Plantronics is better known for its Bluetooth headsets than for its headphones, but the company has made some strides in the field of gear intended primarily for listening to music and not talking to people. The BackBeat Pro ($245.00 at Amazon) over-ear wireless headphones were cleverly designed, with solid noise cancellation technology and very good sound quality. They were also bulky, as many over-ear headphones tend to be. The new BackBeat Sense are far from that. These on-ear Bluetooth headphones don't feature active noise cancellation, but they're incredibly light, very comfortable, and sound excellent. At $179.99, they're also a bit more affordable than the BackBeat Pro, though the Editors' Choice Jabra Move Wireless ($84.95 at Amazon) trumps them both. DesignThe headphones are incredibly small and light for their on-ear design, weighing just under five ounces (less than half the weight of the BackBeat Pro). They're available in black with espresso-colored padding, or whi...
The Plantronics BackBeat Sense Bluetooth headphones pack very good performance and battery life in a remarkably light and comfortable on-ear package.
Incredibly light, comfortable design; Good selection of accessories; Very good sound quality with powerful lows
Balance emphasizes lows and highs at slight expense to high-mids; Canvas carrying pouch is a little awkward to use