Now that Apple has finally got around to adding Bluetooth A2DP audio streaming to the iPhone the world may finally wake up to how useful A2DP actually is and start taking more of an interest in wireless stereo headsets, like this one from Jabra.

These slim Jabra headphones fold out for action and power down – charging is via mains – when folded away.

Slim; fold down neatly; good sound

Awkward fit; very strange design

Most cell phones these days come with stereo Bluetooth because even the more basic handsets have some kind of built-in music player. We're happy to see this development, as it lets us listen to music cord-free.

The Jabra Halo has a slim and stylish design that folds down to a more compact and portable shape; It comes with a 3.5-millimeter patch cord in case your device does not have stereo Bluetooth

The Jabra Halo fits awkwardly over the ears and does not feel like it is securely in place; Call quality suffered when in a noisy environment, and we did not like the touch-sensitive volume controls

The Good Good voice quality in both directions. Simple controls and subtle design. Comfortable. Easy pairing. The Bad Bad music quality; occasional interference. Expensive for what you get. Twitchy touch controls. Wired listening still needs a battery charge.

Good voice quality in both directions; Simple controls and subtle design; Comfortable; Easy pairing

Bad music quality; occasional interference, Expensive for what you get, Twitchy touch controls, Wired listening still needs a battery charge

Just Google it or here in Australia you can check out the Optus World stores or go to minidigital.com.au or Dstore.com.au Key Specifications of the Jabra HALO: Bluetooth® wireless technology * The HALO is compatible with any Bluetooth (A2DP) ® wireless technology device and 3.5 mm.

Bluetooth headsets get a bad press. Although they are amazingly practical, allowing you to use your phone whilst keeping your hands free, they've always had something of an image problem.

Good audio performance; look good; 3.5mm accessory cable; lightweight; folding arms

Can leak sound; lacks advanced calling functions

The Jabra Halo is an attractive stereo Bluetooth headset that's easy to use.

Jabra may be known for their small, somewhat stylish Bluetooth headsets, but they don't limit themselves to those. The company's Halo is a multi-use stereo headset that works for calls but is also designed to handle media applications, like listening to music, watching videos, and that sort of...

The idea is brilliant - a good sounding wireless headset that will pair to both Bluetooth on phones and computers - simultaneously

Flawed execution; Pairing and reconnecting with the phone or the computer was a nightmare; I would be able to pair with one, but not switch to the other, and then I couldn't get back to the device I was paired with; It was a nightmare

The Jabra Halo, designed essentially for the iPhone and iPod touch, utilises Bluetooth audio streaming in order to deliver a portable, wireless headset. The unit, at first glance, appears pretty simple, with a single plastic band forming the outer structure.