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I've had the STREET2 for about 9 months now. When I bought it, it was one of those cases where I didn't know if it would be a gimmick I'd play with for awhile and would then take up residence in the bottom of a drawer or be something I'd actually use. But I can now comfortably say it's the latter--if I lost it tomorrow, I'd buy a new one immediately, and I can't really think of a better endorsement for a gadget.First thing to know: this isn't a "stereo headset", not really. It comes with in-ear buds, but forget about them. I'm not saying they're _bad_, I'm just saying they're not the point of the product. The point is the dog tag remote, which has a microphone and a standard headphone jack you can use with _any_ phones--earbuds, headphones, active or passive noise-canceling sets, whatever.I bought the STREET2 for this reason: the advantages of Bluetooth were obvious, when I'm out and around in the winter, my phone is hard to get to quickly hidden under heavy coats, and the long cord got caught on things (which can be dangerous in the subway or getting out of a cab). But I have an expensive pair of active-noise-canceling phones (Bose? QuietComfort? 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling? Headphones) I like a lot and didn't want to have to replace them with a Bluetooth set--Bluetooth stereo headphones available are often of lower quality and more expensive.The STREET2 gives me the best of both worlds: I could use my preferred non-Bluetooth headphones but still not have to trail a cord all the way to my phone. I found the Sumajin Smartwrap Earphone Cord Manager (Set of 3 - Red, Black, White) let me easily shorten the Bose's cord to just a few inches, long enough to reach from my ear to the STREET2 without being long enough to get caught in anything, but a braid or twist-tie or would work as well.Initially I used the STREET2's supplied plastic clip to clip it to my jacket collar, but I lost it after a few months so I've been using the neck chain since. The unit is light enough so that you could just dangle it from the headphone cord--which might be an option if you keep it under your shirt or in a breast pocket.Audio quality: the listening quality, both of phone calls and of music, is great, but you should be aware that it has a digital signal processor (DSP) that includes a surround-sound effect to make the sound seem to be coming from all around you rather than "in the middle of your head". Note this isn't a directional surround-sound to let you hear front/back differences in movies and games, but just a cosmetic effect so you perceive the sound more like you would if it were coming from speakers placed around you rather than earphones. I like it, but some people find this annoying. You should see how you like it before the return period. For the most part, the sound quality you get will be dictated by the phones you plug into it.Microphone quality: the mic is on the top of the unit, in the rubber bumper (next to the chain lanyard). It's about as good as any Bluetooth headset's microphone (which isn't very; the Bluetooth profile doesn't support high-quality recording), but because it's farther away from your mouth than a dedicated headset's, you may need to hold it up to your mouth to be heard, especially in noise conditions. It's fine for taking a call on the go, but I wouldn't use this if you're looking for a primary headset for making lots of handsfree calls. It's better to think of it as a quick way to take a call when you're using it to listen to music or podcasts.Lag: like all Bluetooth audio devices, it has a slight lag since the audio has to make another hop. Touch pause on your phone screen while listening to music, and you may notice a brief delay compared to when using wired phones. It's not bad, though; it isn't the sort of seconds-long lag you get with something like WiFi AirPlay.Battery life: excellent. It has a standard mini USB port on the bottom for charging. I usually plug it in when I get home every day to top it off and unplug it in the morning before heading out, but I've forgotten to do so for days at a time and haven't yet had it die on me.Remote: the buttons have rubberized icons that are prominent enough to navigate by feel, and they mechanically push in as well as beep so you have plenty of feedback. You hold down the bottommost "phone" button (used to answer and hang up on calls) to power the device on and off. It both blinks and plays a tune into the phones when it powers on or off. The volume buttons play different hi/lo tones for volume up and down and play a double tone when you reach the highest or lowest volume settings. On my phone (a Samsung Galaxy Nexus), the phone's volume is independent of the STREET2's volume, and if you set them both to max it's blaring. So if you start with them both at a moderate setting, you can use either the phone or the STREET2's volume buttons to adjust, whichever is more convenient. The instructions found on Jabra's website (but not the ones included i

Halo was a popular headset, so I was excited to try this unit. The design is very minimalist and beautiful, like something out of the Bang & Olufsen line. The build quality with all plastic material borders on feeling cheap, but probably saved by the matte headband finish and velour lining. Impression on the sound quality, however, was disappointing, mostly due to "surround" sound processing that cannot be turned off. Let me try to break it down:Likes:- Style: build quality aside, this is a beautifully designed headset that looks its part. It also managed to have extendable headband without breaking the clean lines. Style is subjective, but for me it is appealing.- Control: contrary to many who found it problematic, I grew to like the touch sensitive volume control from initial ambivalence. It allows volume adjustment very quickly but not inaccurately. It also registers next/previous tracks with double taps on the top and bottom, which also worked well, though it can be a little tricky at first to find the right corners. Touching it accidentally is possible, but seeing how it takes 2 very long and directional swipes from minimum to maximum volume, it isn't as easy to do or as damaging as one might think.- Easy dual pairing: I paired it with my PC and phone, both connects immediately when the headset turns on, and switches between A2DP stereo profile and headset (mono) profile readily and without problems (note: you can't hear stereo during a call/conference that uses its microphone, as it will use a headset profile. Only by using a separate microphone will allow full sound quality during voice conference).- Using this for voice dialogues has been great--sound picks up clearly from the noise cancelling microphone and the mid-range enhanced quality of the headphones also makes for clear voice sounds.- Uses a widely available generic micro-USB charging port. The included USB cable and charging cable are both fairly long, and you can listen while you charge.Don't like so much:- Fit and Comfort: The simple design also makes it feel like having a clamp on your head. There is very little articulation (if at all) of the earpads, which can sit on top of your ear in a slightly awkward way. The velour material is not well padded and does not make for a comfortable experience. The same said material also doesn't provide much friction. The headset can pivot on your ears and fall off fairly easily on movement.- The velour lining material attracts lint fairly easily.- This product can better be served with a real on/off switch. As it is, I don't think the folding design really saves much space at all to make it truly portable, or its tendency to fall off on movement really inspiring confidence for portable use. I use this primarily at home, and having to snap+slide the arm every time I want to turn it on and off seems like unnecessary wear and tear on the flimsy-looking plastic hinge/latch. They could have easily done it with the single physical button as an added function, without any more hardware switch implementation.- The sound: This is my biggest gripe, with all the others being minor. There is built in "surround sound" processing. However, as we can imagine, surround sound isn't really possible on a headset. What the processing essentially does, is do partial channel cross mixing. In other words, the channel separation isn't complete. There is a bit of right channel bleeding into the left, and vice versa. This has been tried in the high end headphone amps to create a pseudo sound stage and arguably reduce listening fatigue.However, the processing resulted in several artifacts which you may find problematic if you are semi-serious about your music. There is audible distortion in even low volumes--and yes I chose my sources carefully and understand the limitations of A2DP being lossy--and occasionally rather obvious it's distracting.There is a veiled hollowness to the sound, a distant feel that makes you struggle to hear your favorite music track's original fullness and detail--which is no longer there. The mid-range sounds emphasized, which is great for voice communications, but that's also contributing to a slightly "tinny" quality in music tracks. The highs are surprisingly subdued. There is obviously artificial enhancement to the bass, but it is not very deep. The bass concentrates on the mid-bass region, with the deepest frequencies missing. However, for an over-the-ear transducer, the amount of mid-bass response is not unimpressive, and for many that may be enough cover up for all its other sound artifacts. In short, the frequency responses are clustered in the mid to mid-bass regions,colored by "surround sound" characteristics and distortion.I wish Jabra had at least provided a way to switch off the sound processing. That would have at least allowed for its full potential to be revealed, or possibly achieved with some user equalization. As of now the distortion alone would ruin it beyond equalization correcti

