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Скроменый эксперт
25.09.2015
6/10
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I had the previous version of the Jaybird Bluebird X's and returned them after two weeks. I had a whole host of problems - from them not staying in my ears during runs to keeping connected to my phone - they were just a mess. However, Jaybird's support was super cool and responsive, so it saved my view of Jaybird as a company.
The X2 headphones are what I wished the original headphones were. For starters, they fit and stay in my ear! And even better, the Bluetooth connection stayed connected and wasn't getting tons of garbled sound when the phone was in my pocket. To me, those were the two biggest pains that I had with the prior set of headphones.
The sound quality was good, but not decent. I think I've been spoiled with my Bose Soundsport headphones. The sound is good, but not great. They also didn't seem to get a high volume, which may or may not be an issue for you. I like it loud but still able to hear what goes on around me, but still, could have used about a 20db bounce. Sound quality was good when I used them to conduct phone calls and summon Siri. That was an added plus.
As for being sweatproof - they have survived what could be a described as a comical amount of sweat from exercise. I rinse them off after each workout with water, and haven't had any issues. I've ruined other sports headphones, so it's nice to see them actually surviving. They do feel sturdy enough that you could casually toss them into a bag or in your pocket without problems. The battery life is pretty great - I charge it weekly after 7-8 hours of running through the week. Of course, you'll have to charge it more if you forget to shut it off like I have on occasion. There's also an included case, which is nice and will protect your expensive headphones from abuse.
Overall I like the headphones. The $180 price tag is a bit brutal for my liking, but they're a "luxury" set of headphones along the lines of Beats Powerbeats 2. Jaybird customer service is good and I'd feel confident that if I did have issues, they'd be addressed. Four stars.
Edit 10/20/2015:
After a few weeks, my battery life is now down to 5 hours per charge. It's pretty disappointing, but the sound quality is good. And sweat and rain don't seem to have any effect, which is good.
Another thing I've noticed that despite being able to summon Siri with the headphones, there's a 5 second delay for each command and response. So if I ask Siri during a run to send a message, it takes over a minute to do the whole transaction. It makes me wish I had an Apple Watch or even risk running and texting if it's a small message. I don't know where the problem lies - this was with my old Jaybird headphones as well, so I don't know if this is an iPhone/iOS/bluetooth issue or just Jaybird.
So I've downgraded the headphones to 3 stars.
The X2 headphones are what I wished the original headphones were. For starters, they fit and stay in my ear! And even better, the Bluetooth connection stayed connected and wasn't getting tons of garbled sound when the phone was in my pocket. To me, those were the two biggest pains that I had with the prior set of headphones.
The sound quality was good, but not decent. I think I've been spoiled with my Bose Soundsport headphones. The sound is good, but not great. They also didn't seem to get a high volume, which may or may not be an issue for you. I like it loud but still able to hear what goes on around me, but still, could have used about a 20db bounce. Sound quality was good when I used them to conduct phone calls and summon Siri. That was an added plus.
As for being sweatproof - they have survived what could be a described as a comical amount of sweat from exercise. I rinse them off after each workout with water, and haven't had any issues. I've ruined other sports headphones, so it's nice to see them actually surviving. They do feel sturdy enough that you could casually toss them into a bag or in your pocket without problems. The battery life is pretty great - I charge it weekly after 7-8 hours of running through the week. Of course, you'll have to charge it more if you forget to shut it off like I have on occasion. There's also an included case, which is nice and will protect your expensive headphones from abuse.
Overall I like the headphones. The $180 price tag is a bit brutal for my liking, but they're a "luxury" set of headphones along the lines of Beats Powerbeats 2. Jaybird customer service is good and I'd feel confident that if I did have issues, they'd be addressed. Four stars.
Edit 10/20/2015:
After a few weeks, my battery life is now down to 5 hours per charge. It's pretty disappointing, but the sound quality is good. And sweat and rain don't seem to have any effect, which is good.
Another thing I've noticed that despite being able to summon Siri with the headphones, there's a 5 second delay for each command and response. So if I ask Siri during a run to send a message, it takes over a minute to do the whole transaction. It makes me wish I had an Apple Watch or even risk running and texting if it's a small message. I don't know where the problem lies - this was with my old Jaybird headphones as well, so I don't know if this is an iPhone/iOS/bluetooth issue or just Jaybird.
So I've downgraded the headphones to 3 stars.
Скроменый эксперт
08.10.2015
6/10
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Плохо
I bought these to replace a $30 pair that were failing. I will start with the cons because they drive me crazy given the $180 price tag.
Cons
- No sounds customization when paired with the phone: For instance, when I get a phone call I get a generic ringtone that seems built into the headphones. Why can't I get my phone's ringtone at the volume I want? I dock it a full star for this. Maybe a star and a half. I would be way happier with them if I could change this. I really really hate getting phone calls while wearing these... Luckily I communicate mainly via text/e-mail so I don't get that many calls. Otherwise I might return them. It's that annoying.
- Built-in voice is terribly loud: The voice is soft-ish, but it plays at a relatively loud volume. It should adjust its softness to the headphones volume, at least for unexpected messages. I mean, this is only an issue with the "Battery Low" warning. Every other time I expect the voice and, in fact, it's pretty helpful. But the "Battery Low" warning gives me a jolt EVERY time because it's so unexpected and I tend to listen to stuff low volume.
Pros
- Very comfortable: This is what makes me not return them; they are very comfortable and convenient.
- Lots of fit options: More than I saw elsewhere and a big part of why I bought them.
- Very solid build: From the packaging to the carrying case to the actual headphones, build quality is great.
- Good range: Not great or exceptional, but it will never break up with your device nearby. Don't expect the moon, though; it doesn't have a better range than the $30 pair they were replacing
- Good battery life: They always last me through the day (a few hours of sporadic use throughout), but die midway through the next if I don't charge them.
- Good sound: Actually, great sound and noise isolation from my POV, but I'm really not picky about audio. They're certainly better at both than then pair they were replacing, but I expect an audiophile might disagree.
- Voice prompts are usually helpful: "Power on/off," "Headphones Connected," "Connection Switched," and so on are actually useful to hear. The "Battery Low" one is horrible, however, as mentioned above.
- Adequate call quality: I've answered a few calls through this headset. They're as good as the $30 pair, which is to say that I come through without much issue, but I have to be mindful that I'm on a BT headset. I bought them expecting them to be inadequate for phone calls, though, so it makes the pro list because they're usable, not because they're good.
For the $180 price tag I expected polish, and the two issues I point out above annoy me greatly. Everything else is as expected for the price.
Cons
- No sounds customization when paired with the phone: For instance, when I get a phone call I get a generic ringtone that seems built into the headphones. Why can't I get my phone's ringtone at the volume I want? I dock it a full star for this. Maybe a star and a half. I would be way happier with them if I could change this. I really really hate getting phone calls while wearing these... Luckily I communicate mainly via text/e-mail so I don't get that many calls. Otherwise I might return them. It's that annoying.
- Built-in voice is terribly loud: The voice is soft-ish, but it plays at a relatively loud volume. It should adjust its softness to the headphones volume, at least for unexpected messages. I mean, this is only an issue with the "Battery Low" warning. Every other time I expect the voice and, in fact, it's pretty helpful. But the "Battery Low" warning gives me a jolt EVERY time because it's so unexpected and I tend to listen to stuff low volume.
Pros
- Very comfortable: This is what makes me not return them; they are very comfortable and convenient.
- Lots of fit options: More than I saw elsewhere and a big part of why I bought them.
- Very solid build: From the packaging to the carrying case to the actual headphones, build quality is great.
- Good range: Not great or exceptional, but it will never break up with your device nearby. Don't expect the moon, though; it doesn't have a better range than the $30 pair they were replacing
- Good battery life: They always last me through the day (a few hours of sporadic use throughout), but die midway through the next if I don't charge them.
- Good sound: Actually, great sound and noise isolation from my POV, but I'm really not picky about audio. They're certainly better at both than then pair they were replacing, but I expect an audiophile might disagree.
- Voice prompts are usually helpful: "Power on/off," "Headphones Connected," "Connection Switched," and so on are actually useful to hear. The "Battery Low" one is horrible, however, as mentioned above.
- Adequate call quality: I've answered a few calls through this headset. They're as good as the $30 pair, which is to say that I come through without much issue, but I have to be mindful that I'm on a BT headset. I bought them expecting them to be inadequate for phone calls, though, so it makes the pro list because they're usable, not because they're good.
For the $180 price tag I expected polish, and the two issues I point out above annoy me greatly. Everything else is as expected for the price.
Скроменый эксперт
22.10.2015
8/10
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Хорошо
These are my 4th pair of bluetooth headphones. After the discomfort of one, and the non-waterproofness of another, I'm really quite happy to have a pair that will survive the gym with me, but also be comfortable enough I can listen to my audiobooks while I chill out at a local coffee shop.
These headphones are pretty different, and very clever in a few key ways. The first thing I love about these, is that you'll never worry about losing the little fitting for your ear. I'm referring to the soft rubber parts, that often come in different sizes. I've lost that part on every pair of headphones I've owned in the past ten years. What makes these different, is the fitting connects onto the earpiece itself, with a tighter fit, that comes in one of two different kinds of material. Very comfortable. I almost wish they were special, so I could reuse them on my wired headphones.
The second part that hooks onto the earpieces, is to help keep the earbuds in place. These too where new to me, and frankly I didn't think they'd do anything. (I'm now talking about the "fins" that are either earbud in the picture) They really soft, so they don't pinch, and after some adjustment, I was quite surprised to see how well it did help in keeping the ear piece situated.
The another that straps on is to help manage the length of your cord. I think this is my only real criticism so far, the box these came in was so sleek, its almost like the packaging designers didn't want to try and ruin their smooth appearance by providing an insert with directions on them. I have no idea how these work. I'll probably go look online to figure it out, but its worth noting, these aren't quite self-explanatory on how to use.
My other critique is mixed, in that they don't actually offer an AC plug with the charger. Its only USB, so you'll need to plug it into a computer, or use a AC to USB base like you might already have for your cellphone. I actually like this, since it is less to store in my laptop bag... but it doesn't really make sense for the gym, or for someone who isn't glued to their computer like myself. Another saving grace, is that this short cable fits into a small carry case that comes with the headphones. (the squarish box with the logo on it)
I've included a shot of the packaging, it shows the variety of ear tips you pick from, the fins, cable, and carry case. You can also see the only diagrams you'll get as instructions, are all there on the case... its actually really nice packaging. I almost feel bad to discard it.
