Avantree Torus Wearable Wireless Neck Speaker, Bluetooth 5.0, aptX HD, Low Latency, Personal Neckband Speakers with Retractable Earbuds, Superb Audio Quality, 3D Surround Stereo for Music TV (NB05)

I bought the Avantree Torus and the Avantree Orbit Pro to address three specific requirements. The system addresses a couple of those requirements perfectly, but fails on the third. I currently have the Orbit Pro connected to my Sony TV/Sony Soundbar via the Optical cable. Pro’s: Overall, the system works great to provide you with high quality remote listening capability. The low latency Bluetooth eliminates any lip-sync issues. The Torus headphones/speakers have a great sound an exceptional battery life. Con’s: Though the system uses Low Latency Bluetooth, there is still sufficient delay to create an unacceptable echo between the TV output and the headphone output. The Orbit Pro does not provide an eARC HDMI output, so you cannot connect it via HDMI if you are using an ARC/eARC Sound Bar or Home Theatre System. The remote requires a lot of pressure to control the volume. The remote is somewhat redundant, as the headphone volume up/down feature provides the same function. 1) I spend a lot of time in the kitchen, and watch the TV in the family room through a pass-through window. In order to hear the TV, I have to crank up the volume, which bothers my wife. With the Torus/Orbit Pro I can roam around the kitchen and hear the TV perfectly. The Torus are loud enough that my wife can still hear the sound, but the volume is low enough that it does not bother her. Also, if it does start to bother her, the Torus has the earbud option which silences it completely. I did a bit of research and testing before buying these, and the Low Latency of the aptX HD Bluetooth ensures there is no visible lip-sync delay. So, 5 stars for this application. 2) I enjoy watching college and pro football, but my wife hates it – especially the constant continuous discussion by the sports announcers. Once again, the combination of the Torus with the Orbit Pro works perfectly. So, 5 stars for this application. 3) I am retired, and have a bit of hearing loss. I have been putting off getting hearing aids and I end up listening to the TV at a fairly high volume. Even with the TV at this volume, I struggle to catch every word of the dialog. I had hoped that I could use the Torus and Orbit Pro to boost the volume for me, without making it too loud for my wife and others in the room. Unfortunately, even though the Torus/Orbit Pro use the aptX HD Low Latency Bluetooth components, there is still a delay. This delay is bad enough that I have to mute the sound from the TV and Surround sound system to use them. So, for this application, the rating falls to 1 star.

FIRST AND FOREMOST THESE FIT, I have a huge neck at something like 22in and I have tried half a dozen of these speakers and I was afraid that this was going to be another hard plastic premoulded thing, it's not. The center is flexible (not crazy, but not rigid either), meaning they hug my neck securely without choking me. This is the second product I've bought from them, a brand I knew nothing of or about, just went off of an image looking for a tiny soundbar for my laptop, which by the way, the Avantree Torpedo Plus is amazing, and then saw this was offered as a suggestion too. Curious, I picked it up. I am so glad I did. Pros: -They fit as I've said, have had issues with that in the past, was also a huge issue when shopping for tethered earbuds since I'm not a cans person. Thankfully truly wireless earbuds are now a thing. They fit and are comfortable. I think these could fit up to a 25in neck circumference. -Sound is pretty great in speaker mode, and they get very loud. To the point that they're a little overpowering to your hearing. Great bass that you can feel, literally, like neck massager levels, so that might turn some people off. This device was also the only one I've tried where I got a message from my phone telling me to switch the BT codec to get the best audio quality out of it, and I didn't notice much difference, but the phone knows that these aren't normal BT audio devices. Cons: -In speaker mode the sound quality seems to ONLY be at its best when at max volume, then drops off when decreased. It gets weird sounding like echoie/airy, it's interesting. -Earbuds also seem to drop the quality a bit, but doesn't suffer from the quality loss when the volume is decreased. While on the topic, the switch for the earbuds is hard to find and hard to toggle, which is good and bad. I like that it can't easily fall into earbud mode, but also, means you have to stabilize and support the speaker to toggle it. Conclusion: At 3.33x less than the bose offering these are quite nice and in my opinion a superior offering. I can't wait to do work around the house now. Since I actually don't know what happened to my bose as I'm typing this. Also, with these you don't have to pull back the fabric covering to reveal the charging port. A little warning, don't put them on your dog, he'll freak out, I did not see that response coming out of my Coon Hound. So, yeah, I might buy more of these and will definitely be buying more from this company. Glad I found them.

We were looking for a replacement for Samsung Flexx headphones, mainly for convenient call answering in public places. The main requirements were lightness and comfort for wearing, quick and stable connection to the phone, good microphone quality with noise cancellation, and feedback — headphones vibrating when a call comes in, not just the phone. Unfortunately, Samsung Flexx are no longer produced, and we found this device as a partial replacement. The build quality is good, the connection to the smartphone is stable, the microphone works decently, and noise cancellation is present. However, there are significant drawbacks. The biggest issue is the weight of the headphones. They are heavy and uncomfortable for long use. Additionally, they lack vibration feedback for incoming calls, which was very important to us. Perhaps this model was designed for different purposes, not for active call answering. Because of these shortcomings, I gave them a 3 out of 5 rating, as they don’t fit our needs very well. However, for other users with different requirements, these headphones might be a good fit. I recommend carefully assessing your needs and the real capabilities of this device before buying. If weight and lack of vibration feedback are not critical for you, this is a decent option with good build quality and sound.

