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Review – The Plantronics Voyager 6200 UC headphones. #Tech #Plantronics

If you need a new pair of neckband headphones these are something to look at right away.. Having used these for some time now they passed my expectations in all aspects delivering on quality and how they sound,these are loud.

With a solid build a rubberised texture these will last and they also have easy to use functions and several buttons placed on them in a convenient manner and work quite well. Featuring all the needs you would come to expect such as call control, Play,Pause Skip and reverse tracks and volume control these are ideal for those on the go and you also have your voice assistant at hand should you require it.

Call quality is top notch for those who would use these in an office environment but these really do shine when it comes to music and more. On my usual testing on You Tube and Netflix these really did really threw me off guard when it came to the sound. These pack a punch and are loud and that is how I like it, Good bass and direction, great on highs lows and mids and overall a superb experience to be had and no lag latency when it comes to streaming and so on. These are at the higher end when it comes to price but they are worth it. Check the video review out for more.

Features.

Professional-grade audio with enhanced Digital Signal Processing
On-demand active noise canceling
Built-in versatility in a neckband with earbuds
Incoming call alert
Dynamic mute alert
Class 1 Bluetooth with 98 feet/30 meters wireless range
Customizable call and media options
Hi-fi stereo and passive noise canceling with earbuds
Unified Communications-ready
Dedicated mute button
Wideband audio and stereo telephony support
Up to 9 hours of talk time

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Review – The Lindy BNX-100 ANC headphones. #Tech #Lindy #ANC

The Lindy BNX-100 are an affordable pair of headphones that offers some good specs for the price and features too including some omitted ones at that priced at a higher range.

If you want comfort and a clean design these are a pair of headphones to check out and for me they are nice with the bass but lets see what else is in store for you money which will be around the €100 mark.

Comfort wise these are great with sufficient padding all round and that includes the headband and can be worn for long periods of time with no sweat but that might depend on ones environment as more humid rooms may give a different result the cups cover the ear and blocks out the majority of the outside world and this is a good start and they do not clam onto your head either like some cans often do. These will wear well too with their robust design and materials used and easy maintenance and they dont have that glossy finish but more a matte one.

Controls are a gift here and simple to use with buttons on both sides. We have a 3.5 mm socket micro USB port and several buttons to control the music which are raised slightly and easy to navigate blindly and really much better to use than true wireless for example with a one push control to skip or reverse tracks and the we have the ANC button and hear through and all one tap to work and they have been consistent over my test period.

Build quality is good here and one of their better builds over the years and the black and silver combo looks well and its sturdy and again will last I would like to see more colours but Lindy are known for the traditional black and silver products and not forgetting the red ear cups which look good,never mind feel good.

When it comes to the sound they are not the best I have from Lindy but they still deliver, they are loud,punchy good bass good balance and decent separation with direction more centred than travelling and the highs lows and mids are fair. These are more bass driven and have 40mm drivers and the volume up at max with ANC turned on is where they achieve the best scenario for me. They have no lag latency on testing the usual You Tube and Netflix runs I do and have auto play and pause to boot. Call quality and connection is fine and they will allow you move around 30-40ft away from your phone.

The audio pass through is most welcome too with not having the need to remove your headphones which for me is quite annoying when you want to hear your surroundings or listen to someone trying to communicate with you. Overall I was impressed with the package as a whole and how it is presented with all the extras you get along with the storage case.

Specs

Design: Over Ear
Driver: 40mm neodymium
Active Noise Cancellation: 95% reduction of low frequency noise
Bluetooth Standard: 5.0
Bluetooth Chipset: CSR 8670 with aptX and aptX Low Latency
Battery Type: Internal Lithium Polymer
Battery Life: 30Hr ANC Only, 15Hr Wireless Only, 12Hr ANC & Wireless
Impedance: 32Ω passive mode / 100Ω ANC mode
Sensitivity: (1mW@1kHz ±3dB): Passive 93dB ANC 95dB
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz
Nominal THD: Passive <0.5%@ 1kHz / Active <0.5% @ 1kHz
Special Features: External Audio Pass-through, Automatic Pause/Resume, Handsfree calling

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Tech Review – The Groov-e Ultra headphones with Wireless charging. #Headphones #Tech

Groov-e is a brand that brings affordable tech to the masses and does not dip on quality either for the price bracket, their latest headphones have just dropped and I have been testing these out for some time now and for the money if you like a little bass and super easy to use controls these are worth a look. Comfort is another factor here with soft cups that give great isolation off the bat.

