Jabra Bluetooth Headset, Titanium Black, One Size

So, as beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so sound is in the ear of the listener. Recoded music is at the mercy of the original producer and of the reproducing equipment (speakers, headphones etc.). Sometimes we like what we hear rather than hear what we like. I fancied a pair of good Bluetooth headphones and in response to so many accolades and five star reviews, I purchased from Amazon a pair Sony WH-1000XM3 Headphones. They had what many would say was an excellent sound with good detail (when I could hear it) and a positive sound stage but unfortunately a tight rendition with over emphasised bass. I was listening to Sony engineer’s definition of what they thought I should be hearing rather than what I wanted to hear. No amount of equaliser adjustment could overcome the bass nor the tightness of sound. Maybe a good test is to listen to headphones whilst suffering from a hangover. As far as I am concerned, the Sonys would fail miserably. So under Amazon’s fabulous returns system, they went back. The latest Bose 700 headphones I believe have more treble emphasis but again, and I have not actually tried them, an engineered sound. Also, they are more expensive. Reading the frustrations of other reviewers, I was guided to the Jabra Elite 85H which I duly ordered from Amazon. I am glad that I did. The Jabra seem to lack some of the tight sound stage definition of the Sonys and also possibly lack the mid range quality (even to the point at high volume of bordering on slight distortion) but the sound is open, asking to be moulded to my preference rather than some engineer’s idea of what I should be hearing. They are very comfortable and so so easy to listen to for long periods. My preference is for clean detailed sound, fingers sliding along acoustic guitar strings and cymbals fading gradually into the distance. The Jabras give me this but seem equally happy with heavy metal, pounding drumming and even my wife’s prediliction for disco music. There are four equalised sound presets which can be moved through at the press of a button on one of the ear pads. Although Jabra has given each a name (as you press the button a voice tells you which one you are listening to) the equaliser for each can be vastly altered using the mobile phone app. If you feel that a particular track needs more bass to suit, then flick through the presets until you have the one that you have set to bass emphasis. Another pair of buttons can be used to move backwards and forwards through tracks and another to move to either noise cancellation, no noise cancellation and ‘sound through’. The latter amplifies external sound so if wearing the headphones which are over ear so to some extent are noise blocking without ANC being on, one can still hear external announcements. A further button connects to the various voice assistants. As yet, I have only used them once for making a mobile call but voice both ways was clear and worked fine. There have been occasional momentary Bluetooth drop outs but at this stage I have no idea of the cause and not really a problem. I understand that the Bluetooth is not up to latest spec meaning that the quality potential of the Bluetooth may be very slightly reduced. Impossible to comment on this as I have no means of comparing. Relevant voice assistant (e.g. Alexa) is accessible by the press of a button although have not had the need to use this yet. Battery life is superb. Not actually measured it but the phones were still fully charged after being used for a few hours followed by three weeks storage. The mobile app was easy to download and allows variations on the control of the headphones but once preferences have been set, is not really needed. Overall, I am well pleased with the Elite 85H headphones. Both with build and function quality, comfort, flexibility of sound adjustment and the noise that they make.

Everything about these headphones is impressive, I was even impressed by the sleek packaging when I first received them. Setting them up using the Sound+ app was quick and easy, and it was great exploring the music presets and soundscapes available. I love the fact that you turn them on and off just by rotating the ears, and they automatically connect to your phone. If you take them off your music pauses, and then starts again when you put them back on. It’s so simple but so clever! Music sounds great, and calls sound great too. The only tiny annoyance is that the music doesn’t restart after a call ends. ANC is a godsend, especially as my husband is also working from home during Coronavirus, making calls and generally being a noisy nuisance. When I need to concentrate I can block out background noise, conversations, car alarms etc, and when I need to be able to hear what’s going on, for example, out for a walk and crossing the road, I switch it to HearThrough. You can also switch these settings off, making them just like regular headphones. They’re lightweight and very comfortable to wear, as they can be easily adjusted to fit. One of the most impressive features is the battery life. They don’t take long to charge, and I got so much use out of them before needing to charge them again, easily the 36 hours that the website claims. I really do think that these headphones represent excellent value for money with their high-quality audio, optimum noise cancellation and high levels of comfort. The app is a lovely bonus to ensure you get the best out of them.

