Jaybird - RUN XT Sport True Wireless In-Ear Headphones - Black/Flash

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• Rated 4 out of 5 stars

  Not bad

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  So at this point the design is 2 years old. The regular price was at a bananas crazy $180. I got these on deal of the day for $50. So the sound is great. I think my music plays pretty dang good on these. I listen to mostly rock and weeknd. The app with the EQ is pretty cool. Now my actual strange beef with these. So these are for running right? With these on I can’t hear anything in my surroundings. Which is scary. Can’t hear a car coming or someone trying to get your attention. If the AirPods let 30% of your surroundings in even at full blast. These let 0% in. I know this is really great for some, and for others it’s scary. Thought I’d share that. They stick in my ears pretty good. Hasn’t fallen off. I have a huge head and small ears. Final verdict, I give these a thumbs up for only less then $75. Anything over, I give it a thumbs down. You do have to open up your Bluetooth settings and activate. It’s slower. AirPods are the best at that. The sound quality is not bad at all. They are louder then AirPods. With way more bass too.

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  Posted 5 years ago by Paparocket

• Rated 4 out of 5 stars

  Great choice for active athletes - waterproof!

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  These days, there are so many choices when it comes to wireless earbuds. Everyone company that makes headphones/earphones is introducing wireless earbuds! For the most part, all the ones I’ve tested so far are all very good as far as sound quality, (Apple, Bose, Jabra, and of course Jaybird). That said, a big part of the deciding factor may come from other criteria such as size, how well they fit and usability. This past week, I had the privilege to test the new Jaybird RUN XT! One of the major improvements over original RUN earbuds is the IPX7 water resistance rating. The original RUN did not have an IPX rating. What the IPX7 rating means is that these can be immersed in water up to 1 meter in depth. The rating scale of IPX 1-7 varies from water dripping on them, to being splashed with water and with 7, being immersed in water. Included in the box: 2 earbuds, 3 sizes of fittings, a USB cable and a charging case that resembles a giant pill. This charging case stores your earbuds and provides an additional 8 hours of charging time for a total of up to 12 hours! Setup: These earphones are very easy to setup, just like any other bluetooth device, you simply pair it to your phone. However, these can only be paired to one device at a time. If it’s connected to my iPad, I would have to manually disconnect it. Downloading the JayBird App will allow you to customize the sound, there are some sound presets or you can create your own sound profile. I found this app to be a must have as the sound quality out of the box was flat. With the app, you can “customize” your button settings. It’s basically standard mode, where you can use the buttons on the left and right earbuds to control music and use Siri for use to control volume. Not the most robust customization but good to have an option. I chose to leave it in default mode and use my physical phone buttons to control the volume. The app also has a “Find My Buds” feature that allows you to locate your earbuds if you misplace them. Usability: Each earbud comes with 3 outer and 3 inner fittings. I found the middle ones that came attached worked for me. Also, what I noticed is that these headphones have to be in your ear good and snug for the base levels to sound good. The rubber tip should be almost inside your ear canal. For me, that took a few seconds of fidgeting. The sound quality out if the box was okay, the equalizer settings on the app helped. The right earbud is the master, you can take off the left earbud and put it in the case and the right will continue to work. This is nice when you’re walking in the streets so you can be aware of your surroundings. If I take off the right, the left continues to work until I place the right info the case. Playtime: according to manufacturers specs, fully charged RUN XT’s can last 4 hours. Then you would use the charging case to charge them up again. The case can charge the earbuds up to 8 hours additional. A 5 minute quick charge provides 1 hour of use. In the week that I’ve used these, this seems accurate. When you place them in the case, the 3 LED’s let you know the charge status, green for charged and red on the middle LED lets you know the case itself needs charging. Pros: 1. I like the size of these earbuds, they’re not very large and don’t stick out much when you’re using them. 2. Secure fit - With 3 sets of silicone inserts, finding a comfortable fit should be easy. I used these while jogging and working out at the gym, I did not have any issues with them falling out. After a few minutes, you forget they’re there. 3. Play time of 4 hours +8 hours with the case is very good, the charging case measures about 3” and 1 1/2” in diameter (see my “cons”). 4. Very good sound quality, on a scale of 1-10, I would give these a 7 for sound. Cons (in the order of annoyance): 1. When I’m in a music app and switch to video, such as YouTube, the sound disconnects. I would have to pause and hit play for the audio to come through the earbuds. 2. Intermittent drop out - the left earbud occasionally disconnected on me. 3. Case design: the case, although attractive and sturdy, is an oval pill. For men’s pant pockets, it’s on the large side. Also, I find the button to open the case can be inadvertently pressed easily. When I had it in my gym bag and weekend bag, it opened a few times accidentally. When that happens, all the audio is routed to the earbuds when I didn’t want it to. See my photo for size comparison as compared to another brands. 4. Button placement: the button on the earbuds is on the end of the earphone, to press the button, you have to press it towards your ear, this can sometimes be uncomfortable as the earphones are already deep in your ear. 5. If you plan on using these for phone calls, note that these are mono, the voice comes out of the right ear only. Overall, in spite of the cons I’ve listed, they are very nice and capable earbuds for active individuals. If you are concerned with water hazards (mud runs perhaps) or sweat a lot, these would be the earbuds you want. If the IPX7 rating is not critical, check the offerings from other brands before jumping in these.

