I've tried almost everything, and these were the winners (get 2 of them!)
581362
Alright, I have to review this thing. I've tried and been every bluetooth speaker I can get my hands on over the last month with the exception of the JBL Extreme, but the problem with the Extreme is that it is pretty big. That it's ONLY problem. Otherwise, it is a phenomenal speaker.

As far as the UE Roll goes, I went through BestBuy and listened to every speaker I could find (about 50 of them). I also purchase the Bose Soundlink Mini 2, the Minirigs (stereo pair), the Soundmatters ECHO7, and UE Minibooms (stereo pair), 2 different Photiv speakers, and the tiny Anker mini speaker. I'm probably missing a few more. Anyhow, they all have shortcomings. Either too big, distortion at high volume, or lack bass. The problem is that I could live with some of these shortcomings, for example with the Minirigs. However, at $199 a speaker ($400 for the pair), that is a lot of money to spend on speakers that distort in various ways at high volume.

So, I read reviews of the UE Rolls, headed over to BestBuy and bought one. I was so impressed, I bought a second, not sure if it would make a big difference. WOW! Two of these in stereo at full volume produces almost no distortion I can detect even in the bass department, and they play as loud or louder than the JBL Extreme. I'm not even hinting that the UE Rolls have the bass that the JBL Extreme has. The JBL Extreme is in a class of its own. But, if you want something loud and clear and very portable (and waterproof), then the UE Rolls are the best speaker I could get my hands on. There are other good things about the UE Roll to mention but I'll leave that to other reviewers. But, I want to emphasize that although the bass doesn't distort, it isn't super weak, either. It is there, just enough to fill out the sound so that you don't have a tinny sound like those small cheap  bluetooth speakers sound like. Finally, I have a pair of portable speakers that are truly LOUD speakers. I plan to use these with my portable projector to provide audio for large group viewing. For this, they are going to be great.

Further clarification on loudness: it's hard to know really how loud a speaker can play just be reading reviews or watching YouTube videos, but to give you a sense, when I have 2 of these UE Rolls hooked up and 3 feet away from my ear at full volume, loud songs are so loud it is almost unbearable, but not our of harshness, just sheer volume. And almost no distortion at all.

So happy I finally found some great speakers.
1303871
I ordered two sets of wipers: The PIAA and the Bosch Icon. I was replacing a set of Icons that never seemed to be "all that" from the start. It is possible I got a bad set. I was pressed for time trying to install the new Icons in time to make a long trip  in California's worst yet rain storm. As luck would have it, the clip broke during installation, leaving me to run for the PIAA set. I was worried about the PIAA's since they come with a plethora of clips making me think I would never figure it out, but I did! I was also worried after reading a disgruntled review by someone who said his flew off, but I realized he didn't install them correctly. I used the online diagrams and videos and that worked well.  I am so thankful the Icon clip broke!

As the storm moved in I noticed that I didn't need to use the wipers as much as I normally do. I was a bit awestruck. The water was beading off of my windshield so much that I was able to see clearer in a way I have never experienced before, For three hours, I was taking note of these wipers- sounds silly, but when you are used to not seeing as well as you should (bad wiper blades), this is a big deal! The capper for me was at night. Rain at night just exacerbates glare, but that problem was significantly reduced by using the PIAA's.

Frankly I could care less how long these last since I have now experienced the most phenomenal wipers on the market. If they last longer, that will be a bonus. The greatly increased visibility in a rainstorm makes these worth every penny and then some. I haven't used them in snow yet, but I cannot believe they wouldn't be equally good in those conditions.

The real bonus of buying this brand is their uncommon customer support. PIAA's USA office is in Portland. When I had questions, they were answered promptly and quite frankly I was amazed when they told me I could call if I had any installation questions. I am so happy about these wipers, the company's support and knowing that there really is a superior wiper blade out there that I am converting all of our trucks to PIAA wipers.

