Great headset that stays in the ear and provides solid audio quality
341733
This is far and away the best Bluetooth headset I have ever owned for the purpose of working out. Let's start with the most important attribute for this niche: does it stay in your ears? I guess there are individual differences, results could vary, but in my ears at least it is as though the creature from Alien has attached itself but probably a little more comfortable (I don't know about wearing them for hours and hours but for a typical 60 minute workout they are more than comfortable enough). They stay in place even when running, even when getting very sweaty, perfectly fine in dynamic moves, functional fitness suspending upside down, whatever.... You do sometimes need to fiddle with them a bit to get them to sit properly at the start but once they are in, they are in.

Next factor is audio quality: it is not audiophile level but IMO the best wireless sound I have experienced (though I have never sought out Bluetooth headsets primarily for sound quality) and more than enough for the kind of environments it would typically be used in: Bass is a little heavy but not overpowering, sound is clear and there are many wired headsets that would fall short.

Noise isolation: simply put: very good. Possibly too good: you won't hear them coming. I personally prefer more ambient noise to be allowed in to make them better for running. Also you do get that "internal sound amplification" when you are running because they do make a seal with your ears. Therefore, they are definately better for workouts over jogs, but functional for either.

Bonuses: spoken feedback "Power on"; "Connection Successful"; "Battery low". Battery power indication on the iPhone (never seen that before, maybe I am getting old but seemed very nifty to me). That power indication is a little optimistic though, unlike the voice-nag that will start telling you "Power low" every few seconds about 10 minutes before the battery runs out (it is not the worst in this department though).

My only major gripe with this headset is the button placement and function: firstly both sides have the same grooves, so that by feel you can't easily tell which side has the buttons on it (should I be able to remember that the buttons are on the left? Sure, there's that getting old again. But if, like me, you can't remember what side of the car your gas tank is on after 8 years, you will struggle with this). Secondly, it is hard to locate the gap between buttons such as volume/next-prev track and stop/start. As a consequence, I find it fiddly to control volume and tracks from the unit itself and I tend to just go to the phone to do it. Depending on how easy that is for you, the button position could get annoying. I can live with it, but it is not "the best" in this category.

Waterproofing: tested once by putting it (accidentally) in the washing machine. Alas, my unit did not survive this, but personally that was not within expectations. So that is the limit. In terms of rain/sweat seems fine. But I wouldn't use it while paddling or anything.

Battery life: is excellent and is as good or better than advertised.

Finally, it is a possibly a poor hands-free (so says the only person I ever called on it). But I didn't care enough about this feature to really test it extensively (I like hearing that I have a call coming but happy to switch to the phone at that point and not use the headset while driving). Read other reviews if you intend to use it extensively for making phone calls as this possibly a serious shortcoming (if you need this).

Well done Photive for a great and very well priced headset.
3748005
First, the positive:

I bought this headset primarily as a means to communicate with my guild mates in an online gaming environment. These days, if you aren't using Teamspeak or Ventrillo to talk to the people you are running content with, it makes for a much more miserable gameplay experience. I have never had issues with the headset failing to connect to the computer- the plug and play aspect is awesome. It's a relief to not have to worry about moving a wire a certain way just to reestablish a connection. I can clearly hear my teammates when they speak (provided their own headsets/microphones are working the way they should) and they can always hear me if the headset has been charged properly (meaning at least 5 hours of charging to run up to 8 hours at a stretch w/o being plugged back in to charge). The mute microphone feature is also nice, as I just have to lift the boom mike if I don't want to accidentally transmit a conversation with someone else in the room, instead of having to push a button on the side of the headset to do so. Also, the noise cancelling microphone seems to be working as intended- I have yet to hear my guild mates complain about the occasional wailing fire siren or dog barking outside.

Now, the negative:

-Headset cannot be used while charging, and can take a significant period of time to charge after long periods of use.
-The USB itself is fairly fragile, and I had to reorder a new headset after the old USB had a connection snap inside the plastic casing for some reason. This was after about a year's worth of use, but I liked this headset so much I reordered it again.
-The pads sit on the ears instead of being around the outside, and I have a fairly small head. It can become painful if the headset is in use much beyond 4 hours.
-If I speak too quietly, the mic's noise canceling feature causes me to break up, despite the microphone being mere inches away from my mouth. It can get a bit irritating if I'm trying to let someone else in the house sleep while playing around.