These headphones are pretty different, and very clever in a few key ways. The first thing I love about these, is that you'll never worry about losing the little fitting for your ear. I'm referring to the soft rubber parts, that often come in different sizes. I've lost that part on every pair of headphones I've owned in the past ten years. What makes these different, is the fitting connects onto the earpiece itself, with a tighter fit, that comes in one of two different kinds of material. Very comfortable. I almost wish they were special, so I could reuse them on my wired headphones.
The second part that hooks onto the earpieces, is to help keep the earbuds in place. These too where new to me, and frankly I didn't think they'd do anything. (I'm now talking about the "fins" that are either earbud in the picture) They really soft, so they don't pinch, and after some adjustment, I was quite surprised to see how well it did help in keeping the ear piece situated.
The another that straps on is to help manage the length of your cord. I think this is my only real criticism so far, the box these came in was so sleek, its almost like the packaging designers didn't want to try and ruin their smooth appearance by providing an insert with directions on them. I have no idea how these work. I'll probably go look online to figure it out, but its worth noting, these aren't quite self-explanatory on how to use.
My other critique is mixed, in that they don't actually offer an AC plug with the charger. Its only USB, so you'll need to plug it into a computer, or use a AC to USB base like you might already have for your cellphone. I actually like this, since it is less to store in my laptop bag... but it doesn't really make sense for the gym, or for someone who isn't glued to their computer like myself. Another saving grace, is that this short cable fits into a small carry case that comes with the headphones. (the squarish box with the logo on it)
I've included a shot of the packaging, it shows the variety of ear tips you pick from, the fins, cable, and carry case. You can also see the only diagrams you'll get as instructions, are all there on the case... its actually really nice packaging. I almost feel bad to discard it.
Скроменый эксперт
10.09.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
What you get in the nicely designed package:
-Headphones (23.5 inches long in length), the cable and buttons/mic on the headphones seem very durable and unlikely to break
-Charger (9inch USB to MicroUSB), no outlet adapter
-Rubber Carrying container
-Small/Medium/Large ear buds, foam and plastic type
-Small/Medium/Large ear loop inserts
-Clips to contain loose cable if they length of the headphones are too long
There are minimalistic instructions that come with these headphones, but they are pretty simple to figure out:
-Hold middle button to turn on/off
-(+)/(-) buttons to raise/lower volume
-Hold (+) and (-) at the same time for a few seconds to get it to become a discoverable Bluetooth device
-Hold (+) for a few seconds to go to the next song
-Hold (-) for a few seconds to go to the previous song/beginning of the current song
-Push middle button to play/pause music
-Double click middle button to redial the last called contact (annoying feature in my opinion, can result in a lot of accidental calls while trying to activate siri or toggle play on music)
-Hold middle button for a few seconds to activate siri (if you hold it too long it toggles power)
Characteristics & Features:
-They are very good at limiting outside noises with both earbud options, could make it unsafe to run with (you want to be able to hear noises through you earbuds while running)
-Sound quality is great, then again I can’t tell the difference between ipod earphones and a $500 headset…
-Mic quality sounds as well, no one I have called has complained about it. They can hear me fine when the mic part is hanging near my ear, no need to move it close to my mouth.
-Good ability to stay in your ear without the earloop attachments on, great ability to stay in your ear with them on; I am not at all concerned with them falling out during activity while wearing them with the ear loops on.
-Great battery life (I suggest letting them die completely when you first open them, then charge them to 100%, this will get you the most out of your battery life). 0% to 100% charge is pretty fast, I didn’t time it exactly but it was no more than a 2-4 hours.
-Bluetooth range, connectivity, and speed are great; I didn’t measure the distance because it was so long (>50ft), there is no lag between headphones and sound (so you can watch videos without have audio desync)
- Bluetooth turns off discoverability after it connects to a single device. If you connect the headphones to 2 different devices, while one is connected the other will not be able to affect/disrupt/take over the connection.
-Headphones (23.5 inches long in length), the cable and buttons/mic on the headphones seem very durable and unlikely to break
-Charger (9inch USB to MicroUSB), no outlet adapter
-Rubber Carrying container
-Small/Medium/Large ear buds, foam and plastic type
-Small/Medium/Large ear loop inserts
-Clips to contain loose cable if they length of the headphones are too long
There are minimalistic instructions that come with these headphones, but they are pretty simple to figure out:
-Hold middle button to turn on/off
-(+)/(-) buttons to raise/lower volume
-Hold (+) and (-) at the same time for a few seconds to get it to become a discoverable Bluetooth device
-Hold (+) for a few seconds to go to the next song
-Hold (-) for a few seconds to go to the previous song/beginning of the current song
-Push middle button to play/pause music
-Double click middle button to redial the last called contact (annoying feature in my opinion, can result in a lot of accidental calls while trying to activate siri or toggle play on music)
-Hold middle button for a few seconds to activate siri (if you hold it too long it toggles power)
Characteristics & Features:
-They are very good at limiting outside noises with both earbud options, could make it unsafe to run with (you want to be able to hear noises through you earbuds while running)
-Sound quality is great, then again I can’t tell the difference between ipod earphones and a $500 headset…
-Mic quality sounds as well, no one I have called has complained about it. They can hear me fine when the mic part is hanging near my ear, no need to move it close to my mouth.
-Good ability to stay in your ear without the earloop attachments on, great ability to stay in your ear with them on; I am not at all concerned with them falling out during activity while wearing them with the ear loops on.
-Great battery life (I suggest letting them die completely when you first open them, then charge them to 100%, this will get you the most out of your battery life). 0% to 100% charge is pretty fast, I didn’t time it exactly but it was no more than a 2-4 hours.
-Bluetooth range, connectivity, and speed are great; I didn’t measure the distance because it was so long (>50ft), there is no lag between headphones and sound (so you can watch videos without have audio desync)
- Bluetooth turns off discoverability after it connects to a single device. If you connect the headphones to 2 different devices, while one is connected the other will not be able to affect/disrupt/take over the connection.
Скроменый эксперт
23.10.2015
8/10
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Хорошо
The X2s have easily comfortable to wear and nothing inhibits your audio. Unless your phone cause distortions in the audio that slams the music into a static interruption every second. That had fix by doing a hard reset. Now time to list the pros & cons.
Pro: Quality of the audio and comfort is awesome, customer support retain the awesome on the phone when I had to fix audio issue. And the voice prompts were clear and informative to ensure that I don't have to stare at the headphones, if I need to know if it's on and trying to pair.
Downsides: The printed instructions were a card that just said to charge, then plug into the ear, and then connect. Anything else like it's ability to redial your last call or even figure out if your X2 battery life is good. ( X2 has to be on & disconnected then click plus or minus key and green means good to go and red is no) were on the web site that user manual had to be link through 3 pages, have to click support then look under the list of other support options to click user manuals) before I got to the manual selection and selected English manual for the X2. The manual was informative yet it shouldn't be hard to find. A simple link on the bottom of front page should fix the issue.
There's no way to determine power percentage on your own, The LED light can be green easily for one hour of juice left, And the only warning you get when power is low is a voice prompt that comes in 15 minutes before power runs out. An voice prompt can state the power level to remedy this issue.
Doesn't come with the charger, just a charger cable that has a USB port and the buds charge port.
The instructions also shows that you have to wait for the foam to expand in your ear canal (15-30 secs) if you wish to completely fill your ears with your music, hopefully that can solve the low audio for other consumers.
The earbuds will fall out if the ear fins aren't attach and you have loose wiring when exercising , which a diagram on the online and behind the package inner box shows that you can't place them straight on rather on a slight angle on the buds. Which a small paper instruction booklet may work for instructions for use.
The case provided is nice on eyes yet it's hard to open without 100 hours of fumbling with it before hand.
It's an great quality wireless buds for the price yet technical manuals aren't easily accessible and a charger may be include into the deal before I recommend a full price.
Pro: Quality of the audio and comfort is awesome, customer support retain the awesome on the phone when I had to fix audio issue. And the voice prompts were clear and informative to ensure that I don't have to stare at the headphones, if I need to know if it's on and trying to pair.
Downsides: The printed instructions were a card that just said to charge, then plug into the ear, and then connect. Anything else like it's ability to redial your last call or even figure out if your X2 battery life is good. ( X2 has to be on & disconnected then click plus or minus key and green means good to go and red is no) were on the web site that user manual had to be link through 3 pages, have to click support then look under the list of other support options to click user manuals) before I got to the manual selection and selected English manual for the X2. The manual was informative yet it shouldn't be hard to find. A simple link on the bottom of front page should fix the issue.
There's no way to determine power percentage on your own, The LED light can be green easily for one hour of juice left, And the only warning you get when power is low is a voice prompt that comes in 15 minutes before power runs out. An voice prompt can state the power level to remedy this issue.
Doesn't come with the charger, just a charger cable that has a USB port and the buds charge port.
The instructions also shows that you have to wait for the foam to expand in your ear canal (15-30 secs) if you wish to completely fill your ears with your music, hopefully that can solve the low audio for other consumers.
The earbuds will fall out if the ear fins aren't attach and you have loose wiring when exercising , which a diagram on the online and behind the package inner box shows that you can't place them straight on rather on a slight angle on the buds. Which a small paper instruction booklet may work for instructions for use.
The case provided is nice on eyes yet it's hard to open without 100 hours of fumbling with it before hand.
It's an great quality wireless buds for the price yet technical manuals aren't easily accessible and a charger may be include into the deal before I recommend a full price.
Скроменый эксперт
25.10.2015
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
First, are these the best wireless in-ear headphones. Yes they are.
Is this a good upgrade if you already own the popular Bluebuds X? I'd say keep your Bluebuds. The difference isn't that great.
My Bluebuds X headset stopped working, I hear that Jaybird is great about honoring the warranty, but decided to just get the X2. The battery life is the same. It's great that they included Comply foam tips, but they are the basic foam tips, not the comfort (Ts) line or the ones with the best sound isolation (T). So in order to block out the wind noise while riding my motorcycle, I ended up buying my own Comply tips. The t500 if I recall.
