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Review of BlueAnt Pump Bluetooth wireless HD sportbuds w/lots of pics!!!

This is a review of BlueAnt Pump Bluetooth wireless HD sportbuds. http://blueantpump.com/
Lately, there has been a number of new releases in wireless sport headphones. I found it to be very interesting how each pair brings something new and original to stand out from competition. The latest one I had a chance to review is from BlueAnt, a well known company with a number of wireless products. They just entered a market with their own set of Sportbuds. All I can say is they made one impressive "splash" with this entry, releasing one of the toughest built waterproof headphones I have seen to date. Let's take a closer look at what I found.
It's clear that BlueAnt done their homework really well by studying the competition to come up with a spec, a fitment, and accessories to make everybody happy. Arrived in a very impressive packaging, their presentation showed almost realistic-like 3D water droplets on top of the tray where these sportbuds were sitting. I was honestly expecting to see yet another variation of two earbuds connected by a cable with in-line remote. To my surprise Pump HD has a behind the ear design, but it looked very slick and modern, not like some other headsets I've seen in the past that resemble a hearing aid. I also noticed how lightweight Pumps felt in my hand and hardly even noticeable once placed around my ears. One common problem with earbuds is finding proper eartips for the best fitment to seal your ear canal and also to make sure they won't fall out of your ears during extreme activities. Here, though Blueant included a very generous selection of a total of 7 pairs of eartips (doubles of each S/M/L pairs and a pair of Comply premium awareness tips), and 2 pairs of stabilizers, and a separate cable zip - all this was to enhance the sound isolation and customize cable length. The fitment itself was taken care of by behind the ear design.
The headset itself has IP67 rating which guarantees to withstand heavy exposure to wet condition. With a Teflon coating and Kevlar shielding, it blocks water, salt, dust and sweat from entering the headphone set. Also, the micro-usb recharging port (with a high quality cable included in accessories) has a durable seal cap. All the Bluetooth button controls are sealed as well. The included blue eartips seems to be made out of durable silicone material and with a right size selection provide a decent noise isolation. But if you need to be aware of your surrounding, Blueant also included a pair of premium Comply Awareness tips that allow background noise. To compliment it's durable built, Pump also includes a durable lasting battery for up to 8hr of play - a very impressive performance!
Wireless pair up was very easy, and it got connected to my phone and media audio without any problem. It supports all the common Bluetooth profiles, such as A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, and HSP. Using multifunction Play button, easily distinguished by raised profile on a side of right earpiece behind your ear, you can play/pause and pick up a call with ease. Volume up/down buttons, shaped as plus and minus, are used to change the volume and also to skip tracks next/prev. The wireless range was very impressive as well, I was about 50+ feet away from my phone across 2 rooms and it was playing without a problem. Blueant claims 100ft wireless distance which I still have to test, but in my opinion it's probably in the open area and with hair out of the way without covering headphones. I also run a number of calling tests, and it sounded very clear on both ends.
Now, let's see how this sound translates into steaming audio. Here, things got a little more interesting. Though using Bluetooth 3.0, Pump actually supports AptX and AAC codecs to provide high quality audio without a typical wireless compression. As a matter of fact, this is a first time ever I have seen a non-audiophile company to disclose frequency response of their headphones
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They are definitely very proud of their 12.5mm customized dynamic driver, and v-shaped sound tuning. But for me it was a mix bag of impressions. It's not fair to judge sport headphones comparing them to audiophile in-ears, but sound is as important as the durability and design appeal. These headphones has a very high emphasis on deep punchy bass. When you exercising - beat is driving your motion, and Pump will really pump you up with a strong beat! Mids were recessed, typical for v-shape sound, but then toward the upper mids and treble instead of going back up, it rolled off down killing the clarity and the sparkle of high frequencies. As a result, overall sound has a nice driving rhythm but it's veiled with overpowering bass and not enough clarity and details in vocals. So what does it mean? By default with your smartphone audio player without any EQ setting the sound might not be your cup of tea (it wasn't mine). The good news - it can be easily corrected with EQ by boosting upper mids and highs around 5k region. Don't take this as a negative comment. In my recent review of ROX I also suggested that it needed some EQ to brighten the sound, to make it more enjoyable, in my personal opinion. I guess this is just a general comment for a lot of sport headphones where I would prefer to have a more balanced sound with some default bass enhancement and let me tweak EQ further to fine tune it, rather than tweaking EQ setting for different headphones in order to enjoy it from get go.
Overall, I don't want to leave this review on a negative note because these headphones are really fantastic for exercising or any extreme sport activities. Nothing I have tested (BlueBuds X, BackBeat Go2, ROX, HBS-730/800) comes close in durability and secure fitment of Pump. For everyday casual active use, I think a more traditional in-ear sport headphones would be more appropriate where I still prefer ROX. If you spend a lot of time making calls or listening to music in the office, HBS-800 would be great for casual use. But if you are into pushing yourself to the limit while exercising, if you find that you have to go through a new pair of headphones every few months because they break under your sweat, if you have to constantly adjust the fitment of your current headphones because they don't stay in place, and if you are not getting enough of daily "bass" to drive you to your next workout goal - Pump HD is calling your name!
Here are the pictures.

