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[General Accessories] mikespe:
I read EVERY review on Amazon but I always check many reviews in other places as well. I watched about 15 youtube reviews as well and most of them were very favorable. Now I'm not an audiophile so I don't need pristine sound. I wanted something that won't fall out while I'm working out and that won't have bluetooth issues. As for battery life...I don't know about you but my workouts don't go near 4hrs so I won't have an issue with these. My only concern was sweat resistant...I have had 3 other bluetooth headsets that were destroyed within a month or 2 because of sweat shorting them out. These look like they shouldn't have that problem. I currently have the LG Tone H700 and they sound great & I've had no issues with sweat shorting them out...and I've used them for over a year. However I do not like them hanging around my neck. THat plastic "harness" strangles me when I'm sqatting...

We'll see about the Jabra Sport (I got the older Sport & not Sport+ model)...However, when a lot of those Amazon reviews were written the price was around $100...I just paid $56 today for them...so a lower price point...less expectations I guess! LOL I'll post a review once I use them for a while...
[General Accessories] RojasTKD:
can you comment on the call quality with the Anker 4.0?
[General Accessories] opasha:
Call quality is good in terms of hearing the other person, but if you're walking outside with a lot of outside noise from traffic or something, the person on the other end will have trouble hearing you because of where the mic position is. It's inside the right power/volume buttons which hangs vertically below your right ear. Kind of far from your mouth. I haven't really used it for inside calls so I can't really comment how good that is. I use it mostly for running and working out. I have answered calls maybe twice on it, but both were outside. The people listening said that I didn't sound clear.
[General Accessories] RojasTKD:
Thank you for the input. Can you comment on the Bluetooth connection. I understand it isn't the best, buy do you have many issues. That is the main thing that kept me from pulling the trigger on these. The price is attractive though.

Also how long have you owned the Ankers?

I just ordered the BackBeat Go 2's but greater battery life would be nice, though 4.5 hours of probably more than enough for me.
[General Accessories] opasha:
I have no issues, but when you step about 15 feet or more away, it will get scratchy and then lose connection, but auto reconnects as you get closer to your phone.

I have had the Anker headphones since August 10, 2013. It's a great headset. I'm currently trying out the new sport headphones, but it's not as nice as the 4.0 headset in terms of sound and connection strength. It actually cuts out much more easily. So I would recommend the 4.0 headphones over the sport headphones, especially since the 4.0 is an in-ear headphone.

The battery life is quite good. I'd say almost as good if not equal to my LG HBS700 Tone.
[General Accessories] RojasTKD:
I can live with that, as me device, phone/tablet, will usual be on our near me. This might make a good second set for long trips where extended battery life could come in handy.
[General Accessories] opasha:
Sounds good! This is a sidetrack, but are you using the 2013 nexus 7? If so, how do you like it? Any issues? I'm on the fence about buying it. I'm about to upgrade to the Note 3 and thinking if it's worth it. I've read many mixed reviews. I'd love to hear yours. Please PM me because I don't want to clutter this thread. I'd appreciate it! Thanks
[General Accessories] wos82c:
:cowboy: :silly: thanks
[General Accessories] RojasTKD:
For anyone interested.

Tiger Direct had the BackBeat Go 2 (No charging pouch) with a $10 instant discount and a $20 mail in rebate.

That's $69.99 after the instant rebate and $49.99 after the mail in rebate. Not a bad deal.

ENDS TOMORROW 11/5/2013

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8557202&CatId=6092
[General Accessories] vectron:
I wonder if that $20 rebate is applicable to any BBG2 purchase, even from Amazon, like a typical manufacturer rebate?
[General Accessories] testrider:
Vectron, I truly enjoy reading your reviews and they are always so valuable in helping me make a decision on a product.

I appreciate your time.

Thank you!

mike

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The Backbeat Go 2 has only 1 month warranty on parts/labor? That must be the shortest warranty in the industry!

