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VR Sound Labs VRBT200V VR3 Review

When traveling with the 200v, I decided to try out a couple of tests, one, we called my parents, and from the back seat, the kids could speak with their Grandparents easily and clearly. I was told all the speaking sounded as if the kids were right next to the speakerphone. This was also done from the third row seating, and while it did start to become more difficult, conversations could be had. Of course trying to talk to somone with a car full of children can be a booger, but I needed to know how well the unit could register sound. Plus, it seemed that white noise and other low level noises were filtered out nicely.

Check out these specs from the official website:

Bluetooth Speaker Phone

  • Compatible with all Phones
  • Adjustable Wide Cool Blue Backlit LCD Screen
  • Rechargeable Battery with DC Charger
  • DSP Echo Cancellation and Noise Suppression
  • Auto Connection
  • Call Receiving and Rejecting
  • Call Waiting
  • Call Forwarding
  • Last Number Re-dial
  • Voice Dialing Supported
  • Caller ID for Last 10 Calls
  • Ring-Tone Supported
  • Mute
  • Built-in Microphone
  • E-Z Mount
  • Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
  • Power – 3.7v 900ma rechargable lithium battery
  • 10 hours standby
  • 3 hours talktime
  • Built in DSP and echo noise cancellation

The end thought is that this is a pretty decent device. The cost is manageable if you have a cell phone with a poor speakerphone function or if you are plain tired of having an earbud in your car. In the greater Seattle area, where they are about to start pulling people over for talking on their cell phones, this is an easy way to avoid that problem.

REPORT CARD : Microsoft Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kit
category rating comments
Quality 4 It is a meaty piece of equipment, not huge mind you, but a thick hunk of plastic with a beefy clip for your visor. Which by the way will need to be strong in order to hold this monstger up there. I have accidentally dropped it a couple of times and nary a mark has happened, nor has it stopped functioning perfectly.
Aesthetics 4 I would have preferred a bit more attractive looking machine other then a boxy looking thing, but the blue flip down screen does come across clear and the lack of several buttons make it seem streamlined.
Innovation 5 I would call this particularly innovative, as it did win the 2007 CES Wireless peripherals innovation award. Plus it does fill a needed and soon to be really needed gap for alternatives to ear buds.
Installation 5 Uh, you clip it on your visor and sync it with your phone.
Value 4 If you go to a cell phone store you can pay more or less for a blue tooth earpiece. The value is pretty average given the options that are available. The fact that this puppy is clear even from the back seat should speak volumes.
FINAL VERDICT: 4 out of 5 stars
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34 comments

M R Lujan May 30, 2015 at 11:02 am

I purchased a new one of thiese and I misplaced my instructions I do have the original box I got it at COSTCO how can I get a copy of the instructions…..Thanks

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D.O.M. May 6, 2013 at 11:41 am

works very nice. but got from a friend still has there numbers in it. how can i reset it to remove there info?

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JOY GRANIER October 31, 2011 at 5:50 am

i need instructions how to pait to my iphone4 cell phone for vr3 vrbt200

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Lee June 21, 2011 at 12:27 am

I have just bought one but my cell phone not finding the VRBT200V device even I tried to follow its direction. I am disappointed with ads on this product.

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Andre June 21, 2011 at 12:27 am

I bought a couple of months ago a VRBT100P, and never used before. This week I tried to use but I am having trouble to put it on. I did one time, and paired, after that did not work anymore.
Can you help me?

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Peggy--Texas June 21, 2011 at 12:27 am

I bought a used one on Ebay with no instrustions and can't get it to sync my lg rythmn.nned help.

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chris February 12, 2012 at 6:08 am Reply
Darren Thomson June 21, 2011 at 12:27 am

I found the instructions for all those that needed it… http: http://www.costco.com Images Content Misc PDF 222190.pdf

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WARREN GOFF June 21, 2011 at 12:26 am

Just like the rest of these folks, my unit will not pair.

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Angela H June 21, 2011 at 12:26 am

I also bought one without a manual. Were can I find the manual? Plaae advise. Also I have an Iphone and I am hoping it will work with it.

