When used as a stereo headset for listening to music, the YA-BH270 functions well enough, but isn't a replacement for the simplicity and audio quality a good pair of wired headphones will offer. In fact, we found the audio quality from a pair of those disposable over-ear headphones that airlines hand out much better sounding, largely because of a lack of bass and occasional clicks and pops from interference to the wireless data stream.

Volume controls. The microphone is on a rubberized pad that is flexible.

Call quality when connected to a cell phone is okay, you can clearly hear the other persons voice speaking with minimal delay and distortion. For the other speaker however, the Samsung stereo headset is a mixed bag, at times sounding clear but like using hands free, and other times sounding muddled like the front of each word is getting cut off and mashed together so that sentences are not clearly understandable.

Ear padding is comfortable, though the earphones are kind of bulky.

The audio quality seems to be on par for similar products available for the emerging music phone category. However, this tech reporter can't help but look at these devices as a seriously complicated way to go about a very simple thing. The integration of stereo music capabilities into a Bluetooth headset is certainly a plus for anyone who currently uses one, and of course audio kicks out when there is an incoming call.

We were not impressed with the stereo audio quality compared to a cheap pair of headphones from our last international flight on Air Canada.

Samsung Bluetooth Stereo Headphones - no wires!

The complexity of setting up the Bluetooth connection varies with each phone, from painful to easy. Without a Bluetooth enabled MP3 device in the PCSTATS labs, it's hard to offer commentary on that application route, but in all likelyhood the audio stream will still pale to that of a wired connection.

In essence, Samsung's Bluetooth Stereo Headset (YA-BH270) is a nice looking device that brings stereo sound into the world of Bluetooth headset aficionados. If you're already familiar with the technology this may be just what the doctor ordered for that morning jog.

If you're looking at the Samsung Bluetooth Stereo Headset (YA-BH270) from the aspect of audio quality, I don't think you'll be very satisfied by what they are capable of delivering in comparison to the ease of use, sound quality and cost of a decent pair of wired headphones.... particularly not for $75 USD.

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