Packaging

The Snake 2 comes in a VERY long box that makes you wonder for a minute if there is a keyboard inside the box. Dimensions aside, the bright yellow packaging attracts the eye and a transparent window in the middle gives a view of the headset. The front side highlights the key features of the Snake 2 and the rear side mentions some of the specs in multiple languages along with a few pictures of the headset.

Opening the box reveals only the headset and the user manual. Don’t panic, remove the cardboard and you will find the other stuff hidden under it. Here’s is what you’ll find in the package.

Snake 2 (silver or black)
Battery (inserted)
Car charger
Installation piece
Privacy headset
User guide
Quick guide

Design

The Snake 2 is made entirely of plastic and features a nice glossy finish. The front side of the headset features two speakers that rest on either sides of your neck just below the ears when installed. This optimal speaker placement results in the best sound quality. The Iqua logo is engraved just beside the right speaker grill.

The headset features a groove on the back with rubberized strips that lets you attach it to the headrest with the supplied supporting bracket. Three screws keep the headset in place once installed.

The mouthpiece extends from the headset with a swiveling mechanism that allows you to adjust the mouthpiece to just the proper height. The only two buttons on the Snake 2 are present on the edge of the mouthpiece and they allow you to turn on / off the headset, answer / end calls, redial the last number, mute calls, and transfer calls to the phone. These buttons are a little too hard to press for my taste but that’s nothing to complain about.

The mouthpiece ends in the actual microphone surrounded by a LED light that glows in either red or blue. A continuous red light means the Snake 2 is charging and alternately flashing blue and red lights indicate that the headset is in pairing mode.

The rear side of the mouthpiece houses the mini USB charging port and a 3.5mm port that lets you plug in an earphone in case you need a little privacy when your wife is in the passenger seat!

The overall build quality of the Snake 2 is great except for the volume slider on the bottom side of the mouthpiece, which is a little too sensitive and also wobbly. The swivel mechanism would’ve been impressive had it been any smoother.

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