Atomic Floyd SuperDarts Review

Pros: Deep, deep bass. Very crisp highs. V-shape sound body is ideal for baseheads.
Cons: Slightly cold mids. Not too great for vocals/instruments. Rather small soundstage.
Atomic Floyd are a relatively small British based company that not many people have heard of. They continue to sell their products through as few authorised dealers as they feel necessary which means that the £200 price rage for these is pretty much what you're going to have to pay if you want to have your socks blown off by these little gems.
First Impressions:
As I opened the parcel that the earphones came in, there was an essence of premium quality. The box has been finished with a matt texture and a rather shiny picture of the earphones themselves led me to believe these were worth every penny. When i first popped the earphones out of the rather premium box, I plugged them straight into the nearest source of music I could to test them. However, initial impressions weren't fantastic. The bass wasn't very deep, the treble was harsh and the mids just lacked warmth.
A plethora of different striking statements were made around the box. Things like 'Spectacular Sound - Made in metal' and 'Steel. Kevlar. GOLD.' really created an air of drama about the whole process.
The display on the product itself is brilliant. The earphones also come with a small rubber carrying case, 3 different size buds and a DJ adapter. I found the silicon tips to be a little subjective when it came to fitting correctly and I couldn't find the right size for me so I had to look elsewhere for the right fit.
WOW:
However after about 30 hours of burn in using white noise, the difference was immense. The bass was ground shakingly deep and powerful, the highs were twinkling with every note and the mids started to warm up a bit. I mainly listen to Electro/Dance and these earphones suited them perfectly. The lows were not sluggish or muddy at all and when it was called upon, fast and dynamic bass was delivered.
However I do listen to a few other genres as well, such as classical and guitar oriented music and sadly, this is where the Superdarts fall down. They just didn't give me the sense that I was actually listening to the artist himself/herself in the same room. The way that the SuperDarts were built means that they just weren't made for reproducing beautifully warm mids. Having said that, it is clear that Atomic Floyd were not going in that direction when they made these and therefore it cannot be too much of a criticism.
Build Quality:
As it says on the box, they were 'Built For Life'. The SuperDarts really are something of a masterpiece when it comes to earphone beauty and robustness. They apply '1300°C heat to injection-moulded steel for 10 hours so thinner walls can be carved out, resulting in an enlarged acoustic chamber.' Its this sort of level of detail that makes these earphones really special. They have also incorporated a kevlar cable that works really well when it comes to being tangle free and also feels very sturdy. The 3.5mm jack is gold plated which ensures that no feedback can be heard when listening to even the quietest of tracks.
Comfort:
Being crafted from steel and premium materials, these earphones do weigh quite a bit and can become quite uncomfortable after prolonged periods of time. If you have rather small ears, you might want to look elsewhere as the rounded earphones are rather hefty. It also has an inline mic which does work rather well with the volume and track controls.
Comparisons:
In the past, I have owned: Bowers and Wilkins C5, Sennheiser IE8
But I have also sampled many other earphones.
Bass:
With regards to bass, I would say that the SuperDarts win hands down. It just reaches deeper than other earphones that I have heard previously and it does this while delivering it crisply and powerfully. Compared to the likes of Shure SE535, this is on another level when it comes to bass. However, the C5 and the IE8 aren't too far behind.
Mids:
As I said previously, this is where the SuperDarts fall short of my expectations. The deliverance of the mid range frequencies from the SuperDarts is rather feeble and there just isn't much warmth at all. The soundstage is also quite small as the earphones are rather 'Forward' when it comes to delivering the music to your ear canals. This is where the likes of Shure and Westone absolutely trounce Atomic Floyd, along with the IE8 or IE80's. If you predominantly enjoy listening to vocal tracks with a lot of acoustic instruments, you will be disappointed with the SuperDarts.
Highs:
The SuperDarts perform rather well when it comes to the higher end of the frequency chart as the internal sound setup within the earphones slightly boosts the highs and the lows. The crash of a cymbal will ring in your ears with a certain sparkle that, whilst not being too harsh, gives an amazing amount of detail. As stated earlier, the SuperDarts are probably not for the dedicated audiophile as they just do not live up to the standards of other IEM's and they might not be able to reproduce everything the artist intended you to hear. They're not awful in this respect and I must admit that I was hearing a few new things in my favourite tracks.
Overall:
If you have ever heard a pair of SuperDarts then you probably know what I am talking about when I say they will rattle your skull. The bass response from these things is almost unrivalled. I purchased my pair for £200 and in all fairness, i think they are worth that. The overall sound quality is pretty good and for genres like Electro/Dance, i would go as far as saying that these are THE headphones if that is your taste. They really do please the inner basehead in me, I'm just not sure whether the slightly cold mids and forward highs will be to everyone's taste.