Over the years I've owned so many Bluetooth stereo headsets that I've lost the count. I've been a bit of an early adopter for such headsets when it came to pairing them up with personal music players, and have used them since the cell phones were able to play music. I've owned several Motorola S9 and S9-HD headsets, as well as Jabra Sport Bluetooth headset. Jabra HALO 2 is definitely as good of a headset as I've come across, but unlike the other ones that I've tried it is definitely not suitable for workouts.**** Sound Quality ****For the purposes of listening to music these headphones are pretty good. They are will not blow you away, but they will definitely deliver clear, vibrant sound. The headphones supposedly come with an integrated bass, but I haven't really experienced it above and beyond what I would expect from any other decent music headphones. In my experience Jabra headphones are overall deficient in this category as compared to other brands. This headset is more than satisfying for casual music listening, but if you are an audiophile you may find it wanting.**** Range ****This headset has pretty much the same kind of range as I've come to expect from most Bluetooth devices. If you have a clear line of site with the paired device then you can use the headset with no problems even across a large room or a hall. Indoors you can also use it in a neighboring room, but the signal can become choppy. Unlike some other Bluetooth headsets, I've had no issues with placing this one in my cloths or on the opposite side of my body from the receiver antenna.**** Compatibility ****I've been able to pair this headset with my iPhone and iPad. I've also tried pairing it up with my Mac computers, but so far I've been unsuccessful with this. I might be missing something here, or maybe this headset was not designed to be used with computers. I would find this odd, but unsurprising. You can always use the included cord and connect the headset that way.**** Battery Life ****I've used these headphones fro an extended period of time and have never been in a position where my battery had completely run out. My guess is that you could listen to music for at least four or five hours on a single charge, but I haven't tested them for that long yet. If I notice any long-term battery problems I'll report about it here.**** Design and Build ****This is by far my favorite aspect of these headphones. They look cool, they are really easy on your ears, and when folded they are easy to stow away. The only button on the headset is the play/pause button. There is also a touch sensitive volume slider. Both of these controls are very inconspicuous, so much so that at first I didn't even notice them. Snapping the headphones into their position turns on the headset, and likewise folding it turns it off. This too contributes to the extremely economic esthetic of this device. The only thing that I don't like about their design is the felt padding. I don't like the feel of felt to begin with, and felt is very hard to clean. It functions as a lint and dust magnet, and this combined with its black color makes it look used very quickly. Also, I would strongly discourage you from engaging in any activity that includes excessive perspiration while using this headset.**** Functionality ****The headset is convenient when you just want to play music and adjust the volume. As already mentioned, it only sports a single button and a touch-sensitive volume slider. There are no options for skipping tracks, adjusting the microphone volume, or any other features that such headsets usually include. This is not that much of an issue for me, but it can be annoying if your Bluetooth device is out of a reach for whatever reason.**** Fit and Comfort ****The headphones can be extended far enough for most head sizes. Both my wife and I were able to wear them without any discomfort. The padding helps make them feel soft on the ears. Also, even after several hours of use I had not experienced any excessive warming of my ears. This may change in the summer, but for now they work fine. In fact, in terms of comfort these are probably the best headphones that I've used so far.**** Telephony ****Jabra has made the name for itself with the dedicated wireless cell-phone headsets, so you would be justified in expecting a high quality for this feature. Indeed, I have been extremely happy with the overall audio quality of this headset. (I am writing these lines while on hold with a customer service.) However, it seems that the receiving party usually has more trouble hearing me than I do them. While I was using the headset for some VOIP calling the other party couldn't hear me at all. This was only a one-time thing, and it could be completely due to some VOIP peculiarities. You can also receive phone calls while listening to music, and the side button can let you accept the incoming call. Once the conversation is finished, you will be able to resume listening to music.**** Ac

***** Update to the Original Review: February 8th 2011 ****I have been successful in contacting the customer service and they had sent me another unit. This one has worked fine over the past two months, so now I am increasing my rating to three stars. If it works fine for at least a year I'll bump it up to four stars again.***** Update to the Original Review: November 7th 2011 ****After just two weeks of use this headset started acting up. The indicator light turned purple, and for a while I was unable to completely turn it on. (For some reason the FM radio still worked fine). Eventually I get it to work and pair up with my iPhone again, but all controls seem to be out of whack and there is no consistent performance at all. I will try to contact the customer service about this, but for the time being I cannot recommend anyone to buy this headset and have lowered the rating to two stars.***** Original Review *****I have been a big fan of Bluetooth stereo headsets ever since the first ones appeared several years ago. At the time I had been pairing them with cell phones with mp3 players, which seem to be light years away from today's smartphones. The Bluetooth headsets are ideal for workouts: compact, unobtrusive, and very functional. I have gone through at least five MOTOROKR S9 and MotoROKR S9-HD headsets all of which shared one common major shortcoming: they were not sweat-proof and inevitably stopped working after less than a year of use. Because of this I have been considering completely swearing off Bluetooth headsets in the gym, but I decided to give these Jabra headphones a chance. My first impression is fairly positive, but for me the true acid test will be how well they deal with sweat over an extended period of time.I also already own Jabra SPORT corded Stereo Sports Headset, so I am able to compare the corded vs. cordless version of this product. Overall they are fairly similar, with the corded ones having a slightly better sound quality and the Bluetooth one having a better fit.**** Sound Quality ****Unfortunately the sound quality is one of the weaker aspects of this headset. The sound is very tinny and hissy, especially with the high notes. I am not exactly an audiophile, but I was extremely disappointed with the sound quality of this headset. It is passable (barely) for the workout use, but I would definitely not use these headphones to listen to the music on other occasions.**** Design ****Unlike the sound quality, I was very impressed with the design of this headset. It is fairly minimalistic with the "functional" area of the headset confined to the immediate vicinity of the ears, and with a very thin and unobtrusive cord that connects the two halves. I do wish that the cord had a different color (yellow is not exactly the epitome of coolness), but this is not a major issue. Thanks to the kind of design that these headphones utilize it is possible to fold them and put them in almost any pocket or a bag. I just wish that the headset came with a carrying case like its corded cousin.**** Fit ****Fit is another feature that left me pleasantly surprised. Most cordless mono headsets are fairly loose on your ear, so I was expecting something akin to that experience with what are essentially two mono headsets connected with a cable. The actual experience couldn't have been further from my expectation. These headphones accomplish an almost impossible task: they fit very snuggly without either pinching your ears or putting too much pressure on your head. It could be that the size and shape of my ears makes them particularly suitable for this headset, but my guess is that most people would find them a fairly good fit.**** Wireless Range ****This is one of the weakest characteristics of all Bluetooth sport stereo headsets. The range is fairly good - if you are indoors and/or have a direct line of sight with the headset. I've been able to use them under such conditions across a decent sized room. However, if you are outdoors and put your mp3 player in pants pocket opposite to the side of your antenna (that would be the right hand side), then your reception will be intermittent at best. I usually use this headset in the gym, so this is not so much of an issue for me, but when I go out I try to put the mp3 player in a shirt or jacket pocket. That usually works just fine.**** Telephony ****I've used them to make several phone calls, across the regular phone lines and via VOIP, and in all situations this headset performed quite well. If you are listening to music when you receive a phone call it will automatically switch to the phone.**** FM Radio ****This is a really neat and unique feature of these headphones, and I have gotten to use it quite a bit. The reception is fairly good, especially if you are outdoors. If you want to go for a run or a walk and don't necessarily want to bring your mp3 player/smartphone along, then this feature will allow you to still enjoy some music. However, you will be unable to

