App
The accompanying app is available on both the i store and on google play.
Using the app however you can set the noise cancellation to High/Low and off.
The backbeat Go 810 supposedly comes with a noise cancellation button.
This happens when you press the volume up and volume down button and hold down for 2 seconds.
But, myself and many other people who tested out the headphones definitely were not able to work this feature.
With the Backbeat Go app you can personalize your headset EQ by selecting between bright and balanced EQ settings.
In my view there is no fundamental difference between these two settings, therefore you can select whichever setting that makes you happy.
The main features of the application are the ability to control noise cancellation, as well as the EQ and Bass settings.
In truth the application is by no means feature rich. But at this price point, this can be forgiven.
The equalizer was more of a decoration in my view, and was not very useful.
One other feature that is included in the app, that is unique is the find my headphones/headset feature, which predictably helps you find your headphones.
Once you activate the feature on the app, an alarm will sound from your headphones so that you can locate where they are.
Лучшие микрофоны — Xiaomi Buds 3
Xiaomi Buds 3 — классическая TWS-гарнитура с длинной тонкой ножкой, в которую встроены по три микрофона на каждый наушник.
Благодаря длинной ножке разговорные микрофоны расположены ближе ко рту, чем у Galaxy Buds 2 или других моделей в подборке. Качество речи в Xiaomi Buds 3 лучшее среди протестированных устройств: даже в ветреную погоду и в шумной обстановке гарнитура отсекает лишние звуки.
Звук удачно сбалансирован: нет уклона в сторону басов, частоты равномерно распределены. Вокал звучит естественно, со средними частотами тоже все хорошо. Разве что громкость не очень высокая — некоторым может не хватить.
Шумоподавление в Xiaomi Buds 3 одно из лучших в подборке. Опция работает в трех режимах: первый — сбалансированный, второй пропускает часть шумов, а третий глушит все и пригодится для метро или самолета.
Посадка хорошая, гарнитура плотно сидит и не выпадает во время быстрой ходьбы или бега. Также модель получила защиту по стандарту IP55: не боится пыли и брызг, можно слушать музыку под легким дождем.
Управление напоминает AirPods Pro — нужно сжимать ножки. Переключить трек случайным касанием не получится. Но не хватает тактильной обратной связи, как на гарнитуре от Apple: не всегда понятно, что нужная функция активировалась.
На средней громкости без ANC наушники проигрывают музыку около семи часов без подзарядки. А вместе с кейсом треки можно слушать 32 часа. Есть беспроводная зарядка по стандарту Qi.
Сколько стоят:
- в «М-видео» — 8999 Р;
- на «Яндекс-маркете» — от 4990 Р.
Для кого созданы Plantronics Backbeat Go 810?
- Для тех, кто много времени проводит в общественном транспорте. Система активного шумоподавления работает хорошо и значительно снижает общий уровень шума, который звучит рядом с вами, делая прослушивание музыки гораздо более приятным занятием.
- Для тех, кто много работает в офисе. Наверное, это несколько надуманная причина, однако, благодаря уверенному беспроводному соединению наушники обеспечивают непрерывное воспроизведение музыки, пока вы ходите по всему офису. Конечно, в рамках разумного, а это для Backbeat Go 810 примерно 16-18 метров от телефона.
- Для тех, кто не любит заряжать наушники. Время автономной работы Backbeat Go 810 достигает внушительных 24 часов подряд, при среднем времени прослушивании можно говорить о том, что их не придётся заряжать целую неделю.
Listening
In most cases, there are at least three ways of listening to Bluetooth headphones. One is, of course, via the Bluetooth connection. The other two ways are with a cable connection. You’ll be using the cable if, for example, you’re listening to in-flight entertainment on many aircraft. Or if, as I am at this moment, you’re using a high-resolution audio player with a couple of hundred gigabytes of CD or better quality music on it.
With cable, you’re free of any limitations in the SBC codec (these headphones do not appear to support either of the higher quality AAC or aptX codecs). And if the battery in the headphones does eventually wear down, you’ll want to use the cable so you can listen in passive mode.
