A selection of the Best Bluetooth Neckband headphones. Featuring apt-X Bluetooth codecs for CD-quality wireless streaming for the best possible audio experience. Bluetooth Neckband Headphones are ideal for fitness training, sports and gym workouts.
Our list features the best premium Bluetooth Neckband headphones along with more affordable options to suit your budget. All the Neckband headphones listed offer high-quality sound, hands-free calling, and impressive batteries.
Top 5 Bluetooth Neckband Headphones – Shortlist
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| Headphone Model |
Listening Time |
Talk Time |
Charging |
Latest Price* |
| Bose QC 30 |
10 Hours |
10 Hours |
3 Hours |
$299.99 |
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| Klipsch R5 |
8 Hours |
8 Hours |
2.5 Hours |
$119.00 $47.50 |
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| BeatsX Earphones |
8 Hours |
8 Hours |
5 Mins for 2 Hours |
$149.99Â $84.00 |
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| LG Tone HBS 910 |
10.5 Hours |
16 Hours |
2 Hours |
149.99 $114.99 |
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| Legato Arc R72E |
10 Hours |
10 Hours |
2 Hours |
 $59.99 |
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*Price last updated on the 16th of March 2020 at 09:00 GMT
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Bose QuietControl 30 Neckband Headphones
The Bose Quiet Control 30’s are currently the most expensive Bluetooth Neckband headphones on the market. They offer the best sound quality of any around-the-neck style headphones and industry-leading ANC technology – more.
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Comfortable, awesome sound quality, ANC technology.
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Expensive, Noise-cancelling is not as good as their QuietComfort headphones
| Headphone Model |
Listening Time |
Talk Time |
Charging |
Latest Price* |
Bose Quiet Control 30
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10 Hours |
10 Hours |
3 Hours |
$299.99 |
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*Price last updated on the 16th of March 2020 at 09:00 GMT
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Klipsch R5 Bluetooth Neckband Headphones
The Klipsch R5 neckband headphones feature an award-winning sound quality thanks to their 5mm micro-driver technology. The R5’s close-fitting ear-tips are very comfortable and they feature a stylish hand-stitched leather neckband – more.
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Comfortable, close-fitting, high-quality sound, leather neckband, aptX codecs, good mic quality
| Headphone Model |
Listening Time |
Talk Time |
Charging |
Latest Price* |
Klipsch R5
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8 Hours |
8 Hours |
2.5 Hours |
$119.00 $47.50 |
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*Price last updated on the 16th of March 2020 at 09:00 GMT
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BeatsX Bluetooth Neckband Headphones
The BeatsX neckband headphones feature fast-fuel charging technology with 5 minutes charge giving you 2 hours of playtime. They’re very lightweight, water-resistant, and the flexible neckband makes them easy to store. – more.
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Fast charging, stylish minimal design, Very lightweight, optional colours.
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Long Earphone cords, charges with a lightning cable, not micro USB
| Headphone Model |
Listening Time |
Talk Time |
Charging |
Latest Price* |
BeatsX
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8 Hours |
8 Hours |
5mins for 2 hours |
$149.99Â $84.00 |
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*Price last updated on the 16th of March 2020 at 09:00 GMT
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Spigen – Legato Arc R72E Bluetooth Neckband Headphones
The Legato Arc R72E’s Bluetooth neckband headphones feature super thin auto-retracting nanofiber cables with Kevlar cores. They pair with 2 devices, have apt-X codecs, fast charging and 3 equalizer settings. – Read our full review.
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Amazingly lightweight earbuds and cables, user-friendly controls, secure and comfortable neckband, auto-retracting earbuds, vocal battery notifications.
