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Alexander B.
11.07.2019
6/10
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Плохо
обычная модель
- + Хорошее качество звука и шумоизоляция, неплохо сидят в ушах, причем без дурацких лепестков, которые только мешаются, раздражают уши и закрывают лампочку во время зарядки.
- - Через полтора года перестали держать заряд. Вскрытие показало, что вместо аккумулятора внутри стоит обычный конденсатор на 3.7F
Двойка за надежность. Выбросил в мусор.
Защита от пота оказалась лучше, чем у Jabra Sport Pulse Wireless, которая умерла меньше чем за год, и я сдал ее в магазин по гарантии.
Травин Дмитрий
21.10.2017
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
- + - Хорошее качество звука;
- Отлично держатся во время бега;
- Очень круто держат связь, вообще никаких проблем; - - Разболтались средние резиновые насадки, но за год будем считать это допустимым. Для ежедневного ношения заменил на foam.
Больше года использую их для постоянных тренировок, в основном бег. Так же езжу с ними на работу в общественном транспорте.
Очень доволен качеством звука. Недавно выбирал себе over-ear закрытые наушники в офис за 25-40к и почти все они звучали хуже или так же. Только пара моделей порадовали.
Просто отлично держат связь. По сравнению с другими наушниками и блютуз-устройствами просто как другая технология. Использовал с S7, сейчас с S8 plus. Запоминают несколько источников, поэтому очень просто переключаться между телефоном и ноутбуком.
Никаких проблем с удобством ношения или надежностью не было. Использовал средние накладки и резинки доя раковин - сидят как влитые и не давят. Бегаю в них 10+ километров и уши не болят, во время тренировки не вываливаются.
Работают как гарнитура. Собеседники на качество не жаловались, переспрашивать не начинают. Но сам себя не слушал в них.
Очень доволен качеством звука. Недавно выбирал себе over-ear закрытые наушники в офис за 25-40к и почти все они звучали хуже или так же. Только пара моделей порадовали.
Просто отлично держат связь. По сравнению с другими наушниками и блютуз-устройствами просто как другая технология. Использовал с S7, сейчас с S8 plus. Запоминают несколько источников, поэтому очень просто переключаться между телефоном и ноутбуком.
Никаких проблем с удобством ношения или надежностью не было. Использовал средние накладки и резинки доя раковин - сидят как влитые и не давят. Бегаю в них 10+ километров и уши не болят, во время тренировки не вываливаются.
Работают как гарнитура. Собеседники на качество не жаловались, переспрашивать не начинают. Но сам себя не слушал в них.
Попчиковский Павел
24.01.2018
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
- + Держат связь, хороший звук, долго играют, насадки и фиксаторы разного размера в комплекте.
- - Периодически теряют связь (телефон в левом кармане брюк). Однако потеря связи всегда происходит в определённых местах, возможно наводки от оборудования. Великоваты, в шапке неудобно. Через год использования растянулись крепления что амбушюров, что фиксаторов (лепестков). Очень легко слетают с самого наушника особенно при доставании или убирании в карман.
За исключением проблем с отваливающимися амбушюрами и лепестками наушники понравились. Сегодня вот потерял один лепесток с концами. Сижу, выбираю новые. Всё больше склоняюсь взять такие же, т.к. отдельно частей не найти а лепесток другого размера из комплекта не подходит (хм, может обрезать его). Следующая версия (X3 ) не очень нравится зарядкой, зачем-то добавили док станцию.
Fedorov Nikita
14.11.2018
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
- + Звук, эргономика. Отличные наушники для занятий спортом.
- - Через год использования (2-3 раза в неделю на тренировках) заряда еле-еле хватает на одну тренировку (около часа).
Ужасно недолговечный аккумулятор.
Barsukov Dmitry
27.02.2017
4/10
Оценка пользователя
Ужасно
- + Упаковка. Неплохо глушат внешние источники шума.
- - Удобство использования, эргономика. Цена/качество. Нет индикации заряда.
Купил, прочитав "рейтинг лучших наушников". Производитель обещал беспрецедентное удобство использования и возможность подстройки "под любое ухо".
До этого пробовал Bose и не понравилось то, что наушники не сидят плотно в ухе и пропускают все внешние шумы.
Наушники стоили 15000 и поначалу произвели солидное впечатление упаковкой и богатством комплектации (множество видов креплений и вкладышей из различных материалов).
В итоге, как я ни старался и ни комбинировал фиксаторы и угол крепления, добиться хорошей посадки категорически не удалось. Наушники оказались страшно неудобными. Постоянно выпадали, смещались, от фиксаторов очень быстро начинали болеть уши. В итоге эти хвалёные "всеразмерные" фиксаторы просто убрал - без них, с паралоновыми вкладками, держатся сносно.
Нет голосовой индикации заряда! о степени разряженности батареи можно только догадываться. Голос предупредит вас, что заряда осталось мало, минут за 10 до отключения - приятный сюрприз в начале тренировки.
В целом свою высокую цену категорически не оправдывают. Не взял бы и за три тысячи, какие там 15.
До этого пробовал Bose и не понравилось то, что наушники не сидят плотно в ухе и пропускают все внешние шумы.
Наушники стоили 15000 и поначалу произвели солидное впечатление упаковкой и богатством комплектации (множество видов креплений и вкладышей из различных материалов).
В итоге, как я ни старался и ни комбинировал фиксаторы и угол крепления, добиться хорошей посадки категорически не удалось. Наушники оказались страшно неудобными. Постоянно выпадали, смещались, от фиксаторов очень быстро начинали болеть уши. В итоге эти хвалёные "всеразмерные" фиксаторы просто убрал - без них, с паралоновыми вкладками, держатся сносно.
Нет голосовой индикации заряда! о степени разряженности батареи можно только догадываться. Голос предупредит вас, что заряда осталось мало, минут за 10 до отключения - приятный сюрприз в начале тренировки.
В целом свою высокую цену категорически не оправдывают. Не взял бы и за три тысячи, какие там 15.
Yeliseyev Nikita
02.02.2017
4/10
Оценка пользователя
Ужасно
- + Хороший звук с басами, особенно с foam-насадками, хороший дизайн самих наушников и коробки. Относительно удобно носить.
- - Отвратительное качество сборки самого изделия и надежность.
Неудобный кабель для зарядки в комплекте.
Первые заказал через друзей на амазоне (т.к. в Россию оттуда не поставляется эта модель). Ждал месяц, в итоге они оказались бракованными, просто не включались вообще, пришлось вернуть по почте в амазон. Вторые купил в Москве. Проработали ровно 4 месяца, сейчас тупо не включаются и не реагируют на управление никак. Т.к. покупал с рук (новые в коробке), то никакой гарантии, естественно, нет. Покупал на амазоне за 6500 руб. С рук за 9000. На тот момент в интернет-магазинах они стоили 15000 (при том, что более новая модель Freedom в США стоила $200)
В общем, за такие деньги слишком много рисков (американские форумы и комментарии на ebay и amazon в один голос говорят о низкой надежности).
Не советую связываться, т.к. вещь недешевая.
В общем, за такие деньги слишком много рисков (американские форумы и комментарии на ebay и amazon в один голос говорят о низкой надежности).
Не советую связываться, т.к. вещь недешевая.
Абрамов Сергей
19.03.2015
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
- + Звук, цена, комфорт, защита от пота и от дождя. Кнопки на ухе
- - Инструкция на английском
Выбирал между самсунг и сони, но прочитав их слабые стороны решил попробовать эту гарнитуру. Могу сказать, что первые ощущения хорошие, упаковка...
Скроменый эксперт
27.09.2015
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
CARE AND MAINTENANCE:
I'm going to knock down a star because the manual doesn't state how to clean the unit and makes it a bit difficult to even find the cleaning procedure on this specific item. Instead the PDF manual that you download from their website has a section at the end called "Warranty, Care and Maintenance", but all it does it circle you back to their website once again. Even then it still doesn't discuss anything about cleaning.
Nowhere do they explicitly discuss about care of the product. How do you clean it officially?
So I contacted the manufacturer via Live Chat and was advised you cannot clean under water. Now I'm not talking about submerging this product. I was told you only wipe it with alcohol wipes. So despite the product being sweat-proof, it cannot be cleaned with water. Sweat with mineral deposits is more destructive to a product than water. If you can't wash away the deposits, then over time it will break down the materials of the headphones. And guess what the warranty states:
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"As used above, the phrase “fail because of perspiration” means that the electronics in the product cease to function as a direct result of the effects of perspiration and excludes other causes of failure, including without limitation broken wires, cracked casings, and dead batteries, even if they may have some indirect relation to perspiration."
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The electronics of the product is warranted against sweat, but the parts that breakdown as a result of perspiration is not warranted. So what happens when the product seals break down from your sweat and then seeps into the electronics which then fails? It's a fine line and for an expensive item it's a very questionable product performance or lack thereof.
ORIGINAL REVIEW BELOW:
I'm not an audio snob. But I do care greatly about audio quality. I grew up on vinyl and CDs and I can tell the difference between general compressed MP3 audio without comparing the same source against a higher quality recording when listening through higher quality full frequency monitors.
I like buying equipment that give bang for the buck in terms of performance first and foremost and design secondly. I don't appreciate manufacturers that don't fully publish their specs including the frequency response capability.
I love that Jaybird discloses it's specs on the website so you know exactly the capability of what you're buying and you can expect the limitations:
Here are the excerpt manufacturer specs that I feel are important to know and are not published on the Box:
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Audio
Impedance: 16 Ohm
Speaker sensitivity: 103 +-2dB At 1KHz
Output 12mW RMS (with level limit)
Total Harmonic Distortion <5% (1KHz, 1mW)
Audio Format: 16-bit Stereo
Codec: Shift™ custom SBC implementation
Response Bandwidth 20-20000Hz
Driver Size: 6 mm
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth Class 2.1+EDR
Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz
Profiles: Handsfree 1.6, Headset 1.1, A2DP 1.2, AVCRP 1.4
Integrated Microphone
Type: MEMS omni-directional (2.75 x 1.85 mm2)
Sensitivity: -38 dB + /-3dB (1KHz, 0dB = 1V/Pa)
Battery
Play Time: 8 Hrs*
Standby Time: 250 Hrs*
Charging Time: Less than 2.5 hrs
Charging: USB (included)
AC power: DC 5V 1000mA
Type: 100 mAh Lithium Polymer
Pairing
No of Paired Devices: 8
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HOW DOES IT SOUND?
I've compromised with wireless audio with the advent of AirPlay which streams at a lossless codec (of course Apple's own) which means it transmits at CD quality (16 bit, 44.1kHz). For bluetooth audio, the streaming is still a highly compressed file and it's the manufacturer's task to decode that so it mimics CD quality sound signature. Right now aptX is the winning codec that people having been touting to be the nearest to CD quality sound. But with the Jaybird X2, they have created their own Shift codec which they tout as "Premium Bluetooth Audio".
I patiently waited as I fully charged the device for over two hours - the LED light glows red for charging and GREEN for fully charged. Once done, I simply pressed the middle button for 4 seconds to activate pairing. The iPhone quickly found the device and connected with no issues.
By the way there is a female voice prompt to let you know of the key functions - power on, power off, etc. It's not annoying and actually helpful so I don't have to look at the LED indicator and just keep on my ear throughout the day.
I was surprised at the quality of the audio. I was expecting to hear highly digitized sound due to the compression, but this one isn't as obvious as I was expecting. For a small 6mm driver this in-ear headphone giv
CARE AND MAINTENANCE:
I'm going to knock down a star because the manual doesn't state how to clean the unit and makes it a bit difficult to even find the cleaning procedure on this specific item. Instead the PDF manual that you download from their website has a section at the end called "Warranty, Care and Maintenance", but all it does it circle you back to their website once again. Even then it still doesn't discuss anything about cleaning.
Nowhere do they explicitly discuss about care of the product. How do you clean it officially?
So I contacted the manufacturer via Live Chat and was advised you cannot clean under water. Now I'm not talking about submerging this product. I was told you only wipe it with alcohol wipes. So despite the product being sweat-proof, it cannot be cleaned with water. Sweat with mineral deposits is more destructive to a product than water. If you can't wash away the deposits, then over time it will break down the materials of the headphones. And guess what the warranty states:
-----
"As used above, the phrase “fail because of perspiration” means that the electronics in the product cease to function as a direct result of the effects of perspiration and excludes other causes of failure, including without limitation broken wires, cracked casings, and dead batteries, even if they may have some indirect relation to perspiration."
-----
The electronics of the product is warranted against sweat, but the parts that breakdown as a result of perspiration is not warranted. So what happens when the product seals break down from your sweat and then seeps into the electronics which then fails? It's a fine line and for an expensive item it's a very questionable product performance or lack thereof.
ORIGINAL REVIEW BELOW:
I'm not an audio snob. But I do care greatly about audio quality. I grew up on vinyl and CDs and I can tell the difference between general compressed MP3 audio without comparing the same source against a higher quality recording when listening through higher quality full frequency monitors.
I like buying equipment that give bang for the buck in terms of performance first and foremost and design secondly. I don't appreciate manufacturers that don't fully publish their specs including the frequency response capability.
I love that Jaybird discloses it's specs on the website so you know exactly the capability of what you're buying and you can expect the limitations:
Here are the excerpt manufacturer specs that I feel are important to know and are not published on the Box:
----------
Audio
Impedance: 16 Ohm
Speaker sensitivity: 103 +-2dB At 1KHz
Output 12mW RMS (with level limit)
Total Harmonic Distortion <5% (1KHz, 1mW)
Audio Format: 16-bit Stereo
Codec: Shift™ custom SBC implementation
Response Bandwidth 20-20000Hz
Driver Size: 6 mm
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth Class 2.1+EDR
Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz
Profiles: Handsfree 1.6, Headset 1.1, A2DP 1.2, AVCRP 1.4
Integrated Microphone
Type: MEMS omni-directional (2.75 x 1.85 mm2)
Sensitivity: -38 dB + /-3dB (1KHz, 0dB = 1V/Pa)
Battery
Play Time: 8 Hrs*
Standby Time: 250 Hrs*
Charging Time: Less than 2.5 hrs
Charging: USB (included)
AC power: DC 5V 1000mA
Type: 100 mAh Lithium Polymer
Pairing
No of Paired Devices: 8
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HOW DOES IT SOUND?
