I bought these as an upgrade from my HN-900 that died recently. I needed a solid pair that was wireless because I'm tired of losing the cable dongles for the IPhone. My wife is a huge fan of her Bose Quiet Comforts so I briefly considered QC-35s but I simply don't like the looks. These looked like they could fit the bill.
Appearance: fantastic. I know a lot of people consider wood grain a strange choice but I think these pull it off. I ride NYC subway every day and half the people I see with ANC headphones are wearing Bose which aesthetically are a bit boring to my eyes. These headphones stood out quite a bit. All other plastics are of high quality and the headband is amongst the best I've ever seen. Perforated mesh is incredibly comfortable and breathable. The faux leather on the cups also has a very pleasant feel to it as well as ample padding. Button clicks feel very solid and you get used to the control scheme in under a day. The placement of controls is very well thought out. LED lights for battery indication are also a nice touch that reminds me of old macbook batteries.
Functionality: probably the best I've seen on any bluetooth headset/headphones. The first time you take the headphones off and they auto-pause the music feels like magic. Everyone I've shown it to was impressed. Ambient sound mode is very helpful. Paired easily with both my Macbook and my iPhone and switched seamlessly between the two. Voice prompts are very clear and brief enough not to be annoying. The only downside is the iPhone app for these which frankly doesn't do much. Not that you'd need it as all the functionality you need is already built into the headphones themselves.
Audio quality is pretty good. I listen mostly to Jazz and death metal and both of those sounded well enough on this set. Bass is pronounced but not overwhelming. Despite using vacuum amps for my office headphones I'm not an audiophile and can't really make an informed comment on mids/highs/lows etc. They sounded great to my ears.
Battery life is incredible. In a week of my testing these I couldn't get the battery to dip below 3 out of 5 LED dots. I'm nearly convinced that the 24 hour battery life with ANC is a conservative estimate that the company puts out to be on the safe side.
Active Noise Cancellation. This is the only downside of these, the reason for my 4 star rating, and the ultimate reason I ended up returning them and getting a different set. I ride NYC subway every day and my ultimate test is the ability to watch Netflix movies on my phone without subtitles. These headphones came pretty close but ultimately failed this test unless I was willing to crank the volume on the movie to a painful level. This is pretty much the harshest environment I can think of for the noise cancelling headphones, much worse than jet engine noise during takeoff. If you don't encounter such levels of noise these might be fine for you. They did smooth out the roar of the highest decibel train arrivals and departures as well as clanky garbage trucks from painful to somewhat bearable. The ANC also worked well enough to shut down the outside world for walking around the city while listening to music. Also because ANC level is "light" they didn't exhibit ear popping that I experience with my wife's QC 15s and my current Sony set which I ended up getting, which I suppose is a plus. However, one other minor downside is that without music with ANC these produce quite noticeable hiss with random spikes. Therefore, if you want to just put them on to use noise cancellation to shut off the outside world for meditation or such they might not accomplish this goal.
Conclusion: great set of wireless headphones that will probably satisfy most people, but perhaps look elsewhere if your ANC demands are high.
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Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2
Wireless, noise canceling headphones (Stereo). Rich Immersive Audio: From music to movies. Enjoy high notes (crisp sound), mid-tones (natural sounds) and deep powerful bass delivers low notes with minimal distortion.
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Use and Battery TimeEnjoy your listening time taking you through the longest workdays or redeye flights with up to 24 hours of music, movies and calls on a single charge. Connect to two devices at once and easily switch as needed from concentration to conversation. |
On Demand Active Noise CancelingSwitch on active noise canceling with one touch to minimize ambient noise and silence the world around you. |
Stream AudioUp to 10 meters/30 feet from your Class 1 Bluetooth device. |
Charge Time/MicrophoneCharge time - 3 hours for full charge. Microphone - Boomless dual microphone with DSP. |
Plantronics Hub App
Allows end-users to customize their settings and get visible status of their Plantronics audio device on their desktop (Windows and Mac support). Users can customize their ringtone and ring location, mute & battery status, configure preset updates, update headset firmware, device-level call control with call answer/end, mute, and volume adjust and more. The software enhances the user experience by providing valuable information about the state of their Plantronics audio device, such as mute and battery status, easily visible at the bottom of the desktop.
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Poly creates premium audio and video products so you can have your best meeting -- anywhere, anytime, every time. Our headsets, video and audio-conferencing products, desk phones, analytics software and services are beautifully designed and engineered to connect people with incredible clarity. They're pro-grade, easy to use and work seamlessly with all the best video and audio conferencing services. With Poly (Plantronics, Inc. – formerly Plantronics and Polycom), you'll do more than just show up, you'll stand out.