| Headphone Model |
Listening Time |
Talk Time |
Charging |
Latest Price* |
| Legato Arc R72E |
10 Hours |
10 Hours |
2 Hours |
$99.99Â $59.99 |
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*Price last updated on the 16th of March 2020 at 09:00 GMT
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LG Tone Bluetooth Neckband Headphones (HBS-910)
The new LG Tone 910 neckband headphones have a totally new look over their previous models. They feature new quad level speaker technology and dual MEMS microphones for improved voice clarity. – more
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Big design upgrade from the LG- 900, Dual Microphones
| Headphone Model |
Listening Time |
Talk Time |
Charging |
Latest Price* |
| LG Tone HBS 910 |
10.5 Hours |
16 Hours |
2 Hours |
149.99 $114.99 |
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*Price last updated on the 16th of March 2020 at 09:00 GMT
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SOL REPUBLIC Bluetooth neckband headphones
The SOL REPUBLIC shadow behind the neck headphones have an exceptionally light biomorphic neckband. They offer a bass rich, high-end audio quality with apt-X Bluetooth. Featuring dual connectivity to keep your phone paired while connected to another device. – more
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Highly water resistant, top audio quality and a unique and stylish design
| Headphone Model |
Listening Time |
Talk Time |
Charging |
Latest Price* |
| SOL REPUBLIC Shadow |
8 Hours |
10 Hours |
2 Hours |
$49.78 |
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*Price last updated on the 16th of March 2020 at 09:00 GMT
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LG Tone Infinim Bluetooth neckband headphones (HBS 900)
The LG Tone Infinim has improved listening and talk time, Harman Kardon signature audio with apt-X and retractable headphone cables. These neckband headphones offer crystal clear hands free calls with HD and MEMS voice call technology. – more
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retractable headphone cables, flashing LED is hidden
| Headphone Model |
Listening Time |
Talk Time |
Charging |
Latest Price* |
| LG Tone HBS 900 |
14 Hours |
17 Hours |
2 Hours |
$89.95 |
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*Price last updated on the 16th of March 2020 at 09:00 GMT
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Best Bluetooth Neckband Headphones on a budget
Tronsmart S4 Active Noise Cancelling Neckband Headphones
The Tronsmart S4’s are my favourite affordable Bluetooth Neckband Headphones. They feature Active Noise Cancelling technology and the CSR chipset.  If you travel on public transport or work in noisy environments these will make a big difference compared to regular earphones with just passive noise reduction. They’re comfortable to wear, have a huge battery life and the ANC works really well. – Read our full review
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Active Noise Cancelling, Huge battery life, very comfortable, great value for money
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Loud vocal notifications
| Headphone Model |
Listening Time |
Talk Time |
Charging |
Latest Price* |
S4 ANC Headphones
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15 Hours |
20 Hours |
2.5 Hours |
 $29.99* |
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LG Tone Bluetooth neckband headphones (HBS-760)
The LG Tone is the grand-daddy of this style of in-ear bluetooth neckband headphones. With CD quality bluetooth apt-x audio, and a ton of features including real time text message reading.
What sets the LG Tone apart from other Bluetooth Neckband Headphones is the included software/apps which make them as good for business use as they are for enjoying music.
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great Android / iOS LG apps
Listening time: 14h
Talk Time: 17h
Charge Time: 2h
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LG Tone HBS-760
Amazon.com
lowest price: $79.99 $54.95
Price last updated on the 16th of March 2020 at 09:00 GMT
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Sony SBH70 Bluetooth neckband headphones
The Sony SBH70 bluetooth neckband headphones have the latest apt-X for high quality audio and very impressive HD Voice technology for hands free calls.
These Bluetooth Neckband Headphones are great for taking long calls. They feature echo, wind and noise cancellation, voice commands and a smartphone app to alter settings and check the battery status.
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Water Resistant (IP-57) apt-X, HD voice, stylish neckband design
Listening time: 6h
Talk Time: 8h
Charge Time: 2h
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Sony SBH70
Amazon.com
price:Â $88.41
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Plantronics BackBeat Fit Bluetooth Neckband headphones
The Plantronics BackBeat Fit Bluetooth neckband headphones are ideal for athletics and outdoor sports. Highly water resistant, extremely light and comfortable to wear over long periods.
The BackBeat Fit neckband headphones are very flexible and can be folded up and stored in your pocket. They also come with a handy battery status app which will also update the headphone’s firmware wirelessly.
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Battery Status app, great for sports
Listening time: 8h
Talk Time: 6h
Charge Time: 2h
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BackBeat Fit headphones
Amazon.com
lowest price: $129.99 $69.99
Price last updated on the 10th of July at 09:00 GMT
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Kinivo BTH240 bluetooth neckband headphones
The Kinivo BTH240 bluetooth neckband headphones are the upgraded and redesigned version of the popular Kinivo BTH220 model.
They are very lightweight at only 73g and connect via Bluetooth or A2DP. The audio quality is far better than you would expect from a set of Bluetooth neckband headphones with such a low price tag.
