To date, the sale is a huge number of headsets, hands-free during a telephone conversation. But they all involve the use of a special speaker that prevents hear what is happening on the street.

Points SG5 SoundGlasses designed to solve the problem. Users can enjoy music news, answer calls and still keep your ears open – in the truest sense of the word.

The above is achieved by bone conduction speakers mounted in the bow. They are (using microvibration) direct sound into the desired portion of the middle ear.

Novelty is equipped with a bi-directional noise-canceling microphone. The module is located in the nose. For synchronization Bluetooth 4.0. The device is able to connect to smartphones on the iOS, Android and Windows.

Lenses in SoundGlasses easy to change. The device is powered by a battery capacity of 159 mAh. Enough battery for three hours of continuous talk time.

The developers have already raised more than $ 100 000 to kraudfandingovoy platform Kikcstarter (although requested, only 80 000). Therefore, an early release devaysa no danger.

SoundGasses will cost 160 USD.

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Most recently, we introduced you to the Bluetooth-headset LG Tone+, which we really liked and caused mainly only positive emotions. Now we got to a higher class model with a label harman / kardon, but with a similar form factor. Let’s see whether or not to overpay for the LG Tone Infinim and so whether it is good, as claimed by the developers.

The device comes in a stylish box which in the upper right corner you can see the logo of the harman / kardon.

It was the latter is immediately an unusual interest in the device, because this American company is famous for high quality audio products, but this is a little lower.

The very same headset is seen inside a transparent film. In a small box hidden instruction, extra ear pads and a USB-cable for charging.

Appearance, quality of materials

First saw the headset series from LG HBS appears surprise and questions – what is the collar, where his dressing as intermeddle in the ears, and so on. D. But now we have a special surprise and savvy design did not cause.

But the design, compared to the same LG Tone +, more mature and respectable. Kind of a kind premium, there is no dispute. Taking LG Tone Infinim first seen in the hands of the highest quality materials and workmanship. The whole structure is made of several types of plastic, as implemented by the elasticity of soft rubberized material in the center of the headband.

Small creak can only get when you squeeze on the “horns”.

Ergonomics LG Tone Infinim HBS-900

LG HBS-900 is worn around the neck, simulating a necklace. Headphones themselves are nominated from the edges of the headset with the internal mechanism, and come back when you press the buttons on the side of the headset. The cord is very thin, which causes distrust at first, but for long term use comes the understanding that its strength is high – will be very hard to break, soon fly off to the neck design.

A couple of words about the headphones. Nothing extraordinary in appearance, they are not of themselves, it is the most common compact and lightweight headphones vnutrikalnye lacquered black finish. Bowls reminiscent of some of the best IEM-s in its price category Sennheiser IE4, not only with frosted bowls, and with glossy. In my ears at medium embouchure position was stable, no complaints of discomfort.

I never was a fan of wireless headsets, wired always preferred options on many factors, especially in sound. But the breakdown of consciousness occurred during the test more LG Tone +, when I began to realize that this headset is at times convenient to my everyday SoundMAGIC E10. But now I can confidently say about the convenience of this form factor – anywhere, with any clothes during any classes headset wonderful sitting on the neck, and the headphones do not expect to fall out.

For athletes and people with active lifestyles LG Tone Infinim fit perfectly. Model was tested in the gym and during the run – absolute convenience when performing any exercises on a treadmill and jog along the forest path. Although when we first met the front grounds do not seem quite appropriate for this kind of training, but as experience has shown, these were only assumptions.

Controls connection

It turned out that I put on the device itself before even managed to address the situation of the controls, which was a good test for intuitive operation blindly. Within a few seconds, all buttons and sliders were studied and it was clear that for the last meet.

On top of the foundations rendered button play / pause and answer the call. Placed at the ends of special sliders Jog Switch, with which you can control your music and change the volume. The inner part of the right base gathered on itself slider on / off button and the coiling of the right earpiece, the left you can find the microUSB slot under a flap indicator and button to rewind the left earphone.

Connection is by means of technology Bluetooth 3.0, just as with any other Bluetooth-enabled headset. A little disappointed no NFC, especially considering the positioning of the model, but it can not be called a great disadvantage.

Sounding

So, we got to the point. The manufacturer declares that the LG Tone Infinim is the first headset from LG, which has been developed in partnership with harman / kardon. Another marketing ploy or is not it? Bed, hand on heart can say with confidence – the sound is excellent. At a cost of about $ 130 is a very decent solution, even if we take into account only the sound quality, with no mention of additional functionality. Model plays at the level of the best wired In-ear monitor in this price range, that in itself is surprising.

