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Review of iClever IC-BTH01 bluetooth headset with aptX support w/lots of pics!!!

This is a review of iClever IC-BTH01 wireless Bluetooth headset. http://www.amazon.com/iClever-Lightweight-Headphones-Microphone-Transmitter/dp/B00RF27R9I/
I always say that wireless headphones/headsets are my weakness, thus a reason why I review a lot of them. One particular headset design with two earbuds connected by a short cable with built in inline remote has been a topic of a lot of my reviews. There are a lot of brand name manufacturers with their own interpretation of this design, and also a lot of other companies rebranding one particular design from China. Some of you might ask, what is a point of singling out one specific company if they are all rebranded from China and just the same thing with a different name? Well, apparently there is a variation among many models I looked at, and this is the first one I found to be suitable for review. To be honest, I already tested a handful of similar headsets and never bothered to write a review about it. This one is not 100% golden, but it has more features and better quality in comparison to others. Here is what I found.
iClever is part of HISGadget brand (http://www.hisgadget.com/) which specializes in various electronic gadgets. My review model of their latest headset (IC-BTH01) arrived in a nice small packaging with a clear display to fully reveal the headphones and a detailed list of key features and specification on the back. Along with a headset, you get a selection of accessories such as 3 sets of hybrid eartips (S/M/L sizes), a pair of stabilizer fins for improved fitment, usb to micro-usb charging cable, a pair of clips to control the cable length, and a detailed instruction manual. No storage case or pouch was included which makes sense because packaging is very small with hardly any room for extras. Eartips are actually of a surprisingly good quality to provide a good seal and secure fitment. Stabilizer fins could be useful for some, though in my case I found them unnecessary. One thing to note, iClever design prevents the fin from sliding all the way down the earpiece which is great because other similar headsets had an issue where there was no stopper and pushing earpiece in my ear affected the fin by sliding around.
USB to micro-usb cable is also great news because you don’t have to deal with proprietary cable attachments. On the back of the right earpieces there is a cap which you lift to reveal micro-usb connector. The full charge will give you about 5-6 hours of playback time, and charging of headset itself was pretty fast – a little over an hour using my 2A smartphone charger. Bluetooth pair up was quick and it got connected to phone and media audio right away. There is also an option for NFC, though I wasn’t able to test since I’m having an issue with NFC on my phone (has nothing to do with headset, but rather my phone setup). Also, I was able to test the wireless range to work flawlessly for up to 40 feet away from my phone in the open area.
With a Bluetooth version BT 4.0, this headset supports every available profile such as HSP, HFP, A2DP, and AVRCP. Regardless if you are playing music or switching to a call, it worked as expected. With a flat rubbery cable and sealed in-line remote, this headset is definitely great for exercising and outdoor activities; just make sure you don’t get it in a direct contact with water. Plus, if you sweat excessively during exercising, you might want to look for eartips that will cover a nozzle of earpieces since the moisture can get inside of the driver. But for a general use they are great, and inline remote performed well with multifunction button controlling Play/Pause/Call and Volume buttons controlling up/down volume change with a single click, as well as track skip with a long press of the same buttons. Plus, the cable has a small tab/clip which can be moved around, and I found it useful when headphones are not in use to connect earpiece together around my neck when they are not in my ears.
