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I bought the Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 Bluetooth headphones for practicing piano. I use the piano as a MIDI keyboard, mapping the keys with high-quality Grand piano sound samples. For this use, the BackBeat Pro 2 headphones are an excellent solution. They provide a very low latency, thanks to the Aptx LL codec. Their latency is about 40ms, while other codecs like the standard SBC or aptX HD are in the 200ms range. At 200ms the music is out of synchro with the fingers, it seems echoed. Futhermore the BackBeat Pro 2 sound is of very good quality, with enough resolution (crispness) and dynamic. This was not the case with headphones I tested using another low latency codec, the FS (Fast Stream). I was also looking for a neutral sound, with no "color". A common feature of headphones is the extra/deep/boosted bass. When playing music a flat response is preferable. I have tried headphones which are very good for watching TV, but their boosted bass and quite loud treble make the piano sounds like if it was in a tin can. On the contrary the Backbeat Pro response is as flat as expected, without sacrificing the piano bass. Speaking of comfort they are light and are a good fit for a large head (7 1/4 hat). The battery management is convenient. A voice advises us of the remaining power when switching on, the charging progress can be followed with 5 leds. About the voice, language can be customized. There are some caveats, though. When turning on, the headphones don't reconnect automatically with the transmitters I tried, I always have to pair them again. It's fast but annoying. AptX LL support seems inexistent on PC and smartphones. It has to be provided by an external transmitter, including some USB dongles. Also Bluetooth interferes with other 2.4 Ghz devices in the household, like wifi, microwave ovens and RF wireless devices, including other headphones. Some crackling can be hard to avoid. These headphones are no exception, even if crackling is scarce. At last I cannot comment on an important feature, the noise cancelling one, which I don't use enough. In conclusion I decidedly recommend the BackBeat Pro 2 when a low latency response in wireless mode is required, like practicing music and watching TV. Gaming also requires low latency, but not being myself a gamer, I cannot be so affirmative to recommend their use for this. Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I love these headphones. They have all the features I need without a high price tag. I'm not in the market for great ANC, what this has works. Connectivity to two devices at the same time was important for me along with easy to use controls and the option to go wired if necessary. Oh, the sound is great as well. I don't have any other headphones to compare to and I don't mind since these are great. I opted for the Special Edition as I like this color more and it comes with a case.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Easy to use and great sound quality. Definitely recommend these headphones. Controls are great and have the neat feature of the music pausing when you take them off and resuming when you put them back on. The noise cancellation is pretty top notch and you even have the option of turning it off for convenience. Haven’t tested it on phone calls yet but am sure it’s great. 10/10
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Really nice headphones overall--decent sound, comfortable, easy bluetooth connection, and good price for the quality. The only reason I rated it four stars is that the noise cancelling feature is not particularly effective.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I like these headphones. They are very comfortable, the range is pretty good, easy to connect and overall the sound quality is good. I would give them 5 stars, but when I have moved around a lot they tend to slip a bit on my head and don't stay in place as well as I like if I move my head up and down. I also wish that they volume could go a tad higher - although I'm sure in a few years my eardrums with be happy it didn't go higher. Overall I'm very happy with them.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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