Meizu EP51 not even ashamed to give as a gift, because they are packed in a tight box and look quite premium. Some users have complaints about the music quality, but not significant. Most owners, however, consider the device to be quite convenient to use, since the device is paired with smartphones on different platforms (Windows Phone, iOS, Android).
Content:
Design, package, usability
Black box with a matte surface closes with a magnetic latch.
Inside, in special recesses are located:
- a case with a manual and charging cable;
- Replaceable ear cushions in a separate case;
- The headphones themselves on a special stand.
On a well-known Chinese website headphones can be purchased without a box, saving $ 5. But after that you should not complain about the low quality of played tunes, fakes are sold over the Internet very often.
The first thing that catches the eye is the matte, pleasant to the touch, surface of the case. The box is made in a streamlined shape, along the perimeter there is a zipper in the tone of the case. Inside there is a mesh pocket in which you can put the charger cord. Since the box is tight, the headphones will be protected from mechanical impact inside.
The charging cable is short, its length is enough only to connect the headphones to a laptop or Power Bank. The cord is tight, ends with a standard USB-connector, also switches to blocks.
Connecting the charger is done in the micro USB jack, which is located on the remote headset. Closes the jack silicone insert, which, as noted by the owners of the device, quickly comes off and falls off.
The heads of the headphones are metal, they look massive and big. In fact, in the ears they are practically not felt, after a few hours of wear there is no feeling of fatigue or heaviness. Users note that this effect is achieved due to the successful shape of the ear cushions made of dense, but flexible at the same time, silicone.
They are decorated with a special resistant loop that prevents the earpiece from falling out of the ear without irritating the ear canal. True, you need a little training to correctly place the head in the ear. And choose the right size of ear cushions for your personal anatomy: there are three more pairs of different sizes in the box.
Another feature highly appreciated by the headset owners are the magnets on the back of the heads. Since the wire is hinged on the neck, gradually the device can slip and get lost. And in Meizu EP51 it's enough to connect the headsets to each other, making a kind of necklace, and the magnets won't let the headset slip off. Unless, of course, the person is waving his hands or putting on a backpack, clinging to the cords.
The remote control is located on the left side, closer to the left earpiece. And many owners consider this a disadvantage - the remote is quite weighty, pulls to the side, ripping the head out of the ear. The buttons on the device are pressed a little tight, but you can tell by feel where the middle is and where the volume up/down side.
Features of use
The headphones support wired Bluetooth version 4.0. Therefore, they can pair with all devices that have the same version of Bluetooth 4.0 or newer.
As reported by the owners of the device, the quality of sound reproduction on different transmitting devices is not much, but different. Moreover, on Meizu phones the quality is not the best. But the functionality of the buttons is different.
On the iPhone:
- the volume buttons adjust the sound on the phone;
- To toggle back and forth between melodies, you need to hold down the volume buttons for a few seconds.
On Android:
- pressing the volume buttons changes the volume specifically in the headphones;
- switching tracks forward/backward is done by double/triple tapping the middle of the remote.
The same available feature is the display of headphone charge level on the phone screen. And the familiar answer to an incoming call when you press the middle button on the remote.
Headset features
The microphone on these headphones does not fully perform its function. Since the device has the main purpose of sports, the remote (which houses the microphone), constantly dangles - flying away from the face. Therefore, the interlocutor does not hear well what he said. Moreover, active noise cancellation is not provided in the device.
In order to talk comfortably, you have to stop, stop practicing. And talk loudly, pronouncing the words clearly. It's not exactly comfortable.
Music playback quality
Owners of the headset mostly judge the sound quality positively, noting the volume of the sound, successful middle. There are small problems with the upper frequencies, which is better to adjust in advance in the equalizer, so as not to be disappointed in the sound.
Based on user feedback on sound quality:
- "The middle frequencies are okay, but the upper and lower frequencies had to tinker with. They're good for working out, they work out all the rhythmically. But it's not comfortable to listen to it on the way to work, it's too squealy.
- "Lots of bass, above average sound quality. You can listen to podcasts, it's convenient to watch videos on your phone. In the subway is bad to hear, the soundproofing is very weak."
- "For this price - the quality of playback of music tracks is acceptable. Audiobooks are also okay to listen to, speech is not interrupted.
Poor noise isolation is a source of frustration for many users. It would seem that earplug headphones by default should not let in extraneous sounds. But Meizu EP51, though it sits tightly in your ears, the surrounding world does not drown out, so in the subway, with open windows in the car, on a noisy street they do not listen to music.
Autonomy
The battery in the device holds up to 6 hours of continuous playing music. If you only talk on the phone - longer. On average the battery lasts for two or three days if you listen to music on the way to and from work. Or for one or two intense workouts. Not the greatest battery life, but it is enough for such small headphones.
Conclusions
The Meizu EP51 wireless headset pleases its owners with a successful package, a stylish case, and enough sound quality. We should also mention the magnetic heads, which make using the device especially comfortable.
The headphones are suitable for active people who do not care about how wide the scene in the speakers is or how deep the vocals are. You are not a musician, just like to play sports to music? Then Meizu EP51 will suit you.
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