Lucyd - Lyte Bluetooth Audio Sunglasses - Eclipse

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• Rated 4 out of 5 stars

  Speakers Are Great For A Supplement Device

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  DESIGN: These come in a low-profile attractive design. I think they look great. They are very comfortable. But I wish they would add some rubber to allow them to stay in place. Instead they slide easily on your face leading to constant adjustment. It comes with a soft and hard carrying case which are great. They fold up nicely and take up very little room. They are polarized with UV400 rating meaning they block 100% of UV light. However, with the lenses being so small I found I still got a lot of light through the sides and top of the shades. SOUND QUALITY: These work similarly to how truly wireless earbuds work. Where each arm having a speaker and a battery and operate separately from each other and when both are turned on they will pair to each other. With them being so low-profile you don’t have a lot of range to get good bass response as the resonance chamber is tiny and with them not going directly into your ears it can’t utilize your ear canal like earbuds can. Due to all of this (low-profile design, being separate from your ear, small speaker) you are left with nearly no bass and a very treble focused sound that can come across as harsh, especially at louder volumes. However, there is still mid-range making male voices and female voices sound goodish. These get VERY loud to the point I think they could damage your hearing. I found that I preferred them on my iPhone to be about 25 – 30% in a quietish environment and about 50 – 60% in a loud one. I found I liked spoken word (audible books, conversations, media) better than I liked music. As a lot is lost in music but normal speaking sounded pretty good. Best way I can explain it is a higher end gaming microphone type sound. It won’t blow your socks off and you shouldn’t expect them to sound great. In the end I wouldn’t buy these for their sound quality but more I want semi-nice sunglasses and them having speakers and a microphone is a bonus for when I do forget my earbuds, if I’m constantly in and out of somewhere taking on and off my glasses, if I don’t want to look like I’m listening to anything, if I want to maintain full situational awareness, if I’m getting directions in my car in maps, or need to answer a quick phone call. In other words, as a supplement device over a main device. MIC QUALITY: I was pleasantly surprised which isn’t to say these are great. Just not as terrible as I was expecting. When I was in a controlled environment (with little wind or ambient noise) these sound really good (again think standard headset microphone sound). But once I added a moderate amount of wind or noise it went downhill. If you are in a quiet environment, you could easily use them for calls. But if you aren’t then the other end may keep the conversation short and sweet. PROS: - Attractive low-profile design. - Polarized with UV400 Protection - Gets plenty loud. - Mostly intuitive on-board controls. - Good battery life w/ alright charge time. - Excellent microfiber cloth carrying case. - Excellent low profile/foldable hard case. - Buttons are easy to find, responsive, and feel good when pressed. - That I can keep full situational awareness while listening to something while out and about while protecting my eyes. - Good for voices (audible books, script focused shows, conversations). CONS: - Proprietary charging cable. While neat means if it breaks it makes it harder to replace. Also, it is magnetized which is appreciated but still difficult to plug in as the cord is stiff and is enough to pull it off if not careful. - Lenses appear to be thin with large openings on the side which let in a lot of light/sun. I much prefer my other sunglasses as they are built to limit sun from all angles. - Plastic lens don’t have any rubber on them. Which makes them slip down my ears and nose even when not sweating or exercising which leads to constant adjustment. Adding a bit of rubber to the nose piece and arms would help greatly. - Sound quality is below average for music. Very treble focused with no bass. Which is to be expected with this design. - Sound bleed is real with these above 25% volume. - Microphone is acceptable. CONCLUSION: The design on these is a double-edged sword. On one side you have very attractive low-profile sunglasses that have speakers without anyone knowing that. Where a lot of the competition the arms are huge and ugly. But with that low-profile design you don’t get as good of acoustics which leaves you with a treble focused sound. Which works well for voice and media but not for music. Sunglass frames are polarized with UV400 rating providing good protection. But with the open design I found they didn’t block as much light as I’m used to with my other sunglasses. Especially, since the sides have the lowest profile which looks good from an aesthetics point of view but blocks zero sun. So, my recommendation is if you are looking for sunglasses that are attractive with good protection for your eyes and want some speakers to supplement them while out and about for occasional use these are a good option. If you plan on constantly using these to listen to music or media, then I’d skip them and go with ones with larger arms or even better dedicated wireless earbuds.

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  This review is from Lucyd - Lyte Bluetooth Audio Sunglasses - Darkside