Finally... it is crucial to clean your windshield and use the prep pack that comes with these blades. It is equally crucial to keep wiper blades clean no matter what. I am using these on a 2015 GMC truck that sees a lot of miles in bad conditions. I will never buy anything but PIAA wiper blades again.

PS- I even bought a set for my sister as a gift- they are that good!
2375675
Headphones are always tricky for me. It's hard to find a pair I like, especially in recent years. It's been even hard to find headphones that have a cable attached and aren't wireless! After my last set died out, I went through several brands and returned them all until I found these ones at Target. Thankfully, I struck gold after a long search. These headphones are fantastic! They are lightweight and easily-adjustable, and the ear pieces are comfortable and big so that they cover the entire ear, which is what I really like. And even nicer, the cord only comes out of the left side, making it easier to remove them from your head, whereas sometimes the regular Y-style headphone cables would get twisted up and catch on your chin or something. Also nice that the cord was curled up in the box, not twisted and folded, so it unrolled nicely and had no annoying kinks. The headphones drown out your surroundings just enough so that you can enjoy your music, but not so much that you can't hear if someone is trying to talk to you. The search is now over, and I can finally listen to my music with a nice comfortable set of headphones. Very recommended!
3682238
Finally-something that works, & I don't have to deal with the mangled corpse :o(~
These things are wonderful!
368434
I've had these about 2 weeks now nd I love them.  I went through NUMEROUS brands (and costs) for bluetooth headsets that fit well, were comfortable, and had great sound quality - and there was always something I didn't like about them. This one checks all the boxes for me -- and they are very reasonable.  (I tried some big name headsets that were 5-10x as expensive and the quality and comfort were not as good.)

If you are in the market for a new headset - give these a shot. It'll be worth the $$ (and the seller is very hands-on if there are any problems -- i didn't have any, but I don't doubt he would try to find a solution).

I almost want to buy a 2nd set of these in case something happens to these, I'll have a backup handy.
4977
Better than expected!!! I ended up buying 2 of them.
4058360
I read the reviews before I bought these, and they seemed too cool not to take a chance on them.
I received them about 8 days after ordering, both worked! ( which I was relieved since some other reviewers had issues with one of both being broken )
All the functions on the remote work.

Now I do have one issue, but it's probably my own doing ( hense why I still gave 5 stars) my bulbs are right next to each other (in a three bulbs floor lamp) so one remote controls both lights & i have a hard time getting the light bulbs to two different colors unless I hold each remote right up to each bulb. But again, I have them literally 3 inches apart. You can't expect perfection for this price. But it's pretty close :)
3529020
Let me start with the results you get using this are perfect.

It's a little challenging to clean which I find surprising because I have many Breakthrough products and one of the features that I love is the ease of cleaning.

The first one I received was immediately bound to my Breakthrough X2 6 stop filter. I tried everything, rubber bands, freezing, warming, etc., and I could not get the thing off. When I contacted Breakthrough they were awesome. They replaced both and I had them in a few days. The second one I also thought was stuck at times but I finally figured out there is a technique:
- Hold the bottom filter by the threads
- loosely hold the CPL and turn

Now I 'm not sure if the first one was actually bound or not or if I'm just an idiot. I have other CPLs but nothing this slim and in combination with the X2 ND they are a bit more challenging since they are both the same aluminum rings not the brass rings on the X4 (I think this line is only available on their website) or their new line that's on Kickstarter (I would have bought the kickstarter version because Breakthrough's glass is amazing but alas it came out after my return window had passed...sigh).

I also find the founders snarky responses to some of the reviews quite entertaining...
2451002
I have the hardest time waking up, especially if its still dark out. My bedside lamp is not in a convenient location to just reach over and turn it on after the alarm goes off, so I was looking for a solution. Initially, I was going to buy one remote outlet for just that one lamp, but at the time I decided to make the purchase, the 5 pack was on sale. I figured, why not?

These little things are amazing! I am primarily using them to control lights around the house. The remotes - with their 100 ft range - were already pre-programmed on arrival. Just plug and play. Because the way my house it laid out, I can control these from any room, and walls/plumbing/appliances do not seem to cause interference. Its great for startling the cats when they are up to no good in the middle of the night.

