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JayBird BBX1MB BlueBuds X Sport Bluetooth Headphones - Black (Discontinued by Manufacturer)
| Brand | Jaybird |
| Model Name | BBX1MB |
| Color | Black |
| Form Factor | Two-Ear |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
About this item
- Remarkable sound
- Secure fit for sports and fitness
- 8 hours of play time
- Designed for music and phone calls
- Protects against sweat – Lifetime Warranty
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| Sound quality | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Noise cancellation | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.2 |
| Battery life | 3.2 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 4.3 |
| Comfort | — | 4.6 | 4.4 | — | 4.0 |
| Sold By | — | Hoview Times | Amazon.com | Only1deal | Amazon.com |
| connectivity tech | Wireless | Wireless | Wired | Bluetooth | Wireless, Bluetooth, Apple H1 Chip, NFC |
| headphones form factor | Two-Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear |
| connector type | 2.5mm Jack | wireless | — | wireless | USB Type C |
| cable feature | Without Cable | Detachable | Retractable | Without Cable | Without Cable |
| control type | Media Control | — | Media Control | Media Control | Call Control,Volume Control,Media Control,App Control,Voice Control,Noise Control |
| water resistance | — | waterproof | not water resistant | water resistant | water resistant |
| material | — | — | Plastic | Silicone | Silicone |
From the manufacturer
Shift Premium Bluetooth Audio:
Changing the game is about challenging everything we know and accept about the products we design. BlueBuds X rewrites the rules of Bluetooth headphones audio, delivering a sound you've never heard before with premium sound & warm bass. Outperforms most wired headphones.
SIGNALPLUS for Skip-Free Music:
Use your music device anywhere on your body without traditional limitations. You can even put your phone/music device in a bag at the gym and workout without signal droppage.
Micro-Sized with Battery HD:
BlueBuds X are the smallest Bluetooth headphones available, yet they pack an incredible 8 hours of play time. Enjoy a full day of music and calls, or work out an hour a day for an entire week on a single charge.
X-FIT Over/Under Ear Fit Options:
BlueBuds X has the ability to lift the cord off your neck for a liberating workout experience. Jaybird's X-Fit allows for the headphones to be used either in the traditional under-ear wearing style for music & calls, or over-ear, designed for those wanting a great sports music experience.
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| BLUEBUDS X (MIDNIGHT) | BLUEBUDS X (STORM) | BLUEBUDS X (CAMO) | FREEDOM SPRINT (MIDNIGHT) | FREEDOM SPRINT (STORM) | |
| Wireless Music & Calls | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Secure-Fit for Sport | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lifetime Warranty Against Sweat | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Number of Paired Devices | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| Battery Run Time | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | 4.5 Hours | 4.5 Hours |
| Weight | 13.8 g | 13.8 g | 13.8 g | 16 g | 16 g |
| X-Fit (Over or Under-Ear) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Jenna Voice Prompts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Shift Premium Bluetooth Audio | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| PureSound | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Product Dimensions | 5 x 2.1 x 7.25 inches |
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| Item Weight | 8 ounces |
| ASIN | B00AIRUOI8 |
| Item model number | BBX1MB |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #153,486 in Climate Pledge Friendly (See Top 100 in Climate Pledge Friendly) #6,641 in Climate Pledge Friendly: Electronics #16,013 in Headphones & Earbuds |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Wireless communication technologies | Bluetooth |
| Connectivity technologies | Wireless |
| Special features | volume-control |
| Other display features | CE |
| Audio Jack | Micro USB |
| Color | Black |
| Whats in the box | JayBird BBX1MB BlueBuds X Sport Bluetooth Headphones - Black (Discontinued by Manufacturer) |
| Department | Cell Phones |
| Manufacturer | Jaybird |
| Date First Available | December 5, 2012 |
| Weight | 8 Ounces |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
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JayBird BBX1MB BlueBuds X Sport Bluetooth Headphones - Black (Discontinued by Manufacturer)
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. However, some customers have mixed opinions about bluetooth connectivity, stability, battery life, quality, fit, comfort, and performance.