Saw it on Tigerdirect's site.
[General Accessories] RojasTKD:
As the poster below points out, this rebate is only for purchase made through Tiger Direct and specifically states model number 88600-01, which is the BLACK model WITHOUT the charging case.
[General Accessories] testrider:
No. Look at the rebate. It specifically said "valid only for purchase at tigerdirect.com"
[General Accessories] RojasTKD:
Yeah, your correct. I didn't read down far enough.
[General Accessories] vectron:
I don't have the Plantronics box in front of me, but the warranty was either 1yr or 2yr. I will confirm when I get home.

Oh, and thanks for the kind words!!! As many of you have noticed, moving forward I only will be posting phone specific accessory reviews in corresponding sections of the forum. Everything generic, like speakers, headphones, wired/wireless - will be posted in General Accessories section of XDA: http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=258 where my "Vectron" review post (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2192333) with an Index list of every review is a sticky now. So either subscribe to it or just periodically check with Accessory section.
[General Accessories] testrider:
Thanks Vectron. Subscribed to your sticky index thread.

Love your reviews. May I have a suggestion? Since you are also the user of these products that you review, if possible, after a short period of time (whatever that is, 1 week, 2 weeks?) if you could update your original review of that product with some 'long term observation/evaluation' that will be great. Sometimes, it may or may not differ from the original 'observation' and that what we like to hear :)

Thanks again!

mike
[General Accessories] vectron:
The problem is I have reviewed close to 200 products in the last 9-10 months, and it's hard to follow up with everything :) But I do VERY closely monitor any thread with my reviews which comes back up with a question. Usually my replies are based on long-term eval. Another thing, often a review might have a very upbeat "must have" recommendation which is based on comparison to other products I have reviewed so far. Then, a new product comes in and it's even better. Example, BlueBuds X were my favorite pair of active style wireless headphones until I got a chance to review Plantrontics BBG2. All that got reflected in BBG2 review pages, but original BBX still has it as "must have" recommendation. Perhaps, that will have to be re-visited with an updated comment.
[General Accessories] :
plan on getting these today. but im scared that it doesn't last around 4h. im in canada and they don't sell the charging pouch here

few question...

what battery life do you get on average?

why get these over jaybird bluebud x?

do these have slight delay in sound?

thanks
[General Accessories] RojasTKD:
Can't really answer as I got my BBG2 yesterday, the runtime will depend on how you use them. The volume settings and even your of music can play a roll, but you should be able to get 4 hours or close to it.

1. what battery life do you get on average?

Unknown yet. 4 hours give or take should be doable.

2. why get these over jaybird bluebud x?

Price mainly.

3. do these have slight delay in sound?

For all intents and purposes no. If you look for it, you might see a

very slight delay. Honestly I can't really tell if that's even the case our just in my head as I'm looking for it.
[General Accessories] vectron:
I did confirm before that at average volume you get solid 4.5 hours of listening time.

Why get them over BBX? Price and Better sound quality.

No delay in sound.

With a charging pouch, you can't touch these! Plus, you get an app that tells you remaining battery life on your phone. Are you sure they don't sell charging pouch in Canada? I been told Plantronics is already selling these in EU. They had to wait so long, have no idea why Canada is not covered yet? Send them email to find out.
[General Accessories] tanwg:
Recently I bought a BBG2. I sold it off to my colleague on the next day.

Everything is good with this thing but when i look at myself at the mirror with this huge things on my ear sticking out, I know this is not for me. This might be something that that potential buyers might want to consider.

Anyway i have now ordered an LG HS730, which Vectron also has a nice review on: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2226437

Waiting for it to arrive!
[General Accessories] RojasTKD:
In case anyone is interested. The BBG2 WITH charging case are listed for $82 on Amazon right now, that's just a few bucks more then the BBG2 without the charging case.
[General Accessories] fade2black101:
I'm thinking of buying these and then selling the earphones on ebay but keeping the charging case to use with my BlueBuds X..

