What the nxZen VoIP headset lacks in vowels, it certainly seems to make up for in performance. Ontario-based manufacturer Gennum's first Skype-certified cordless headset works via a USB adapter, and contains a number of features designed to make a really clear, crisp Skype calling experience.

According to the release, the nxZEN has a number of features which have been included to tackle the issues of call quality which I for one have noticed with numerous previous bluetooth headsets. These include a dual microphone array, which means that the microphone will monitor two individual points in space, and a built in customised DSP in the headset designed to filter out background noise and prioritise noise close to the headset (ie coming from your mouth).

Available now in the US and priced at somewhere around $130-150, the nxZEN is designed to pair with up to three bluetooth devices, meaning that not only can you use this with Skype, you can also switch easily to use it with your mobile phone, for example. It also offers features such as voice dialling, last number re-dial, call waiting, call mute, and call transfer.

Legit reviews got their hands on one yesterday and their incredibly comprehensive review comes with a pretty categorical conclusion: "You will not find a better noise-canceling Bluetooth headset on the market today. Period." The chaps over at Gadgetnutz concur, concluding that "you just can’t beat this package". As we say here in London: 'Nuff said. Just don't wear it out too much in public...

Click here for some audio samples from Gennum designed to show the difference the noise-cancellation makes on the nxZEN VoIP.