We often skate lightly over this last aspect, but it’s worth dwelling on it for a moment because it gives something of an insight into the mechanical performance of the headphones. For example, how good are the 40mm drivers Plantronics has put into these headphones? How effective is their enclosure design? When they’re powered up, you’re getting an EQ curve that can hide irregularities within the drivers. Used that way, the designer can cover up weaknesses in mechanical design. In passive mode, though, you hear what the hardware actually delivers.
Powered
It speaks well of Plantronics’ designers that the sound was very similar with the headphones powered, regardless of whether the active noise cancellation was active or not, and regardless of whether the connection was by Bluetooth or wire. Again, the tonal balance was good and using their own amplifiers. Similarly high volume levels were readily available.
The driving beat and enormous bass presence of Primus’ “Southbound Pachyderm” was fully delivered by these headphones, while the subtle play of cymbals and real-noise insertions remained completely clear. Connected by Bluetooth to my phone, the headphones revealed surprising subtleties in Nick Cave’s Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!
Going to something completely different, the twelve minutes of Soler’s harpsichord Fandango (played by Jukka Tiensuu) were handled with grace and subtlety, yet with the power and rhythmic precision to made me stop typing and just listen.
Конструкция, материалы и качество сборки
BeatsXOnePlus Bullets Wireless
Вес «воротничка» грамотно распределён между правой и левой половиной, вся его часть, которая находится на шее, максимально облегчена, в результате он почти не ощущается во время прослушивания наушников.
В корпус наушников встроены небольшие магниты, которые позволяют соединить их, чтобы они не болтались во все стороны во время ходьбы, в то время, когда вы не слушаете музыку. Это весьма удобно и практично.
Одной из главных особенностей BackBeat Go 410 является наличие системы активного шумоподавления, которая работает довольно эффективно. Конечно, она проигрывает лидерам рынка, таким как sony wh-1000xm3, но это понятно, ведь наушники выступают в разных весовых категориях.
Одной из интеллектуальных особенностей наушников можно считать функцию, которая отключает шумоподавление в том случае, когда наушники примагничены друг к другу. Это позволяет значительно экономить батарейку, ведь если наушники примагничены, значит, музыку вы не слушаете и потому нет нужды в шумоподавлении.
Micro-USB кабель одновременно выполняет две функции: с его помощью нужно заряжать батарейку BackBeat Go 410, а также можно слушать музыку если нет возможности или желания подключиться с помощью Bluetooth. Далеко не все наушники могут так делать, поэтому, внесём эту возможность к однозначному преимуществу BackBeat Go 410 над конкурентами.
Unpowered
So how are these headphones in passive mode? Not very different, it turns out, from when they’re powered up. And that’s a good thing. They don’t quite offer that feeling of distance, of the sound being out there in the room, that you get with higher end audiophile headphones. But what they do give is good clarity and control, a solid musical beat and no apparent distortion, even pushed to very high levels.
Overall the tonal balance was good, with mids and trebles subjectively satisfying. The mid to upper bass is somewhat forward. That’s something that benefits most music, even if it’s at a small cost in ultimate accuracy, and can result in a slight “chestiness” in some spoken male vocals.
As I’m writing, Donna Summer is powering out “She Works Hard for the Money”. Her voice is down in the mix, as was the norm for those disco days, while the dance beat is front and centre. Stuff recorded around that time often has a harsh top end, but these headphones controlled that, making for a comfortable listen.
Unlike the earlier Plantronics headphones I reviewed, the extended, deep bass of Wendy Carlos’ Switched-On Bach was clearly audible and at something close to the correct level.
Plantronics BackBeat Go 810 review: Active noise cancellation
The BackBeat Go 810 won’t match the active noise-cancelling performance of Bose, Sony or even Microsoft’s headphones, but the headset’s noise cancellation is decent enough to block out nearby rumblings.
There are two modes for noise cancellation: low and high. The former is recommended for closed settings like offices or when you’re surrounded by lots of chatter, whereas the latter performs better in noisy environments like airplanes and trains. I spent most of my time testing Low Mode, which provided solitude in my house: Cat meows were silenced and nearby conversations receded into the background.
