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Top 5 Stereo Bluetooth Headsets

Manufacturers of stereo Bluetooth headsets want you to lend your ears--both of them--to the audio experience they provide. But none of the models we examined is without drawbacks.

Edited by Aoife M. McEvoy, PC World

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1. Jabra Halo

Music quality: Very Good; Call quality: Good; Comfort: Superior; Design: Very Good; Button placement: Fair; Style: Earmuffs; Weight: 3.0 ounces; Music player adapter included: No

Bottom Line: The Halo lets you listen to your tunes without wires for hours at a time--with the odd phone call thrown in. But be prepared to grapple with clunky volume and track-skipping controls.

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2. Motorola MotoRokr S305

Music quality: Good; Call quality: Good; Comfort: Superior; Design: Very Good; Button placement: Good; Style: Earmuffs; Weight: 1.8 ounces; Music player adapter included: No

Bottom Line: These superaffordable stereo headphones offer a lot to like, including solid music and call quality, a comfortable fit, and easy-to-use controls--once you get the hang of things.

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3. Sony Ericsson HBH-IS800

Music quality: Very Good; Call quality: Very Good; Comfort: Good; Design: Superior; Button placement: Very Good; Style: Earbud; Weight: 0.5 ounce; Music player adapter included: No

Bottom Line: If you are looking for tiny stereo Bluetooth headphones--and you’re willing to pay the price--this ultra-dainty pair is just the ticket.

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4. LG Electronics HBS-250

Music quality: Good; Call quality: Fair; Comfort: Very Good; Design: Good; Button placement: Poor; Style: Earmuffs; Weight: 1.4 ounces; Music player adapter included: No

Bottom Line: No earbud insertion here: The earpads with LG's headphones feel comfy and relatively secure, and music sounds good, as well.

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5. Motorola MotoRokr S9-HD

Music quality: Superior; Call quality: Good; Comfort: Fair; Design: Fair; Button placement: Superior; Style: Earbud; Weight: Less than 1 ounce; Music player adapter included: Yes

Bottom Line: Consider Motorola’s S9-HD bundle if you need a Bluetooth adapter for your iPod--your tunes will sound great, too.

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