Jabra HALO Bluetooth Stereo Headset

by Jabra

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• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 2.4 x 6.7 inches ; 5.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002PY7P2K
• Item model number: HALO
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (181 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,812 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Enjoy music from your Bluetooth-compatible mobile phone or MP3 player without getting tangled in cords thanks to the Jabra HALO Bluetooth stereo headset, which also allows you to make and take calls wirelessly. With the Jabra HALO, you can leave your phone in the pocket or in the bag and control your music directly from the headset. Weighing just 3 ounces, it features an over-the-head, foldable design that fits neatly into a compact carrying case.

The Jabra HALO Bluetooth stereo headset (see schematic for a view of all controls).

It's compatible with mobile phones and digital audio players that include the A2DP Bluetooth streaming music profile--including many Blackberry devices and both Apple's iPhone and iPod touch (2nd generation)*. The HALO also includes a corded option (with 3.5mm jack) if your player of choice doesn't support the Bluetooth A2DP profile.

Featuring Zirene Power Bass for audio enhancement, the Jabra HALO creates a broad and powerful listening experience, giving you the best stereo playback available in small devices. The high-quality audio effects improve the low frequency sound perception, creating an immersive listening experience. The HALO also uses advanced DSP technology, Audio Shock Protection, and Jabra's Noise Blackout technology to monitor and balance incoming audio volume, blocking out background sound and leaving both sides of the call with a natural-sounding voice quality.

With its Multiuse capabilities, the HALO gives you the ability to seamlessly connect to two Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones, smartphones, MP3 player, television, video game console, or laptop, and enjoy wireless audio content and answer phone calls in crystal clear stereo sound. The HALO has left/right wearing indicators inside the headband, and you can adjust its size to fit your head comfortably by extending the length of the headband.

Key Features and Specifications

• Enjoy wireless music and answer phones calls in crystal clear stereo sound
• Corded option for non Bluetooth-enabled phones, MP3 players, etc.
• Extra audio enhancement with Zirene Power bass
• Remote control your music via touch sensors
• Intuitive on/off--fold to turn off, unfold to turn on
• Convenient carrying style--folded in a soft protective pouch
• Noise Blackout technology with dual microphones for clear communication
• Digital sound enhancement via DSP technology
• Multiuse capabilities enable you to connect to two devices at the same time
• Discreet display for instant battery and connectivity status
• Automatic volume adjustment on received audio
• Call controls: Answer and end calls; reject incoming calls; last number redial
• Colored LED-lights for Bluetooth status and battery indicator
• Weighs approximately 3 ounces
• Bluetooth profile support: Headset (HSP) and Hands-free (HFP) profiles for phone conversations; Advanced Audio Distribution profile (A2DP) for streaming music; Audio/Video Remote Control (AVRCP) profile for track changes (next or previous track) on touch control
• Talk time: Up to 8 hours
• Standby time: Up to 8 days
• Charging time: Approximately 2 hours
• Charging plug: Micro USB

Note: The Jabra HALO can withstand a short rain shower, but is not waterproof and cannot be submerged.

* With Apple software update version 3.1 for the iPhone and iPod touch, the HALO supports play and pause, but it does not support backward/forward movement between tracks.

Product Description

Less Wire – More Music: Cut the wires and make your favorite music sound even better with the Jabra HALO wireless headset. It connects easily to your mobile phone through stereo Bluetooth and enables you to stream music wirelessly. You can even make and take calls wirelessly. Use the corded option if your player of choice doesn’t support Bluetooth Stereo/A2DP. With Jabra HALO you can leave your phone in the pocket or in the bag and control your music directly from the headset. The design is as strikingly clear as your voice will be with the Noise Blackout which eliminates unwanted background noise to make your voice stand out during calls. The Jabra HALO makes it easy to join the wireless revolution and enables you to turn your mobile phone into your primary mobile multimedia center – with less wire and more music.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

84 of 88 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Product, Just A Couple of Small Issues, November 9, 2009

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Lensviewphoto "Mark" (Midwest) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jabra HALO Bluetooth Stereo Headset (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I bought this headset specifically to pair with my iPhone. The sound is great and I certainly did not experience the volume issue that a previous reviewer noted. Bluetooth works very well when paired. Most of the time I have to delete the device from the iPhone and allow it to pair as if initially. That is a hassle but works well. The fit is comfortable but the rigid band that connects the ear pieces limits to some extent the flexibility. I have enjoyed a number of phone conversations and that function is so far flawless. I can hear the other party very well and everyone has reported excellent sound on their end. The light weight, comfort and wireless functionality makes this product a winner and well worth the price.

43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great sound and very comfortable, December 18, 2009

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a consumer (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jabra HALO Bluetooth Stereo Headset (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I finally took the plunge to buy a stereo bluetooth headset even though there a few choices. I have to preface my review saying I have a small head and very small ear canals so headsets that might fit well on most others are too big for me. I didn't want a cord hanging down on my neck or headphones that fall out when I run. The Jabra Halo is extremely comfortable and secure. It fits very flush so I can even wear a cap over it. My only concern is that it will be too warm to wear in the summertime. The sound is excellent without any interruption. The volume sensor takes a little getting used to since it's not a mechanical volume control but works well. Like the comments of others - the lowest volume may not be low enough for some. I tend to listen at the gym or running outside so my main concern is sufficient loudness and the Halo has that covered. Pairing was easy although I didn't have the headset sides locked into place so I had to call Jabra. I called another time about using the headset to move to the next selection (which can't be done on an iPhone). Both times Jabra tech answered the call immediately and provided excellent help.

89 of 96 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Took them right back for a refund, March 22, 2010

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Brett D (Washington, D.C.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jabra HALO Bluetooth Stereo Headset (Wireless Phone Accessory)

Let me start be stating that the audio quality was acceptable, both for calls and music, but overall, the design is seriously lacking in the following respects:

1. The power switch is integrated into the headband hinge -a snap open, fold-and-slide affair that feels rather insubstantial and twice collapsed (inadvertently shutting down the radio) while in the process of taking the unit off my head.

2. Beyond the power switch functionality, the folding configuration provides no significant space savings. It's not as though collapsing these headphones will make them any less bulky in a laptop bag or purse.

3. The earpieces do not pivot or swivel at all -basically, if your head isn't a perfect fit (and mine isn't), they don't sit right on your ears and constanly slide off.

4. The software-based, touch sensitive volume control is a profoundly unreliable, counterintuitive gimmick. A hardware dial or rocker switch would have been much better.

5. The headband and earpieces are lined with some kind of synthetic velour that traps lint and fuzz admirably, but doesn't add to the comfort. And finally,

6. You can't control the tracks on an iPod Touch or iPhone 3G/3Gs with it. I know that's not Jabra's fault -that is a problem with Apple's current version of A2DP, so I don't consider it a knock on this product per se. I just mention it for the benefit of anyone planning to use these with one of those devices.

If you're really in love with the aesthetics of this unit, consider the Jaybird Sportsband. They're $10 cheaper, and they have basically the same features, but the earpieces adjust to the shape of your cabeza and you get real, tactile controls.