High Mode was most useful when I was outside, although the mics picked up a lot of noise. I managed to silence the chatty couple sitting next to me on the train as well as wind flow from the tunnels. I was also impressed by how well it blocked out higher frequencies like those from my home theater system. Silencing the jackhammer noise from a nearby construction site proved to be more difficult, however. In addition, I noticed a crackling noise when enabling both ANC modes, but it was nothing that pulled me away from the music.
Ear Cups
The ear cups are oval shaped and tall and are thus not suitable for all ear types.
I personally would have preferred round ear cups.
The controls on the ear cup are rather basic, but do a decent job.
The left ear cup bears all the controls that you need to regulate your music.
The left ear cup also includes the volume button and Bluetooth buttons.
With the preset button you can to mute and resume your calls.
The tactile response of these buttons is amazing, and the buttons are nice and raised.
The headphones are clearly marked right and left on the inside of the ear cups.
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Looking more closely at the structure of the ear cups.
The right ear cup has the PLT logo, a power switch and has a single LED dot, that allows you to tell that it is the right ear cup.
The left ear cup contains the Bluetooth controls and all the playback buttons which includes skip back,
skip right and pause and play.The buttons on the left ear cup are also for answering phone calls.
Left ear cup also has a jack for a 3.5mm cord and a USB type b charging port right next to it.
The left ear cup also includes a volume up and down button.
Simultaneous pressing of the up and down volume buttons is supposed to activate Active noise cancellation,but I find much more success activating and controlling noise cancellation through the accompanying app.
You will notice that on the right ear cup there is also a random big button.
This button is for the setting of the activation of the EQ.
Also, the sides of the ear cups are rubbery ensuring that you can feel the raised buttons.
One criticism I do have of the ear cups is that when you extend the headphones they have a slight creaking sound,which put me off.
When you do the twist test, the creaking sound was like hearing nails on a chalkboard.
But this does not take away from the build quality.
The ear cups are made of memory foam, and are styled in leatherette.
The headphones do not weigh much and are very comfortable when it comes to fit.
I personally started to feel fatigued after 2-3 hours of continuous use.
The padding on the ear cups is sufficiently thick enough to ensure that the sides of your cheeks and your ears are not placed under any uncomfortable pressure.
The metal headband is nice and solid, and will not break easily.
This is a testament to how well the headphones have been built.
Adding to the style of the headphones is the matt like finish on the exterior which really does bring out the oomph of the headphones.
Design
The BackBeat GO 810 takes after the features and earcup design of the PRO series and the headband design of the BackBeat 500 series. The whole design appears very stylish and premium until you start to handle the product. The giveaway is the creaky headband that mars the perception, but otherwise the GO 810 is stunning to be seen, especially the “Bone White” colour with copper headband accents.
Compared to the BackBeat PRO 2, the GO 810 comes with 2 ANC modes, lacks ambient mode, and no auto-pause feature. It also connects via Bluetooth 5.0 with SBC codec with no aptX in sight. I certainly prefer the cleaner design of the GO 810.
Playback controls is on the left earcup. Volume adjustment is also more conventional via rocker keys instead of the turn-table on the PRO 2.
Шумоподавление в Plantronics BackBeat Go 810
Самый большой компромисс в недорогих наушниках с ANC — качество технологии. При покупке более дорогих моделей от Sony или Bose мы платим и за человеко-часы, которые потребовалось на создание эффективной технологии подавления шумов.
ANC в BackBeat Go 810 есть, работает хорошо, но вы не можете рассчитывать на опыт, как в Sony WH-1000XM3 или Bose 700. Кроме того, чем активнее шумоподавление, тем больше оно влияет на звук. Параметр Lo является оптимальным, так как не преувеличивает звук и значительно снижает шум окружающей среды. При настройке Hi подавление незначительное при заметном падении качества звука.
Plantronics также предлагает нам очень хорошо звучащий микрофон для разговоров. В этом случае подавление окружающих звуков работает прекрасно и передаёт наш голос собеседнику настолько чисто, насколько это возможно, независимо от того, шумный ли наш разговор.
Автономность
Аккумулятора хватает до 7 часов прослушивания музыки – это стандартный результат для подобных наушников. Для сравнения, недавно вышедшие Beats Powerbeats3 держат до 12 часов. Зарядка длится 2,5 часа.
