LG Tone Flex Bluetooth Earbuds Review: Return of the NeckBand?

[@TheGunnerbravo]

I'm with you! Neck bands are far more convenient!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

👍

[@Dreadylock9170]

and i don't have to worry if they fall out my ear will they get lost or fall in water and oops there goes another one

[@fromagperspective9428]

I agree cant see using anything else in 2021

[@egm092478]

I cant get rid of the neckbands , i hate going in my pocket to get the earbuds but with my lgs they are right there when needed

[@TalesOfGod]

I ended up picking up one of these older LG tone neckbands when I found them in a thrift store and they were surprisingly pretty great. I used them for a week and ended up giving them as a present to a friend looking for Bluetooth earbuds.

[@priscillanotpresley]

I have a rose gold LG Tone that I’ve had for so many years I don’t remember when I bought it! It’s finally physically breaking down (cracking, audio still works great) I’m reading bad reviews about these new models 😫

[@ELJefeReviews]

Excellent review Juan. Neckband earbuds are highly underrated. Especially for battery life.

[@scotttony6]

Good Review! Your ptoduct selling points are still relevant almost 2 1/2 years later. Going to give them a try. Keep up the good work!

[@dawnh2805]

When u review these could you also look at noise cancelling for calls! Thank u!

[@TJsVette]

I have the LG Tone Platinum headphones and love them. Was thinking about getting the flex but I'm happy with my Platinum ones for now. I hate the little small wireless earbuds because you can't just take them out and let them sit on your neck.

[@purposeinpresence4494]

What app are you using to EQ?

[@jeffmeyer3600]

I just got these delivered to me today and at first listen, they don't sound as rich as my old LG HBS-730 headphones. While I don't particularly care for super heavy bass, the XL7 out of the box don't have as good a bass sound as the 730s. The 730 just seems to have a fuller sound compared with the XL7. I'm no audiophile but I also don't like tinny sound. I'm going to have to play more with the EQ settings on my phone and also test them on my laptop next week when I get back to work as I do listen to music and radio much of the day at my desk. If you have any suggestions, please let me know.

[@dawnh2805]

@jeff Meyer what do u think Jeff? My favorite pair was 730 also and I have found nothing that compared 😕

[@taquitos459]

I didn’t see in the manual how to use the eq for the meridian adjustment

[@Anthony_Fraire]

I had the hbs 1125 for a while, then I switched over to the Sony wi-1000x neckband. I wish Lg would add noise canceling to their platinum series or even this one which you reviewed. I wonder why they won't add noise canceling 🤔 I would buy it asap.

[@americanparser]

I've been burned by LG Tones one too many times. Tell me they're not in the landfill in six months, and maybe I'll give them another try.

[@MrJay197409]

Yep $200 neckband last just as long as $20.00 ones.

[@americanparser]

@@MrJay197409 Well, THAT'S encouraging.

[@americanparser]

@LG G8 Is boss! If you can't build for real world use, and not just for OCD technerds, then you shouldn't put it on the market. Nobody treated the original LG 700 series Tones with any more care than they did the subsequent models, but it lasted a lot longer. LG can do better. But as long as fanboys like you keep shelling out more and more for an increasingly flimsier product, why would it?

[@americanparser]

@LG G8 Is boss! No, I did not say that. Go read my last comment again. Slowly. Your English isn't proficient enough to have this conversation, so I think I'm going to just stop here. Enjoy your Tones.

[@americanparser]

@LG G8 Is boss! No, I did not. Quote me saying that. Copy the quote where I said that, and paste it into your next comment.

[@sharks1117]

My LG Tone experience goes all the way back to my hbs 700's. I work outside for a living doing heating and air conditioning. That first model lasted me a year-and-a-half after that every tonne model I got was junk. It makes me wonder if LG asked its customers for their opinions on what they would like in a set of Bluetooth headphones

[@americanparser]

Dittodittoditto.

[@friendlytravelagent7784]

How do I tweak the EQ? Is there a special app I need?

[@Arab_gamal]

Did you ever find out?

[@lohbut2]

EQ for Apple Music app is in the iOS settings. Spotify has its own EQ if you use Spotify.