  Posted 4 years ago by SirGalahad

• Rated 4 out of 5 stars

  Worth a Look

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  For over a week, I tested out the Lucid Lyte frames for performance and quality. Below are my findings, and overall conclusion. Pros: • Really comfortable – The frames can be worn for extended periods of time. They are comfortable than other smart frames and traditional glass that I have worn. For me, this was a major concern given my prior experiences with other smart glasses. Fortunately, this device worked great for me. • Great Battery Life – Since this device requires charging two ports instead of one, the device operates using 2 individual batteries functioning as one. I’m not a fan of the design, however, this allows to increased runtime which is hard to argue against. I’m very satisfied with how well the battery held up. • Cool looking frames – These glasses are very stylish and have a pleasing aesthetic to them. They’re high-tech, but blend in perfectly with other sunglasses. Additionally, these frames have a neutral look to them which makes them ideal for any person. • Prescription Ready – I wear traditional glasses so it was important for me to be able to get Rx lenses installed. Major kudos to the manufacturer for including this ability. Cons: • Average Build Quality – One of my biggest gripes with the Lucid Lyte pertains to the build quality. Most glasses are built using plastic. Yet, these frames felt a little hollow with the amount of material used. Truthfully, I worry if they will hold in the event of accidentally falling from a nightstand or from my face. • Weak Magnetic Connection – One of the mini battles I encountered with this device was not charging time, but rather connecting the actual charger. The magnets do not provide a strong connection. With the slightest movement, either connector may unnoticeably loosen and disrupt the charging process. This is a minor concern, but still deserved to be pointed out. • Average Audio – The audio for this device can sometimes come off flat. I wish the sound was more defined and crisper. Audio fidelity will definitely be an issue for anyone who considers themselves an audiophile. In conclusion, the Lucyd Lyte Sunglasses still have a ways to go, but they’re worth a trial run in my opinion. They’re stylish, innovative, and comfortable. On the downside, there is work to do. The magnetic connectors aren’t very reliable, but a dedicated charging dock would make things much easier. The build quality could be more stable even if plastic is being used. Also, clarity in the audio could be better as well. If this was a pair of earbuds, bone conduction headset, soundbar, or another similar device then my assessment would be a bit harsher. Because these sunglasses with tiny speakers then ability will be limited. Despite all of the above listed improvements, the Lucid Lyte Sunglasses can still be enjoyed casually. Battery life is adequate. Even if the battery life were to give out on this device, it still would be ready for regular usage as traditional sunglasses. I enjoyed using these frames, but I look forward to the next version of these glasses.

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  Posted 4 years ago by HBCUgrad13

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Stylish and Sound Combined

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  --- SETUP --- The Lucyd Sunglasses are quick to set up. Simply hold either the left or right buttons on the temples of the glasses to turn them on and have your mobile device set to bluetooth. The Sunglasses will appear, select them, and you’re ready to listen to your tunes. --- FEATURES --- These frames feature smart assistant compatibility, 6.5-8 hours of music and calls per charge, noise-canceling microphone, polarized, UV400 lenses, user-friendly physical-button controls, 50-foot range, Bluetooth 5.0, and Rx ready. --- EXPECTATIONS and PERFORMANCE --- Out of the box, the sunglasses look very stylish. The frames are transparent and the lenses have a reflective, metallic look. I turned them on immediately, as they had charge in them. I was able to pair them to my iPhone Pro Max 12 in about 30 seconds and I was listening to my podcast in less than a minute. I went on some errands and I was using them so I could listen to my choice of sound. I switched between podcasts, music, and audiobooks. I was able to listen to everything with no problem, but I did have to raise the volume at louder environments, such as the mall. While walking around and shopping, two people complimented me on the glasses. I shared with one of them that they had speakers in the temples, and they exclaimed that they didn’t even know such tech existed. The glasses themselves do a great job of protecting my eyesight from the sun while walking and driving against the sunlight. This is actually my third pair of bluetooth sunglasses. The issues I’ve had with my previous pair is that they all have tried to push touch controls on the temples; this has always given me mixed results. The Lucyd Lyte sunglasses have physical buttons. To pause, raise/lower the volume, or skip/rewind a track, you have to push on either the left or right metallic physical buttons near the hinges of the glasses. This was a welcomed change in my smart glasses as there was less guesswork from the eyewear as to what I wanted it to do. To lower the volume, you press the left temple button once every time you want to lower it. To raise the volume, you use the right temple button. To play or pause your audio, you press either of the buttons twice. To skip a track, you press the right button three times, and to rewind the button, you press the left button three times. The button presses are fairly intuitive and easy to understand. The fact that they are physical buttons eliminates the guesswork of finding where the touch controls would be. While being away from my phone, the connectivity remained. Sometimes, I would go back to my apartment to get something and my phone stayed in the vehicle. The music continued seamlessly and without dropping audio. Speaking of not dropping audio, phone calls are very clear. Since the microphone has noise-canceling capabilities, my own voice is clear as well when speaking back to my callers. The only issue I had was at the beginning of setup. I couldn’t get the volume to work with the button presses. All the other functions worked fine except the volume. What I did was unpair the sunglasses from my phone and re-paired them. After that, all functionalities have worked well. Lastly, if you are a prescription-glass wearer, these glasses are Rx ready. I spend more time using my prescription glasses vs. my prescription sunglasses. I will be going to the doctor to change the prescription on these as the frames and the audio create a great user experience that I want with me at all times. --- APPROVAL --- I recommend these glasses to someone who spends a lot of time under the sun and wants to enjoy music without covering their ears. I also encourage prescription-glasses users to give these a try to level up your traditional eyewear.

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  Posted 4 years ago by Trobadour