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Минусы: лишь одна пара хрящевых фиксаторов в комплекте
Вывод: С Plantronics BackBeat GO 3 покупатель получает удобные беспроводные наушники, с хорошим звуком, удачным дизайном, качественной сборкой и влагозащитой. Автономность модели на среднем уровне, но это типичный показатель для беспроводных наушников. А вот отсутствие дополнительных хрящевых фиксаторов в комплекте — это однозначно недоработка, и тот фактор, который позволит не всем комфортно пользоваться наушниками.
Технические характеристики
| Plantronics BackBeat GO 3 Blue 2 240 — 2 990 грн Сравнить цены | |
| Тип | Наушники с микрофоном |
| Способ подключения | беспроводной (Bluetooth до 10м ) |
| Тип беспроводного подключения | Bluetooth до 10м |
| Тип конструкции | Вакуумные («затычки») |
| Тип акустического оформления | закрытые |
| Тип крепления | внутриканальное |
| Материалы (оголовья/чаш/амбушюр) | -/пластик/силикон |
| Вес, г | 19 |
| Цвет | синий |
| Складная конструкция | — |
| Поворотные чаши | — |
| Водостойкий корпус | — |
| Конструкция излучателя | динамические |
| Количество излучателей в одном наушнике | 1 |
| Минимальная воспроизводимая частота, Гц | нет данных |
| Сопротивление, Ом | Нет данных |
| Чувствительность, дБ | нет данных |
| Максимальная входная мощность, мВт | нет данных |
| Диаметр динамиков, мм | нет данных |
| КНИ (коэффициент нелинейных искажений), % | нет данных |
| Тип магнита | нет данных |
| Активное шумоподавление | — |
| Поддержка объемного звука | — |
| Спецификация Bluetooth | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| aptX | — |
| Элемент питания | аккумулятор /6,5 ч |
| Пульт ДУ | 3 кнопки |
| Регулятор громкости | + |
| Длина шнура, м | нет данных |
| Тип кабеля | плоский |
| Подключение кабеля | двустороннее |
| Несимметричный кабель | — |
| Съемный кабель | — |
| Тип разъема | — |
| Форма штекера | — |
| Тип микрофона по принципу действия | нет данных |
| Конструкция микрофона | встроенный в кабель |
| Направленность | нет данных |
| Частотный диапазон, Гц | нет данных |
| Чувствительность микрофона, дБ | нет данных |
| Выходной штекер (для компьютерных гарнитур) | — |
| Другое | наушники, USB кабель, сменные амбушюры, чехол |
| Игровая гарнитура | — |
| Наушники для мониторинга | — |
| Apple-совместимость | + |
| Android-совместимость | + |
| Дополнительно | — |
Verdict
The BackBeat GO 810 is the new star of Plantronics over-ear headphones. Although the BackBeat PRO 2 has more premium features and finishing (and the street price is just a few red notes more), the GO 810 has a more youthful design and the headband won’t flake over time since it’s not wrapped with synthetic leather. The BackBeat GO 810 is also more versatile, allowing user to go for massive bass feel or excessive treble brightness by choosing a combination of ANC and EQ modes. An alternative model of the same price range, Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC, exhibits weaker treble clarity and musical excitement, plus the earcups are smaller, though the design is classic and the headphones can fold for a more compact storage, suited for the traveling executives.
Summary
Review Date
2018-10-24
Reviewed Item
Plantronics BackBeat GO 810
Author Rating
4
amazon Plantronics BackBeat GO 810 reviews
Plantronics BackBeat GO 810 possesses ANC active noise cancellation along with a solid build, vibrant bass sound quality even though it is only in the mid-range price segment.
When it comes to headphones with built-in ANC, there are not many names that can match the high-end lines of Bose or Sony. So what about this new headset from Plantronics? Can it be compared with the heavyweights mentioned above?
Build – Appearance
Plantronics BackBeat GO 810 has solid, well-finished builds commonly found on Plantronics products. The build is made mainly of plastic; the outer shell is covered with a matte black layer, dotted by a copper yellow headband frame when you stretch it out. It creates a clear highlight on a headphone that is somewhat too simple.
