I've struggled to find a pair of good commuting headphones for a while now. Most are too large and bulky, some Bluetooth models require expensive consumable non-rechargeable batteries, and a lot just don't sound very nice to listen to for extended sessions.

At Rs. 8,390, the Plantronics BackBeat Sense makes for an excellent pair of headphones – light, durable build, extensive connectivity range, very good audio quality and strong battery stamina. The intuitive play/pause feature is an added response, and ergonomics are excellent.

Clean; powerful wireless audio; Light; durable build; Excellent connectivity; Very good battery life; Ergonomic

Soundstage could have been better; Earpad build not too comfortable; Wired audio delivers low volume and audio clarity

Plantronics isn't going to fool anybody into thinking it's Beats, but over the years the company -- best known for monaural headsets of the wireless and business/call center variety -- has been creeping into mainstream consumer headphones market and putting out some very respectable products, particularly in the Bluetooth realm.

At less than $200 USD, the well-designed Plantronics BackBeat Sense is one of the best on-ear wireless Bluetooth headphones currently available.

The Plantronics BackBeat Sense is a lightweight, comfortable on-ear wireless headphone that delivers very good sound for Bluetooth and has a strong feature set, with dual microphones and a sensor that knows when you have the headphones on or off; Battery life is good and the headphone works well as a headset for making calls; The included carrying case is nice.

Low-end may not be strong enough for those looking for fatter bass.

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.

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

The Plantronics BackBeat Sense headphones may lack the brand cachet of Beats, but we know which we'd rather be wearing (it's definitely these!) - they're absolutely great value for money.

The Plantronics BackBeat Sense headphones may lack the brand cachet of Beats, but we know which we'd rather be wearing (it's definitely these!) - they're absolutely great value for money.

First off, the Plantronics BackBeat Sense is a very fancy dan looking headset with striking circular cups; It looks great, it's light and it's comfortable - in short it's a headset you can wear for hours without any discomfort.

It's sadly not all good news though, and the fact these headphones don't feature closed cups means your fellow travellers are every bit as likely to hear your music as you are if you listen to EDM a little too loudly on the train; Still, the leakage isn't too bad all things considered.

The Plantronics BackBeat Sense is a great-looking, lightweight over-ear offering that boasts brilliant Bluetooth connectivity - we just wish the sound was a touch more impressive.

The BackBeat Sense are a pair of wireless on-ear headphones from Bluetooth audio specialist Plantronics. Like so many audio manufacturers in recent years, Plantronics clearly wants a piece of the lucrative headphone market and has already proved with its BackBeat Fit and Pro ranges, that it knows...

Light; comfortable design; Strong battery life; Bright; detailed sound quality

Proximity sensor can activate when around neck; Some optimising issues when listening from PC/Mac

Plantronics' BackBeat Sense headphones have a lightweight over-the-head design with soft cushions that can sit on your ears without crushing them. They are Bluetooth headphones that are simple to operate, they sound good, and you can use them with a cord if you find yourself running low on battery.

Comfortable; Good sound; Steady Bluetooth performance

Sensors sometimes unreliable

I'm a software developer working in an "open floor plan" environment. To avoid distraction I sometimes throw on headphones and listen to music. I feel like these headphones where made for exactly this purpose. If I get a tap on the shoulder I simply lower the set around my neck and the music pauses.