Lubix UBHS-NC1 Stereo Bluetooth Headset w/Microphone (Blue)

by Lubix

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• ASIN: B001ARYK4O
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 5, 2008

Product Description

Make phone calls and listen to music in style and convenience with this Lubix UBHS-NC1 Stereo Bluetooth Headset. Its unique pendant-style design means the headset always stays within reach without having to always stay in your ear.When you want to make or take a call, just separate the magnetically joined earpieces and use them like headphones. This lightweight, comfortable headset supports A2DP and Bluetooth 2.0, has four built-in 3D sound spatialization modes for enhanced music listening, features an integrated microphone, can pair with multiple hosts simultaneously, and recharges from a USB port or wall outlet.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Short battery life, fairly good audio, great range..., July 16, 2009

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H. Sapiens "Amanda" (SF Bay Area, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lubix UBHS-NC1 Stereo Bluetooth Headset w/Microphone (Blue) (Electronics)

Despite the fact they remind me of Home Automation 50A00-1 Panic/alert Pendant as you wear it like a necklace. In ear, it resembles something like the Cybermen's brain control device from Doctor Who. Which is to say, big and awkward not for long duration use.

~Pros~
1) range is great: I can cruise around my building looking like a hottie with a serious ear wax problem... I can go at least 20 feet out of line of sight, doors closed with my iphone left on my desk
2) Easy to connect if you follow the instructions, which were simple
3) Works with the iphone (mostly)
4) Volume and pause control are easy to operate in-ear

~Cons~
1) Battery life so-so - I get about 6 hours of use
2) Use for hands-free average - I had trouble being heard (the microphone is in one of the ear buds)
3) Who did they design these for? Hagrid's ears??? Seriously, they hurt me after an hour (the ear bud is too big, too deep, and the unit puts an additional pull on my ear canals - darn you, Newton).
4) The music forward/reverse button does not operate using my iPhone.
5) Non-standard chargers irk me - standard mini-usb would have been more travel friendly.
6) Magnets hold the two ear pieces together - so...maybe not so pacemaker friendly??

Bottom line: I don't care that I look dorky if they work - however the pros versus cons make me feel sort of lukewarm about this headset. Personally, I would only recommend it if you have larger ear canals. Otherwise, ouch!

Update 5 months later: I am adding a star because these work wonderfully when cycling. I leave 1 in and the other under my jersey. My phone usually in my saddle bag - I can receive calls and music clearly. Sometimes if I jerk my head quickly there is a slight disruption, but all in all - these are must haves for longer trips.