These Neckband Speakers with Earbuds work noticeably well for gaming, music, movies, Voice over IP, and of course Video Chat lately. They can pair with Multiple Bluetooth devices/phones at the same time. In Neckband Speaker mode you get great sound that also dampens out some level of ambient noise in the room. If they are cranked up loud, you still don't get that panicky earbud twitch worried that your eardrum is going to get blown out testing a set of earphones. Jeezy. But MOST importantly you CAN hear a great deal of your background noise OVER a certain decibel level so you don't feel like your ears are 'plugged up'. The earbuds sound great, as good as any around the neck headset I've used, maybe the best. -Rjr (Me) I experienced an Atmos test video on Youtube with this Neckband on as a speaker around my neck, standing or lying, I got a crazy 3D sound effect, but only if it is truly an Atmos formatted medium or similar Surround Sound system. Spoiler Alert: My "Game" name is always INTP, it cuts down on wasting your time getting to know me. I tell you upfront I am an iNTp, so you know I'm down for any idea that you might have, sometimes no matter how preposterous. I'm open ears and a good listener. (My Super Hubby Trait #1) For example, the number 1 reason to buy this headset and try it is to JAM out with the music coming from the Boomerang Sound Speakers. It not only creates a crazy 3D effect if the media has it but still sounds like 4 speaker surround sound comparable to a Dolby Atmos or similar surround sound Experience. But forget the bumbo jumbo gumbo, these things FELT LIKE GETTING A NECK and SHOULDER MASSAGE. I'm not affiliated, I don't have an affiliate link. If you are a GAMER and you use these in SPEAKER MODE, you are immersed in MANY games that are set up for Dolby experience. I think it uses 4 speakers, but that may be another one that I saw but the HOLOPHONIC Youtube(r) videos sound "Astral/Ethereal", the sound moves around your space!

At first I was very impressed. Looks at feels like a very quality product. Great volume. Sounded good for music. But then I tried listening to some podcasts and the rear speakers hissed and crackled with the speaking. Very unpleasant. Not sure what the issue is, maybe mine were defective.

Device was purchased to prevent one loud tv from bothering someone in the next room. The device was easy to pair with the bluetooth function of a Samsung smart tv which is connected to a Tivo box. When the tv and device are both turned on, the tv asks if the Avantree should be connected, and “okay” on the tv remote is all that is needed to connect. The device announces when it is powered on or off. It also announces battery status when turned on (Battery level is high. Battery level is medium.) After four evenings watching tv approximately two an a half hours each, battery level is “medium.” The Tivo remote adjusts the Avantree volume, but the tv remote seems to be necessary to connect it, making it necessary to have both remotes accessible, the only annoying factor. Sound quality is more than adequate for watching television, however, any deep bass comes through with vibration that can be felt. Device is comfortable when reclining in bed by hanging it in front rather than in back of the neck. Have not used the ear buds and having them may account for the device being a little pricey.

I have severe hearing loss in one ear, mild in the other, so, hearing aids. I got fancy expensive ones that connect to my phone but the trouble with that is, I can hear fine, but whoever I'm speaking to is at the mercy of the phone's microphone, so, I can't put it in my pocket, have to hold it to my mouth. Plus, no way to answer or end a call hands-free. A $4000 solution that isn't. A bluetooth headset can do all that but doesn't let me use my hearing aids for conversations not on the phone. The Avantree is perfect. In addition to the extendible earbuds, the built-in speaker and mic in the "collar" itself allow me to talk on the phone AND wear my hearing aids; when I assume nobody is going to be talking to me in person, and I'm in a noisy environment, I can also use the earbuds. ("earbud" singular, in my better ear.) The location of the controls is easy to learn and the battery lasts all day. Maybe longer but I put it on the charger at night. It is also very cooperative about pairing with my computer or tablet if I'm on a video conference. Its only disadvantage is, if I raise my hands over my head (like yesterday to change a lightbulb) the device tends to slip backward and fall off. Or, anyway it did yesterday. My brother complains about that; I think he's trying to use it when working out. But on the other hand, it's way more convenient for wearing a face mask than an in-ear over-the-ear-hook bluetooth headset.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: I've had mine 2 years now with constant use. No disconnectivity issues and sound with/with-out earbud is loud with just enough bass. I'm a female adult with a medium build and norma sized neck but I just don't like that the device shifts to one side on my neck, 100% all the time, whenever I twist my head to look right or left. It's an unsightly and embarrassing look because it doesn't stay centered on the back of my neck. As a result, people think I have some weird bulky device hanging over my throat from behind one side of my neck. It is a bit heavy and needs getting used to. I gotta crack my neck to remove discomfot from a long day of having it on. I bought it because it was the only one at the time that had the pull-out retractable earbuds for privacy when I'm making/receiving phone calls. The battery from full charge, bluetooth connectivity to my phone for listening to Spotify non-stop at medium to low volume, lasts 6 hrs. Finally, I love the onboard programming where a female voice tells you "battery high" or "battery low" upon turning the unit on or "battery low" while using the device, so you can gauge when to charge it.