

It's just a Bluetooth headphone.īattery life is quite good, with up to 14 hours of music playback (a female voice tells you how full the battery is when you turn the headphone on), and callers said I sounded decent when I used the headphone as a headset. But that doesn't mean it's a bad headphone. The Infinim probably isn't going to impress audiophiles, and like most Bluetooth headphones, when you throw some complicated music with lots of instruments at it, everything gets a little mushed together (Bluetooth cuts down on the dynamic range). I thought it sounded good with tracks like Modest Mouse's "Strangers to Ourselves" and Laura Marling's "Strange." Some frequencies got clipped on Calvin Harris's "C.U.B.A.," but the bass line had some kick to it - more than I thought it would anyway. The volume controls are on the left side of the headphone. Each side the neckband has a button that, when pressed, reels the thin cable back in. While the buds still attach magnetically, you probably won't notice at first that they do (I didn't) because you'll always use the automatic retraction feature. Previous models offered earbuds that adhered magnetically to the front of the band when not in use. The key new feature with this model is its retractable earbuds. I personally prefer the Infinim it just feels a little swankier overall, though it is an all-plastic design. I found it a little sturdier built than some of the step-down Tone models, but some people prefer the less-rigid feel of the Tone Ultra HBS-800, which is even lighter. I wouldn't run with this headset (it isn't water-resistant), but it would work fine in the gym for lighter exercise or lifting weights.

I also though the earbuds fit comfortably and securely in my ears.

On the other hand, if you have a bigger neck it might be less comfortable for you.

I have a fairly average neck size (16), and the headset was big enough for me and didn't clamp down on my neck. I can't say it will fit everyone equally well, however.