I'm a college student, and I was looking for compact headphones that weren't earbuds. I wanted something that could possibly fold and wasn't too expensive in case it gets stolen. I looked at the sennheiser px 100s first, then somehow stumbled across the Jabra Halo2. My home headphones are sennheiser hd 650s so I'll be using the halo2 mostly when I'm out and about. I don't consider myself an audiophile, but I do like my music to sound good.A hard case would have been nice because accidentally sitting on these will definitely break them, but Jabra doesn't include any case or pouch. You may be able to fit the headphones in a sunglass case when they're folded. Jabra does save you the trouble of spending money on cables, though. Included cables are: an outlet charger with a micro usb tip, a usb to micro usb cable, and a micro usb to 1/8 in audio cable. There is also a short start up guide in the box, but no full manual; it can be found in a pdf file on Jabra's site.The headphones are the supra aural type, and their low weight helps a little with comfort. I wear glasses, and the pressure from the headband squeezed my ears on the arms of my glasses. This got uncomfortable after listening for a while, but after readjusting how I wear the headphones, I got used to the halo2 and even forgot they were on at times. The headband pressure is enough that the headphones won't fall off unless you shake your head like a dog does. There is no on/off switch and the headphones can be turned on by unfolding them and off by folding them back up. I think if they are left unfolded without any connection, they will shut off after some time.The headphones are built with plastic and have a felt layer lining the inside of the headband. The earpads are made of a thin foam that has very little padding. Other reviewers were saying the hinges don't seem too durable, and I kind of agree with them. The hinges seem ok, and the locking mechanism that keeps the headphones open may crack or wear down over time. If users are careless and use the headphones heavily, the headphones may not last more than a year.The headphones are very thin and compact. There was no noticeable difference between a hardwire and bluetooth connection for me. I play music from an iphone 3gs, and pairing was quick and simple. The halo2 supports a2dp and avrcp so you can listen to music and control the music from the headphones if your phone supports avrcp. The interface on the headphones could be improved, though. The controls are only on the right side - one physical button and a touch sensitive slider that doubles as the skip/previous song button. You slide your finger up and down for volume control and double tap the upper section to skip to the next song or double tap the lower section to skip backward. The slider is a good idea, but the problem is that there is no physical indicator on the headphones to show where the slider is so changing volume and skipping may take getting used to. It may be a little tricky to find the button or slider when the headphones are on your head. I put some of my sister's tiny nail stickers at the top and bottom of the slider so I have small bumps to show me where the top and bottom are.The sound quality of the headphones is good for the price and size. A bit more in the higher range would make the headphones balanced better. There is an emphasis on bass and it sounds a like the higher notes are very slightly muffled. I'm still satisfied with the audio quality. There is audio processing built into the headphones that tries to simulate a surround sound effect. I was able to hear the simulated surround sound in some songs, but it isn't too important. The higher notes aren't as prevalent as the bass in the headphone because jabra may have assumed that people who buy the headphones would be younger and more interested in bass heavy songs. I like to hear the bass in my music, and I think the halo2 does a pretty good job of giving listeners adequate bass. The halo2 comes with a microphone built in for use with calling. The call quality is good and people I called said they could hear me fine. It's surprising and convenient that a bluetooth headphone has a mic built in for this price.4 stars for build, comfort and price; 4 stars for audio quality.I couldn't find much about the halo2 before I bought it so I hope this helps those who are considering it. Good portable bluetooth headphones with a mic built in. They are compact and light enough for people on the go, all for under $100.Update - 11/27/11I found a lowepro case that fits the folded headphones perfectly. The case is called the santiago 30 and is a camera case. I got the case at best buy for around $20. It's a hard compact case that will definitely protect the headphones if they are stored in a backpack.

As the title implies, I own all of these headsets. I wanted something primarily for bluetooth music streaming for various situations like excercising, simple morning walks, streaming while at my kids afterschool activities, etc...I had the moto s9 non hd years ago but didnt get much use, it was flawed in a lot of ways so I moved on to the s10hd a few months back, it was a definite improvement but i wanted more thus began the collection. The Jabra Sport bluetooth is something I really desired, it answered alot of my wishes from the spec sheet, i pursued finiding it in stock asap, what a collasal letdown it was though.I'll go by categories, first being the Fit.I felt the Jabra won fairly easily here. The s10-HD are bulky in the back, not the easiest or quickest to put on right and frankly hurt my ear canals after a bit of use. I experimented with the different ear piece fits and settled on one that gave me the best sound but in turn, it did hurt after a bit. I also wear glasses and out of the three this was the one that I had to fiddle with to put it on over my glasses. I also hated how bending my neck even slightly back would cause my back to hit up against the massise back battery houseing.The Jaybirds ended up fitting pretty good, again it took a bit of trial and error to get the right ear peice fits but I did end up settling on something that was fairly easy to put on but gave a secure fit. I'm not a fan of the over the ear fits so on a 'being partial to something' level, it was my favorite style of fit. it's one major drawback is however once you sweat and turn your head, the back wire grabs on your neck which is annoying in itself but even more, it tugs on the earpieces. Depending on the earpieces you pick, i could see this tugging them out. Jaybird has since released a new type of fitting set along with now, over the ear add on clips that were available on their website. I ended up with a newer version of the set and box that included all these new fittings in it. Mine never tugged out on the treadmill, but it did get increasingly more of a nuisance. the back wire is longer then the one on the jabra and comes with a shortening clip, adjusting it to various lengths never brought any relief with this issue.Even though not a fan over the over the ear fit on the jabra and s10, the jabra's fit like a dream i must admit. They are the easiest to put on, the ear piece offerings are on the paltry side but i did find a good fit amongst them. This also has the tugging/sweating issue of the jaybirds but with the over the ear fit, it felt much more stable and the tugging wasn't as noticeable to the level of the jaybirds.SoundI felt the jaybirds won this one easily, they are more of a in-ear fit where as the others aren't quite there. the s10's i guess can be somewhat in-ear but they are so massive so you don't get that seal you get with the jaybirds while the jabra's have no in ear fit option. The in ear fit and sealing makes all the difference, they also get louder then the other two, again probably due to the in ear factor. between the s10 and jabra it could be a virtual tossup i guess, I would probably put the s10's marginally ahead of the jabras mainly because it's ear pieces can create a partial seal. the jaybirds had a fuller, richer sound. I have read somewhere that early revisions on these sets may have had lesser quality sound, never confirmed that. Mine were new and great.optionsThe jabras have multipoint and fm radio allthough the fm radio experience was garbage for me. I live in scottsdale, arizona and from in my house, i could tune two hispanic radio stations. Not hispanic, don't understand it so pointless for me. Outdoors, it got slightly better, I got one additional station, a english one but beyond that, i missed out on most of the fm offerings here. I have never really needed multipoint so its a non issue for me. The jaybirds come with quite a few fitting options so they win there allthough their use of a propietary usb charging cable is a dumb choice, you'll be carrying this wire around with you. the jabra did not come with a carrying case as was reported on some sites, it has a ac charger but no detachable micro usb wire. the moto s10 also doesn't come with a case, i used the one i had from the s9. the jaybirds come with a very sleek looking case allthough its not easily closable when putting the usb cable inside with the earphones.call qualityall of these stink here, but for me it wasn't a killer negative. these devices are designed to be worn for stereo music when you are working out. In a pinch, they can perform a call or more likely, recieve one. these are not everyday, make all your calls thru it sets so for me it's hard to negatively rate how bad they are at calls.Does it work?here comes the hammer, you would figure this section is not needed but wow was the jabra a letdown here. My jaw was on the ground at how bad it is. All headsets have that pic in the ma