But a true star of these headphones is a support aptX codec which is very rare to see in such “generic” design. Bluetooth signal is transmitted digitally, encoded/compressed at a source (smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc.) and decoded/uncompressed at the target (your headphones). Typical BT audio compression focuses mostly on midrange with roll off of lows and highs to save bandwidth. With aptX codec you get a wide bandwidth compression to preserve low and high frequencies which results in a more accurate and dynamic sound quality. So if your source supports aptX codec (most of the newer phones do), you will enjoy a benefit of higher quality audio! Together with an angled nozzle of earpieces (so they don’t stick out too much), and a selection of the right size eartips to give you a good seal for a bass and a more robust fitment, you will enjoy a benefit of a clear and detailed sound with a nice bass punch and a pleasant treble sparkle without a need to EQ anything. The sound was definitely more balanced, detailed, and transparent in comparison to other headsets, such as the one from Jabra, Plantronics, Jaybird, and others I reviewed in the past.
A lot of people ask me “which one is better”, and it’s a hard question to answer because wireless headset is a function of 3 things: encoded digital signal from a source, chipset/DAC used to decode it inside of your headphones, and the drivers of headphones itself. Other brand name products haven’t implemented aptX codec yet, so they are relying on internal processing of the signal to enhance the missing bits of sound quality, to enhance it, and to use better quality drivers. In case of this iClever model, the drivers might not be top of the line, but the fact they use aptX codec means they don’t have to rely on internal signal processing to compensate for shortfalls of missing aptX support. And speaking for drivers, iClever and other similar designs all have one common problem of driver flex. When you insert the headphone earpiece in your ear and use a large size earip for a better seal, you have air going into the nozzle and pushing on the driver membrane inside. If earpiece doesn’t have an air vent hole, there is no place for the air to exit and it could cause internal pressure with an audible “click” of the driver known as driver-flex. With so much electronics inside of these earpieces, there is no room for air vent, and it’s a common problem with ALL of these sports wireless headsets. The only solution is to play around with a fitment and different eartips while trying to avoid that “pop” because it can damage the driver.
Overall, I was very impressed with iClever IC-BTH01 wireless headset model, and finally was able to enjoy a clear and detailed wireless sound without a need to adjust the EQ. These are not bass-head headphones for those who are used to Beats wireless in-ear headphones and their muddy low end. iClever model is about accuracy of the sound, about the quality rather than exaggerated quantity. If you want more booming bass, use EQ, otherwise enjoy a crispy clear sound with a decent bass and treble extension!
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Vectron,
Is the sound quality as good as the gobeats 2?