The only and biggest downside has already been pointed out - the shape of these prevents you from using the outlet under it. The round part extends down just far enough to be in the way. Some reviewers determined there is nothing functional in that space, and hack-sawed the extra plastic off. If there is nothing functional hidden there - why is the manufacturer still producing these with round part?! I wasn't keen on having to mutilate these (also I couldn't find my hacksaw), so I resolved the issue with extension cords. Even with this flaw, I would still purchase these again / recommend them to others.
835518
I rarely review items but I thought I would take the time to let people know that these eargels work with the Jawbone Icon Rogue (I strongly suspect that these work with all of the Jawbone Icon series headsets - I expect they have the same earpiece - but since I only have the Rogue I can only make definitive statements about it).

When I was researching these eargels, it wasn't clear at all that they would work with the Icon, but I decided to order them anyway.  I am glad I did.

I was about to give up on my Jawbone and send it back.  Other people could hear ME very well on it - the noise cancelling is really great - but the fit of the headset in my ear was horrible and, for my ear shape, the ear loop didn't work at all (it pulled the headset up and away from my ear).  The result was that though people could hear me fine, I could barely hear them at all, even at full volume, because the headset was always tilted away from my ear canal, either because the loop was pulling it at a funny angle or, when I didn't use the loop, because the headset was always in the process of falling out of my ear.

To use these eargels, you have to first put the smallest rubber thing that comes with the Icon on the Icon, then put these gels on top of that.  (By "smallest rubber thing" I mean the smallest one that is a simple rubber circle - not the one that is two rubber circles joined together.)

When I took these out of the package and tried them in my ear, I quickly found one that fit my ear almost perfectly.  Now I can hear the other side of the conversation, and for the first time I have an ear piece that lets me not use a loop - I can shake my head around, tilt it, etc. and the headset does not budge.

Two things to note:  These gels are dramatically different shapes and sizes.  I found one that fit my ear perfectly, but others did not fit my ear at all, which is a testament to how different we all are.  I can't say whether you will find a fit or not, but I did.  Second, after I use this for a while (an hour or more) it starts to hurt my ear.  The pain isn't bad enough for me to not use these gels or to keep me from giving them a 5 star rating - I intend to keep using them long term - but the pain is noticeable.
565635
After much research, I chose these and am glad I did. They may not be quite as stylish as the competing brand that costs twice as much and (unlike the Key Finders) has no replaceable battery, but the Key Finders are, I believe, the common-sense choice. I bought two pairs and technical support was very patient and helpful in instructing me how to get the pairs on independent frequencies (which is not at all hard to do).
877957
The first set I received had a damaged plastic guide collar, returned for a replacement. That was a  incredibly fast process.
These are remarkably high quality, functional, and adaptable to nearly any job.
Here's a tip that worked for me, I cut the inside adjustable tube off just short of the last index hole so that I could use it to hang wall cabinets. But then again, the 12' feature wasn't so important that 11' 6" wouldn't be sufficient.
3958528
I think I have tried them all.  This is the pair that really feels and sounds like they are worth the price.
2371032
tried so many ways of doing this.. . should have had one of these!
59215
Once I reread the instructions, I found out how to get these out of steady light mode and into strobe/flashing mode.  That made them MUCH better.

MAN, these things are bright as all heck in flashing mode.  Of course, morons in cars with cell phones can still hit you, but these will give you a fighting chance.  I haven't decided if I want to put white-front, red/rear, or just put both on back in strobe mode.  (Which is pretty impressive, let me tell you!)  They recharge using any standard USB/Cell phone charger, not included, but USB-A to MicroUSB cables are.  There's a charging indicator light on each light that glows red at charge, green when complete.  Nice touch.

