Video Review: BlueAnt Q1 Bluetooth Headset

Rating: 7 out of 10
Pros: Voice Control, A2DP stereo bluetooth for listening to music..
Cons: I feel the sound quality could be better as well as the ear tips.
Overall: This is definitely a full featured bluetooth headset that is worth checking out. I really did feel that the sound quality of this headset needed improvement. When I compared it to my current headset when on call, it was like night and day. I’m not sure if this had anything to do with the eartips that come with the headset. They didn’t fit very snug in my ear and made it difficult to find a comfortable fit for the earpiece. Despite these drawbacks, the Q1 offers some really interesting features and I definitely recommend you check it out for yourself.

You can purchase this product for $99 from BlueAntWireless.com

Video Review: SoundID 510 Bluetooth Headset

Rating: 10 out of 10
Pros: Great sound quality, firmware upgradeable, includes free app.
Cons: Price might be high for some.
Overall: This is now officially my go-to bluetooth earpiece. I’ve tested many headsets before and I’ve never been swayed to stop using my current Plantronics 655 earpiece… until now. The sound quality and features available on this earpiece make it a great value and I’ve decided to award it our Editors’ Choice Award.

You can purchase this product directly from SoundID for $129.99

Review: Helium Bluetooth Wristband Communicator

Rating: 7 out of 10
Pros: Very unique product. You will absolutely stand out amongst all the “generic” Bluetooth headset users. The ability to stream your music is also an added plus.
Cons: Volume isn’t loud enough to withstand a lot of surrounding noise for both Music Streaming and Phone Calls. Conversations can be heard by others that happen to be in close proximity to you.
Overall: The Bluetooth Wristband Communicator by Helium is a stylish product that can definitely be improved upon. It is a product worth considering if you are in the market for a hands-free communication device.

You can purchase the Wristband Communicator at www.heliumdigital.com

Video Review: Skull Candy icon 2 Headphones

Rating: 8 out of 10
Pros: Nice design, very comfortable fit great finish and patterns
Cons: Cheap build quality, high price for quality
Overall: These are a good pair of headphones with nice sound quality, Light weight, and nice looking designs. However the build quality could be better and the price could be a bit lower. Overall I like these headphones cause of their nice fit, look and sound quality. These are definitely worth a look.

Skull Candy Icon 2 can be purchased at Skullcandy.com for $ 31.95

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.