Customer Reviews

Jabra EarBoom Winder for Phones with Universal 2.5mm Jack

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

Excellent product. I was looking for a handsfree cell phone accessory that didn't have wires to get tangled. I used to use a faboulus Plantronics ear boom product, but I was always getting the wire tangled.

Jabra's retractable boom mic works perfectly and the sound quality is as good if not better than the high standard of Plantronics. Another plus is that unlike most ear bud handsfree accessories, you can hear through the earbud. It doesn't actually plug your ear canal so you can't hear anything else.

I only have one gripe, that is a trade of in the ability to customize the jabra. The earbuds can be changed in sizes but I knocked off and lost 2 of the 3 left earbuds and the windscreen. I was able to superglue replacements and it has been all good since then.

Highly recommended.

I am not sure what exactly is a problem with my ears but none of the earbuds stay put in them. So all the ones that came with my phone are useless for me. I do not like the ones that loop over the ear as they make by earlobes itch.

I didn't know how these work, but I ordered them anyway as they looked different and tell you what I am happy for THE FIRST TIME EVER with handsfree headset. This one is really cool. Fits in the eary easily, stays there. Sometimes I forget to take them off and they stay put without disturbing me.

The only minor con I would say is that it does not have on-off button, to hang up the phone or voice dial. But its nothing.

As stated by other reviewers, no other earphone options work for me: the "standard" round "buds" hurt and don't stay in my ears and the over-the-ear hangers don't "sit right" because I wear glasses. These WORK! They fit in my ear, are comfortable (for a while) and surprisingly >significantly< improve sound quality. I was also surprised how well my voice came through to the listener on the other end. Plus, since it is a standard jack, I could use these on a portable radio as well.

I just wish they had come with a case: they are bulkier than standard "buds" because of the silicone ear-form, and therefore are a pain to carry with me in purse or pack: I've damaged one set and lost another: this purchase I will find some form of case myself to protect them.

I bought this headset for my husband and he has had all sorts of problems with it. He had to exchange the first unit because the ear piece came apart, exposing wires. With his second, so far, he has lost all but 1 of the EarGels because there is no way to fasten them securely - he even tried gluing one on. He traveled to Las Vegas and, having lost the EarGel on the plane, he went to a cellular phone store to buy a replacement pack. He was told by the store manager that many people come in asking for the same thing for the same reason, but that Jabra is refusing to sell the EarGels separately. They obviously don't realize what a problem it is (or what an opportunity they have to replace items so easily lost).

As usual, on time delivery and the product works great. Well done, eforcity!

I have a very long commute, which is my phone time. I have spent a couple of hundred bucks trying to find the perfect earpiece. I have found it. I tried two plantronics- one was OK- and a terrible one by a small mfr... but THis is it. It took me a while to learn how to use it- I found it uncomfortable at first and the winder got in the way. But after a month it felt strange to drive without it. The trick is to make sure that the reel is unwound entirely when you talk. Be careful; it is very lightweight and therefore not as sturdy as a plantronics model. (I caught mine in the car door; I can't allocate it's demise to it's construction). I couldn't wait to get another headset so I went out and bought an inferior one. If you can afford to wait for the mail, get this one.

Actually, I have the one without the winder but I'm gonna get the winder. This is my 3rd attempt to find something convenient. It took some diddling to find out I needed the large earpiece (never knew my ears were that large) but once I did, it's maintenance free. Sound quality on both ends is excellent (callers don't know I'm on a headset). And the thing just stays right there in my ear. I can jump around, shake my head, whatever, there it is. And not uncomfortable. The only drawback is the dangling cord but apparently the winder may be cumbersome as noted above.
This is the first thing I've reviewed on Amazon but I'm a gadget freak and I checked these things out here before I bought it so maybe this will be helpful to someone else. If you have the right size ears.

I have been anxious for a product like this but was dissappointed with the results. The winder, itself, works well, however other aspects of the design are poor. The ear gels are comfortable, but I lost 4 in a week because they got knocked off the earpiece while it was clipped to my belt. The sound quality of the earpiece is okay, but the sound quality of the microphone is poor. The foam covering for the microphone is also easily lost while travelling on your belt. (That happened the first day.) Motorola makes a similar product for their phones and Radio Shack has one for various models, but this is the only product I know of to fit my Nokia 8200.

These come in plain gray plastic bags, rather than retail packaging. But who cares? You use the earpieces, not the packaging.

I bought mine when they were $4. The price makes them just that much more incredible. Jabra C250s are great because of how they channel the audio into your ear canal, and the loop around your ear is good. These C150s from Eforcity are just as good in audio quality, and I like the silicone gel inserts better: there's a little nib that sticks into the top crevasse of your outer ear. It's just as comfortable as rough plastic around your ear, and it's also easier to put on and off.

Seriously, do yourself a favor. Buy a couple, and though you'll pay more in shipping costs, you'll still have paid not much more than the $10 pieces of junk you see at discount stores. My best friend's junky handsfree is going kaput, so I ordered two of these for her.

Eforcity shipped mine pretty fast, four business days. I was impressed. We'll see how fast my friend's package arrive.

I bought this to use as a backup for my Bluetooth headset. I was specifically searching for a unit with a cord winder and this was the only product I found with that feature.

I like the product. The EarGel works well for me and the cord winder keeps me from dealing with a tangled cord. Sound quality seems to be good on both ends of the conversation.

My only problem is that the EarGel comes off easily, especially if I carry it in my pocket. Since I use the same one all the time, I am considering cementing it on.