Drop, charge, and lose the cords
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4.0 stars
"Very good product."
Pros: No cords!!! Great quality audio when paired with devices that support A2DP.
Cons: Earpieces are not hinged; fit perhaps a bit too tight.
Summary: Let's get one thing cleared up right away: these will not match the sound quality of a high-end, $300 set of Bose wired stereo headphones. If you're that big of an audiophile, you shouldn't be looking at anything wireless.
However, if you simply want wireless freedom and don't mind a little give and take when it comes to sound quality, the CB2530 is for you. While the sound may not match other expensive wired headphones, it's still very good. I haven't had a problem with volume, but then again I haven't tried to blow out my eardrums. Range is quite good; I've wandered as far as 20-25 meters away with no hiccups. My only complaint with these headphones is that they are somewhat of a tight fit and the earpieces aren't hinged. This makes prolonged use slightly uncomfortable, especially for those with larger heads. Other than that, I couldn't be happier.
One other note: Creative insists that you have to use the included dongle, and that the headphones cannot be paired directly with a bluetooth-enabled music player. This is entirely untrue; the headphones can be paired with any device that supports the A2DP profile and the Audio Sink service. The passkey is 0000. I find that both range and audio quality are better when the devices are paired directly.
