Samsung HS3000

Samsung HS3000

The Samsung HS3000 features an interesting design for a stereo Bluetooth headset. It comes with a set of wired earbuds, plus a separate main body that clips onto your shirt. It works for both voice calls and music like most stereo Bluetooth headphones. But it doesn't convert into a mono Bluetooth headset with an ear hook, like the Samsung Modus HM6450 ($99, 4 stars) or HM3700 ($59, 4 stars); the HS3000 is a pure stereo model. The HS3000 won't win any sound quality awards - stereo Bluetooth or otherwise - but it's a decent, low-cost headset that should please casual music listeners. The HS3000's main body is made of a hard, matte plastic, and feels very light. A sturdy plastic clip on the back lets you pin the HS3000 to a shirt pocket. A Talk button and indicator light sit on the front panel. The sides contain the power switch, volume buttons, a Mode button, and a trio of music playback controls for pausing or skipping tracks. The bottom edge holds a covered microUSB port, while the top edge houses a standard-size 3.5mm headphone jack. This last point is interesting; while Samsung includes a set of in-ear buds with rubber tips, you can actually use any set of wired headphones.