Continuing my long search for practical exercise-appropriate Bluetooth headphones, I'm having a look this week at the Plantronics BackBeat FIT earphones.
Good sound; comfortable fit; good wearing; reasonable Bluetooth connection
Limited bass; limited noise isolation
I love how I can now jog without having to hold my phone in my hands, thanks to the handy neoprene armband case that can be transformed into a regular carrying case. There are no dangling cables to be felt on my chest as well and thanks to the reflective design, I know I can be seen clearly by the...
Sound quality is impacted by putting the phone in my pant pocket. Would expect it to work normally from that close.
For anyone who runs with their phones or MP3 players tied around the arm, the cords of the earphones can be annoying to manage. There are wireless headsets, but the regular ones are not meant to tackle perspiration.
When it comes to fitness orientated Bluetooth headsets, there's always a bit of sacrifice to be made when it comes to sound quality. Many devices I've tested in the past suffered from this, and while you're out on the road or in the gym, you do get distracted enough not to worry about it.
Awesome sound; sweatproof design; good battery life
Clunky control box that messes with the fit
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