LG Electronics Tone Infinim HBS-900 Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Headset- Retail Packaging - Black

My favorite Bluetooth headset so far. Let me just start by saying this is a very cursory review because I have only had this headset for 5 days, so I will definitely be following up with this review once I have had some more time with these. So the reason I got these was because I had purchased another Bluetooth headset for my everyday use if you weeks ago and was severely disappointed with its performance so much so dad I am really went looking for something better before I even return that pair. I was really looking for something that would seamlessly integrate into my everyday use scenario which includes taking calls, listening to music, replying to text messages, and watching videos or movies, all while being on and ready to go around my neck. And I must say so far these have been an absolute delight to use. The audio is accurate although maybe not the most amazing sounding set of headphones but hey if I'm on the go and I just want some tunes in my ear not a big deal, this is not to say that they don't sound good but compared to my $300+ audiophile quality set of headphones these they are not. The fit for me is perfect, all of the controls feel like they're in the exact right place and once you memorize what all the buttons do the experience is seamless. THE BATTERY LIFE IS AMAZING!!! So far it is Thursday night and I have not charged him since Sunday night and they still report to medium battery so I am hoping that these well last an entire week without needing to be charged which is amazing considering I use them at least to three hours everyday. The companion app that goes along with these headphones is also really great I mean it's not the prettiest app in the world but it's rocksolid and hasn't crashed on me and I've had it running for over a week constantly. Not to mention there are so many features on this headset that I don't think I've got them all down yet and I'm not sure I use all of them but it's nice having them case I would like to use them.So I have said everything I liked about these this headset and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a Bluetooth headset that will seamlessly integrate into almost any situation. Now it's not without its faults but they are so minor that they don't really affect my review rating. The slight downsize include the build quality. For LG's "top-of-the-line" headset fees feel extremely plasticky, now I know they will we're probably going for extremely light weight but there are ways to make a product field quality without adding a ton of weight. Like the earbuds themselves if you didn't see the headsets around my neck you would think I was rocking super cheap generic headphones, so maybe some metal trim or something like that might make them look more quality than they do. I also wish that the "pods" on each side of the neck were a bit smaller because they do attract a bit of attention when walking around but if you're wearing like a sweater or collared shirt you can easily hide that, they just look and feel a bit larger than they have to. Speaking of the pods I wish they had maybe chosen a Matt finish as opposed to the glossy finish that is on them which catches a lot of reflection and does not blend in well. My final criticism of would just be that theCords that tether the earbuds to the color are extremely thin which honestly doesn't bother me one bit but I do question the long-term durability, but that we will have to see about.

UPDATE: Have had these for about a month now...*Battery life is exceptional! Took them on a trip to Florida - Used all day, all night and all day the following day (Battery "on medium" when I plugged them in to charge). 5 stars.*Sound: Ehh... Not very loud. Decent highs and lows but not "blow you away" good. Sound snobs look elsewhere. Helps a lot to seal the buds completely in the ear. Did a reasonable job of blocking out external noise on the plane (including engine hum) as long as the buds were seated completely in the ear. Also, you can leave the buds slightly lose and can hear external noise (people trying to get your attention, announcements, etc.) without feeling like the buds are going to fall out. 3.5 Stars*Connectivity: Finicky with a PC but really cool with other devices. Definitely has some issues when connecting to a PC with BT connectivity including having to re-pair often for various reasons. I noticed that they will get "out of sync" with the PC. Otherwise, during my trip i had it connected to my Android (lollipop) phone and my iPad. The range was incredible and the connectivity flawless. One thing: the phone button will trigger siri on the ipad and not Google Now... Not a big deal, just an observation. 4 Stars*As a BT headset for your phone. Worked well. I occasionally have people say "what?" but when I ask them if they can hear me ok, they always say yes. I was able to hear and be heard while in a busy airport, on a bus and in a car. When paired only with the phone, it works very well with voice recognition (think: "Call Jane at home"). 5 Stars.------------------Initial review-------------------I've only had this for a day so I will update as time goes on (I usually wait a while to leave a review but this thing rocks!). Fairly straight forward set up. Paired with my phone using quick start guide in about 2 minutes (read below for important details). Wore it around all day yesterday and several times forgot it was on my neck/shoulders. Very light and unobtrusive as it sits at the very base of your neck where your shoulders/traps pick up the weight. Worked for voice (calls) and streaming music right away. Not particularly loud and sound is "OK" but I'm not a sound snob.Couldn't wait to get to my office to pair it with my PC. Supposed to be able to pair with two devices at once so I was looking forward to making calls on Skype and answering my cell phone. I paired it with my PC (straight forward once you change your default device on the PC for playback and recording, etc.) but lost my connection to my phone... ARRGGHH!! But wait! I remembered the quick start guide mentioned an APP. Downloaded to my Nexus 5 and voilla! Cell phone and PC connected simultaneously! Been making and taking calls on my cell and listening to Pandora from my PC all day!Also, I got a workout in yesterday (Lifting, push ups, sit ups, crunches, pull-downs, squats, did a bunch of different exercises). Absolutely no slipping or sliding. Ear buds stayed put and the range is much better than my Logitech on ear H800's. In fact, I walked away from my phone and went into another room about 30' away and shut the door and still had clear, crisp sound. Have had them on since 8:00 am with no fatigue or pain in my ears (not so with my Logitech Head Set) (Currently 2PM).Maybe the only negative I have found is that the microphone is not great... recorded a test on Skype and could hear some crackling (I hope that's not a defect). That said, I have made several calls and no one has mentioned anything to me about sound. It's reasonably discrete when the buds are in and they retract very easily at the push of a button (well, two buttons). the wires connected to the ear buds are very thin and I am weary about their longevity as others have mentioned.Another cool feature if you have the app is that it will read your text messages to you (can be disabled).Sound: 4 StarsFit & Finish: 5 Stars (for now)Style: 6 stars (c'mon, it's cool).Setup: 5 starsErgonomics: 4.5 stars (you have to memorize the buttons on each side but otherwise convenient)Battery Life: undetermined but been going for 6 hours straight steaming from the PC and making multiple phone calls.Comes with Micro USB charging cord (no power block), Multiple earbud covers (different sizes) and that's it.