I've compromised with wireless audio with the advent of AirPlay which streams at a lossless codec (of course Apple's own) which means it transmits at CD quality (16 bit, 44.1kHz). For bluetooth audio, the streaming is still a highly compressed file and it's the manufacturer's task to decode that so it mimics CD quality sound signature. Right now aptX is the winning codec that people having been touting to be the nearest to CD quality sound. But with the Jaybird X2, they have created their own Shift codec which they tout as "Premium Bluetooth Audio".
I patiently waited as I fully charged the device for over two hours - the LED light glows red for charging and GREEN for fully charged. Once done, I simply pressed the middle button for 4 seconds to activate pairing. The iPhone quickly found the device and connected with no issues.
By the way there is a female voice prompt to let you know of the key functions - power on, power off, etc. It's not annoying and actually helpful so I don't have to look at the LED indicator and just keep on my ear throughout the day.
I was surprised at the quality of the audio. I was expecting to hear highly digitized sound due to the compression, but this one isn't as obvious as I was expecting. For a small 6mm driver this in-ear headphone giv
Скроменый эксперт
05.09.2015
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
“SignalPlus™ skip-free music”, “SHIFT™” premium audio, X-FIT™ clip options, “Super-Capacity Battery HD™”, “Jenna™ voice prompts”, Liquipel™ Nano water-resistant coating… Yes, those are literally all actual trademarked terms on the back of the Jaybird X2s. Do they actually mean anything at the end of the day? Yes and no. But mostly no.
So what *do* you get for a $180 MSRP sport wireless earphone? Well, you get very well-designed packaging, a nice carry case, and ultimately, a set of sport earphones with competitive battery life, sufficient audio quality, and vastly more fit options than any other earphones in the segment.
> FIT, COMFORT, RUNNING
By far the X2’s greatest strength is the range of fit options offered. Three sizes of silicon ear tips, three sizes of foam Comply ear tips, three sizes of the ear fins, and cord clips that allow for under/over ear fitting as well as a tight or loose cord fit. It took an hour of trial and error to figure out which combination of all those things work the best. However, once I got things figured out, I was able to knock out a four mile run with no fit issues—the X2s stayed firmly in place with a strong seal. *IF* you can find a fit that works, these are great running earphones. As a side note, if you’re used to balance-armature IEMs like Shures or Etymotics, the X2s are traditional driver based so they have a much larger ear nozzle, are not as comfortable, and don’t insert as deeply into your ear canal; the seal I get on the X2 is far more delicate as the X2 almost sits outside of my ear canal, but the fins really work to keep the seal locked in without issue.
> BATTERY LIFE
When I was looking for a pair of wireless earphones for running a year ago, I scoffed at the price of the Jaybird BlueBud Xs and instead bought a $65 pair of the Plantronics BackBeat GO 2, which are so similar in design and concept to the BlueBud Xs that they might very well be made in the same factory in China. The one marked difference between the two is definitely in battery life. The Plantronics tend to average around 4 hours of use in my experience, and while I haven’t had the X2s long enough to fully assess the battery life on these, it seems pretty impressive and I have confidence they will last the 8 hours as advertised.
> SOUND QUALITY
Both the X2s and the Plantronics are designed around a 6mm traditional speaker driver (versus a balanced armature design). In some quick swapping back and forth tests, the X2s do have clearer sound and deeper bass compared with the Plantronics. I’ve got a dozen other headphones/earphones and so the X2s will not replace those for sound quality (i.e., as far as Bluetooth goes, I prefer my Sony SBH-80s and Def Tech Symphony 1s to these), they are more than sufficient to enjoy music while running or on the go. Note that these earphones are designed to seal to provide the best sound quality, so sound quality will be dependent on seal and fit. Also, while I prefer earphones that seal out noise when running, others don’t or consider that to be a safety issue, so take that into account as well when picking out a running headphone. Oh, and the Jenna™ voice prompts? The Plantronics have voice prompts too and they are as equally pointless.
> BLUETOOTH CONNECTION STRENGTH
The biggest problem with the Plantronic BackBeat GO 2s was the weakness in connection strength. I’ve got a large Nexus 6 phablet (too large for my arms) so I normally wear it against the small of my back when running; the Plantronics simply can’t handle this (especially in NYC where there is wireless interference EVERYWHERE). I run to music set to my running cadence (165-175 BPM) and so any skipping in signal ends up throwing my running off; I quickly switched back to wired earphones. I was hoping that the much vaunted SignalPlus™ in the X2s would solve these problems. So the bad news is that, as soon as I stepped outside my apartment and started my music, it already began cutting in and out. So much for “skip-free music”. The good news is that once I adjusted my phone a little bit and started moving, the signal seemed to hold a bit better. When doing a 4 mile loop in the park, away from most interference, the signal strength seemed to hold up for the most part. So in short: SignalPlus™ is not some skip free savior and I can get more than my fair share of skips with the phone behind me, but it at least appears to be a bit better than the BackBeat GO 2s.
> CONCLUSION
The Jaybird X2 is a competent wireless sport earphone. It offers a lot of fit options and decent enough sound quality, and so for many looking for a straightforward solution to a running headphone for which price is not an issue, then it is a safe bet to try. However, a lot of the X2 selling points are marketing hyperbole that make the X2s seem “great,” when they are just “good.” No, despite the SHIFT™ custom SBC codec, the Blueto
So what *do* you get for a $180 MSRP sport wireless earphone? Well, you get very well-designed packaging, a nice carry case, and ultimately, a set of sport earphones with competitive battery life, sufficient audio quality, and vastly more fit options than any other earphones in the segment.
> FIT, COMFORT, RUNNING
By far the X2’s greatest strength is the range of fit options offered. Three sizes of silicon ear tips, three sizes of foam Comply ear tips, three sizes of the ear fins, and cord clips that allow for under/over ear fitting as well as a tight or loose cord fit. It took an hour of trial and error to figure out which combination of all those things work the best. However, once I got things figured out, I was able to knock out a four mile run with no fit issues—the X2s stayed firmly in place with a strong seal. *IF* you can find a fit that works, these are great running earphones. As a side note, if you’re used to balance-armature IEMs like Shures or Etymotics, the X2s are traditional driver based so they have a much larger ear nozzle, are not as comfortable, and don’t insert as deeply into your ear canal; the seal I get on the X2 is far more delicate as the X2 almost sits outside of my ear canal, but the fins really work to keep the seal locked in without issue.
> BATTERY LIFE
When I was looking for a pair of wireless earphones for running a year ago, I scoffed at the price of the Jaybird BlueBud Xs and instead bought a $65 pair of the Plantronics BackBeat GO 2, which are so similar in design and concept to the BlueBud Xs that they might very well be made in the same factory in China. The one marked difference between the two is definitely in battery life. The Plantronics tend to average around 4 hours of use in my experience, and while I haven’t had the X2s long enough to fully assess the battery life on these, it seems pretty impressive and I have confidence they will last the 8 hours as advertised.
> SOUND QUALITY
Both the X2s and the Plantronics are designed around a 6mm traditional speaker driver (versus a balanced armature design). In some quick swapping back and forth tests, the X2s do have clearer sound and deeper bass compared with the Plantronics. I’ve got a dozen other headphones/earphones and so the X2s will not replace those for sound quality (i.e., as far as Bluetooth goes, I prefer my Sony SBH-80s and Def Tech Symphony 1s to these), they are more than sufficient to enjoy music while running or on the go. Note that these earphones are designed to seal to provide the best sound quality, so sound quality will be dependent on seal and fit. Also, while I prefer earphones that seal out noise when running, others don’t or consider that to be a safety issue, so take that into account as well when picking out a running headphone. Oh, and the Jenna™ voice prompts? The Plantronics have voice prompts too and they are as equally pointless.
> BLUETOOTH CONNECTION STRENGTH
The biggest problem with the Plantronic BackBeat GO 2s was the weakness in connection strength. I’ve got a large Nexus 6 phablet (too large for my arms) so I normally wear it against the small of my back when running; the Plantronics simply can’t handle this (especially in NYC where there is wireless interference EVERYWHERE). I run to music set to my running cadence (165-175 BPM) and so any skipping in signal ends up throwing my running off; I quickly switched back to wired earphones. I was hoping that the much vaunted SignalPlus™ in the X2s would solve these problems. So the bad news is that, as soon as I stepped outside my apartment and started my music, it already began cutting in and out. So much for “skip-free music”. The good news is that once I adjusted my phone a little bit and started moving, the signal seemed to hold a bit better. When doing a 4 mile loop in the park, away from most interference, the signal strength seemed to hold up for the most part. So in short: SignalPlus™ is not some skip free savior and I can get more than my fair share of skips with the phone behind me, but it at least appears to be a bit better than the BackBeat GO 2s.
> CONCLUSION
The Jaybird X2 is a competent wireless sport earphone. It offers a lot of fit options and decent enough sound quality, and so for many looking for a straightforward solution to a running headphone for which price is not an issue, then it is a safe bet to try. However, a lot of the X2 selling points are marketing hyperbole that make the X2s seem “great,” when they are just “good.” No, despite the SHIFT™ custom SBC codec, the Blueto
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I also a happy owner of the first version of these earbuds, the Jaybird Bluebuds X, and will offer some comparisons to the older, lower cost model.
Jaybird has just about perfected its X2 earbud package with the welcome addition of the comply tips, and revised ear wings. While the revisions to the X design do not appear to be significant on paper, they do have a profound effect on the overall experience while using the earbuds. I purchased the matte dark green "Alpha" color, use medium wing tips, with the large silicone earbud tips, in the standard behind the neck under ear configuration for most activities. If I'm going to be running a lot I will switch to medium foam comply tips.
Sound Volume:
The sound clarity of these headphones is excellent, and yes they are plenty loud. Anyone who needs louder volume than these headphones provide will have hearing issues within a few years anyway, don't listen to them. I've regularly used these mowing lawns and using a chainsaw as a form of semi hearing protection and can clearly hear music.
Sound Quality:
I regularly use Bose QC20i noise cancelling headphones due to frequent travel (ideal for plane noise) and can honestly say I don't notice a huge difference between the two for day to day use. Also note, I am not an audiophile, and use these two earbuds for significantly different purposes (sport vs travel). The highs are crisp, and the bass is excellent for an earbud. The reviewers whom have complained about the sound most likely do not have a proper seal/fit and therefore will not get the correct sound clarity, or volume. Lack of a proper seal/fit will most significantly affect the bass.
Fit/Design:
For those who have not tried Jaybird BlueBud X's before, you will love how small these are. The earbuds are only slightly larger than regular wired earbuds, and are not obtrusive like many other bluetooth earbuds are. The fit of the X2's far surpasses the former X design mainly due to the redesigned wing tips (which was excellent before anyway). The new tips are contoured to the shape of your ear (versus square) and are much more rigid, which holds the earbuds in place more securely. An added bonus for runners is the Comply ear tips. I actually prefer the silicone tips for most activities (more comfortable for me), however for running/jogging the comply tips hold the earbuds in your ear much better. The updated wing tips and comply foam tips are reason enough to purchase these over the former version (BlueBuds X).
Waterproof:
I have soaked both the X2's and X's in sweat for hours and had no issues with either pair. I have never wiped them down, or cleaned them off after use, just through them in a desk drawer or gym bag. The waterproof (sweat resistant) claim is no gimmick. (I have ruined a few cheap wired headphones at the gym from sweat)
Durability/Longevity:
The headphones feel strong, and seem to be extremely durable. I am never worried about damaging them at the gym, or doing other risky activities. They do not feel fragile at all, and as long as you use common sense and don't leave them somewhere they might get destroyed (IE: dogs, cats, pinching in center consoles, door panel, etc), I think these will last a very long time. I have had these almost a month, but have had the former BlueBuds X well over a year. The build is very similar, if not identical, which is good. My X's are still going strong with heavy outdoor use over the past year including, running, biking, snowboarding, weight lifting, lawn mowing, weed wacking, landscaping, and hiking. I anticipate these earbuds will last me a long time, and have peace of mind knowing the warranty is excellent if they don't.
Battery:
I generally use these headphones 4-5x a week for 1-2 hours each. I charge them on average once every 1.5 to 2 weeks. The battery is remarkable and has never been a concern of mine. The voice prompts remind you when the battery is low, and if you use an iphone you can see a battery indicator next to your bluetooth icon. A welcome addition would be the ability to set an auto off time via an app of some sort, I regularly find myself forgetting to hold the power button to turn them off after using them at the gym (very minor issue).
Bluetooth/Range:
Bluetooth is extremely easy to use, and I have found the range exceeds any headphone I have ever tried (regularly use them at 50+ feet).
Case:
I use the case primarily for holding all the accessories, in a drawer at home. It's nothing special but works fine for traveling if you don't want your ~$180 earbuds loose in a bag.
Comparisons to X:
The X and X2 headphones are very similar, for an extra $30 you get upgraded bluetooth/sound technology, updated winged ear tips, and a slightly revised earbud design. There is no longer an annoying beep when adjusting the volume, which is awesome.The fi
Jaybird has just about perfected its X2 earbud package with the welcome addition of the comply tips, and revised ear wings. While the revisions to the X design do not appear to be significant on paper, they do have a profound effect on the overall experience while using the earbuds. I purchased the matte dark green "Alpha" color, use medium wing tips, with the large silicone earbud tips, in the standard behind the neck under ear configuration for most activities. If I'm going to be running a lot I will switch to medium foam comply tips.
Sound Volume:
The sound clarity of these headphones is excellent, and yes they are plenty loud. Anyone who needs louder volume than these headphones provide will have hearing issues within a few years anyway, don't listen to them. I've regularly used these mowing lawns and using a chainsaw as a form of semi hearing protection and can clearly hear music.
Sound Quality:
I regularly use Bose QC20i noise cancelling headphones due to frequent travel (ideal for plane noise) and can honestly say I don't notice a huge difference between the two for day to day use. Also note, I am not an audiophile, and use these two earbuds for significantly different purposes (sport vs travel). The highs are crisp, and the bass is excellent for an earbud. The reviewers whom have complained about the sound most likely do not have a proper seal/fit and therefore will not get the correct sound clarity, or volume. Lack of a proper seal/fit will most significantly affect the bass.
