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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Motorola S305 Bluetooth Stereo Headset Black Retail Packaging

Motorola S305 Bluetooth Stereo Headset (Black)[Retail Packaging]
Motorola S305 Bluetooth Stereo Headset Black Retail PackagingMotorola S305 Bluetooth Stereo Headset (Black)[Retail Packaging]
  • Works with iPod and iPhone certified
  • On ear music controls lets you manage your music player - play, pause, next, previous, and volume - all from the headset
  • Serves as wireless music headset, or Bluetooth phone headset, simultaneously.
  • Up to 6.5 hours of talk time
  • Works with Bluetooth enabled music players and mobile phones from all leading manufacturers.
  • Bluetooth V2.0 Specifications
  • Lightweight Design with A Comfortable, Snug Fit
  • Operating Range: Up to 33 Ft
  • Works Seamlessly with Most Bluetooth-Enabled Cellular Phones & Music Devices

Product Description Motorola S305 Bluetooth Stereo Headset Black Retail Packaging.

The s305 wireless stereo headphones use Bluetooth technology to deliver style, performance and remarkable sound. Enjoy your music with suberb audio quality and without wires. Then, take or make a call with total clarity. The s305 has a lightweight design but a comfortable, snug fit.

This review is from: Motorola S305 Bluetooth Stereo Headset (Black)[Retail Packaging] (Wireless Phone Accessory) by N. Nolle.

I purchased this product with the intention of pairing to my phone for running and working out. Wired headphones and earbuds have a tendency to not allow for free motion and sometimes get snagged on weights, benches, etc. I had several primary concerns for these headphones, and couldn't find the information I needed anywhere else, so I hope this review serves to answer some questions for you. Please note that this details my experience after 30 days of use.

Quality of Construction: These headphones feel decidedly cheap. I have a pair of wrap-around (wired) headphones that cost $10 that seems to have sturdier construction. Upon taking these out of the package, I felt like taking them off too roughly, or something falling on them, could damage or break the frame. After 30 days of use, they still feel cheap, but I am not so afraid that I will break them. While it is a very real possibility that a less careful person (read: spouse) or accident will break these, extending some consideration to fragile electronics makes me think that the frames breaking is not how these will end their life.

Quality of Sound: When running or working out, I am content if the headphones are 1) loud enough 2) not flat and 3) easily adjustable for conditions. These do well on all counts. I have noticed that some songs are too loud, some not loud enough -- but this is because of the source, not the headphones. There is good range of sound, sufficient bass and treble to please my ears while I exercise. Further, the positioning of the volume controls allows me to make adjustments without breaking stride -- the placement of the Play/Pause and the Forward and Back controls allows me to skip songs without skipping a step. (Please note: if your device does not support use of the Play/Pause, Forward and Back buttons, it is not the fault of these Headphones. I suggest you consult your phone or device's documentation if you are not sure whether it supports AVRCP)

Sweat Resistance: This is the big one, and the one that most reviews don't touch on. As I was searching for something I could wear while exercising, whether it would stand up to some sweat is extremely important. These have done well so far. I have noticed some sweat on the lower half of each ear-piece during workout but have not experienced any problems from this yet. I have worn them on intense interval workouts and long runs (10 mile) and they still function as well as new. I would caution that these do tend to keep the ears quite warm, and do seem to contribute to sweating -- I would not wear these in the summer, or in warm climates. Your experience may differ, as I live in a state with high humidity. (Special Note: After feeling sweat all over my head and worrying about these breaking, I spent a few dollars for an Under Armour beanie that keeps the sweat from rolling down my head. Definitely a good purchase, as it helps regulate my body temperature and significantly cuts down on the moisture that accumulates on the headphones)

Minor issues: The headphones sometimes skip or gap, depending on the location of the broadcasting device. This rarely happens and is not too irritating when it does. Call quality has been praised and I have never had anybody guess I was using speakerphone, headphones, in a well, etc. Battery life seems good, I can use them for approximately 5 or 6 hours without needing to recharge them. Recharging takes a touch less than 2 hours with the Micro-USB adapter.

Overall: I am quite satisfied with my purchase. These are not exactly what I thought I would need, but are definitely functioning as I hoped they would. For the price paid, I do not expect them to last forever, but anticipate that when they do stop working, I will quickly order a replacement pair of the same model. In my estimation, of you are searching for a pair of headphones that you can use while exercising, if you are worried about sweating, and if you are not extremely demanding of your electronics, I would strongly suggest these headphones. I rate them 4/5 because of concerns about the durability of the frame - even a slight concern is enough to withhold a perfect score - but would give them a 4.5 if possible
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