Pros
- Easy to use, intuitive.
- Lightweight in-ear part is comfortable.
- Retracting cables are awesome.
- Excellent ambient noise isolation.
- Clear, distortion-free audio.
- Excellent call quality.
- Styling tops other Tones.
- Very, very impressive Bluetooth connectivity robustness. (iPhone 6s, iPad 2, X1 Yoga)
Cons
- Quite expensive right now.
- Bass is typical earbud bass: tiny.
- No way I'm running with this.
- Harder to hide under collar.
Just offering my differing experience from the previous user. They're not necessarily wrong, but it'd be unfair to condemn these great headsets without a diversity of experience.
Just to give a little background about my experience: I'm new to the Tone family. I've been a iPod and Apple earbud user for just about as long as the iPod has existed. My ears love the current rigid Apple ear buds, for running, for work, for whatever, and only recently have I really wanted to cut the cord. If Apple actually made wireless earbuds, I'd probably just get those.
I started off with a pair of BlueBud X from BlueJay. Tons of people loved them and since they upgraded recently, the old ones could be had cheaply. But I instantly had severe connectivity issues with my iPhone 6s. Completely unusable for anything. Probably a bad unit, but I could also tell that the larger, heavy in-ear buds wouldn't be working for me, and the sound really was only okay. I'm not that picky, but they weren't really worth it. I don't understand how the reviewers of other Bluetooth headsets can tolerate any audio gaps at all.
I hate the feel of over-the-ear (supra-aural) types and I normally wear glasses, so the full-ear (circumaural) type start to annoy after a short while. I started looking at LG's Tones as the market leader in torc-style earbuds (Samsung also appears to have some nice, inexpensive alternatives) and really stayed there based on reviews and style.
What drew me to the HBS-910 over, say, the cool-looking and reviewed HBS-900 or HBS-810 was mainly style. They all seem equivalent in utility to the non-picky consumer, but in my opinion the HBS-910 was the first Tone that didn't look like a J.J. Abrams mind-control device. Totally my opinion, but how else do consumers choose? Is it worth an extra $50+ to look cool? Given how much I intend to use these, yeah...
Because of my intended usage scenarios: playing music for my work and the ability to use for calls with customers/vendors with high-quality audio, these appear to be perfect. I listened to Beethoven's 5th and 7th, and some rock and while I've never been fully happy with the tinny bass on any earbuds, the fidelity is awesome and the noise isolation is very good--people will now sneak up on you. I will say that after using them a few days, I can say that proper ear canal isolation will improve the bass a bit, but all other frequencies are surprisingly well-reproduced. The first earbuds I've used where the actual quality of the recording now dearly matters.
The moment I took out the earbuds, I was startled at how much ambient fan and ventilation noise was being cut out. The earbuds are the completely sealed type, rather than the kind that breathes, just FYI. That means they'd typically be very sensitive to cable noise in my experience, but the tiny cables on the HBS-910 are flexible enough that I never really noticed.
Anyway, the packaging is simple and you're going from 0 to 60 in about 5 seconds. Open, turn on, they immediately pair, and then you're off to the races. Again, I have an iPhone 6s so your mileage may vary. I had zero problems with setup and actually all the controls on the torc were intuitive and responsive, having never used the Tone line before. Great engineering and design.
The torc feels light around the neck, the buds were comfy in my ears so far (I fiddled a bit to get a nice balance between isolation and comfort), and both the music quality and the call quality on both sides appears to be excellent. I was very impressed with the Bluetooth range, leaving my phone on the desk and walking around into different rooms with no cutout. I can put my phone in my pockets, cover it with my hand, even sit completely on the darned thing and I've yet to experience a dropout. I use wireless (2.4 GHz) keyboards and mice in our office, and all the office equipment (printer, scanner, etc...) are all 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi devices, so I expect this to be a reasonably hostile environment for the headset. No problem.
As a wireless engineer, I'm actually very impressed with the wireless performance, which is why I had to post about it. I use a multitude of other Bluetooth devices with varying levels of performance and this is by far the best-performing. As I mentioned, I do have an iPhone 6s, so other Bluetooth hosts may be less successful, but it appears that if you have problems it's most likely NOT the fault of the HBS-910. Since using them today, I've walked around the office, taken calls seamlessly, and have suffered nary an audio drop. All my callers said the call quality on their end was great.
Anyway, I'll be using these for work, for plane rides, for listening to NPR and for calling my mother. I think LG really nailed it with these and I'm guessing if you wait a few months, they'll come down from the early-adopter $150 to the $100 price range of the previous generations. So long as the tiny audio cables will last for the lifetime of the torc, I think it's well worth it.
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| Sold By | — | Dealdashnow | MAYHEY | BLUECOM | BLUECOM | Litaier |
| connectivity tech | Bluetooth | Wireless | Wireless | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| headphones form factor | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear |
| connector type | — | wireless | wireless | wireless | wireless | wireless |
| headphones jack | — | 3.0 C TYPE | 3.0 C TYPE | USB C Type | USB C Type | — |
| cable feature | Without Cable | Tangle Free | Tangle Free | Retractable | Retractable | Tangle Free |
| control type | Media Control | Google Assistant | Google Assistant | Call Control | Call Control | Volume Control |
From the manufacturer
In the Box
- LG TONE INFINIM Bluetooth Stereo Headset (HBS-910)
- Micro USB Charging Cable (AC Adapter Head Not Included)
- Extra Ear Gels (Small and Large)
- Includes: User Manual, Quick Start Guide, & Warranty Card
LG TONE INFINIM Wireless Stereo Headset
Premium wireless stereo headset with modern, distinctive design.