Fit/Design:
For those who have not tried Jaybird BlueBud X's before, you will love how small these are. The earbuds are only slightly larger than regular wired earbuds, and are not obtrusive like many other bluetooth earbuds are. The fit of the X2's far surpasses the former X design mainly due to the redesigned wing tips (which was excellent before anyway). The new tips are contoured to the shape of your ear (versus square) and are much more rigid, which holds the earbuds in place more securely. An added bonus for runners is the Comply ear tips. I actually prefer the silicone tips for most activities (more comfortable for me), however for running/jogging the comply tips hold the earbuds in your ear much better. The updated wing tips and comply foam tips are reason enough to purchase these over the former version (BlueBuds X).
Waterproof:
I have soaked both the X2's and X's in sweat for hours and had no issues with either pair. I have never wiped them down, or cleaned them off after use, just through them in a desk drawer or gym bag. The waterproof (sweat resistant) claim is no gimmick. (I have ruined a few cheap wired headphones at the gym from sweat)
Durability/Longevity:
The headphones feel strong, and seem to be extremely durable. I am never worried about damaging them at the gym, or doing other risky activities. They do not feel fragile at all, and as long as you use common sense and don't leave them somewhere they might get destroyed (IE: dogs, cats, pinching in center consoles, door panel, etc), I think these will last a very long time. I have had these almost a month, but have had the former BlueBuds X well over a year. The build is very similar, if not identical, which is good. My X's are still going strong with heavy outdoor use over the past year including, running, biking, snowboarding, weight lifting, lawn mowing, weed wacking, landscaping, and hiking. I anticipate these earbuds will last me a long time, and have peace of mind knowing the warranty is excellent if they don't.
Battery:
I generally use these headphones 4-5x a week for 1-2 hours each. I charge them on average once every 1.5 to 2 weeks. The battery is remarkable and has never been a concern of mine. The voice prompts remind you when the battery is low, and if you use an iphone you can see a battery indicator next to your bluetooth icon. A welcome addition would be the ability to set an auto off time via an app of some sort, I regularly find myself forgetting to hold the power button to turn them off after using them at the gym (very minor issue).
Bluetooth/Range:
Bluetooth is extremely easy to use, and I have found the range exceeds any headphone I have ever tried (regularly use them at 50+ feet).
Case:
I use the case primarily for holding all the accessories, in a drawer at home. It's nothing special but works fine for traveling if you don't want your ~$180 earbuds loose in a bag.
Comparisons to X:
The X and X2 headphones are very similar, for an extra $30 you get upgraded bluetooth/sound technology, updated winged ear tips, and a slightly revised earbud design. There is no longer an annoying beep when adjusting the volume, which is awesome.The fi
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12.09.2015
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Designed primarily for sport use, this Bluetooth set allows the freedom of being untethered. Ultimately, satisfaction lies in the fit, sound quality and battery life. This is my first pair of Jaybirds so I approached this new release without brand bias, but admit I expected, given the relatively high price point, quality.
No instructions or specifications are included in the box - -just a card directing the user to the manufacturer’s website. So, that was my first step because I could not locate where the micro USB port was hidden on the set in order to charge the battery.
Pop off the back of the right earbud (the one nearest the line controls) and the port is visible, plug in the included 9 inch USB to micro USB charging cable – I used a port on my laptop and it took just over two hours to charge out of the box. Note that the set was partially charged on arrival. There is a small red LED light glowing while charging which goes dark when charging is complete.
Pairing was efficient and uneventful – Jaybird X2 appeared on my Bluetooth listing on my iPod and also I also paired it with my laptop – instant connection. Getting a good fit took time but was worth every bit of effort. Usually medium tips work fine for me – generic sized ears, I guess – but I was not happy with fit or the sound when I used the silicone tips but things markedly improved when I moved to the Comply foam tips.
The sound went from tinny and disappointing to full blown excellence with that one small change. I listened for three hours to a variety of music genres and artists and the highs were crystal clear and the mid-range a solid presence and the bass rich although not over-powering. If looking for heavy bass, this is not the set.
The wings will need to be played with to find the correct size because individual ear shape is so varied, but again, take the time to find the right fit so they stay securely in place when used in any activity that involves motion so they are not jarred of the ear. While listening, I could still hear the surrounding noise which is important for safety but I was still immersed in the music.
The in-line controls are the same basic ones usually found – a plus, minus and a button in between. These three controls are used to increase or decrease volume, go forward or back to a song, and also control the phone answering capabilities. When I tested the phone – a friend called the built-in microphone worked well and we both could clearly hear each other.
One thing I have noticed with less expensive Bluetooth earbuds is that the sound drops-out more regularly as I wander further away from the music source, so I view this as a test of the built quality. While wearing the set I walked 60 plus feet away from the music source and did not experience a single skip or drop-out.
The twenty two inch cord between the earbuds is a comfortable length – I can easily reach the controls. I noticed that the volume has a decidedly lower range than in other sets I own. When listening to music I am usually fixed at a volume level just below the middle, but with this set that was too low. To achieve the same volume I had to play music at three-quarters volume.
I am not an engineer but I know from experience that playing earphones at top volume more quickly depletes the battery. The fact that the volume range is narrower may partially explain the extended battery life – and yes, I did get just over the eight hours of play before the battery was depleted. I mention this because if the user needs to consistently play at a high volume, this set may simply not be a good fit.
The case is rather oddly designed. It is not at all intuitive to open although not complicated to figure out the lid on this flexible hard shell case needs to be pressed into the opening on the base and to remove , squeezing the sides will open enough of a gap to get under the lid and pop it off.
Still, it is a little fussy for my tastes – a simple pouch would have been sufficient. I do like the foam holder for the ear tips. Usually nothing more than a baggie is included to hold all the pieces which must be arranged to sort – all eliminated with this little holder. The wings all fit neatly in the case but again, the case itself does not seem like much of an asset.
I like the way these earphones look and the way they feel in the ear and once a good fit is achieved, the sound, which is excellent. But I am slightly annoyed that small but legitimately non-intuitive features are not clearly handled inside the box. At this price point I want to see an effort to ensure the user gets off to a positive start.
The effort that went into printing a card ushering me to the website could have gone into a one page instruction sheet tucked in the box. After all, this isn’t a complicated technical manual that is available only on-line. The main reas
No instructions or specifications are included in the box - -just a card directing the user to the manufacturer’s website. So, that was my first step because I could not locate where the micro USB port was hidden on the set in order to charge the battery.
Pop off the back of the right earbud (the one nearest the line controls) and the port is visible, plug in the included 9 inch USB to micro USB charging cable – I used a port on my laptop and it took just over two hours to charge out of the box. Note that the set was partially charged on arrival. There is a small red LED light glowing while charging which goes dark when charging is complete.
Pairing was efficient and uneventful – Jaybird X2 appeared on my Bluetooth listing on my iPod and also I also paired it with my laptop – instant connection. Getting a good fit took time but was worth every bit of effort. Usually medium tips work fine for me – generic sized ears, I guess – but I was not happy with fit or the sound when I used the silicone tips but things markedly improved when I moved to the Comply foam tips.
The sound went from tinny and disappointing to full blown excellence with that one small change. I listened for three hours to a variety of music genres and artists and the highs were crystal clear and the mid-range a solid presence and the bass rich although not over-powering. If looking for heavy bass, this is not the set.
The wings will need to be played with to find the correct size because individual ear shape is so varied, but again, take the time to find the right fit so they stay securely in place when used in any activity that involves motion so they are not jarred of the ear. While listening, I could still hear the surrounding noise which is important for safety but I was still immersed in the music.
The in-line controls are the same basic ones usually found – a plus, minus and a button in between. These three controls are used to increase or decrease volume, go forward or back to a song, and also control the phone answering capabilities. When I tested the phone – a friend called the built-in microphone worked well and we both could clearly hear each other.
One thing I have noticed with less expensive Bluetooth earbuds is that the sound drops-out more regularly as I wander further away from the music source, so I view this as a test of the built quality. While wearing the set I walked 60 plus feet away from the music source and did not experience a single skip or drop-out.
The twenty two inch cord between the earbuds is a comfortable length – I can easily reach the controls. I noticed that the volume has a decidedly lower range than in other sets I own. When listening to music I am usually fixed at a volume level just below the middle, but with this set that was too low. To achieve the same volume I had to play music at three-quarters volume.
I am not an engineer but I know from experience that playing earphones at top volume more quickly depletes the battery. The fact that the volume range is narrower may partially explain the extended battery life – and yes, I did get just over the eight hours of play before the battery was depleted. I mention this because if the user needs to consistently play at a high volume, this set may simply not be a good fit.
The case is rather oddly designed. It is not at all intuitive to open although not complicated to figure out the lid on this flexible hard shell case needs to be pressed into the opening on the base and to remove , squeezing the sides will open enough of a gap to get under the lid and pop it off.
Still, it is a little fussy for my tastes – a simple pouch would have been sufficient. I do like the foam holder for the ear tips. Usually nothing more than a baggie is included to hold all the pieces which must be arranged to sort – all eliminated with this little holder. The wings all fit neatly in the case but again, the case itself does not seem like much of an asset.
I like the way these earphones look and the way they feel in the ear and once a good fit is achieved, the sound, which is excellent. But I am slightly annoyed that small but legitimately non-intuitive features are not clearly handled inside the box. At this price point I want to see an effort to ensure the user gets off to a positive start.
The effort that went into printing a card ushering me to the website could have gone into a one page instruction sheet tucked in the box. After all, this isn’t a complicated technical manual that is available only on-line. The main reas
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19.09.2015
10/10
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First, let me cover the most important thing to most of you reading this: The sound quality is great! I'd tried some other, cheaper, bluetooth headphones and earbuds a few months back, and they were pitiful. I had reached a conclusion that the current technology just wasn't advanced enough for decent bluetooth sound through earbuds, so I was ready to give up for the immediate future. Then I stumbled onto the X2s, which just hit the market in August 2015. I read some reviews on Amazon about the X2s, and some of the reviewers were saying that they weren't loud enough, while others said they were plenty loud. However, I also checked professional product reviews, which were generally positive, so I figured what the heck. I was a bit skeptical when I ordered these--especially since they cost so much for dinky little earbuds--and I was prepared to send them back if they sucked. The X2s came earlier this week. Immediately after I cracked open the box, I downloaded the instructions for the X2s from the Jaybird website, and I suggest you do the same, since they are very helpful. In any event, I charged them up, played around with the tips until I got them comfortable, and turned the earbuds on. To do that, you hold down the center button (there are three buttons) on the little bar that is part of the cable assembly that connects the earbuds to each other (in the picture of the X2s, it's on the left side of the cable. At that point, a woman's voice will come on telling you that the X2s are activated. Once I'd paired the X2s with my iPhone, the voice would first tell me that the X2s were activated, and then that the X2s were paired. You repeat that process to turn them off, and the voice tells you that you are powered off. Unlike some of the other earbuds, you don't get some annoying "beep" when you raise or lower the volume.
IIMPORTANT: I wanted to use the X2s with an iPhone 6. If you have an iPhone, and you want to use the X2s with it, make sure to go into "Music" and play around with the Equalizer Presets (Settings>Music>EQ"Presets). I found that setting the Equalizer to the "Late Night" Preset really cranked up the sound and deepened it. Also, make sure to turn off the "Volume Limit" in Music. I read online that you can also go into General>Accessibility>Hearing Aids, and activate the Hearing Aid Mode if you want the sound to be louder on the iPhone. I did that as well--you can decide if it helps you or not. So, once I did all that, the sound quality and volume was excellent.
I have wired Bose earbuds, and these don't sound all that dissimilar. The X2s don't have quite the fullness and depth, but they are one heck of a lot more convenient. Too often, I've pulled the Bose earbud jack out of the iPhone when I wasn't being very careful, which was a pain when you were trying to do even the most mundane physical activity. Conversely, you can turn on the X2s and forget about them.
RANGE: I find that I am getting good sound up to about 30 feet away from my iPhone, which means I can putter around the garage (where I've got my exercise equipment, etc.) or my office, and leave the iPhone plugged into a charger.
I also liked the connecting cable. When I was trying other headphones/earbuds, they often had these sill little plastic bars that go around the back of your head, or cables that were too short. Assuming that they were long enough to reach (some were not), they were uncomfortable. The cable on the X2s is about as long as one of the cables that you occasionally see on people who wear eyeglasses, that connect to the end of the glasses so that the glasses hang down on the person's upper chest for quick accessibility. I like that. I can either let the X2 cable hang down in front of or behind my neck, and they don't "pull" on my ears. Jaybird sent along three small clips so that you can shorten the extra cable if you want, but since I'm not using them for running, I haven't used the clips thus far .
Finally, a few words about the packaging. I buy a lot of small electronic gizmos online, and in my opinion this was the best packaging that I've seen. X2s are easy to get out of the box, and everything was made so that you could close the box back up pretty much like it arrived. Why should you care? Well, after you extract the X2s you probably won't care. However, if you're like me and you misplace things (especially small clips, earbuds, etc.) somewhat easily, they can be easily stored in the small box so that you'll know right where they are.
If there is any downside whatsoever, it concerns the little silicon box the X2s come in--and this is SOLELY a personal preference. The box itself is perfectly fine for stowing away and carrying the X2s, and it is just large enough to hold the earbuds plus the short USB charger that comes with the product. However, I ordere
IIMPORTANT: I wanted to use the X2s with an iPhone 6. If you have an iPhone, and you want to use the X2s with it, make sure to go into "Music" and play around with the Equalizer Presets (Settings>Music>EQ"Presets). I found that setting the Equalizer to the "Late Night" Preset really cranked up the sound and deepened it. Also, make sure to turn off the "Volume Limit" in Music. I read online that you can also go into General>Accessibility>Hearing Aids, and activate the Hearing Aid Mode if you want the sound to be louder on the iPhone. I did that as well--you can decide if it helps you or not. So, once I did all that, the sound quality and volume was excellent.
I have wired Bose earbuds, and these don't sound all that dissimilar. The X2s don't have quite the fullness and depth, but they are one heck of a lot more convenient. Too often, I've pulled the Bose earbud jack out of the iPhone when I wasn't being very careful, which was a pain when you were trying to do even the most mundane physical activity. Conversely, you can turn on the X2s and forget about them.
