Maybe there's better bluetooth headphones out there, but you'd pay an arm and a leg to get them! Based on user ratings and price, I figured these were the best value for the money. I'm completely satisfied with them and think they're great!
I almost returned them, however, after only 2 days. Wearing them for more than an hour or so gave me a headache. They were far too tight on my 'regular' (I think) sized head. Throw in they have to fit over my wire rim glasses, the pressure made noticeable dents in the sides of my head. I tried them both with and without my small, behind the ear hearing aids. I decided it was more comfortable without them and I could hear clearly enough.
Perhaps the reason they're so tight is they expect that every buyer is a runner and would spend hours running and jogging while wearing them, so they need to be pretty tight. I bought them to sit in my big chair watching TV, and maybe walk to the kitchen every now and then. So I certainly don't want or need them tight. I'm a couch potato, so there's no need to have tight headphones.
The various wired headphones I've used in the past 10-20 years always had a hard plastic over-the-head part. More recent ones, like these headphones, were also too tight at the start. Being plastic, I simply immersed the over-the-head part in boiling water which softened the plastic and they took a new, wider, 'set' as I held them apart.
But these have padding around what I assumed was a plastic head part, just like the wired ones of the past. I didn't want to put that part under water as the foam inside would be permanently damaged and also wipe out any warranty and return options. So, I tried my hair dryer with a 16oz soda bottle holding the two headphones apart. 10 minutes of non-stop hair dryer did nothing. A 15 minute attempt failed, too. Leaving them with the bottle overnight helped loosen then, but only slightly. So my next idea was 'maybe they really are metal' parts. I made maybe 10 minimally small bends across the length of the padded part and opened them up. I didn't want to break them if it IS plastic! A second and third pass got them wide enough for my head.
So now I'm a happy camper! My only complaint is that they did not address how to widen the fit in the instructions.
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| Customer Rating | (188) | (6028) | (16844) | (62526) | (65578) | (9929) |
| Price | Unavailable | $197.95 | $329.00 | $200.00 | $59.00 | $74.99 |
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| Color | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black |
| Fit Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear | Over-Ear | — | Over-Ear | over_ear,headband |
| Item Dimensions | 8 x 3 x 6 inches | 9.3 x 5.9 x 11.6 inches | — | 3.2 x 6.7 x 7.1 inches | 7.68 x 7.09 x 3.07 inches | 6.7 x 7.9 x 3.9 inches |
| Item Weight | 7.77 ounces | 0.68 lbs | — | 0.52 lbs | 0.58 lbs | 0.66 lbs |
| Special Feature | Bluetooth 4.2 (compatible with all available Bluetooth versions)| Bluetooth profile: HFP (hands free) A2DP, AVRCP| Audio Codecs: aptX Low Latency, aptX, SBC| Operating Range: up to 33ft (10m), Operating Frequency: 2.4GHz| 3.5mm Stereo input for wired operation| Audio Impedance: 32 Ohm, Frequency Response 20Hz-20KHz| Charging Time: 3 hours; Music Play Time: 15 hours; Standby time: up to 180 hours| Dimensions: 21.0(L) x 16.0(W) x 8(H) cm (unfolded) 21.0(L) x 16.0(W) x 5(H) cm (folded) Weight: 220.4 g | Noise Cancellation | Noise Cancellation, Microphone Included | Noise Cancellation, Microphone Feature, Volume-Control | Fast Charging | Lightweight |
From the manufacturer
Miccus: Pushing Audio Limits since 2012
Some people push car speed limits. Others max computer speeds.
Miccus pushes audio limits, defiantly believing audio should not be trapped by wires nor walls.
Our modern lifestyle doesn’t jive with audio locked in a room.
So our mission, our passion is to unleash your audio.
Based in Detroit, home of Motown sound. With that pedigree, you know our audio standards are high.
Fly in Under the Radar with the fastest Bluetooth Speed: SR-71 Stealth Headphones
No longer does wireless mean delayed audio or compromised quality.
Miccus uses cutting edge Bluetooth 5 and aptX Low Latency technology to deliver the best audio experience for you.
apt X codec has revolutionized the Bluetooth Stereo listening experience.
Hear your audio as it was meant to be heard, apt X faithfully reproduces the full audio bandwidth as it was written.
- The Latest Bluetooth 5
- Lag Free Audio when used with aptX Low Latency transmitters
- Hands Free Microphone
- Pair to 2 audio sources such as a TV & Phone. Never miss a call!
- Customized fit for all day comfort
- Long Battery for audio all day
SR-71 Stealth Headphones
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Want Your Audio Louder Without Disturbing Others?Hear it all with wireless headphones set at your volume!
Go wireless today and turn up your volume! |
Hands Free CallingEnjoy hands-free calling thanks to the built in microphone. Simply press the MFB button on the earpiece to accept or end calls. When your call is done, your audio will resume automatically. |
Powerful, Unadulterated SoundThe latest Bluetooth 5 technology, 40mm premium drivers and our custom EQ curve deliver full dynamic range of crisp, powerful, unadulterated sound. Professionally tuned for maximum clarity and balance. |
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Double Your Audio ContentPair to 2 devices at the same time, such as your TV or Phone. Never miss a call! Switch back and forth between audio sources. |
Customized Fit for All Day ComfortDesigned to fit heads of all sizes for comfort all day and hours of listening pleasure. · 90° swiveling earcups, · padded steel slide adjustable headband, · soft leather earpads, and · lightweight frame |
Two Modes: Wireless and WiredEnjoy up to 20 hours of wireless audio thanks to the internal rechargeable battery. No Charge? No Problem. Connect the included 3.5mm audio cable for use like traditional wired headphones. |
Compact Storage & Ready to GoThe earcups pivot and fold flat into the included hard shell case that’s lightweight and slim yet tough. Your headphones are well protected wherever you go. |
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I bought the Miccus headset for usage with the Minelab Equinox 600 metal detector. Others in online metal detecting forums and groups are saying/spreading that Bluetooth version 5.0 doesn't pair or work with the metal detector. They pair and operate as well or better as my Minelab re-branded 4.1 version. I don't think some are reading the directions for either the headset, metal detector, or both. To pair both the headset and metal detector must be in pairing mode. For the headset you press and hold the power button until you hear a double ascending beep. For the metal detector you press and hold the signal button at the top right until you hear a double ascending beep. Wait a minute and they should pair. They should now automatically connect on future power application. One thing I learned with the Equinox is sometimes it can take a while to connect after it has been paired. I have found that if you power on the headset a few seconds after powering up the detector it connects instantly. Maybe some people are getting bad headsets but to say version 5.0 will not pair is false. This headset works great with my Minelab detectors!
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