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Perfect for the Gym, really comfortable and soft earpads.
Listening time: 10h
Talk Time: 10h
Charge Time: 2h
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Kinivo Headphones
Amazon.com
price: $49.99 $24.99
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Avantree NB02 Foldable Bluetooth In Ear Neckband Headphones
The Avantree Bluetooth neckband headphones have an impressive 10 hours of music playback and 300 hours of standby time. They feature multipoint pairing and a vibration call alert.
These around the neck headphones feature apt-X codecs for high-quality audio performance. The ends are magnetised making them ideal for resistance training using a bench.
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Magnetic ends for a secure fit, and very lightweight at only 28 grams.
Listening time: 10h
Talk Time: 10h
Charge Time: 2h
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Avantree NB02
Amazon.com
lowest price: $49.99 $29.99
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Alternatives to Bluetooth Neckband Headphones
Bluetooth Neckband headphones typically offer a longer battery life and features due to the additional internal space for components compared to a regular set of wireless earphones. If you don’t like the design of the neckband style, then you might consider looking at True Wireless in-ear headphones.
Over the past two years, I have reviewed countless in-ear Bluetooth headphones and so far I’ve only found one set that has had a reliable connection. This is why I tend to favour the neckband headphone style.
For those of you that do like the idea of absolutely no wires, check out my review of the Soul X-Shocks as these are the only ones that I know of that have a rock-solid connection.
What Neckband Headphones am I currently using?
For the past six months, my Bluetooth neckband headphones of choice have been the Legato Arc’s by Spigen. I did a full review at the start of the year and I was blown away by the quality. The reason I decided to continue using them after the testing phase and review was complete was to test their durability.
They feature an ultra-thin nanofiber cable that had me a little concerned. It’s so tiny, I was convinced it would eventually fail if I continued using it.
I’m happy to report they are still performing perfectly and my time spent putting them to the test has made me like them even more. If you’d like to find out more, here’s a link to the full review.
Did you give a try to Sony WI-1000X? That is a great neckband for both call and music, but it is too expensive
Thanks for the list, I got the Spigen Legarto Arc neckband headphones and I’m really pleased with them!
I’ve always used the LG Tone neckband headphones since they first came out year and years ago. My last set stopped working a few weeks back and I decided to try out the Spigen Legato Arc headphones instead, I liked the idea of the auto retracting cables. I have to say I’m really pleased with them, so thank you for the review!
Thanks, I’m using them every day, I think they’re awesome!
I’d love a set of the Bose Bluetooth Neckband Headphones, but wow they are expensive!
I looked at your list of the best Bluetooth neckband headphones, and I can understand why the Bose neckband headphones are top, but in my opinion they are way to expensive. The LG Tone Infinim 910’s in my opinion are the best, especially if you’re not interested in active noise cancelling.
Ouch! £260 for a set of Bluetooth neckband headphones? I mean I know Bose are a decent brand, but surely that’s pushing the limits
I’d recommend checking out the Legato Arc neckband headphones, they are really good value for money
Are there any neckband headphones with Bluetooth 5? I’ve just ordered a galaxy S8 and id like to buy a set of Bluetooth neckband headphones that have version 5 or 5.1 bluetooth. Thanks
Nice collection. I recently buy HV-900 Bluetooth neckband headphones, I’m amazed by its sound clarity. Thanks for sharing the list.
Are the LG tones the only behind-the-neck headphones with a retractable cord?
Yes, they are the only behind the neck headphones with a retractable cord, just make sure you get either the LG Tone 900 or LG Tone 910’s.
The Legato Arc neckband headphones also have a retractable cord which works even better than the LG Tones
I’m trying to decide which neckband Bluetooth headphones would be best for kayaking, are there any that are totally waterproof? Thanks
Hi Beth, There is a set of fully waterproof neckband headphones made by Pyle, here is a link they are IPX8 rated, so they should be fine for your needs. They aren’t Bluetooth however but they do have 4GB of storage built in. Bluetooth would likely fail underwater, I guess that’s a reason why they don’t make fully water bluetooth neckband headphones.
The Samsung Level U Bluetooth neckband headphones deserve to be on this list, I’d rate them second to the LG tone’s
Hi Gary, I’m in the process of reviewing a set of the Level U neck headphones, So I’ll add them to the list shortly – Thanks.