This is a very good headset for the cost overall, despite a few drawbacks that other headsets don't suffer from. If you're considering a wireless headset for short periods of use, this is an excellent choice, although those looking for a wireless headset for prolonged periods might want to try a slightly higher price range.
1124515
Great headset with good audio quality. I love the ear hook and will forget I'm wearing it because you can't even tell it's there! Easy to pair with any phone and the battery lasts for about 7 hours of talk time! Another plus is it charges fast! Good every day type of headset!
2450476
A good headset.  Only downsides are:  I can't wear it long-term (6+ hours) without the top headpad causing discomfort, the mic is sensitive to even the slightest wind - but can hardly detect my voice - and the bass in the speakers is slim-to-none. There is no bass adapter and the chords are way too long to be convenient.

Also, the mic is difficult to screw into the slot, and you can only have the mic on your left side; I would suggest keeping the mic in place after you've screwed it in.

On the upside, the speakers have a smooth surround-sound system; I love how the sound "moves" around my field of hearing. The headset is very comfortable and the speakers fit over my ears quite nicely (I wear glasses as well). This mic is very durable and has lasted me almost two years now without any problems other than what's listed.

In conclusion, this is a good headset if you can tolerate minor problems. Great price for the quality you're getting. I love this headset.

NOTE: Even with the adapter, this mix is unfortunately unusable on Xbox One.. Which means I have to buy a new headset for that now.
4384824
I bought this headset on a flash sale from Newegg for 40 bucks. I was very happy with this headset. I travel for a living and I go through quite a few headsets usually because either the plastic breaks in my laptop case or the usb cord goes bad. Fortunately this one is built with a metal band and the microphone folds in so it is much less likely to get bent or break.

  While the build quality is superb in my opinion, the sound and the microphone quality is average. However there are new sounds in movies and games that I have never heard before. The bass boost button is VERY overwhelming, but does not distort. Changing the bass level via windows will fix that. If you download the driver from the manufacturer's website, it provides virtual surround. I can not tell you if the surround really works. It does not seem to work in my opinion, but it could be due to my bad case of tinnitus and this being my first virtual surround setup.

  The most important pro of this headset is the comfort. This is by far the most comfortable headset I have ever owned. It does not give me headaches due to being too tight on my head like all my past headsets. The one con is the fact that the cups seem to be airtight, making me sweat around the ears a bit.  Some people complain  about the fact that the cups do not swivel. That does not bother me at all. I have a somewhat large head, my hat size is 7.5.

  Overall, this 40 dollar headset is built more like a 90 dollar headset and I wish I bought another for a spare when it was on sale.
3522223
This is one of several one-ear headsets Ive reviewed recently and it is a good one, maybe the best with respect to sound and volume.  There are pluses and minuses to using the one-ear variety, but I enjoy working on my computer listening to music with one ear and have the other ear free for questions or whatever else might come up around me.

Sound:  It is good, clear and balanced.  I hear no static or distortion.  Bass is not a strong point of these one-ear headsets, but even so you get pleasant listening like I am enjoying now as I type this.  Very smooth music.

Volume:  None of the one-ear headsets I have reviewed have been really loud, but this is the loudest one so far.  There are volume buttons so you have some control, but putting it on the maximum and leaving it there works best for me.

Pairing:  The headset paired quickly the first time (R551S) and  has re-paired automatically whenever used since then.

When you turn it on with the sliding switch it goes immediately into the pairing mode.  You will see the red/blue lights flashing.

Charging:  It charges with a standard charge cable.  The specifications say 6 hours of talk, 5 hours of music.  Charge time is said to be 2 hours, but mine came almost fully charged

Comfort:  This small headset weighs very little.  I am really not aware I have on it on, except for the music in my ear.

Like many of these one-ear headsets it comes with an over-the-ear hook that is essential to use.  The earbud is not designed to stick in your ear even with the small attached silicone ear hook.  Unless you use the over-the-ear hook, it will quickly fall to the floor.

Controls:  There are 3 buttons:  MFB, a large, silver button at the top of the back of  body of the earpiece, for everything but volume and change songs;  2 buttons for volume/song changes are at opposite ends of a long button on the side.  On/off is a sliding switch.  Short press for volume change but I doubt you will find this necessary.  Just put it at maximum and leave it.

Included with the headset is a charge cable, an ear hook that you clip on to the tube between the body and the earbud, and a user guide that appears to be a general user guide rather than specific to this headset. For example it does not mention the on/off switch, saying to turn it on by pressing the MFB.  There is not diagram to show the buttons and the switch.

