Syncwire

Good soundGood fit- I have problems getting other makes to fit in my ears, but these were fine with the smallest buds and they stay in place.Will connect to 2 phones at once.Had these 2 years before the battery or connection developed a fault, so not always charging now.The ONLY reason I didn't buy a 2nd pair was that the cord becomes annoying, but otherwise these were far better than the replacements (a different, totally wire free set).

The product comes well packaged in a simple but stylish box. Opening the box reveals the headphones presented on a cardboard insert. Underneath can be found the product manual, USB cable, 3 sets of ear caps (small, medium and large), and a cable tidy. The instruction manual comes in several different languages, and it is refreshingly clear and nicely thought out. It is well worth ensuring that the headphones are fully charged before first use to maximise the life of the battery, and I found this allowed just the right amount of time to become familiar with the instructions.On a full charge Syncwire state that the headphones will last approximately 320 hours on standby, or provide up to 12 hours of music at 60% volume. Compared to similar headphones, that’s pretty impressive! The headphones themselves are evidently well made, and appear suitably sturdy and durable. They actually look quite refined and stylish.It is really quite easy to pair the headphones with a mobile phone. Fitting the headphones is equally straightforward, and there is a flexible earloop that keeps everything secure and optimally positioned, even whilst exercising. I might mention it is well worth taking the time to identify the best sized ear cups. I first tried the medium sized cups, and have to confess that I wasn’t immediately impressed with the sound quality. I later discovered that the small ear cups better suited my ears, but I was even more surprised to find how much a good fit can improve sound quality.These headphones delivered a remarkably competent and detailed sound. Bass is sufficiently well represented, and yet is not over-emphasised as is often the case. I would describe the sound presentation as crisp and lively, and highly percussive pieces punch well. It would be unfair to compare the sound quality with my rather expensive studio hi-fi headphones, but the Syncwire headphones actually hold up reasonably well, and produce a listenable and enjoyable sound, even when pushed to higher volume levels. The Syncwire headphones also feature noise cancellation. Whilst it doesn’t totally eliminate all external noise, it does a surprisingly good job of suppressing most outside interference, and is of particular benefit when holding telephone conversations in noisy environments.There are three buttons conveniently situated on the right earpiece that allow a multitude of different operations. Again, it is worth reading the instructions in order to take advantage of the many useful features these headphones offer. The buttons are nicely pronounced and respond reassuringly on being pressed.The Syncwire headphones can also be used for making and receiving hands-free calls on a mobile phone. A really great feature of the Syncwire headset is that it can be connected via Bluetooth to two devices at the same time. This means that you could, for example, listen to music from your PC whilst still retaining the ability to receive calls on your headphones from your mobile. I have already made a number of calls using the headphones, and the other person can be heard very clearly with no background noise. The microphone on the Syncwire headset can be found on one of the earpieces, and yet it is able to clearly transmit my voice to the other person without any difficulty.In conclusion, I am happy to endorse this Syncwire Bluetooth Headphones, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this product to others. The product represents excellent value for money, and can be put to a wide range of uses, from practicing musicians to sports men and women. It would seem Syncwire are confident in the quality of their products, as they offer an additional 24 months warranty free of charge (registration required) on top of the standard 12 month warranty.

The product is well boxed in the familiar Syncwire colours and comes complete with Small, Medium and Large soft rubber earpieces, USB charge lead, instruction manual and a soft cloth drawstring carrying bag.All parts have a quality look and feel with each ear piece finished in a mix of lightweight metal and soft rubber shell, and a firm but flexible ear hook to keep them stable during exercise. The earpieces are linked by a flat cable that avoids twists and a small rubber puck is in the bag which allows the cable length to be adjusted to suit.Controls and charging port are all located on the right earpiece and are easy to control without needing to remove the earpiece.Connectivity: During my testing, the Bluetooth connection was very easy to set up with IOS, Android, LG TV, and 3rd party devices. The ability to pair up to 8 devices was not fully tested but I've no reason to doubt it works. The headset can connect to 2 devices simultaneously allowing you to manually switch between them when required. This can be useful if listening to music on one device whilst being available to receive an incoming call on the other. The headset will automatically switch to a call and when ended will swap back to your other device.Bluetooth range appeared to match most other Bluetooth devices - varying according to indoor distance, wall type, thickness etc. I found very little latency when connected to a phone or tablet with built in Bluetooth so software instruments e.g. piano apps reacted instantly between touch and hearing the audio, however I did experience some slight latency (audio delay) when connecting to a digital piano through a 3rd party Bluetooth adapter. Audio Quality : This was the big surprise for me. The price of these headphones is clearly in the budget range, particularly when you consider the functionality on offer here, yet I found the performance far above what I had expected. They are easy to seat within the ear and provide plenty of warm base yet can pick out the mids and highs like the finger cymbals on Level 42's acoustic album. Quality production from the likes of James Taylor are equally well presented and meant that I was more than happy to keep them in all afternoon whilst on Self Isolating gardening/DIY duties with no problems with any dislodging which irritates me with my standard in ear items when I'm active. More complex melodic rock music like Nightlife's Salt n Rock album did seem to trouble them a little, meaning less clarity than I get from more expensive sets but this is by no means a complaint at this price!Call quality: I used these for some Skype Business calls and whilst there was a noticeable quality drop when compared to music they performed well, with no noise or complaints from others.Standby power and Playtime : Whilst I've not actually measured this yet I've been using them on and off all week and have not yet to needed to re-charge. I'll need more time to fully test the manufacturer claims.Finally, would I recommend these?…. Yes, at their current price (and perhaps more) I certainly would, and when we're allowed out again I'll be happy to leave my larger on-ear items at home to test these out on a 2hr rail commute.