headsets. A publicly held company with approximately 2,500 employees, Plantronics is the leading provider of headsets to telephone companies and the business community worldwide. Plantronics headsets are also used widely in many Fortune 500 corporations and have been featured in numerous motion pictures and high-profile events, including Neil Armstrong's historic "One small step for man" transmission from the moon in 1969. Plantronics, Inc., headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, was founded in 1961 and maintains offices in 20 countries. Plantronics products are sold and supported through a worldwide network of authorized Plantronics marketing partners. Information about the company and its products can be found at www.plantronics.com or by calling (800) 544-4660.
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed as forward-looking statements. Risks, uncertainties and assumptions include the possibility that Clarity may fail to meet market growth opportunities and that the Clarity Power technology may not perform as we anticipate, and other risks as described from time to time in Plantronics Securities and Exchange Commission reports, including but not limited to Plantronics report on Form 10-Q filed on November 7, 2003 and Plantronics' annual report on Form 10-K filed on June 2, 2003. These filings can be accessed over the Internet at www.sec.gov. If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize or any of these assumptions prove incorrect, Plantronics' results could differ materially from Plantronics' expectations. Plantronics assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements. Statements made in this press release are based on current information and expectations and there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by any such statements.