RANGE: I find that I am getting good sound up to about 30 feet away from my iPhone, which means I can putter around the garage (where I've got my exercise equipment, etc.) or my office, and leave the iPhone plugged into a charger.
I also liked the connecting cable. When I was trying other headphones/earbuds, they often had these sill little plastic bars that go around the back of your head, or cables that were too short. Assuming that they were long enough to reach (some were not), they were uncomfortable. The cable on the X2s is about as long as one of the cables that you occasionally see on people who wear eyeglasses, that connect to the end of the glasses so that the glasses hang down on the person's upper chest for quick accessibility. I like that. I can either let the X2 cable hang down in front of or behind my neck, and they don't "pull" on my ears. Jaybird sent along three small clips so that you can shorten the extra cable if you want, but since I'm not using them for running, I haven't used the clips thus far .
Finally, a few words about the packaging. I buy a lot of small electronic gizmos online, and in my opinion this was the best packaging that I've seen. X2s are easy to get out of the box, and everything was made so that you could close the box back up pretty much like it arrived. Why should you care? Well, after you extract the X2s you probably won't care. However, if you're like me and you misplace things (especially small clips, earbuds, etc.) somewhat easily, they can be easily stored in the small box so that you'll know right where they are.
If there is any downside whatsoever, it concerns the little silicon box the X2s come in--and this is SOLELY a personal preference. The box itself is perfectly fine for stowing away and carrying the X2s, and it is just large enough to hold the earbuds plus the short USB charger that comes with the product. However, I ordere
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17.09.2015
8/10
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I'm just gunna get right down to it and say that for working out and exercising these are the best headphones I've ever used.
The key there is "for working out or exercising", while they aren't completely uncomfortable, no matter which pieces i use I can't get them to be as comfortable as some of my other in-ear headphones/headsets have been.
What I can say is that once I figured out which ear pieces to use to get them to fit, they don't come out.
So I'll go over the rest
PACKAGING
Normally i wouldn't review the packaging but man, these are really nicely packaged. The box cover magnetically closes then inside is a plastic box that opens at the bottom, you slide out the assortment of plugs, 3 sets of silicone and 3 sets of foam in large, medium and small sizes, then slide out the headphones and the rubberized case that contains the bag of... ear anchors? I can't remember what they're called but they also provide 3 sets of those in different sizes.
Given all of the sizes and options you should be able to find a near perfect fit.
The rubber/silicone case is actually pretty nice feeling, it's stiff enough to prevent it from being crushed easily and flexible enough to pop it open without too much effort. You'd have to feel it to understand but it's a clever little design.
You can put the headset and all of the fit accessories in it if you wanted but i just keep the headset in it with the one set of silicone ear buds in my size.
COMFORT
Honestly, once they're in I can leave them in for a pretty long time. My first run (since I'm reviewing these for teh Vine program) I left them in a full 7 hours and by the end of those 7 hours, my ears hurt, bad. I tried them again later with the smallest ear buds and they were a bit more comfortable but I realized that they started hurting after about 2-3 hours for me. Not bad but enough to get uncomfortable.
Where i don't like them at all is getting them into your ears. Maybe I'm a freak but even the smallest ones felt big. What's interesting is this is not the case with my LG Tone Pro's and those are slightly bigger.
However, again, once they're in, they're not so bad and more importantly, they STAY PUT! Even when I'm sweating through a workout.
The other thing I have to mention is that they are incredibly light weight. It's seriously just two ear buds and a cord in between. They are tiny and weigh nothing but are built pretty solid from what i can tell.
SOUND
I have no gripes when it comes to the media audio in these.The music sounds as good as any other ear buds I've tried. It's not audiophile quality, these aren't Sennheiser HD800's, but they do sound pretty good. A little warm in some instances but overall the sound is nice and balanced.
The gripe I have is in the call audio and it's weird because it's not consistent. Sometimes I'll get normal audio, sounds like i have the phone to my ear or like my Tone Pro's. But sometimes I get a tinny kind of old telephone sound for the duration of the call. I've also had people have a hard time hearing me on occasion which is not a problem I've had with the Tone Pros' But this doesn't happen often so I'm not sure if it's me, the caller or the headset.
CONNECTIVITY
I'm using an old Samsung Galaxy S4.
This wasn't as easy to connect as some of my other headsets. My Tone Pro's paired without issue but these took some fiddling with the blue tooth settings. I also paired them with my Windows 7 PC and again, it took some fiddling and a restart but I got them to pair.
The thing i Dont like is that even though they are paired I still have to go into my bluetooth settings when i turn them on to tell my computer or phone to connect to them. But this is not always the case and it doesn't seem to matter which device I used last. It's kind of erratic.
Once they are connected however the signal is very strong and I can wander my apartment while my phone is left on my desk and still hear the music or maintain a call.
CONTROLS
I don't really care for the controls but they work. The long press feels too long and the order for short press and long press feels like it should be reversed.
A quick press on either the up or down buttons alters the volume, a quick press in the middle pauses or un-pauses the music, or if you are not listening to music it opens the helper so you can make a call with voice command.
Long press in the middle ends the call and on top and bottom it goes to previous or next track.
It sounds great until you try to use it. it gets kind of frustrating to me but maybe I'm just not used to the interface. I understand and appreciate the attempt to keep it simple but I just don't feel like they nailed it.
OVERALL
Overall I'm glad i got the chance to review these and I wear them everyday when i work out and every night when I go for my walks. I dont like
The key there is "for working out or exercising", while they aren't completely uncomfortable, no matter which pieces i use I can't get them to be as comfortable as some of my other in-ear headphones/headsets have been.
What I can say is that once I figured out which ear pieces to use to get them to fit, they don't come out.
So I'll go over the rest
PACKAGING
Normally i wouldn't review the packaging but man, these are really nicely packaged. The box cover magnetically closes then inside is a plastic box that opens at the bottom, you slide out the assortment of plugs, 3 sets of silicone and 3 sets of foam in large, medium and small sizes, then slide out the headphones and the rubberized case that contains the bag of... ear anchors? I can't remember what they're called but they also provide 3 sets of those in different sizes.
Given all of the sizes and options you should be able to find a near perfect fit.
The rubber/silicone case is actually pretty nice feeling, it's stiff enough to prevent it from being crushed easily and flexible enough to pop it open without too much effort. You'd have to feel it to understand but it's a clever little design.
You can put the headset and all of the fit accessories in it if you wanted but i just keep the headset in it with the one set of silicone ear buds in my size.
COMFORT
Honestly, once they're in I can leave them in for a pretty long time. My first run (since I'm reviewing these for teh Vine program) I left them in a full 7 hours and by the end of those 7 hours, my ears hurt, bad. I tried them again later with the smallest ear buds and they were a bit more comfortable but I realized that they started hurting after about 2-3 hours for me. Not bad but enough to get uncomfortable.
Where i don't like them at all is getting them into your ears. Maybe I'm a freak but even the smallest ones felt big. What's interesting is this is not the case with my LG Tone Pro's and those are slightly bigger.
However, again, once they're in, they're not so bad and more importantly, they STAY PUT! Even when I'm sweating through a workout.
The other thing I have to mention is that they are incredibly light weight. It's seriously just two ear buds and a cord in between. They are tiny and weigh nothing but are built pretty solid from what i can tell.
SOUND
I have no gripes when it comes to the media audio in these.The music sounds as good as any other ear buds I've tried. It's not audiophile quality, these aren't Sennheiser HD800's, but they do sound pretty good. A little warm in some instances but overall the sound is nice and balanced.
The gripe I have is in the call audio and it's weird because it's not consistent. Sometimes I'll get normal audio, sounds like i have the phone to my ear or like my Tone Pro's. But sometimes I get a tinny kind of old telephone sound for the duration of the call. I've also had people have a hard time hearing me on occasion which is not a problem I've had with the Tone Pros' But this doesn't happen often so I'm not sure if it's me, the caller or the headset.
CONNECTIVITY
I'm using an old Samsung Galaxy S4.
This wasn't as easy to connect as some of my other headsets. My Tone Pro's paired without issue but these took some fiddling with the blue tooth settings. I also paired them with my Windows 7 PC and again, it took some fiddling and a restart but I got them to pair.
The thing i Dont like is that even though they are paired I still have to go into my bluetooth settings when i turn them on to tell my computer or phone to connect to them. But this is not always the case and it doesn't seem to matter which device I used last. It's kind of erratic.
Once they are connected however the signal is very strong and I can wander my apartment while my phone is left on my desk and still hear the music or maintain a call.
CONTROLS
I don't really care for the controls but they work. The long press feels too long and the order for short press and long press feels like it should be reversed.
A quick press on either the up or down buttons alters the volume, a quick press in the middle pauses or un-pauses the music, or if you are not listening to music it opens the helper so you can make a call with voice command.
Long press in the middle ends the call and on top and bottom it goes to previous or next track.
It sounds great until you try to use it. it gets kind of frustrating to me but maybe I'm just not used to the interface. I understand and appreciate the attempt to keep it simple but I just don't feel like they nailed it.
OVERALL
Overall I'm glad i got the chance to review these and I wear them everyday when i work out and every night when I go for my walks. I dont like
Скроменый эксперт
14.09.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
***UPDATE October 1 2015***
I mentioned below that the battery level indicator had not been updated - and while that is technically true, in iOS9 the battery level percentage is given much more accurately in the notification center pull-down. Simply swipe down from the home screen and right there under "today" it displays both your phone's remaining battery and the Jaybird X2's in percentage points. Very useful if you are paranoid about running out of juice.
*** =ORIGINAL REVIEW***
You want the best Bluetooth earbuds? Wondering if these X2's are worth the extra cabbage over the already stellar Jaybird Bluebud X? At first glance, the X2 seems to be a minor cosmetic upgrade from the Buebuds X and in some senses that is the case. After testing these out (as much as you can in a couple of weeks) I'm pretty sure they are the way to go. I was actually sold as soon as I fired them up - right out of the gate the new sound blew me away. They sound so much richer and are even louder than the old model, and all the other little improvements are just gravy. Sweet gravy.
So, they are louder and sound better. The battery also lasts a little longer. My old X's usually last 5 or 6 hours. I've yet to run these out after 6 and I just charge them every other day out of paranoia. The second biggest improvement is in the microphone. Whereas before I dreaded taking calls on the X. I'm not even sure my wife realizes I'm using these. The Bluetooth connection is (seems) better - I've never had problems before, but I've had zero drops. They look better - they are basically the same "Frankenstein Bolts" design, but they've done away with the chrome accents in favor of matte black (that's what I got anyway).
The company didn't redesign the physical earbuds much at all, actually. Of course I wish they were smaller, but this is still the most compact Bluetooth design out there (as far as I've seen). Once they're in your ears they disappear - to you at least, as long as you don't try to lay the side of your head on a pillow. Jaybird has improved the "wings" supposedly, but I've never needed those. I use foam tips and they hold them in amazingly well. The nice thing is that they've packed in a whole set of foam tips this time around. In fact, ComplyFoam has designed a new line of tips specifically for Jaybirds. They do have a noticeably wide "stalk" and it took a little magic to get even the biggest cored tips to fit. Unfortunately they haven't yet made a Tsx version (my fave), so I'll probably keep on using those, but the new green ones are easier to install. They are available only from Jaybird as of now, but the folks at Comply told me soon you can order directly from them as well.
There is also a case which is just about a as pointless as the old case. However, the included flat micro USB cable is the same great cable that came with the old model.
Two more gripes: the instructions are now mostly online. The packaging is just as extravagant, but somehow they decided to get rid of the nice booklet that had detailed steps to fitting and using the included strap-shorteners and other convenient-to-have info. Now there's just a tiny card and a suggestion to visit them online. Second, they didn't update the software to improve the battery level readout. On the iPhone at least, the battery strength is displayed on the screen next to the Bluetooth symbol. But it's only got three settings: full, part full, and running on empty. I've used others that have 5 or so levels, wand it was more useful (partly because the battery didn't last half as long).
The voice-feedback works identically to before: a nice female voice tells you when you've connected or if you've powered them on or off and a few other things - it sure beats interpreting beeps. The controls have changed a little though, they no longer beep every time you change the volume or the track. I guess it's better?
Really, the new sound signature and better battery are enough to make these worthy of an upgrade. The rest really is not such a big deal. So if you want to save $40-$50, the old Bluebuds X are still a great option, but these are the way to go if you are starting from scratch or just looking for the best. If you've never used Bluetooth buds before you are in for a treat - wireless is so much more convenient in every way, especially if you commute or exercise or ever listen through headphones. And these are the most wireless, best sounding buds there are.
I got mine for free, but I've bought so many pairs of the old ones I think it's buyback time.
I mentioned below that the battery level indicator had not been updated - and while that is technically true, in iOS9 the battery level percentage is given much more accurately in the notification center pull-down. Simply swipe down from the home screen and right there under "today" it displays both your phone's remaining battery and the Jaybird X2's in percentage points. Very useful if you are paranoid about running out of juice.
*** =ORIGINAL REVIEW***
You want the best Bluetooth earbuds? Wondering if these X2's are worth the extra cabbage over the already stellar Jaybird Bluebud X? At first glance, the X2 seems to be a minor cosmetic upgrade from the Buebuds X and in some senses that is the case. After testing these out (as much as you can in a couple of weeks) I'm pretty sure they are the way to go. I was actually sold as soon as I fired them up - right out of the gate the new sound blew me away. They sound so much richer and are even louder than the old model, and all the other little improvements are just gravy. Sweet gravy.
So, they are louder and sound better. The battery also lasts a little longer. My old X's usually last 5 or 6 hours. I've yet to run these out after 6 and I just charge them every other day out of paranoia. The second biggest improvement is in the microphone. Whereas before I dreaded taking calls on the X. I'm not even sure my wife realizes I'm using these. The Bluetooth connection is (seems) better - I've never had problems before, but I've had zero drops. They look better - they are basically the same "Frankenstein Bolts" design, but they've done away with the chrome accents in favor of matte black (that's what I got anyway).
