Typical price: £79
What is it: Affordable stereo Bluetooth earphones
What we think: Nicely designed and affordable, but sound quality is only very average
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 5 June 2008
Tags: JayBird Gear, JayBird JB-200, sound quality, A2DP, headset
We like:
Price; usability; functionality with mobiles and MP3 players concurrently
We don't like:
Sound quality; comfort after lengthy periods; can't charge without the dock
Also known as:
JB200
You might also need:
iPod adaptor
CNET UK judgement:
A pleasant and affordable pair of Bluetooth earphones if you have an MP3 player with built-in Bluetooth and/or an A2DP-enabled mobile phone, and they're good for the gym. But the very average sound quality will tick off more serious music fans no end
Full review:
One of our favourite pairs of Bluetooth earphones are the Etymotic ety8s, but even now they're priced well above £100. The JayBird JB-200s clock in at £79 and they should work with any Bluetooth-enabled audio device, including mobile phones, MP3 players and PCs. We decided to take the JayBirds for a test flight. Continue Reading...
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