I'm hoping it'll work properly to charge the BlueBuds
[General Accessories] vectron:
Sounds like a good plan!!! :)

Btw, the battery in that pouch case holds charge for a very long time, easily 2-3 months before it gets fully discharged - sign of a high quality battery. BBX should fit in there perfectly. But in my opinion and considering I have tested both side by side, I still think BBG2 has a more detailed sound ;)
[General Accessories] fade2black101:
Hey mate

Thanks for bringing these earphones to my attention. I've also heard that the BlueBuds X sound better too though, so its too risky testing them out rather than selling them as new on eBay. I'd rather not know :D

Similarity a few Amazon reviews complain about the sound cutting off outdoors. Also the battery life, even with a case, worries me as I tend to use them continuously on end and turning them off to charge them would be an issue.

I got the bluebuds for £100 so wasn't RRP. Would be great with a charging case.
[General Accessories] chigger254:
Does anyone know if the stabilizers from the Bluebuds X would work on the Backbeat Pro 2?
[General Accessories] vectron:
No, it won't.
[General Accessories] bjohnxbjohn:
Charge with Power Bank

Hi, is anyone try to charge with power bank?
[General Accessories] fanaticprakash:
Guys help please !

Is Samsung BHM1100NBEGINU is compatible Note 2?
[General Accessories] RojasTKD:
I'm sure it would work. The BBG2 case has a built in battery for charging, so it charges from a power pack already.

Why wouldn't it? It's a Bluetooth headset and the Note 2 has Bluetooth. Though this really has nothing to do with this thread.
[General Accessories] bjohnxbjohn:
Thanks dude, I eagerly to have this device for my workout because of it's military-grade sweatproof.

So, if this can be charged via power bank, then I can bring one power bank for both my mobile phone and headset. ^^
[General Accessories] Athos008:
Very nice, but headphones like this are hurting me after some time using.
[General Accessories] zen kun:
ok i will not quote everything. i bought this headphones inspired in your review, i dont live in USA so was a pain ordering (because tax o shipping so high) anyways, i had it now, however i found a "issue" first the noise isolation its horrible, im using a wired sony earbuds (came with xperia u) and the isolation its fine, overall are ok, however the plantronics seems it sucks in that departament, and other thing its i feel like some "head moves" it will drop because seems the earbuds dont fit well with my ear, so its a really pain touching my ear to try make fit the earbud. i tried the other "eartips" but seems the same result :(

and someone can try explain for what its the "transparent" plastic in the earbuds? i really dont get it, so im the only one?

sorry for my "bad" english,im not english natural speaker,so any advice will be great. Thanks a lot.
[General Accessories] vectron:
I have so many headphones, it's insane, so I'm glad when you guys ask me a question since it gives me a chance to go back and play and rediscover them again :)

First of all, those plastic tabs supposed to be in-ear stabilizers, but as I mentioned in my review and demonstrated in the pictures - it's not as great for stabilizing but rather fantastic for inter-locking them together. Once you are done using these and want to keep it around your neck, they will slide down by itself. But if you interlock it with these tabs (picture #17 in my review), they will stay around like a necklace.

Regarding sound isolation, sound quality, and staying put in your ears - the answer to all of this is CORRECT fitment with a proper set of eartips. Plantronics provides 3 sets of silicone eartips to fit different earcanal sizes. But sometime this might not be enough since we all have different ear inner anatomy/shape. If nothing else fits, the best solution is Comply Foam eartips. I know they don't have BackBeat Go 2 listed on their website, but I have tested and can verity that T500 model works perfectly. As a matter of fact, I would highly recommend TSX-500 comfort shaped one with earwax guard - http://www.complyfoam.com/comfort-plus-tsx-series/

The expansion of the foam will make the best seal and will help with a fitment to keep them staying very secure in your ears. I just tried it with some serious head banging and they stayed glued in my ears. Another huge benefit, and as you guys know I'm raving about these to have a far superior sound quality (and cheaper price) in comparison to BlueBuds X, with foam tips sound gets EVEN better. Beside super noise isolation (significantly improved), you get a much deeper bass and more detailed mids and treble. I was just listening to Avicii "Hey brother" and damn, you really feel like someone is playing guitar right next to you, and when bass kicks in - the sound is warm and textured, while still clear and detailed.