I've been switching back and forth between Plantronics BackBeat and Motorola S9 for a couple years now. But lately, I find that my BackBeats don't fit as well as they used to, so I've been reaching for my S9 more and more. Only problem is, I'm really not all that fond of the wraparound band on the S9 since it makes it impossible to rest your head back and listen to music. Also, that band often hits the back of my wheelchair headrest and often pops off my head. So it's been on my mind that I may be in the market for a new stereo headset.Enter Jabra SportThe first thing I noticed about these headphones is the wire connecting the left and right earbuds -- it's very pliable and flexible. By contrast, the wire on my BackBeats is much thicker and stiffer, and does not bend as freely as the wire on this Jabra. The wire on this Jabra Sport is thin, pliable and much more comfortable to wear, be it during activity, or kicking back just to enjoy some tunes.Easier ControlsAnother plus for these Jabras over the BackBeats and S9, is that all the controls are located on the right earbud only. This is a huge improvement. To this day, I still find myself fumbling to remember which ear does what with my other 2 headsets; is left for volume and right for track skip? Or is it the other way around? It gets especially confusing the more I switch between the BackBeats and the S9. But thanks to the streamlined button layout on the Jabra Sport, that won't be an issue.No Huge Glowing LEDs -- Yay!It's a pet peeve of mine -- I hate huge glowing LEDs that scream "look at me, I'm wearing a bluetooth headset!" Thankfully, Jabra had the smarts to just put a small, understated LED on this one; about the size of a pinhole, which is plenty big for a glowing LED. I know this may not be a big plus to most people, but it is to me.Sound QualityThese sound really great to me; on par with my BackBeats and S9. In fact, these Jabras seem a bit richer in sound. They go pretty loud, but I always find myself wishing all my headsets could go 2 or 3 decibels louder than they do. Either I'm going deaf, or I just like my music loud. But that seems to be an issue across the board for all the headsets I've tried, so I often boost my MP3s manually a few notches to hit the volume I like.Good FitI did have to play around with the 3 different sized ear gels to get the fit I want, but it didn't take long and these Jabras actually fit me best over my other 2 headsets.Short Charging CordThis seems to be a Jabra thing, because I have a regular bluetooth headset of theirs too just for calls, and the cord on that charger is literally 3 inches! They've upped the ante on this one and given us a whopping 7 or 8 inches of cord, but still much too short. Not sure why they're doing this, but it's definitely a running theme with Jabra. The good news is, these use a standard micro USB charger, so I'll be using one of my better, long corded chargers with these.Built In FM RadioI don't listen to the radio much anymore, but I really thought this was a neat feature and like knowing it's there. Just don't expect tuning to be very easy because there's no display or preset channels. But it's still a nice touch.Simple Paring -- 30 seconds topsGreat User Manual -- brief and to the point, with an excellent layout that enables you to read descriptions and turn pages while still having a numbered diagram of the headset visible. Perfect!Bluetooth SignalI'm convinced that environmental variables, and device capability play a huge factor in different user's experiences with bluetooth connection; some cell phones are better than others, and some environments more problematic than others. For me, the bluetooth connection on these Jabras is on par with all my other headsets. Yes, I get the occasional dropout, but no better or worse than any other headset I own. IMO, there's nothing more reliable, or rock-solid, than an actual wired connection, no matter if it's bluetooth headsets, wireless speakers, wireless HDMI, or cordless phones; just my opinion.Terrible Packaging -- be prepared to burn some calories just getting this headset unboxed! Terrible! Definitely NOT frustration free.Call quality -- is decent; no better or worse than any of my other headsets.Connect to 2 Devices at the same time -- huge bonus! Mine is paired to my cell phone and my Toshiba Thrive tablet. Yay!Bottom Line -- I really like this Jabra Sport and fully expect to use them as my new go-to headset over my BackBeats and S9. But I gotta dock 1 star for the terrible packaging and the ridiculously short charging cord; yes, it's that inconvenient. Otherwise, these are pretty great and I like the look and feel.

Length:: 0:28 MinsSo close to perfection that with some structural modifications, this headset will replace several different kinds of headset that you own, including your Bluetooth earpiece and your moderate priced headphones. It's that promising.The "Halo 2" is the second edition of Jabra's "Halo" line of wireless stereo headsets. This is both a wireless headset and a standard headset with a 1/8" jack.The set comes with:The HeadpieceMicro USB-AC plugMicro USB-1/8 jackMicro USB-USB port****Sound****I've had wireless Bluetooth headsets in the past and every time I've gone back to the store to return them for a refund because the sound-reproduction was horrible. I also have several Bluetooth earpieces and I use them mainly for conversations when I'm on the road. I never use those single earpieces for music anyway since I have my regular earbuds handy when I'm on the bus or train.BTW, most of the Bluetooth headsets you'll find up until recently had a base station that you had to connect to your Bluetooth device in order for you to hear out of the headset. That didn't impress me, so to see companies like Jabra who also make their "Sport" line of truly wireless headsets as well as Bose, these devices have come a long way.After I made my Evo 3D discoverable, I watched some videos--comedy, music and interviews--and was wonderfully impressed with the sound. (I can now listen to Lisa Lampinelli roast whomever without having to turn down the volume in order not to insult anyone delicate taste.)I also watched a two-hour documentary, Turtle: The Incredible Journey [Blu-ray] on Netflix after I made my laptop discoverable. It was just like I was in my own private theater with Dolby Surround Sound.I also turned off the Bluetooth receiver and plugged the headset into my Sony stereo and played selections from The Barry White Boxed Set: Just for You. To hear The Maestro and his deep baritone is to hear music at its best. You can't go cheap with a techie device like this and spending upwards of a $100. And, you're not shortchanged here for audio fidelity. Construction's another issue, but we'll get to that in a moment.***Calls***The headset, when fully charged by my testing is roughly 5 hours. About 4 hours, 45 minutes to be more exact. But, the farther away you have the headset from the discoverable-device, the shorter the battery life.Calls, both listening and speaking was excellent. People on the other line couldn't distinguished when I went outside from when I was inside. This is as good or better than the mid-ranged price earpieces on the market today, including Jabra's own.***Construction***This is the Elephant-in-the-room sort of speak. This is a headset that can (or may) replace several different kinds of headphones you may own. The versatility of a wireless headphone means that you walk, run and sit reclined while your device is safely stored away. This device also brings high-fidelity. The sound reproduction is above par and better than many mid-priced sets. But...You have a headset that is BOTH constructed for the smaller-sized head and a headset that is very delicately made. This is not an oversight that I can neglect to mention.Since this is a one-size-fit-all deal, it will present a problem because it is not a one-size-fit-all piece. The headband is roughly 3/8" thick with about half of that wrapped in a thin felt material. IF I have an average sized head (although the lady tells me that I have a bigger-than average mouth), the headset fits VERY snugly. The earpads only dropdown in length, not width.If that were not enough, the headset is VERY delicate. The headset can fold inside, but I was so scared pushing in the arms the first time that I though it necessary to just keep them open and not risk that joints breaking.The question remains not if they'll break, but when. So, you'll have to bear this in mind.+ Great audio reproduction, exceptional for stereo wireless headset.+ Very good vocal-call reception.+ Plug-in capacity for times when Bluetooth is not needed or inaccessible.+ 4.5 hours of battery life. 2 hours for recharging.+ Reasonably priced.- Poor construction. VERY delicate.So, 5 minus 1 = 4 stars.