Mostly made with plastic they do feel a bit cheap but light but overall you cant complain they deliver a nice tone of sound mostly being deep and with bass with 40mm drivers they are loud and pleasing overall no matter what you might listen to be it music, Netflix or You Tube also to note there’s no lag latency. What I love most on these it the controls which you will see in the video below and how easy they are to use, none of this double triple tap rubbish to change tracks and volume etc. You get around 30 hours of music playback and you can of course opt in for a wired connection should you run out but these also come with wireless charging which you don’t see at this price, Simply placed on a wireless charger and you are good to go. Wireless charging with the Apollo light is one example and lives at my bedside locker and is designed to be as easy as possible. Users simply place compatible devices on the 5w charging pad to start powering up the battery immediately.

Apollo’s light utilises three LED modes; warm, warm white and cool white enabling the user to tailor the light tone as required. Whilst, a dimmer function means the brightness can be adjusted up or down too. For those that like tunes before bed or to get them through the working day – Apollo also has an integrated Bluetooth speaker.

Bluetooth Connectivity
30Hrs Wireless Audio Playback
Voice Assistant
Hands-Free Microphone
Removable Audio Cable

Supports Wireless Charging
Super Bass
Soft Ear Pads
Folding Design

35 Quid folks you cant complain.. BUY HERE

Review – ROCCAT Khan AIMO: Hi-Res 7.1 RGB Surround Sound Gaming Headset #Gaming #Headphones #ROCCAT

The Roccat Khan Aimo 7.1 Hi-Resolution RGB Gaming headset at first look was striking, eye-catching with the white headset and black box. The box contained oodles of logos and information on the front but lost the actual ROCCAT Khan AIMO logo with the colours, the box was large for the size of the headset but compact, not overly packed with manuals and documents.

Box Contents:

Roccat Khan Aimo 7.1 Hi-Resolution RGB Gaming (white Addition)
Information Document.
Quick instalment Guide

Roccat Khan Aimo 7.1 performance

The performance of the Roccat Khan Aimo 7.1 Hi-Resolution RGB Gaming headset was great-sounding

audio with smooth transitions of sound during gameplay and on your computer when listening to music. The Acoustics was very clear, excellent beat, pulse and blocks out most outside noises, the microphone was remarkable as compared to other headsets when players were talking, it was easier to hear the user. The ROCCAT Khan AIMO is a comfortable fit after hours of gameplay, were most headsets would start to give of headaches, or hurt the top of your head due to no cushion at the top whereas this headset is particularly comfortable. When playing audio at a high level, practically no sound could be heard sitting beside the earphone.

Range comparison, https://en.roccat.org/Headsets

Positives:

Very comfortable during gameplay
Clear and smooth sound transactions during gameplay
The mic is not too long or too short like some gaming headsets where they must constantly be adjusted.
The mic is very clear when talking to other players on the headset.
Easy setup
Noise cancellation is very good even in very noisy places.

Negatives

USB connection rather than a normal AUX cord connection. (No adapter supplied)
Buttons don’t work on consoles like the PS4 and Xbox.
Expensive without the dual option to connect to Gamers, phones, tablets

Overall

These are a distinguished set of headphones that have a lot of handy features, excellent noise block out, clear and comfort that brings the best possible gaming headset experience. However, they should just be for PC gamers as the buttons don’t work on consoles like the PS4 and Xbox, this is a disappointment and as are only USB, not AUX jack, with no a USB adapter supplied. They are a well-made headphone set with memory foam headband and earpads. they have strong steel sliders and felt like a reliable headset with a flashy looking design with lights.