[@mikemoore8538]

Idk

[@ArlanzoHarper]

How's the call quality especially in noisy environments? I have the Jarba Elite 65t and they're horrible for calls with loud back grounds. You're there only one covering theses head sets. Thanks for that!

[@db9841]

Arlanzo Harper I have had these for about 5 days. I’ve taken quite a bit of phone calls. All callers can here me clearly even with background noise, but it will pickup other people’s voices if they are near you. I have the Soundcore Liberty Air 2’s as well. Those cancel out almost all background noise except for your voice only. Those are my go to if I’m in a very loud environment and don’t want others to hear that. The LGs are good, but they don’t cancel out the background.

[@dawnh2805]

I agree...

[@RedSeaTrader]

@@db9841 thank you for that, I work at UPS and the truck is very loud and I can't seem to find anything that will cancel the noise when I'm on a phone call. I'm going to try the sound cores.

[@Mombierella]

I just bought this but can't get it to make phone calls or send messages at all Even after downloading the app. 😠

[@ishantsoni4748]

Hi I saw your videos they are top of the mark . Please suggest best neckband

[@migety111]

I just wish they would have kept the speaker feature. Like what they did with the LG TONE Style. Sometimes I like that feature because I could talk or listen freely without closing off every other sound around me. Especially if I'm trying to listen out for other things. For example the door, my kids, or maybe while driving

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I STILL have my tone studio. That was GOOD stuff.

[@mamdouhthabet6695]

Hi Jean I wonder what is the mobile that appeared in your review at 3:43 and 5:29? Can anyone till more about this mobile

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

LG V50 dual display. 👍

[@exodussurvival]

Do you prefer the tone flex or the tone platinum and why? They are similarly priced on Amazon. Thanks in advance.

[@CdoGtheGreat]

I am an old Geez about like you kind sir. Please, I do mean Pleeeeaase, tell me which Neckband Headphones that excel at Calls and listening to audio books. I am a square peg tryin to fit in the round hole world.

[@MLAbc123]

Hi sir juan, can you suggest your top 5 or top 3 LG neckband? I want to have one but I'm a bit conservative with the price😅

[@Fr4nkSanchez]

I have the Harman kardon HBS920, I like the clear audio and bass. I bought them probably 5 years ago, I absolutely like them and cannot find a good replacement (the only reason is because now battery last for 6 hours, I put glue in the band now 3 times but still going strong). i recently bought the Klipsch t5 III but I still dont like them at all, the bass is better but it falls off easily. I see that LG uses meridian, is it good? How is the bass? Is it worth it?

[@sameerkharade7750]

I have had LG HBS A100 for over two years. No complaints, great stuff. Play around with the EQ and these things as You said "wake up!"

[@gregorymatthews1235]

Just ordered this LG behind the neck earbuds. Hope it works out. I drive for people. Traditional earbuds kept falling out of my ears while driving or in chaotic situations.

[@BigpoppaKC]

which model has the external speakers? I have a model thats 6 years old and miss having it.

[@DVZNMedia]

with all this TWS I actually miss my neckband headphones haha

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Neckbands are my fave!

[@lohbut2]

I have both. TWS for the gym, especially on bench days because neckbands fall off as you lay down for a bench workouts. Neckband for everywhere else outside the gym. They are insurance for not losing my phone as they vibrate when they lose connection. LGs are the only one that I know vibrate, so wether or not the earbuds are in, the neckband still vibrates.

[@EverinMalpica]

Great video! What dual screen smartphone you used on this video? @1:22

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

V50

[@Makovarus6s]

@@SomeGadgetGuy nice!

[@tpacalypse]

Do they have noise cancelling?

[@JoneseyJr]

Did you have any issues "connecting google assistant"? I cant seem to get it figured out.

[@shishishinra1170]

me too. please help

[@JoneseyJr]

@@shishishinra1170 my issue had something to do with app permissions.

[@shishishinra1170]

mine cannot find device. but I already has it connect to my phone.

[@kathleensanchez4998]

Is there a app for these headphones?

[@timb13]

Which true wireless battery headphones are you finding that can outlast?

[@rustydemz7919]

The sound is just outstanding. I'm very impressed.

[@mrmeach1967]

3:49 YOU MUST TWEAK THE EQ IN THE APP!!! That’s why these headphones are underrated on sites like Amazon. That's good for us because you can pick 'em up at a discount.

