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JayBird JB-200i-01 Bluetooth Stereo Headset for iPod (Black) | 
| Brand: JayBird
Category: CE
List Price: $159.99
Buy New: $119.99
You Save: $40.00 (25%)
Rating:  25 reviews
Sales Rank: 821
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7 x 5 x 1.5
MPN: JB-200i-01
Model: JB-200i-01
UPC: 689076066709
EAN: 0689076066709
ASIN: B00164TFUA
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Includes bluetooth adapter for iPod | | • | Designed for streaming stereo music and making calls | | • | Switch from music to calls with the press of a button | | • | The smallest bluetooth stereo headset ever made | | • | Noise and echo suppression technology |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
It's all the rave!!
Do you need a small Bluetooth stereo headset that is out of the way and performs exceptionally well for any setting?
One that is comfortable yet stays put no matter what activity you're involved in - enjoying your favorite music on your iPod or MP3 player, running, working out, gaming, enjoying an action-packed DVD on your home theatre system or even just chatting on your phone?No other Bluetooth Stereo Headset can achieve this. This is the only over/behind the ear design on the market.
Yes, its the smallest Bluetooth Stereo Headset.
5 Great Reasons You'll Love the JayBird JB-200
Lifetime Warranty Against SweatWater and sweat resistant and it's backed by a LIFETIME warranty against sweat. You can use and abuse the JayBird headset ... it can handle it.
Secure On-Ear Fit for Any Activity
So secure, comfortable and light weight the JayBird virtually disappears letting you focus on ... what ever it is you're focusing on.
Music & Integrated Microphone for Calls
Included in the low-profile design is an integrated microphone for phone calls with CSR noise & echo suppression technology.
Pairing with Multiple Devices
Pair your headset with your phone and other device simultaneously. Music pauses while you take your call, music resumes when call ends.
Slim-line Design for Work & Play
Use the JB-200 wireless headphones anywhere. It's elegant slim-line design is fashionable for any setting, not just sports or at home.
JB-200 Wireless Headphones: There to disappear
The JayBird Wireless Headset for music and calls is designed to
disappear and be forgotten no matte
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| Customer Reviews: Read 20 more reviews...
 My son loves them! January 3, 2009
Linda (Tampa FL)
I wanted to get my college son wireless headphones for Xmas and they had to be sweat resistant. The jaybird ones got the best reviews as far as durability goes so I bought them knowing that if the earbuds weren't a good fit (the most common complaint I read about) that I could return them to Amazon. To make a long story short-- my son absolutely loves them! He says the earbuds are more comfortable than his old wired ones were. He doesn't find the buttons on the headphones difficult to use. He says he can walk all over the room away from his ipod and that it doesn't cut out. I asked him if it ever cut out when he wore his ipod in a armband while jogging, and he said once in a blue moon it might cut out for a second or two but that to him, it was no big deal. His only complaint was that he wished it didn't have a microphone in it because then it would be totally waterproof and he could wear it while swimming laps. Not only will I not be returning these to Amazon, but I saved money because they were $30 cheaper on Amazon than they were if I had bought them from Jaybird directly.
 Look No more tangled wires! December 30, 2008
Dennis L. Dural (Houston, TX)
My biggest frustration when I work out is wasting time untangling my iPhones headset wires, and when I run I don't like the wires dangling around! I was wondering if anybody made a decent bluetooth headset, and found these. I like them so much I asked for Xmas the 3.5mm jack for my Mac's "Creative speakers". I would have given this product a full 5 stars but it does have drop outs if your passed 10feet, and esp. behind walls. But if its right next to you or if your with in 10ft it works flawlessly. I've had mine now for a month, and it takes some getting use to. The right ear piece there are 3 very small buttons. One to turn on and the other two adjusts the volume plus if you press and hold for about a second it shuffles the song fwd and backward. You just have to get the hang of it and you'll be rockin no problem. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone that works out allot! I really haven't used it so much for my iPhone to answer calls, but it works. Just ignore the pop up on the screen that says "This accessory is not made to work with the iphone", because it does, again you just have to play with it and see for yourself.
Just pair the bluetooth up to your iPhone and it will sync right away!
The charger is stange and you have to fiddle alittle when you connect the left ear piece to it, just connect it until you see the red light flash on the right ear piece. You'll get the hang of it and realize how cool this thing is. I like it very much and don't regret the price I paid for it. A very good investment, best bluetooth headset I swear!
Read this review if you're on the fence December 28, 2008
Chris Martin (Mt. Pleasant, SC)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you are like me, you've SCOURED the web for reviews of bluetooth headsets (in my case, primarily for working out). You've probably found some of the more common headsets like the Jaybird, the Motorokr S9, its update the HD (it think it's called) and so on. You have probably wondered if the new S9 is more "sweat resistant" than it's predecessor. Like me, you might have even vacilated between wired options and wireless, but you probably don't want to be "that guy/gal" at the gym whose cord gets caught on the handle of the elliptical, thereby sending the MP3 hurtling across the room.
So, here's what I've found and did. From what I can tell, the Motorokr S9 HD isn't being touted as more sweat resistant than it used to be. I haven't worn or heard it, but from the zillions of reviews I read, I would have expected it to sound better than the Jaybird. Folks seem pretty pleased with it. But the deal killer for me was that the design doesn't allow you to exercise in all positions (i.e. like lying on a bench or on a mat) without it popping out of your ears...plus the worry I'd always have that I wasted $$ if indeed it broke due to getting too sweaty.