Comparing this with other one-ear headsets I have reviewed, this is definitely 5 stars.

Sample provided at a discount to test and review.
2549500
The Turtle Beach Ear Force, Heroes of the Storm PC & Mobile Gaming Headset is a much better product than I expected.  I passed up a similar headset Call of Duty: Modern Warfare a while back and went with a cheaper package. Now I see what I was missing.  The sound quality for both the headset and mic are outstanding!  As someone who does sound engineering for various film and audio projects, the quality is close to what I get with my Sennheiser headset that I got with my Avid audio package. The sound is crisp, and clear with distinct highs and very tight bottom notes.

On conference calls, webinars and Skype, the headset performed beautifully. I've got no complaints whatsoever. Another nice feature is the ability to either put into place the Turtle Beach logo on the sides or pass on it. As someone over 30, I found the extra branding unnecessary and am grateful that I was given a choice.  Definitely a good value for the price.
2872758
I've had this headset for about 3 weeks now and I'm quite impressed. This is the most comfortable headset I have ever worn, and probably the best sounding one as well. The independent ear swivel makes these fit perfectly, and also blocks out all other sound in the room. The microphone attachment on the front is very sturdy, will not fall out, and can swivel or move in any direction you want it to.

More so a personal preference of mine, but the bass on these sounds a little overpowering. The cord has held up to everything so far but it feels a little flimsy, probably because I'm used to a much thicker one. Also the cushions on the ears attract lint and animal hairs more than anything I have ever seen before. However my entire PC is setup next to my bed on a coffee table, so the average person won't have any problems with this.
1758873
I've had one of these headsets for two years. It finally quit, but is an excellent headset.

I tried another, different headset recently because the reviews said it was LOUD, but it wasn't any louder than the Motorola headset (and they both have volume controls so that it doesn't HAVE to be loud). The other one also hurt my ear, and the Motorola doesn't. It feels loose on my ear, but stays in place securely, and doesn't give me a headache and earache when using it for more than 5 minutes. I've worn the Motorola headset for several hours without a problem, and, in fact, have forgotten I'm wearing it on several occasions because it's so comfortable.

I have hearing problems, and have used hearing aids for a while. This headset works well with them, and also on it's own. The part against the ear is relatively flat and  it has a rubbery covering which keeps it from bumping against the aid and being a problem since it contacts the aid when in position.

It seems to be difficult to find headsets that don't go IN your ear, which is a problem for hearing aid wearers, since they already HAVE something in their ear. My aids were in-ear, and stuck out of the hearing canal slightly. I don't know how this would work with behind-the-ear aids, but the headset itself provides clear sound that's good enough and loud enough that it works without the aids for me. Speaking to someone over this headset is clearer and more understandable than speaking to them in person whether using the aids or not.

This headset just WORKS, easily and with no problem. You can flip the boom out (thereby turning it on) and slip it on your ear to answer a call, and it only takes a second or two, unlike other headsets that take a while to turn on. Using it this way is practical, and works well if you're not expecting a call and wish to use the headset.

As far as sound quality is concerned, the sound is probably the best you'll find for hearing speech clearly. When fitted with my aids, the audiologist explained that most of the parts of human speech that convey meaning are in the upper part of the range. This headset conveys those sounds clearly. That means that it will sound just a little tinny to most people because of the sound boost in the higher range of human speech. This is a sound balance that tends to make speech clearer, though, and make communication better for all concerned.

I replaced my headset with another one, and after the disappointment of the new one, plan to buy another headset just like this.
164172
Excellent headset.

Pros:
1. Sound - Clear with a wide sound stage, catches most of the slightest sounds in games. Not a lot of bass, that's good for me since i was looking for a gaming headset with less bass. It will be correct to call it a stereo headset.

2. Build - Quite sturdy, the body material is plastic but robust. The velvet/cloth earpads provide a good cushion for the ears. The biggest plus point is that even though they're over-ear headphones, you ears don't sweat due to the open design. After maybe 2 hours of gaming my ears were just barely sweaty.

3. Cables - They come with braided cable which is always good, it prevents tearing of the cable / wire. The cable is removable, there's a separate cable provided for consoles, in case you want to attach it to a PS4 or Xbox One controller and don't want to remove from your PC.

4. Overall great quality headset, also pretty reasonably priced now, i know at the time of release they were quite pricey.

