Sound ID 300 Bluetooth headset

We are usually big fans of the Sound ID headsets, not only because of the superior sound quality, but also their comfort. Sound ID recently released the Sound ID 200, which is a lot more affordable than the previous Sound ID headsets without compromising sound quality. However, it does not have as many features as the previous SM100 or the SoundFlavors headsets. The Sound ID 300, on the other hand, has all the features of the Sound ID 200, plus an additional Personalized Sound feature that lets you have up to three listening levels depending on your preference. The Sound ID 300's MSRP is a little higher at $119.99, but you can get it for $99.99 from AT&T Wireless.

The Sound ID 300 looks exactly like the Sound ID 200, except it comes in a glossy black coating rather than a blue one. It measures 2.1 inches long by 0.6 inch wide by 0.3 inch thick, and has a very sleek and slim appearance, almost like that of the now-defunct Apple Bluetooth headset. It has a lone LED dot on the front as a status indicator.

Like on the Sound ID 200, the Sound ID 300's multifunction call key is on the top, while the volume key is on the left side. Both buttons are skinny and small, though they are raised above the surface so you can find them by feel. The singular volume control is rather bothersome since you have to cycle through all the volume levels until you get to the right one. We understand you won't need the volume key as much thanks to the automatic volume adjustment, but it still would be nice to have a second volume key for more precise control. The volume key also doubles as the Personal Sound key if held down for about 2 seconds to cycle through the three listening modes.

On the back of the headset is the earpiece covered in Sound ID's Real Comfort Ear Loop. The rubbery ear loop is tapered to a narrow point like a spout, which is made to fit snugly in the ear. Attached to this is a round ear loop so that the entire earpiece fits securely within the folds of the ear. The Sound ID 300 comes with three different loop sizes for different sized ears. If you prefer, there's also an over-the-ear hook for additional stability. Indeed, the earpiece fits very comfortably in our ear and we could wear it all day without much discomfort. The earpiece can be swiveled either to the left or right to fit either ear.