Here is how it looks with Comply Foam TSX-500
[General Accessories] l5s5d6:
I was looking forward to bbx for a long time now. Didn't care about the original backbeat go as I have read about bad quality. But today I saw bb2 and read about them. Now I'm waiting when they arrive.

Sure the battery could be better but it's still ok even if I had 1h to get to the gym, 2h training ,

And 1 to get back it would do. And the case can be a life-saver if your phone dies on you.
[General Accessories] kcdcmd:
Hi Vectron,

A huge thanks to your review. It was your review that helped me to ultimately decide on getting the BBG2 as opposed to the BBX.

I was initially really bummed out, as I got these for running and the earplugs kept falling out of my ears within 5 minutes of running. I tried all the sizes for the silicon tips and all combinations of the stabilisers in all the possible positions (big fat help, those were). It was a horrible experience and I really thought I had just flushed a wad of cash down the drain.

But your tip about the Comply tips gave me hope, and I started looking for those tips where I live. Unfortunately, there were no local resellers and ordering it straight from the company would be an expensive proposition, especially since I was wary of being disappointed again. Fortunately, I found these: http://jaben.com.my/shopping2/Hippo-foam/

The H500 eartips are the same size as the Comply 500 series. I can't speak about their quality as I've never had the chance to use the Complys, but I just went for a run and the earbuds stayed glued to my ears and I couldn't be happier. I've a picture of the eartips and the pair I'm using with the BBG2 :)

Again, thanks Vectron, and I hope this post offers a cheaper alternative to the Comply tips for anyone in the same position as me.
[General Accessories] l5s5d6:
Hi.

I ordered comply s should arrive today. But I am experiencing another problem. Extremely short battery life. At 2/3 volume it lasts for 3 hrs. Any ideas why?

I'm using them with galaxy s3

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[General Accessories] zen kun:
i guess we are on the same boat, i just using my wirded ones :( because its annoying when running you cant hold for more than 5 minutes without touching your ear, this tips you bough isolate the sound? because the plantronics not only will fall, the noise isolation its horrible.

Thanks i was thinking to sell :/ but maybe if i can find a good eartips i can finally be happy
[General Accessories] vectron:
That is strange. Do you have stock or rooted S3? Which Android version are you running? Not sure if you have the latest bluetooth driver (with 4.3 update for S3? if such available?). I can only think that it has something to do with a wireless bluetooth protocol where 4.0/4.0+BLE is more efficient and low energy. That will drain less battery. I remember running a test at a few clicks below max volume and it lasted 4.5hr without a problem paired up with my Note 2 (on bt4.0).
[General Accessories] thisguyeh:
For those who want them to stay in your ear try this. Bose ear gels. It might not sound as good , but it won't fall out. They run about 6 bucks on amazon for pack of 3.
[General Accessories] l5s5d6:
It's strange to me too.

I have rooted galaxy s3. Currently I'm on omega Rom v54 (android 4.3)

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[General Accessories] zen kun:
i hope they can send to mexico :( im desperate T_T i dont want spent a lot of money in eartips that will not fix in my ear
[General Accessories] thisguyeh:
These are cheap lol 3 pairs for 6 bucks. I promise they won't fall out.
[General Accessories] zen kun:
seems i can find in ebay, how good its the noise isolation with this?

EDITED:

WTF 30 us for shipping FFS :(
[General Accessories] kcdcmd:
From my experience, they work and the sound isolation is pretty good too. Not like a biflange or triple flange, but it's certainly pretty solid. And they stay rooted to my ears, so that makes me happy. If you can get them, I'd say give em a shot. You have to pull out the central plastic tubing to make it fit though.
[General Accessories] thisguyeh:
What central tubing? I didn't remove anything . It just fits without any mod.
[General Accessories] l5s5d6:
I had to put some strength into it but comply's went inside. But not very easy task

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[General Accessories] thisguyeh:
So you put some comply inside the bose ear gel? Wow I didn't think it would even fit.
[General Accessories] l5s5d6:
My bad. I was reffering to complys on bb2. I've Probably read something wrong ;)

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[General Accessories] kcdcmd:
I'm using the Hippo H500 as opposed to the Comply tips, because they are more easily available in my country. Unfortunately, the foam tips simply would not fit the earphones without removing the central plastic tube, which you would normally just slide in.

