Altec Lansing BackBeat 903

170 reviews

Feb, 2025

Positive
sound (21)
usability (14)
portability (12)
comfort (12)
bass quality (6)

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reliability (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 170 reviews of Altec Lansing BackBeat 903. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Comments about the bass quality and portability are overall positive. The comfort and usability are also appreciated. Many are critical about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Altec Lansing BackBeat 903 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Altec Lansing BackBeat 903

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of Altec Lansing BackBeat 903 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the price and bass quality. The durability and comfort are also mentioned favorably. There are some negative views about the reliability, and reviews about the portability and usability are mixed.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for Altec Lansing BackBeat 903

alaTest has collected and analyzed 49 user reviews of Altec Lansing BackBeat 903 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com.

55% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Expert review by : Sahas Katta (skattertech.com)

Altec Lansing BackBeat 903 (Review)

Doing away with wires has been a continuing trend for over a decade. From radios, TVs, and mobile phones to today's Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology, just about every gadget we use is doing wireless. Portable media players such as the iPod and Zune offer...

Sep, 2009

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Review: Altec Lansing BackBeat 903 Wireless Stereo Headphones

Altec packages 903 about as simply as possible: a power adapter is included for easy recharging, but nothing else; the headphones are what they are. They come with sculpted cone-like rubber earpieces built in, channeling their 14mm speaker drivers'...

Overall, BackBeat 903 offers a number of very real advantages to users looking for wireless stereo Bluetooth music and calling headphones, including impressive broadcasting capabilities, a design that's acceptable visually, and a reasonable price tag;...

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Altec Lansing Backbeat 903 review

The Bluetooth-enabled Backbeat 903 is a real wireless winner

Detailed, open delivery, comfortable, microphone is a nice touch

Only that the on-ear controls are not fully compatible with the iPhone

The perfect partner for your Bluetooth-enabled portable

Oct, 2009

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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Altec Lansing BackBeat 903 Bluetooth headphones

We all want to rid ourselves of the wires when it comes to listening to music on the go, but are the Altec Lansing BackBeat 903 Bluetooth headphones the way to do it? We get listening, and talking, to find out. So what's the verdict? Well they sound...

Bluetooth headset performed well, easy to set-up

Design is fairly uninspiring, uncomfortable when wearing a collar

So what's the verdict? Well they sound good (always a bonus with headphones) producing a well balanced sound although certainly not as good as a dedicated "wired" pair from Shure or Sennheiser.

Apr, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Wife loves it

Works great for my wife when she works out. Doesn't have to have ipod on her can have it in her pocket and still be wirefree. Phone calls are easy to answer and changing from one to the other device effortlessly. She lost it recently and requested...

Some phone calls were lost changing from device to speaker on phone

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

ALTEC LANSING BackBeat 903 Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Headphone - Retail

No wires. Great sound for what I want to do, listen to music. Connected to my Touch Pro just fine

The phone aspect sucks, however, it is still not a bad product

Dec, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Junk

I should have listen to other reviews.

Good when using the phone

Very short range, when you put them in your pocket they will cut in and out. Power button problems, and now they just don't turn on at all

Dec, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Amazing

If you like the fit of in the ear and hate those loop behind in ears you find at Target and other cheap imitation styles. Have no fears. This pair fits like in the ear with the security of behind the ear. Perfect design.

This equipment is really better then I expected for the price. I was worried about the sweat being an issue. I assume users who have experienced hardware failure are probably profuse sweaters and have longer hair which covers the device while in use....

Audio quality is great not superb but when you have 300 dollar headphones to cpmare these with what do you think the outcome will be ; Sometime they feel awkward if you have a collar shirt or windbreaker on. I found myself tilting my head forward...

Dec, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

very comfortable

very comfortable, beats the cheaper Motorola version which I lost under some car tires. easy to sync up. controls are much better placed. voice up/down does not take any guessing. good value. hope i won't lose it under another car tire again

few times I could hear dial-out tone, but can't hear the music player of my g1 android phone. fix was reboot to the phone. low battery after 4-5 hrs of continuous use. static voice transmitted even though reception was fine

Oct, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Excellent

Great sound quality and excellent range. I read a review here about the headphones failing after getting swet on them. I go running with mine on and have had no issues after just over a month of use. These are the best bluetooth headphones I've ever used

The price. I wish they were a little less but with tech toys you do tend to get what you pay for

Oct, 2009

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