Wireless Bluetooth Stereo
Wireless Bluetooth Stereo
- Stereo Bluetooth headset for wireless music plus call functionality
- Unique around-the-neck design that's lightweight and comfortable for all-day use
- Magnetic ear buds snap into place when not in use; music controls on neck strap
- Free BT Reader app (Android OS) reads your incoming text messages in real time
- Up to 10 hours of talk time and 15 days of standby time
Wireless Bluetooth Stereo
The LG HBS-700 is the third Bluetooth stereo headset that I have used (see my reviews of the Motorola S10-HD and Jabra CLIPPER).
As in my other reviews I will focus on the music experience as I use
my Motorola T305 for hands free calling. After pairing this unit with
my Droid X, I evaluated it for sound quality, ease of use, and comfort.
Sound Quality: I don't have the strictest standards for music listening, but I haven't had many better listening experiences that I have with the 700. After changing out the earbuds for the larger set to get a good fit, I was ready to go. I can't emphasize enough the importance of getting a good seal between your ear and the earbud for sound quality. I have had this wrong on other earbuds in the past, and the difference in sound quality is night and day. For clarity of playback the only thing that I have gotten better sound from is my Creative Zen X-Fi with the EP-830 earbuds. While the 700 doesn't produce booming base, it is rare that earbuds do. By comparison I think that the 700 has better sound than either the Motorola or Jabra units that I have used.
Sound Quality: I don't have the strictest standards for music listening, but I haven't had many better listening experiences that I have with the 700. After changing out the earbuds for the larger set to get a good fit, I was ready to go. I can't emphasize enough the importance of getting a good seal between your ear and the earbud for sound quality. I have had this wrong on other earbuds in the past, and the difference in sound quality is night and day. For clarity of playback the only thing that I have gotten better sound from is my Creative Zen X-Fi with the EP-830 earbuds. While the 700 doesn't produce booming base, it is rare that earbuds do. By comparison I think that the 700 has better sound than either the Motorola or Jabra units that I have used.
Wireless Bluetooth Stereo
Ease of Use: This is an area where I think LG has really scored. The
700 has a dedicated on/off switch, and each of its controls does exactly
one thing. There are dedicated buttons for play/pause, skip, and
reverse for controlling your music player. In addition there are
dedicated volume and call buttons too. Once you learn which side the
controls are on, it is very easy to control the 700 without being able
to see the controls.
Comfort: If you have used earbuds with no issues in the past, you should have every reason to expect the 700 to be of similar comfort. I have listened for an hour and a half without giving any thought to the headset I was using. The unit itself rests like a necklace around your neck. The only potential issue I could see is that people with long hair may find that it gets tangled in the unit. If you are concerned about this, I would recommend checking out this unit in person. As of this writing you can do so at a Sprint store.
Comfort: If you have used earbuds with no issues in the past, you should have every reason to expect the 700 to be of similar comfort. I have listened for an hour and a half without giving any thought to the headset I was using. The unit itself rests like a necklace around your neck. The only potential issue I could see is that people with long hair may find that it gets tangled in the unit. If you are concerned about this, I would recommend checking out this unit in person. As of this writing you can do so at a Sprint store.
Wireless Bluetooth Stereo
The one caution I would issue would be around active use. I don't think
the unit is designed to hold up to bouncing around, and it also does
seem to be sweat resistant either. I would recommend the Jabra Clipper
for active use. However I use the 700 while sitting at my desk at work.
It does fine with normal walking around and light activity. I would
just refrain from using it during exercise.
Overall: The LG HBS-700 is a very strong offering. It hits the mark on sound quality, ease of use, and comfort. The only downside I see to it is that it was not designed for using during exercise. Otherwise I think that you will be happy with this unit.
Overall: The LG HBS-700 is a very strong offering. It hits the mark on sound quality, ease of use, and comfort. The only downside I see to it is that it was not designed for using during exercise. Otherwise I think that you will be happy with this unit.
Wireless Bluetooth Stereo