Good review, mate! Truly head-fi worthy write up
Here, on this side of the pond, Atomic Floyd is not as big name. B&W is popular, and I actually reviewed P7 and P3 (check out my index from sig). Though these sounds like not my cup of tea, I'm trying to distance myself from v-shaped sound since I gotta have my vocals clarity. Balanced or a bit mid-centric is fine, as long as it not too much upfront/analytical.
I assume you can't post picture in your review because you don't have enough posts yet? Would be good to see some shots.
I went ahead googling it, and found pictures from T3 review:
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To be honest, I'm a bit confused with this design. I assume that's the one you have/reviewed? The back of the shell has some rough edges; if those come in contact with ears - that's not going to be fun. Not to the same extent, but I recently reviewed a pair of cheap Chinese earphones: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2690229 (honestly, not that great), and that diamond cut was really bothering me. How is it with SuperDarts?
The biggest concern is where/how the wire comes us. It's very non-traditional, looks like absolutely no strain relief, and feels like that wire will break any minute. I know the kevlar reinforced cable probably strong enough, but my concern is the attachment in the back of the shell?

Review of MOE SS01 twin-driver in-ear headphones w/lots of pics!!!

This is a review of MOE SS01 twin-driver in-ear headphones. http://penonaudio.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=167 (manufacturer website: http://www.52erji.com/xiaomengerji)
A lot of people probably never heard of MOE before, but as it turns out you might be familiar with their sound already. It's because they were original manufacturer of dynamic drivers for a number of headphones from JVC, Sony, Audio-Technica, and others - http://www.52erji.com/category/product2. Finally, they spread their wings and took off with a new product, MOE SS01, which I just received from www.penonaudio.com and would like to share with you about. As I continue my journey to discover more high quality budget in-ear headphones from lesser known Asian brands, sometime I get overwhelmed with all the available choices, especially when you start reading about it on Head-Fi. That's why I do appreciate guidance with recommendations from penonaudio, and it also gives me a piece of mind that I'm getting genuine product since there are so many fake ones out there. So, let's take a closer look at what I found.
When you look at the box MOE SS01 arrived in, you notice right away these are not your traditional looking in-ear headphones. A clever display on the front of the box demonstrates an arrangement of dual-cylinder design surrounded by "S" letter. Along with a detailed specification in English and a list of accessories, that was a very nice compact presentation of the product. But the big surprise is when you take it out of the box and take a closer look at the actual design. Am I looking at headphones or a piece from my kids LEGO set? Will these even fit in my ears? That was the initial thought that went through my mind, and without hesitation the first thing I did was to put it in my ears for a quick test. These fit like a glove!!! The clever ergonomics with angled nozzle of the perfect length and rounded corners made it very comfortable to insert these dual-cylinder shells in my ears. These have 2 separate chambers, one for low frequency driver and the other one for mids/treble driver. A design detail of red plastic "S" snaked around/between these cylinders adds to a very unique visual effect. Not too often I rave about the cool looks of the headphones since I always put a value of sound quality as the most important factor. In this case - the design and the sound both share a spotlight. Coming out from the lower cylinder, these feature a narrow flat flexible cable with a decent build quality. I typically comment about lack of strain relief, but for some reason in this design it just works and feels secure enough. A separate flat cable from each earpiece goes down through a chin slider to y-splitter cylinder marked with "SS" and continues flat all the way down to a straight gold plated 3.5mm connector. The wire selection of the cable is OFC with a typical 1.2m length.