whoisloon said:
Vectron,
Is the sound quality as good as the gobeats 2?
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I find it (iClever) better, and fitment of iClever is more comfortable because BBG2 are bulkier and fit straight (rather than angled).

Thanks vectron! I really appreciate your inputs.. It's cause of your reviews I decide which one to buy

Review of Anker BT Wireless (A7909) 5W speaker w/lots of pics!!!

This is a review of Anker BT wireless (A7909) speaker. http://www.ianker.com/product/A7909011 , also available on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RMYQU06/
It has been awhile since I reviewed a new product from Anker, and I was getting a bit worried thinking they slowed down with their new releases. Just as soon as this thought crossed my mind, I had a new BT speaker from Anker waiting for my review! I don’t have to tell you how saturated smartphone accessories market is with wireless speakers, so I was curious was Anker came up with to stand out from competition "crowd". Let’s take a closer look.
It’s no longer a surprise all Anker products arrive in environmentally safe carton packaging. As a matter of fact, they were the originators of that trend, quickly followed by most other accessory manufacturers. The cover sleeve has a nice clean image of the speaker, and after you slide it out and open the box, you will find A7909 model with included accessories.
Unboxing.
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Accessories include a sturdy USB to micro-usb charging cable, 3.5mm to 3.5mm connector (for direct wired connection of the speaker), and a soft storage bag/pouch. Charging and audio cable is typically something you will find with many other wireless speakers, but not too many others offer a storage bag. Obviously, a pouch not going to protect your speaker from a high drop, but it could cushion it and provide some level of protection. Plus, if you leave fingerprints on the plastic surface of the speaker – a soft material of the pouch could be used to wipe them down.
Accessories.
Out of the box, you will find a relatively compact brick shaped speaker with a dimensions of about 6.4” x 2.6” x 2.6” and weighting aproximately280g. The speaker has a sturdy plastic enclosure with a metal grill on the front covering the drivers and on one side covering the bass port. On the top you have 2 recessed large volume -/+ buttons to decrease/increase the volume level, and the area for NFC pairing. Opposite of the bass port on the other side you will find a multi-function Power/Pair-up/Play-Pause button which also has a blue led backlight to indicate when power is on. The back has charging led indicator, micro-usb charging port, and AUX 3.5mm audio input port. It’s a very simple design with a clear layout of large easy to use controls. The bottom has a non-slip rubbery pad for secure placement on any surface.
Design.
Considering its slightly higher than expected pricing, yeah – Anker spoiled us with premium products at discounted prices, I was curious to explorer its spec and performance to figure out the value of this BT wireless speaker. First of all, it comes with a large 6200 mAh battery (that explains the weight) which can support almost 24 hours of playback at 60% volume setting or 18hr playback at a more realistic 70% volume setting. It sure is impressive for a small compact speaker that isn’t longer than my Note 4.
Inside, it has a dual 5W drivers and a dedicated bass port. Obviously, it could function both wired and wireless. Wireless pair up with a phone was seamless and I tested it to work 60’ away (!!!) from my phone in open space. That’s very impressive for a supported wireless distance. One important thing to keep in mind – it ONLY pairs up with a phone Media, not with a phone to work as a speakerphone. In my own personal experience with at a least a dozen of BT wireless speakers I have tested, I never ever used any of them as a speakerphone. Thus, I found a lack of speakerphone support is not a big deal. The only comment I have here, during pair up speaker produces a loud and a bit annoying beep, which I wish would have been a little quieter.
Pair up and performance with a phone.
Of course, the most important aspect of this review is to find out how it sounds.
Thanks to its 5W speakers, Anker A7909 BT wireless speaker can get very loud and at the max speaker and phone volume level – I sensed NO distortion what so ever. Obviously you have to be realistic that small drivers can produce a loud sound but it’s not a powerful room filling type of sound. The sound is very clean and accurate, not too boomy or too thin, but the further you step away the less bass you hear. Basically, this is not a type of speaker to entertain a big outdoor party or to fill in a big hall with a loud sound, it's intended for a smaller room listening where louder sound will fill in the room and where you will be able to enjoy better low end (bass) response.
Conclusion.
Anker usually doesn't disappoint with their new releases, and this new BT wireless speaker is no exception. It is not necessary the top performer or the best value in "small portable" speaker category, but it definitely offers some unique features to be very competitive. Battery life which can go up to 24hr is a big bonus. 5W dual speaker is loud and clean, and most important you can raise the volume all the way to the max without clipping or distortion. And unlike so many other portable speakers with only Volume control, I like the integrated Play/Pause which is SO important. The whole purpose of wireless speaker is to be away from the phone, and some manufacturers forget about it, making you go back to the phone to pause the song. I'm glad Anker implemented this feature. Backed up by their 18-month warranty, this is definitely a good product. Priced at $69.99, I think it's a bit steep and it would be more realistic to have it priced closer to $50, but if you are looking for all the features offered by this wireless speaker - it worth the price.

