Audio playback
The sound sounds very separated. Bass and mid / tweeter does not hear like the same speakers, suggesting very suffering one hand bass effects and midtones conveys only very weakly. It sounds a bit like permanently 64 - to 96 kbit / s mp3.
Phone
This type headset (Neckband, hidden microphone) still has the problem that the microphone record everything that goes on sounds from the environment. That's when the Samsung SBH 170 somewhat better than other headsets because it is the only seemingly has a noise reduction or at least tried. To loud noise (traffic) comes through nonetheless.
The non-standard charging socket and a thick power supply without detachable USB cable can not be better darstehen the device.
I use the headset for calls to replace the Sennheiser M100 if this time is empty. Those looking for the best audio quality for Bluetooth neckband headset, which is not recommended by Samsung and I recommend the M100 from Sennheiser. 1 A sound, even at extremely low frequencies, crystal clear audio reproduction, but it is possible just under 100 Euro.