With my limited experience of headphones (Sennheiser HD448, CX300-II,PX200-II, AKG K518LE), I would say that the plastic tubing doesn't have a major effect, as sound quality remains acceptable for a set of earphones that I only use for exercise. The soundstage is relatively narrow, and the bass of course does not approach that of the AKGs, but the overall sound is pleasing and with some EQ work (I use V4a) they sound quite acceptable.

Unfortunately I can't really compare them to the silicon tips, as those tips simply refuse to produce a good seal and thus sound absolutely dreadful. Zero bass, blurry mids, all kinds of external noise with no isolation. Foam tips, plastic tubing or no, remain a clear step up.

edit: I think I realise what's going on here. I'm talking about the Hippo H500 foam tips, while you're talking about the Bose Ear Gels. A misunderstanding/miscommunication :)
[General Accessories] thisguyeh:
Lol its ok.
[General Accessories] l5s5d6:
I returned mine because of very short battery life (3hrs at 2/3 volume). Waiting for a replacement. How it will be better.

Can anyone check how much time do their bb2 work paired with sgs3 on android 4.3?

I would be grateful.

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[General Accessories] vectron:
I think you better off asking about this in accessories section of S3. I know a lot of people search and find my reviews on specific headphones or batteries, but as you aware I used to post a lot of these in Note 2 section because that's what I have. So, I'm not sure how many S3 users will be able to confirm that in Note 2 section. Even former S3 users who upgraded to Note 2 might not have their old phone anymore.

Btw, from your Tapatalk sig, is that Polish? Just curious how easy is it to get BBG2 or Comply in your country, or is it available through a local amazon?
[General Accessories] l5s5d6:
Yes, I'm polish. I live in Warsaw actually.

Bb2 not so hard. Few places has them but I found only one that sells them with the charging case. And for comply's I found only one place and not very cheap either.

Feels like you live in a desert or something.

But it's better than when it comes to bluebuds x because you can't buy them here at all.

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[General Accessories] Rangudu:
BBG 2 charging using Anker power banks

Hi I wanted to buy BBG2 with Anker Astro Slim3 power bank so that i can use it for both BBG2 and my phone Nexus 4 charging.

I was mentioned in the specification of Anker Astro Slim3 that it may not charge all Bluetooth devices.

Please let me know whether Anker Astro Slim3 will charge BBG2. If not which power bank will you suggest.
[General Accessories] vectron:
I can check it for you later today since I have both. The reason why these external power banks sometime do have a disclaimer about not being able to charge all BT devices because some will require a minimum current draw which is above 100mA to turn power bank on. If you have a small bluetooth device, like some of the headsets, which draws very little current when charging - it might not be enough to turn the external battery circuit on. But I can certainly double check it for you.
[General Accessories] Rangudu:
I think this BBG2 should get charged because it is getting charged by a powerbank case which they are selling with this right? Not sure!!

Any ways since you are using Anker Astro Slim3 can you give me your opinion on that also. I read some reviews on the Anker site mentioning some problems related to its functionality.
[General Accessories] vectron:
Not really sure what you mean by problems? Anker's website has hundreds of reviews with 4.5 star average rating, while Amazon has thousands of reviews with 4.5+ star average rating, and it's #1 selling external battery brand in there. Any negative comments you read are written by their competition. I'm not just saying it, I know that for a fact. If something doesn't work (meaning you get a defective part or it breaks down the road), you are covered by 18-month warranty and they replace it for free.

Just plugged in built-in micro-usb connector from Slim3 to BBG2 and it charges without a problem. You are good to go!
[General Accessories] fade2black101:
Anker products are high quality with excellent customer service, despite the unfortunate name.