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Best earphones I've ever used for working out....when they actually worked!
I reserve the right to update my review..... First I'll start by saying that these are the best earphones I've used for working out ever....when they actually worked. The fit is snug (regardless of ear size). Over the course of 2 weeks, I used these earphones 2-4 hours daily. I used them on the train, while on the eliptical (8hrs), running (20miles), and at the driving range. When they worked, sound was great (comparable to my Bose MIE2i), build quality is great. One small caveat. Music sounds great, however I tried to use them while watching netflix at the gym, and the audio seems to not be in sync and is delayed. I personally don't think this is a Beats issue...and is more a Bluetooth downfall, but since these are the only bluetooth earphones/headphones I've had, I can not confirm that is the case. About 10 days after using them, I noticed that the volume down button on the inline mic stopped working. I found this strange so I called Amazon support and called Beats support directly. I had a lengthy conversation with Beats. I was asked if I sweat during my workouts...which I answered yes. I asked if that was an issue, and they proceeded to say no, and that they are sweat resistant (not sure why they asked then). I un-paired the earphones with both my iPhone and iPad and re-paired them with my iPhone and PRESTO...the volume buttom started to work again. 2 days later, the volume up and down stopped working. I figured I had found the solution and just needed to re-pair them to my iphone. I turned off the earphones, un-paired from my phone and then tried to re-pair them...but to my surprise...I was unable to turn them back on. I've attempted to charge them, but haven't had any success getting them to turn on. I'm hoping I just received a bad version of these earphones as I am exchanging them and purchasing them again. I want to like them...and I will give them the benefit of the doubt, so I plan on trying them again. I will update my review after I receive the new earphones. Stay tuned.....
August 2014 · Electronics · verified purchase
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Powerbeats2 Wireless In-Ear Headphone, Active Collection - Flash Blue
4.1★ · 6,072 ratings, as of 2023
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