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This product is amazing and I hope my video will help you with your decision. I actually used the headphones to record my video on my Macbook Pro, has a great microphone on it.
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I can't wax ecstatic enough about this product!
This is my first review here at Amazon, and that's how I am impressed about my purchase that I can't help but share my enthusiasm over this gadget. Over the years, I never bothered writing reviews for products I bought through this site since most had a preponderance of such. No need to waste people's time...
But before I dive into my review, let me first say that I've been probably over a dozen stereo Bluetooth products for the past five or so years ever since the first ipod touch came out with Bluetooth. The first few generations of stereo bluetooths were a joke. It was like listening through tin cans. I won't waste your time with details on these, but I've always felt that through all those headsets, I had a feeling that one very important and weak variable was my source unit the ipod touch and the iphone.
Both Apple products were good enough with wired headphones and some of the Bluetooth headsets produced fairly decent audio. But the one thing that always frustrated me with the ipod touch and the iphone were the lack of equalization options. There is no way to customize eq levels aside from the built in ios presets. The bass levels were just too low for my taste. For both the ipod touch and iphone, I've found the Nokia BH-505 to have the best bass output solid and substantial without rolling off. Unfortunately, the mids and highs were conspicuous in their absence. I also got the Sony BT-150, the full ear cup model. But the Nokia trumped it still in the bass department.
Last year, having had enough of Apple's bullheadedness in not providing customizable EQ levels, I migrated to the Samsung S3, then the Samsung Note 2, and now the S4. I installed both the JetAudio and PowerAmp players (bought paid versions for full options), and surprise, surprise audio was way, way better than the stock ios player on both the ipod touch and iphone. Yes, it's either the audio chip and/or the ios software that is limiting audio output of these two Apple products, but ... whatever.
The S4 plus PowerAmp combi was superior. I have used all my remaining six Bluetooth stereo headsets on the S3, Note 2, and S4 the Jabra Clipper, Nokia BH-215 (which I recently gave to a friend, so I am not sure if I got the model right), the Sony Ericsson MW-600, the Sony BT-150, the Nokia BH-505, and most recently the Creative WP-250. The Creative WP-250 trumps all as far as audio quality and comfort are concerned. Decent servings of bass, mids, and highs. While it was comfortable enough, it does have the tendency to loosen since the band is not "moldable". It loosens out of the ears after extended use or too much movement.
Enter the Jlab Go Bluetooth, version two, which I found out to have been released just last month at Amazon. When I ordered it the other week, I was somewhat hesitant because curiously, there were no reviews from the usual websites. Existing reviews were for the first version released last year which looks like the Nokia BH-505 in form factor. While the Nokia was above average in audio quality, the fit and comfort were just terrible. You were lucky if your skull fit the headset. The only reviews I found were customer reviews on the product page of the Jlab Go Bluetooth 2 here in Amazon, and they were not really that detailed. And I can't help thinking that these were "planted" since I can't find any pro previews from the usual tech sites.
And from where I am, there no Jlabs stores or dealers. After realizing that most of their ear sets are at the low end of the range, I decided that spending 50 bucks and getting a cheap unit wasn't too big a gamble since I still haven't found my holy grail Bluetooth stereo headset after five or six long years.
Anyway, it took some time for the product to get to me since I am overseas. I wasn't expecting much from 50 bucks since the most expensive I've bought so far cost me 200 bucks and it just ended up in the drawer.
Man, I have to say, the Jlab Go Bluetooth version 2 was a galactic surprise. This thing doesn't look like it costs 50 bucks. I mean, the build quality is impressive, the fit and finish and comfort are top notch. The neck band is fully customizable and can be shaped to your liking. I attached the largest ear tips and after an uneventful pairing and tweaks on the PowerAmp EQ levels on the Samsung S4, I have to say I have found Bluetooth nirvana at last and all for the ridiculously low price of 50 bucks.
Bass is plenty decent, mids alive, and highs very clear. Of couse YMMW and if you're using the iphone or ipod touch, like I used to, you may not get the same experience I am having with the S4 and to be clear, the major reason I have an S4 is the superior customizability of audio output through PowerAmp.
What can I say, I didn't expect to get a lot from 50 bucks. In fact, after just six months, the Creative WP-250 now goes into the drawer with all the others. If the Jlab breaks, the Creative will see the light of day again. But that may not happen because as early as now, I am thinking of getting another Jlab Go Bluetooth to alternate with the pair I am using now so I will never have to wait for it to charge. Hell, I am even thinking of ordering two additional units. I mean, $150 for all three pairs still is below the price I paid for the Sony BT-150, and look where it landed ... right into the drawer.
For those who are on the fence since Jlab is not really high end or because there are no detailed reviews on pro websites yet for this version 2, I say this is the best so far in audio quality and comfort right now.
Oh, and before I ordered the Jlab, I almost sprung for the Bluetooth Jaybirds at almost 200 bucks. I'm glad I didn't because the form factor of the Jlab is really what I've been looking for after drooling over that same form factor of the Sony NHW-273 which is merely an MP3 player and not really a Bluetooth headset. Glad I accidentally bumped into the Jlab before springing for the Jaybirds.
It just strikes me that if a company like Jlab can make a high quality Bluetooth stereo headset like the Go Bluetooth version 2, just imagine the possibilities if the "higher end" brands took a serious shot at it. Even if they succeed sooner or later, the Jlab has done it and is available now. One thing I've learned over the years of being an audio enthusiast, the law of diminishing returns kicks it very early. Now, I can't think of spending more that what I paid for these Jlabs to get "better" sounding Bluetooth headsets! And for me, that's a good thing.
Hope this mini review helps as I am sure there are some out there who are on the fence due to the lack of detailed reviews for this new product. Just get the damn thing and start enjoying already like I am!
Kudos to Jlabs and here's looking at your version 3 next year!
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Opened the product and pleased to find different sized ear pieces to find the best comfort for my ears. Used on a telephone call for over an hour, the sound was great and person on receiving end had no problems hearing me. Listened to music right after and comfortable. The band that goes around the head needs to be adjusted to help stabilize the speakers in onto head but once adjusted correctly they fit very well. Did not exercise in them yet. Buttons easily accessible to skip songs, adjust volume. Recommend these to anyone who wants an affordable, quality set of bluetooth headphones.
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I'm using this with an iPhone 5, iOS 7.0.2
I use these headphones for walking. But apparently, the distance between between the phone (which is in my pocket; thin sweatpants) to this set of headphones is too much. What, two feet? The sound consistently cuts in and out.
Putting the phone in the front pocket of a hooded sweatshirt isn't much better. And if I sit down... well, hardly any sound makes it through at all.
I guess I could put the phone in an armband or duct tape it around my head. But that defeats the purpose of the so-called freedom of Bluetooth.
Note that both the phone and the headphones were fully charged.
So, if you're using an iPhone 5 with iOS 7, I can't recommend these. They're going back.
Just to add, the fit in the ear is awesome. Also, the packaging is one of those nightmare deals.
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Just realized that I didn't hold the pairing button long enough! I will add more after going to the gym with it.