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Customers generally like the sound quality of the headphones. They say that the highs are brilliant and the lows are bassy. There are very few breaks in the sound, making it comfortable enough for a good amount of listening time. The headphones lock in place and provide a great seal for noise isolation. Streaming Pandora was about as good as one can expect from a device like this, and the headphones pair easily with their KOKKIA transmitter.
"...Also, my family members tell me that there is very little sound bleeding out to annoy the people around me, even when I am listening to my music at..." Read more
"...I still love them. They sound great. I noticed that while outside the music cracks at certain points...." Read more
"...They can also get pretty loud if you want them to. The bluetooth sound quality is really great, much better than what I expected...." Read more
"...The sound is good, not great. However, I have never worn earbuds that had great sound...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that the build quality is amazing, very robust, and well thought out, while others say that there was no improvement in the quality. They also say that the earphone tips wore out after about three weeks and that the rechargeable batteries started to decay.
"...extreme sports while wearing them then I believe they can last quite a long time.Charging is very simple...." Read more
"...Build Quality: They look amazing. Made of plastic. Cord is rubbery and tough, that's a good thing. Take care of them and they will last...." Read more
"...cushions so I can hear background noise I do notice that the quality is slightly lower than it is when I use the larger sized cushions...." Read more
"...Now as sound quality goes, these are fantastic. I like bass and the bluebuds deliver. Highs and mids are also great...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that the qualities of the Comply tips works reasonably well, while others say that they don't work like new and are essentially useless. The bluetooth works well, and it's easy to use. However, some customers say that the headphones are not suitable for runners and that the Complies do not work.
"...Now I can never go back to wired headphones - the freedom you get is outstanding. I can focus a lot more on my exercises and train more efficiently...." Read more
"...My set decided to stop working right at the end of my 50min run...." Read more
"...Overall I'd say they work well in most situations, including for working out/running, which is the main reason I bought them...." Read more
"...The bluetooth works well, and rarely breaks. I now take my iPhone with me on my runs in a front pouch...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the headphones. Some mention that they fit great, while others say that they're difficult to fit in the ear. The earpiece barrel is just too fat, and the tips are difficult to smush down. The driver is larger in circumference than most in-ear buds, making it difficult to get the tips smashed down enough.
"...They really paid attention to creating a secure, customizable fit with many options...." Read more
"...I have with the sound is related to the fit; because the earbuds are so tight in the ear, they act as a sort of a "drum" and any impact on the cord..." Read more
"...The small cord fits around the back of your head, can be adjusted for a snug fit so it doesn't flap around, and is out of sight and out of mind...." Read more
"...-like", as some other reviewers have said, but they are bigger than your average earbud and will stick out of your ear a little...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the stability of the headphones. Some mention that they stay in place better than most earbuds, but they still fall out during intense workouts. The wax nicely and the bud stays in much better when they are clean, while others say that the rubber tip just starts slipping out. However, in this way, the headphones fall out of their ears and are in their way while working out. The tips are bulky, which makes the tips harder to keep in place.
"...after about 10 minutes of running with them on they will slowly try to slide out. As stated in the numerous reviews the fit depends on your ears...." Read more
"...The ear pieces fit snugly and never fall out...." Read more
"...Having chosen the best size plugs, they kept sliding out. They didn't fall off, but slid out so there wasn't a good seal, and the audio suffered...." Read more
"...that when your sweat makes contact with the rubber tip - it just start slipping out...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the headphones. Some mention that the battery is excellent, runs and runs and the headphones look as good as new. However, some customers say that the second review stated that the product had poor battery life. The headphones are not bulky and do not have a big heavy battery. The battery is easy to replace and the iPhone shows the battery meter in the status area. However some customers also say that they are expensive and the batteries are not replaceable.