As for the wired options, I canned those pretty quickly for two reasons. The cord-getting-in-the-way issue and the fact that I'd need a second MP3 as I mostly use my iPhone and it's a bit bulky to strap on for working out. The appeal of having the iPhone sit quietly on the sidelines while working out wirelessly was just to great to pass up.
So the Jaybird seemed like the best fit for me, but here were my concerns:
1) Bluetooth range. Many negative reviewers were really critical of short range connectivity. I figured this would just have to be a gamble. Enough other reviewers didn't have an issue with this that I thought I'd at least give it a try...especially since I'd be working out mostly indoors (where there's less of an issue).
2) Sound quality. I'd consider myself an apprecionado of good-sounding music, but not a sound snob. I have a reasonably high-end stereo setup at home because I like music to sound good, so I was worried that these might sound like the green transistor radio my parents got me when I was 5 years old. Again, this would have to be a gamble and one that seemed a fair bet since lots of folks seemed very pleased with the sound.
3) The price. This was easy to overcome. I'm worth it, right?
So I broke down and got the 200i at my local Target. Sorry Amazon...your site said "usually ships in 1-2 months". I don't think so. The quick answer is that I LOVE these headphones. If you can tolerate the long review, here are the few details I can offer:
Issue #1 - Bluetooth Range
Seems to be a non-issue for me. While it it sensitive (as published) to obstacles between the earpiece and the transmitter/MP3, indoors I could easily go 10-15 feet away with no interruption. Maybe not 30 feet, but definitely far enough for me to workout comfortably without interruption.
Issue #2 - Sound Quality
Totally fine for me. Maybe my expectations were just too low, but they sound totally fine. Certainly no comparison to my $2,000 speaker system at home, but I never expected that. They sound clear and the bass was fine. Not like those awesome sounding, gigantic, padded, bowl-over-the-ear headphones with the 1/4" jack, but still totally fine.
Comfort
I really wasn't too worried about this because I've used Jabra's over-the-ear bluetooth earpiece and found it to be insanely comfortable, so I expected this to be fine...which it was. They are fery comfortable, not at all hard to get on, and easy to forget you're wearing.
The behind-the-neck wire
I wasn't sure what to expect with this. I couldn't tell if this was a stiff wire that was supposed to hold the earpieces in a fixed position or what. Actually it's just a plactic coated wire that's plenty flexible. It doesn't at all get in the way and I don't notice it at all.
The buttons
Many reviews complained about the buttons being hard to press. I didn't find this a problem at all. Again, maybe it was low expectations, but I can press all 3 buttons no problem with one hand. I do have to use my right thumb to brace the back of the earpiece while using a finger on my right hand to press the buttons, but that works totally fine. Also the buttons are easy to find as the raised bumps are prominent enough and spaced far enough that you don't mistake one for another.
So, all told, these babies are a grand slam home run. Not nearly perfect, but then nothing out there is. Until I can buy those futuristic, wireless in-ear buds that Ryan Reynolds sported in the movie Definitely Maybe, these are the best combo available.
Just decide that you are worth it and go buy these. I sincerely doubt you'll be disappointed.
 Jaybird 200i with Iphone December 24, 2008
Consumer Sam (Miami FL)
I purchased the JB 200i headset to use with my Iphone so I could listen to music while I worked out and occasionally in the car so I could talk on the phone while driving.
Unless you talk a lot on the phone while driving or expect a long call while driving, you are better off with the wired headset that comes with the Iphone for phone calls while driving. It's quicker to put on and off and you will hear somebody through both sides of the headset vs only 1 side with the the Jaybird.
As for music side of things I would rate it at 3 out of 5.
Personally I wish for more bass ( I play a lot of electronic music but I don't know what the standard is for stereo wireless streaming so it's hard to know how good it could get?)
And I also like my music reasonably loud but cannot get the headset to a "loud" volume.
Using it with an IPhone means you have only 1 volume control on the JB 200i itself to contend with as the internal volume from the phone is disabled.
Range is probably around 10 feet and will dropout even closer if there is not a good line of sight from your right ear to the transmitter on the phone.
Playing music at full volume seems to get me in the range of 3 hours non stop music. I now recharge it after every use.
I used it with Skype and a macbook and it worked fine both as a headset and a stereo headphone...
Mounting it in the charger is finiky and a bit awkward. You must double check that the unit is in and charging. (Poor design in my opinion)
I'd be interested to hear from other Iphone users...
Apart from the volume and bass issues the unit works pretty well.
 No way - Not ready for prime time December 24, 2008
Arthur Grauer Jr. (Seattle, WA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've got a Concept 2 Indoor Rowing machine and I've been looking for a wireless headphone solution for awhile now. I read the reviews for this one and decided to take a gamble.
I read the instructions, charged them up for two hours and gave them a shot. Sound quality wasn't perfect but I kind of expected that. The worst thing was the audio dropouts. I made sure the bluetooth attachment on my iphone was set correctly and if I held it perfectly still by my chest it worked ok. The moment either the ipod or my head moved, the audio would drop out. If I sat it on a table directly in front of me it was ok but whenever I turned my head the audio would drop.
If I pushed my iphone out to about arms length I'd get no audio whatsoever. I have no idea what that other reviewer was saying about getting reception up to twelve feet. No way.
The damning thing about all this was the info in the manual. Inside on the first page there's an illustration of a man with a gray area indicating the optimal range between the headset and the bluetooth receiver. The range in the illustration was very small, only extends to the right side of the illustration and doesn't even extend to the man's pocket! I'll upload the image to the product photo shortly.
I'm really disappointed and I've returned the product. The actual capabilities aren't anything near what they're saying they are.
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