Sound LG Tone Infinim extremely smooth, aggressive, resilient and detailed. Play music for the first time there is a feeling very similar to when I first heard of products from Beyerdynamic, in particular DT 770 – the music does not play the way we used to, heard all the tools, there is no dominance of low frequencies, such as dry or something. Expelling all our test composition love this headset even more increased. Very cool, but it’s cool, it sounds heavy music, reveals the entire tower drive, dynamics, speed. Bass resilient and quite blurry, it just as much as you want.

Bluetooth-headset came to our office with the release of new albums by Papa Roach, Marilyn Manson, Fall Out Boy and Enter Shikari. This is also confirmed musicality LG Tone Infinim – device coped with brutal electronics Enter Shikari, dark industrial music Marilyn Manson, rock with a touch of the same electronics from Papa Roach and tear pop punk Fall Out Boy. By the way, albums came out wonderful, but Papa Roach little lost ground.

LG HBS-900, we compared in sound with remarkable headphones Shure SE215 . BTE clothing from Shure, I almost certainly 100% thought that the headset from LG is clearly not a competitor data IEM. But as it turned out, the sound level on identical, though color is completely different – Shure play atmospheric and slightly darker, but not everyone will like thick flooding the bass, but Tone Infinim plays truthfully, clean and tidy, that for me is preferred. And take into account the cost factor, wired headphones from Shure have practically the same price tag with a headset LG. As it turned out, and it happens.

It also supports aptX, that allows you to transfer music with high quality. Personally, I could not distinguish the sound of your smartphone with support aptX and without. Maximum volume for many will be enough, but could use a little more headroom.

Functionality, microphone

Additional opportunities for application is responsible Tone & Talk for Android, which is a set of configuration instructions – there is also the possibility of raising the last SMS, actions in social networks, for example, who laynknul last photo in Instagram, and so on. D. Another useful feature is the the opportunity to learn while delaying a second slider switch tracks. Exactly the same, only with the help of other sliders, you can see the battery level, turn on / off vibration (yes, headset vibrates for incoming calls and SMS) and read the latest post. When you double-click the key answer the call should dial the last number dialed.

For owners of LG G3 are several additional functions – notification name of the caller without taking smartphone display the status and balance of the battery directly on the screen and the function Answer Me +, which turns off the headset when held close to the ear phone to answer the call.

The microphone itself has worked well, even in noisy environments and during strong winds. Voice excellent conversationalist never complained. Audibility companion at a high level, and the stock volume is enough for almost everyone.

Autonomy

As with the LG Tone + we were pleasantly surprised by the duration of the headset. The manufacturer promises up to 14 hours of music playback and up to 17 hours of talk time. When testing the LG Tone Infinim we received 15.5 hours of music on a volume of 12 divisions of 15. Charging using the bundled USB-cable occurs in less than 2 hours.

Results LG Tone Infinim HBS-900

LG Tone Infinim very rare product that combines great sound, successful ergonomics, stylish appearance and good functionality. If you are looking for Bluetooth stereo headsets in this price range, be sure to pay attention to this model.

Liked:

+ Sound

+ Design

+ Ergonomics

+ Endurance

+ Functionality

+ Price

Did not like:

– No NFC

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LG is a good judge of designer fashion. Why are only “floating” monitors the company and licked to shine smartphone LG G3. But the manufacturer did not stop there and also decided to experiment in the segment of Bluetooth-headset, releasing the device in the format … collar. Meet – LG Tone + HBS-730.

Packaging equipment LG Tone + HBS-730

Headphones come in a relatively compact original box. Inside we expect:

• Headband headphones themselves
• MicroUSB-USB cable
• instructions
• interchangeable attachments

Charging is done by classical microUSB-cable. Total available three pairs of interchangeable nozzles. I fit perfectly the smallest, they are perfectly penetrate into the ear canal and provide good insulation.

Design and Ergonomics LG Tone + HBS-730

Fairly new and unusual form factor headset initially surprising not only the owner – but also others, creating a rather strong WOW-effect. Every now and then everyone was asking, what is this miracle device. “Collar” – a very interesting and ergonomic solution (hereinafter referred to tell you why), but is not suitable for everyone.

Arc on which are mounted droplets themselves, quite convenient. It is made of plastic, and the connecting member is made of a nice soft rubber. Due to this, if desired, the headband can be fashioned in any direction without affecting the structure.

On the left arc LG Tone + HBS-730 is a button receiving a call. Surrounds activity LED blue.

Nearby volume control buttons. On the outer side of the arc power supply is a two-position lever. On the inside is placed microUSB connector for charging. It is covered with a plug, so as not to stand out from the design and stay protected.

Arc on the right there was a place of multimedia Play / Pause button and a couple of buttons to switch tracks.

Headphones themselves are in the form of droplets (gags). They are located in special recesses in which are fixed by magnets. In the test sites for attachment were already slightly demagnetized because of what at the slightest impact headphones easily detached. Incidentally, in the left area of the magnetic hidden microphone.