Rubber mounting straps are pretty nice, they allow you to tilt the light up/down for proper angle.  I'm quite pleased with these, I think you would be too.
4113159
Ever since the departure of my beloved Shure e2c's, I've been on a mission to find the perfect earphones. I started with the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Shure-SE425/dp/B003NSBKSC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Shure SE425</a>&nbsp;(great, but not for the price), and started working my way down through&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Klipsch-IMAGE-S4/dp/B001V9LPT4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Klipsch IMAGE S4</a>&nbsp;(too muddy),&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Bose-IE2/dp/B003XU6H8I/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Bose IE2</a>&nbsp;(all around awful),&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Ultimate-Ears-TripleFi-10/dp/B0019RBJOE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Ultimate Ears TripleFi 10</a>&nbsp;(annoying fit),&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Monster-Turbine/dp/B004EBG0XW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Monster Turbine</a>&nbsp;(no mids), back to Shure for the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Shure-SE315/dp/B00426DND4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Shure SE315</a>&nbsp;(keepers!), and figured that Etymotic seemed to be glaringly absent from my list.

I recognize that the HF5's are priced much differently than Shure SE425's (for example), so I'm not comparing them directly. However, this isn't my first pair of earphones that weren't included with an MP3 player, so I've got a pretty broad basis for comparison.

Out of the box, I was surprised by how long the HF5's are. If you're hoping to be discreet about wearing earphones, don't even bother with this review. You'll never pull it off with these. This goes double if you prefer to wear them with the wires over your ear. In the ears, the HF5's were pretty comfy using the foam tips, and stayed quite secure. The wire is unnervingly thin, and feels really cheap. Not "oh, this is intentionally light" but "wow, these aren't going to last long".

Obviously, the real test is how they sound, and out of the box, I have to say I was pretty underwhelmed for all the positive things I've heard about Etymotic. As with other earphones I've tried, I figured there was no harm in a proper break-in, and tried listening again.

For the sake of testing, I used lossless rips from&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/The-Pet-Sounds-Sessions/dp/B000002U4U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">The Pet Sounds Sessions</a>,<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Time-Out-50th-Anniversary/dp/B001S6Y0AQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Time Out -50th Anniversary</a>, and&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Feed-the-Animals/dp/B0026MOVQ4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Feed the Animals</a>&nbsp;on an iPod Classic and Zune HD.

What I found was disheartening. The sound reproduction seemed accurate enough, but everything sounded really hollow. Highs were over-pronounced, and clipped more than all but the cheapest earphones I've used. Mids weren't entirely absent, but lacked any semblance of depth. And lows were just plain strange. They were reproduced... I guess. It's as though you could tell what was supposed to be there, without it actually being there.

If I hadn't experienced it myself, I'd read this and say "Oh, the guy doesn't know how to make a proper seal." and believe me, I wasted a lot of time adjusting and readjusting, waiting for the foam to expand, and switching off between earphones to make sure I wasn't just losing my hearing.

I can totally see how these would blow you away if you're coming from the earbuds that came with your iPod. But even in this price range, you could save a few bucks and go with the Klipsch S4's, gaining presence and bass response in exchange for some detail in the HF5's. Honestly though, if you're going to spend this much for earphones, I'd consider splurging on the Shure SE325's the next time they go on sale.
3498212
I got two of these to pair them, and tested them on my older (Win 7) computer first. I could not manage to get them to actually work, although a couple of times it would recognize and add the device. It appeared to be a driver problem so all I could do was hope they would work with my replacement (Win 8) when it arrived a couple days later. Thankfully, this was the case. There was still a little difficulty but I think that had to do with my inexperience with Win 8 and the way you add devices and use the control panel.
Now I have them hooked up beautifully and use them all the time. I love that having them paired means you only have to turn one off, because I can leave one on my husband's side of the bed and not have to reach over him to turn it off when he's trying to sleep. I love the sound but wouldn't consider myself a sound quality expert. They will also periodically "cut out" like they're losing the signal to my laptop when I'm not moving and they're only a few feet away. This doesn't happen very often, though.
Overall, adorable, useful, and super happy to have them. I just wish they were easier to set up initially, but after setup they're awesome.