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TonySmith Posted
I like this pair for many reasons. That said, there is an easy fix for those who want to make them louder!!! I have some Earhoox that I bought for my iPhone earphones. By luck, they fit these Earpods perfectly. They were invented to keep your earphones from slipping out. What I found is they actually bring the earphones deeper into your ear and thus making the volume much better!!! The website I used to find these is http://earhoox.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=sas I would HIGHLY recommend looking into it, since I was almost ready to return this pair due to needing more volume. Another thing to consider, is your music source. If you are relying on iTunes, the volume output is weak. If you are streaming your music on Spotify, you'll have a Louder output and better BASS and clarity overall. Plus on Spotify, you can easily tweak the built in Equalizer to get all the Bass or Treble (and everything in between) you like. *With the Earhoox installed, it's just enough volume to keep me happy. Without.. well... not so much. I like that they are light and flexible. Quick charge. Was worried about the look at first, since I prefer and all Black (less is more) look, but I have to say, the Black and Blue look really good on.
Knightsky Posted
Style, comfort, battery life, and fit are great. The question to ask yourself before purchasing these is how much importance do you put on audio quality versus situational awareness. These do sound really good and are undoubtably acceptable, but due to the nature of non-in-ear headphones there is a sacrifice on sound quality. When you put a little pressure on these, thus pushing them further into your ear, you can hear the improvement in bass and dynamic range, but when you release is when you will realize the sacrifice made in order to allow sounds around you to come in. I often find myself bumping up against the max volume tone when I'm in a place with other noises around me, but do not necessarily need to hear those outside sounds. If you want to block out the world with these headphones, look else where, but if you want to have awareness of sounds around you or be able to comfortably have a conversation with someone while these sit in your ears then they are the probably the best option for sport bluetooth headphones. Also, the included armband with mine fits an iPhone 6 with a thin-ish case and was very useful, thus saving me from having to purchase one separately.
PSwag Posted
Initially the headset worked fine, then it stopped suddenly and would not take a charge. Nothing. There are several similar stories on Internet. Do NOT buy this expensive headset. Price does not match quality/durability.
DavidR Posted
These are by far some of the best bluetooth headphones I've owned and I've owned quite a few from the LG Tone Pro, the Plantronics Backbeat 805, and the Motorola Rokr S305 to name a few. These headphones top them all! Comfort: They're light, come with a few different size ear pieces which allow for the removal of the ear loops if you prefer. They're flexible and do not impede your laying on a bench nor do they come out of place. They don't move around a lot and pretty much feel like you're not even wearing anything at all. Durability: They are completely flexible and can be tossed around, twisted or scrunched up and put in your pocket and they just spring back to form once released/removed. They're waterproof so no amount of sweat, or rain are going to damage them. They come with an included carrying pouch (which also doubles as an arm band and can hold phones up to the size of an iphone 5S, but sadly does nothing for my Galaxy Note 4) Features: These are by far the simplest headphones to use. There is a charging port which uses a microUSB connector which is pretty standard. There are 4 buttons two on the left ear two on the right. Press and hold the right ear function button (the smaller one) to turn the headset on and off. When turned on, answer/end by tapping, or reject a call by holding the primary right ear button if held while receiving a call. You can also press the left ear primary (play/pause) button while on a call to mute and unmute. When not on a call, the left ear primary button plays and pauses music, and when the smaller function button is pressed and held the volume increases steadily with an audible notification of reaching max volume, while tapping that button decreases the volume in small increments. Tapping the right function/power button while the headset is on will also give an audible battery level notification indicating low/medium/high battery levels. Battery Life: In terms of battery life I can wear these for about 8 hrs of straight music play. After using these all week during my gym workouts I usually end up having to charge them by the weeks end. The Plantronics backbeat 805 put up slightly better numbers but at the expense of weight and comfort, and considering the unobtrusive nature of the Backbeat Fit their battery life is excellent.
HiFiWolfy Posted
Ordered online as we're not carried in store. Headset feels very solid and IS water/sweat proof which is one thing I like. It feels great on ears and no matter what I did, never popped out. Battery life was pretty solid as well, last about a week and moderate use which is good. The only real issue I could find was the over all volume wasn't crazy loud. Because of over all design it isolated background noise to begin with but the drivers weren't too loud themselves. It did a decent job to the extent that I couldn't hear others but that's it.