I'm a fan of Jabra...love their minimalist design and have had a previous pair of on-ear headphones that lasted a few years...build quality let it down. Regarding these headphones, when they worked they were great. I love the AI, the looks and the sound even. They paired quickly and reliably every time. Unfortunately after 4 weeks of intermittent use (2 charges only) the bass drivers (not an expert) seem not to be working. This happened early on and then it seemed to recover, which made me think this is more of a software than hardware issue. Unfortunately once bitten, twice shy... I'll be spending the extra 60quid and going for the Sony instead. ************** So, having returned these headphones due to the above issue, I discovered that a firmware update fixed the bass popping/crackling issue. I ordered a pair of Sony WH 1000XM3 (or whatever they are called), assured that I was getting the top of the range...here are my thoughts. Needless to say, I re-orderd the Jabras and made sure the firmware was up to date. Build quality: Whilst the Sony headphones were considerably lighter than the Jabras, I actually found them to be a bit flimsy and 'plasticky' for want of a better description. They came off my head easily with a quick turn and importantly for me they were too light to stay on my head during some light exercise, unlike the Jabras. The extra weight was reassuring and the fabric is a unique touch. I also prefer the smooth adjustable headband as opposed to the ratchet system of the Sonys. Splash proofing is icing on the cake. Sound quality: I am no audiophile, but the sound of the Sonys was superior. I tested both phones using UK garage which was bass heavy with vocals. The experience of the Sonys were great. The Jabras, however, after the firmware update were up to the task. Phone calls were not a competition. I got my wife to call me on both phones and as someone not tech orientated at all she picked out the Jabras as clearer by far. This was important to me as I use my headphones to make video calls and ordinary calls very often especially in cafes/public places etc. Features: While the touch pad on the Sonys gives them a slick look and minimalist feel, I found the touch pad unreliable at times, struggling to register my taps to play and pause. The feature that enables you to listen to ambient sound whilst cupping the right ear I just cannot see myself using. The Jabra headphones have a number of features which I enjoyed first and second time around including auto on/off when twisting the cups and auto play/pause when taking them off your head and putting them back on again. These features paired with the fact that you can use with multiple devices made my mind up within a very short space of time. IN CONCLUSION (sorry for the long review) if sound quality is your jam, go for the Sonys. But as an all round pair of cans with good build quality, AI, waterproofing, phonecall clarity and EQ flexibility...the Jabras are an incredible bargain (especially at current price). The Sony cans are not worth an extra £90.

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there is a constant static cracking in the one of the earphones that is making it annoying to impossible to use the earphones!

anc är inte det bästa men bra ljud

Daha önce kullandığım kulaklıklar sırayla jbl tune 500bt, jbl tune 700bt ve jabra elite 65t. Bunlardan sonra bu cihazı kullanmaya karar verdim ve cidden mükemmel denecek bir sesi var. Öncelikle bangır bangır bass vurmuyor ki bu sorun jbl kulakliklarda çok fazla. Müziği gereksiz bassli şəkildə veriyor ve bu da mid və tizleri öldürüyor (jbl live serisi də mükəmməl sesli bu araca özellikle live one). Jbl kulakliklardan sonra jabrayi denemeye karar verdim ve gayet memnun kaldım. İlk olarak jabra elite 65t kullandım ve hearthrough özelliği çok iyi. Ses kalitesi de bass karaketli kulakliklardan geçtikten sonra alışması zaman alsa da şarkı içinde daha önce duymadığım enstrüman ve detayları duymaya başlayınca ilgimi bu markaya yönelttim. Elite 65t iyi güzeldi fakat tam istediğim sesi vermiyordu. Kulak içi olması zaten benim için dezavantajdı. Sonra merak edip elite 85h aldım ve bu fiyat bandında dinlediğim en iyi kulaklık olduğunu söyleyebilirim. Sesi çok dengeli ve 65t de hissettiğim detayları duyma tecrübesi bunda daha fazla. Ayrıca 8 adet mikrafonun hakkını veriyor, mükemmel denecek bir arama kalitesi ve hearthrough deneyimi var. Anc fena değil, zaten uzay boşluğu gibi bir sessizlik istemiyorum fakat Anc hakkında bir kötü deneyimim var; metroda vagonlar yön değiştirirken gereksiz bir ses çıkartıyor ve Anc de bunu bastırmak için saçma sapan bir patlama sesi çıkartıyor, yazılımla düzeltilebilir fakat son yazılımı 2020 yaz ayında aldığını düşünürsek zor. Onun haricinde Anc güzel çalışıyor. Batarya ömru gayet yeterli, hiç hesaplamadım fakat hafta sonları günlük 12 saatten fazla hafta içi de gunde 3 saat kadar kullandığımı ve pazar günü gecesi şarjının %40-30 civarında olduğunu hesaba katarsak gayet iyi bir batarya ömrü var. Kulakligin kullanıldığını anlaması ise ayrı bir özellik. Hiç tuşa basmadan sadece kulaklığı kulaktan çıkartarak müzik, video vs duruyor. Aynı özellik 65t də de vardı fakat çok iyi çalışmıyordu, bu kulaklıkta duzeltmisler. Ergonomik olarak rahat olduğunu söyleyebilirim ama biraz ağır, bunu da ağırlığı eşit dağıtarak çözmeye çalışmışlar ama bir tık başaramamışlar, yine de çok bir rahatsızlık vermiyor. Bir də benim kulağım alışık olduğu için mi bilmiyorum ben hiç terleme yaşamadım kullanırken. Bu arada yüzey malzemesinin kumaş olması hem bir avantaj hem bir dezavantaj. Görüntüsü çok hoş, üst düzey bir kulaklık kullandığını görüntü olarak da hissettiriyor fakat çok fazla toz tutmaya meyilli. Şimdilik yazacaklarım bu kadar. Eğer aşırı derecede bass meraklısı değilseniz gayet alınabilecek bir kulaklık.

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