Although I still believe in the build quality of Plantronics, it is hard not to admit that the appearance of the BackBeat GO 810 is somewhat boring.
The outer matte black paint covers most of the details of the headset, but not completely. It is covered on the headband, the border around the housing, the surface of the left housing has the words “Plantronics,” and many other parts of the headset.
However, the surface on the left side of the housing is made of silicon. You can feel it clearly when touching or simply looking at the dust particles on that easy-to-stick rubber surface. Above, there are buttons to navigate to pause/next/back songs, which look a bit rough and not very good-looking.
But like I said, that’s the only point that I like very much; the rest of the build quality is still solid, the level of completion is good.
There is also a volume up and down button on the left housing of the BackBeat GO 810, a micro USB charging port, and a 3.5mm AUX port. Earcup housing on the right is a Bluetooth power/pairing slide button; right below is the ANC feature toggle button. The inside contains a 40mm driver with a bass tube design, which helps to enhance the bass range.
Both sides of the earpad are made of soft leatherette material. Combined with plastic material in most parts, Plantronics headphones are comfortable, can be worn for a long time without causing discomfort, without overheating.
The headband is made of plastic; underneath is a headband made of fabric, not too soft but not too bad. The extension bar of the headband is made of metal, covered in shiny, prominent gold color.
The headset comes with one mesh bag for storage; it has no hard case to store it, nor can it be folded to save space on the go.
Wearing experience
The wearing experience that GO 810 brings is quite good. Lightweight, sturdy headband with adjustable width. The fit is good; the earpad is quite large, covering the entire ear. The grip is good, firmly gripping the ear but not too tight, causing discomfort when worn for a long time.
As for the temperature issue, the ears are hot, sweaty when worn for a long time; it is unavoidable for the closed-back design of the GO 810 and the hot summer weather. The advice is to put your headphones on your ears from time to time, leaving a space to cool the earlobes instead of covering your ears continuously for a long time.
/ CONCLUSION
The Plantronics Backbeat Go 810 ANC is an affordable alternative to expensive ANC headphones costing more than double the price. It’s great bang for the buck with good battery life, beautiful design, and all the conveniences of wireless controllability over Bluetooth. Shelling out $350 for ANC headphones can be a high price to pay. But for $150? Now that’s something exciting and worth checking out!
FINAL RATING
Ratings Break-down
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Design
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Materials/Comfort
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Usability/Function
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Sound Quality / ANC
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What the stars mean:
5 – Excellent (up there with the best, no flaws/issues)
4 – Very Good (better than expected, may have minor flaws)
3 – Good w/caveats (works, but has some issues/is lacking)
2 – SMH (serious issues, needs major improvement)
1 – 0_0;; (just… why?)
Качество звучания Plantronics Backbeat Go 810
Первое, что надо знать – звук наушников не ровный и не нейтральный, он выполнен по традиционному рецепту, который гласит: больше баса, больше высоких средних частот и будет всё хорошо.
Таким образом, усиленный бас даёт вам ощущение энергии музыки, а завышенные высокие средние частоты создают впечатление высокой детализации звучания. Хотя ни то, ни другое не является истинным характером.
Бас усилен, но не так сильно, как, например, у наушников Beats, тем не менее, в сложных композициях он влияет на средние частоты, маскируя нюансы и детали в них. Если слушать музыку на ходу, то это будет незаметно, но если послушать любимые треки в спокойном состоянии дома, то этот нюанс не сможет уйти от вашего внимания.
Высокие частоты, напротив, чуть приглушены и отодвинуты на второй план. Они всегда слышны, но звучание никогда не будет резким или раздражающе пронзительным, так и было задумано и за это я готов сказать Plantronics BackBeat Go 810 спасибо, т.к. лично я не люблю, когда в музыке много высокочастотного звука.
