Entered CNET Catalog: 02/11/2006
SKU: BT450Rx charcoal
Manufacturer: Bluetake Technology Co., Ltd.
Manufacturer description
Designed for an active lifestyle, the i-PHONO mini Bluetooth Stereo Headphone combines the stylish design and reliable technology in the ideal mini size units. With Bluetooth wireless technology, the i-PHONO mini headphone gives you the convenient wireless way to enjoy the streaming stereo music transmitted from the Bluetooth A2DP-Source device such as a mp3 player, PC or PDA in the available range. Moreover, you can use the i-PHONO mini headphone to remote control the music playing functions of your Bluetooth device if it supports Bluetooth AVRCP in addition Switching between music and phone calls, the i-PHONO mini headphone also allows you answer or make calls with the Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone while you are listening to music. After you ended the call, the music will follow to be streamed in few seconds. Besides the wireless stereo and mobile hands-free applications, you can apply the i-PHONO mini headphone to the Bluetooth-enabled PC with the Internet messenger such as Skype, MSN Messenger or Yahoo! Messenger.User opinions
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User Rating: 
8/10
Fits the Bill
Pros: BT 1.2, A2DP(Stereo)
Cons: Hiss, Small Buttons
Review:
Preface - this is my first bluetooth headset device. My tech skill is extremely high and I love my music.
I just got these (the light version) for christmas 2006 and have put them through the paces. I use them on my LG 8600 phone (A2DP and HSF) with BT 1.2. They definately DO NOT compare to wired phones, but that is not the point here as I wanted wireless.
Sound Quality A2DP = 9 out of 10 - Small hiss when playing MP3 - hardly noticable - however, I am slightly deaf. Seems to have decent to good sound reproduction (8/10).
Sound Quality HSF/A2DP = 7/10 - Increase in hiss - this setting allows you to answer the phone as well as listen to mp3 which is what I use. Sound reproduction is less but livable (6/10)
Sound Level - 8/10 - Is quite loud which is good. But it does low volume. Lowest setting is still loud - note this could be when paired with phone.
Buttons - 8/10 - Small but usable. Wish there were more buttons instead of multi function use buttons. But that will increase weight.
Quality - 9/10 - I have already dropped them several times on metal floors and no issues. Seem sturdy.
Comfort - 8/10 - After a while I cant tell they are there on my right ear. Have a small discomfort on left ear. Better than ones with bands.
Performance - 7/10 - Could be part due to my phone as well so take that into account. If I have in my left pants pocket, 80% is good and the rest it breaks up when moving around. Right pocket is 90%. Shirt Pocket is 98%. On the desk, 100% up to about 3-4 meters.
Talking 8/10 - not as good as using just the phone. Complaints of hiss when talking. Still clear nonetheless and easy to hear on both ends. Quality when using the phone alone is excellent and people on the other end can not tell you are on a cell phone.
Battery Life - 9/10 - I get about 5 hours total time (advertised is 6 max) so this is very close.
Notes when using with this phone - caused premature "Next Track" when listening to "Shuffle All". It only went to the next track when there is only 5 seconds left, but it is still annoying when it does happen.
I just got these (the light version) for christmas 2006 and have put them through the paces. I use them on my LG 8600 phone (A2DP and HSF) with BT 1.2. They definately DO NOT compare to wired phones, but that is not the point here as I wanted wireless.
Sound Quality A2DP = 9 out of 10 - Small hiss when playing MP3 - hardly noticable - however, I am slightly deaf. Seems to have decent to good sound reproduction (8/10).
Sound Quality HSF/A2DP = 7/10 - Increase in hiss - this setting allows you to answer the phone as well as listen to mp3 which is what I use. Sound reproduction is less but livable (6/10)
Sound Level - 8/10 - Is quite loud which is good. But it does low volume. Lowest setting is still loud - note this could be when paired with phone.
Buttons - 8/10 - Small but usable. Wish there were more buttons instead of multi function use buttons. But that will increase weight.
Quality - 9/10 - I have already dropped them several times on metal floors and no issues. Seem sturdy.
Comfort - 8/10 - After a while I cant tell they are there on my right ear. Have a small discomfort on left ear. Better than ones with bands.
Performance - 7/10 - Could be part due to my phone as well so take that into account. If I have in my left pants pocket, 80% is good and the rest it breaks up when moving around. Right pocket is 90%. Shirt Pocket is 98%. On the desk, 100% up to about 3-4 meters.
Talking 8/10 - not as good as using just the phone. Complaints of hiss when talking. Still clear nonetheless and easy to hear on both ends. Quality when using the phone alone is excellent and people on the other end can not tell you are on a cell phone.
Battery Life - 9/10 - I get about 5 hours total time (advertised is 6 max) so this is very close.
Notes when using with this phone - caused premature "Next Track" when listening to "Shuffle All". It only went to the next track when there is only 5 seconds left, but it is still annoying when it does happen.
