LG HBS-200 Bluetooth Stereo Headset

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Product Features

• Wirelessly stream music from your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone, and use as communication headset
• Playback and talk controls conveniently placed on one earpiece
• Around-the-neck design folds for easy storage; provide up to 8 hours of music playback
• Requires cell phone to be embedded with A2DP Bluetooth audio streaming profile
• Includes: Charger, ear pads, printed manual

Product Details

• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000W2ET30
• Item model number: 60-5057-01-XC
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (34 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
LG's HBS-200 Bluetooth Stereo Headset offers an affordable way to stream music wirelessly from a cell phone embedded with the Bluetooth stereo music streaming profile. It also serves double duty as a communication headset, allowing you to take calls without having to take the headphones off. Stylishly and ergonomically designed with an around-the-neck profile, it conveniently folds for easy storage.

All play controls are conveniently located on the right earpiece.

The HBS-200 has a sturdy, flexible rubber band that connects the two 2-inch earpieces, and it can be stretched or minimized for just the right size. All controls reside on the right earpiece, and they include a play/pause/stop button in the middle, volume controls on top, and a control on the outside border of the earpiece that allows you to shuttle between songs.

The center of the headset also includes a silver power/talk button (with a phone icon), which you can use to answer incoming calls. You can also access the headset's voice-activated dialing and last-number redial features by pressing the power/talk button first. You can also mute a call by pressing the volume down button. Pairing the HBS-200 headset is a breeze, and a status indicator on the headset will blink blue every 3 seconds once it's connected.

Unfolded, the HBS-200 offers a comfortable around-the-neck profile.

The HBS-200 provides up to 10 hours of talk time, 8 hours of continuous music playback, and 250 hours of standby time. A status indicator on the headset will blink red when the battery is running low, prompting you to plug in the included charger. The headset fully charges in approximately 3 hours.

Note: Your cell phone must be embedded with the Bluetooth A2DP stereo music streaming profile in order to wirelessly listen to audio.

Specifications

• Bluetooth version 1.2
• Embedded Bluetooth profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets)
• Range: 33 feet (10 meters)
• Weight: 10.4 ounces

What's in the Box
HBS-200 Bluetooth stereo headset, ear pads, charger, printed user manual

Product Description
LG Electronics is one of the world's largest electronics manufacturers, producing a large range of consumer electronics and IT products. LG has created reputation for progressive technology and innovation with the latest technological developments in consumer electronics, home appliances and IT products.PRODUCT FEATURES:Folding neckband for easy carry;Wheel key for FWD/BWD;Stylish and comfortable design.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars unfortunately: trash due to poor construction, March 2, 2008

By	G. Weidow (Manlius, NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

In short, great performance, exceptional sound quality and range -
BUT
poor construction, agree with other reviews: broke at plastic joint of ear piece to head band; and I am careful with my equipment! LG returned headset to me unrepaired with note "customer abuse, return as is'. So in the trash, as they would no longer work. Also found them to fit poorly - kept getting knocked out of position by coat, scarf, or jacket.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Cosmically Horrible, March 18, 2008

By	Alexander Supertramp Jr. "Alexander Supertram... (On tour) - See all my reviews

Tell me something, what is the purpose of headphones? To provide quality music which you can hear and which will not bother others. At $50, this set can't even do that. The sound from music from an LG Venus is about a 6 out of 10. Calls and other phone sounds are about a 3 out of ten. What is by far the worst though is that people 20 feet away (perhaps farther) can hear very clearly what is eminating from your headset. The sound will be a distraction to your neighbors in just about every setting. So places where you would most often use them (the library, the airplane etc.) you actually won't be able to without bugging people, and no one wants that.

The plastic controls are pretty cheap too. I have no idea why these cost any more than ten dollars, but I woulnd't even pay that much for them.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Sound Bad Construction, March 7, 2008

By	J. Cordova - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Stereo music quality is good, but I've had problems with phone calls and these headphones. I've seen reviews where people said call quality is good, but in my experience the other end has had problems hearing me even when I'm in a quiet environment.

My headphones did recently break after about 7 months. I'm not sure exactly when because I hadn't used them in a while. I was going to take them to work with me and I noticed that one of the earpieces broke at the joint where the rubber head cushion meets the plastic near the hinge.

I don't care about looking like a dork, so I just taped the two ends back together as best I could. They're not "as good as new" but at least I can wear and use them! I taped the unbroken side for reinforcement. Why trash a good pair of headphones that I paid too much money for just because they're "broken"? Fix them!

Would I buy them again? Not for the original price! Maybe for < $50 like they are now.