Tronsmart Encore S4 ANC Wireless Headsets - Unboxing & Review

This is the Tronsmart Encore S4 Headset.
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The packaging feels pretty premium from the outside, but the inside might not look that great. When it comes to accessories, Tronsmart is a bit strict, with only some Earbuds (L/S size, M pre-installed), a little plastic thing (unknown usage), an User Manual, a Micro-USB Cable and the Headset (of course). A pair of sport supports for the earbuds might have been appreciated.
As regards the Chassis, it is made of Plastic, with some glossy parts (slightly fingerprint magnet) and overall solid build quality. For daily usage it is perfectly fine.
On the upper side there is the neckband made of soft-plastic (similar to TPU) that makes its usage comfortable and without major issues when it comes to hot temperatures.
On the left end (where the Tronsmart logo is located) there isn't anything at all, i guess this is where the battery is located.
On the right side instead is where all the magic happens, with the ANC ON/OFF switch, Power/Volume buttons, Microphone and Power/Activity LED.
The ANC switch unfortunately features a serious design flaw, at least in my opinion. You can turn ON/OFF the ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) even if the Headset is turned off. It is useful when you only want to isolate yourself without listing to any music, but it is also slightly annoying because you need to turn on/off two things separately.
Sound Quality
Well...the sound quality is decent, nothing superb, neither terrible. The equalizer seems to be set in order to increase low frequencies too much, so in order to get more clarity i had to tune it via software (depending on your smartphone, i use AudioFX on LineageOS 14.1).
The volume is extremely high though, probably the most loud BT earphones i have ever tried.
As regards the most important feature, ANC or Active Noise Cancellation, it works pretty well actually. Of course you can't expect superb isolation because we are dealing with earphones not headphones, but you can definitely feel the difference with and without this feature. Again though, as already said before, there is a design flaw.
The Microphone is decent too, luckily there are no equalizer issues with it but, due to its slighly weird position, your voice might sound a bit muffled. Just be sure to keep the Microphone open and not completely attached to the neck.
Something the goes between sound quality and controls is the built-in Vibration motor, that alerts in case of incoming calls. Pretty useful considering that with the ANC turned on it might be difficult to hear the Ringtone. (if not router to the BT headset of course)
Controls and Connectivity
Controls are just the same as on all Bluetooth Earphones you can find, with the exception of the ANC on/off switch that is indipendent. Power/Volume keys seems to be well-sealed so that you can use the product also in extreme conditions, and the LED located just under the Microphone is pretty bright and noticeable.
The Bluetooth Connection is stable, nothing to complain about. I don't know if my device is cheating me or not, but Bluetooth LE doesn't seem to be supported.
Conclusions
This is the first time ever i get an ANC Headset, and i must say that this feature is impressive especially considering that it was something "exclusive" to Bose Headphones. OK, it isn't as good as on high-end products, but for the price and the overall quality, it is perfectly fine and still better than not having it.
The product is good actually, not perfect due to the design flaw, but still perfectly usable in daily life and for almost all kinds of usage. If with the next model Tronsmart manages to tune the equalizer better and implement the ANC switch properly, then i can declare it a best-buy with no doubts.
Battery Life is great, almost 6 days of usage, 3 hours x day, listening to music at medium volume.
Pros:
- Battery Life
- ANC - Active Noise Cancellation
- Build Quality
Cons:
- Design Flaw for the ANC switch
- Badly set default equalizer
- Glossy Plastic Parts (PERSONAL)
Rating: 8.1
Packaging and Accessories: 7
Design and Materials: 8.5
Sound Quality: 8
Price: 9 (based on Amazon price)
Official Product page: http://www.tronsmart.com/products/tronsmart-encore-s4-active-noise-cancelling-bluetooth-headphones
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: http://imgur.com/a/BWnBE​

