Review: MoGo Talk case/bluetooth earpiece

Rating: 9.5 out of 10
Pros: Very sleek design, lightweight and slim, amazing sound and voice quality, one of a kind case for iPhone 3G & 3GS
Cons: Price is a little high at $129.99, I worry about scratching the bluetooth earpiece while laying the phone down, no iPhone bezel protection.

Overall: This is my go to case right now.  Having a place to stow my blue tooth when not in use is hands down the best idea I’ve seen for a case.  Even with the hefty price tag I recommend this case to anyone who uses a blue tooth headset.  The price is comparable to other blue tooth headsets on the market but here you also get a slim fit case which not only charges the headset but gives you a place to store it when not in use. I like this case combo so much that I’m awarding it our Editors’ Choice award.

Video Review: Jaybird Bluetooth Headphones

Rating: 8 out of 10
Pros: Great Bluetooth headphones that work very nicely with your iPhone but can also be paired with other Bluetooth devices.  Can be used for stereo audio or for phone calls. High quality with a great fit and finish.
Cons: Since the iPhone only supports A2DP Bluetooth, (and not AVRCP) the user must forward tracks manually on the iPhone or via voice control.
Overall: Jaybird does it again with another great pair of headphones.  The SB1 Sportsband Bluetooth headphones cut the wire and provide a great listening experience with booming bass.  The SB1’s don’t disappoint on phone calls either; very clear calls and friends on the end said the call was crisp.  When a phone call comes in your music will fade and after the call it returns to listening volume.  Jaybird also has great customer service and warranties their headphones for life against sweat or rain damage.

The Jaybird SB1 Bluetooth Sportsband Headset retails for $89 and can be purchased directly from the Jaybird website.

CES 2010: BlueAnt Wireless Interview

We’d like to thank Jennifer Cauble from BlueAnt for taking the time out to talk to us at CES. If you’d like to learn more about BlueAnt, you can visit their website at MyBlueAnt.com.

CES 2010 Coverage – MoGo Interview

If you want to learn more about the MoGo line, visit Newton Peripheral’s website. We’d like to thank Roy Thompson, Director of Design for Newton Peripherals, for taking the time out to talk to us at CES.

This video was filmed on a Sony HDR-CX520V which was donated by our sponsor 42nd Street Photo.

Review: Logitech ClearChat PC Wireless Headset

Rating: 7 out of 10
Pros: Wireless, Great sounding audio, comfortable, easy to adjust volume and mute yourself
Cons: Microphone quality is lacking, approx. 4 hour battery life, proprietary charging plug
Overall: I was really impressed with the overall audio quality when using this as a regular pair of headphones. I wish the EQ would be better right out of the box, but when using the Electronic EQ in iTunes the ClearChat sounds fantastic. The microphone sounds distant and all around murky. For $100 I would not recommend these, if you can find them on sale I would recommend these simply for the listening quality.

Video Review: JayBird Freedom Bluetooth Headset

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Awesome sound quality, long battery life, light weight, built-in mic to answer calls.
Cons: It doesn’t snap into the charging cradle very smoothly, comes loose easily.
Overall: I’ve tested a few stereo bluetooth headsets in the past, but the Freedoms are now my favorite pair. The sound quality is outstanding, especially for watching movies on your iPhone. I had some trouble at first finding a comfortable fit with my glasses, but now they stay on snug. The one problem I have with them is with the charging cradle. They don’t always make a connection when they are inserted into the charging cradle. I wish they didn’t require a cradle at all, it would have been nice to be able to just plug a mini USB straight into them. Even with the improvements that could be made to the cradle, I still love the Freedoms and I’m going to award them our Editors Choice Award.

You can purchase this product directly from JayBirdGear.com starting at $129.99.

Video Review: Maximo iMetal iP-HS5 stereo headset

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Comes with lots of extras. Great sound quality. Includes mic.
Cons: I wish it had a hard case instead of a soft pouch.
Overall: The iP-HS5 are a phenomenal pair of headphones. The sound quality is great and they are aesthetically pleasing as well. I love the braided cord and how the mic is higher up by your mouth and the one click button is lower down. Included with the iP-HS5s is a slew of extras including a carrying pouch, cord extension, and even adapters for blackberrys and other smart phones that use the 2.5mm plug. I liked this headset so much that I decided to award it our Editors’ Choice award.

You can purchase this product directly from Maximo’s site for $79.

Video Review: Contour Metal headset

Rating: 6 out of 10
Pros: Very slim and lightweight, comes with some nice accessories.
Cons: Call volume was very low and the quality was poor. Not very comfortable to wear.
Overall: I had really high hopes for this earpiece but there were some definite areas that needed to be improved in my opinion. The call quality was not very good and I found myself straining to hear people on the other end. The silicon tips did not provide a very comfortable or snug fit, which is probably one of the reasons why the call volume always seemed so low. If you find that the ear tips provide a better fit for you, then the volume may not even be an issue. Contour is a great company with good products, but I was not satisfied with this headset.

You can purchase this product directly from Contour’s website.

Video Review: iFrogz Ear Pollution Plugs

Rating: 8 out of 10
Pros: Nice warm sounding Mid’s and High’s. Nice quality microphone
Cons: Can become uncomfortable to wear after a couple hours of use, bass response lacking
Overall: For $20 these are definitely worth the price, and a good choice if you’re looking to upgrade from the Apple headphones w/o breaking the bank. These aren’t going to impress to many rock enthusiasts, but for classical and pop listeners these will definitely do the job.

Video Review: iFrogz Reflex w/ Mic Headphones

Rating: 4 out of 10
Pros: Great call and microphone quality.
Cons: Does not offer a good seal in the ear.
Overall: I was very pleased with the call quality of this headset, unfortunately the call quality was the only redeeming factor giving it the 4 out of 10 rating. Using these for music listening is close to impossible due to the lack of in-ear seal, which is inexcusable for in-ear headphones.