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★★★★★
Stellar Isolation and Performance
This is a fairly extensive review. I got the Bluetooth version with the built-in battery. Unlike most people who use these for loud industrial environments, I got them to work in my open office environment. As a writer with ADHD, the noise and chatter absolutely kills my productivity, so I wanted something that would totally cut off all sound, without requiring volumes that could damage my hearing. I'm more than happy with these. ISOLATION To elaborate, I work at one of the world's top music-industry retailer. That means I can get my hands on all of the best headphones money can buy at cost. I own tons of headphones, including professional in-ear monitors used by performing musicians and similar headphone the these Worktunes intended for recording drummers. Many of these tout attenuation as high as -29dB, and none of them outperform my Worktunes. COMFORT The isolation Worktunes provide is second to none, but even more importantly, they're extremely comfortable. I have a largish head, and at first these headphones pressed my glasses too tightly at the temples, causing me mild headaches. However, bending out the headband a bit significantly cut down the pressure, without sacrificing acoustic isolation. The ear cops (the part that goes around the ear) are nice and soft. Once I got used to them, I've been able to wear these for upwards of eight hours, with minimal fatigue. BATTERY LIFE I can't speak to this so well, which is actually a good thing. You see, I haven't worn down the batter beyond medium yet, and even that took about a day's worth of playback. In fact, I use Bluetooth headphones so often (thank you Apple) that I'm used to suffering if I forget to charge every day, yet even after neglecting to charge my Worktunes for two straight days, they held up. That's pretty impressive. CONNECTIVITY The Bluetooth connectivity of these Worktunes has some pros and cons. On the plus side, they connect instantly (far faster than any other BT headphones I own. If you do wander out of range, they'll typically reconnect in seconds when you come back. This has a minus side, in that if you turn on another Bluetooth device, such as a speaker, the Worktunes will take over after a few minutes, so you have to make sure you shut them off. Finally, the range is a bit shorter than other BT headphones I own, but it's not terrible. CONCLUSIONS I've since used my Worktunes in all kinds of environments, including in my wood and metal shop, and I'm continuously impressed by their performance. Do they sound as good as other headphones? I suppose that's subjective. I tend to listen to my music at low volumes (I'm also longtime recording engineer/producer), and I don't prefer hyped bass, so even though they aren't exactly reference-monitor-grade, I'm totally fine with them. The only thing I wish they had would be a forward and reverse remote buttons, but that's a minor drawback in an overwhelming sea of positives. I not only would but have recommended these Worktunes to several friends and colleagues.
May 2018 · Tools and Home Improvement · verified purchase
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