Hi guys used this samsung level u headset for seven months. The first one the neck band broke with normal use. The second one broke at the exact spot even though I was more careful. Samsung have offered me a refund.
How come the LG 910 neckband headphones are not on the list, I think they look way better than the 900’s
Hi Jeff, you are quite right, I’ve just added them to the list. Strange how the LG 900’s have slightly better playback time over the 910’s though.
Are there any options that stick out in terms of call quality? My primary use case is making/receiving phone calls, but it’s hard to tell which of these have the best quality. I’ve had my LG Tone for a long time now and peopel are starting to complain that I sound tinny and it handles the wind on my walk to work really poorly.
Hi Fred, If you’re not too concerned about listening to music, it might be worth consider something like the Plantronics Voyager Legend UC – Link The tech on the microphone is pretty amazing. It has triple mics and Windsmart technology which is supposed to be extremely effective. Here is a link to the product website – Hope that helps.
Thanks so much Simon. I actually already own a voyager legend, and the call quality is indeed good, but I just far prefer the neckband design. Do you have any recommendations for good call quality for a neckband design?
You’re welcome, To be honest I’d have placed the LG Tone as one of the better options for hand-free, most of the others are more geared towards fitness and audio playback quality. I think one of the factors is the increased distance from the mouth to the microphone on neckband headphones. With a product like the Voyager the short distance to the boom really helps improve the quality. The Sol Republic Shadow is a good quality product, but I fear you won’t see much in the way of improved vocals over the Tone. Good luck Fred, and if I come across a model that has a real noticeable improvement over the Tone, I’ll email you with a heads-up.
I have bought 2 pairs of the LG Infinim so far. 1st pair rattled loudly when turning on or off and wouldn’t hold a charge. Seller refunded. Bought another set from totally different source. The 2nd pair people can’t understand me when using them. So now I’m not sure which ones to try. Had my Lg tones for a long time. Seriously disappointed in the infinim!!
Hi Lisa,
Is there any chance they were counterfeit? I believe there’s a huge amount of them out there. The packaging is almost identical, but most do not display a hologram sticker. LG are making serious efforts to stop them, a Chinese and US manufacturer have so far been prosecuted. Here is a comparison video that might help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQn9G7OKew4
I’m an LG Tone fan-boy. Been through a few pairs over the last 6 or 7 years. I’m sure bluetooth neckband headphones are not to everyone’s taste, but I love em!
Me too, I’ve been testing out some alternative to around the neck style headphones, ones that have no wires at all. Even though they are more expensive, I much prefer the Bluetooth Neckband headphones, they are impossible to lose and the earbuds are lighter and more comfortable.
Hi I purchased these for gym use, as according to the information on Amazon they are sweat-proof and splash-proof, after just 1 session at the gym they just started to vibrate constantly and wouldn’t even switch off, Amazon did a refund and the seller sent me a replacement set, guess what again after 1 gym session the same issue constant vibration and wouldn’t switch off, looking at the construction of these, the covers simply clip in place and there is no way they can be sweat-proof or splash-proof.
For general use I would say they are excellent value, but I would not recommend them for gym use, especially if you sweat a lot during your workout.
Hi Marc, Thanks for the info, are you referring to the GRDE HV-900 neckband headphones?
I’m definitely a neckband headphones convert, It’s so much better with behind the neck headphones for running. There’s loads of noise generated from the wire with regular earbuds, but with Bluetooth neckband headphones, it’s totally gone!
My wife and I just purchased 2 hv-900 headsets and received them today and we charged them for 10 hrs and paired it to our cell phones and it connects to the blue tooth
Fine. But every couple of minutes it tells us disconnected then a min or two later it connects. And it does this constantly. And also after we charged it for 10 hours it told us both that we had medium battery. So far the product isn’t meeting our expectations. Thanks
Hi Jason, sorry to hear that, the HV-900 should only need 2 hours to charge, have you tried keeping one switched off and seeing if the other one still drops it’s connection? My HV-900 worked flawlessly, I’m wondering if having 2 identical headsets in close proximity my be causing the problem? If that doesn’t work, I’d test them at least 10m from potential interference, it may be that there is device in or near your home causing it. If so, I’d return them, hope that helps.