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CardboardPony Posted
Lets see I tried: Monsters BT Buds; Beats PowerBeats2; and Jaybirds. Only one that came close were the Beats, but when I ran outside (btw I'm training for half marathon) when it got warmer out they always fell out. Maybe too heavy or fittings were compliant w/ my ear design (LOL) - even after month of struggling w/ them I had to return them. The other two never stayed in my ears. Now these Plantronics are the best!! They stay in my ears (even on my hottest of runs), BT very reliable, and sound is very good ( i would argue better then any of the others). I get sound and fit is personal thing - but like me I ignored this brand for no tangible reason. The price and how well these work versus much more advertised and "image" centric brands - these should be your first stop. Sound great, BT stable, and don't FALL out! Been using them for 30days 6 days a week. No issues!! Great find! Hints: I have iphone 5s then 6 and kept in them in my flip belt or my pocket - I felt keeping BT device on my RIGHT side stabilized BT interference (better then other brands too). If you need on left and hear interference try moving to the right. Might be specific to where the BT is in the headphones (not sure). Also - battery life is very good. Works as advertised 6-8hrs before additional charge. When you turn them on it tells you battery life. Also, works w/out any issues w/ my apple watch (which also uses BT). Only negative is that need to be careful not to over turn the swivel ear piece. It may pop off. Don't worry snaps back in. Swivel allows for better fit adjusts 20-30 degrees (I think).
JustAnotherDad Posted
Needed a new pair of headphones for the gym, my requirements: cordless, "loud enough", stay in place - able to use on row machine and bench, sweat resistant, comfortable, and under $100. Actually, the Plantronics BackBeats met all of these requirements! Rereading, the requirements are not ordered - I sweat ALOT! Easy to insert over/in the ear, easy to pull out - One HUGE perk to note - the behind the neck band is flexible! The whole setup is so comfortable to wear; you can move around, lay back on a bench, the neck band does not get in the way, the earbuds don't pop out. Yet, I can pull them out, drape around my neck when needed. Bluetooth sound is good, have had ZERO problems establishing or losing connection to my phone. Because these are cordless, you need to have a routine to ensure they are charging between workouts. Micro-usb connection, you should have a couple of cords laying around. ;) Gym really blocks all cell reception, so have never used them to answer a call. Others I have tried: multiple polk audio headphones, the hanging on the ear set sound great (really great), but are quite painful for my big ears. The Polk ear buds sound decent but will not stay put - even on a treadmill. I purchased a pair of yurbuds from BB - were so painful I I returned them after one workout! So painful! Several pair of Sennheisers, the behind the neck were bothersome. The earbuds were decent, but the cord was so long I think I could skip rope with them. Yea, I sound picky. I finally found a set of headphones that are comfy, sound decent and really - just don't get in the way.
SuperPK Posted
I had the Motorola HD-11 before this and I really like it, but then after about a year the headset broke in the rubber by the ear. So I was worried that I wouldn't find anything decent. I read & watched a lot of reviews on all kinds of products before I bought this one. I couldn't believe how much better this is over the HD-11. The sound, it's lighter, softer on the ears and fits better in the ear. Its great for workouts and the office. This Rocks and yes I did and still do recommend this to a friend. Get one!
ayar Posted
Like I said above, the fit is great, especially for running or exercising. They definitely stay put. However, don't expect monstrous bass with these, as they are more of an "open ear" design.... They are made so you are not totally isolated, and can hear surrounding noise and traffic and/or hazards while exercising. Great for safety, but of course, without a tight seal, the low frequencies don't translate and some music will sound less powerful (things like hip-hop, or dance music etc... As for the signal, it was perfect, no dropouts at all. Great battery life too for a bluetooth device. These things are good for music, but even better for listening to podcasts or streamed talk radio and things like that. I like these headphones, and wouldn't hesitate to buy them again.
Byrd713 Posted
These headphones should've been my 1st choice. Originally,I purchased the jaybird wireless earbuds that were built for gym use, recommended by a sales associate but was unhappy with them. The sound quality was great,better than the wireless beats by dre earphones,but they would not stay in my ears with all my sweat. I found myself focusing on how I was going to keep them in my ears rather than focusing on my workout. I took them back & upgraded to the wireless beats by dre earphones. The beats were nice,lightweight,almost stayed in my ears throughout my whole workout but still could not stand up to my sweat & the other humid conditions the gym had to offer. I had them for 5 days before they went out on me & never came back on. I returned them and finally purchased The Plantronics BackBeat Fit headphones. Almost a month later & they are keeping up with me & my sweat...in the gym,sauna,steam room,pool and jacuzzi. I keep my head above the water when working out in the pool and the range is awsome. These headphones are affordable,straight to the point, have decent sound & for someone like myself who sweats alot...are a lifesaver. I would definitely recommend these to anyone who does cardio & sweats alot.
