JBL - Endurance DIVE Wireless In-Ear Headphones - Black
Model: JBLENDURDIVEBLK
SKU: 6253457
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I got these earbuds 8 days ago, and for the most part I am happy. I *love* having onboard mp3s and going phone-free while still having music for my workouts and breaks. I also like the sound and the fit. The price is good: the JBL Endurance DIVE is $30 less than the only other comparable earbuds set (Sony Walkman) that I found with onboard storage. The controls have taken a little getting used to but have been functional for the most part. I only have two qualms, really. First, maybe 5% of the time I will still have challenges controlling my music, and it takes me an extra 10-30 seconds to play my song or what have you. I am hoping I will get better at the controls over time and with practice. Second and unexpectedly, each time I wear them out in cold weather the earbuds hardware (maybe the speaker cone?) somehow makes one audible click and the sound goes softer temporarily. The effect seems to undo itself every time the earbuds warm back up, but then the cycle repeats if they get cold again. Not a big deal - I can still hear music at some volume regardless, no matter the temperature - just a little annoying to being listening to music happily outside in cold weather, then you hear a random click and the volume drops. I recommend that JBL do some cold air testing and maybe a little re-engineering for the next iteration. Besides getting used to the controls and the cold weather thing, though, I can't think of any other qualms. Everything accounted for, the onboard mp3s are the *real beauty* of this unit. Based on my 8 days of use, I recommend these earbuds for anyone looking for good sounding music with the freedom of onboard mp3 storage - so long as you are patient enough to learn the controls and especially if you do not plan to wear them in cold air. Again, I personally really enjoy the freedom of having onboard mp3s - that is the main differentiating factor and really the only reason to get a JBL Endurance DIVE versus some other model. Pros: *Convenience and portability. Having music without a separate device is awesome. I love the JBL Endurance DIVE for working out. Note I have not tried swimming with these - just running outdoors, working out at the gym, or basic indoor use. *Sound. I think these sound pretty good. They have also worked fine for phone calls. *Fit. The earbuds come with 3 different sizes of inner ear earpiece. *Charging. These charge with a standard micro USB; no fancy proprietary chargers here. Thank you, JBL. *Bluetooth mode works fine with my iPhone. No problems. Cons: *Cold weather use. When I wear these outside and the temperature is, say, below 50 degrees, there comes a point when I will hear/feel something click within the unit, and the volume will drop temporarily, until I bring it back into a warmer environment. *On/off controls. In my experience, the unit turns itself on when you hook it onto your ear, then turns itself off when you unhook it. There are times when I'm talking with a friend and I unhook one ear and then find that the unit has turned off. *1 GB storage is a little small. I would prefer 2 GB, 4 GB, or more.
Posted by Halbertando
These in-ear headphones are just what I was looking for... a waterproof, comfortable, bluetooth enabled connection to my favorite worship music or teaching whether I'm whitewater kayaking, biking, hiking or anything else for that matter. Awesome runtime and quick recharge are a winning combo. Storable mp3 capacity was a surprise bonus so I'm still being blessed even without my phone. If these ever die I'm buying more!!!
Posted by RiverChaplain
Works good but takes time to download music. Great product to help swim workouts be more enjoyable!
Posted by Andie
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Customers enjoy the Endurance DIVE Wireless In-Ear Headphones for their excellent sound quality, waterproof capabilities, comfortable fit, and long battery life. However, some users have experienced difficulty with the controls, connectivity, and volume adjustment.