These headphones would suit the likes of a PC gaming streamer, that require a flashy set of headphones, this is ideal for those that use the video camera on the gaming experience. Again, the noise cancellation is superb, they are not ideal for an office job on the phone because of the lights even though they are quite comfortable the lights are glitzy and would constantly distract other workers. The earphone has Hi-Res audio, premium hardware, excellent noise cancellation, extremely comfortable for extended listening. This ROCCAT Khan AIMO allows you to get immersed in an environment blocking out a nosy environment with comfort for hours.

A welcome indulgence of audio balance.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Roccat-Surround-Illumination-Real-Voice-Microphone/dp/B078RM7GHM/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1543766618&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=roccat+khan+aimo&psc=1

Get 25% off new earphones and headphones with Urbanista this Easter. #tech #Urbanista

Fancy some new cans or earphones, Urbanista are now offering customers a tidy discount for the Easter period, We have an extensive range of prodcuts reviewed from Urbanista which you can find HERE

The offer is valid until Tuesday 3rd April 2018 and you will need to enter the code URBANEASTER at the checkout. Urbanista also offer FREE SHIPPING worldwide,Stay tuned for more reviews coming soon from the great prodcuts Urbanista have to offer.

Head over to their website HERE

Review – Skullcandy Crusher Wireless Grey and Tan VS Black 2016. #Skullcandy #Headphones

Last Decemeber I got the Skullcandy Crusher Wireless to check out and to date they have served me well with daily usage and they live up to the claimed 40 hr battery life which is simply brilliant which obviously means less charging and when you have enough things to charge daily this is a bonus for me, I own around 30 pairs of headphones now but dont claim to be an audio expert but these are simply fantastic sounding and to get the feel for them you would really need to go chec them out, I was in PC world recently and they have them on demo there so go check them out..

Check out the image gallery below and see how they compare to the 2016 model

Whats new with this version..

Nothing but the colour and some aestethic changes being blunt about it but a welcome move than just having the One colour on market and as mentioned in my last review I did say it would be nice to see them in a range of coulors so hopefully this will now extend and this colour is quite nice and they call it Grey and Tan but the majority of the headset is white, However the tanned cups really complement the headset quite well and they look good and when it comes to comfort and performance it remains solid as before and they can be worn for long periods of time. If you are into VR these are what you need and they have a piece cut out in the headband to make way for the strap on your VR headset should you own one that sports it.

BUY HERE Or check your local electrical store such as PC World/Currys.

VIDEO REVIEW

Review – Urbanista Berlin Bluetooth Wireless headphones. #urbanistalife #Headphones

Up next is the Urbanista Berlin headphones.. We have been trying these out about a week now and overall they have been quite nice and comfortable, Preferably I wear cans but do like to dabble with these type too, however I prefer the pod type design over those buds which do not get on with me at all but having said that the inclusion of extra buds in some recent earphones I have tried have kind of fixed that issue for me and there is some really nice offerings out there and we will have some reviews coming up soon on our other earbuds that have arrived.

Packaging is pretty neat and one thing I like is good presentation they get a thumbs up here from me in that department. Contents is as expected,we have some information which is handy and we also get a cable for charging alongside the product itself.

They are good but I have seen better for less but nonetheless they are nice and work well and for the most as I have mentioned comfortable which is for me important,the only thing though is that when using at full volume for example you can get quite a bit of distortion depending on the music you are listening too and also not much bass, For me though I am the type of person that does listen at full volume which is probably not the smartest thing to do but I like my music that way and listen to it that way for a reason……………. So I cant hear anyone else.. The only time to do so would be when I got calls using these and for the most these where fine and nothing to disclose there, Calls where clear though I am on a network with HD calling which is pretty good quality…

As for functionality they have everything you need with an average battery life a quite good control unit with tactile buttons that you can easily navigate blindly and are on the money for sensitivity they all worked well, They are also easy to pair and there us a built in LED light to tell you when you are connected or if the headset is awaiting a connection, Also the grip is quite good and it feels good to hold and not slippy Here is also where the charging port is built in so for me it was all nicely placed and easy to use. Check out the video for more…

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