Strangely, the original Blubuds X fit my ears better when hanging down. But when I flip them around for the over-the-ear method, they fit great. Your ears might have the exact opposite experience because of the angle.
Basically, these are not just plug and play earbuds if you want to get the best sound, and/or to block out noise. You'll need to spend some time experimenting with the tips, the angle, and the little wings. For me, the wings aren't needed. I've read other comments about the sound being a disappointment. I think those people probably didn't take the effort to get a good seal into the ear canal.
Battery life is 8 hours at default volume. If you turn it up or down, you'll get more or less.
The voice prompts by "Jenna" are useful, and she has a pleasant voice. "battery low" "headphones connected" "power on".
It remember having more prompts on the old X model, like battery percentage, but maybe I just don't remember how to get them.
The sound quality is good, and well balanced. I've used ear buds by RBH, Shure, Bose, Sony, Klipsh, Monster, Skull candy, Motorola, Panasonic and more. Those ranged from under $30 to over $400. The X2 sound as good or better than most of those (not the RBH EP2, and Shure 400 series though), including some wired models in the same price range. As far as Bluetooth, nothing I've tried sounds as good.
Speaking of Bluetooth, I haven't seen any device that pairs as quickly as these, including my car stereo, speakers, or other headsets.
Most other bluetooth stereo headsets cost quite a bit less. It might be possible to get something fairly close for half the price.
But if the combination of noise cancellation, sound quality, and long battery life is important, there is no other choice on the market right now.
Is this a good upgrade if you already own the popular Bluebuds X? I'd say keep your Bluebuds. The difference isn't that great.
My Bluebuds X headset stopped working, I hear that Jaybird is great about honoring the warranty, but decided to just get the X2. The battery life is the same. It's great that they included Comply foam tips, but they are the basic foam tips, not the comfort (Ts) line or the ones with the best sound isolation (T). So in order to block out the wind noise while riding my motorcycle, I ended up buying my own Comply tips. The t500 if I recall.
Strangely, the original Blubuds X fit my ears better when hanging down. But when I flip them around for the over-the-ear method, they fit great. Your ears might have the exact opposite experience because of the angle.
Basically, these are not just plug and play earbuds if you want to get the best sound, and/or to block out noise. You'll need to spend some time experimenting with the tips, the angle, and the little wings. For me, the wings aren't needed. I've read other comments about the sound being a disappointment. I think those people probably didn't take the effort to get a good seal into the ear canal.
Battery life is 8 hours at default volume. If you turn it up or down, you'll get more or less.
The voice prompts by "Jenna" are useful, and she has a pleasant voice. "battery low" "headphones connected" "power on".
It remember having more prompts on the old X model, like battery percentage, but maybe I just don't remember how to get them.
The sound quality is good, and well balanced. I've used ear buds by RBH, Shure, Bose, Sony, Klipsh, Monster, Skull candy, Motorola, Panasonic and more. Those ranged from under $30 to over $400. The X2 sound as good or better than most of those (not the RBH EP2, and Shure 400 series though), including some wired models in the same price range. As far as Bluetooth, nothing I've tried sounds as good.
Speaking of Bluetooth, I haven't seen any device that pairs as quickly as these, including my car stereo, speakers, or other headsets.
Most other bluetooth stereo headsets cost quite a bit less. It might be possible to get something fairly close for half the price.
But if the combination of noise cancellation, sound quality, and long battery life is important, there is no other choice on the market right now.
Скроменый эксперт
06.09.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Disclaimer: I never had the jaybird bluebuds x so I can't compare it to that.
I purchased mine at bestbuy(to get a geeksquad warranty) about a few weeks ago and I'm very happy with it. Jaybirds has a lifetime sweatproof warranty. Here is my 2 cents:
Sound quality is great - As good as my $100 bose soundtrue earbuds(for a regular joe, it is more than enough). I use to watch movies on my mac and netflix on my roku and it sounds great.
Noise cancelling is passive(enough to zone in but safe enough to hear surroundings while running).
Battery life is as advertised - Ran for a week running 5-7 miles daily, watching movies without charging. Gets approximately 8 hours.
Connectivity - No issues except for old bluetooth devices. Disconnected once but it was my old 2009 mac(so I bought a bluetooth dongle). Switching from one device to another is very easy. It can only get connected to one device.
Fit - The smallest bluetooth earbuds money can buy in the market(I tried a lot ie backbeats go2, jabra sport, etc and they all look like I have a jawbreaker in my ear). The fit is great but when I ran it started to fall off with the sweat and all. The solution: Over the ear fitting. It has been excellent for me during running. I use the under the ear for leisure activities/plane trips because I can secure it around my neck when I temporarily remove them. Just google jaybirds on how to clip it properly(clips included in the purchase), it takes 30 seconds.
Things I hate - the case. OMG. Very poorly designed. It is huge and a pain to open/close. The comply eartips has irritated my ears, so I use the silicone(included too).
I disagree with other reviewers about not sounding loud enough, I never had a problem with it using spotify, pandora, itunes and even just watching from my mac. IT'S ALL ABOUT THE PROPER FIT. Ignore the reviewers that says the sound is tiny, they are not fitting it correctly or they didn't clean their ears.
TLDR: Just buy it if you're looking for a bluetooth earbud with good sound quality and comfortable fit. I spent too much time purchasing and returning the cheaper ones. Wear it over the ear when running. If the fit is not great, just return it but give it a shot :)
UPDATE(10/24/2015): After 2 months of use, the X2 has been amazing. No lost connections(not even once!), plus the new iOS displays the battery life now. I have been training for a half marathon and using it for traveling, it has not failed me. Devices used: macbook pro late 2011, ipad air 2, tomtom spark cardio + music, iphone 6s.
I purchased mine at bestbuy(to get a geeksquad warranty) about a few weeks ago and I'm very happy with it. Jaybirds has a lifetime sweatproof warranty. Here is my 2 cents:
Sound quality is great - As good as my $100 bose soundtrue earbuds(for a regular joe, it is more than enough). I use to watch movies on my mac and netflix on my roku and it sounds great.
Noise cancelling is passive(enough to zone in but safe enough to hear surroundings while running).
Battery life is as advertised - Ran for a week running 5-7 miles daily, watching movies without charging. Gets approximately 8 hours.
Connectivity - No issues except for old bluetooth devices. Disconnected once but it was my old 2009 mac(so I bought a bluetooth dongle). Switching from one device to another is very easy. It can only get connected to one device.
Fit - The smallest bluetooth earbuds money can buy in the market(I tried a lot ie backbeats go2, jabra sport, etc and they all look like I have a jawbreaker in my ear). The fit is great but when I ran it started to fall off with the sweat and all. The solution: Over the ear fitting. It has been excellent for me during running. I use the under the ear for leisure activities/plane trips because I can secure it around my neck when I temporarily remove them. Just google jaybirds on how to clip it properly(clips included in the purchase), it takes 30 seconds.
Things I hate - the case. OMG. Very poorly designed. It is huge and a pain to open/close. The comply eartips has irritated my ears, so I use the silicone(included too).
I disagree with other reviewers about not sounding loud enough, I never had a problem with it using spotify, pandora, itunes and even just watching from my mac. IT'S ALL ABOUT THE PROPER FIT. Ignore the reviewers that says the sound is tiny, they are not fitting it correctly or they didn't clean their ears.
TLDR: Just buy it if you're looking for a bluetooth earbud with good sound quality and comfortable fit. I spent too much time purchasing and returning the cheaper ones. Wear it over the ear when running. If the fit is not great, just return it but give it a shot :)
UPDATE(10/24/2015): After 2 months of use, the X2 has been amazing. No lost connections(not even once!), plus the new iOS displays the battery life now. I have been training for a half marathon and using it for traveling, it has not failed me. Devices used: macbook pro late 2011, ipad air 2, tomtom spark cardio + music, iphone 6s.
Скроменый эксперт
29.11.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
I'll preface by saying I'm not a "fan" type of person of any product. I have been using the Plantronics Backbeat Go 2 for over 2 years. The first pair the battery died in about a year. Luckily, warranty covered within the year and I got a second pair. That's how much use I got out of them.
I had to wrap over the ear style to get these to work for weights and light running in gym.
Now the Jaybirds X2 in comparison are double++ the price. I was hesitant reading the negative reviews here, especially on sound and fitment.
REMEMBER 2 YEARS OF BACKBEAT GO 2 at 5x a week of gym time, 1 hour+ each. That's alot of time with old tech. They would only hold about a 2-3 hour charge honestly or about 3 days for me. By the time they reach the battery life point, you get a little under an hour.
In my honest comparison, the Jaybirds are worth the value in every way. The sound is noticeably better than the Backbeats and the fit I am able to get is straight down, no wrap around needed with the wing tips. YOU MUST get an absolute fit and try out every single ear tip and wing on there. I went through all of them to find the right one. Remember to fully push the wings back onto the headset groove on the earbud itself. Then, push the tips gently into the underside of your ear. There is no trouble doing this without a mirror, by feel. I do both freeweights and running, and they stay in perfectly.
So far, the battery is good at about 4 hours so far = 4 days for me. My advice to is to ensure that you don't use a speed charger type on these or any device like this. An Apple type plug seems to be fine so far.
Distance of headset is very steady about 30-40'. Great for walking around the house/office.
I have an mpow knockoff as well. Trust me, these generic brands do not compete with the caliber of Backbeats or Jaybirds. The sound is not close. I would be very hesitant to believe reviewers of these type of products, but like I said, I have a couple no name generic bluetooth headphones. Not even close.
Bass is very good in my opinion. They're are reviewers that say there isn't enough. I listen to EDM mostly and it's plenty. Find your eartip and wing for best fit. I say, use the wings as well. They really do work.
I had to wrap over the ear style to get these to work for weights and light running in gym.
Now the Jaybirds X2 in comparison are double++ the price. I was hesitant reading the negative reviews here, especially on sound and fitment.
REMEMBER 2 YEARS OF BACKBEAT GO 2 at 5x a week of gym time, 1 hour+ each. That's alot of time with old tech. They would only hold about a 2-3 hour charge honestly or about 3 days for me. By the time they reach the battery life point, you get a little under an hour.
In my honest comparison, the Jaybirds are worth the value in every way. The sound is noticeably better than the Backbeats and the fit I am able to get is straight down, no wrap around needed with the wing tips. YOU MUST get an absolute fit and try out every single ear tip and wing on there. I went through all of them to find the right one. Remember to fully push the wings back onto the headset groove on the earbud itself. Then, push the tips gently into the underside of your ear. There is no trouble doing this without a mirror, by feel. I do both freeweights and running, and they stay in perfectly.
