Love to exercise to music, but are constantly tangled up in cords? The JBL E25BT wireless headset takes the inconvenience of cords out of your headphones and delivers good sound reproduction. But this device can not be called the best in the segment of sports headphones because of the fragility of the clothespin, poorly working microphone and the need to "adjust" the frequency balance.
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Design and ergonomics
The headset is made in a distinctive sporty style, the headphones look compact and neat. The manufacturer offers five color options: blue, red, green, white and black.
But in fact users prefer black, blue or red. The green ones are too catchy. And the white not only more expensive than headphones in other colors, but also much more staining, literally a month of use the white cable becomes gray.
The wire in a fabric braid, flexible, not stiffens in the cold. But in the joints may eventually fray, which gives the device a scruffy appearance, but does not reduce its functionality.
The headphones look small, but they protrude far enough out of the ears, it is uncomfortable in a hat. The heads are plastic, on the back is the manufacturer's logo. There are 2 pairs of ear cushions in the set, all different sizes, in white - 4 pairs, in two colors.
Not everyone can find comfortable earplugs, the ear cushions fall out when actively moving and even, in some cases, when a person adjusts the volume of music or answers a call.
Also included see:
- Cable to connect the charger unit in bright orange color;
- pouch on the magnetic latch;
- Clip for attaching the device to the collar;
- instructions;
- And the headphones themselves.
The pouch is small, but it holds both the headphones and the charger. But the clothespin is quite large. It has to be attached to the battery pack. According to most owners, the clothespin is a very short time - from a month. It breaks the connection, not just the pin comes out, but the ear is completely burst. Repair the detail is not possible.
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On the cable there are two units at once. The battery - it has a built-in LED, and there is a button to turn on Bluetooth. The second block has a microphone and is controlled with three buttons. It would seem that such a solution with blocks should balance the headset and eliminate complaints, in which users note that the earpiece with the block "breaks" out of the ear.
In fact, it turns out that even two blocks don't help prevent the ear cushions from falling out of your ears during awkward movements. Even the more budget-friendly Rombica stays in your ears better.
Functionality
The JBL E25BT connects to Bluetooth version 4.1 transmitting devices. Cell phones with Bluetooth version 4.0 may have transmission problems, stuttering and interruptions. Newer phones have virtually no connection problems.
Laptops and computers can not pair well with headphones, sometimes there are delays when watching video, so you have to look for drivers for the transmitting devices to improve the connection.
Sound control is available from the remote control:
- adjusting the music volume;
- answering an incoming call;
- pausing and restarting the tune;
- switching tracks.
Although the functionality is familiar to users, there are a lot of problems with the use of the headset because of the strange implementation of functions. To go to the next track, you have to press the "+" button and hold for 4 seconds. A little wrong press - and just changed the volume or the sound level reached a critical level.
The buttons on the remote control are very close, so the "-" and the middle key can be pressed simultaneously, which interferes with listening to music. To be sure to press the right key, you have to stop, remove the earpiece or just pull the lanyard and look at the remote.
It is possible to connect the device to two devices at once. This is convenient for people who watch movies on the laptop and do not want to miss an important phone call. However, the headset is not very convenient to talk, but this is a minus to the microphone.
The work of the microphone
The very weak sensitivity of the microphone makes the headset almost useless for receiving calls. The owners of headphones do everything possible to be heard at the "other end of the wire": they bring the microphone close to their mouths, tilt their heads at a special angle, try to go into a quiet room, remove all other sources of wireless signals, connect to only one transmitting device. All to no avail.
You have to shout loud and clear to be heard into this microphone. It is the only possible way to get speech to the person you are talking to. Even in an empty, quiet room, you have to talk in high tones. Therefore, users draw a direct conclusion - as a headset device is untenable, it can only be used for listening to music.
Although the problem can be solved - you need to use transmitting devices in which the wireless connection is organized by Bluetooth 4.1, 4.2. Then the quality of voice transmission improves significantly and the conversation on the phone will interfere only if the layer of clothing in the cold season.
Sound
The JBL E25BT headphones don't boast premium sound quality, but the pop tunes play out quite well. This headset is best suited for listening to rhythmic tracks.
Feedback from users is very mixed:
- "The sound is not the best, the high frequencies stand out a lot, straight squeal. The problem can be solved in the equalizer, but when you connect a new device, you have to repeat everything all over again. The mids and bass are okay."
- "The price-performance ratio is fine with me. When listening to music the sound is quality, the volume is enough to listen to an audiobook on the street. In the subway is not very comfortable to use."
- "Very good sound, smooth, powerful, only the high frequencies are too ringing. The built-in player does not play music as well as I would like. It is better to listen via Google Play, using the settings available in this app."
The sound quality is revealed best when using a headset with the phone. Especially if you eliminate such annoyances as Wi-Fi or radio. When paired with a computer, the quality of melody playback drops. Even on Windows 10, interruptions may appear while listening to music and signal loss at short range.
Autonomy and charge indication
The headphones are designed for 8 hours of continuous operation without charging. Users note that the battery lasts for 2-3 days if you use the headset to listen to music in the morning and in the evening on a bike ride.
The charge is not only indicated by the LED on the battery pack. Additionally, the level of charge is displayed on the smartphone screen, but only as a battery, without the percentage. This is not very convenient for active people who constantly listen to music.
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Conclusions
As sports headphones JBL E25BT are good enough, you can adjust the EQ to a comfortable frequency balance and listen to a rhythmic melody while exercising. However, it should be borne in mind that with vigorous movement, some people's ear cushions fly out of their ears.
The flimsy battery clip holds the device on the collar for a short time and this is another minus of the device for the price (from 2 500 rubles). Microphone with poor noise cancelling, unfortunate solution with the control buttons also violate the comfort of using the headphones. But if you buy the device for cycling or jogging - it will suit you. Especially considering its lightness and compactness.
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