LG Bluetooth HBS-200 Stereo Headset | 
| Brand: Lg Electronics
Buy New: $43.66
New (14) Used (1) from $43.66
Rating:  19 reviews
Media: Wireless Phone Accessory
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 60-5019-05
Model: 60-5057-01-XC
UPC: 097738528630
EAN: 0097738521341
ASIN: B000W2ET30
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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 |
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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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 14 more reviews...
 unfortunately: trash due to poor construction March 2, 2008
G. Weidow (Manlius, NY USA)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
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.
 Cosmically Horrible March 19, 2008
Alexander Supertramp Jr. (On tour)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
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.
good sound, but lousy construction March 1, 2008
V. Gardner (in a small hovel)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I purchased these on Wednesday. I went out to the car to take a look see at them and they were broken! So I went and got an exchange. I used the new pair that night. I adored the sound...very clear with a bit of dropping, but that was okay. I took them off and they were broken in the exact same spot. I was so pissed off. I was none too pleased to say the least. I also have to admit that where they sit on the head isn't comfortable. So no, I cannot recommend.
 Good Sound Bad Construction March 7, 2008
J. Cordova
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
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.
 not bad, given the price November 24, 2007
Mark Price (Cambridge, MA)
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
I've been looking for a good set of stereo bluetooth headphones for a while now, and couldn't find a great pair. I've got an LG VX8700, and my requirements for a set of headphones are as follows:
-no ear buds (they hurt my ears)
-good music quality (i have a 4gb micro sd card, so my phone is taking the place of my shuffle)
-good call quality
-durability while exercising (i plan to wear these while running, and i sweat a fair amount)
The motorola s9 set seems to have durability issues, so they were out. I was trying to decide between the Sony DR-BT50, which is an expensive pair of headphones ($250 retail, $150 online), and the LG HBS-200 (on sale at the Verizon store for $50). I went with the LG set because I generally like LG products, and because the Verizon store allows for 30-day returns with no restocking fee (unlike BestBuy).
The product itself works well. The cans themselves seem a little flimsy, but the band connecting the cans is somewhat stretchy, and seems durable. Music quality is great, although I'm not a total audiophile. Call quality isn't as good as when I'm using the headset, but everyone I've called has heard me fine. I've been able to hear everyone else clearly as well.
In short, for $50, I'm totally fine with this pair. I wish I could try out the Sony BT50s, but there no way to do that without paying the restocking fee. This pair suits all of my current needs.
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