So far, the battery is good at about 4 hours so far = 4 days for me. My advice to is to ensure that you don't use a speed charger type on these or any device like this. An Apple type plug seems to be fine so far.
Distance of headset is very steady about 30-40'. Great for walking around the house/office.
I have an mpow knockoff as well. Trust me, these generic brands do not compete with the caliber of Backbeats or Jaybirds. The sound is not close. I would be very hesitant to believe reviewers of these type of products, but like I said, I have a couple no name generic bluetooth headphones. Not even close.
Bass is very good in my opinion. They're are reviewers that say there isn't enough. I listen to EDM mostly and it's plenty. Find your eartip and wing for best fit. I say, use the wings as well. They really do work.
Скроменый эксперт
22.10.2015
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
I bought these to use as workout headphones and for bluetooth calling at work. I think they have great sound quality and the earbuds generally fit well in my ear to drown out ambient noise. They charge pretty quickly and as long as you always remember to disconnect them from your phone they battery lasts a decent amount of time. The mute function on the headphones doesn't work very well and I struggle with it. Yes, I've read the instructions a few times. Maybe it is the way they interact with my iPhone 5.
The biggest issue I have with them is the way the ear pieces fit. Every time these things sit in my backpack the two attachments fall off when I go to remove them from my backpack. Even when they are on my neck; if they get caught on my jacket, there go the little rubber push on pieces. If you lose those and especially the ones that actually hold it to your ear, they physically won't work (doesn't stay in the ear).
Thankfully a store in the Atlanta airport was gracious enough to give me a spare ear plug one time. Since then I have lost 2 of them to who knows where since they don't stay on the earbud to save their own lives (sic). No, I don't always put them back in the case.
They also have a tendancy when running to have the ear plug piece work its way loose and you lose significant sound quality due to the ambient noise overpowering the speaker(s). I constantly have to re-adjust them when running. I have not tried to tie them up mostly because that would require them to be changed position wise in your ear and then I'd have to change them back to take phone calls at my desk.
I'm not really sure where the mic is located, but occasionally people say it is hard to hear me. Most of the time they seem to do the job well.
The only other gripe is the connectivity with the iPhone 5. Of course it could be the phone, but frequently it will not answer a call with the earbuds even when they are connected. Many times I have answered a call and had to fuddle arond with the phone to go back to the earbuds as the main connection during a call. I've since figured out a system for this, but its still a pain.
Overall it is a decent kit. If there were some locators/dowels for the earbud pieces or o-ring grooves so they stayed on it would be 100000000% better and I wouldn't be so frustrated with them.
The biggest issue I have with them is the way the ear pieces fit. Every time these things sit in my backpack the two attachments fall off when I go to remove them from my backpack. Even when they are on my neck; if they get caught on my jacket, there go the little rubber push on pieces. If you lose those and especially the ones that actually hold it to your ear, they physically won't work (doesn't stay in the ear).
Thankfully a store in the Atlanta airport was gracious enough to give me a spare ear plug one time. Since then I have lost 2 of them to who knows where since they don't stay on the earbud to save their own lives (sic). No, I don't always put them back in the case.
They also have a tendancy when running to have the ear plug piece work its way loose and you lose significant sound quality due to the ambient noise overpowering the speaker(s). I constantly have to re-adjust them when running. I have not tried to tie them up mostly because that would require them to be changed position wise in your ear and then I'd have to change them back to take phone calls at my desk.
I'm not really sure where the mic is located, but occasionally people say it is hard to hear me. Most of the time they seem to do the job well.
The only other gripe is the connectivity with the iPhone 5. Of course it could be the phone, but frequently it will not answer a call with the earbuds even when they are connected. Many times I have answered a call and had to fuddle arond with the phone to go back to the earbuds as the main connection during a call. I've since figured out a system for this, but its still a pain.
Overall it is a decent kit. If there were some locators/dowels for the earbud pieces or o-ring grooves so they stayed on it would be 100000000% better and I wouldn't be so frustrated with them.
Скроменый эксперт
28.11.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
All I can say is WOW! I've been looking for some earbuds to replace my Bose sound true in ear earbuds (For Samsung devices). My Bose didn't break, I just got tired of the sound with them. I wanted some decent in ear buds to replace them. I stumbled into the Bluetooth realm and really liked the idea, and I eventually found the X2's. They had good reviews here on amazon and multiple reviewers on YouTube said they were the best Bluetooth earbuds around. One worry I had prior to buying them was the sound quality. I'm very picky when it comes to what I put in my ears, I refuse to use Skull Candy headphones or anything like them (I believe in the saying you get what you pay for). Cheap headphones are something I just can not do anymore. The X2's have really surprised me! The sound coming out of them in my opinion is PHENOMENAL! The only thing I feel is SLIGHTLY (and I mean SLIGHTLY) lacking is the bass. Now remember that these are Bluetooth buds, so don't expect these to sound like some 300 dollar pair of headphones! But in comparison to my Bose earbuds, these are WAY better! These have definitely taken my Bose headphones spot as my daily headphones.
Another thing I will say is you need to have patience and find the right fit. They provide you with 6 different types of tips (3 silcone and 3 comfort fit foam tips, plus 3 different sized wings) I personally LOVE the foam tips, combined with the medium sized wings. They fit securely and in my opinion comfortably. I could see how some people may find them slightly uncomfortable if the skin on your ears is a little more sensitive, but for me I could wear them for hours. Again finding the right fit is ESSENTIAL because that will impact the sound quality! The better the fit the better the sound.
Pairing these was a breeze. Hold down the button, wait for the light to blink (or for the voice command to tell you it's ready to pair if you're wearing them). Then connect and BAM you're all set! It appears to be an excellent connection. If someone was looking for Bluetooth headphones, I would recommend these in a heartbeat. As for the battery I can't make any comments yet, because I just barely fully charged mine for the first time, I will update my review later on.
Another thing I will say is you need to have patience and find the right fit. They provide you with 6 different types of tips (3 silcone and 3 comfort fit foam tips, plus 3 different sized wings) I personally LOVE the foam tips, combined with the medium sized wings. They fit securely and in my opinion comfortably. I could see how some people may find them slightly uncomfortable if the skin on your ears is a little more sensitive, but for me I could wear them for hours. Again finding the right fit is ESSENTIAL because that will impact the sound quality! The better the fit the better the sound.
Pairing these was a breeze. Hold down the button, wait for the light to blink (or for the voice command to tell you it's ready to pair if you're wearing them). Then connect and BAM you're all set! It appears to be an excellent connection. If someone was looking for Bluetooth headphones, I would recommend these in a heartbeat. As for the battery I can't make any comments yet, because I just barely fully charged mine for the first time, I will update my review later on.
Скроменый эксперт
17.09.2015
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
While this isn’t technically a “Verified” review, I assure you that I purchased these headphones from Jaybird’s website. (please see photo attachment)
I have been on a 2-month+ quest (obsession?) to find a great pair of everyday Bluetooth headphones. I was hoping that the X2’s would be both my primary BT headphones and my go-to headphones for the gym, but it wasn’t meant to be.
I’m by no means an expert, but this is a short list of the BT headphones I’ve recently tried: Plantronics BackBeat Go 2, Plantronics BackBeat Fit, LG Tone Infinim, LG Tone Active, Jlab Epic Bluetooth, Sol Republic Shadow Wireless, and now the Jaybird X2’s.
These headphones are great in that they are so compact. No neck base, no gigantic collar, -- just two earbuds connected by a 20-in cord – very simple. But because of that simpleness, that means one unfortunate side effect – gigantic earbuds that stick out of your ears. This makes them really noticeable in an office setting, and not very practical for only having one earbud in.
I had two small issues -- after pausing my music, I would press the same middle button to start playing music again, but the device would give me a weird "beep-beep-beep" noise in my ear, and I'd usually have to press it again. And I had a little trouble keeping the earbuds in my ears when not using the ear fins. (maybe cause earbuds are so large? or did I have wrong size ear tips? or both?)
Don’t get me wrong, I liked these headphones, but for the high price tag and for not really being an everyday set of headphones, I wouldn’t recommend these, although I will give an A+ to Jaybird’s marketing/advertising team -- these headphones certainly look, feel, and scream "cool." I also had a
For exercise use, I’d recommend the BackBeat Fit – a lot cheaper than the X2’s, and no ear fins or different-sized earbuds to deal with.
For everyday use, I’m leaning toward the new Shadow Wireless – although they don’t have retractable earbuds, they are very comfortable, blend in better then LG’s Tone series, have dual-device connectively (a must when you have a cell phone & separate iPod), are sweatproof/waterproof (a nice feature during a light rain), and they sound great. Just don’t use them at the gym unless you’re doing something like weightlifting, otherwise the earbuds will pop right out.
I have been on a 2-month+ quest (obsession?) to find a great pair of everyday Bluetooth headphones. I was hoping that the X2’s would be both my primary BT headphones and my go-to headphones for the gym, but it wasn’t meant to be.
I’m by no means an expert, but this is a short list of the BT headphones I’ve recently tried: Plantronics BackBeat Go 2, Plantronics BackBeat Fit, LG Tone Infinim, LG Tone Active, Jlab Epic Bluetooth, Sol Republic Shadow Wireless, and now the Jaybird X2’s.
These headphones are great in that they are so compact. No neck base, no gigantic collar, -- just two earbuds connected by a 20-in cord – very simple. But because of that simpleness, that means one unfortunate side effect – gigantic earbuds that stick out of your ears. This makes them really noticeable in an office setting, and not very practical for only having one earbud in.
I had two small issues -- after pausing my music, I would press the same middle button to start playing music again, but the device would give me a weird "beep-beep-beep" noise in my ear, and I'd usually have to press it again. And I had a little trouble keeping the earbuds in my ears when not using the ear fins. (maybe cause earbuds are so large? or did I have wrong size ear tips? or both?)
Don’t get me wrong, I liked these headphones, but for the high price tag and for not really being an everyday set of headphones, I wouldn’t recommend these, although I will give an A+ to Jaybird’s marketing/advertising team -- these headphones certainly look, feel, and scream "cool." I also had a
For exercise use, I’d recommend the BackBeat Fit – a lot cheaper than the X2’s, and no ear fins or different-sized earbuds to deal with.