Among included accessories you get 3 pairs (S/M/L) of soft silicone wide bore (opening) eartips, a shirt clip, and a velor draw string storage pouch. For my personal taste I didn't find these eartips useful since I needed a better seal, so I ended up with original AT small bore tips. Keep in mind, the sound quality of these headphones is VERY eartip dependent where without a good seal you are not going to get much bass. I also have to mention that nozzle had a cloth filter, very similar looking to RE400 stick-on filters (need to confirm if it's the same in size, just looks relatively close). Each earpiece has a stamped L/R letter on the plastic red S piece which is not easy to see. But the unique shape with an angled nozzle and a slight front facing tab makes it very easy to distinguish which one is Left and Right without even looking at these. Also, I found that symmetrical placement of the nozzle between two cylinders actually allows use of these headphones with wire up behind your ears where chin-slider comes very handy to secure the fitment. As a matter of fact, I found wire down and wire up fitment to yield the same level of sound quality and almost an identical seal.
Now let's get down to a sound test. Straight out of the box at first the sound was a little too bright for my taste and bass was missing until I played around with different eartips settling on AT narrow opening one. I figured to give it a few hours of burn in with a pink noise loop to have a better assessment of the sound signature. It didn't take too long to realize these are bright mid-centric headphones with a rather surprising layered bass. I have tested analytical and mid-centric headphones before, and usually they either have hardly any bass or low bass quantity with a main focus on quality. Here, due to a physical separation of low frequency driver and mid/treble driver, MOE was able to create a very unique sound signature where you can literally hear two layers of the sound coexisting together in a perfect harmony. Bass comes with a punch of a fast attack, courtesy of a mid-bass hump, and a warm sub-bass layer right behind it, all very well controlled without bleeding into mids. On the other hand, mids are bright, detailed, and upfront, and treble is crisp and extended. This sound signature does give vocals a bit of a cold feeling, and at first sounded a little bit harsh. But after a few more hours of playing, I noticed an improvement where the peaking started to settle down. The sound is still bright, but a lot more smoother, full, and ear-friendly. I was especially pleased with how natural all the tones sound, either if it's vocals or acoustic instruments. The soundstage is definitely wider than average, great stereo separation. Thanks to a flat cable and it's attachment to the shell, I didn't experience any microphonics. Furthermore, because of high sensitivity and low impedance, these headphones are VERY efficient where you actually need to keep the volume a few click down from your usual setting. It paired up well with my Note 2 as well as FiiO X5.
Overall, I REALLY enjoyed these twin driver headphones and currently can't get enough of it. With some headphones I have to think hard if they offer anything unique or just an overlap with a similar slightly enhanced sound characteristic. With MOE-SS01 this was an easy decision because they offer a very unique mid-centric bright sound with a bass which is great in quality and quantity without being overpowering (not a basshead level). With this kind of bass and treble details you typically have to pay a price of recessed mids, but in the case of SS01 - you also get mids in your face!!! These are definitely worth checking out because they sound great, they look unique, and have a great value being currently on sale from penonaudio for $59.
Here are the pictures.
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Someone just asked me if these could be purchased from eBay and which seller to trust. It's always a tough question because there are so many fake headphones on ebay. But for those who are interested, penonaudio actually has ebay store (under "bigbargainonline") and I just saw these MOE SS01 in there as well: http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOE-SS01-Tw...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item43c1afb6d6

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Someone just asked me if these could be purchased from eBay and which seller to trust. It's always a tough question because there are so many fake headphones on ebay. But for those who are interested, penonaudio actually has ebay store (under "bigbargainonline") and I just saw these MOE SS01 in there as well: http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOE-SS01-Tw...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item43c1afb6d6
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You can also get it from this seller from aliexpress at the same price.
http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/6396704439.html?orderId=64996927930152
Bought mine here. Also got the VSonic GRO7 from her. Quite reliable.