The company didn't redesign the physical earbuds much at all, actually. Of course I wish they were smaller, but this is still the most compact Bluetooth design out there (as far as I've seen). Once they're in your ears they disappear - to you at least, as long as you don't try to lay the side of your head on a pillow. Jaybird has improved the "wings" supposedly, but I've never needed those. I use foam tips and they hold them in amazingly well. The nice thing is that they've packed in a whole set of foam tips this time around. In fact, ComplyFoam has designed a new line of tips specifically for Jaybirds. They do have a noticeably wide "stalk" and it took a little magic to get even the biggest cored tips to fit. Unfortunately they haven't yet made a Tsx version (my fave), so I'll probably keep on using those, but the new green ones are easier to install. They are available only from Jaybird as of now, but the folks at Comply told me soon you can order directly from them as well.
There is also a case which is just about a as pointless as the old case. However, the included flat micro USB cable is the same great cable that came with the old model.
Two more gripes: the instructions are now mostly online. The packaging is just as extravagant, but somehow they decided to get rid of the nice booklet that had detailed steps to fitting and using the included strap-shorteners and other convenient-to-have info. Now there's just a tiny card and a suggestion to visit them online. Second, they didn't update the software to improve the battery level readout. On the iPhone at least, the battery strength is displayed on the screen next to the Bluetooth symbol. But it's only got three settings: full, part full, and running on empty. I've used others that have 5 or so levels, wand it was more useful (partly because the battery didn't last half as long).
The voice-feedback works identically to before: a nice female voice tells you when you've connected or if you've powered them on or off and a few other things - it sure beats interpreting beeps. The controls have changed a little though, they no longer beep every time you change the volume or the track. I guess it's better?
Really, the new sound signature and better battery are enough to make these worthy of an upgrade. The rest really is not such a big deal. So if you want to save $40-$50, the old Bluebuds X are still a great option, but these are the way to go if you are starting from scratch or just looking for the best. If you've never used Bluetooth buds before you are in for a treat - wireless is so much more convenient in every way, especially if you commute or exercise or ever listen through headphones. And these are the most wireless, best sounding buds there are.
I got mine for free, but I've bought so many pairs of the old ones I think it's buyback time.
Скроменый эксперт
05.09.2015
10/10
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Великолепно
Youtube star MKBHD advised me to buy either the new Jaybird X2 or the original ones because they're a lot cheaper now. I bought the original ones first, I wasn't satisfied so I bought the X2 which met all my needs. The Original Jaybird X alone, I'd give it zero stars because it just wouldn't fit in my ears and keeps falling out making them useless to me. However, I can see myself giving it a 4 star if I upgraded it with the Comply Foam Tips. Now, let me tell you why the X2 is perfect, and worth the extra forty something dollars to me.
Fit and Comfort
These headphones really stay on!! I do a lot of freestyle jump roping, so I am constantly hopping. Lots of random movements too, not just linear running. I'd do side to side, back and forth, high jumps for double unders, and criss cross. The original failed to stay in my ears because the ear-tips were completely useless personally for me even if I used the ear fins. The X2 ear fins are a bit different, I'm not sure if the new improved ear fins makes a huge difference but the real winners are the comply tips that comes with the X2 that are specially made for these headphones. People who upgraded comply foam tip for their original one would understand it's a little frustrating trying to put them on because you would have to force them in due to lack of compatibility.
Side note: All my earphones, I'd always preferred wearing small ear tips and if I lose the, I'd settle for the medium ones. I always hated the large ear tips. I don't know the science behind it but for me, I'd have to use bigger ear tips for these Bluetooth headphones or else they would just keep falling out of my ear. I think it's because the earphones are a lot heavier than regular earphones due to the extra weight of the built in battery and wireless Bluetooth technology each side, you have to compensate by using bigger ear tips. Even the small comply foam ear tips is useless to me. To my surprise, I'm currently using the large comply ear tips. So if you're planning on upgrading comply to your original ones, get the bigger size. Did I mention that all the silicone ear tips are useless to me regardless of size. Get the Comply PLEASE!
Battery Life
I like to listen to my music really loud. My phone would be 90-95% max and so are my jaybird. I got three and a half gym session before the battery depleted from fully charged. That's somewhere five to six hours worth of music. Not eight hours, but understandable that I'm getting less because louder music would require more juice.
Sound Quality
They sound really good. This is from a guy who owns the popular ath-m50x headphones. Just don't expect a lot of bass though. I just wish the original and the X2 would be a bit louder when I'm at the gym to get me really pumped up. I guess the Bluetooth technology is still not there because my regular non-wireless earphone can be a bit louder.
Bluetooth Connection Strength
It's great, never really had a problem.
Carrying case
This might be an unpopular opinion. I liked the original's carrying case more than the X2's. With a little tweak with the original's case, it's really easy to open and close it for those people who are having a hard time. It's just a personal preference. Nevertheless, both carrying case would protect your jaybirds so don't worry about it too much.
The biggest game changer upgrade from the originals to the X2
The originals, whenever you pressed the volume up or down. It would interrupt your music by making a beeping noise. The X2 doesn't anymore!!
Conclusion: These headphones will really stay in your ears thanks to the new fins and comply ear tips. From my understanding, Jaybird has a better battery life than most of the popular wireless headphones at the moment. These headphones sounds awesome! I really think the X2 is worth the upgrade even if you have the originals. If you never owned a pair of Jaybirds and debating whether to go for the now cheaper original or the new X2. I'd strongly advise the new X2. You'd most likely have spend money on the comply ear tips anyways and that can cost you anywhere$12-20. New fins that supposedly be better!! Just save yourself the frustration. I really tried to make the original ones work. I spent like five hours worth of trial and error.
Fit and Comfort
These headphones really stay on!! I do a lot of freestyle jump roping, so I am constantly hopping. Lots of random movements too, not just linear running. I'd do side to side, back and forth, high jumps for double unders, and criss cross. The original failed to stay in my ears because the ear-tips were completely useless personally for me even if I used the ear fins. The X2 ear fins are a bit different, I'm not sure if the new improved ear fins makes a huge difference but the real winners are the comply tips that comes with the X2 that are specially made for these headphones. People who upgraded comply foam tip for their original one would understand it's a little frustrating trying to put them on because you would have to force them in due to lack of compatibility.
Side note: All my earphones, I'd always preferred wearing small ear tips and if I lose the, I'd settle for the medium ones. I always hated the large ear tips. I don't know the science behind it but for me, I'd have to use bigger ear tips for these Bluetooth headphones or else they would just keep falling out of my ear. I think it's because the earphones are a lot heavier than regular earphones due to the extra weight of the built in battery and wireless Bluetooth technology each side, you have to compensate by using bigger ear tips. Even the small comply foam ear tips is useless to me. To my surprise, I'm currently using the large comply ear tips. So if you're planning on upgrading comply to your original ones, get the bigger size. Did I mention that all the silicone ear tips are useless to me regardless of size. Get the Comply PLEASE!
Battery Life
I like to listen to my music really loud. My phone would be 90-95% max and so are my jaybird. I got three and a half gym session before the battery depleted from fully charged. That's somewhere five to six hours worth of music. Not eight hours, but understandable that I'm getting less because louder music would require more juice.
Sound Quality
They sound really good. This is from a guy who owns the popular ath-m50x headphones. Just don't expect a lot of bass though. I just wish the original and the X2 would be a bit louder when I'm at the gym to get me really pumped up. I guess the Bluetooth technology is still not there because my regular non-wireless earphone can be a bit louder.
Bluetooth Connection Strength
It's great, never really had a problem.
Carrying case
This might be an unpopular opinion. I liked the original's carrying case more than the X2's. With a little tweak with the original's case, it's really easy to open and close it for those people who are having a hard time. It's just a personal preference. Nevertheless, both carrying case would protect your jaybirds so don't worry about it too much.
The biggest game changer upgrade from the originals to the X2
The originals, whenever you pressed the volume up or down. It would interrupt your music by making a beeping noise. The X2 doesn't anymore!!
Conclusion: These headphones will really stay in your ears thanks to the new fins and comply ear tips. From my understanding, Jaybird has a better battery life than most of the popular wireless headphones at the moment. These headphones sounds awesome! I really think the X2 is worth the upgrade even if you have the originals. If you never owned a pair of Jaybirds and debating whether to go for the now cheaper original or the new X2. I'd strongly advise the new X2. You'd most likely have spend money on the comply ear tips anyways and that can cost you anywhere$12-20. New fins that supposedly be better!! Just save yourself the frustration. I really tried to make the original ones work. I spent like five hours worth of trial and error.
Скроменый эксперт
18.09.2015
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
Jaybird X2 Sport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
Manufacturer: JayBird
Color: Black
Amazon price: $179.99
The Jaybird X2 Bluetooth headphones (or should I say, earbuds) are well into the premium price range. They include everything you need to achieve a good fit - and a good fit is absolutely mandatory. The two earpieces that contain a Bluetooth transmitter and a Lithium-Ion battery are connected by a flat, tangle-free cable that is 22 inches long. Included are clever cord clips that let you adjust the cord length so that it fits comfortably either under your chin or behind your head. A good fit is essential if you run, spend time at the gym or hike.
Built into the cable is the usual pinch-switch: Volume Up/Down, Pause/Play, Skip Ahead/Back, and Answer/Hang-up a call.
I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to have the proper fit when using in-ear headphones. Tinny, scratchy sound without good bass response is almost always a result of a poor fit. The Jaybird X2’s include silicone ear tips and Comply foam ear tips in small, medium, and large sizes. In addition, three sizes of flexible silicone ear fins are included. These fit into the shell or bowl of your ears to assure good, firm placement. I like to use these with the Comply tips. In case you are not familiar with Comply foam, you roll it between your thumb and forefinger to compress it and when you insert it in your ear canal, you hold it in place for a few seconds as it expands again. The result is a good tight fit that isolates all but the loudest noises. (Do NOT run on city streets with these because you won’t hear traffic).
The earphones work well when worn with the cable under your chin or behind your neck. They can also be used when turned upside-down with the cable running over your ears and around the back of your head. The fins are necessary in this position. Once you find the position that suits you best, you make an S in the cable to shorten it appropriately and secure that with small clips provided for a more permanent, personal configuration.
The Jaybird X2’s are manufactured to be sweatproof and carry a lifetime warrantee covering that. Hidden inside the earpiece closest to the cable switch, is a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. Included with the earphones is a Micro-USB to USB cable that plugs into this earpiece to recharge it. Jaybird claims an eight-hour battery life before a recharge is needed. I find that to be about right in most circumstances.
These headphones and the charging cable nestle in a case that was a mystery to me when I first saw it. It’s a semi-flexible silicone rounded square with a nice soft-touch finish. It looks like a black bar of soap and it isn’t immediately apparent how it opens. When you squeeze the case a split appears near the top. A moderate fingernail pull opens the removable lid. It feels a bit odd, but it works surprisingly well. Closing it is a simple matter of pressing the lid back on until it snaps in place. The case is pocketable and seems secure and dust-proof.
It goes without saying that you must have a good, snug fit inside each ear canal to appreciate the sound quality of these earphones. If the fit is correct, the sound quality is pretty good. The bass is a bit soft but consider the size of the drivers here. The midrange is very natural and the high end is clear and transparent. If you are at the gym or running hard all bets are off as fine distinction of audio is difficult. I find that gusty wind makes a rushing sound if I am walking outdoors. I also need to have the cable secured well or it makes noise when it rubs and bumps against my body.
So, to conclude, these earphones produce good sound. Getting the right fit deep in your ear canals can be tricky and requires quite a bit of experimentation. You’ll be disappointed by the sound quality until you achieve the right fit. They cannot possibly match the sonics of large over-the-ear headphones, but for physical challenges and vigorous workouts these are bound to please.
Manufacturer: JayBird
Color: Black
Amazon price: $179.99
The Jaybird X2 Bluetooth headphones (or should I say, earbuds) are well into the premium price range. They include everything you need to achieve a good fit - and a good fit is absolutely mandatory. The two earpieces that contain a Bluetooth transmitter and a Lithium-Ion battery are connected by a flat, tangle-free cable that is 22 inches long. Included are clever cord clips that let you adjust the cord length so that it fits comfortably either under your chin or behind your head. A good fit is essential if you run, spend time at the gym or hike.
Built into the cable is the usual pinch-switch: Volume Up/Down, Pause/Play, Skip Ahead/Back, and Answer/Hang-up a call.
I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to have the proper fit when using in-ear headphones. Tinny, scratchy sound without good bass response is almost always a result of a poor fit. The Jaybird X2’s include silicone ear tips and Comply foam ear tips in small, medium, and large sizes. In addition, three sizes of flexible silicone ear fins are included. These fit into the shell or bowl of your ears to assure good, firm placement. I like to use these with the Comply tips. In case you are not familiar with Comply foam, you roll it between your thumb and forefinger to compress it and when you insert it in your ear canal, you hold it in place for a few seconds as it expands again. The result is a good tight fit that isolates all but the loudest noises. (Do NOT run on city streets with these because you won’t hear traffic).
The earphones work well when worn with the cable under your chin or behind your neck. They can also be used when turned upside-down with the cable running over your ears and around the back of your head. The fins are necessary in this position. Once you find the position that suits you best, you make an S in the cable to shorten it appropriately and secure that with small clips provided for a more permanent, personal configuration.
The Jaybird X2’s are manufactured to be sweatproof and carry a lifetime warrantee covering that. Hidden inside the earpiece closest to the cable switch, is a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. Included with the earphones is a Micro-USB to USB cable that plugs into this earpiece to recharge it. Jaybird claims an eight-hour battery life before a recharge is needed. I find that to be about right in most circumstances.
These headphones and the charging cable nestle in a case that was a mystery to me when I first saw it. It’s a semi-flexible silicone rounded square with a nice soft-touch finish. It looks like a black bar of soap and it isn’t immediately apparent how it opens. When you squeeze the case a split appears near the top. A moderate fingernail pull opens the removable lid. It feels a bit odd, but it works surprisingly well. Closing it is a simple matter of pressing the lid back on until it snaps in place. The case is pocketable and seems secure and dust-proof.
It goes without saying that you must have a good, snug fit inside each ear canal to appreciate the sound quality of these earphones. If the fit is correct, the sound quality is pretty good. The bass is a bit soft but consider the size of the drivers here. The midrange is very natural and the high end is clear and transparent. If you are at the gym or running hard all bets are off as fine distinction of audio is difficult. I find that gusty wind makes a rushing sound if I am walking outdoors. I also need to have the cable secured well or it makes noise when it rubs and bumps against my body.