For everyday use, I’m leaning toward the new Shadow Wireless – although they don’t have retractable earbuds, they are very comfortable, blend in better then LG’s Tone series, have dual-device connectively (a must when you have a cell phone & separate iPod), are sweatproof/waterproof (a nice feature during a light rain), and they sound great. Just don’t use them at the gym unless you’re doing something like weightlifting, otherwise the earbuds will pop right out.
Скроменый эксперт
02.10.2015
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
I am a sponsored Jaybird athlete. I’m conscious about the brands that I work with and make sure to test anything I’m going to endorse thoroughly before deciding to endorse it.
I am a professional skier, mountaineer, trail runner, climber and all around mountain woman. Before Jaybirds, I never really listened to music while training because I didn’t like the added burden of dealing with wires and connections and armbands and all that. But my wireless X2s make it easy to listen to a podcast during a long hike up a mountain or up the intensity with dance tunes while I’m lifting weights at the gym. Now, I really believe that music helps me take my training to the next level and that Jaybird X2 buds are an indispensable tool.
I’ve used both the BlueBuds and the X2s. They do take a little bit of time to get set up and sized to your ear when you get them, but once they are set, you’re good to go! The X2s stay in my ear while I’m training, whether it’s trail running or mountaineering. They (like the BlueBuds) come with 3 sizes of each kind of ear tip and ear fin — the fins being a sort of wing that helps keep the headphones in. You have 3 options of either silicon or foam for the X2 ear tips. Once you get the fit dialed, they are so comfortable. I am a tiny gal with very small ears and I find them to be very comfortable for all day use even with a helmet and goggles on.
One of the things I love about gym sessions with X2s is how I can leave my phone in my pack, have the earbuds in, and move around from circuit to circuit. They are great for interval training and highly water resistant even when I sweat profusely during a trail run in 90 degree heat. I have poured a bottle of water on my head and dipped my head in a creek with no effect to their performance. The battery lasts a long time and doesn’t seem to be very affected by cold. I’ve used them in -30 degree temperatures skiing and while it’s puking snow on a powder day and still had good performance from the battery. The battery charges quickly and easily, with a clear green light to tell you when they are ready. The controls are easy to operate and it’s possible to use them with light gloves on. I love the simplicity of the design and ease of use. They come with me everywhere I go and I highly recommend them!
I am a professional skier, mountaineer, trail runner, climber and all around mountain woman. Before Jaybirds, I never really listened to music while training because I didn’t like the added burden of dealing with wires and connections and armbands and all that. But my wireless X2s make it easy to listen to a podcast during a long hike up a mountain or up the intensity with dance tunes while I’m lifting weights at the gym. Now, I really believe that music helps me take my training to the next level and that Jaybird X2 buds are an indispensable tool.
I’ve used both the BlueBuds and the X2s. They do take a little bit of time to get set up and sized to your ear when you get them, but once they are set, you’re good to go! The X2s stay in my ear while I’m training, whether it’s trail running or mountaineering. They (like the BlueBuds) come with 3 sizes of each kind of ear tip and ear fin — the fins being a sort of wing that helps keep the headphones in. You have 3 options of either silicon or foam for the X2 ear tips. Once you get the fit dialed, they are so comfortable. I am a tiny gal with very small ears and I find them to be very comfortable for all day use even with a helmet and goggles on.
One of the things I love about gym sessions with X2s is how I can leave my phone in my pack, have the earbuds in, and move around from circuit to circuit. They are great for interval training and highly water resistant even when I sweat profusely during a trail run in 90 degree heat. I have poured a bottle of water on my head and dipped my head in a creek with no effect to their performance. The battery lasts a long time and doesn’t seem to be very affected by cold. I’ve used them in -30 degree temperatures skiing and while it’s puking snow on a powder day and still had good performance from the battery. The battery charges quickly and easily, with a clear green light to tell you when they are ready. The controls are easy to operate and it’s possible to use them with light gloves on. I love the simplicity of the design and ease of use. They come with me everywhere I go and I highly recommend them!
Скроменый эксперт
07.10.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
PROS
Snug, flexible fit with 6 different types of ear tips
Exceptional clarity
Long lasting battery
Intuitive
Block external noise
CONS
Expensive
Can be uncomfortable when fully inserted
I was impressed by the clarity of these ear buds compared to other decent mid-level ear buds. These must be properly inserted for great sound. If the bass seems weak, they aren't all the way in, so try again. Max volume is decent but not ear breaking as with many wired ear buds, which is fine by me. My teens reported a very slight added buzz on some songs such as Brave by Sara Bareilles, but I am not sure if that's the headphones or the phone.
The medium silicone ear tips fit snugly in my ears and block out most external noise. It's really easy to swap out the ear tips and you can choose between S/M/L flexible silicone or molding foam. These do NOT have noise cancelling as some seem to think, but you don't really need that with these as they fit so tight you really can't hear much (could be dangerous actually). The ear fins didn't do it for me with my ear shape, but these stay in great with just the ear tips. They do get a little uncomfortable over time because they are so tight, but the smaller ear tips won't stay in for me.
The cord is tacky/grabby and can stick to my neck, which is fine most of the time but occasionally will pull out one ear tip when I turn my head if the cord is resting on my neck. Also the cord is pretty thick and can transmit sound if it rubs on your shirt. Use the included cable clips to help prevent these issues (see manual).
Easy to sync with a Bluetooth device (V 2.1 which is perfectly fine for headphones). The 3-button controls make sense but it helps to look at the online manual; e.g. hold the volume up or down for forward/back. Works great with my android phone and handles calls like it should. I liked the case; it seals well (might even be waterproof) and holds everything. It's a little big but is well made and is easy to open/close once you know how.
The battery does last for many hours (they say 8) and charges only take up to two hours. Overall decent little high-quality wireless earbuds.
Snug, flexible fit with 6 different types of ear tips
Exceptional clarity
Long lasting battery
Intuitive
Block external noise
CONS
Expensive
Can be uncomfortable when fully inserted
I was impressed by the clarity of these ear buds compared to other decent mid-level ear buds. These must be properly inserted for great sound. If the bass seems weak, they aren't all the way in, so try again. Max volume is decent but not ear breaking as with many wired ear buds, which is fine by me. My teens reported a very slight added buzz on some songs such as Brave by Sara Bareilles, but I am not sure if that's the headphones or the phone.
The medium silicone ear tips fit snugly in my ears and block out most external noise. It's really easy to swap out the ear tips and you can choose between S/M/L flexible silicone or molding foam. These do NOT have noise cancelling as some seem to think, but you don't really need that with these as they fit so tight you really can't hear much (could be dangerous actually). The ear fins didn't do it for me with my ear shape, but these stay in great with just the ear tips. They do get a little uncomfortable over time because they are so tight, but the smaller ear tips won't stay in for me.
The cord is tacky/grabby and can stick to my neck, which is fine most of the time but occasionally will pull out one ear tip when I turn my head if the cord is resting on my neck. Also the cord is pretty thick and can transmit sound if it rubs on your shirt. Use the included cable clips to help prevent these issues (see manual).
Easy to sync with a Bluetooth device (V 2.1 which is perfectly fine for headphones). The 3-button controls make sense but it helps to look at the online manual; e.g. hold the volume up or down for forward/back. Works great with my android phone and handles calls like it should. I liked the case; it seals well (might even be waterproof) and holds everything. It's a little big but is well made and is easy to open/close once you know how.
The battery does last for many hours (they say 8) and charges only take up to two hours. Overall decent little high-quality wireless earbuds.
Скроменый эксперт
26.10.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
I've had probably 10 different wireless headphones in my time, and these are the best ones, hands down.
Pros:
- #1 You don't look like a dooshbag wearing Dr. Dre Beats headphones.
- Wireless with seamless integration to any bluetooth phone. Never has any issues connecting or staying connected.
- Sweatproof. When I say sweatproof, I mean it. When I workout, I sweat like a pedophile in a nursery, and these things have never missed a beat. I've actually accidentally ran them through the washer and they came out fine.
- Great customer service. I somehow managed to bust my original pair, and Jaybird replaced them with no issues.
- Stays in position in any workout. I can run, play raquetball, cycle, lift, do hill sprints. Doesnt matter, these buggers don't budge.
- Comfortable. Once you find the right size of nub and earholder, they are super comfortable, even for long workouts.
- Battery life is exceptional. I can use mine for 2-3 workouts without a charge. When the battery is getting low, it says "Battery low" in your ear, and then you have about 20 minutes left to finish your workout. Additionally, they dont take a special charger to charge, you can use any android phone charger. This is super nice!
- Sound quality is good. I wouldn't say AMAZING, but they have clear, quality sound that isn't going to give you a headache. Not much bass, but hey, they are buds.
- Lightweight. This plays into the comfortable part. Headphones that are too heavy tug on my ears and make my ears and head hurt. These ones do not do that.
Cons:
- Can't plug them into the machines at the gym if you wanted to watch music videos. I know, wireless headphones without an aux jack???? Why not???
- Sometimes after a lot of use, the tips get loose and slip off the mounting nubs. I've found that pulling the tips off and using an alcohol swab on the mounting nubs and the tips clears the invisible layer of wax and body oil off the nubs, then the tips will stop slipping off.
- Carrying these in your pocket can cause the earholders and nubs to come off and get lost. Use the case, or be REALLY careful.
Pros:
- #1 You don't look like a dooshbag wearing Dr. Dre Beats headphones.
- Wireless with seamless integration to any bluetooth phone. Never has any issues connecting or staying connected.
- Sweatproof. When I say sweatproof, I mean it. When I workout, I sweat like a pedophile in a nursery, and these things have never missed a beat. I've actually accidentally ran them through the washer and they came out fine.
- Great customer service. I somehow managed to bust my original pair, and Jaybird replaced them with no issues.
- Stays in position in any workout. I can run, play raquetball, cycle, lift, do hill sprints. Doesnt matter, these buggers don't budge.
- Comfortable. Once you find the right size of nub and earholder, they are super comfortable, even for long workouts.
- Battery life is exceptional. I can use mine for 2-3 workouts without a charge. When the battery is getting low, it says "Battery low" in your ear, and then you have about 20 minutes left to finish your workout. Additionally, they dont take a special charger to charge, you can use any android phone charger. This is super nice!
