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Manufacturer: Sony Ericsson Part number: HBH-IS800
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- The solid-sounding Sony Ericsson HBH-IS800 Wireless Stereo Headphones are an excellent option for anyone looking for the very smallest Bluetooth headset money can buy to use with an A2DP-compatible music phone or MP3 player.
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CNET editors' review
Sony Ericsson HBH-IS800 Stereo Bluetooth Headset (Black) price range: $95.00 - $104.00
- Reviewed by: Jasmine France
- Reviewed on: 02/26/2009
The good: The Sony Ericsson HBH-IS800 headphones are ultracompact and let you cut the cord from your A2DP-compatible music phone. The earbuds offer deep bass and generally solid sound quality, and the package includes a storage box.
The bad: The Sony Ericsson HBH-IS800 headphones may not fit all users well, they're pricey, and the sound quality is not on par with wired models.
The bottom line: The solid-sounding Sony Ericsson HBH-IS800 Wireless Stereo Headphones are an excellent option for anyone looking for the very smallest Bluetooth headset money can buy to use with an A2DP-compatible music phone or MP3 player.
User reviews
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Impressive!
by watzone69 on November 23, 2009
Pros: Size
Sound quality
Simple to use
Easy to pair (with my Hero)Cons: Carrying case is WAY overrated!
Summary: After much research I decided to shell out the extra $$ for these even though there were quite a few bad reviews. I'm glad I took the plunge! These things ...
Summary: After much research I decided to shell out the extra $$ for these even though there were quite a few bad reviews. I'm glad I took the plunge! These things have amazing sound for such a small package. Of course, it depends on the media quality and the player but my HTC Hero sounds great through these. I really like the size of these and how I can just pop them out if need be. I don't like the over the ear designs of a few other headsets out there so these were perfect for me.
What cracked me up was how the carrying case has received such glowing reviews. It's a piece of crap! Flimsy plastic and cheap fake-velvet lining aside, it requires you to take off the little clip (the one that hooks on to the behind-the-neck cord). I guess it's better than nothing, which is what you get with a lot of the other BT headphones out there.
I haven't run the battery down yet but I probably only use these about 2 or 3 hours a day so results may vary. I will probably buy a 2nd charger to keep at work just in case.
All in all, I am impressed! -
Smallest stereo BT headset in the world.
by shinklee on October 20, 2009
Pros: Very small, no loop in the back, excellent sound quality.
Cons: Short battery life, heavy ear pieces, no volume control (hence NOT iphone compatible).
Summary: The sound quality of this BT in ear headset is the best I have tried.
Far better then the Motorola S9-HD and even better then most of Son's other ...Summary: The sound quality of this BT in ear headset is the best I have tried.
Far better then the Motorola S9-HD and even better then most of Son's other BT stereo headsets. Good enough to listen to classical music and enjoy the nuances. Its even better then the $79 wired in ear headset sold by Apple (which isn't very good actually). The sounds are very realistic, good enough, that a nature CD fooled me into think I heard animal sounds and wood crackling when I was hiking with the music on.
I was really surprised at how good it sounded when I used the PSP Go as my MP3 player. Only problem was that the PSP's BT signal is sooooo weak I had to place the PSP in line of sight of the headset or else the signal would be interrupted. Even my arm or hand was enough to block the signal, but I am pretty sure thats the fault of the PSP and not this headset.
I didnt test the mic because Skype on the PSP wasn't working properly with any of my BT headsets. Skype really should be a background daemon on the PSP rather then a application that takes up the entire PSP when its running.
The ear piece was a little big for my ears, but manageable. I was able to jog for 30 minutes with it on and it didn't fall off.
The battery on its highest volume setting lasted 2.5 hours for me. Literally as I got home at the end of my day and just after I took off my jacket the unit shut off. About 15 minutes after the battery warning.
I imagine if I used the mic the battery would have been shorter.
The unit is NOT iphone compatible. Why? Because in Apple's often weird driver policies, they disabled the ability to control the volume on bluetooth headsets from the phone itself. So this unit not having a volume control on the headset itself, the volume defaults to a low setting, too low to use it for a phone conversation. Just above a whisper.
Summary:
Good -
1 - size, smallest stereo headset in the world.
2 - sound quality. Awesome base and very detailed mid and treble.
3 - no back loop that interferes with lying down or sitting.
Bad -
1 - not iphone compatible, due to its inability to control volume (always on low).
2 - low battery life. only about 2.5 hours listening to music at highest volume.
3 - highest volume is equal to only about mid volume on a wired headset. Hence, in a noisy area one can not hear the sound coming out of the headset.
4 - the weight and leverage of the earpiece and wire is less then well designed for jogging and other active sports.It could fall off easily unless properly secured and adjusted constantly. The Earpieces should have been made lighter. and not so long.
5 - NO USB charger ! It can only be charged off of a AC power supply. The plug is so proprietary, there is nothing else like it on the market. Its a low amp, 5 volt charger, hence it would have been easy to make it USB. Extra mobility except when its being charged !