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sherry goulding June 21, 2011 at 12:26 am

i am very disappointed in this product as it sounds great but the clip is cheap and it broke off mine and now i can put it on my visor and its brand new only just from christmas

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Mar June 21, 2011 at 12:26 am

I have the same problem like most people. Tried (repeatedly) the

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Dor June 21, 2011 at 12:26 am

Thanks Richie. I spent a week trying to find a users manual online. I did what you said and now my new ENV 3 is paired with the VR3.

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Jorge Espinet June 21, 2011 at 12:25 am

Dear sirs, I have a motorola w490 and I'mm trying to pair the VR3. I have the VR# flashing red and blue for pairing and the phone won't recognize it.

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Bill Lipe June 21, 2011 at 12:25 am

I have a older VR3 device that plugs directly into car charge port but i can not remember how to sinc it with my blutooth phone can someone help me out

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Isellfun June 21, 2011 at 12:25 am

Is there a volume control? I've tried to play with the small "wheel" at the top, but not having any success. HELP

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Anahi Castro June 21, 2011 at 12:25 am

MY 12V DC Charger (VRBT-200V VRBT 200V) Broke. Can anyone tell me where I can purchase one or one that is compatable to this unit. It took me awhile to learn how to use it, but I do like the unit.

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TAylor June 21, 2011 at 12:24 am

The pairing code is 8888 info can be found at http: roadmasterusa.com downloads VRBT100P_eng.pdf

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Roger Hall June 21, 2011 at 12:24 am

I bought two units. I'm using one and the other is for my girlfriend. Mine works great, but she is having trouble. The TROUBLE is that we both have lost the instruction booklet. Where can I get one?

Go to Radio Shack for charging help. They have a gizmo which plugs into 120v and provides 12v charging to the plug which come with the new unit.

This unit is great, but it needs someone to write a better instruction booklet.

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Curtis June 21, 2011 at 12:24 am

I bought a used car at an auction and I just noticed the vr3 on the visor. I wanted to know if I could charge it with my usb port because I don't have the car charger cord.

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Richie June 21, 2011 at 12:24 am

Hold onto the second button until you hear a long beep and see 2 buttons flashing red and blue. Then use your phone to pair with the device and the code is "0000".

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James June 21, 2011 at 12:24 am

I lost the instructions on how to load this unit on my phone, could you tell me where I can obtain instructions on installing this unit on my cell phone?

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warren June 21, 2011 at 12:23 am

I purchase a new phone and it keeps asking for a code # which i don't have. What code is it requesting?

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ian June 21, 2011 at 12:23 am

I have just been given a vr3 but it did not come with instructions please could you tell me were i could pick some up

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Alan June 21, 2011 at 12:23 am

Go to your local Radio Shack… if they don't have a way to do it then you'll have to build one.

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D. Schweinberger June 21, 2011 at 12:23 am

Any suggestions for an AC power converter that I could use with 120 volt house current to plug this unit in to instead of the cigarette lighter connection on the car? It will not charge up unless my car key is "on" so I would like to charge it with a home AC connection.

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F PAUL June 21, 2011 at 12:23 am

hi,go to http://www.sewelldirect.com and look for wireless bluetooth products. and you will find your manual good luck paul

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Jeff Cox June 21, 2011 at 12:23 am

I bought one and can't get it sync'd with m phone. I keep trying to activate the Blue tooth search function. But nothing. Any comments or do you have a number or email to customer support…

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Bill June 21, 2011 at 12:22 am

Very helpful information, but I bought one that did not have a manual for setting up voice activation. Any idea where I can get a manual without having to buy another unit?

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Mario June 21, 2011 at 12:22 am

I received this vr3 but no book to show me how to paired. is there a web site where I can find info
thank you

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Michelle July 30, 2011 at 10:54 pm Reply
Luis Oyola June 21, 2011 at 12:22 am

i recently purchased the blackberry storm and i have not been able to paired with the VRBT200V any suggestion??

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Tyronne June 21, 2011 at 12:22 am

Very nice i like virtual so much

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Laqrry June 21, 2011 at 12:21 am

The instructions are on the back on the visor clip. Pairing code is 0000.

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