This is an upgrade to the original Street, mostly as part of an across the line upgrade with AM3D virtual surround technology, with little apparently changes otherwise.I noticed that people have problems with the Street 2's design, using additional headset on a regular 3.5 plug. I wondered about the same thing too. However, such a design does have its uses. So far I'm liking this better than other headsets I've received, with some reservations.Pros:- Durable. Despite the upward facing microphone, it is splash proof as advertised, as the buttons are a solid metallic panel with rubber backing. The sides are enclosed in thick plastic, making it fairly sturdy against drops.- Secure - despite the loose, wear around the neck design that many find questionable, it is a no-nonsense way to make sure the unit stays on you during exercises. While it may not be the best solution out there, I find it better than some headband style one piece bluetooth headsets, where the battery bulk / weight distribution / fit can become a problem.- Versatile: you can use your own favorite headset. You can even plug powered speakers into it, making it a wireless speaker set. There are other uses I can probably think of with that universal 3.5mm plug.- Fit/Finish/Style: While styling is subjective, it appears to be well made. It exudes quality and can be worn as a fashion accessory of sorts? It has some potential if one plays with it, I suppose.- Mic: Contrary to some others here, the one I have seems to pick up the sound pretty well. I wore it around my neck and it does a better job than a Jabra Halo 2 and a Samsung headset. I should probably try posting sound sample videos.Cons:- Wires: yes, you will have to live with the wires, as it is part of the design. I didn't mind so much because I liked the versatility, but for those who want to achive wireless nirvana with bluetooth, this clearly isn't for that.- AM3D: It's subjective, but I don't like the AM3D processing across the new Jabra lineup. The sound is quite artificial and has a disturbing reverb quality to everything. It's fine as an extra feature, but I am bothered that there's no way to turn it off. Sometimes you just want a more direct, honest, unadulterated sound (yes, even with bluetooth).- No playing while charging: while this is probably a non-issue to most, the fact that it has a 3.5mm plug and has bluetooth, makes it a pretty easy candidate to become a tiny source of music for anything that uses 3.5mm plugs. (think running a remote standard speaker set with your phone). However, it cannot run while being charged, something I find limiting to its potential.The battery life appeared to be average, lasting about the same as my other headsets despite the apparently slightly larger body. Operation and paring didn't suffer any problems, with similar reliability as other Jabra bluetooth products I've tried.While it still requires wired headphone for operation, the concept seems to have lived on in some other brands as well. It does allow for the versatility of using a small wireless unit as source. However, it does seem that for portable uses, it's just an extra device to carry around, however small.Finally I wish Jabra would have been more conservative with the AM3D surround processing implementation. As it stands there is no way to turn it off, and I'm not sure I like my sound massaged all the time. Granted that bluetooth stereo is a far cry from Hi-Fi, but I also don't see it improving with even more processing. It also somewhat defeats the purpose of having an option for using your own favorite headset.Despite the above gripes, the device is very well made, stylish, durable, and versatile in both uses and wear-ability. I just wish the sound that came out of it isn't so tinted, then I'm sure I can figure out a creative use for that bluetooth enabled 3.5mm plug.

Design: 4 StarsFeatures: 4 StarsPerformance: 4 StarsThe Good:* Easy setup* Music sound quality* Ease of use* ComfortThe Bad:* Mini (not micro) USB charger* Not suited for use while exercising* Mic performance during callsOverall: The Jabra Street 2 is a very good option for stereo Bluetooth music, but it is not as good for hands free phone calls.Setup: There isn't a lot to do here, but the Street 2 doesn't get in the way. After I completed charging the unit (noted by the flashing green light), it went into pairing mode automatically when I turned it on. Then all I had to do was search for Bluetooth devices from my Droid X, and select the Jabra Street 2. That's all there is to it.I will not that Jabra made the odd choice in going with the mini-USB charging port over the default wireless standard of the day micro-USB. You will almost certainly not be able to charge your phone and the Street 2 with the same charger.Sound Quality: Based on my experience with the Jabra CLIPPER (see my review), I didn't have a lot of hope for the earbuds that came with the Jabra Street 2. However I was pleasantly surprised. I changed the medium buds for the large in order to get a good seal, but that was all I had to do. Now make no mistake about it, audiophiles will not be impressed. However, true audiophiles will be looking at other units with from the likes of Creative, Sennheiser, etc.For comparison, I did switch the included set out for my JBuds J4, and I was not surprised by the improved sound. That being said I am not looking for premium sound quality over Bluetooth either.Ease of Use: The earbuds are not the only improvement over the Clipper that I was pleased to see. The Street 2 has dedicated buttons for fast forward and reverse as well as volume up and down. In addition play/pause and power on/off are also different buttons. This amounts in flawless operation. Each button also has the symbol raised in rubber in contrast to the "chrome" background making it possible to tell what the buttons are without looking at them. This is the strongest area in my opinion for the Street 2.One item of note is with how you choose to wear the device. I am 6' 2" (tall but not a giant), but the earbuds will not reach when I have the Street 2 clipped to my belt or pants pocket. If you envision this as your primary mode, you may need to get another set of earbuds just to have enough length in the earbud cord.I primarily use the dog tag style chain included for this reason. The Street 2 is not noticeably heavy, but it will hang down like any other necklace when you bend over to wash your hands etc.If you are into aesthetics, the chrome surface does pick up the oil on your fingers and show as almost a tarnish even after minimal use. It doesn't bother me, but you have been informed.Finally I would not recommend using the Street 2 during exercise. The charging port has no cover, and I am concerned about sweat even though the port is on the bottom of the unit.Call Quality: I generally prefer a Bluetooth speakerphone for making calls, and the Street 2 does little to change my opinion. Both wearing styles have the mic fairly far away from your mouth, and I suspect this is at least a factor on the poor voice quality the Street 2 produces. Unless you want to sound like you are on a comm link from Star Wars, I would not use this for making calls.Comfort: This is the final improvement over the Clipper. Not only do the earbuds sound better, but they also feel better. They are comparable to my other earbuds, and I have no issue using them for an hour or more at a time.Conclusion: This is pretty black and white. If you are just looking for Bluetooth music, the Jabra Street 2 is a winner. If call quality is a must for you, consider the Lg HBS-700 (see my review). If you are looking for something to use at the gym, you would be better served with either the Jabra Clipper or the Motorola S10-HD. Please feel free to ask any questions below in the comments.