OVC H15 Noise Cancelling Earphones - Unboxing & Review

These are the OVC H15 Noise Cancelling Earphones.
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The packaging is huge considering the type of product, but it also contains a decent amount of accessories: 3x Black Earbuds (S/M/L sizes), 3x Transparent Earbuds (S/M/L sizes) one of which is pre-applied, 1x Micro-USB Cable for Charging, 1x Airplane Audio Adapter, 1x Magnetic "thing" (don't know how to use it sincerely), 1x User Manual and 1x Booklet. Everything contained in a soft pouch.
Of course the product itself is included, but i would have appreciated a 3.5mm Splitter for PC usage since it uses one plug for both Earphones/Microphone.
As regards the build quality, i am literally impressed. First of all, the whole cable is Nylon-Braided, and doesn't feel cheap at all.
The other most important thing is that they did not choose to use any glossy surface. I am pretty sure that there are many users who prefer the shiny and smooth surface just to look better, but i prefer matte surfaces for two reasons: 1) don't get scratched so easily 2) can't be a fingerprint magnet.
Starting from the heart of the device, the Noise Cancellation hardware is contained in a small box just after the 3.5mm plug. It is rechargeable, and has a simple Power Button together with two LEDs that indicate Power/Battery Level. Also, the front part, is made of Aluminum.
Going up to the controller, excluding the standard Volume+/Play/Volume- buttons and the Microphone, there is an interesting switch declared as "BASS".
Basically, it is a switch that increases the passthrough of low frequencies to each earphone. Does it work? Sort of. I'll talk more about this in the proper paragraph.
Something i find is worth to point out is the clip, i find it really useful to keep the microphone steady (avoiding it to get muffled). It's been a long while since i have seen a clip on modern earphones, good old times...
Each earphone has a pretty weird shape, but there is a reason for that. This shape follow the inside of the ear, in order to provide the best adherence. Great to avoid interference in windy conditions, but it keeps the ear slightly hotter than usual. Still usable in Summer though, tested with 36c in-room temperature.
Sound Quality
Sound Quality is pretty balanced. All frequencies seem to be handled properly, as long as you keep the Noise Cancellation hardware turned off for some reasons mentioned below.
Thanks to the particular/weird shape of each earphone, it is possible to get a pretty clean hearing experience almost every time, but the Noise Cancellation hardware improves it with no doubts.
It doesn't mean that it is perfect though, because, the BASS switch won't produce any noticeable difference with the NC turned on, and i guess there is a reason for this limit.
In order to isolate all other sounds, it is required to reorganize all frequencies isolating those related to the noise. Probably, this process reduces low frequencies too much and, as a result, they get cut for the most part.
Personally, not being a bass lover, i don't mind at all about this since i prefer clarity rather than ear-blowing bass, but it is still useful to know for those who are the opposite.
What you get is an overall balanced sound experience, with some compromises to consider.
As regards the Microphone, it seems to work as good as on all wired earphones, nothing important to report about it.
Conclusions
Nowadays Earphones/Headphones with Active Noise Cancellation are getting more and more common, especially this year, providing something that was available only on niche products (e.g. Bose products). This is what makes the high-tech market awesome. Day by day, expensive tech get cheaper and cheaper, and then implemented in affordable consumer products.
This is what happened with the OVC H15, it features almost everything that some years ago would have been considered niche-only. But, are all those features mature enough to be implemented this way? Probably yes, even though with some limitations such as the low frequencies cut-down that might be reduced with future revisions.
So, do i recommend this product? Sure, unless you are a bass lover.
P.S.: Battery Life matches the declared ~60 hours of runtime, so there are no reasons to talk about it in a dedicated paragraph.
Pros:
- Useful Bass Switch
- Noise Cancellation
- Design and Build Quality
- No annoying glossy parts
Cons:
- Low Frequencies cut-down with NC turned-on
- Missing XS earbuds size
- Missing 3.5mm Splitter for PC usage
Rating: 8.5
Packaging and Accessories: 8
Design and Materials: 9
Sound Quality: 8.5
Price: 8.5 (Amazon US)
Official Website: http://www.ovcaudio.com/
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: http://imgur.com/a/s7JnY
Based on my research, OVC products are available only on Amazon.​