I always thought the LG tone Infinim were the best neckband headphones until I got a pair of the Sony SBH70’s (4th on your list) I can’t compare them directly to the LG Tone (I lost my last pair) they are more comfortable around the neck and I think they sound better than the LG Tones
Hi Kay, thanks for the comment, I agree, the Sony SBH70’s bluetooth neckband headphones do sound as good as the LG Tone Infinim and look my stylish too, their only let down is the battery life. The LG Tones last for 14 hours, the Sony SBH70’s won’t last much beyond 6 hours.
I’ve only recently started wearing bluetooth neckband headphones during training, always just used wired earbuds. They are so much better for running, doubt I’ll ever go back 🙂
Hi Jane, I probably have about a dozen sets of headphones from reviews I have done and ones I have bought, out of those I use about 3 pairs. When I’m jogging or doing cardio I always take behind the neck headphones, unless the batteries dead of course. Thanks for the comment,.
I’ve used an LG Tone 730 neckband headphones for years, mostly at work, I’m not that into fitness to be honest. I just treated myself to the LG Tone Infinim, I really like the retractable cables and there is definitely an improvement in sound quality, worth paying the extra for IMHO.
Thanks for leaving a comment, The LG Infinim Bluetooth around the neck headphones are definitely an improved product, I also prefer the additional colour options that come with them over the 730’s.
Thanks for the list, I bought the Sony SBH70 neckband headphones for my bf, he was really happy with them. I’m a little jealous tbh!
Hi Bella, Thanks for leaving a comment, I think the Sony SBH70 bluetooth neckband headphones and the SOL Republic Shadows behind the neck headphones look the best in terms of design, they both sound amazing too.
Hi, I’m torn between choosing either bluetooth neckband headphones or neckband earphones, eg ones that go over the ears like the MM100 Sennheiser neckband headhpones, or the LG tone style with in-ear buds. I need them mostly for running, which of the 2 different styles would be best suited? – ta
Thanks for leaving a comment, I have both types and I have run with them both on many occasions. If I had to decide which type of neckband headphones I’d use for running it would largely be down to the weather. If it’s a hot day, in-ear bluetooth headphones are my preferred choice as you sweat less than if your ears are covered. They would also be my choice for wet weather training too. On a cool dry breezy day, it might be better to run in regular bluetooth headphones.
I just ordered a pair, and I’m reading up on reviews. So far, this is the most detailed one I could find. Thanks for taking your time to do this because it really helps!
Hi Lenorris,
Thanks for your feedback, I hope you like them. Have a great day
I like bluetooth neck band headphones, they don’t mess with my hair or get tangled when I run.
Hi Claire, Thanks for leaving a comment, also if you have earphones with tight fitting foam inserts and a cable dangling all the way down to your phone of MP3 player, I find there is a noise that travels up to the ears as it bounces and rubs against your clothes.
I’m not usually a fan of over ear headphones, I actual prefer earphones, they are more discreet. The 66 Audio bluetooth neckband headphones are very tempting though, 30 hours battery life??? that’s got to be some sort of record?
It’s the best battery life I’ve seen so far on a set of bluetooth neckband headphones, any bluetooth headphones actually. I know what you mean though, I also prefer earphones for the gym, headphones for home use.
I was looking to buy the Sol Republic shadow neckband headphones, I’m in the UK and have been struggling to find anyway that sells them, even their own website only seems to ship to US and Canada addresses. Is my only option to buy from Amazon.com and pay for overseas shipping and import duty?
Hi Greg, I believe so, I will keep looking for a UK source, I’ve had no luck so far, Please let me know if you managed to get a set and where from, Cheers.
UPDATE: Hi again, after some more searching, I did find a UK source – Link It’s a site called Freemans.com I don’t have any experience ordering from them, but it might be worth looking in to – Hope that helps 🙂
Got a set of Tronsmart Bluetooth Neckband Headphones, the Encore S2’s – they are really good all rounders, totally worth considering for this list.
Hi Pete, I recently reviewed those headphones and you’ve right, they are great. I’ll add them soon, in the meantime here’s a link to my full review
I grabbed a pair of these HV-900 bluetooth neckband headphones, not expecting much for under 15quid, but they are fab. They are a little light on bass, but not enough to be a problem.
Hi Sam,
Try holding the volume up and down button together, it will cycle through equalizer settings, it may be that you have it set to boost the treble.