6 - Volume is too, I couldn't hear the music when I used it in the gym and there was background music being played on the overhead speakers. A opened car window while driving i enough noise to drown out the headset. The maximum volume is just too low.
Conclusion:
I think I am gonna keep it, simply because its sooo small and the sound is excellent.
Its just a shame that Apple does not allow volume control of a BT headset from the phone itself. They'll probably make us by the next generation iphone just to get volume control. Sheesh, corporate America. -
Good for nothing
by leandrojuanbosch37 on September 3, 2009
Pros: Convenient do to the size, the sound quality is not so bad
Cons: Connectivity between the headphones and the Iphone is horrible.
It cuts in and out the whole time your trying to listen to music or a conversationSummary: Don't waste you money, keep what ever wired head set you got now.
Summary: Don't waste you money, keep what ever wired head set you got now.
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Freedom from the cord
by Life_on_Mars on August 31, 2009
Pros: Reasonably good sound quality, range, and ease of use.
Cons: Slight warming on right earbud, some drops (Bluetooth Con), earbud adapters need work.
Summary: These are exactly what they claim to be, nothing more, nothing less. The sound quality is at least, if not better than most sub $100 wired sets, the extra premium ...
Summary: These are exactly what they claim to be, nothing more, nothing less. The sound quality is at least, if not better than most sub $100 wired sets, the extra premium in cost is the Bluetooth capability, which is well worth it in my opinion. Walking at least 3 miles a day in all weather conditions (including snow, rain, and summer heat), I've gone through a number of headsets ranging in price from $30-$200, so I know what to expect in sound quality and durability. So far, the Sony headset lives up to or exceeds my expectations.
After nearly a year of daily use, I still love these headphones. Most problems that I had early on were all due to Apple's Bluetooth driver; after updating to the latest iOS volume control now works and coverage is better. The sound drops are all the result of external interference, all from the same buildings that I walk by everyday (we need radio noise police!). The slight heating in the ear buds rarely happens anymore. They have proven very rugged, working in all weather conditions, still worth every penny.
Pairing it with my iPod Touch was simple, but I did have static and poor sound quality when I first connected it; turning Bluetooth Off and then back On on the iPod resolved this. The main problem is an Apple issue and their idea of A2DP compliance; no volume control which isn't too much of a problem if you experiment with your EQ settings. It would also be nice if you could use the button on the headset to start and stop play. There is slight warming in the right earbud, but not enough to be uncomfortable (may actually be nice in the winter). The connection does drop due to interference occasionally for a brief moment, but reconnects without problems. The earbud size adapters could have a better range, the medium were a little too loose and the large a touch too big, but I've experienced the same with wired in-ear sets of all price ranges. Charging is simple and straightforward. The carrying case works well also.
I also have paired it with my Nokia 3555 without any problems; being able to leave my iPod at home sometimes and listen to music on my phone was another big selling point to me. The button features work as advertised and the sound quality is better than expected.
Bottom line, if you're looking for a replacement for super high-end headsets, this isn't for you. If you're looking to get rid of the physical tether to your music device and get well above average sound, then this is definitely for you.
Updated on Aug 20, 2010 -
BEST BLUETOOTH HEADPHONES!!!
by stvmtz44 on August 21, 2009
Pros: lays nice on the neck, fits comfortable in the ears, sound quality great! size and portability, easy to pair - easy of use... range and soud quality for ear piece/phone use is great as well...
Cons: all the bad reviews people put kept me away from them for a while until I gave them a shot and I am very happy I tried them..... very hard to take reviews serious now
Summary: I tried all the Bluetooth stereo head sets and this one was the best... all others are to bulky, do not fit comfortable in the ears or get in the ...
Summary: I tried all the Bluetooth stereo head sets and this one was the best... all others are to bulky, do not fit comfortable in the ears or get in the way. I do not want to put names out there to make my comparisons, so Ill try to just keep this about the positives about these headphones. 1. They give you different sizes for the in-ear use of the headphones. You have to try all sizes to see which one fits you best. You?ll know when you have selected the perfect size- they cancel sound out and you will here the crispy sound and bass difference. So for the people that complained about the sound- more than likely they didn?t put them on right. Plus keep in mind they are WIRELESS! stop comparing them to wired headphones.... 2. The sizes of the headphones are perfect. They fit snug in your ear and all you have is a little wire around your next that after a while you forget its there. The benefit of this is that you can have one in your ear and the other out and it lay on your shoulder- and even then you forget it is lying on your shoulder because it is so small. This is perfect because I work in an office environment and I need to have one ear available incase some one calls or is talking to me but I facing away from them. Some of the other sets I tried looked goofy ? they looked and felt like I was wear a pair of sunglass backwards on my neck and that how they felt too. If I would lean back they would be pushed up against my neck and they would because the ear pieces to fit uncomfortable in my ears. These, no worries lean back in my office chair, lay down or even just slouch and they do not get in any type of way..3. On the same note about the office environment- it?s nice to walk to the printer or get a drink and not have to worry about wires or the range... or even missing a call on my cell.... they have never! dropped a call or have skipped, chopped... ect.... 4. I think the battery live is great.... I mean seriously look at the size of these things... 4 hours I think is a good amount of time. When I am working out, working, or just fishing..... I have yet to find a situation where I would say I needed more than four hours....