The Jabra HALO2 Bluetooth Stereo Headset is a unique headset in the sense that it has the functionality of a full headset, without the bulk and the weight. It is lightweight and portable, and though it is bluetooth, it can also be used for wired configurations for non-bluetooth devices. This is especially useful if you are traveling by air, you can use this via the included 3.5mm jack. The fit is comfortable and adjustable. I found myself liking the fit even after using it for a couple of hours listening to music. It is neither tight nor loose. ON/OFF feature is practical, it turns off when folded and turns on when unfolded. Unfolding it also pairs the headset with your last paired device. I only wished they included a storage bag to protect it from dust and the elements and store it away while not in use. But that is wishful thinking for now.It is compatible with both Android and iPhones so you are pretty much covered as far as phones are concerned. Pairing the Jabra HALO2 with my android was smooth and easy. Just do a scan and the phone quickly discovers the HALO2 and immediate connection is established. It was a different story pairing it with my ipod. I initially had difficulty pairing it with my ipod but after meticulous reading on the Jabra support website for this product, I have gotten past this little obstacle. Apparently, unlike phones, bluetooth MP3 players needs to do the "hard" method of pairing with the HALO2 prior to connection. With this pairing method, I was even able to pair with a bluetooth adapter from a different brand bluetooth headset and use the adapter in my pc to listen to audio wirelessly. For those of you who might have difficulty pairing it with an MP3 player and for a complete description of this "hard" pairing method, you may go to Jabra's support site, look for Jabra HALO2 and click on the FAQ's. The very last FAQ will describe the hard pairing method so you can pair the HALO2 to any MP3 player.The audio quality, when listening to music, is average at best. Though Jabra claims that the HALO2 has Virtual Surround Sound and Power Bass features, I found myself wanting a little more intensity. This is especially true with the bass. You just don't get that extra punch when listening to music with strong bass. Audio quality in calls is however in the above-average range. The person I was talking to heard me clearly and precisely, no background noise or clutter whatsoever. Since this is not a noise-cancelling headset, do not expect too much. The Noise Blackout Technology though enables you to speak and be understood clearly under normal ambient background noise.One innovative feature I found that I really like but may take a little time to get used to is the "touch" scrolling features to control the volume. The HALO2 incorporated sensors to control the volume via touch: touch-scroll it upwards for louder sound, downwards to decrease it. The sensor is sensitive and all it needs is a very light touch. Double tap the upper part (with the (+) sign) of the touch pad and you skip forward in your music. Double tap the lower part (with the (-) sign) and you skip backwards. I have used a number of bluetooth headset in the past and this is my first experience with this touch technology. Touch-scrolling eliminates most of the buttons or switches which can sometimes knock your headset out of place when trying to manipulate the controls. The only manual control that this headset has is a little push of a button when you answer/end a phone call.The indicated listening, stand by and talk times of course, depends on your usage. Charging can be done thru AC or your PC with the included adapter and USB cable. I found this very useful especially when I am at work and have the ability to charge it in my PC.Despite my minor gripes, I found myself really liking this bluetooth headset because of its functionality and portability. In my opinion, it warrants 5-stars!

I thought this pendant deserved good reviews, cuz i'm replacing one that I bought back in '08, during the spring; after four years of daily use, AND constant recharging, the battery gives me just 2 hours playing time with music, which i keep up near full blast.. First off, with the microphone: I've made calls from everywhere from quiet empty rooms, to public streets and city buses, and the mike worked perfectly for me each time...reception is crystal clear, and i got no complaints from callers at the other end..the first question I always ask is: 'can you hear me OK?', and to this day, I'm still surprised to hear a resounding "Yes!", even when in noisy environments..in fact, i prefer to take my calls thru the pendant, rather than holding my phone up to my ear, due to the convenience, comfort and clarity i enjoy with the pendant. My main usage for the pendant is to play music from my android phone....while I use a powered app with 10-band EQ, the sound and fidelity are significantly enhanced with the pendant, thanks to the surround sound and enhanced bass the pendant posesses. While my phone touts excellent specs on its own concerning its MP3 capabilities, with the bluetooth enabled, and the pendant used, the stereo is actually on par with my home system; so much so, I only use full stereo headphones, to exploit the power of the pendant, rather than settle for earbuds. The earbuds supplied with this pendant are better than average, by the way. It must be whatever material they use for the driver, because 'similar' type earbuds, even from name brand audio companies, did not sound nearly as well. I was expecting a thin, tinny sound, but got a full spectrum experience....yet and still, because the pendant is amped in its own right, I put that power to good use with my full size stereo headphones. This little dogtag is rugged and trustworthy, and make no mistake, you will NOT need to crank it up to full volume... Only two things: i wish the battery could last forever. After four hard pounding years, the charge has diminished to a 2hr usage time, when playing music..the other thing is: I don't understand why more people don't have this device...they look at me like i just landed from the Enterprise when i'm on the phone, and this item is not new...

The Jabra Street2 fits a small niche for people who are looking for something edgy and unique. While it's not in my taste to wear a large dog tag around my neck, I can see how this would appeal to some, and even has some unique uses in certain situations.It has all your typical features that you expect from your bluetooth devices these days, including dual pairing and voice control, but where it really stands out is in the design. This dog tag style pendant turns ANY 3.5mm wired headset into a bluetooth headset. It also comes with some standard quality earbuds that match the design of the stainless steel and rubberized dog tag, but can be paired with any other headset or earbuds, including your standard Apple ones that came with your iPod. Now, you still have a cord but now the cord isn't running to your device, it's running to the pendant, making it possible to leave your phone or iPod on your desk while it's charging, in your purse while you're out, etc. It as a pretty typical range (about 30 feet) for a bluetooth device and performs well even when there is a wall between the dog tag and the device. Some can argue that you don't need this because it just offers you an alternative method to control your music player or phone, but I can also argue that it's a lot more convenient to access the controls on a pendant around your neck than dig your phone out of your pocket to fiddle with controls. I find this especially useful in cold weather when I don't want to dig my phone out of my purse and my gloved hands couldn't activate the touch screen even if I did dig it out. The Jabra Street2 works great in these situations, but I wouldn't buy it for this use alone as many bluetooth headsets have voice control (as does this one) that don't require you to touch your phone or any buttons at all.That said, I feel like some people will think this is ridiculously awesome and some people will think it's just ridiculous. As a bluetooth device, it functions well. The sound is fair, not great, but this is likely more dependent on the standard ear buds included with the Street2 and not the device itself. Obviously with a higher quality wired headset you're going to get better sound. I did have an issue with call quality as others have stated. I received a lot "What was that? What did you say? I can't hear you!" while using the Street2 and it becomes even worse when on a noisy bus or walking downtown. I feel like this was made more for music than for making calls given this fact.Overall, I think the price is a bit steep considering it's performance is heavily dependent on whether or not you already have a high quality headset for use with it. Considering you could purchase a self-standing fully functional voice controlled unit for the same price or less, it's hard to recommend unless the unique factor is a big deal to you. If it is, you will be pleased because there isn't another like it on the market.