[@mikemoore8538]

Which app though the LG tone and talk app won't let you equalize

[@meinomanya3241]

We can make our kz and other iem in a headband fashion by changing its cable into bt, right? Then at least, we can still enjoy the same sound quality.

[@rob_g_813]

What's the difference between tone flex and style?

[@benjamincosey2793]

I have had lg tones for the last 4 years or so multiple models. What would you say are the all around best ones currently are the flex better than all previous? Love the videos keep it up.

[@brandonkoff]

How do you get into the equalizer to change the tone settings you were talking about? I just bought these and I want to add just a little more kick to it. The only equalizer I can find is the one that comes with the app that has Bass, normal, and trebl6.

[@JeepRoad]

I listened to your entire review and you didn't once mention what call quality is like. That's a make-it / break-it for me. My customers need to be able to hear me over my noisy background

[@dawnh2805]

Have u found neckband Bluetooth head phones yet? No one hardly talks about this feature! 😕

[@brianriley5108]

I'd like to see how they compare to a lower end set like the mpow a7's. I don't see anything in your review that would compel me to spend $100 more for that product. I love LG neckbands, just not the price.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Ooof. Ive never put my ears through any mpow that would stand up to a decent set of tones, nor which had as seamless a connection for things like the assitant and reading notifications, but to each their own.

[@brianriley5108]

@@SomeGadgetGuy When you go through 3-5 sets per year, you start to explore cheaper options. I work in industrial areas and wear them continuously. I have 2-3 pairs, one on, one charged and stowed, and one charging. I used to only use LG's but they stopped making the model I liked. (800's). So, between price and form factor I moved on to other brands. The mpow a4's were fairly decent with the earbuds themselves, but the overall build quality was low. The a7's buds are effectively the same, but the band and cabling is much better. ... I have sensitive hearing as well as tonal deafness. So I fully understand your requirements for high quality headphones.... But I do have a value/price limit.

[@OceanofStarsVR]

That’s why I wait and then buy them off of eBay after hehe

[@mediafootball917]

What EQ did you use?

[@vishalbharadwaj570]

Hey juan . LG has also released TWS ear buds in south korea which have some amazing features . can you review those ?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Hopefully, but I probably won't be jumping on them right away. SO MUCH gear in the pipeline right now.

[@OceanofStarsVR]

JuanBagnell how about now Juan? That case is appealing killing germs

[@carmelogonzalez8710]

How do you activate the Google assistant

[@nancytantamco211]

How to Change language from Korean to English? Thanks!

[@geesco9513]

How do these vs the 1120's compare in audio sounds. As far as low end clear bass.

[@carlosjs08]

You were watching video with these, does that mean no audio lag? Don't recall you mentioning anything about it so thought I'd ask

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Lag is generally fine for video, but still rough on gaming. Bluetooth still hasn't caught up, so I'll probably be taking that for granted until I get some headphones that actually improve on that performance.

[@jomel6594]

I know it’s been asked but I didn’t see an answer...how do I adjust the EQ? Special app? Thanks

[@diegogaribay2928]

Could someone please tell me the three new headphones that came out. I want to buy them. Perhaps all of them. Are used to own an LG tones studio, it still works, I still have it! I’ve always liked their stuff.

[@claytonblachly4031]

I still have the hbs750 and work in an agriculture/construction/work yourself to death job, any recommendations for an upgrade? The 750s have been great for years but the reviews on the new ones haven't had great reviews for the price

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Oh man. Those were classic. Agreed on the concerns in those reviews. The retractable cables might be an issue for heavier outdoor use. They might dangle more than you'd like, but maybe the new 1More's? Get dual drivers, LDAC, and ANC? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJeroGCOgsSNrdU

[@claytonblachly4031]

@@SomeGadgetGuy omg those look amazing and about double what I want to spend, thank you for turning me on to this brand though

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Well there is a promo code to shave 20% off, but I can't help you more than that...

[@claytonblachly4031]

@@SomeGadgetGuy I ended up snagging the triple drivers with a 20% off coupon though at least I will get to know the brand some and if I like these I may get the super awesome everything ones next

[@broncoBACON]

For those who are using this device toward Apple products: iPhone: double tap the MFB (Multi-Function Button) for Siri Macbook: undiscoverable ( does not work with macbooks) The Google assistant is basically useless when pairing to an iPhone but I guess most wouldn't care about that. I also cannot get the 32 Bit HiFi EQ to work on the iPhone. If any of you guys have anything to add for pairing this with Apple devices, please chime in....

