Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Purchased with the purpose of utilizing the ANC (Active Noise Cancellation). I spend the majority of my day running lawn equipment and using the previous buds did not cut it. Hearing a podcast clearly, saving my ears from Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL). I didn’t want to pay the higher price for some of the more premium headphones because they will be used primarily outdoors. The ANC does work really well. You won’t be relieved of all external noise, but the amount of noise reduction makes for a comfortable listening experience. ANC: Situational. Running a mower, a blower and a weed whip all day Can do massive damage to your hearing. These items are loud. Running them each week for your personal property.. probably not an issue.. running them for 10-12 hours a day.. very problematic. With my previous buds I would still hear the noise and I would have to turn the volume all the way up to compensate. It is not desirable. The ANC on these headphones work really well for this price. I’ve noticed that I no longer need to boost the volume all the way up to hear podcasts and music. I Can still hear the equipment, but it is minimized almost 80%. Using these in my home minimizes all of the noise. Kids? Can’t hear them. Nagging Wife? Can’t hear her. Needy cat? Can’t hear him. There are different modes of transparency as well.. this is not glorified as it should be in the marketing. Having a conversation with my wife and having the headphones on while in “talk” setting of the transparency mode was simply beautiful! Imagine being in a room filled with soundproofing… completely empty. The voice is crisp and clear. The chip takes away other noises that aren’t voices. Totally cool experience. One negative is that the ANC microphones that are used to gauge the environmental sounds pick up wind on a very windy day and you can hear it. The build of the headphones is not desirable, in my opinion. They feel like they were built really well. They don’t feel “cheap”. The headphones are made of plastic with really soft ear cushions and a soft head cushion. The issue I have with these are that the pivot points/hinges are very loose. They feel “floppy”. This may be a personal preference, but it’s a big one for me. I expect these to be extremely loose later down the line. I’m not an engineer, so I may be crazy. They are comfortable and light. They are made with plastics that don’t feel cheap and clunky. Made with cheaper materials.. but crafted nicely. The headphones ARE NOT WATER PROOF. The ear cups don’t apply uncomfortable pressure on your temple like some other headphones I’ve used.. total plus! These are not good if you get sweaty. Which should be assumed because of the Noise cancelation, but they get real wet! If you plan to use these for the gym or running… probably not the best option. Build of the case: AWFUL. I’m going to buy a generic one Awful. When the headphones arrive and you open them up they look so comfortable in the case. They are supported with a temporary packing plastic that hold the cups. Then… like taking a tent out of the bag and trying to get it back in the same way… problem arrives. The headphones do not easily sit flat in the case. When you place them in and try to zip it one of the cups sits high and you can’t close it without compressing the headphones to the point they feel as if they are going to break. After playing an uncomfortable game of Tetris, you get them to go in without bulking. Sound Quality: Don’t read the ones that say, “the bass sucks”. I agree that the preset of the headphones is less than desirable for listening to music or watching action movies, but that’s just the preset. DOWNLOAD THE APP THAT CONTROLS THE HEADPHONES! Downloading the app gives you so many options for the EQ. You also have the ability to create your own setting. I found comfort in using the preset option and toggling the bass boost to get my preferred setting. There are MANY MORE options to choose. Find the settings that you prefer. I feel like they are well balanced. They aren’t your Beats by Dre kick, but you get a decent bass kick. Battery: The battery life is awesome.. just not as awesome as they say. While having the ANC activated and listening to music or podcasts at the highest volume.. you aren’t getting 50 hours of battery life. You are getting a really long lasting life and the battery does charge completely within a few hours. Quick charging: I have yet to need this function. I charge them at night and put them on in the morning. If you used ANC and had the volume at medium I could see the 50 hour battery life. All-in-All: I’m happy with the purchase. They compete with some brands that are double the price and they function exactly how I need them to. Fix the dang case. You won’t feel like you wasted $160. I promise