- Sound quality is good. I wouldn't say AMAZING, but they have clear, quality sound that isn't going to give you a headache. Not much bass, but hey, they are buds.
- Lightweight. This plays into the comfortable part. Headphones that are too heavy tug on my ears and make my ears and head hurt. These ones do not do that.
Cons:
- Can't plug them into the machines at the gym if you wanted to watch music videos. I know, wireless headphones without an aux jack???? Why not???
- Sometimes after a lot of use, the tips get loose and slip off the mounting nubs. I've found that pulling the tips off and using an alcohol swab on the mounting nubs and the tips clears the invisible layer of wax and body oil off the nubs, then the tips will stop slipping off.
- Carrying these in your pocket can cause the earholders and nubs to come off and get lost. Use the case, or be REALLY careful.
Скроменый эксперт
24.10.2015
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
Overall the headphones perform well, but there are still improvements to be made. Sound quality and sweat resistance has been improved compared to the previous version. There is still quite a bit of room for improvement in both categories though. Battery life is still less than 8 hours consistently and they still haven't included a transformer with the headphones yet. Customer Service is beyond outstanding - its actually impossible to describe how awesome they are. I recommend calling and talking to them even if you don't own the product just so you know what customer service should be like.
Battery Life - I still cant get the headphones to last 8 hours. I generally cant get a pair of headphones to last more than 6 hours on a single charge. These last around 7 hours on a single chart. The battery life indicator still doesn't work well. It goes from half full to empty instantaneously. It doesn't drain linearly over the life of the headphones.
Plastic covering - A picture is attached of the broken piece. It is a small covering over the charging terminal on the headphones. It fell off when I took them off the charger. It looks like an easy fix with more/better adhesive
Sound Quality - I think there is a noticeable sound quality improvement in these headphones. The sound is also louder than the previous version. Both improvements that were big for me.
Durability - I thought the originals were sturdy and these followed suit.
Sweat Resistance - To date, I have had no issues with the new pair of headphones. I have worn a headband for all workouts, which is a change from historical. That being said, they are still holding up extremely well even when worn for 12 hours or so a day. They have about 140 hours on them so far.
Changing Equipment - I still find it hard to believe that a transformer is not supplied with the headphones. They are extremely cheap to make <$1 and will remove the issue of using too much amperage and destroying the battery. The charging cord is also too rigid and short to be convenient. If the length was increased and the material was changed to give it more flexibility.
Battery Life - I still cant get the headphones to last 8 hours. I generally cant get a pair of headphones to last more than 6 hours on a single charge. These last around 7 hours on a single chart. The battery life indicator still doesn't work well. It goes from half full to empty instantaneously. It doesn't drain linearly over the life of the headphones.
Plastic covering - A picture is attached of the broken piece. It is a small covering over the charging terminal on the headphones. It fell off when I took them off the charger. It looks like an easy fix with more/better adhesive
Sound Quality - I think there is a noticeable sound quality improvement in these headphones. The sound is also louder than the previous version. Both improvements that were big for me.
Durability - I thought the originals were sturdy and these followed suit.
Sweat Resistance - To date, I have had no issues with the new pair of headphones. I have worn a headband for all workouts, which is a change from historical. That being said, they are still holding up extremely well even when worn for 12 hours or so a day. They have about 140 hours on them so far.
Changing Equipment - I still find it hard to believe that a transformer is not supplied with the headphones. They are extremely cheap to make <$1 and will remove the issue of using too much amperage and destroying the battery. The charging cord is also too rigid and short to be convenient. If the length was increased and the material was changed to give it more flexibility.
Скроменый эксперт
22.09.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
For me, the two most important features of sport headphones are reliability, and a good comfortable fit. The Jaybird X2 has been rock-solid in both areas, with just one small reservation regarding the fit (more on that later).
In regard to reliability, during more than 50 runs lasting anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes each, the headphones have not failed once. They pair with my phone almost immediately after powering on, they never lose the connection, and the controls and microphone have worked perfectly every time. I wish everything I owned worked this well.
On the question of fit, it did take a bit of experimentation to find a comfortable yet secure fit that works for me. At first I tried wearing them in the classic under-ear mode, where the cable drapes across the back of the neck. I experimented with different sized earpieces and wings, but could not find a fit that was stable enough to stay in place for the full duration of a 30 minute run. I even tried the third-party earpieces recommended by another reviewer here. Those did provide a more secure fit, but at the expense of comfort when worn over longer durations (60 minutes or more).
In the end, I found that when the headphones are worn in the over-ear configuration (with the cable looped over the top of the ear) and without the optional rubber “wings” provided, the Jaybirds stay in place very well, even during extended runs of over 90 minutes. In my case, the wings actually made the headphones fit less securely in place.
Other things I like:
- Simple operation, with intelligent voice feedback at a pleasant volume that tells you only what you need to know (“power on”, “headphones paired”).
- Battery level of the headphones is visible in the menu bar of the iPhone (if you’re using an iPhone, that is).
- Charging is simple and fast.
The only drawback really is the amount of time it took to find a good, stable fit using the stock earpieces. Again, using the third-party earpieces recommended by another reviewer did provide a more secure fit, but for me at least, that improved fit came at the cost of comfort.
All in all, a great set of sport headphones. I’d gladly purchase these again.
In regard to reliability, during more than 50 runs lasting anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes each, the headphones have not failed once. They pair with my phone almost immediately after powering on, they never lose the connection, and the controls and microphone have worked perfectly every time. I wish everything I owned worked this well.
On the question of fit, it did take a bit of experimentation to find a comfortable yet secure fit that works for me. At first I tried wearing them in the classic under-ear mode, where the cable drapes across the back of the neck. I experimented with different sized earpieces and wings, but could not find a fit that was stable enough to stay in place for the full duration of a 30 minute run. I even tried the third-party earpieces recommended by another reviewer here. Those did provide a more secure fit, but at the expense of comfort when worn over longer durations (60 minutes or more).
In the end, I found that when the headphones are worn in the over-ear configuration (with the cable looped over the top of the ear) and without the optional rubber “wings” provided, the Jaybirds stay in place very well, even during extended runs of over 90 minutes. In my case, the wings actually made the headphones fit less securely in place.
Other things I like:
- Simple operation, with intelligent voice feedback at a pleasant volume that tells you only what you need to know (“power on”, “headphones paired”).
- Battery level of the headphones is visible in the menu bar of the iPhone (if you’re using an iPhone, that is).
- Charging is simple and fast.
The only drawback really is the amount of time it took to find a good, stable fit using the stock earpieces. Again, using the third-party earpieces recommended by another reviewer did provide a more secure fit, but for me at least, that improved fit came at the cost of comfort.
All in all, a great set of sport headphones. I’d gladly purchase these again.
Скроменый эксперт
05.10.2015
8/10
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Хорошо
First off this is my equipment:
Audio Technica IM70 w/comply foam IEM, Powerbeats 2, Tone pro HBS-760, Tone Infinim.
Look: This is opinion based to me but they are small and don't draw too much attention(I have black)
Sound: No it doesn't sound like a corded IM70. It doesn't have the bass of my powerbeats 2. I would label it is as balanced and for gym style headphones that are wireless, it is reasonable. They sound similar to my Tone infinim which also lack bass. If you are a basshead get the powerbeats 2. If I were to put a price on sound quality, I would put them in the $25-$75 range.
Fit: I believe many of the bad reviews have fitment issues if they are saying the sound is "tinny" or "flat". In order for me to get the best sound ouf of these, I have to use the largest size silicone/foam. The foam does produce better sound but it is a pain for me to take in and out so I use the silicone for now. I use them over the head since below the head causes them to stick to my neck - the reason why I returned the powerbeats 2. After twisting my head enough, one of the buds may come a little loose but I just shove it back in my ear, no biggie.
Connectivity: I use an android wear watch and realized that sometimes when streaming Spotify, the music would just stop and the only way to get it to start again was to power cycle the headset. Turns out if your watch is disconnected, android wear searches for the watch and interferes with the headset. Setting android wear to disconnected mode or keeping your watch with you solves the issue. Other then that, no real disconnects.
How I use them: I use them for cycling with 1 ear out so I can listen to traffic. The powerbeats were a lot harder with the one ear method because the ear hook would dangle on my shoulder and I feel they would fall out. The tone pro's work excellent for cycling!
My opinion: Would I pay $180 for these, no. Sorry they just aren't worth it. I think they are worth $120 max. I paid $110 used and for that I am happy.
Gripes: A physical on/off switch, it is a pain waiting for the headset to turn on/off, I guess my LG Tone quick connect has spoiled me.
Audio Technica IM70 w/comply foam IEM, Powerbeats 2, Tone pro HBS-760, Tone Infinim.
Look: This is opinion based to me but they are small and don't draw too much attention(I have black)
Sound: No it doesn't sound like a corded IM70. It doesn't have the bass of my powerbeats 2. I would label it is as balanced and for gym style headphones that are wireless, it is reasonable. They sound similar to my Tone infinim which also lack bass. If you are a basshead get the powerbeats 2. If I were to put a price on sound quality, I would put them in the $25-$75 range.
Fit: I believe many of the bad reviews have fitment issues if they are saying the sound is "tinny" or "flat". In order for me to get the best sound ouf of these, I have to use the largest size silicone/foam. The foam does produce better sound but it is a pain for me to take in and out so I use the silicone for now. I use them over the head since below the head causes them to stick to my neck - the reason why I returned the powerbeats 2. After twisting my head enough, one of the buds may come a little loose but I just shove it back in my ear, no biggie.
Connectivity: I use an android wear watch and realized that sometimes when streaming Spotify, the music would just stop and the only way to get it to start again was to power cycle the headset. Turns out if your watch is disconnected, android wear searches for the watch and interferes with the headset. Setting android wear to disconnected mode or keeping your watch with you solves the issue. Other then that, no real disconnects.
How I use them: I use them for cycling with 1 ear out so I can listen to traffic. The powerbeats were a lot harder with the one ear method because the ear hook would dangle on my shoulder and I feel they would fall out. The tone pro's work excellent for cycling!
My opinion: Would I pay $180 for these, no. Sorry they just aren't worth it. I think they are worth $120 max. I paid $110 used and for that I am happy.