Review of Axgio Sprint w/ pictures

This is a review of the Axgio Sprint bluetooth earphones - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0123KN5TC
During the past years I’ve used many different pairs of sport earphones, but many of the other pairs I’ve tried have been too bulky or been not very convenient to use. The Axgio Sprint really caught my eye as they’re a pair of Bluetooth earphones that are made for sports and other activities, as well as they’re lightweight and use Bluetooth.
So first of all, I like the packaging that these came in as it provides a sneak peak of the actual product and looks really good. On the box there’s a variety of things, such as the specifications of the earphones and more information regarding the features they have. Inside the box the earphones themselves can be found as well as a USB cable, a bunch of silicone and foam ear tips.
After removing the earphones from the actual packaging I must say that I’m rather impressed by how small they’re compared to other alternatives in this price range. They’re much smaller than the M-Pow Swift, and the actual ear pieces fits better in the ears. The battery and Bluetooth chip is inside the remote of the earphones, which is great to see as it reduces the bulkiness.
The earphones themselves fits snug in the ear with the included foam ear tips, and the memory cable is pretty nice as it makes them stay in the ear while running. You simply put the cable over your ear, and then around the back of your neck. I really like this as it's more comfortable than most sport earphones.
When it comes to the actual sound quality I must say that I’m satisfied, as these provide quite good sound for the price tag. They have a punchy bass that’s a bit boosted, but it does not overpower the mids or highs either. The sound is not muddy or so, but for people that want a pair of earphones that sound natural these might not the best choice out there.
So to conclusion time; I’ve got to say that I am very pleased by these earphones as they sound great for the price tag. They also fit very nicely in the ear and comes with many different ear tips, which is great. I definitely recommend these as they’re great!
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I got a cheaper one on tinydeal.
GethPrime said:
This is a review of the Axgio Sprint bluetooth earphones - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0123KN5TC
During the past years I’ve used many different pairs of sport earphones, but many of the other pairs I’ve tried have been too bulky or been not very convenient to use. The Axgio Sprint really caught my eye as they’re a pair of Bluetooth earphones that are made for sports and other activities, as well as they’re lightweight and use Bluetooth.
So first of all, I like the packaging that these came in as it provides a sneak peak of the actual product and looks really good. On the box there’s a variety of things, such as the specifications of the earphones and more information regarding the features they have. Inside the box the earphones themselves can be found as well as a USB cable, a bunch of silicone and foam ear tips.
After removing the earphones from the actual packaging I must say that I’m rather impressed by how small they’re compared to other alternatives in this price range. They’re much smaller than the M-Pow Swift, and the actual ear pieces fits better in the ears. The battery and Bluetooth chip is inside the remote of the earphones, which is great to see as it reduces the bulkiness.
The earphones themselves fits snug in the ear with the included foam ear tips, and the memory cable is pretty nice as it makes them stay in the ear while running. You simply put the cable over your ear, and then around the back of your neck. I really like this as it's more comfortable than most sport earphones.
When it comes to the actual sound quality I must say that I’m satisfied, as these provide quite good sound for the price tag. They have a punchy bass that’s a bit boosted, but it does not overpower the mids or highs either. The sound is not muddy or so, but for people that want a pair of earphones that sound natural these might not the best choice out there.
So to conclusion time; I’ve got to say that I am very pleased by these earphones as they sound great for the price tag. They also fit very nicely in the ear and comes with many different ear tips, which is great. I definitely recommend these as they’re great!
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I got a cheaper one on tinydeal last week,it saved me $6!