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  Posted 6 years ago by Gizmo

• Rated 4 out of 5 stars

  Comfortable, Waterproof and Great Sound!

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  To be honest, my preferred earphone style is over-the-ear. But then, there are times when over-the-ear just won't work, like when working out, going for a long walk, or even when traveling. I've tried a number of lesser quality earbud headphones purporting to be good for such situations, but they either don't sound good, arent't comfortable, fall out and frankly, they just disappoint. I've just spent the last couple hours with my new Jaybird Run XT. I really like them for several reasons: They're super comfortable. They are amazingly adjustable and come with multiple extra pieces and earbuds in round and oval shapes and sizes, so you can truly customize the fit to each ear. They came pre-assembled with size 2, which for my ear is actually the perfect size. But if you need a different configuration, it's super easy to replace the surround and earbud to fit your ear size perfectly. Once you've got the right size, the design incorporates a finger that locks (quite comfortably) in your ear, so rigorous exercise won't jostle them out of your ears. The charging case is very compact and charging them for the first time was fast. In fact, you get an hour of play time in just 5 minutes in the case. A full charge from a low battery, takes just two hours. Nice. They're waterproof with an IPX7 housing, so a run in the rain or sweat in the gym won't cause any issues. But the most important consideration when choosing an earphone is sound. In this respect, these puppies really shine. Jaybird has an app you can download from your Android or Apple store, with videos on how to adjust the size perfectly and a simple, but very effective equalizer you can customize to your preference. Or you can choose from several preset equalization options or create your own equalization presets. Personally, for my listening needs, the flat setting was great out of the box. And that's in my humble opinion, the mark of a really good headphone in the first place. Operating these couldn't be easier. They're immediately ready to pair and can be paired before you even take them out of the charging case. Just tap the Bluetooth setting on your device, Jaybird Run immediately appears, tap it and voila, you're paired. Directions are provided on how to pair with another device so you can pair them with your phone and tablet if you choose. You can of course take a phone call by taping the right earbud to answer, then tap it again to end the call. A tap on the left earbud and you can access Siri or Google Assistant. And to skip to the next song or decline a call, just double tap the right earbud. I would have given these a full five stars, but the only reason I didn't is you get just 4 hours of play time on a single charge. The charging case will recharge them twice more without having to charge the case, but even lesser Bluetooth earbuds these days are offering longer play times without needing to charge again. Apple AirPods offer 5 hours of play on a single charge, and are in the same price range. Overall, I'm quite pleased with the Jaybird Run XT. They sound terrific, are well made, are super comfortable and should provide many hours of great listening, whether on a couch or the elliptical at the gym.

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  Posted 6 years ago by RBrylawski