One last thing I forgot to put.... remember people depending on the actual file you are playing, that is the sound quality you are going to get out of your headphones. So make sure the sound quality of the song or movie your are playing is in high quality. I have a couple of song that are not in high quality and yes the headphones don?t sound so great but when I listen to songs that are higher in quality or even my movies they sound perfect - just like any wired headphones (deep bass and crisp highs).... but let me reiterate my point - make sure you have then in correctly.....
Look guys these are wireless so stop comparing them to wired ones. If your deal is about sound quality then get wired ones- wired ones (for now) will always out perform wireless especially for the price comparisons. If you are looking to wireless then I highly recommend these ? but don?t take my word for it?. Do what I did try all the sets out there and you will see the difference? at the end of the day if I have to pay an extra 50 dollars for comfort, size, quality and reliability ? I think I come out on top?
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Updated on Aug 21, 2009 -
Don't sweat!
by Mavryk57 on August 18, 2009
Pros: I liked this headset okay until it stopped working. It was lightweight, comfortable and the sound was fairly good.
Cons: I had two of these units stop working after wearing them on bike rides. It became clear that the button, which rests on your neck, shorts out when exposed to sweat. The lack of volume control was also unfortunate.
Summary: If you plan to workout with these on, don't bother. If you want to wear them around the house or office, probably would be a good choice so long ...
Summary: If you plan to workout with these on, don't bother. If you want to wear them around the house or office, probably would be a good choice so long as you don't need volume control to deal with competing noise or if your ears are sensitive to loud noises.
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Good solid BT- Acceptable as Stereo headset for BT
by koolkingdom on August 15, 2009
Pros: 1) The buds fit my ear - reception is clear
2) Like the container
3) Works as advertised , BT and Stero headset-no fuss
- FYI I am using HTC Touch HD
4) Stereo is ok but not stellar (reasonable for BT headset)Cons: 1) One button control needs some getting use too.
2) Wire is slightly shorter to than what I likeSummary: Its just amazing to me that they fit the entire BT and stero headset into the 2 buds.
If you are looking for a no fuss BT headset that doubles ...Summary: Its just amazing to me that they fit the entire BT and stero headset into the 2 buds.
If you are looking for a no fuss BT headset that doubles as a BT Stero Headset occasionally. This is it.
If you are looking for a heavy duty Stereo Headset there are better options out there. -
Very good, especially if you consider its size
by Vmax8 on August 2, 2009
Pros: Very small size. Good sound quality. On par with the Sennheiser MM200.
Cons: No charging through USB, so must bring the included charger for travelling. Earbuds a bit bigger, than 'normal' earplugs. Therefore not suitable for impact (e.g. jogging) exercise.
Summary: That's how bluetooth stereo headsets should be.
Summary: That's how bluetooth stereo headsets should be.
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Solid audio, fair BT performance, very sexy
by erstelage on July 29, 2009
Pros: This really is an astonishing piece of tech. The headset itself is absolutely tiny. Makes you wonder how much smaller it can get. Music quality is quite good, but better in rock/techno sort of stuff, a bit less so in classical/voice.
Cons: Not infrequent drop-outs when I'm around my BT mouse and keyboard. I don't know whether it's a similar frequency thing or a low TX power thing. Anyway, it's kind of annoying, and I now turn my BT on my iMac off if I have a call coming in...
Summary: Beautiful headset, very good build quality. Battery life is adequate for me (especially given the miniscule size). BT performance seems average or below average in highly congested environments. I don'...
Summary: Beautiful headset, very good build quality. Battery life is adequate for me (especially given the miniscule size). BT performance seems average or below average in highly congested environments. I don't have this problem with my Jabra, and it's pretty damn small (though obviously it's not doing BT stereo, in a package half its size). Overall, I'm happy, but looking forward to the next iteration.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony Ericsson
- Part number: HBH-IS800
- Description: Listen to music on your mobile phone and answer calls wirelessly with this lightweight Bluetooth stereo headset. Boasting a lightweight design fused with superior audio quality, this headset is ideal for wearing hours on end. A short cord lies almost hidden across the back of your neck to deliver high-quality audio to in-ear stereo headphones.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Headset - Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
- Available Body Colors black, silver
- Recommended Use Cellular phone
- Additional Features Voice dialing,
Auto volume adjustment Headphones
- Headphones Type Headset - Binaural
- Headphones Form Factor In-ear
- Connectivity Technology Wireless - Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
Microphone
- Type Built-in
Remote Control
- Type None
Wireless Link
- Transmission Range 33 ft
Power
- Battery Headset battery
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