QuietSpot™ Boom QSHB3 Headset
Our
first look at SHURE's high quality earphones was early last year with
the introduction of the E Series products. The design and sound quality
of the in-ear technology appealed to us for many reasons. The design uses
an ear piece that fit nicely into the ear canal and greatly reduces external
noise, resulting in an intimate experience. Furthermore, the sound quality
was excellent making it ideal for audiophiles. More recently SHURE has
introduced the same in-ear technology for cellular phone use. The new
QSHB3 is a simple design that works very well in real-world settings.
The QSHB3 includes an assortment of interchangeable foam and silicone
sleeves for the earphone to accommodate a variety of different people.
A very flexible ear clip is also included to help keep the headset securely
in place. The directional noise-canceling microphone is attached to a
flexible boom and is fully adjustable. The design of this microphone is
said to reject up 70% of extraneous noise that interferes with cell phone
calls. Also included is a foam windscreen to cover the microphone and
enables the headset to be used outdoors with some wind conditions.
Performance
We
connected the QSHB3 to our LG TM-510 flip-phone for the test. The three
terminal plug worked perfectly with our phone. The performance was
great and it had all of the sonic benefits of the E Series earphones we've
used in the past. The microphone was sensitive and did help reduce noise
from the outside environment. People I spoke with confirmed the clarity
of my voice. What I really liked about the QSH-3 was the earphone stayed
comfortably in my ear and didn't move around.
Conclusion
This is certainly one of those products you're glad you bought. The design
of this headset is terrific. I've typically stayed away from many of the
hands-free systems because I couldn't find an earpiece that worked well
for me. The new QSHB3 stays in place and offers sonic benefits not found
in many of the other products I've tried. SHURE is confident that you'll
like the new QSHB3 and is backing the product up with a 30-day, no-questions-asked,
money back guarantee. The product also includes a full one-year warranty
on materials and workmanship. For Nokia® mobile phones, SHURE offers
the QSHB4, which
has four contacts on the plug.
- Kevin Nakano