So, to conclude, these earphones produce good sound. Getting the right fit deep in your ear canals can be tricky and requires quite a bit of experimentation. You’ll be disappointed by the sound quality until you achieve the right fit. They cannot possibly match the sonics of large over-the-ear headphones, but for physical challenges and vigorous workouts these are bound to please.
Скроменый эксперт
23.09.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
I received these on Sunday night, spent about 10-15 trying the different size tips and wings before a settled on what i felt is a good fit for me. i figured out that the behind the head/over ear feels better to me, and removes the feeling of the cord hanging down, and places the controls right behind my left ear, so no grabbing for the cord and fumbling around looking for the controls.
Charged them up over night, and used them at work on monday for about 7 hours before I got the warning that the battery was running low.
The sound to me is good, ive seen other reviews say that the sound wasnt loud enough or that it was distorted. Leaves me wondering if it has something to do with the phones bluetooth abilities. Im using an Iphone 6.
It was plenty loud enough to block out the noises at my gym (even the gym radio playing todays "hits") I find that if i turn it all the way up its to loud in fact.
Before I give me opinion of the sound quality you should know my preference for music in the gym is along the lines of Rob Bailer's "Beast" from the "Southpaw" movie, or some Trap music (Flosstradamus, Buku, Aryay, Kai Wachi) While im at work i listen to whatever comes across my slacker radio, doesnt matter if its rock, rap or country if its has a good beat ill listen to it.
Comparing these to other headphones that I've owned (beats and skullcandy) from my point of view these seems to be on par with the beats earbuds that ive used in the past. The bass is present but in anyway overpowering. These headphones are well balanced across all genres of music. they handle counrty music as well as Trap music without any distortion or crackling or anything that would make the sound unpleasant.
I next did a distance test. I left my phone in my gym bag (with my wife) and went into the bathroom a good 30+ feet did my business and never skipped a beat.
Comes with a small carrying case, I'm undecided about the case at this time, its hard to fit both the charging cable and the headphones in to the case. so i either leave the charging cable at work and charge them there, or have them die at the gym.
Overall my opinion is these are good solid bluetooth earbuds. If you can afford to buy these and your stuck between getting these or the Powerbeats2, buy the Jaybirds X2 chances are you'll get a better product. (based on the the reviews from the powerbeats2 that seem to have some issues to be worked out).
Battery = 8 hours
Distance = 30+ feet
Comfort = wearable for 7-8 hours at a time.
Comes with 3 sets of ear fins, 3 sets of silicone tips and 3 sets of comply memory foam tips.
I will update this in a few weeks as to the longevity of the product, or if i run into any issues/problems.
Cons:
The instruction "Manuel" is online only, for me this wasnt really an issue but i can see it being an issue for those less computer literate.
Opening and closing the case is awkward. You have to push in the top, it just not a natural feeling way to open a case. I think that the previous clam shell version of the case is probably a better design for most people.
Update:
I've now been using the X2 headphones for about 2 months, (2) things I've noticed.
First if you use the comply tips and you sweat while using them you need to clean them before putting them away or the tips get a really weird unpleasant odor. I now clean these with a wet wipe before putting them back in the case and no problem.
Second issue I've encountered is that when I sweat more than normal enough to get into my ears the tips will slide out pretty easy. I haven't figured out a solution for this yet, maybe ill try using the regular tips.
Other then those 2 issues the X2 headphones work great. I haven't had any connectivity/sound/comfort issues at all. Battery life is outstanding I use these in the gym 2-3 hours 4 times a week and I'm charging every 3 days.
Charged them up over night, and used them at work on monday for about 7 hours before I got the warning that the battery was running low.
The sound to me is good, ive seen other reviews say that the sound wasnt loud enough or that it was distorted. Leaves me wondering if it has something to do with the phones bluetooth abilities. Im using an Iphone 6.
It was plenty loud enough to block out the noises at my gym (even the gym radio playing todays "hits") I find that if i turn it all the way up its to loud in fact.
Before I give me opinion of the sound quality you should know my preference for music in the gym is along the lines of Rob Bailer's "Beast" from the "Southpaw" movie, or some Trap music (Flosstradamus, Buku, Aryay, Kai Wachi) While im at work i listen to whatever comes across my slacker radio, doesnt matter if its rock, rap or country if its has a good beat ill listen to it.
Comparing these to other headphones that I've owned (beats and skullcandy) from my point of view these seems to be on par with the beats earbuds that ive used in the past. The bass is present but in anyway overpowering. These headphones are well balanced across all genres of music. they handle counrty music as well as Trap music without any distortion or crackling or anything that would make the sound unpleasant.
I next did a distance test. I left my phone in my gym bag (with my wife) and went into the bathroom a good 30+ feet did my business and never skipped a beat.
Comes with a small carrying case, I'm undecided about the case at this time, its hard to fit both the charging cable and the headphones in to the case. so i either leave the charging cable at work and charge them there, or have them die at the gym.
Overall my opinion is these are good solid bluetooth earbuds. If you can afford to buy these and your stuck between getting these or the Powerbeats2, buy the Jaybirds X2 chances are you'll get a better product. (based on the the reviews from the powerbeats2 that seem to have some issues to be worked out).
Battery = 8 hours
Distance = 30+ feet
Comfort = wearable for 7-8 hours at a time.
Comes with 3 sets of ear fins, 3 sets of silicone tips and 3 sets of comply memory foam tips.
I will update this in a few weeks as to the longevity of the product, or if i run into any issues/problems.
Cons:
The instruction "Manuel" is online only, for me this wasnt really an issue but i can see it being an issue for those less computer literate.
Opening and closing the case is awkward. You have to push in the top, it just not a natural feeling way to open a case. I think that the previous clam shell version of the case is probably a better design for most people.
Update:
I've now been using the X2 headphones for about 2 months, (2) things I've noticed.
First if you use the comply tips and you sweat while using them you need to clean them before putting them away or the tips get a really weird unpleasant odor. I now clean these with a wet wipe before putting them back in the case and no problem.
Second issue I've encountered is that when I sweat more than normal enough to get into my ears the tips will slide out pretty easy. I haven't figured out a solution for this yet, maybe ill try using the regular tips.
Other then those 2 issues the X2 headphones work great. I haven't had any connectivity/sound/comfort issues at all. Battery life is outstanding I use these in the gym 2-3 hours 4 times a week and I'm charging every 3 days.
Скроменый эксперт
02.12.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
I have tried multiple earbud style headphones, when engaged in physical activities, and found most of them to fail consistently, in staying in place, once sweat enters the picture. Not so with these. I can do a full workout at the gym for 90 minutes, without them coming loose.
I have 5 different sets of traditional headphones (band over the head), from different manufacturers. My favorites are Sennheiser and AKG. I probably wear my AKG's more often because of the rich and full spectrum of sound, with good bass and the right balance of mids and highs. So I am no stranger to quality sound in that arena. So, I was quite surprised at the pleasant range of tones that these put out. With my Samsung S5 pushed to max volume, these are just about right and do not overdrive to the point of discomfort. In fact, I still haven't figure out how to increase the volume at the little control switch on the headphone cord. The only thing that I can do with that is to advance to the next song or repeat the one in play. There is a pause button (middle button), which actually pauses your player device, to answer phone calls or kill the music for whatever reason, which is a nice interactive feature of the Bluetooth function. And when the soft tips are properly seated in the ear canal they create a vacuum which not only holds them in place, but also blocks out most ambient outside noise. I tested the audio response through a full range of song genres....rock, funk, jazz, country, etc and when I went into my music player, PowerAmp, and adjusted the EQ within the player, these really kicked a**. Full of bass thump without distorting and just sounded awesome. Made a huge believer out of me on the full spectrum of sound. They almost sounded as good as my over the ear headphones, despite their small size. Jaybird has engineered some excellent small drivers in this system.
My biggest complaint is the hassle involved in trying to get the fit right. The "wings" are not intuitive at all and the only way that I can get them to "seat" in my ear structure is in the under the ear position. I simply can not get the over the ear cord position to stay in place behind my ear, as it goes over the top of where the ear adjoins the scalp. And simply can't get the wings to seat where they are supposedly supposed to go, no matter which size "set of wings" I attach to the earbuds. Frustrating, so I simply use the bottom of the ear fit, for the cord and the wings.
I really, really love being in full Bluetooth mode, with no cords to get tangled up in, when working the machines at the gym. Total freedom of movement. I find these to be so comfy, that I have resorted to wearing them for normal around the house activities and driving in the car, when I don't want the car system on, and wishing to listen to my playlists on the Samsung.
I also find the Bluetooth range to be exceptional. I live in a sizable tri-level home. To give these a challenging test, I placed my Samsung S5 upstairs in the master bedroom, exited the room and walked down the hall to the first flight of stairs down onto the ground floor and then made a circle through the living room, into the dining room, and then completed the ground floor circuit through the kitchen and then navigated down the second set of stairs into the lower level game room, which placed considerable distance between the Jaybirds and the Samsung, with walls and floors and ceilings between the two. At no point did it drop the signal, which really shocked me. I fully expected some sacrifice in reception, but Jaybird responded as if the player was in my pocket. Pretty impressive.
I have 5 different sets of traditional headphones (band over the head), from different manufacturers. My favorites are Sennheiser and AKG. I probably wear my AKG's more often because of the rich and full spectrum of sound, with good bass and the right balance of mids and highs. So I am no stranger to quality sound in that arena. So, I was quite surprised at the pleasant range of tones that these put out. With my Samsung S5 pushed to max volume, these are just about right and do not overdrive to the point of discomfort. In fact, I still haven't figure out how to increase the volume at the little control switch on the headphone cord. The only thing that I can do with that is to advance to the next song or repeat the one in play. There is a pause button (middle button), which actually pauses your player device, to answer phone calls or kill the music for whatever reason, which is a nice interactive feature of the Bluetooth function. And when the soft tips are properly seated in the ear canal they create a vacuum which not only holds them in place, but also blocks out most ambient outside noise. I tested the audio response through a full range of song genres....rock, funk, jazz, country, etc and when I went into my music player, PowerAmp, and adjusted the EQ within the player, these really kicked a**. Full of bass thump without distorting and just sounded awesome. Made a huge believer out of me on the full spectrum of sound. They almost sounded as good as my over the ear headphones, despite their small size. Jaybird has engineered some excellent small drivers in this system.
My biggest complaint is the hassle involved in trying to get the fit right. The "wings" are not intuitive at all and the only way that I can get them to "seat" in my ear structure is in the under the ear position. I simply can not get the over the ear cord position to stay in place behind my ear, as it goes over the top of where the ear adjoins the scalp. And simply can't get the wings to seat where they are supposedly supposed to go, no matter which size "set of wings" I attach to the earbuds. Frustrating, so I simply use the bottom of the ear fit, for the cord and the wings.
I really, really love being in full Bluetooth mode, with no cords to get tangled up in, when working the machines at the gym. Total freedom of movement. I find these to be so comfy, that I have resorted to wearing them for normal around the house activities and driving in the car, when I don't want the car system on, and wishing to listen to my playlists on the Samsung.
I also find the Bluetooth range to be exceptional. I live in a sizable tri-level home. To give these a challenging test, I placed my Samsung S5 upstairs in the master bedroom, exited the room and walked down the hall to the first flight of stairs down onto the ground floor and then made a circle through the living room, into the dining room, and then completed the ground floor circuit through the kitchen and then navigated down the second set of stairs into the lower level game room, which placed considerable distance between the Jaybirds and the Samsung, with walls and floors and ceilings between the two. At no point did it drop the signal, which really shocked me. I fully expected some sacrifice in reception, but Jaybird responded as if the player was in my pocket. Pretty impressive.
Скроменый эксперт
19.08.2015
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
Okay, so I was a big proponent of the original Jaybird BlueBud X's and have had them and used them for several years. Recently, the battery went on them. But, true to form, the Jaybirds gang were excellent at customer service. They looked up my original purchase and offered to swap for a new pair. I give them big points for this. So, while in the middle of that transaction, low and behold the new X2's were released. While i wish they had upgraded me for free, I did have a pay for the new ones. They just arrived today.
I'm a runner and I have forever been looking for the best headphones to run with. Over the years, i've probably purchased 30 different types from high end Sure 535s at $550 all the way down to $5 specials. For the most part the Bluebuds have been great at dealing with sweat and moisture.
Here's a quick recap and comparison of the old and new ones. A bunch of reviewers have come out with new thoughts on them so I'll leave the long form to them.
Pro's:
The biggest pro i can tell you right out of the gate is that Jaybird nailed the fit this time. The original Bluebuds were decent but i couldn't ever get the best combination that caused the earphones to stay in effectively when I ran. Call it a fat guy with sweaty ears but they just wouldn't stay. These new X2's already fit better. You can feel them "lock in" with a great firmness that says that they are not going anywhere. The new ones come with comply tips (a MUST have if you want good signals and clean bass). The old ones did not. They also changed the design of the secure fit ear pieces and they just feel better this time around. On the last pair, I ended up giving up on the enclosed ear pieces and getting the decibulz so that they would mold to my ear and stay in.
They also have the same clips that keep the wire secure around your neck. That is a key feature as other headphones shake, rattle and roll and you can hear it in the movement. Plus if they are not secure, they flop and around and eventually pull out of your ears.
As to colors, they are cool. I'm a traditional guy so I went with the Black. I like them better than the old Bluebuds which were also black (what can I say? It goes with everything... :).
Cons:
The new case is bigger. I'm not sure that is a great thing as portability is a big thing for me. To be honest, this not a big deal for me as I likely will carry them in a small running case anyway.
So why are they a 4 star vs. 5 star? Two reasons: first is that they never quite got loud enough for me on the first go around. I was hoping that that these would get louder (sometimes you just need that extra juice to get you pumped up to get over that hill in a workout). These are solid but they don't get quite loud enough for me. The second reason is that the sound stage while clean is a bit tinny for my taste. I am by NO means a bass head but that doesn't mean I want a less than pristine and full sound stage when I'm listening. I'm listening to them tied to an iPhone 6 running Spotify with the streaming quality cranked up to excellent so it should be very full 320 bit sound. In that mode, these sound 'very good'. It's 4 star because I was hoping they would be excellent. At that point, they would be game over. They just didn't blow me away as much as I would have hoped they might. This too i had hoped that they would enhance in the X2 and I was a little disappointed to hear that they sounded pretty similar to the Bluebuds X.