Tronsmart Encore S6 ANC BT/Wired Headphones - Unboxing & Review

This is the Tronsmart Encore S6.
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Similar to the Encore S4's packaging, also the S6 comes in a pretty premium box with some accessories: 1x Micro-USB Cable (for charging), 1x 3.5mm Audio Cable (for wired connection), 1x User Manual and the Headphones (of course).
Everything is made of plastic with no glossy parts, something that i appreciate everytime, and there is enough amount of flex in the whole body to wear them in a more comfortable way.
As regards the Weight, even though 278g might seem a bit too much, the cushion helps a lot in distributing it without any headache.
Being foldable they get pretty compact when folded, but i would have appreciated to get a small case in the package where to store them.
It is possible to move each headphone hall vertically to get a more proper contact with the ear, it isn't possible to adjust the position horizontally.
Each side has a decent amount of extra centimeters that can be gained by stretching, without brutal force, the band on the lower side. The cable that goes through the band gets visible this way, positive for easy repair but slightly negative for design lovers.
On the upper side, where the headband is located, there is a soft cushion that does give a feeling of a premium product. I am noy saying that this isn't a premium product, since it isn't that cheap, but still it is something usually available only on high-end ones.
On the left there is the magical Noise Suppression (or Noise Cancellation/ANC) controller. I like the idea of having this big rubbery surface for controls (even though it gets a bit dirty) since it improved the lifetime of keys and of the internal board.
Unfortunately though the same design flaw i found on the Encore S4 is also here, where the NC switch is indipendent from the main controller. What does it mean? It means that it needs to be turned off separately.
On the right side instead there is the main controller (where probably also the battery is located), with the same rubbery surface protecting all controls, and, as you would expect, all basical keys necessary to interact with your Bluetooth Source: Volume Up/Down, Music Next/Previous and Play/Pause|Answer/Power buttons.
On the lower side where the main controller is located there is a Micro-USB connector required to charge the internal battery, a Microphone (since this can be used also for Calls without any issue) and the 3.5mm Headphone Jack, something becoming rare nowadays (iPhone users, you know what i am talking about...).
Sound Quality
Unlike what happened with the Encore S4 where the default equalizer was, in my opinion, messed up pushing low frequencies to the max and muffling a bit the others, here it is completely the opposite.
The amount of low frequencies (aka BASS) is a bit too much limited, reducing the sound's "punchiness", even though, not being a Bass lover, i prefer this, especially because it is easy to find a "Bass Boost" feature on any smartphone/tablet, while a "Treble Boost" is almost everytime inexistent.
As regards the Volume, it is pretty high, enough high to stay safe even at maximum volume without damaging your ears. Here you can see the proof, not a professional test, but at least it is better than nothing.
The Noise Cancellation feature works almost perfectly, reducing ambient sounds a lot, without any impact on sound quality. Of course it is not equal to what you can get with Bose Headphones, but it gets pretty close.
Calls and Connectivity
Featuring Bluetooth V4.1, it may not be considering as a super up-to-date product, and well this is true, because this has been released many months ago, but reached my country's store only in September 2017 (european import crap).
Excluding the version, it is perfectly enough for high-quality BT streaming. Also, it comes with APT-X support. For those who want to know more about apt-X bitrate, here is a Chinese table found online.
As already mentioned before, Calls are perfectly supported, and the quality is decent, with a sufficiently clear microphone and voice. Being a device not made primarily for calls, i don't expect more.
Battery Life and Conclusions
Battery Life matches what Tronsmart declared on the Amazon description, that is ~13 hours (BT+ANC) and ~20 hours (BT only). Personally i reach more or less 12 hours at medium volume with ANC on, so it is pretty close to the declared value considering that they do not specify the volume.
After the Encore S4, this bigger brother is definitely a step forward with better sound quality and the possibility of wired connection, something that, in my opinion, is a must even for BT earphones, in case of low battery or a connection with a device that doesn't support BT.
I am not an audiophile so do not expect the most precise feedback, but in the last few months i have been testing many audio devices so i am getting more and more experienced. I can say that these headphones are the best ones i have ever tested, and i can definitely recommend them.
Pros:
- Dual Connection (BT and Wired)
- ANC - Active Noise Cancellation
- Build Quality
- APT-X Support
Cons:
- Design Flaw for the ANC switch
- Limited Low Frequencies
Rating: 8.6
Packaging and Accessories: 7.5
Design and Materials: 9.5
Sound Quality: 9
Price: 8.5 (based on Amazon price)
Official Product page: http://www.tronsmart.com/products/tronsmart-encore-s6-active-noise-cancelling-headphones
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: https://imgur.com/a/XnLLI​