Jabra SPORT corded Stereo Sports Headset - Earset - Retail Packaging - Yellow

Note - this review is of the corded version. I've been searching for an affordable pair of headphones that ticked off a few categories: durable, flat cable, over-ear, microphone compatible with my Windows Phone (Nokia Lumia), decent ratings, and let in enough outside noise so I can hear what's going on around me. I had given up on having in-line volume control compatible with my WP, so was SUPER surprised to see that not only do these have an in-line volume control (hadn't noticed that in the description), it's a slider, so is compatible! Sweet.Pros:-These feel really sturdy. The ear hangers are a very flexible soft rubbery/silicone material, NOT hard plastic like the picture implies. That makes them easy to get on, and they're surprisingly comfortable.-The speaker sits just outside your ear canal vs. inside, so these let in a lot of ambient noise. This is a "pro" for me, because that's what I was looking for (I like to be able to hear what's happening around me), so if you're looking for something noise-isolating, these probably aren't for you. That being said - I'm going to experiment with getting some in-ear tips to go over the speakers for when I'm wanting fuller sound, so will update on whether that works.-The flat cord is nice, and there's virtually no cord noise. I've tried to tangle these, and they're pretty resistant to it.-It comes with lots of accessories - case, extension cord, shirt clip, and 3 different sizes of earpiece attachments. I like the "medium" ones - they block outside sound a tad more by covering your ear canal, and are really comfy.-Mic and in-line answer/end call button works on my Windows Phone (Nokia Lumia). Callers say they hear me clearly.-Volume slider is great, and works perfectly with WP. It's not too touchy either, which is nice - definitely don't want to accidentally turn your volume up full blast.-Comes with a straight plug, which I prefer (we have bulky cases on some of our devices and right-angle plugs don't always work for those).-Extension cord is a great touch, as the included cord is just long enough for me to use with my phone in my pocket without any slack.-Comes with an adapter for certain phone types. I figured I'd need this for my Lumia, but surprisingly the standard one worked.Cons:-The cord is wide and I wish it was a subtler color.-Wish it came with optional noise-isolating eartips.-While the ear hangers are comfy, they're also a little bulky, so sunglasses/glasses don't sit as comfortably as they would without them. Doable though.-Volume seems a little quiet on these. Wish there was more bass. That's really hard to do without in-ear tips or over-ear headsets, so getting into "good luck with that" territory here.Overall, really happy with this, and delighted that it's compatible with my WP!

I did a lot of research before purchasing this product and was very pleased with how it works. First of all, the ear pieces stay securely on my ears (which has been a problem with many other headsets I have owned). Second, the sound quality is good (I primarily use it to listen to music on my Samsung Galaxy S smartphone). Third, the headset is not noise cancelling, so I can still hear what is going on around me while I am listening to music or answering a call (this is a feature I wanted, so it is a positive for me. If you want noise cancelling headphones, this is not the product for you). Fourth, the cord seems stronger than most, so I think it will hold up well to regular use while exercising.OVerall, I am very satisfied with this product and would recommend it to anyone who wants a corded headset that is not noise cancelling.

I was extremely excited to receive these in the mail - I run very frequently and needed a set of earphones that are non-noise isolating so that I can still hear environmental sounds like cars, loose dogs, etc. I also wanted ones that would stay in my ears, have okay sound, and have an in-line remote, volume, and mic controls. These appeared to fit the bill but they're more flash rather than function. I'm also comparing these to a little $7 set of ear-hood earbuds from Phillips that can be purchased on Amazon or any department store Here's how they stacked up.Fit - This is my main issue. I don't typically have an issue with earbuds falling out but there is a serious design flaw with these. Although the plastic is malleable so that it can better fit your ear, there's no way to keep the left one secure. This is because the cord itself is extremely (and unnecessarily) thick and heavy as well as different lengths for each ear. I've never had an issue with any other earbuds having a cord so thick and heavy that it literally pulls on your ear, but these ones do. The left cord is significantly shorter than the right one and although they do meet at some point and combine into one cord, the left earbud is always being pulled out of your ear. It was a major struggle to keep the left one in and is highly annoying over the course of a long run. This problem is made worse due to the thickness of the earbuds themselves - the plastic is so thick that it's easy to pull them out if you accidentally snag the cord on your arm, finger, etc.This is very unfortunate as the earbuds are quite comfortable.Cord - See above; although it doesn't get tangled, it is so thick and heavy that it literally pulls the left earbud out. If each earbud had a cord of equal length, this wouldn't be an issue. As they're designed now, it causes the left earbud to be pulled out of your ear.Sound - I'm not looking for anything special, I'm out running. I just like being able to have music, period, even if it doesn't sound good so quality isn't a big issue for me. I have regular headphones for stuff like that. These earbuds, however, have far worse sound than even cheap $7 Phillips ones I run with or standard iPhone ones. Not enough to really bother me considering my limited purpose, but it could bother others.Controls - It appears these are not fully functional for non-Apple phones. With an iPhone 6 plus, however, everything worked flawlessly. The mic sounded as good as the standard Apple earbuds and didn't echo. No issues.Longevity - Not sure, I will not continue to use these often. Considering how much the left cord is pulled on by the weight of the cord, it may end up coming loose at some point. I know it sounds crazy that the weight of the cord causes so many issues, but it's only because of the unequal lengths. If they were symmetrical, there wouldn't be an issue.Overall, I cannot recommend these and if it didn't cost $5 to send them back for a $10 refund, I probably would. It's unfortunate because I really, really wanted ear-hook earbuds with an in-line mic and remote for a decent price but these simply don't fit the bill.