Gripes: A physical on/off switch, it is a pain waiting for the headset to turn on/off, I guess my LG Tone quick connect has spoiled me.
Скроменый эксперт
30.09.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
I have been a very happy owner since 2012 of the first version of these earbuds, the Jaybird Bluebuds X. Still have them and use them but picked up a pair of the new X2s after the Outdoor Retailer Expo in Utah.
The freedom that comes with being wireless is amazing. I can concentrate on my workout and not worry about the headphones or the wires flopping around or getting stuck on things. I am never without my earbuds. Jaybird nailed it with these buds! You will be happy if you decide to purchase.
Jaybird has provided great additions to the all-new X2s.
--You now get 6 ear tips instead of 3. X2 comes with 3 silicon (S, M and L) and 3 foam (S, M and L) ear tips. I use the small foam ear tips. Nice to be able to customize your perfect fit.
-- The revised ear wings tips are wonderful! The new tips are now contoured to the shape of your ear and are much more rigid, which holds the earbuds in place. I wear the medium ear wing tips with the small ear tips. Nice to be able to customize your perfect fit.
(My fit is: small foam tips, with medium wingtips)
--8 hours of talk or play time is wonderful because I only have to charge once a week or even once every other week.
-- The sound clarity and bass is excellent. When I run on busy streets I sometimes will take out one side just so I can hear by surroundings because you really cannot hear anything around you.
-- Having the ability to skip songs, put music on pause and answer calls using the control near the ear is wonderful no more having to touch the phone.
--I enjoy doing plyo/jumping/running type training these headphones stay in my ear perfectly no movement at all.
--I set my phone down all the time to do walking lunges or jumping squats or even just to return my dumbbells and the range on the Bluetooth is so great my music keeps on playing as if my phone is right near me.
The X and X2 earbuds are similar, for an extra $10/$30 you get upgraded Bluetooth/sound technology, updated winged tips, 3 additional foam ear tips, and a slightly revised earbud design. The finish on the X2 is matte versus the X's glossy finish.
The freedom that comes with being wireless is amazing. I can concentrate on my workout and not worry about the headphones or the wires flopping around or getting stuck on things. I am never without my earbuds. Jaybird nailed it with these buds! You will be happy if you decide to purchase.
Jaybird has provided great additions to the all-new X2s.
--You now get 6 ear tips instead of 3. X2 comes with 3 silicon (S, M and L) and 3 foam (S, M and L) ear tips. I use the small foam ear tips. Nice to be able to customize your perfect fit.
-- The revised ear wings tips are wonderful! The new tips are now contoured to the shape of your ear and are much more rigid, which holds the earbuds in place. I wear the medium ear wing tips with the small ear tips. Nice to be able to customize your perfect fit.
(My fit is: small foam tips, with medium wingtips)
--8 hours of talk or play time is wonderful because I only have to charge once a week or even once every other week.
-- The sound clarity and bass is excellent. When I run on busy streets I sometimes will take out one side just so I can hear by surroundings because you really cannot hear anything around you.
-- Having the ability to skip songs, put music on pause and answer calls using the control near the ear is wonderful no more having to touch the phone.
--I enjoy doing plyo/jumping/running type training these headphones stay in my ear perfectly no movement at all.
--I set my phone down all the time to do walking lunges or jumping squats or even just to return my dumbbells and the range on the Bluetooth is so great my music keeps on playing as if my phone is right near me.
The X and X2 earbuds are similar, for an extra $10/$30 you get upgraded Bluetooth/sound technology, updated winged tips, 3 additional foam ear tips, and a slightly revised earbud design. The finish on the X2 is matte versus the X's glossy finish.
Скроменый эксперт
03.11.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Although I'm mostly satisfied with low-end wired ergo earbuds (because my trusty iPod Nano doesn't have Bluetooth), I've been casually looking for a set of Bluetooth earbuds that I can be happy with. I've tried the super-cheap ones that Groupon sells (avoid like the plague!) and some higher-end ones that I couldn't get to stay in my picky earholes. Then I tried the Jaybird X2 headphones.
My very first impression upon opening the box was that the presentation was elegant. As in nicer than it needed to be. Everything was carefully packed and there was an impressive attention to detail. The little box of ear tips was a nice touch. I tried a couple of the silicone ear tips and found that the medium size fit nicely, sealing my ear canals well and providing the best bass response. The "ear fins" were a little daunting, but after finding the right size and getting everything adjusted, I'm extremely pleased. I can move my head around without worrying about the earbuds working loose, and they can even withstand some tugging. I even had a funny moment where I moved away from my desk, being careful not to hit the limit of my cable and rip my earbuds out, before I realized there was no cord! I'm finally free! Best of all, the sound is great, with full bass and satisfactory volume.
"Jenna," the female voice prompt, is pleasing and helpful. I was listening to a song and she broke in *on the beat* to tell me "Battery low." (It might have been a coincidence, but it was a happy one.)
Pairing the headphones with my iPhone and controlling them via the remote was easy and intuitive, even without instructions. (Detailed videos are available at the visually appealing Jaybird website.) Eventually I might plumb the depths of all the remote features but even if I don't, I can run them well enough already. If I have one gripe, it's the bright neon yellow color of the earbuds. I usually like to be more low-key, but I think in this case I'm OK with saying "Look at my headphones! They're the best ever!"
My very first impression upon opening the box was that the presentation was elegant. As in nicer than it needed to be. Everything was carefully packed and there was an impressive attention to detail. The little box of ear tips was a nice touch. I tried a couple of the silicone ear tips and found that the medium size fit nicely, sealing my ear canals well and providing the best bass response. The "ear fins" were a little daunting, but after finding the right size and getting everything adjusted, I'm extremely pleased. I can move my head around without worrying about the earbuds working loose, and they can even withstand some tugging. I even had a funny moment where I moved away from my desk, being careful not to hit the limit of my cable and rip my earbuds out, before I realized there was no cord! I'm finally free! Best of all, the sound is great, with full bass and satisfactory volume.
"Jenna," the female voice prompt, is pleasing and helpful. I was listening to a song and she broke in *on the beat* to tell me "Battery low." (It might have been a coincidence, but it was a happy one.)
Pairing the headphones with my iPhone and controlling them via the remote was easy and intuitive, even without instructions. (Detailed videos are available at the visually appealing Jaybird website.) Eventually I might plumb the depths of all the remote features but even if I don't, I can run them well enough already. If I have one gripe, it's the bright neon yellow color of the earbuds. I usually like to be more low-key, but I think in this case I'm OK with saying "Look at my headphones! They're the best ever!"
Скроменый эксперт
23.10.2015
10/10
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Великолепно
Over the course of a few years I had tried numerous competitor products, looking for the balance of lightweight, durability and performance (meaning quality of sound).
I stumbled upon Jaybird products and was reluctant to try them based on others not even comparing. The competition by-the-way, I gave the headphones away they were brand names, but terrible bluetooth quality or "tinnie" sounding (little to no quality bass).
My first purchase of the Jaybird headphones resulted in an amazing set of headphones. The manufacturing is spectacular. I sweat profusely during workouts, especially when I am doing heavy cardio. These never had an issue except once, AFTER 14 MONTHS. Jaybird was contacted and replaced them for FREE!!!!!
Service such as this is not the standard today.
The sound quality is perfect, you can have a high volume with no distortion which you can control either by the headphones or the device playing the music. The sound automatically cuts out when there's a call, and you can take it by hitting the button on the headphones. Nice features.
The bluetooth range - one of the highest I've experienced in such a small device. I'm not certain how they obtain such high distances with such a small device, but it's spectacular the the 30 feet plus distance / range expected from bluetooth products.
The headphones are extremely lightweight and come with a small clip you can use to tighten up the loose hanging wire, if you choose. I don't mind the wire hitting my neck, but I do know others in the gym who feel uncomfortable with the strap hitting them.
This company, not just their products is the best choice for Bluetooth headphones. They support their products, they develop newer richer quality and apparently constantly try to improve on their products. Impressive ALL the way around.
Which company supports their product for FREE after 30-days never mind over a year. I purchased two more additional sets for my kids last year for Christmas - still running, still work flawlessly.
I stumbled upon Jaybird products and was reluctant to try them based on others not even comparing. The competition by-the-way, I gave the headphones away they were brand names, but terrible bluetooth quality or "tinnie" sounding (little to no quality bass).
My first purchase of the Jaybird headphones resulted in an amazing set of headphones. The manufacturing is spectacular. I sweat profusely during workouts, especially when I am doing heavy cardio. These never had an issue except once, AFTER 14 MONTHS. Jaybird was contacted and replaced them for FREE!!!!!
Service such as this is not the standard today.
The sound quality is perfect, you can have a high volume with no distortion which you can control either by the headphones or the device playing the music. The sound automatically cuts out when there's a call, and you can take it by hitting the button on the headphones. Nice features.
The bluetooth range - one of the highest I've experienced in such a small device. I'm not certain how they obtain such high distances with such a small device, but it's spectacular the the 30 feet plus distance / range expected from bluetooth products.
The headphones are extremely lightweight and come with a small clip you can use to tighten up the loose hanging wire, if you choose. I don't mind the wire hitting my neck, but I do know others in the gym who feel uncomfortable with the strap hitting them.
This company, not just their products is the best choice for Bluetooth headphones. They support their products, they develop newer richer quality and apparently constantly try to improve on their products. Impressive ALL the way around.
Which company supports their product for FREE after 30-days never mind over a year. I purchased two more additional sets for my kids last year for Christmas - still running, still work flawlessly.
Скроменый эксперт
13.10.2015
8/10
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So far really loving these, high four and just holding off for long-range questions about durability and charging (I have no concerns, just can't tell yet)
Packaging: nicely minimal, very easy to open
Includes: six pairs of tips, three foam and three silicone, each with s small, medium, and large pair. Charging cable. Six ear fins. Several clips for shortening the wires
Feel: super light. Fit will of course be highly personal. You have to give them credit for shipping a variety of ways to get your fit correct however. For me, the small is a great fit, secure and with a good seal. Held up to running with no problem whether jogging or sprinting. Never felt like they were slipping or the seal was losing it. Very comfortable in the ear.
Ease of pairing: could the be simpler or faster. Paired immediately with all my Apple products--touch, pad, phone, and laptop.