So overall verdict? If you want a set of bluetooth headphones to work out with, these are it. Hands down. As long as you can deal with them not being quite loud enough or sounding like a $300 pair of earphones (and in fairness they are bluetooth so it's hard to get sreiously high fidelity out of that technology) than they are great buy.
I'm a runner and I have forever been looking for the best headphones to run with. Over the years, i've probably purchased 30 different types from high end Sure 535s at $550 all the way down to $5 specials. For the most part the Bluebuds have been great at dealing with sweat and moisture.
Here's a quick recap and comparison of the old and new ones. A bunch of reviewers have come out with new thoughts on them so I'll leave the long form to them.
Pro's:
The biggest pro i can tell you right out of the gate is that Jaybird nailed the fit this time. The original Bluebuds were decent but i couldn't ever get the best combination that caused the earphones to stay in effectively when I ran. Call it a fat guy with sweaty ears but they just wouldn't stay. These new X2's already fit better. You can feel them "lock in" with a great firmness that says that they are not going anywhere. The new ones come with comply tips (a MUST have if you want good signals and clean bass). The old ones did not. They also changed the design of the secure fit ear pieces and they just feel better this time around. On the last pair, I ended up giving up on the enclosed ear pieces and getting the decibulz so that they would mold to my ear and stay in.
They also have the same clips that keep the wire secure around your neck. That is a key feature as other headphones shake, rattle and roll and you can hear it in the movement. Plus if they are not secure, they flop and around and eventually pull out of your ears.
As to colors, they are cool. I'm a traditional guy so I went with the Black. I like them better than the old Bluebuds which were also black (what can I say? It goes with everything... :).
Cons:
The new case is bigger. I'm not sure that is a great thing as portability is a big thing for me. To be honest, this not a big deal for me as I likely will carry them in a small running case anyway.
So why are they a 4 star vs. 5 star? Two reasons: first is that they never quite got loud enough for me on the first go around. I was hoping that that these would get louder (sometimes you just need that extra juice to get you pumped up to get over that hill in a workout). These are solid but they don't get quite loud enough for me. The second reason is that the sound stage while clean is a bit tinny for my taste. I am by NO means a bass head but that doesn't mean I want a less than pristine and full sound stage when I'm listening. I'm listening to them tied to an iPhone 6 running Spotify with the streaming quality cranked up to excellent so it should be very full 320 bit sound. In that mode, these sound 'very good'. It's 4 star because I was hoping they would be excellent. At that point, they would be game over. They just didn't blow me away as much as I would have hoped they might. This too i had hoped that they would enhance in the X2 and I was a little disappointed to hear that they sounded pretty similar to the Bluebuds X.
So overall verdict? If you want a set of bluetooth headphones to work out with, these are it. Hands down. As long as you can deal with them not being quite loud enough or sounding like a $300 pair of earphones (and in fairness they are bluetooth so it's hard to get sreiously high fidelity out of that technology) than they are great buy.
Скроменый эксперт
06.11.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Update 2015-11-29
2nd pair purchased 4 days earlier died.
Earbuds stopped playing music. Could not power on even though fully charged. Returned and exchanged for exact same pair.
Update 2015-11-25
Purchased 2nd pair for $129 + 2yr replacement warranty for $19...
Also confirmed max range is ~285 feet outside, direct line of sight to my cell phone with no obstructions between myself and phone. Used tape measure and measured distance. Bluetooth signal ( music ) very unstable at this distance, but can still hear. Slight movements of head produces lots of static.
275' hear music, very unstable, static.
225' hear music. controls still work.
125' music strong outside
75-100' music very strong outside
30' music strong in house through walls
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2015-11-06 Purchased 1st pair.
Jaybird X2 came out in Aug or Sept 2015. Any review older than that or references about product before those dates are for previous version.
Just purchased a pair.
Fit is incredible.
Bluetooth range is unbelievable ~150+ feet in doors ( gym ). I placed phone on one side of gym and could hear on opposite end of gym with all equipment, weights, etc in between.
Sound overall is acceptable as expected for this price range, size, bluetooth range and battery life.
Bass isn't as deep as I'd like it to be but tradeoffs had to be made.
Monster iSport Bluetooth Wireless have lot more bass but they're bigger, don't fit as good nor stay in ear over time after heavy use, nor is warranty anywhere near that of Jaybirds.
I never tried comply ear tips before, but these are very comfortable and practically eliminate all noise.
If fit remains snug and noise reduction remains same I will be one happy camper for price. $180 while expensive up front will be well worth it if earbuds themselves and wings last and all I have to do is replace tips once in awhile (every 3 or 4 months ).
I never imagined these earbuds could actually be used in so many sports.
Checkout Jaybird X2 YouTube for:
Emily Harrington
- Rock Climbing
Ronnie Price
- Basketball
Kerri Walsh
- Beach Volleyball
Brandon Johnson
- Pro Trainer
Jesse Thomas
James Lawrence
- Triathletes
Lauren Freshman
- Runner
Kathleen. Tesoro
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Nick Rima do
- Goal Keeper
Curtis Keene
- Mountain Bike
And so many others.
Never seen so many atheletes from diverse disciplines endorsing a product on youtube like those done for Jaybird X2.
I'm so very happy I stumbled across these.
I was on my way to gym and realized I forgot my regular pair of wireless earbuds. So I stopped by Target to see if they carried the Monster iSport Wireless, they didn't so I decided to get these.
All the others earbuds i recently purchased will be returned and possibly never used again: Bose Ultra, Monster iSports, etc...
I've only had X2 for a day, but love them so far...
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do not over charge. Charge until green light comes on, shouldn't take more than 2.5 hrs for full charge. Over charging will significantly decrease battery life.
Let dry before charging if previously used in activity with heavy perspiration ( sweating ).
2nd pair purchased 4 days earlier died.
Earbuds stopped playing music. Could not power on even though fully charged. Returned and exchanged for exact same pair.
Update 2015-11-25
Purchased 2nd pair for $129 + 2yr replacement warranty for $19...
Also confirmed max range is ~285 feet outside, direct line of sight to my cell phone with no obstructions between myself and phone. Used tape measure and measured distance. Bluetooth signal ( music ) very unstable at this distance, but can still hear. Slight movements of head produces lots of static.
275' hear music, very unstable, static.
225' hear music. controls still work.
125' music strong outside
75-100' music very strong outside
30' music strong in house through walls
-----------------------------------------------------
2015-11-06 Purchased 1st pair.
Jaybird X2 came out in Aug or Sept 2015. Any review older than that or references about product before those dates are for previous version.
Just purchased a pair.
Fit is incredible.
Bluetooth range is unbelievable ~150+ feet in doors ( gym ). I placed phone on one side of gym and could hear on opposite end of gym with all equipment, weights, etc in between.
Sound overall is acceptable as expected for this price range, size, bluetooth range and battery life.
Bass isn't as deep as I'd like it to be but tradeoffs had to be made.
Monster iSport Bluetooth Wireless have lot more bass but they're bigger, don't fit as good nor stay in ear over time after heavy use, nor is warranty anywhere near that of Jaybirds.
I never tried comply ear tips before, but these are very comfortable and practically eliminate all noise.
If fit remains snug and noise reduction remains same I will be one happy camper for price. $180 while expensive up front will be well worth it if earbuds themselves and wings last and all I have to do is replace tips once in awhile (every 3 or 4 months ).
I never imagined these earbuds could actually be used in so many sports.
Checkout Jaybird X2 YouTube for:
Emily Harrington
- Rock Climbing
Ronnie Price
- Basketball
Kerri Walsh
- Beach Volleyball
Brandon Johnson
- Pro Trainer
Jesse Thomas
James Lawrence
- Triathletes
Lauren Freshman
- Runner
Kathleen. Tesoro
-
Nick Rima do
- Goal Keeper
Curtis Keene
- Mountain Bike
And so many others.
Never seen so many atheletes from diverse disciplines endorsing a product on youtube like those done for Jaybird X2.
I'm so very happy I stumbled across these.
I was on my way to gym and realized I forgot my regular pair of wireless earbuds. So I stopped by Target to see if they carried the Monster iSport Wireless, they didn't so I decided to get these.
All the others earbuds i recently purchased will be returned and possibly never used again: Bose Ultra, Monster iSports, etc...
I've only had X2 for a day, but love them so far...
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do not over charge. Charge until green light comes on, shouldn't take more than 2.5 hrs for full charge. Over charging will significantly decrease battery life.
Let dry before charging if previously used in activity with heavy perspiration ( sweating ).
Скроменый эксперт
07.10.2015
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
So I get that I am not the target demographic for this -I do not use them when I work out. I solely use them at my office, and am really only interested in sound quality and convenience of installation, both of which aren't the best with this product.
My main complaint is that absent a mirror these were terribly hard for me to install in my ears. I only want these on at my desk, and not when walking around the office, so I had to take them off all the time. Though very easy to take off, they were almost impossible to get on correctly, and I almost always ended up slipping the ear grips out of their position by continually trying to reposition the fit. Sometimes I would get it right, and they’d stay in for 30 minutes, and other times they would slowly fall out over the course of a minute, leading me to the awkward ‘trying-to-get-the-other-earplug-back-in” dance, while trying not to look foolish to anyone passing by. (As a comparison, my standard Apple headphones, for example, stay in my ear much better, and they don’t have any of the equipment these had for holding in place. However, they’d also fall out more easily when exercising, so there definitely is a tradeoff…)
On the other hand, if I only use these at home and set up in front of a mirror, I have fewer complaints, because when I can see each ear perfectly, I can better see how to install the headphones. (But on the other hand, if I am at home, I just play music out loud, or use my bigger headphones…)
My second complaint is that the bass is virtually non-existent. I am not surprised, though, as these are tiny, and I wouldn’t expect them to have great “low-end” sound. I mention this because if you are just looking for sound quality or ease of installation I’d recommend you try some over the ear headphones (which go on in a flash like glasses do), and which have options for larger and heavier speakers with better bass.
However, if (as I’d expect) you are an active exerciser and ONLY want these for exercise, then you’d probably appreciate these even more, as there were also a lot of things to like:
+++ The set comes with a lot of options and sizes. There were two different styles of earpiece, and three different sizes of each.
+++ Bluetooth synching was a breeze. No issues any time I set them up.
+++ The range was exceptional. To test it I left my desk, walked down a hall about 40 feet, and then turned a corner and walked into another room. I had perfect sound the whole way without any distortion –this was impressive. I imagine you could basically walk around a couple of rooms with your phone on a table and you’d not have any degradation in quality.
++ There was a volume control on the cord, which is extra nice if you can’t get to your phone.
++ Charging was very easy to accomplish, and there is a red light which turns green when charging is completed.
++ The product comes with its own case, and everything actually fits into it rather well. It is also small enough to carry around in a pocket, when in the case.
So will I keep using these? Yes. But it is going to take some more homework. I am going to keep practicing in a mirror at home until I feel more comfortable adjusting the fit and installing them blind. I really do like being able to turn around in my seat without having headphone cords catch on anything. But for the office? I’d probably recommend another set of over the head or over the ear Bluetooth headphones instead, with bigger speakers to provide me a “heavier” sound.
My main complaint is that absent a mirror these were terribly hard for me to install in my ears. I only want these on at my desk, and not when walking around the office, so I had to take them off all the time. Though very easy to take off, they were almost impossible to get on correctly, and I almost always ended up slipping the ear grips out of their position by continually trying to reposition the fit. Sometimes I would get it right, and they’d stay in for 30 minutes, and other times they would slowly fall out over the course of a minute, leading me to the awkward ‘trying-to-get-the-other-earplug-back-in” dance, while trying not to look foolish to anyone passing by. (As a comparison, my standard Apple headphones, for example, stay in my ear much better, and they don’t have any of the equipment these had for holding in place. However, they’d also fall out more easily when exercising, so there definitely is a tradeoff…)
On the other hand, if I only use these at home and set up in front of a mirror, I have fewer complaints, because when I can see each ear perfectly, I can better see how to install the headphones. (But on the other hand, if I am at home, I just play music out loud, or use my bigger headphones…)
My second complaint is that the bass is virtually non-existent. I am not surprised, though, as these are tiny, and I wouldn’t expect them to have great “low-end” sound. I mention this because if you are just looking for sound quality or ease of installation I’d recommend you try some over the ear headphones (which go on in a flash like glasses do), and which have options for larger and heavier speakers with better bass.
However, if (as I’d expect) you are an active exerciser and ONLY want these for exercise, then you’d probably appreciate these even more, as there were also a lot of things to like:
+++ The set comes with a lot of options and sizes. There were two different styles of earpiece, and three different sizes of each.
+++ Bluetooth synching was a breeze. No issues any time I set them up.
+++ The range was exceptional. To test it I left my desk, walked down a hall about 40 feet, and then turned a corner and walked into another room. I had perfect sound the whole way without any distortion –this was impressive. I imagine you could basically walk around a couple of rooms with your phone on a table and you’d not have any degradation in quality.
++ There was a volume control on the cord, which is extra nice if you can’t get to your phone.
++ Charging was very easy to accomplish, and there is a red light which turns green when charging is completed.
++ The product comes with its own case, and everything actually fits into it rather well. It is also small enough to carry around in a pocket, when in the case.
So will I keep using these? Yes. But it is going to take some more homework. I am going to keep practicing in a mirror at home until I feel more comfortable adjusting the fit and installing them blind. I really do like being able to turn around in my seat without having headphone cords catch on anything. But for the office? I’d probably recommend another set of over the head or over the ear Bluetooth headphones instead, with bigger speakers to provide me a “heavier” sound.
Скроменый эксперт
09.09.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
I got the Alpha green color off Best Buy in hopes of having a better audio experience at the gym. Headphones (wireless or not) were definitely too large and bulky for running, and earbuds came with the wires.
I was tired of my Apple Earpods snagging on dumbbells at the gym and having to worry about holding onto the wires while running on the treadmill so they wouldn't swing all over the place while running. This is freedom. I don't need to worry about what I'm doing or how I do things at the gym - I can now do anything without wire-worry.