[@jddownes1]

Juan...love the LG line....looking for the best bang for my buck with retractable earbuds.....what do u recommend?

[@db9841]

JD Downes why don’t you just get these?

[@lohbut2]

I ordered these.

[@SpardasTechReviews]

Glad to see lg still doing these hopefully they have a replacement for the tone studios. Don't use the speakers enough but the battery is insane lol

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Ugh i wish they would.

[@Canceled985-u9m]

Are the flex multipoint

[@WarisAmirMohammad]

3 things: 1) I expected it to have more battery life than that. 2) The cables look super weedy they're making me feel uncomfortable. A prime point of failure, for sure. 3) Lack of more advanced wireless codecs is a letdown, but if wireless performance and sound quality holds up...

[@JoseJuniorTech]

People hate lg so hard and they make such quality products

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

They're easy to pick on. LG does a poor job of leading the discussion on their products.

[@jeffersonlorenzo2902]

Is this better than oneplus bullet v2?

[@2011joser]

No aptxhd at this price range? I specifically bought my Lg V35 for its full aptx support then this from LG? Calls like this is why LG stays as an also ran to other mobile brands. These could have been sold as part of LG’s commitment to great audio on their phones. Samsung was wise enough to tie their headphones to the Galaxy phones with their proprietary hifi codec.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Six of one, half dozen of another. For anyone who might be upset about AAC, there will be folks who prefer not getting locked into proprietary ecosystems. That said, if you're looking for those other features like advanced audio codecs, why would you shop Samsung OR LG?

[@2011joser]

JuanBagnell I also prefer neckband headphones and it would’ve been nice to have a newer pair than the motorolas I use now. AptxHD is an integral part of the custom audio set up in my car and the sound of the Motorolas and others pales in comparison. As for phones, I am bound to whatever att&t carries . If LG gives up on good audio the options there pretty much disappear.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Its tough to spread the word when LG is less popular. Fewer folks sharing and talking about means YT savages those videos on channels like mine.

[@2011joser]

JuanBagnell I appreciate what you do for LG and good sound on your channel. I’ve been chasing aptx since my Lumia 830 and even paid HTC full price for the 10 when it came out. Hopefully with support from people like you LG will stick with it.

[@X_x77x_X]

Do you know the ipx rating?

[@sandradavila2693]

How do you fix when the earplugs get stock

[@YouToo510]

You pull them all the way out again and then release them

[@BenedictCumberbatch0]

Hmmm looks interesting about this neckband . I should buy it later.

[@innovativeintelligence4172]

I like these headsets better than Galaxy buds or Air pods. For work you cant beat them they retract back in place when you need to talk. My old Tones had a 13 hour battery life , miss those harmon kardon speakers lol

[@IanSebryk]

i dislike the thin, spidery wires. they are a serious point of failure if you're using them in a position other than 'sit-at-desk-and-do-stuff' or 'walking-to-somewhere'. if you happen to doze off with them on... good luck. you might wake up missing an earbud. so if you're ONLY using them for work, they are pretty good. but those thin wires are destined to failure anywhere else.

[@chrsfavel5506]

hes got a great radio youtube voice! The chicas must love this guy.

[@bestgeneration5468]

Retractable are the best You can insert them Halfway in your ears if you want to have a conversation with someone or cross the street you cannot do that with an airpods they will fall and you will lose them And i cannot use the normal non retractable one they get in your way even when you are washing your face Only thing I hate about them is that they will not last soon you will lose sound in one of the speakers or both

[@_Mario_PL_]

I've been a long time fan of LG neckband headphones, but the 8 hour battery life is a big letdown on top of no aptx. That size of a headphone should get 16 hours of battery life.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

What neckband does 16 hours though?

[@_Mario_PL_]

@@SomeGadgetGuy I'm not saying there are that get 16 hours, just saying that they should by now, If tiny buds can get 6 hours and something like Powereats Pro get 9, there is really no reason this type of headphones not be able to go that far. They are already working with much bigger profile. BTW I think there was a neckband from LG that did get 12 hours, can't think of the model number.