The manufacturer positions LG Tone + HBS-730 as a solution for stylish young people and athletes. At the expense of the first, perhaps should decide individually to each, but the use of the sports I’ll tell you in more detail. In addition to base exercises or while running the user will not feel any discomfort in the neck LG Tone + HBS-730 sit confidently, almost hanging out. The length of the wires themselves droplets can be adjusted by means of small clips.

The only unpleasant moment – during exercise at a press headphones still will subside due to design features. In this case, a more suitable option wired or a wireless sports and sharpened.

In winter headphones good acclimatized under a jacket, though, at first arc is still a little pressure on the neck, or need to get used to position it comfortably.

Summing up the ergonomics and design, it is worth noting that the LG Tone + HBS-730 has some features that you should consider the future of the buyer – the unusual shape of the arc and the risk of losing your headset while doing some specific exercises. Although the total weight of 32 grams, the arc is still substantially outweighs droplets themselves.

Wireless connection

Headphones work on the protocol Bluetooth 3.0 – a strange decision, because it was possible to use the new energy-saving technology, using the protocol of the fourth generation. Stability of the compound does not cause problems. Periodically (once a day) may occur as a subsidence of communication (sound starts to stutter a bit), but it goes pretty quickly. Perhaps the reason for that steel case my smartphone, a little shield signal. By the way, the headset supports simultaneous operation with two devices at once.

Yes, I can not but express its “PV” over forever blinking LED activity. If the day it is almost imperceptible, one night, while on his neck under his jacket, headset and tries to rouse others, illyuminiruya neck medium blue.

In headphones integrated voice assistant with a pretty sweet female voice, something reminded me of Cortana. In English, he tells about the status of the connection of incoming calls and change the volume level. Also have the opportunity to voice dial a number or contact name, but to get this feature to work properly I could not. The reason for that time-consuming procedure and frankly poor quality of speech recognition. For example, I want to call our employee. The procedure is as follows:

Press the call button on the headset hear: “Say call, followed by name or number”

Say “Call% username%”

Arrr …

I have a contact at each of two to five rooms, which creates some problems in the selection, and given the difficulties in recognizing, I would prefer to give up this idea at all. On the other hand, it’s pretty experimental stuff, so I would not have entered into the shortcomings of such an incident.

Claimed range of headphone is 10 meters. In fact it is slightly higher, which is a good thing. You can cook soup in the kitchen to the music while the phone is resting on a charge in the bedroom.

The sound quality LG Tone + HBS-730

The headset shows a very unexpected results in the field of music playback. Firstly, it has a very impressive stock volume. Second, the droplets with the right tool lets you disable almost completely around the world, creating an excellent noise insulation even in public transport. Third, the sound quality and detail of the individual compositions are commendable. Originally headphones are well suited for listening to jazz and melodic rock. And if a little twist equalizer – LG Tone + HBS-730 are a good candidate for the role of the player’s club music. Summarizing, we can say that the sound quality among wireless headsets LG Tone + HBS-730 definitely deserves the first place in its price category.

Microphone sensitivity is not bad, you can even successfully talk on the street. Present company denoising, which quite work out the money invested.

Autonomy LG Tone + HBS-730

Declared by the manufacturer figure autonomy of 15 hours of talk time, the battery capacity of 195 mAh, which is slightly less than that of Prestigio PBHS2, which we recently tested. On the other hand, I was able to confirm the result of 15 hours of listening to music on above average volume. So LG Tone + HBS-730 is enough for three or four days of use, if not uparyvatsya music for 7-10 hours.

To fully charge the headset you need a little more than 1.5 hours, which is the normal result. On the current charge level you reported assistant every time you turn. If you want to know how much is left in the battery current – you need to pinch and hold the volume down button. In the deficiencies we write what we are told is not the exact percentage of battery charge, only a conditional level – Low, Medium or High.

Findings

Thus, LG Tone + HBS-730 – it’s quite extraordinary representative segment of wireless headphones. Subject has an original form factor, excellent sound quality and impressive autonomy. It is understood that the LG Tone + HBS-730 is not suitable for everyone, not least because of the price tag of almost 1,000 USD, but a representative of stylish young brave athlete or just find headphones.

Pros:

• Ergonomic and stylish design
• 15 hours of battery
• High speed charging
• Excellent sound quality from the competition
• Connection speed and stability

Cons:

• high price
• The design is not suitable for all
• Voice Assistant requires completion

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Many of us are already struggling as it is possible to go out without headphones. And this is understandable, because it is more pleasant to listen to your favorite music tracks, rather than learn the subway about all the problems of others. All anything, but most headphones are not able to block out noisy metropolis, without twisting the volume to maximum. For such purposes, the technology was developed digital noise reduction, which just have a Bluetooth-headset Sony MDR-ZX750BN. Let’s see if you can get pleasure from listening to music in noisy places.