"...headphones aren't new, but these are not bulky and they don't have a big heavy battery...." Read more
"...Pairing is stupidly easy.Battery is really great. I workout four times a week for 1.5 hours and I can get almost two weeks on one charge...." Read more
"...(intermittent charging, wouldn't turn off, etc)...." Read more
"...What helps a lot is the fact that there is a battery monitor for the headphones on my iPhone - no software to install, it just shows up there and I..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the bluetooth connectivity of the headphones. Some mention that the connection is very well, while others say that it will not pair with their phone. Some customers also mention that they experienced connection issues on their laptop, and that they required them to re-sync whenever their Bluetooth was lost.
"...the house listening to music while I did housework, and I never lost connection, even when I was in the back of the house!..." Read more
"...There was no loss of connection and the music played without skipping...." Read more
"...Also, I've experienced connection issues occasionally on my laptop, but not with my phone or iPod...." Read more
"...They work flawlessly, rarely if ever drop bluetooth connection, pair instantly, still sound great (and loud), have all the necessary remote control..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the comfort of the headphones. Some mention that they are plenty comfortable, feel like they are not wearing anything, and have great ear retention, while others say that the tips are quite large and become uncomfortable after long periods of time, cause a lot of pain, and do not feel totally secure and comfortable. They also mention that the headphones become annoying on longer runs and bother their collar bone.
"...and they are plenty comfortable. Better yet, they come with these soft rubber (silicon?) "..." Read more
"...When the hooks do stay they can get uncomfortable after an hour. I've tried all the sizes and it's been the case with all three...." Read more
"...So even though the tips fitted and felt all right, the Comply foam tips perform ten times better...." Read more
"...Without the wire, it feels like I'm not wearing anything. No long cord dangling down to my iPod to deal with...." Read more
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First off, the fit. They come with 3 sizes of the soft rubber piece that fits into your ear canal (which I will call a cushion because I have no idea what they are really called) and they are plenty comfortable. Better yet, they come with these soft rubber (silicon?) "batwing" things that keeps them in your ear even more firmly without creating any more pressure, and these come in 3 sizes as well. It took me a little while to find the right sizes for my ears...interestingly, I found that I prefer a smaller size in my left ear than my right one, so I'm glad I had options. I also find that the larger size ear "cushion" tends to block out background noise better (which is great when I'm just hanging out listening to music or making a call), but when I ride my bike in traffic, I feel safer if I can hear cars and pedestrians, so like that I am able to put a smaller cushion on for riding but still keep it firmly in my ear with the little batwing things. So, 5 stars for the customizable fit and comfort. I also like that it comes with three little clips to keep the extra cable snug behind your head if you like that. They really paid attention to creating a secure, customizable fit with many options. They are very light, by the way; I expected some extra weight and bulk because of the bluetooth, but it was no heavier than any of my "regular" earbuds--lighter, even, because you aren't weighed down by a cord!
Now, sound quality and bluetooth. I'm not a die-hard audiophile that demands incredible sound quality at all times...but sound quality does make a difference with the kind of music i typically listen to so I do value high-quality speakers and headphones. I find that the sound produced by these is excellent. It sounds best, of course, when the fit is ideal, and when I use smaller cushions so I can hear background noise I do notice that the quality is slightly lower than it is when I use the larger sized cushions. However, that is to be expected. these exceeded my expectations with regards to sound quality. Also, my family members tell me that there is very little sound bleeding out to annoy the people around me, even when I am listening to my music at fairly high volume, which is great because not everyone enjoys a banjo tune as much as I do. ;)
As for pairing them with bluetooth...simple as can be! They came pre-charged, so I was able to turn them on and pair them to my iPhone immediately. There is a nice voice prompt that tells you when you've turned them on and when they are in pairing mode, and they tell you as soon as you have connected with your iPhone or iPod. Once it was paired, I was able to set my phone on the kitchen table and move freely around the house listening to music while I did housework, and I never lost connection, even when I was in the back of the house! I even went into the garage briefly and let the door close behind me, and I was STILL connected, which blew me away. I'm quite pleased with that. I haven't made many phone calls yet using these, but the test call I did make went through fine and I could hear my friend quite well, and she said she could hear me perfectly as well. The controls are intuitive and pretty simple, by the way. Three buttons--that allow you to adjust the volume, move forward or backwards in a song or skip to the next/previous track, and answer calls/enter pairing mode. I'll come back and add any feedback I have about making/receiving phone calls after I've used that feature more extensively.
