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P**E
Excellent headphones!
I'd been looking for a wireless alternative to sound. I'm a Mac-head, so I have iPhone, iPad, iPod, MacBook Pro and iMac, all with Bluetooth capabilities, but honestly I don't have the money to buy high-end headphones like Bose. I do a lot of walking while listening, and normally, the ear buds that I'd been using used to fall out of my ears all the time. I decided to try these. Worst case scenario, if they sucked, I'd return them. I'm so glad I tried them! On the ears, they are very comfortable. I was skeptical about the "behind the neck" style, thinking it would be uncomfortable, but honestly, after a few minutes, I totally forgot they were even on my head. I've had them cranked all the way up and have gotten no distortion at all. I'd read where they suck the battery life out of an iPhone, but the other day, I used them non-stop for about 4 hours and my iPhone 4S was still at 88% battery. I haven't even had to charge the battery on the headset yet! They even have a built in mic so that if you get a phone call while listening, the music stops and you can take the call. I've had that happen once and the caller said they could hear me just fine and vice-versa. The small case that comes with them is perfect to throw in a bag/purse/backpack. I only wish I had these last year when I was doing a lot of flying. I have decided I do NOT miss cords!! I'll keep my eyes on these and maybe even buy a second set to keep in case something happens to the ones I'm using now. The only negative I've found at all (and it's a small one) is that after awhile, the top of my right ear got a tiny bit sore, because you slide the tops of your ears in between the speaker and the part that goes around the neck. Other than that, they're perfect!
S**S
Almost perfect...
Was looking for a stereo bluetooth headset, both for communication while being active, and listening to music while installing swingsets ([...]). Had read a number of reviews on these, and pulled the trigger.My thoughts: 1. Very easy to set-up with Blackberry phone, no issues whatsoever. 2. Sound quality for music is extremely good, very little outside noise. 3. The phone reception/clarity is great; have had no issues with anyone understanding my speech, and vice-versa. Really surprised, considering there is really no microphone near your mouth.Only reason not 5 stars? They are not comfortable enough to wear more than about 6 hours straight; I know most people will not, but this was kind of important to me when purchasing. But- $28?? I would still recommend them, as compared to some of the $100+ sets out there.
T**S
Great sound for the price, but you need a small head
I purchased the Arctic P311's after reading a few very positive reviews while searching for a pair of Bluetooth stereo headphones. I figured for the price (less than $30 U.S.) they were at least a worthy experiment.Let me start by saying, they sound pretty good. Definitely as good as, and in some cases better than, many comparable wired headphones I've used, but considering the price, I can't complain about their sound quality at all.Once charged, the battery lasts a lot longer than I expected. I ran them on low volume for almost 24 hours after the initial charge, before they finally shut down. I don't expect this sort of performance to last, but it was quite surprising that it even happened at all. No complaints with the battery then.Now we get to the reason why I only rate these three stars...They can't be adjusted for size! Other than the mechanism that allows them to be folded for portability, and the flexibility of the neck rest, they cannot be adjusted larger or smaller as most headphones can be. They are "one size fits all" which is, as everyone probably knows, is complete rubbish. I don't know, maybe I have an exceptionally large head because I can BARELY get these to stretch enough to fit on both ears at the same time. While standing or walking, if I look up, or turn too far to one side or the other, these headphones threaten to come unseated and fall off my head. They also tug uncomfortably on my ears. The hinge area, on each side between the headphone assembly and neck rest, presses uncomfortably against the back of my neck. I do eventually become accustomed to that pressure for a time, but it is uncomfortable every time I first put the headphones on, and becomes a problem if I wear them for more than an hour.When all is said and done, if the P311's fit you correctly, these headphones are an excellent value! If they had a neck rest that adjusted to be a little larger, I would not hesitate to give these 5 stars and I'd purchase them again in a heartbeat.
S**T
best headphone ever
I have been an avid runner for 30+ years and I have always loved to listen to my music when I run. I have tried many, many headphones over the years; cheap and middle-of-the-road priced (I have never bought an expensive pair to run with - seems to be a waste of money). My ongoing problem has always been getting them to stay put. The ear buds are a great idea that have never worked as well as I would have liked. They constantly fall out of my ears and I am forever shoving them back into my ears. I have used the add-on gels in a futile attempt to get them to stay in. Finally I saw someone recommend the over the ear style that don't actually go in the ear - which I hadn't used in many years. So, I tried a plug-in variety which I liked but I didn't like the cord getting in my way when I was lifting weights. So, this is what I found as a perfect storm for me. It fits over the ear and it is Bluetooth. I absolutely love them. I have been using them for about a year now. They have great sound, never fall off, and hold a charge forever. The connection is easy too. I will admit I rarely use the adjustments on the earphones themselves. I have made only a half dozen phone calls on it but they seem to work well.CONS: they sit out from the ear so they are a little odd looking. If you are in the gym to look cool and meet the man/woman of your dreams you may want to pass. I have never made a friend in a gym in my 30+ of going to gyms so this is not one of my concerns.
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