[@maitrikpatel8917]

@@SomeGadgetGuy Tone Infinim HBS-900 there is a 220mAh battery rated at 17h/talk 14h/music

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Whoa those things are chunky and ugly... Kinda glad I never jumped on those. I thought my Tone Studio looked like a horse collar...

[@noka5730]

@@SomeGadgetGuy I have the anker soudbuds life and they offered almost 24hrs of listening time. They were even Bluetooth 4.2

[@harshagarwal4924]

Thanks for the video sir a big fan of LG

[@foxpup]

8 hours for a neckband??!! How about a number that is bigger than any period of time that I can stay awake like 5x that, 40 hours. Now that would be respectable and the neckband form facter seems like something that could work with that requirement. Throw in deep noise cancelation and a convienient hear-through feature and we could really rock all day long and still listen to other people conveniently whenever we want to.

[@49684]

I like the neck band retractable buds. Hopefully this model is better then the lg jbl that lasted me less then 6 months. 😡

[@enthuesd]

Thank you Juan

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

👍

[@manankataria9262]

But OnePlus neckband have 10min charge 10 hour use

[@sidersproductions941]

You had me at LG Toneflex something, something...wait what was I saying again?😅

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

:-D

[@2cents4u]

My ears only work with molded tips. Like Bose sport buds, apple wired earbuds, Samsung buds and wired. So it's a no for me. Thanks for the video though 😁👍🏿

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

None of those are the same type of tip LOL. If you mean an open ear "earpod" style, then you're likely blowing out your ears.

[@2cents4u]

@@SomeGadgetGuy lol I know that. But they are the only ones that stay in my ear. Those type that go directly in without the surrounding tips to fit securely in my ear would just fall right out of my ear, even with the changeable sizes, they never fit.

[@7106jazz]

If it only had onboard storage.

[@phillipmorales8213]

Speaking of better for your ears... What do you think of the Surface Earbuds?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

THey look terrible, but I hope they sound decent. At least be better than Pixel buds...

[@phillipmorales8213]

@@SomeGadgetGuy I'm pissed that it is not using squishy earbud tips. It's just an airpod. I think they look like Plug peircings xD

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Blergh. Open ear tips are the worst. I missed that part of the design.

[@ThekiBoran]

I am done buying bluetooth neckbands with retractable earbuds. I have a drawer full of LG and other brand neckbands with only one working earbud.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I've been pretty lucky there, but I also probably baby those earbuds a bit more. Lately I've been using my 1More neckband more though. Not as techie as the LG, but the ANC is killer.

[@ThekiBoran]

@@SomeGadgetGuy I've gotten maybe 8 or 9 months out of a set with retractable earbuds. I'd say I'm very careful. 5 or 6 months is typical.

[@realsmt]

USB c!!! Fantastic!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It's about damn time LOL!

[@golnectr]

With more than half a dozen true wireless buds from Samsung to non brand, I'm returning to neckbands for daily use. In comparison, true wireless sucks in all categories. I'll still keep them for under helmet use, but not much other than that.

[@nlmda101]

Great usability, but no future without LDAC.

[@steveb3226]

Still not water resistant

[@marvoinfo]

Neckbands hide well under a collar.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Yup! And no space in a pocket.

[@scstraus]

Neckbands 4 lyfe!

[@calvinseals6373]

You couldn't give me a pair. Off/ on switch is trash. Had two sets both off/on switch didn't last more than 3 mts..sorry

[@juliantekkengod9187]

Single driver is a big no for me 😆

[@bestlifenow2285]

Just lost my other AirPod.. I’m done!😂

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Neckbands do help with that...

[@PelicanoCacheton]

The problem with these is the cable, it seems that it will break very easily. At that point you end up with a pricey and useless gadget

[@joeschneider67]

I prefers the model 1125

[@geesco9513]

Why? I'm trying to decide between the two. 🎧

[@jho-v3n]

I lost my earbuds twice the future is neck bands

[@johnroark9568]

I stopped after hearing 8 hours

[@scheichajev]

Veni. Vidi. Too Expensi.

[@naimur5710]

AirPods ftw

[@harshagarwal4924]

Thanks for the video sir a big fan of LG

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

:-)