Cons:

My only small gripe is that they could have been made more comfortable with a little lighter foam under the velvet or cloth. Sometimes it feel a bit tight and i have to move it around to make my ears more comfortable, other than that they're pretty comfortable.
3334960
The headset comes with an over-the-ear hook that is essential to use.  The earbud is not designed to stick in your ear even with the small attached silicone ear hook.  Unless you use the over-the-ear hook, it will quickly fall on the floor. This hook easy to attach, just slide the notched end over the post behind the mini "earbud".

 I fumble around getting the hook  over my ear, but once in place, the earbud stays put even when I am active.  However, I still need to  give the headset small twists to get it positioned so that  to the extent its design permits the earbud is in the ear canal not resting loosely against the outside.  When making these adjustments you must be careful not to push the MFB or volume button.

Sound:  Except for being a little weak in bass, it is quite good and very pleasant listening.  Sitting here listening to music while typing this, it is quite enjoyable. The sound is clear, no static or distortion.

A supplementary earbud comes the headset, which you connect with a cable that plugs into the micro USB charge port if you prefer listening with both ears.

Volume:  This is not a loud headset, but it has volume control that permits increasing and decreasing the volume, within a limited range.  I much prefer this to the one-ear headsets with just one volume button so that you have to keep pressing the same button until you get the volume you want.

The headset paired (VEVA11) quickly the first time and re-paired automatically after that.  Keep pressing the MFB until you see flashing red/blue.

Regarding the MFB, a negative for this headset is that the MFB is not marked on the body of the headset and not identified in the user guide.  The only button I could see was what I now know is the volume button.  I had about concluded the headset was defective, but as a last resort I started pressing all over the body.  That is how I found the MFB between Veva and the top.

There are 2 controls, the MFB button that you use for everything but volume or go back/next song. They are controlled by pressing one end or the other of a long button.  Short press for volume, long press for next song or go back.

Both the MFB and volume button are easy to find with your index finger once you know where they are, but support the earpiece with your other fingers at the same time.

Included with the headset are a charge cable,  over-the-ear hook, and earbud on a cable that plugs into the micro USB port if you want to listen with both ears, and a user guide with print so tiny it is hard to read even with a magnifying glass.

Sample provided at a discount to test and review.
1859129
My daughter loves this headset , the braided cord adds to the durability, we have had problems with the cords wearing out on other headsets which is the reason we decided to try these and after a month the cord is still going strong. Well made, feel like a higher quality plastic than brands we have tried in the past. Great fit and she loves the overall look and design. Professional Gaming Headset: Professional gaming headset, which brings you vivid sound field, sound clarity, sound shock feeling, capable of various games.
Easy install : Plug and play, 3.5mm plugs for mic and headset + USB plug for lights , more fully guarantee the stability of the sound.
Shocked Design: Glaring LED lights are designed on the earcups, Apply colours to the atmosphere of the game.
Noise Isolation: Isolate you from outside noise and make sure you concentrate on your game playing.
Comfortable Wearing: Earmuffs made of skin-friendly leather material, and super soft Over-ear pads which is very comfortable for long time wear.
1111836
Very nice headset. Clarity is really good. Connection is a snap and the added benefit of a volume control allows you to boost the volume to an audible level even in a noisy environment. I highly recommend this product!
4101553
For a wireless headset, the set-up was easy and quick. You simply plug it in, pair it and send the audio feed in.
The headset, made of flexible plastic is done well and has an onboard rechargeeable battery that lasts quite a while, probably at least a few days with a good 4 hours of gameplay.
The headset glows blue, with a customized brightness level and the microphone is detatcheable. Be careful not to lose this!
The buttons are well placed and are easily assessable. The earpad cushions are plush and easily worn for a few hours without pain. It's good to have a headset that has a good amount of presense and pressure.

The sound quality is fantastic, right on par with good audio headsets. There is a strong amount of bass, yet the mids and low remain even more prevalent for those explosions and bullets. The high would be it's weaker point if I had to say, however it is still there and will suffice for female vocals. (for example)

Overall, it's very solid and remains one of my favorite headsets, especially when paired with the Recon 3D interface, allowing more customized and modified sound.