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| Customer Rating | (2136) | (24392) | (6289) | (5106) | (37084) | (1362) |
| Price | $129.99 | $79.99 | $129.99 | $178.95 | $55.99 | $159.99 |
| Sold By | eRequisite | AnkerDirect | AvantreeDirect USA | Buy Top Tech | AnkerDirect | AvantreeDirect USA |
| Color | Black and Tan | Black | Brown & Black - HT5009 for All TVS | Black | Black | Black |
| Fit Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear | Over-Ear | Over-Ear | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Headphones Form Factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
| Item Dimensions | 8.1 x 7.8 x 9 inches | 7.68 x 7.09 x 3.07 inches | 3.15 x 7.09 x 6.69 inches | 9.3 x 5.9 x 11.6 inches | 7.68 x 7.09 x 3.07 inches | 9.25 x 4.72 x 3.54 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.63 lbs | 0.58 lbs | 6.91 ounces | 0.68 lbs | 0.58 lbs | 6.91 ounces |
| Special Features | Sports & Exercise | Noise-Canceling, wireless | 164FT / 50M LONG RANGE, Wireless Headphones with Bluetooth Transmitter for TV, Bypass Function Supports Sound Canbe Heard via Headphones & Wired Soundbars Simoultaneously; 40 Hrs Battery, Optical RCA 3.5mm AUX ports supported, Plug & Play, Hi-Fi Sound, No Delay | lightweight, volume-control | Hi-Res Audio, Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation | Long Range Bluetooth 5.0 TV Headphones, Wireless Transimitter & Charging Stand 2 in 1; Low latency, Bypass support, 3 EQ settings, Volume boost, Comfortable fit |
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if you use it to listen music like hip hop or something with a lot of bass
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2017
Well, I owned Beats Studio Wireless and recently purchased this (Plantronics Backbeat PRO 2). There is a lot of difference in sound quality. Let's try to explain. If you are a Basshead you definitely have to choose BEATS STUDIO WIRELESS. The bass in these headphones is powerfull but this impacts the other range of sound (medium and high). I mean, if you use it to listen music like hip hop or something with a lot of bass, the Beats are fine. On the other hand if you need a balanced sound where you can hear the details of the music you should choose PLANTRONICS BACKBEAT PRO 2. Speaking of the other features: ANC beats is better (although no for me because I feel that I am submerged in a pool and the pressure isn't comfortable for me). The auto stop / play function does not exist in the beats studio, the OPEN LISTENING does not exist in beats studio, the CONTROL BUTTONS are more friendly in plantronics backbeat pro 2, BATTERY LAST beats studio 12 hours, Plantronics 24 Hour, COMFORT Plantronics is more comfortable) In fact it can rotate 90 degrees making it very comfortable when you put it on your neck, MULTIPOINT CONNECTION does not exist in Beats Studio Wireless. This feature allows you to connect two devices at the same time and switch between one and the other, in addition, if, for example, you are in your computer listening to music and a call come to your phone, the music is paused and you can answer the call, at the end of the call, you just need to play back to the music again. FOLDABLE, Plantronics is not foldable. CASE HARD, Plantronics does not have a hard case, it has a bag (it is sturdy). (I apologize for my spelling mistakes, I'm learning to write in English)
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2017
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if you use it to listen music like hip hop or something with a lot of bass
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2017
Well, I owned Beats Studio Wireless and recently purchased this (Plantronics Backbeat PRO 2). There is a lot of difference in sound quality. Let's try to explain. If you are a Basshead you definitely have to choose BEATS STUDIO WIRELESS. The bass in these headphones is powerfull but this impacts the other range of sound (medium and high). I mean, if you use it to listen music like hip hop or something with a lot of bass, the Beats are fine. On the other hand if you need a balanced sound where you can hear the details of the music you should choose PLANTRONICS BACKBEAT PRO 2. Speaking of the other features: ANC beats is better (although no for me because I feel that I am submerged in a pool and the pressure isn't comfortable for me). The auto stop / play function does not exist in the beats studio, the OPEN LISTENING does not exist in beats studio, the CONTROL BUTTONS are more friendly in plantronics backbeat pro 2, BATTERY LAST beats studio 12 hours, Plantronics 24 Hour, COMFORT Plantronics is more comfortable) In fact it can rotate 90 degrees making it very comfortable when you put it on your neck, MULTIPOINT CONNECTION does not exist in Beats Studio Wireless. This feature allows you to connect two devices at the same time and switch between one and the other, in addition, if, for example, you are in your computer listening to music and a call come to your phone, the music is paused and you can answer the call, at the end of the call, you just need to play back to the music again. FOLDABLE, Plantronics is not foldable. CASE HARD, Plantronics does not have a hard case, it has a bag (it is sturdy). (I apologize for my spelling mistakes, I'm learning to write in English)
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2017
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EKR
The highest quality without the ludicrous price tag
Reviewed in Canada on August 24, 2017Verified Purchase
Mack
Nice!
Reviewed in India on June 23, 2018Verified Purchase
Mack
Reviewed in India on June 23, 2018
But they broke, so after doing a lot of research I bought this.
The build quality is better then my old pair. But it doesn’t sound as good as the JBL! I loved my old pair more.
But i got a bargain with features.
*The plantronics has a little noice cancelation which can be a lifesaver if you are traveling on a bus and babies cry or people fight/shout we can see that happening a lot in Indian public transportation.
(And also recommendable while on plane ✈️ but most of us won’t be flying that often. It works on the plane nicely and no more buzz sound in the ears while flying)
*And it’s wireless!! The best wireless setup i have ever seen on a headphones!!
(I didn’t buy bose or shure or dr dree wireless headphones and won’t compare with them. Their price is not acceptable to me even if they sound better then these or not. )
*The battery life is amazing. I charged it once when i got my hands on it. Till now (more than a month) It has half more juice in it. (I use it little less, max when i am traveling)
**It is a good sounding pair. I sacrificed some sound quality for the features it is providing. And i am happy. So choose wisely.
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Neanderthal
Great set of features and build quality for the price
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Mo
Good bluetooth headphones; insane battery life
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Fantastic amazing awesome headphones
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