Although a weird concept at first, I do see the advantages to this type of product design. However, between faults in how the buttons are arranged and an annoying constant hiss from the unit, I wouldn't recommend this to most people.Pros:+Can use any headphones with it+Various ways to carry it+More playback controls than other bluetooth methods+Switches between calls and music very well+Easy to pair and reconnectCons:-Annoying hiss all the time-Cannot use it and charge it at the same time-Pendant should have been configured upside down-No backlighting on the keys to see which is which-Short and uneven headphone length.Most stereo bluetooth headsets are a single piece that have in-ear plugs attached by a band that wraps around the back of your head. This headset is different in that you can plug any type of headphones into the pendant. This gives a lot more customization and lets you use higher end earbuds, or ones that you know are already comfortable to you. Those are the advantages of this product over the other styles.The pendant can be worn around your neck with the included chain or the chain can be removed and the pendandt clipped to your clothes. I found two issues with the design, though. First, the pendant should have been oriented upside down when hanging or clipped, similar to the way pedometers are arranged. That way you can look down and the buttons are facing you the right direction. Jabra didn't do this, so you have to either memorize button locations or hold the pendant the correct way. When clipped to clothing, this is a bigger pain.The pendandt has buttons surrounded by a translucent material that light can shine through, but it doesn't light up. I wish they'd have added an LED that lights up all the buttons when pressed, since there are more buttons available.Lastly, the microphone is in the pendandt, and therefore if clipped somewhere that your voice doesn't carry very well, your voice won't get picked up well.The headphones supplied are pretty good for the price you're paying, and since you can always switch them out, I didn't see much of a drawback here.I don't like the fact that the left earpiece has a shorter cord than the right. If you clip it to your right arm, the headphones won't reach to the proper side, and the headphone cables are too short to keep it clipped to your waist. This design forces you to clip it on your left arm. Wearing it with the chain, you already have the pendant hanging off the front of your neck, so a behind-the-ear wrapping of the cords seems out of place.The sound is marred by the bluetooth reception. There's a constant hiss that comes from the unit, and it's unrelated to volume, bluetooth reception, or headphones used. As music is playing, it's not too bad, but between songs or during quiet parts, it's very annoying. Short of assuming it's a manufacturing defect, it seems that this headset just isn't what it could be.

After all the excellent reviews I read on this headset, I decided to go for the Jabra Halo2. I received the product and was impressed with the design and the quality of the product.. The headset is very comfortable to wear and looks very cool on top of that.. I was very impressed with the sound of such a compact headset.. the bass is more than you expect and sounds great.. ### BUT ### the Bluetooth is very unstable.. I tested the headset by pairing it with my Iphone 3GS and also my DELL laptop... The headset loses the Bluetooth signal intermittently and when I call someone they can hardly hear me. At first I thought the problem lies with either my laptop or my phone but soon discovered the Bluetooth problems is consistent if I connect it to either device and also when connecting to my Android phone and my wife's Blackberry... Since this headset has such a excellent reputation I assume I was just unlucky to receive a faulty one. I contacted Jabra support after a failed software upgrade(it came with the latest available software), Jabra took down my information to process a replacement (RMA).. However 2 weeks down the line and I still have not heard back from Jabra nor did the replacement showed up in my mailbox... I hope Jabra support can live up to expectations as I really would like to have a proper working Halo2 headset..***UPDATE***Eventually I received my replacement headset from Jabra and I have to say it was worth the wait... like I suspected from the reviews before I purchased this product, this is an awesome headset.. not only is it compact and comfortable to wear it also looks super cool and the sound is spectacular for such a small device. the Bluetooth is now working perfect and I have used it with my iphone 3GS, Samsung SIII, ASUS infinity pad and blackberry without fail. Although it took a while, Jabra did not hesitate about sending me a proper working one.. Maybe Jabra can jack up their admin procedures a little to get things out the door faster but the most important thing is that this product is a quality product for a reasonable price...Well done Jabra !

I really like these headphones. This is my first pair of bluetooth headphones though, so I cannot compare them to other options in the market. I can say that they sound great, pair with devices easily, make connections quickly when turned on, and the battery life is impressive. I'm probably most pleased with the sound; I didn't expect them to sound as good as they do. I've seen a few complaints online about the headset collecting lint, but I haven't had that problem. What I have experienced though, is a disappointing, premature wear of the felt-like material lining the inside. Especially on the edges of the headphones, this soft lining has worn away within the one month that I've had the headset. Yes, I have carried them (folded up) in the water bottle pocket of my bag, but seeing that type of advanced material wear is disturbing when it's so soon into my ownership. Also, one minor issue is that they don't stay on my head at all when I bend forward. They fit snugly on my head, but not tightly enough to stay on if I lean forward to pick something off the floor, or to fix my sock or whatever. But I'm bald, so maybe having hair would help with this. Besides the fading and this other minor falling off issue, these headphones are awesome. I would definitely recommend them to others, even with the issues I've mentioned. Great sound, great battery, nice touch features, and easy to use. Just be sure to check the volume on the headphones independent of the volume on your device (cell phone, for example). I can have the cell phone volume on maximum, but still not hear much if the headset volume isn't turned up as well.

I've had this headset for a couple of months now, and I love it. The only thing I don't love is the price - it' really expensive! I bought an adaptor for it so that it works with my Avaya 5410 Desk phone - I definitely recommend getting such an adapter if you have an office phone, as it simplifies the interaction with the desk phone (p.s. - get the electronic adapter, not the adapter that physically lifts the handset). Note that Jabra has several models for this type of headset - the one I bought works with cell phone, desk phone, and computer (via USB), but other models work with just 1 or 2 devices. Make sure you know what you're buying.Let's get into the details.When my desk phone rings, all I have to do is pick up the headset, put it on my head, and start talking. To hang up, simply put the headset back in the charger. There is no need to actually touch your desk phone, provided you get the add-on adapter.When my cell phone rings, all I have to do is pick up the headset, put it on my head, and start talking.I don't use skype, so I can't comment on that, but my understanding is the experience is similar, and that the headset knows when someone is calling you on Skype.I use Google Chat for making outgoing phone calls. To do this, I pick up the headset, put it on my head, hit the computer icon on the touchscreen, then go to google chat, type in a phone number and click the connect button in google chat.I also use it for listing to audio on my computer, usually webinars and training videos. It seems to have a power saving mode where if there is silence for 4-5 seconds, it will cut the audio off, and it takes a second or so for the audio to come back on when noise starts playing from the computer again. This results in losing that second of audio. Not a big deal for me, but it might bother you. There may be a way to turn off the power save mode, but it doesn't bother me, so I haven't dealt with it.As for the physical hardware: the base is compact, but sturdy. The equipment feels like it is well made. It doesn't slide around on the desk. You can use the headset with just the earpiece (like most bluetooth headsets) or with an over-the-head adapter. I found the over-the-head adapter to be more comfortable, but you can do it either way and it doesn't effect the functionality. You can adjust the volume by sliding your finger up and down the earpiece - it's a slick way to do the volume adjustment.The setup is a bit involved - I'm in IT, so it didn't bother me, but if you have trouble getting your DVD player, receiver, and TV all hooked up, you might want to get someone to help you get everything connected. The instructions are great, but there are a lot of wires to plug in.I haven't tested out the range too far - I've walked to the kitchen, which is about 35 feet away and through a couple of walls, and the audio quality didn't flutter at all. Audio quality has been perfect, as far as I can tell. There have been some issues in quality when using google chat, but I'm pretty sure that's due to the VoIP connection with google, not the headset.I haven't had the battery run out yet, but the longest I've used it at once has been 2-3 hours and it hasn't died on me yet, so it's good enough for me.Overall, I was looking for one headset that I could use for everything - computer, cell phone, and desk phone, and I wanted one that was wireless. This headset, while expensive, is just what I was looking for.Due to the cost, I don't plan to ever let this leave my office, even when I'm on a call and need to leave in my car. I just don't want to have to buy a replacement headset.-----------------Update!I've had the headset for 20 months now, and it's still working very well. The battery in the headset seems to be holding up well, too. I had a ridiculously long conference call today, and the battery lasted for 3 hours of continuous use before it died. I am pleased.