Sound quality wise, I do admit the sound stage might be more narrow than I'm used to with headphones and other earbuds, but in real-world use you won't really notice it while you are working out. Most people are concerned with the bass, as that is what get people in the mood to push themselves harder in the gym. I say the bass is definitely there. I stream Spotify Premium (extreme streaming quality 320kbps) of various kinds of EDM while working out, with artists such as Ummet Ozcan, Zedd, Hardwell, Martin Garrix, and other DJ's by Spinnin' Records and so on. These earbuds get pretty loud for when I need that extra kick, and bass is plenty enough as long as you get a good seal/fit in the ear.
Battery life is as advertised. I listened to music one time on a 5 hour flight to Hawaii, and had power for two 1.5 hour workouts at the hotel gym afterwards. OF course, some may say that they get more or less battery life than others, but I am pretty sure it does depend on how loud you listen to your music. If you listen to your X2's on max volume all the time, then yes, you might not always get the 8 hour battery life as advertised. For me, battery and charging is not an issue.
Some people bring up the redesigned soft carrying case as an issue. Honestly I've never had problems taking the lid on and off, and if one finds a problem, Jaybird does sell the original snap case on their website. The case feels good in the hand, but I never keep my X2's in there since I'm always using it daily at the gym. I'm never really sure of what fit I truly am, so I always keep small and medium foam and silicone earbud times inside so I don't need to open the packaging again every time I wanna try out a different size
The Comply foam tips are more comfortable to wear for longer periods of time than the silicone ones, but they can soak of the sweat that builds up around my ears so I often end up with slightly moist earbuds that I leave out to air dry. The silicone earbuds do have more bass, but they often create this suction effect that eventually goes away. I also found the design of the volume control piece to be considered, as the microphone hole is on the same side as the other buttons, and when you wear the X2's over or under your ear, they always face away from your skin and therefore lessens the chance of sweat entering the piece. This was a concern when I read reviews about the Powerbeats, of which some people have said they have the volume controls fail as a result of sweat entering the microphone hole located on the other side of the buttons.
While I don't own the Powerbeats or have listened to how they sound, I do appreciate the X2's small and slim size, as well as the over the ear fit option where you can tie the earbud wires behind your head so nothing is flopping around on your neck. Never had problems with connection (unless you try listening through multiple walls of a house), durability, sound, or fit. Only advice is to make sure you have a good fit, and if the sound quality isn't as expected, do play with equalizer settings - you can't go wrong with these to use at the gym.
I was tired of my Apple Earpods snagging on dumbbells at the gym and having to worry about holding onto the wires while running on the treadmill so they wouldn't swing all over the place while running. This is freedom. I don't need to worry about what I'm doing or how I do things at the gym - I can now do anything without wire-worry.
Sound quality wise, I do admit the sound stage might be more narrow than I'm used to with headphones and other earbuds, but in real-world use you won't really notice it while you are working out. Most people are concerned with the bass, as that is what get people in the mood to push themselves harder in the gym. I say the bass is definitely there. I stream Spotify Premium (extreme streaming quality 320kbps) of various kinds of EDM while working out, with artists such as Ummet Ozcan, Zedd, Hardwell, Martin Garrix, and other DJ's by Spinnin' Records and so on. These earbuds get pretty loud for when I need that extra kick, and bass is plenty enough as long as you get a good seal/fit in the ear.
Battery life is as advertised. I listened to music one time on a 5 hour flight to Hawaii, and had power for two 1.5 hour workouts at the hotel gym afterwards. OF course, some may say that they get more or less battery life than others, but I am pretty sure it does depend on how loud you listen to your music. If you listen to your X2's on max volume all the time, then yes, you might not always get the 8 hour battery life as advertised. For me, battery and charging is not an issue.
Some people bring up the redesigned soft carrying case as an issue. Honestly I've never had problems taking the lid on and off, and if one finds a problem, Jaybird does sell the original snap case on their website. The case feels good in the hand, but I never keep my X2's in there since I'm always using it daily at the gym. I'm never really sure of what fit I truly am, so I always keep small and medium foam and silicone earbud times inside so I don't need to open the packaging again every time I wanna try out a different size
The Comply foam tips are more comfortable to wear for longer periods of time than the silicone ones, but they can soak of the sweat that builds up around my ears so I often end up with slightly moist earbuds that I leave out to air dry. The silicone earbuds do have more bass, but they often create this suction effect that eventually goes away. I also found the design of the volume control piece to be considered, as the microphone hole is on the same side as the other buttons, and when you wear the X2's over or under your ear, they always face away from your skin and therefore lessens the chance of sweat entering the piece. This was a concern when I read reviews about the Powerbeats, of which some people have said they have the volume controls fail as a result of sweat entering the microphone hole located on the other side of the buttons.
While I don't own the Powerbeats or have listened to how they sound, I do appreciate the X2's small and slim size, as well as the over the ear fit option where you can tie the earbud wires behind your head so nothing is flopping around on your neck. Never had problems with connection (unless you try listening through multiple walls of a house), durability, sound, or fit. Only advice is to make sure you have a good fit, and if the sound quality isn't as expected, do play with equalizer settings - you can't go wrong with these to use at the gym.
Скроменый эксперт
31.10.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
This is a spectacular set of headphones and phone speaker. I use them for work and for exercise.
8 hours of battery power, that's huge! Charged via micro USB. Once you pair them (with up to 8 devices) you can just use them to enjoy super high quality audio or to use them as a set of business headphones. Use one earpiece when you're just talking or both when you really need to pay attention.
You can tell right away that these things were designed for heavy exercise. They feature a sweat proof warranty so no matter how hard you work out, your tunes will always come in strong, loud, and clear.
From a sound standpoint, these a bit hot and they are tight-sounding. I have some Shure 535s that have a better fidelity from a monitor-like standpoint but for running and exercising these X2 sound better because the Bass is a bit more pronounced. They are tighter. I really like them.
I love that they are wireless because I just hang the loop from around my neck and I carry them with me everywhere. Whenever the phone rings, I just put one of the earbuds in my ear and answer the phone by pushing the middle button. If I really need to concentrate on the call, I just put both earbuds in. When I'm done, I just take the earpiece out and let it hang from my neck -- I never lose it and its always there. Perfect for when you're on the phone a lot or for when you're expecting a call. Much better than having a big phone to my ear. The other great thing is that I find it much easier to find this thing than a tiny earbud that just gets lost. The cord on this works great as a locator. I love this thing.
The storage case is very nice. It's super roomy and easy to close and open. you can just push everything in there and it just works. Perfect.
Overall, I can't say enough great things about this set. I don't need the little wings to keep them in my ear - they stay in just fine with the comfy earbuds. They come with an assortment of buds and little green wings (made of soft silicone) that you can use to really keep them in if you're doing strenuous things.
CONNECTION
- I think that it's because these have a cord connecting the two earpieces - there must be a long antenna in there because the reception and connection with my phone is very solid, strong, and clear.
MICROPHONE
- The microphone and when speaking on this is great. My friends can tell that I'm outside my car in windy conditions so the microphone is sensitive. Just know that this not a best choice for super-windy environments.
NICE DETAIL: They did a lot of work on nice details for this. One of the things I really like is that the charging USB cord is thicker than the headphone cables. When you put it in the case, it wraps around the outside of the case perfectly and presses against the outside, leaving the center area for the headphones and cable itself - no tangling. This way, the case can hold both the headphones and the charging cord without risk of tangle and without the charging cord getting in the way. The fact that it's micro-usb for charging means that any of my home micro-usb cords can be used to charge it and I always have that backup USB charging cord in the case. It's not everyday that a company thinks about the little details of what becomes an annoyance (like tangled cords do)....they thought about it and I appreciate and value it.
8 hours of battery power, that's huge! Charged via micro USB. Once you pair them (with up to 8 devices) you can just use them to enjoy super high quality audio or to use them as a set of business headphones. Use one earpiece when you're just talking or both when you really need to pay attention.
You can tell right away that these things were designed for heavy exercise. They feature a sweat proof warranty so no matter how hard you work out, your tunes will always come in strong, loud, and clear.
From a sound standpoint, these a bit hot and they are tight-sounding. I have some Shure 535s that have a better fidelity from a monitor-like standpoint but for running and exercising these X2 sound better because the Bass is a bit more pronounced. They are tighter. I really like them.
I love that they are wireless because I just hang the loop from around my neck and I carry them with me everywhere. Whenever the phone rings, I just put one of the earbuds in my ear and answer the phone by pushing the middle button. If I really need to concentrate on the call, I just put both earbuds in. When I'm done, I just take the earpiece out and let it hang from my neck -- I never lose it and its always there. Perfect for when you're on the phone a lot or for when you're expecting a call. Much better than having a big phone to my ear. The other great thing is that I find it much easier to find this thing than a tiny earbud that just gets lost. The cord on this works great as a locator. I love this thing.
The storage case is very nice. It's super roomy and easy to close and open. you can just push everything in there and it just works. Perfect.
Overall, I can't say enough great things about this set. I don't need the little wings to keep them in my ear - they stay in just fine with the comfy earbuds. They come with an assortment of buds and little green wings (made of soft silicone) that you can use to really keep them in if you're doing strenuous things.
CONNECTION
- I think that it's because these have a cord connecting the two earpieces - there must be a long antenna in there because the reception and connection with my phone is very solid, strong, and clear.
MICROPHONE
- The microphone and when speaking on this is great. My friends can tell that I'm outside my car in windy conditions so the microphone is sensitive. Just know that this not a best choice for super-windy environments.
NICE DETAIL: They did a lot of work on nice details for this. One of the things I really like is that the charging USB cord is thicker than the headphone cables. When you put it in the case, it wraps around the outside of the case perfectly and presses against the outside, leaving the center area for the headphones and cable itself - no tangling. This way, the case can hold both the headphones and the charging cord without risk of tangle and without the charging cord getting in the way. The fact that it's micro-usb for charging means that any of my home micro-usb cords can be used to charge it and I always have that backup USB charging cord in the case. It's not everyday that a company thinks about the little details of what becomes an annoyance (like tangled cords do)....they thought about it and I appreciate and value it.
Скроменый эксперт
16.11.2015
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
The Jaybirds X2 sport wireless bluetooth headphones have grown on me. I tried their predecessors a couple times in the past and was never really satisfied because of the fit, sound, and weak signal. In comparison to the Plantronics which I used to work out with and that have served me very well, I just couldn't get on with the Jaybirds. But, after trying to live with them for a couple weeks, I'm coming around for some applications. While they are touted as sports earphones, I still can't get them to work that way. The earbuds still don't stay tightly in my ear and thus serve as a distraction if I'm moving around a lot or sweating. But, for walking around the city without the encumbrance of a cable, they work pretty well.
First, the build quality is admittedly very good. The cable is strong and flexible. The control buttons are tactile and easy to feel/work. And even the earbuds are nicely shaped (if only they would stay in better when I ran around). Jaybirds definitely has the best looking and highest quality looking headset of the bluetooth sport headphones.
The sound is also pretty good, when the earbud is securely fitted (which is so hard to consisently do). If there is any gap whatsoever, bass just drops out. But when it is, the bass is tight and actually not too overpowering at all. It provides a nice backdrop for walking around. Treble is a little shrill now and again but that could be the fault of music producers trying to oversaturated the sound. And the real standout is the midrange which is vastly improved for a bluetooth speaker. So, yes, the sound is good. It's not remotely in the ballpark of my wired Westone or Shure earphones, but it's very passable and being wireless is a treat.
Which brings me to the bluetooth. By far it's the best of the small sport wireless bluetooth efforts. The JLABS Epic earphones actually fit me very well but the connection was awful, constantly dropping out or introducing a lot of static. It made me crazy. The Jaybirds X2, on the other hand, are really admirable and very rarely, if ever, have drops or cut outs. If you've ever suffered through wireless static, you know that the headphones go back immediately. Heck, even the Jabra REVOs that I tried (bigger and presumably more antennas) were lousy with static and drops. Jaybirds really did their work here and it's a good listening experience. Further, the headset buttons work pretty intuitively for vol up/down with one click, last/next track with a long click, and power off by holding down the play/pause/answer button for 4 seconds. And, on my android device, a long click of the play/pause buttons perfectly works Google Now. AWesome.
So, they are really a nice set that have grown on me. I only wish that the earbud (the only 1 of 6 that even somewhat works for me) would stay in my ears better. As is, periodically, I have to adjust them or seat them a bit better. It's fine while walking or sitting around, but a total irritant when working out. Consequently, I've kept the Plantronics (which are awesome) for workouts, and use these for about town.
4 out of 5 stars.
First, the build quality is admittedly very good. The cable is strong and flexible. The control buttons are tactile and easy to feel/work. And even the earbuds are nicely shaped (if only they would stay in better when I ran around). Jaybirds definitely has the best looking and highest quality looking headset of the bluetooth sport headphones.
The sound is also pretty good, when the earbud is securely fitted (which is so hard to consisently do). If there is any gap whatsoever, bass just drops out. But when it is, the bass is tight and actually not too overpowering at all. It provides a nice backdrop for walking around. Treble is a little shrill now and again but that could be the fault of music producers trying to oversaturated the sound. And the real standout is the midrange which is vastly improved for a bluetooth speaker. So, yes, the sound is good. It's not remotely in the ballpark of my wired Westone or Shure earphones, but it's very passable and being wireless is a treat.
Which brings me to the bluetooth. By far it's the best of the small sport wireless bluetooth efforts. The JLABS Epic earphones actually fit me very well but the connection was awful, constantly dropping out or introducing a lot of static. It made me crazy. The Jaybirds X2, on the other hand, are really admirable and very rarely, if ever, have drops or cut outs. If you've ever suffered through wireless static, you know that the headphones go back immediately. Heck, even the Jabra REVOs that I tried (bigger and presumably more antennas) were lousy with static and drops. Jaybirds really did their work here and it's a good listening experience. Further, the headset buttons work pretty intuitively for vol up/down with one click, last/next track with a long click, and power off by holding down the play/pause/answer button for 4 seconds. And, on my android device, a long click of the play/pause buttons perfectly works Google Now. AWesome.
So, they are really a nice set that have grown on me. I only wish that the earbud (the only 1 of 6 that even somewhat works for me) would stay in my ears better. As is, periodically, I have to adjust them or seat them a bit better. It's fine while walking or sitting around, but a total irritant when working out. Consequently, I've kept the Plantronics (which are awesome) for workouts, and use these for about town.
4 out of 5 stars.
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| Тип устройства : | Bluetooth-наушники с микрофоном |
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