However, if I had a tip, be careful at the swivel point, mines became a bit loose after time and had me a little worried.
4735034
Pros: Extremely comfortable, reliable, attractive, great build quality, cross platform support, great sound, 7.1 feature, detachable microphone

Cons: Microphone output is quiet but at the same time very sensitive, volume dongle is plastic and can be damaged pretty easily, cord can become annoying and coiled up, no software for PC

Review:
The most comfortable headphones i've ever owned. Can wear these for hours without discomfort! Very sturdy metal frame that adds to the sleek and simplistic style. Cord is a perfect length and very strong but occasionally can be coiled up. Headset works great with my Xbox One and PC. Sound is excellent but slightly deficient in bass. With music or movies, you have to have the headphones pretty loud to notice any bass. The 7.1 feature is alright and mostly seems like a sound level boost. I have never heard any crackling or uneven fading between the headphones.

 The microphone on the headset is probably the worst aspect because it's pretty quiet on output, but at the same time pretty sensitive. Took me a long time to adjust the voice activation on Discord to not catch my breathing. In Discord and games people have told me I sound really quiet. The clip on the volume dongle broke along time ago so now I just have the cord sit on my lap which can be annoying. After two years the dongle is starting to split open and i notice this happen mostly when trying to plug the headphones in to it (this hasn't impaired anything). I do wish there was software for the headset.

This is the longest and most reliable headset I have owned. Aside from the cons, I still recommend this headset to anyone to this day.
3005401
I've had this headset for a couple of years now. The sound quality is very good and the headset is durable. The mic makes voices sound a little trebly (higher-pitched) but is still very clear.

Personally, I don't find the headphones to be comfortable after wearing them for a long period of time because my ears stick out a bit, so having them pressed against my head by a large headset gets uncomfortable. However, I know I'm the minority on that, as my other friends who have this headset find it just fine to wear for awhile.

The one drawback I, and other friends of mine who are Mac users, have had with this headset is that after an hour of talking on a Skype call, the microphone sound will get staticky and robotic. An easy fix is just unplugging the headset from the USB port and plugging it back in, but it does get obnoxious if you plan on a longer group chat or gaming for more than one hour at a time. Pulling it out and plugging it back in is also a temporary fix, as it will inevitably go back to the "robo" sound after another hour has passed. I have heard that PC users do not have this issue.
4633742
This headset was provided free of charge by the Monoprice Scribe Program to conduct a review on.

I have been using these headphones for about two weeks now.  The construction quality is top notch, using high quality plastics throughout, and metal at the folding hinges.  The plastic feels nice to the touch, and there is a great amount of flexibility to allow the headset to fit your head just right.  There's around 1.25" (or 30 millimeters) of adjustment per band; this wound up being EXACTLY enough for my head, but your mileage may vary as I had to extend them out all the way to get them to fit properly.  To assist fitment, the cups on the side do pivot a bit, which is a nice touch.  Padding in the headset is mostly good, offering plenty of support and comfort for extended listening sessions.  Originally it took me a second to get them to sit correctly on my head given the cup size of the faux leather ear cups used here; people with particularly large ears might not find this headset comfortable for extended listening.

Controls work exactly as they should and aren't overly convoluted.  The only controls which will work on Android are the pause and skip buttons; volume does not do anything on an Android or PC environment, though sound quality was best on a PC.  The built-in mic is probably the only point of disappointment here, as the sound of my voice was far too muddy to reasonably be used for any meaningful  conversation.  Perhaps this could be re-visited to try and get sound quality improved, or maybe even just offered as a specialized accessory cable in the future and just remove it from the base model since in this implementation it feels very much like an afterthought.

Having tested this headset on an iPad, a Zenfone 2, and a custom built PC using a Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec, sound quality is excellent when listening to music in all modes.  The sound stage is reasonably large, allowing for a nice blend of treble and bass, though I feel like the mids could use a touch more life across.  They aren't muddy, just not as turned up as the rest of the sound signature.  Using Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) Mode corrects a lot of this for most genres of music, though you'll want to brace yourself for using either of the modes for these headphones as they have the effect of bringing the sound stage in closer, while pushing all other sounds outward, each by what I perceive to be roughly five yards or so.  Bass Boost mode was enjoyable for genres that had a lot of bass in them, though for my personal use I wound up using ANC mode and Passive mode the most, since I listen to music while gaming, and Bass Boost made it too difficult to pick apart what I was hearing in game from what I was hearing in my music.  My suggestion: listen to most music in passive mode first, then try it out in ANC mode and Bass Boost mode, but game with ANC mode on.

Overall this is an excellent set of headphones (despite the microphone quality), and I would highly recommend these for content creators who need ANC for accurate noise perception, gamers who want to feel fully immersed in their gaming experience, or music lovers who want their tunes to sound the best they can without spending TOO much money on a good set of headphones.