TOORUN M26 Bluetooth Headset-Blue

Additional update: I just busted out my old Plantronics M155 and listened to it for a bit and I have to say that I actually like the sound of the Toorun much better now. The Plantronics has kind of an annoying sharp treble sound compared to the Toorun and I definitely prefer the Toorun at this point. I've bought 4 of these so far too so I know it wasn't that the headset sound is improving over time like I mentioned might have been the case below. The Toorun is definitely better sound quality than the Plantronics and I never use the equalizer either, no need at all. Great headset, nice build quality, excellent battery, very nice sound quality, couldn't live without it.Update: I have to say that it seems like the sound of this headset has improved since I first got it. Maybe it's just my perception but it doesn't seem like it. I have read how more expensive headphones have a burn in period where the quality improves with use but I've also read that this is a myth, possibly they just get used to the sound which is maybe what happened with me. But the quality sounds good to me now, not as good as the Plantronics headsets but still plenty good. I hardly use the equalizer anymore unless the audio stream is particularly off with its own sound quality which is almost never. I haven't used the equalizer in a long time, no desire to and I'm really happy with the headset.----------This review is in comparison to the Plantronics M165, M70 and M90 headsets. About 10 years ago I bought a used Plantronics M165 headset and realized it had the best fit out of any headset I've ever tried. The sound was excellent as well and the only difference between the M165 or M70 and M90 is the battery life as far as I could tell, the sound quality seemed the same. I bought this Toorun because it has the same earpiece style as those Plantronics headsets, and the Toorun rubber earpiece is 98% identical to the Plantronics earpiece. It fits the same, has the same firmness and feel, there are just a few tiny visual differences that you have to look close in order to see. They obviously copied it which is a good thing. With me at least this earpiece stays in your ear perfectly without the earhook, I have never used the earhook one single time with any of my Plantronics headsets or with this headset. It's very comfortable and a lot of times I forget it's even in my ear.The sound quality is not as good as the Plantronics. It is good and decent however and with phone calls the lack of quality is less noticeable since phone call audio is usually poor anyway. I mainly use these headsets for listening to podcasts and radio and sometimes music. This audio is higher quality so you can notice it lacking from the Plantronics, however if you use an equalizer app it makes up for most of the difference. Sound quality after using the equalizer is about 80% as good as the Plantronics. Without the equalizer it's about 50% as good as the Plantronics. The Toorun has good volume and bass but the trebel is weak and mids are off a bit, this can be corrected with the equalizer fairly well however. I recently broke my last Plantronics headset and I'm not going to pay $140 for another one which is what they sell for new at this point since they have been discontinued and are rare. And I absolutely have to have a headset with the same earpiece style so this Toorun headset is an excellent value and I would buy it again any day. Battery life is plenty good. Build quality is great as well for the price. The Bluetooth range on the Toorun is a little bit better than the Plantronics, and another thing I like about the Toorun is you can pause and play audio using a quick press of the power button. Battery life in the Too Run is also excellent and seems like it lasts longer than the Plantronics but maybe it's just my perception. It doesn't have a battery life indicator which is a negative but seems like it never dies.The equalizer app I would recommend is called "Bass Boost" on the Google Play store. Some of the other ones I tried didn't work or didn't work most of the time. The bass boost app works great and also stays in your pull-down menu permanently even when the app is closed so you can toggle it on and off easily and this is important because every time you pause your audio or switch audio sources like to a different podcast, the equalizer will be disabled. This is because of the way the Android operating system works, every time you start an audio stream, the programming requires an action to apply the equalizer which is why you have to toggle it off and on each time. I think there is one app called Poweramp that might apply a system wide equalizer effect which would not need to be toggled but it costs $7. It's not a real big pain to toggle but kind of.

The item so far is good. I can hear clearly. It took me a little time to get used to the operation of the device but the device is easy to operate. I don’t like the hook for the ear although it can be switched for both left or right ear. I love the color of the device.

Bought it to replace my Plantronics, which they no longer make. Price and reviews help me in my decision to purchase. Sits comfortable on my ear. Sound is a little tinny but after a while one gets used to it. Only downside is that there is no battery life indicator when first turned on. Need to wait until one hears the background beeps before realizing the battery is going low.

The Quick Review: Clear sound, good battery, good size, terrible controls.The Longer Answer: I use a single ear Bluetooth everyday for both work and personal calls and audio. I lost my last bluetooth, it's no longer being made. I looked for a new model.I want, clear sound, noise cancel, smallish size but not a bud, able to stay in my odd ear shape, easy to pocket, and easy to turn on quickly, long battery life, quick recharge, standard cord connection to charge, less than $25 (I lose them or wear them out so I don't want a large cost or big brand).My small oddly shaped ear gets tired of Bluetooth wearing so I keep it in a quick access pocket with power off and turn it on with my thumb while putting it into my ear when phone rings.This Bluetooth looked like it would qualify for all of my wants list. I ordered.Out of the box it seemed perfect.Smooth, sleek feel, smallish size, connects with the new USB style, clear sound, good volume, great battery life, quick recharge, only thing was the on/off switch was part of the answer call button. Ok, I can get used to that I thought. I can push a button instead of a slide switch. 3 seconds to turn on. 10 seconds to turn off. push to answer. got it.WRONG. I have used it daily for over 6 weeks now. And I regret not sending it back in the 30 day window.WHY? Yes, I can get used to a shared on/off/answer/redial all in one button, BUT MY POCKET CANNOT.This thing will CALL PEOPLE FROM MY POCKET! When it went into my pocket in the off mode.At first I thought I didn't turn it off. Then I started making extra sure it was off and I saw the red off light blink before pocketing. And now I KNOW WITHOUT A DOUBT it will absolutely redial your last call when in a pocket. Simply bump that button enough by simply walking or making average movements and it's on and calling.TOO MANY Friends, Cutomers, Family, have overheard my in person conversations when I didn't know it because they got pocket dialed by my Bluetooth.THIS IS ABSOLUTELY A DESIGN DEFECT.It needs a separate off switch that is not the same as the redial button.If you don't mind accidentally calling people and unknowingly letting them listen to your personal conversations from your pocket, then try this Bluetooth for added excitement in your life.If you don't want that type of excitement, FIND A DIFFERENT BRAND.

It’s my second Bluetooth from this provider and my first one was purchased 11 years ago. Always worked well and this new one is improved by being smaller and an easier on and off. Love it!

Purchased to replace a dying Bluetooth. This is perfect for my small ears, comfortable to wear all day, and amazing battery life.

purchased about 1 year ago. Says it is sweat proof. It is more than that. I left it in my shirt pocket. The ear piece went all the way the wash cycles of the washing machine, so put in rice over night. Put charger till blue light came on. turned it on it paired right away. Made cal. The ear piece worked exhalent