I first purchased this product a few months ago because I wanted a wireless headset for my phone, PC, and cell phone. The form factor is nice, and the touch display makes it easy to use.From day one, I noticed that the software has bugs. First of all, during the initial install the system configured itself for a wide range of phone systems. Cisco phones. Avaya phones, etc. Since I was using this with a standard phone, I didn't need any of these items. In addition, every few weeks my PC would lose its ability to detect the headset. Every few minutes it would come up with an error saying "Unidentified USB device." I uninstalled the software and re-installed, but the problem remained. Finally I figured out that if I disconnect the USB connection for a few hours and then plugged it back in, it would re-identify the unit. Again not ideal.About a month ago, a plastic piece on the earpiece broke off. I am not sure why this happened, but once it did the headset was no longer usable. So a 2 cent tab rendered a $200 headset unusable. I contacted Amazon, and they worked with me to replace the unit. As always, Amazon is top notch here.The replacement unit arrived quickly, and I was up and running again. However, just this morning the display on the unit died. I shut the unit down for a few hours hoping this would reset it, but that didn't help. Now Amazon is sending me another replacement.When this product works, it works well. However, given that I've had two problem units in a few months, I suspect that the quality is lacking. If I have another problem, I will simply return the unit and buy something else.

I'm finally writing this review after having owned these headphones for a couple of years now. I get a lot of compliments from people on the appearance if that is important to you.Let me first tell you how I use them. They are my office headphones. I stream music, music radio and once in a while a podcast. I do not use it for phone calls so you might check other reviews for that. I do not use these during any kind of physical activity. I'm sure they would fall off in short order. But this is also what makes them comfortable. I wear these for several hours on occasion and I never get any kind of ear fatigue.The headphones are very contemporary looking with the volume control invisible as it is activated by sliding your left finger along the outside of the earphone. There is one inconspicuous button on the right side to answer the phone with. This button is slightly concave and easy to find.The headphones are turned on by opening them. This has always made me nervous as I was concerned that fatigue would eventually cause problems with the wiring. But I use these several times a week and they are still going strong. A tiny piece of plastic did crack, and later, broke off. I was sure this was the beginning of the end but not so. They They sill work like new. That was over a year ago. Just be gentle when opening and closing and I thing you will be fine.SOUNDI love the sound that you can get out of these. If I want I can turn the volume fairly low so that I can still hear what is happening around me but not completely lose the bass. They still sound very good at low volume.BATTERIESThe one thing I have never quite figured out is that some times the charger does not seem to activate and charge the headphones. I believe that the charger needs to be plugged in, in the off/folded position. Then the headphones are unfolded to turn them on and activate charging. But I can't say with 100% certainty and the manual that came with my set wasn't clear.In any a full charge lasts, by my estimate 8-10 hours when used as headphones. If used for talking on the phone I'm not sure how the batteries would be impacted. When they are getting low you will hear an occasional beep in your ear letting you know it is time to charge.RANGEI can walk over to the copy machine with no problem. That is about 60-75 from my cube. I'm not sure how much further it would go.CONCLUSIONAfter two years of use they work like new. I would certainly buy another set. In my view, they are perfect for an office environment as you can work around your office without having to deal with cords. They allow you to keeping hearing-touch with things around you so you don't feel completely isolated. They look cool on top of it all.

I go through a lot of headphones, usually because I have destroyed the cord. So I'm always looking to try a new pair of Bluetooth headphones.These however, has to be among the worst headphones I have ever ownedI've broken down the pros and cons to explain why:Pro:Wireless: no cords to break, has allowed them to last for several months (4 months so far).Survived the squish test: I stepped on them with my shoes on, on a hardwood floor (not intentionally). The housing popped open, but they still worked. Plus for them.Cons:Wireless Range: The range on these headphones is hideously poor. They lose reception if your mp3 player is in a pants pocket on your left side (this happens constantly to me as I am a lefty). They lose reception if your mp3 player is in your right pants pocket and you put your arm in front of your pocket. They lose reception constantly when you are outside... I can't imagine working out with them, outdoors if your mp3 player or phone weren't strapped to your right arm.Sound: The high sound is fine as is the middle range, but the bass is very poor. Additionally volume is rather low, toping out at half the volume I can get with wired headphones.Battery life: Battery life on a full charge is simply awful, coming in at around 2 hours. More than enough for a work out, but not enough for a long bike ride, hike, day at work, car trip, or just about anything else. In addition you cannot use them plugged in (they turn off when plugged in). So you may need to carry another pair of headphones for backup while they charge.Comfort: I found all the included inserts to be moderately uncomfortable, but the plain circles to be the best. However, the circles kept popping off the headphones when I would charge them. It wasn't long before I lost them and the headphones without them actually cut into your ears.Controls: How much harder would it have been to include an extra set of controls for fast-forward/rewind, why force us to learn a volume managed control? And why make this control different than the in-line control on the corded version of these headphones? (which I also own). Additionally, why place the controls in such a way that you are essentially pressing down on your ear to turn up the volume or fast-forward. Your head is a solid bone and a good thing to press against... your ear is not.Conclusion:Unless you're desperate for wireless workout headphones, and you already own an armband, I'd skip these. There are much better Bluetooth offerings out there.

I use Platronix P590a for 4 years but the battery is dying and I decided to buy another Bluetooth wireless headset. I was a bit disappointed that I can't buy battery replacement for Platronix and I purchased Jabra Halo.I can compare Jabra Hallo2 with Platronix 590a. I have Jabra about 1 year now.First of all I would like to mention that the quality of sound (stereo mode) is absolutely rubbish. I'm not too fussy about the music quality but I can't listen this crap more than 5 minutes. I cannot describe exactly what they do with the sound but sounds that all Hi-frequency component of spectrum is replaced with the white noise. It is disgusting!The design is flimsy.I like the statement in the Jabra add: "You never miss a call" This is another commercial rubbish because:1. When you hear that someone calling you on Skype and you pick the Jabra you'll find out that the batteries are dead. Device consumes the battery in OFF mode and they last for a few days when switched OFF. So it must be always connected to USB or charger.2. Even if it is charged it takes about 1 min to connect so you definitely miss call.I would not recommend this product.

These are some beautiful looking, and feeling headphones. I was quite surprised by how comfortable they are. They also extend so the it's not a one-size fits all setup. Pairing was a bit tricky in fact I almost thought mine were defective. I do information technology for a living so pairing some bluetooth devices is pretty basic in my book. The key is the headphones must be FULLY RETRACTED. In other words they must not be extended. They must fully retract and click before holding the pairing button down for 30 seconds or so.Once paired these headphones were some of the thinnest and lightest over the head units I've used in a long time. They are loud and clear, but lack the bass I'd like. It's not a deal breaker, but it could use a bit more bass.The nice thing is these are more than just headphones they're actually call capable headets. So I can take a call if streaming music using my phone for example without an ugly microphone wrapping around my face.Would I buy again? Yes.Worth the price? Yes.