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(More customer reviews)I bought these headphones about one month ago to go on daily runs. I typically pair it with my HTC Evo, which I carry in an SPI belt. I received the headphones in a clear, minimalistic box with a tiny instruction pamphlet, a charger, and 2 extra sets of ear piece covers.
Pros:
- They work (most of the time - see below). The audio sounds good (but then again I'm not an audiophile) and is loud enough relative to Manhattan streets.
- They look awesome. People will sometimes stare or ask about them when I'm stopped at an intersection.
- The range is decent on the bluetooth connection. I can walk around my room and living room with no problems or drop in reception.
- They fit pretty snugly on my head and don't ever feel like they would fall off, although there are times when the ear piece slides slightly toward the front of my head, making it so that the music isn't directed directly into my ears.
- So far the headphones have been very durable. It looks exactly the same as the first day I got them and the ear piece covers haven't shown any wear as of yet.
Cons:
- The bluetooth pairing can sometimes be a serious pain. You have to turn on the headphones before turning on the bluetooth on the HTC Evo or it won't pair correctly. Sometimes it will pair but you won't be able to hear any music. Sometimes it will pair with headphones and the music sounds all jumbled and the controls won't work.
- Occasionally there will be moments when the music stops for a few seconds and then resumes.
- The controls can throw you off. The volume control doesn't control the volume on your device so you have to set your device music volume to an adequate level before changing it on the headphones - which can be a hassle if you didn't have it loud enough and then you need to take out your device in the middle of a run to change the volume.
- The fact that the left side has "fake" buttons makes the headphones seem a little cheap. I feel like additional commands (such as voice commands or play/pause) could have been programmed to make the use of these buttons.
- Price
All in all, I think is a good product for a run/workout but it does have its flaws. I would recommend it for its looks, durability, and wireless freedom, but just keep in mind that it doesn't always provide a frustration-free experience, especially for the price. Hopefully the can address some of the issues with bluetooth pairing and not-so-seamless music experience in their next iteration. In my mind this is worth 3.5 stars.
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