They are attractive and come with a very nice little clamshell case, which fits the charger cord, the earbuds, and the extra cushions and batwings.
Bottom line, I'm quite pleased with this purchase and would highly recommend them to anyone. In my opinion, they are worth the price.
Sound quality is great. I hear all aspects of the music I listen to which ranges from Heavy Metal to Country and also some 80's and 90's rap.
I have read comments from some people that say they have went through a few pair due to breakage. I don't see how unless you are overly rough with them. But, with a little care and not performing extreme sports while wearing them then I believe they can last quite a long time.
Charging is very simple. You can use any micro USB charger. I use my Samsung Tab's charging cord to charge them. I will say that it should have come with a wall charger. Again, pointing to the price of the headphones.
The small hard case that comes with them is pretty decent. The locking mechanism is magnetic so if you can't figure out on how to fit the charging cord and the headphones in the case just right then the locking mechanism is pretty ineffective.
I have read about people that have connected these to any Apple "I" device, have a nifty power meter that shows on the screen of the "I" device. I wish they were able to have that meter appear on an Android device. That would be very convenient. Maybe in a newer version it might be possible.
Overall these are great headphones if you are willing to pay the price offered on Amazon.
Update as of December 21, 2014
I am going to drop the rating to 4 stars.
It's been roughly 2 and a half months since I first started using these earbuds. I still love them. They sound great. I noticed that while outside the music cracks at certain points. I noticed it would only do this as I was in certain areas at the base that I am located at. I read some info about Bluetooth products in general. From what I read there are certain frequencies that can cause interferance with a Bluetooth signal.
On another note though I have had to utilize the warranty. My set decided to stop working right at the end of my 50min run. It first gave a tone then afterwards the voice came on saying the device is powering off. After taking them off I saw the LED light flashing between red and green. I tried completely powering them off using the center power button but nothing worked. Then I pushed and held the lower volume button and heard the same female voice say "power off". This time they completely powered off. Once I got back to my room I plugged them in thinking that the battery was drained. Come to find out that nope the battery was just fine. I tried turning them back on with no luck at all. I was never rough with them. I used them as the directions stated.
Fortunately, I called customer service and they have replaced them free of charge. The replacement Bluebuds were in the mail in less than a day.
Hopefully, the pair that is on it's way lasts longer. Otherwise these were a waste for what I had paid for them. A product like this that is priced at $169.99 retail should last a lot longer than 2 and a half months. Especially, if they are advertised as X Sport.
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En cuanto a la forma de entrega también es excelente, al siguiente día los tenia en mis manos después de haber realizado la compra. Y sobre la otra reseña de la persona que tiene problemas con ellos, en mi caso no tengo ese problema, yo pienso que fue un poco de mala suerte de que hayan salido con un defecto, pero garantía y listo.
HOWEVER, you must purchase the Comply T-500 tips to go with these. The included tips are not good enough, but with the Comply ones they are ridiculously good - the sound is improved and they'll stay in place.
The Bluetooth connection is consistent, build quality feels solid, the "wingtip" works well when you figure it out.
Pros:
Sound great
Wingtip is interesting, it works well
Bluetooth is consistent
Battery life is good
Cons:
Included tips are garbage, you must get the Comply T-500 or other that goes with these (they show you the ones that are compatible on their site)
3 stars with included tips, 5 stars with better tips
Recu il y a environ 3 semaines, je suis pleinement satisfait de ce produit.
Emballage sérieux et très soigné. Les ecouteurs sont fournis avec une pochette solide et plutot jolie.