SoundPEATS TrueFree2 Earbuds Review: Handy design and immersive quality

The SoundPEATS TrueFree2 come with an elegant "ears fines" design that ensures stability and competitive quality and pricing.
The following is a detailed review. TL;DR is at the bottom, enjoy reading!
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Package:
User manual.
2x Earbuds.
Charging box.
Charging cable (USB).
2x Pairs of tips (medium/large).
3x Pairs of ears fines- edge cushions (small/medium/large)
1x Safety cushions (Earbuds pod).
Features:
Bluetooth 5.0.
Waterproof - IPX7
20h of playback time.
Responsive, simple controls interface.
Charging pod (Add up to 2x times of playback time).
Experience
The unique shape of these earbuds have caught my attention since a while and the current price (30 Euros with 6 Euros discount, around 24 Euros on the DE Market) made it a great deal for me. Considering that I already own different shaped earbuds, this was a new experience for me that I didn't expect.
Due to an ease in the lockdown restrictions, it has been easier for me to test these earbuds. The design of the ear fines make it amazingly comfortable to run, and it doesn't hurt or cause any irritation after x hours of usage. Of course, you need to expect some sweat while running, but it doesn't cause any slipping to the earbuds.
Package
The package is similar to previous models and comes with a charging cable, 3 different sized ear fines, two different sized tips, along with a protective cushion for the charging box. The charging box itself has a wide design and protects the earbuds well inside.
Design
The design itself is straightforward. The ear fines have a clear outline and are soft to touch. The controls' area is easily touchable on the surface without any needed force. The earbuds sit comfortably without any issues. The firm grip of these earbuds is ensured, thanks to the different-sized ear fines.
It's notable to indicate that you need to choose the perfect ear fines size, otherwise, it will be slipping if the ear fines are smaller than the ear-resting area.
Quality
SoundPEATS has worked well on providing great quality into this model. The "pressure" and quality of sound are noticeable in various songs. It doesn't get affected while running/doing sports. Also, setting the volume low wouldn't cause any drop in quality or loss of immersion. It's crucial to not set a high volume, in order to avoid any damage for your ears. SoundPEATS considered this aspect while creating this model. Based on my personal experience, I was able to hear the outside interactions easily, but it didn't bother my music session. I was able to make the volume higher without having any uncomfortable feeling in my ears.
Testing these earbuds with bass-boosted music is a MUST to have a great experience in your session.
Performance, Usage
I was able to test these earbuds for two cycles. The first one lasted 22 hours of playback time (Spotify, normal volume, no changing of controls). The second cycle lasted around 21 hours. In this cycle, I was requesting a lot of controls changes to test the battery. It worked out well, considering that I changed the music at least 100 times in 3 hours.
In addition, the battery isn't affected much by the connection. The earbuds come with Bluetooth 5 chipset, which is known for an improved battery life.
The controls are simple:
Volume: Double click of the right earbud to increase, left earbud to decrease.
Next/Previous: Long click (1,5s) on the right earbud to next, left earbud to previous.
Pause/Resume: Normal click on the earbud.
Voice assistant: 3 clicks on the earbud to activate it.
These controls are easier to follow and remember. Most importantly is that you can also accept/end a call by clicking on the earbud.
Misc
The earbuds are priced for 29.99 Euro on Amazon (DE - 10.04.2021), with a 6 euros voucher, making the price as low as 23.99 Euro. It also comes with IPX7 rating, so you don't need to worry much about getting wet.
Daily usage
I have used these earbuds for the last two weeks. My usage has been mainly Spotify and also indoors due to fears of COVID-19. When I was outside, I would set the volume low to enjoy the music and also the outside interactions. The quality of music was perfectly balanced, and it didn't bother my ear.
Based on the quality and battery life, I found the earbuds to be suitable for me and can encourage you to buy them too. The price is also on point, despite having many competitive earbuds, SoundPEATS is easily better by a margin.
Notes:
Remove the charging safety tapes from the earbuds. It's transparent.
TL;DR:
Unique, outstanding design.
Firm grip, comfortable for long sessions.
Long playback times.
Easy controls.
Great Audio quality.
Extremely budget price (Voucher!)
I hope you enjoyed reading. I'll see you in my next review!