LG Tone NP3

Design and features:

This Bluetooth wireless portable ear-insert model provides good sound. Although it lacks active noise reduction, the ear plug-like design helps to reduce both outside noise and sound leaking out into your environment. The Tone NP3 has a volume control plus an integrated microphone and player function controls. Additional features include a retractable earphone cables that store in collar. Flexible collar aids earphone transport and storage. Collar vibrates when incoming calls are received. Has music player transport, call connect/disconnect, and Bluetooth volume controls. Has power on/off and Bluetooth pairing alert tones. The LG TONE Free download for Apple and Android mobile devices shows the headphone battery level and can be used to adjust the tonal balance of the earphones using tonal presets or user adjustable EQ, and update the headphone's firmware. Supports Google fast pair and Swift Pair (alternate to traditional Bluetooth pairing methods). The headset has a vibration alert setting that is enabled by default and has the option to be turned off. Bluetooth connected Apple mobile devices using iOS Version 5 and above will show the battery level. Has multi-point feature - allows simultaneous connection of two Bluetooth devices. The Tone NP3 comes with 3 pairs of ear pieces in various sizes, USB A to USB C charging cable. This model comes with Portable Bluetooth wireless isolating ear-insert earphones that come with 3 pairs of ear pieces in various sizes, USB A to USB C charging cable, Warranty Card and User Manual.

Sound quality:

We found the Tone NP3 delivers sound quality that falls in the good range - it reproduces music and voice reasonably well despite the obvious shortcomings in its sound. With the LG Tone Free app EQ presets set to bass Boost (as received state of the earphone) the bass (as in bass drums, bass guitars, stand-up bass, etc.) has good impact and goes deep, but is prominent and boomy. The midrange (voices, guitars, horns, etc.) is fairly even, but is somewhat soft and grainy, a bit congested (think sonic traffic jam), and somewhat overwhelmed by the bass. The treble (cymbals, the upper range of violins, etc.) is extended but is somewhat smeared. While the sound has a decent sense of liveliness, it is somewhat closed (sound-wise it's fairly obvious you have something plugging your ears) and does a decent job of recovering room ambience in the upper midrange, but is only so-so throughout the rest of the tonal range. Warm character. The overall sound can be summarized as bassy and a bit muffled. The tone settings of the app do have a noticeable effect on the sound of these earphones.

Comfort and Fit:
We found that these earphones as typical of in-ear models produce a sense of pressure in the ear canal opening that might be uncomfortable for some. Some users may find it takes a bit of fumbling with the earphones when inserting them to get a good ear canal seal; if the ear canals are not sealed properly the sound quality may be affected. The collar is not generally noticeable and is very convenient unless it interferes with clothing or hair. When earphones are not in the ears they can be retracted into the collar to keep them out of the way. The sound of the earphone connecting cable rubbing on clothing may be heard through the earphones.

The LG Tone NP3 portable Bluetooth wireless earphones have a isolating ear-insert design. These iPod/cellphone-centric earphones are intended for use with iPods, iPads, some other cell phones, as well as standard audio devices. The earphones have an inline microphone and inline remote with and integrated volume, music player function, and call connect/disconnect controls. Additional features include a retractable earphone cables that store in collar. Flexible collar aids earphone transport and storage. Collar vibrates when incoming calls are received. Has music player transport, call connect/disconnect, and Bluetooth volume controls. Has power on/off and Bluetooth pairing alert tones. The LG TONE Free download for Apple and Android mobile devices shows the headphone battery level and can be used to adjust the tonal balance of the earphones using tonal presets or user adjustable EQ, and update the headphone's firmware. Supports Google fast pair and Swift Pair (alternate to traditional Bluetooth pairing methods). The headset has a vibration alert setting that is enabled by default and has the option to be turned off. Bluetooth connected Apple mobile devices using iOS Version 5 and above will show the battery level. Has multi-point feature - allows simultaneous connection of two Bluetooth devices. The Tone NP3 comes with 3 pairs of ear pieces in various sizes, USB A to USB C charging cable. Warranty Card, User Manual and is covered by a 12-month parts/12-month labor warranty.