Key Features:
- Harman Kardon Signature Sound
- Advanced Quad-Layer Speaker Technology
- Retractable Ear Buds
- Dual MEMS Microphones
- Sleek and Lightweight Design
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Specifications- Talk Time up to 16 hours. - Music Play Time up to 10.5 hours. - Standby Time up to 22.5 days. - Charging Time Less than 2 hours. - Operating Range 33 feet. |
Supported Bluetooth ProfilesHeadset (HSP), Hands-Free (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control (AVRCP). |
Call and Play/Pause ButtonsOn top of headset. |
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Why the low ratings? I like them for a few reasons
Why I like.. wait.. love them:Superior battery lifeGreat valuefits under a collar and retracts buds out of sightgood lookI've been using these for over a year and a half and they are amazing. I own samsung gearX version 2, also bose quiet comfort and I keep coming back to these as my daily drivers. The battery on them is amazing and gets me through the day and into the evening. The last model I had was the LG 700 series and didn't have the retractible ear buds and that's what really makes these stand out.As long as you insert these in your ear correctly (opposite hand over your head tug your ear upward to open your ear canal, just like you do to properly insert ear plugs--google it), the sound is great. Not stellar I'm sure for the audiophile, but I listen to music with beats and it's very good base as long as you insert them in your ear correctly. I also love them for podcasts and youtube streams in the background.I use these at work with a button down shirt and put it under the collar. When I walk to the break room or bathroom I just retract the buds and I think it just looks more professional to not be wearing headphones at work, so I do like this discrete attribute of them.The only con I have for them are that I wish the wire was a slightly larger gauge because I'm worried it's going to get cut, but so far no problems and I'm careful not to be too rough with them. The only other con would be the look of them when they're in your ear.. the two wires coming out of your ear looks kind of funny and that's why I wish they were truley wireless like the GearX samsung headsets or the I-buds that Apple has, but then again, those only have 2 to 5 hour battery lift and I find that I keep having to recharge my GearX and it's just annoying.I am not let down at all, and anxious to see what LG's new models are. I have no idea why the reviewers are so low on these headsets when I think they are one of the best pieces of electronics I have.. They are like my wallet; I don't leave the house without them fully charged the night before.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2018
Superior battery life
Great value
fits under a collar and retracts buds out of sight
good look
I've been using these for over a year and a half and they are amazing. I own samsung gearX version 2, also bose quiet comfort and I keep coming back to these as my daily drivers. The battery on them is amazing and gets me through the day and into the evening. The last model I had was the LG 700 series and didn't have the retractible ear buds and that's what really makes these stand out.
As long as you insert these in your ear correctly (opposite hand over your head tug your ear upward to open your ear canal, just like you do to properly insert ear plugs--google it), the sound is great. Not stellar I'm sure for the audiophile, but I listen to music with beats and it's very good base as long as you insert them in your ear correctly. I also love them for podcasts and youtube streams in the background.
I use these at work with a button down shirt and put it under the collar. When I walk to the break room or bathroom I just retract the buds and I think it just looks more professional to not be wearing headphones at work, so I do like this discrete attribute of them.
The only con I have for them are that I wish the wire was a slightly larger gauge because I'm worried it's going to get cut, but so far no problems and I'm careful not to be too rough with them. The only other con would be the look of them when they're in your ear.. the two wires coming out of your ear looks kind of funny and that's why I wish they were truley wireless like the GearX samsung headsets or the I-buds that Apple has, but then again, those only have 2 to 5 hour battery lift and I find that I keep having to recharge my GearX and it's just annoying.
I am not let down at all, and anxious to see what LG's new models are. I have no idea why the reviewers are so low on these headsets when I think they are one of the best pieces of electronics I have.. They are like my wallet; I don't leave the house without them fully charged the night before.
Why the low ratings? I like them for a few reasons
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2018
Why I like.. wait.. love them:Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2018
Superior battery life
Great value
fits under a collar and retracts buds out of sight
good look
I've been using these for over a year and a half and they are amazing. I own samsung gearX version 2, also bose quiet comfort and I keep coming back to these as my daily drivers. The battery on them is amazing and gets me through the day and into the evening. The last model I had was the LG 700 series and didn't have the retractible ear buds and that's what really makes these stand out.
As long as you insert these in your ear correctly (opposite hand over your head tug your ear upward to open your ear canal, just like you do to properly insert ear plugs--google it), the sound is great. Not stellar I'm sure for the audiophile, but I listen to music with beats and it's very good base as long as you insert them in your ear correctly. I also love them for podcasts and youtube streams in the background.
I use these at work with a button down shirt and put it under the collar. When I walk to the break room or bathroom I just retract the buds and I think it just looks more professional to not be wearing headphones at work, so I do like this discrete attribute of them.
The only con I have for them are that I wish the wire was a slightly larger gauge because I'm worried it's going to get cut, but so far no problems and I'm careful not to be too rough with them. The only other con would be the look of them when they're in your ear.. the two wires coming out of your ear looks kind of funny and that's why I wish they were truley wireless like the GearX samsung headsets or the I-buds that Apple has, but then again, those only have 2 to 5 hour battery lift and I find that I keep having to recharge my GearX and it's just annoying.
I am not let down at all, and anxious to see what LG's new models are. I have no idea why the reviewers are so low on these headsets when I think they are one of the best pieces of electronics I have.. They are like my wallet; I don't leave the house without them fully charged the night before.
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