There is a lot to love about the SMS Audio SMS SYNC by 50 Wireless Headphones. You can see a few of the features in the video portion of the review, but here is the executive summary to the review. Please note - that I tried and owned dozens of headphones and earbuds - including the Beats Studio by Dr. Dre (which I returned). So hopefully I can bring some perspective to the comparison.
Sound Quality - Very impressive sound certainly comparable to the Beats Studio by Dr. Dre. - They may not have quite the booming bass as the Beats Studio, but they have smoother response across the entire audible range. I noticed a difference classical music they had a very nice response and were not overly bright. I am not disappointed.
Noise Isolation - These headphones do not offer noise canceling technology, but they do offer very effective noise isolation. Even when the music is comfortable levels you will struggle to hear the people around talking. I was very impressed by the amount of ambient sound that I couldn't hear.
Comfort - Easily the most comfortable headphone or earbuds that I have ever used. The cuffs fit the ears snuggly but feel like giant puffs of cotton strapped to your ears. The band does not pinch your head - no points to poke your head or hard plastic to rub against your head. In terms of comfort these are the top-of-the-line.
Durability and Fit- Very solid construction no sign of flimsiness (If that is a word). In my opinion the feel much more solid that the Beats Studio - I am very impressed.
Wireless Functionality - Probably the main reason why you will spend the extra case to buy the SMS Sync by 50. The wireless functionality works well, but I was not able to get 50 feet - probably closer to 30 feet before I started getting some drops in the music. At first I thought it had something to do with my house, but then I went outside and found similar results. While 30 feet will work great on an airplane or in an office - it may limit you if you are working outside or wandering between rooms.
My main beef with the wireless functionality is that the tack forward and reverse does not work wirelessly. I understand why, since the wireless dongle plugs into the headphone jack so it can not control the ipod/ipad/iphone/device that it is connected to. This is a clear difference between using the Kleer technology and Bluetooth.
Other Points of Interest -
- One thing to recognize is that these headphones are enormous - they do not fold (which probably adds to their comfort)
- There is a blue light on the sides that blink. While it is kinda cool - your fellow passengers on an airplane may become annoyed. Fortunately, you can disable the blue light.
- Up to 4 headphones can be connected to a single Dongle. This is a bit cooler than it sounds. This is great for gaming, movies, or other group listening activities.
- Comes with a headphone wire that allows you to run them without the need of a charge on the battery. The headphone jack also has an integrated microphone and volume control.
- Battery life is 17 hours which is crazy long.... this means that your battery life will last long enough for both ends of a trans-Atlantic flight.
Final verdict - If the price was 50 percent less these would be an easy 5 star recommendation, but at the current price point it is hard to look past the flaws with the wireless connection.
4 Stars
Sound Quality - Very impressive sound certainly comparable to the Beats Studio by Dr. Dre. - They may not have quite the booming bass as the Beats Studio, but they have smoother response across the entire audible range. I noticed a difference classical music they had a very nice response and were not overly bright. I am not disappointed.
Noise Isolation - These headphones do not offer noise canceling technology, but they do offer very effective noise isolation. Even when the music is comfortable levels you will struggle to hear the people around talking. I was very impressed by the amount of ambient sound that I couldn't hear.
Comfort - Easily the most comfortable headphone or earbuds that I have ever used. The cuffs fit the ears snuggly but feel like giant puffs of cotton strapped to your ears. The band does not pinch your head - no points to poke your head or hard plastic to rub against your head. In terms of comfort these are the top-of-the-line.
Durability and Fit- Very solid construction no sign of flimsiness (If that is a word). In my opinion the feel much more solid that the Beats Studio - I am very impressed.
Wireless Functionality - Probably the main reason why you will spend the extra case to buy the SMS Sync by 50. The wireless functionality works well, but I was not able to get 50 feet - probably closer to 30 feet before I started getting some drops in the music. At first I thought it had something to do with my house, but then I went outside and found similar results. While 30 feet will work great on an airplane or in an office - it may limit you if you are working outside or wandering between rooms.
My main beef with the wireless functionality is that the tack forward and reverse does not work wirelessly. I understand why, since the wireless dongle plugs into the headphone jack so it can not control the ipod/ipad/iphone/device that it is connected to. This is a clear difference between using the Kleer technology and Bluetooth.
Other Points of Interest -
- One thing to recognize is that these headphones are enormous - they do not fold (which probably adds to their comfort)
- There is a blue light on the sides that blink. While it is kinda cool - your fellow passengers on an airplane may become annoyed. Fortunately, you can disable the blue light.
- Up to 4 headphones can be connected to a single Dongle. This is a bit cooler than it sounds. This is great for gaming, movies, or other group listening activities.
- Comes with a headphone wire that allows you to run them without the need of a charge on the battery. The headphone jack also has an integrated microphone and volume control.
- Battery life is 17 hours which is crazy long.... this means that your battery life will last long enough for both ends of a trans-Atlantic flight.
Final verdict - If the price was 50 percent less these would be an easy 5 star recommendation, but at the current price point it is hard to look past the flaws with the wireless connection.
4 Stars
Product Description
Bring your music anywhere, but ditch the wires with SYNC by 50 Over-Ear Wireless Headphones. Integrated Kleer technology provides 16-bit lossless digital sound and up to a 50' range. SYNC by 50 wireless headphones also provide a unique feature of providing the ability to sync up to 4 headphones to a single audio source. The lithium ion battery provides up to 15 hours of listening time on a full charge and at average volume. Additional features include: professionally tuned digital EQ, full on-board controls with bass boost, volume control, and mute, custom 40mm driver, soft memory foam ear cushions, and passive noise cancellation. SYNC by 50 is currently available in 2 colors: shadow black and ghost white. Each SYNC by 50 includes: wired mic cable (provides the ability to turn the wireless product into a wired product), 3.5mm wireless transmitter, hard-shell carry case, Micro USB charging cable, USB/AC adapter, Airline plug adapter, soft touch cleaning cloth, owners manual, and product brochure. SMS Audio was developed by international recording artist, actor, and philanthropist Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson as the next step in the evolution of personal audio technology. More than simply headphones, SMS Audio allows you to experience the power of music on your own terms. Smart, stylish and comfortable, these devices provide you with an escape into the lush world of professionally-tuned, acoustically perfect music...anywhere, anytime, and any way you want to hear it. Beware of counterfeits, only purchase SMS Audio products from Authorized Resellers. Only quality products from Authorized SMS Audio Retailers carry the full SMS Audio warranty.
Features
- Wireless
- Professionally tuned Digital EQ
- 16-bit lossless Digital Sound
- 50' Range
- Sync up to 4 users from one music source
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