Concernant les écouteurs en eux meme, ils sont très léger et fournis avec des clips très utiles pour que les intra tiennent en mode "derriere la nuque". Le systeme est très bien étudié et est très efficace.
Concernant la connectivité, je n'ai quasiment jamais eu de coupures, la connection est donc très stable. Point fort, car j'ai rarement vu des casques bluetooth aussi stables.
Construction : beaucoup de plastique et très léger. C'est agréable mais je me demande si cela ne va pas influencer la durabilité du produit.
Musique : Au top, l'ensemble du spectre est très équilibré, la musique est pas trop punchy, et c'est ce qu'on veut. La qualité audio ne rivalisera pas avec les meilleurs casques filaires, mais c'est déjà exceptionnel pour un si petit gabarit, sans fil qui plus est.
Bref, pour le moment je suis 100% convaincu par le produit. J'attends tout de même de voir s'il va tenir dans le temps pour la note de fiabilité.
One and a half years later: it has been one and a half years since I bought these headphones. Battery is still stellar and performance is the same. I use them for a couple of hours everyday.
The only complaint I have now is that the ear-tips have become loose. When. I remove the headset the foams stay inside the ear. This is a bit unsettling. The problem is, after qone and a half years I have no clue where the supplied spare tips are at. So I guess I have to drop a small superglue dot.
I’m glad I took the risk. After lots of experimentation with the various eartips and “secure fit ear cushions” that are supplied with the Jaybirds, I’ve concluded that the best set up for running and gym use is the following:
- Go for the “over the ear” method of wearing them, where the cord goes around the top of your ears. Any other way of wearing them just isn’t secure enough for doing exercise.
- Use the supplied cord management clips to shorten the length of the cord, so that the cord fits fairly tightly around the back of your head. This makes the Jaybirds fit even more securely and also stops the cord from rubbing annoyingly on your neck while you run.
- Ditch the supplied silicone eartips and instead buy some Comply TX-500 eartips made from memory foam. The supplied silicone eartips are fine if you don’t intend to do any exercise, but if you’re wearing them while running, the moment you start to sweat they just slide right out of your ears. I suspect the people who reviewed the Jaybirds and said they fell out of your ears when running, were probably just using the supplied silicone eartips and I can understand their frustration. Whilst the Comply TX-500 eartips are ridiculously expensive for what they are, they totally transform the Jaybirds such that they stay solidly stuck in your ears, with no need at to keep pushing them back in again while you’re running. I’d go so far as to say that without the Complys the Jaybirds are useless for doing vigorous exercise, so make sure you factor the extra £20 into your budget that you’ll need to buy some.
- Don’t bother using the “secure fit ear cushions”. Jaybird make a big fuss about these and how revolutionary they are, but they are just too fiddly to use and drove me crazy trying to get them fitted just right. More importantly, with the Comply eartips fitted, you just don’t need them; the earbuds stay lodged in your ears so solidly, there’s no need for the extra security the ear cushions are supposed to give you.
With the above configuration the Jaybirds are absolutely fantastic for what I what I wanted them for, which is to listen to music and podcasts while running. They stay firmly in my ears and the Bluetooth signal is rock solid, so I’ve never had a problem with the sound cutting out. Battery life is also as advertised – about 8 hours between charges. Sound quality isn’t fantastic (anyone who says it is, needs to listed to something like some Shure SE425’s to hear just how good earphones can really sound), but it’s perfectly acceptable for running and gym use. It’s also worth mentioning that I think the sound has improved slightly with use, so they might benefit from a degree of “running in”.
So if you’re looking to buy the closest thing there currently is to the perfect earphones for running and gym use, and you’re happy to spend an extra £20 on Comply eartips, I’d thoroughly recommend the Jaybirds. Of course I haven’t had the Jaybirds for long enough to comment on their reliability, so I’ll update this review if anything goes wrong.




