The semi package looking at us a couple of cups of the headphones in the unfolded state. Opening the box, you can find yourself Sony MDR-ZX750BN, cable mini Jack 3,5 mm, USB-cable and an impressive package documentation. Cover, unfortunately, is not supplied.

Appearance, quality of materials

Design recognizable and similar to many models from Sony, for example with studio headphones MDR-V6 or recently the monitored MDR-1R . We were on the test unit came in black, on sale also features a white version.

Ascetic appearance, but in any case not boring – a model made entirely in monochrome version, including color elements only diodes and designation of the right cup.

Headband and ear cushions covered with leather substitutes, and everything else is made of matte plastic, except bowls, because they are shiny and glossy.

Let all made of plastic, but the quality of the material at a high level. The assembly also not cause any complaints – all the parts fit together without gaps, do not hold together and not fall off. Taking Sony MDR-ZX750BN into the hands of the impression that before you a quality product.

Ergonomics

The model under consideration has overlaid form factor with ear pads do not cover the ears. A comfortable position on the head was found on the expiration of a few seconds, and then I forgot that I had headphones on his head. The headband is absolutely no pressure on the head, and turning bowls allow you to take any shape. The size can be adjusted from the smallest to the greatest extendable through the arc. Dimensions and weight are also quite acceptable for everyday use, there is no feeling that you have on your head is large and heavy device. Claims to the ease of use there is absolutely no.

Sounding

On model page on the official website Set slogan – “Satisfy your thirst for bass.” And so, in principle, can be described sound Sony MDR-ZX750BN – bass very much. Since the model can be used as a classic wired headphones, thanks to the 3.5mm audio input, the first test was performed, where the player has performed computer and DAC headphone amplifier Asus EONE MKII Muses.

After listening to the test tracks in WAV and FLAC happened next impression – stereo image in the test headphones is worthy, but all the tools somehow blurry, albeit good distinguishable. The high frequency range was too muted, but the low direct zapolonyayut all stringy smoke, especially in the compositions can be heard with a strong bass line. In principle, the sound is pretty good, both for Bluetooth-headset, but if you compare in sound with decent wired version for the same price, which is about $ 100 at the time of this writing, the Sony MDR-ZX750BN will feed back.

Now disconnect the headphones from the DAC and go to a noisy place, say the subway. And here we do get an advantage over many models. Yes, I’m talking about the digital noise reduction technology, which works just fine still. No, you do not think all the noise did not go, but suppressed the basic range of all kinds hum, making it much easier to listen to music even at low volume. So Creative Aurvana Live! in a relaxed atmosphere superior sounding Sony MDR-ZX750BN in all respects, but as soon as you find yourself in a noisy environment, all detailed sound just disappears. But the hero of our review all completely different – the sound is similar to that in noisy environments that quiet.

It is worth to mention one problem with shupopodavleniem – it’s a breeze. Microphones that capture all the background noise for the subsequent inversion of them are on the front bowls, so collect the sound created by the wind. Squelch attempts to remove it and creates a strange noise that detracts from the listening position. Fortunately, there is a button which is in seconds activates or deactivates the active noise reduction. Also, at a minimum volume listening with Bluetooth heard faint noises that may be due to the specifics of wireless technology.

Functionality

Here Sony MDR-ZX750BN, so to speak, “full stuffing”. Judge for yourself – headphones have such wireless technologies like Bluetooth and NFC, digital noise reduction system, built-in microphone, the ability to work in wired mode, support aptX and controls on cups. Model connects to other devices or via a Bluetooth interface or Present phone-enabled NFC.

Controls on cups are easily blind due to the convex shape. With these headphones, you can control the music player and take calls, is responsible for what three-way joystick on the right cup.

The device two microphones are used for conversations and digital noise reduction. When communicating voice is transmitted clearly and without distortion, but the sides sometimes complained of a short failure, which may be due to noise around us.

Autonomy

The manufacturer claims that when listening via Bluetooth-enabled connectivity, and active noise canceling Sony MDR-ZX750BN able to work up to 13 hours. We went out a little different result, namely 11 hours and 20 minutes at a volume of 12 of the 15 divisions. Charging the same lasts two and a half hours from the complete USB-cable.

Results

So, for $ 100 we get a stylish Bluetooth-headset with active noise cancellation system, a classic design from Sony, good functionality and good sound in any location. Sony MDR-ZX750B practically perfect solution for listening to music on the road, because the noise really is eliminated, thus allowing you to enjoy the sound. If you are looking for a wireless Bluetooth-headset with a microphone for your smartphone, then take a look at this model.

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