Sound: I'm always leery of sound reviews as it's not only often subjective but fiercely so. That said, I found these to be excellent sound quality, especially with regard to clarity, which was crystal sharp. I'm not a huge bass fan, so for me the bass was fine, and nicely balanced. Those seeking deep driving bass will want a test listen. Perhaps even better than the music sound quality (I like good sound but wouldn't even call myself an audiophile by any stretch) was the audiobook clarity, which was much sharper than I often get.
The buds come precharged, but they recommend doing a charge anyway. I didn't and got about three hours out of the pre-charge, much to my surprise. They charge fully in about two hours (though you can always partially charge if you are in a rush. They say 30 minutes will get you 90, but I have the tried). I'm still working on my first full charge, am nearly at six hours and have had no warning of low battery.
There's no doubts these are somewhat pricey, but I'm loving the sound quality and clarity, and am also loving not having to reset my earbuds when running hard. Right now, highly recommended
Packaging: nicely minimal, very easy to open
Includes: six pairs of tips, three foam and three silicone, each with s small, medium, and large pair. Charging cable. Six ear fins. Several clips for shortening the wires
Feel: super light. Fit will of course be highly personal. You have to give them credit for shipping a variety of ways to get your fit correct however. For me, the small is a great fit, secure and with a good seal. Held up to running with no problem whether jogging or sprinting. Never felt like they were slipping or the seal was losing it. Very comfortable in the ear.
Ease of pairing: could the be simpler or faster. Paired immediately with all my Apple products--touch, pad, phone, and laptop.
Sound: I'm always leery of sound reviews as it's not only often subjective but fiercely so. That said, I found these to be excellent sound quality, especially with regard to clarity, which was crystal sharp. I'm not a huge bass fan, so for me the bass was fine, and nicely balanced. Those seeking deep driving bass will want a test listen. Perhaps even better than the music sound quality (I like good sound but wouldn't even call myself an audiophile by any stretch) was the audiobook clarity, which was much sharper than I often get.
The buds come precharged, but they recommend doing a charge anyway. I didn't and got about three hours out of the pre-charge, much to my surprise. They charge fully in about two hours (though you can always partially charge if you are in a rush. They say 30 minutes will get you 90, but I have the tried). I'm still working on my first full charge, am nearly at six hours and have had no warning of low battery.
There's no doubts these are somewhat pricey, but I'm loving the sound quality and clarity, and am also loving not having to reset my earbuds when running hard. Right now, highly recommended
Скроменый эксперт
03.10.2015
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
This is my first pair of wireless bluetooth earbuds, so I can't really compare it to another product. I will say that I had an excessive amount of difficulty figuring out the fit with these. It comes with three sets of silicone earbuds, three sets of foam ("comply isolation") earbuds, and then the stabilizer wings. I had to try just about every combination to finally figure out the fit. I don't like the foam earbuds at all, none of them fit well. The stabilizer wings are kind of strange to slide into a fold in the ear and I don't know that they're really the best way for the earbuds to stay in. I took off a star because of this. I have another pair of earbuds that has a sort of hook that goes behind your ear, and I think that works a lot better. These are large earbuds because of the bluetooth technology and so if you wear something over your ears, like a helmet, I'm not sure that these would work.
For my purposes of going on a 3 mile walk everyday, it has sufficient fit and hold and it's great not to be chained to my phone. When you turn them on, a voice tells you that they're on and then tells you when they've connected to your device. It also tells you when you power these off, which is important. When I first got these, I kept forgetting to turn them off and the battery would drain and they'd be dead when I went to use them next. They're also convenient to charge because they use a standard micro USB charger. I tested them one day to see how far the range was for the USB and it seems about 50ft. When I walked outside of the range, it paused my podcast and then resumed it when I walked within range again. It also pauses my podcast when I get a call on my phone, and will read my text messages to me if I prompt it to with the voice control option. Other than struggling to find the right fit with these and remembering to turn them off, I haven't had any other problems with these. Some of the other reviews say that the sound isn't great. I probably don't have the most discerning ear but I haven't noticed.
For my purposes of going on a 3 mile walk everyday, it has sufficient fit and hold and it's great not to be chained to my phone. When you turn them on, a voice tells you that they're on and then tells you when they've connected to your device. It also tells you when you power these off, which is important. When I first got these, I kept forgetting to turn them off and the battery would drain and they'd be dead when I went to use them next. They're also convenient to charge because they use a standard micro USB charger. I tested them one day to see how far the range was for the USB and it seems about 50ft. When I walked outside of the range, it paused my podcast and then resumed it when I walked within range again. It also pauses my podcast when I get a call on my phone, and will read my text messages to me if I prompt it to with the voice control option. Other than struggling to find the right fit with these and remembering to turn them off, I haven't had any other problems with these. Some of the other reviews say that the sound isn't great. I probably don't have the most discerning ear but I haven't noticed.
Скроменый эксперт
30.09.2015
10/10
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Великолепно
A bit pricy, but these things are exactly what I wanted. Clear sound (not audiophile clear, mind you, but as good as I can expect with an iphone and a set of tiny headphones using bluetooth... plenty of quality for working or working out) and enough volume to hear the music well (though you probably won't be banging your head). I use them frequently to listen to audio books and conference calls on my PC and they work wonderfully.
Pairing is simple and I love that they use a standard micro USB plug for charging (included)... I hate devices that use proprietary plugs.
They give you 6 different sizes of ear pieces (3 sizes each of 2 different materials) and 3 sizes of 'wings'. I'm a 'large silicone' earpiece and 'medium wings' guy. If I was a runner, I might go to the larger wings for a firmer fit, but I mostly sit on my butt at the office, so the mediums are more comfortable for me. After the first hour or so of listening to music and swapping out the bits, I've settled on what works for me and I haven't swapped out any of the parts.
I listened to 7 hours of a technical training last week and the battery was just about to die... perfect for me as I can't see using them that often for more than 2-3 hours a day.
TIPS:
1. If you are wearing these in the UNDER THE EAR configuration, the buttons go near your RIGHT ear (so you can tell which way to put them on).
2. If you wear 'em over the ear, the buttons go on the LEFT.
3. If you hold the ear piece near the buttons so you are looking directly into the 'sound hole' (nothing like using technical jargon) with the wire pointed down, the wing should be positioned so that it goes directly away from the wire (up) and then curves to the left. The other earpiece should curve up and to the right when held the same way.
4. The side that has the recharge port is the one next to the buttons (so you don't get frustrated, trying to open the cap on the other side, when that side doesn't open... duh)
Pairing is simple and I love that they use a standard micro USB plug for charging (included)... I hate devices that use proprietary plugs.
They give you 6 different sizes of ear pieces (3 sizes each of 2 different materials) and 3 sizes of 'wings'. I'm a 'large silicone' earpiece and 'medium wings' guy. If I was a runner, I might go to the larger wings for a firmer fit, but I mostly sit on my butt at the office, so the mediums are more comfortable for me. After the first hour or so of listening to music and swapping out the bits, I've settled on what works for me and I haven't swapped out any of the parts.
I listened to 7 hours of a technical training last week and the battery was just about to die... perfect for me as I can't see using them that often for more than 2-3 hours a day.
TIPS:
1. If you are wearing these in the UNDER THE EAR configuration, the buttons go near your RIGHT ear (so you can tell which way to put them on).
2. If you wear 'em over the ear, the buttons go on the LEFT.
3. If you hold the ear piece near the buttons so you are looking directly into the 'sound hole' (nothing like using technical jargon) with the wire pointed down, the wing should be positioned so that it goes directly away from the wire (up) and then curves to the left. The other earpiece should curve up and to the right when held the same way.
4. The side that has the recharge port is the one next to the buttons (so you don't get frustrated, trying to open the cap on the other side, when that side doesn't open... duh)
Скроменый эксперт
19.11.2015
4/10
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I bought the original Jaybird Bluebud X last year after hearing so many good things about it, but it disappointed me because of the features. I ended up returning them after a week. Before buying the Bluebud X, I've been using a lot of the cheaper Bluetooth alternatives like the QY7s here on Amazon which exceeded everything because of the features, sound quality, and the PRICE!
So, this new version that came out a few months ago, the Jaybird X2, I said to myself that surely they must have upgraded everything that disappointed me with the first, right? Nope! Still the same! So after years of selling the BlueBud X, you would think that jaybird would have greatly improved everything but unfortunately not. Please don't get me wrong, the audio is superb, but compared to the 3 year old tech of the Bluebud X, not much. One feature I loved, especially with the cheaper Bluetooth headphones like the QY7/QY8s is the ability to simultaneously connect to two devices at the same time! The BlueBud X didn't have it, thats why I returned it, so I thought the newer one would get the feature, but it didn't!
Jaybird states that you can connect up to 8 devices but not at the same time. You might be asking why it's so important? Well, here's my scenario. My QY7/QY8 headphones are connected to both my tablet and my phone, so it's helpful if I'm watching a movie on my tablet, then when someone calls me on my cellphone, the headphones automatically switch over to my call, AND pauses the movie! It's sooo convenient especially when I'm on my daily train commutes. I know some people don't need that feature, but that's not the point. If the cheaper $15 dollar QY8 has the ability to do that, then my $180 should also be able to do that feature! I really hope the future Jaybird X3 or X4 finally get it!
So, this new version that came out a few months ago, the Jaybird X2, I said to myself that surely they must have upgraded everything that disappointed me with the first, right? Nope! Still the same! So after years of selling the BlueBud X, you would think that jaybird would have greatly improved everything but unfortunately not. Please don't get me wrong, the audio is superb, but compared to the 3 year old tech of the Bluebud X, not much. One feature I loved, especially with the cheaper Bluetooth headphones like the QY7/QY8s is the ability to simultaneously connect to two devices at the same time! The BlueBud X didn't have it, thats why I returned it, so I thought the newer one would get the feature, but it didn't!
Jaybird states that you can connect up to 8 devices but not at the same time. You might be asking why it's so important? Well, here's my scenario. My QY7/QY8 headphones are connected to both my tablet and my phone, so it's helpful if I'm watching a movie on my tablet, then when someone calls me on my cellphone, the headphones automatically switch over to my call, AND pauses the movie! It's sooo convenient especially when I'm on my daily train commutes. I know some people don't need that feature, but that's not the point. If the cheaper $15 dollar QY8 has the ability to do that, then my $180 should also be able to do that feature! I really hope the future Jaybird X3 or X4 finally get it!
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