Erik Posted
These are great headphones! I own the Dre Power beats wireless headphones but wasn't getting the sound quality I wanted and felt it was WAY overpriced for the sound. These headphones however are awesome! I had to pricematch these with Amazon's because Best Buy was charging me $30 extra! NOTE bluetooth does NOT work underwater so don't expect to buy these headphones to enjoy music while swimming laps. The are WaterProof though which is great! I recommend buying a waterproof case with your phone as well, don't expect the armband that is packaged to protect your phone from the water. This a great buy for someone who wants headphones you can listen while doing water activities that has your head ABOVE water,
JimMA Posted
Bluetooth works well, I can walk around my house leaving my phone in one room and the headphones pick up the signal anywhere I go. Sound quality is decent, do not expect them to be audiophile grade however, as they were not meant for that. They sit loosely in the ears such that outside noises can be heard. This being the case, do not expect deep bass from them. Some people say the volume doesn't go high enough, but I feel they are plenty loud. They take a few seconds to get onto your ears but sit snug and the materials are very flexible so if you wanted to, you could easily toss them into your pocket. I haven't got them wet yet, so can't comment on their waterproof ability but packaging states they can be submerged for up to 30 minutes. I also haven't tried making a call with them, so can't comment there. I'd buy these again though, so far so good.
dsnyfn Posted
Great wireless headphones. I received these headphones as a Gift. They are easy to set up, easy to use and sound great. I have used them during my morning runs. They are very comfortable to wear, do not slip off and pair easily with my iPhone.
MaxWitherspoon Posted
Bought these for my girlfriend to use when running. They replaced some garbage $30 bluetooth earbuds not worth the trouble. No complaints for these, they hold well during running, good sound quality, and ease of use. Light weight and flexibility are a big plus, feel like they can take some abuse and still hold up which is huge for something of this use. Did the price match which made them right about the price point they should've been anyway, at full price I might have dropped a half star but the quality definitely lives up to expectations.
brandonrod27 Posted
Had to replace old set, came across these in store. Very solid overall. Decent sound and good battery life. Also lightweight. In ear fit is also solid.
Rick Posted
I have gone through multiple wireless headphones. I had Jaybird's but I couldn't get them to stay on , even though they had great sound quality . I swapped them for a pair of Beats . The Beats were junk , poor quality and the sound wasn't great. I decided to try the Plantronics , based on the great reviews. I will admit that the way that float on your ears, almost caused me to take them back. After, awhile I got used to them. The sound quality is fair, however Infound that they sound better than Beats and the are more durable. Plus , the cost is a little lower for what is considered a high end set. The phone side was awesome , as one would expect with Plantronics (something I also had an issue with Beats). These are very good headphones and I would highly recommend .
Camiflage Posted
Chose these in-store after getting and returning a different pair of another brand all in ONE night. In the past I have had terrible luck with in-ear style headphones. My ear openings (don't know what to call them LOL) were too small I thought bc all other in-ear types really hurt my ears! Some even scratched up the inside of my ear. These Plantronics are super comfortable and stay in during my runs and other gym activities. Great charge! Lasts days. Connects easily. SOUNDS AMAZING!!!
Wicnasty Posted
I didn't want to spend too much on headphones, so these definitely caught my eye. Sound is great, and wont move around when you're working out. Battery power is also pretty good, used them for about two days before I had to recharge. No need to splurge on big buck ones.
Wasabi Posted
Durable, good sound, no connection issues, and they STAY IN PLACE. Great battery life, and makes your phone battery last longer too. No problem to use these for a day of skiing. Unlike some models, the low profile design of these will not cause issues with things like ski helmets. They do *not* block all external sound, so you can hear things going on around you. This can be a pro or a con depending on what you want them for. For trail running, skiing, etc they are great. Sound quality is good, though of course not the same as a high end audiophile setup (but good luck trail running with those). Pros: * Good sound * Durable, no problems wearing on rainy days * Stay in place * Controls for music and phone are easy to operate * Good sound Cons: * None really. If they would stay just *little* farther in my ear it would preserve the best sound quality, but really nothing to complain about. Summary: If you're tired of finicky bluetooth headphones that fall out or are difficult to use, get a pair of these.
MilanT Posted
I was looking for a good set of headphones for the gym. I love these b/c the loop is flexible, so these work for my full gym routine. The sound is great and the range is really impressive. Also, these stay put in my ears much better than regular earbuds.