I assume by $150 headphones, the OP is referring to the JayBird BlueBuds X's.

I personally also tried to find cheaper bluetooth headphones, but the Plantronics model wouldn't stay in my ear (and the sound quality was less even), another pair I tried wouldn't hold up, etc. Finally I just bought the Jaybird's and they've worked great. They have the best sound quality, the most durable, the best fit, and they've just straight up worked the best.

I used the Plantronics BackBeat 903+ for working out at the gym - they were very comfortable, the sound quality was good enough, but they're not good for like, biking, because they don't totally seal in your ear.

I tried the Plantronics BackBeat GO 2 - they wouldn't stay in my ears. They had really good high range, but a nearly complete lack of bass, also wasn't fond of that.