Product Link: http://amzn.to/1QCLziq
After spending a few
days with the 1byOne Wireless Sports Earphones, I've come to really enjoy the
attention to detail that was put into this particular set.
Let first start with
the sound. In my opinion, this is one of the more important aspects to
reviewing any kind of headset, because if the sound is not any good, then the
rest of the features don't mean a whole lot. Now I do not claim to be an
audiophile by any stretch of the imagination, but what I can say is that this
set was an absolute joy to listen to.
Lows were surprisingly punchy, mids were clearer than most other
bluetooth sets I've reviewed and highs were not shrill. I have a wide variety
of musical tastes from classical and rock to techno and pop. All were extremely
pleasant to listen to. From a sound standpoint, these are the best bluetooth
headsets I have used.
Next is comfort. I'm
really not an earbud type of headphone listener, mostly because most any type
hurt my ears after a while. These were no exception, however, I grade comfort
of earbuds on how long it takes for them to become uncomfortable and these did
surprisingly well. I did find that around mid-day that my ears were starting to
hurt a little and had a take a break, one of a few during my work day. With that said, these are among the more
comfortable ear buds I've tried on any headphone, wired or bluetooth.
Battery life was
exactly as advertised and gave me the "battery low" cue after 7.5
hours of continuous use. They were quick and easy to charge which I can
definitely appreciate. A few other small details to mention are they were easy
to sync and had no issue here (this
isn't always true with this category amazingly enough). There's a small
LED to let you know it's doing something, and trust me, it's handier than you
may think. It'll flash blue and red when attempting to sync and red when
charging. It's the small details that really help.
The only place I had
any problems were with the microphone. All the commands for siri work as
advertised, but when I was talking with people on the phone, they had a hard
time hearing me. This may be that I have a big head and the band is a little
short on me, causing the mic to sit a little ways behind cheek. Maybe a little
more length to the band could have alleviated this for me. Though it probably
won't be the same for others so it may not be an issue for most people.
Pros:
+ Sounds is
excellent!
+ Comfortable for
earbuds.
+ Great battery
life.
+ Sleek looks (love
the color).
+ Presentation is
great as well as packaging.
+ Ease of use and
attention to detail.
Cons:
- Band length a
little on the short size for me.
- Related to above,
but mic was a little weak and people had a hard time hearing me.
Overall, this is a
fantastic set of bluetooth headphones. I appreciate the attention to the small
details such as the great packaging, sleek looks, excellent sound, useful yet
discreet status LED, and simple syncing and charging. Even for a set of earbuds,
these are a fantastic product and I highly recommend them for anyone looking
for a quality bluetooth set, especially if sound quality and looks are high on
your list.