Подводя итог скажу: если вы любите слушать танцевальную, электронную или современную популярную музыку, тогда Plantronics BackBeat Go 810 будут для вас подходящим кандидатом для покупки, их звук вас не разочарует. Но если вы любите слушать сложную живую музыку, например, джаз, тогда вам лучше продолжить поиск, т.к
эти наушники не смогут передать все оттенки и нюансы игры живых инструментов с той интенсивностью и вниманием к деталям, которые вы от них ожидаете
/ ANC
Speaking of ANC, they do a pretty good job. I was just walking the streets with some music on when I became aware of a helicopter whirring above. So I turned on ANC and the noise of the rotating blades went largely silent. It’s pretty eerie for a city dweller to suddenly hear the humdrum of traffic coming to a sudden halt. It feels as if I’d walked into an almost empty concert hall with muted conversations of nearby pedestrians (the cups serve as passive noise cancellation, remember.)
In essence, the Active Noise Cancellation of the Backbeat Go 810 removed most of the constant bass hum, more so in ANC high mode. In ANC low, you can hear more of the upper bass. There are lots of places you can test out this great feature around your home or workplace too. It’s winter, and a perfect time to test this near a heater. Most HVAC and hot water heaters will emit a low humming noise, and turning on ANC will remove most of it.
Noticing that’s it gets too quiet is a surprising experience – for some, it’ll be eerie because they’re not used to the quiet, and for others, it’ll be somehow put them at ease. But the function works fairly well and is much better than trying to ignore the sound of thopping helicopters and subway rail rumblings.
Overall Review
Whether you are a seasoned business traveler or someone looking to take a fun vacation, you will quickly find that the BackBeat GO 810 Wireless Headphones fulfill all of your travel needs. People who want durable, long-lasting headphones will find a high return on their investment in these popular high-quality headphones. To take full advantage of your headphones, we encourage users to download the Plantronics app, where features such as ANC level adjustment, HD voice support for calls, and Find MyHeadset are available.
Are you ready to try out a pair of Plantronics BackBeat GO 810 Wireless Headphones for yourself? Stop in at InMotion before your next flight for a free demo from our expert associates to experience the joys of comfortable, high-quality listening. You won’t be able to help falling in love with them the second you hit the play button. When you’re ready, charge up your headphones and place them over your ears to prepare for the most relaxed and easy-going trip ever with your new Plantronics BackBeat GO 810 Wireless Headphones.
Беспроводная связь
Зато Backbeat Go 810 могут похвастаться феноменально устойчивым приёмом сигнала от источника. Я сидел в офисе и слушал музык со своего iPad, потом отошёл на кухню налить себе кофе, расстояние было около 15-17 метров, причём между мной и iPad было три офисных стены, мебель и люди, и при этом сигнал не прервался ни на секунду. Это впечатляющий результат, который доступен далеко не всем беспроводным наушникам.
В Backbeat Go 810 заявлена поддержка одновременного подключения к двум устройствам, это действительно так.
При просмотре видео я столкнулся со странным эффектом: обычно наушники либо работают синхронно с картинкой, либо асинхронно, но в случае с Backbeat Go 810 в одних роликах звук был идеально синхронен с изображением, а в других роликах нет. Я так и не понял с чем это связано, т.к. все ролики я запускал с сервиса YouTube на одном и том же устройстве. Вроде бы, в большинстве случаев звук был синхронен и потому будем считать, что эти редкие, но заметные артефакты работы будут исправлены в новой версии прошивки наушников, которую, кстати, можно обновить при помощи установки на телефон фирменного приложения.
Special Features
The BackBeat GO 810 wireless noise-canceling headphones by Plantronics offers users everything they could want in a headphone set and more. One of its most prized features is a dual-mode active noise canceling technology (ANC), which allows users to enjoy clear audio in both high- and low-noise environments. Equalization (EQ) presets allow you to adjust the bass and bright levels of your music, giving you a truly custom listening experience. With their memory foam, leatherette fabric, and slim over-the-ear design, you are also given enough comfort to wear your headphones all day. Because these powerful headphones can charge up to 22 hours with ANC and 26 without ANC, you don’t have to worry about taking constant charging breaks.
Работа со смартфоном
При подключении к iPhone, смартфон предлагает вам установить программу для работы с гарнитурой. В программе отслеживается обновление ПО, статус подключения, есть возможность смены языка (но русского языка нет), а также инструкция по применению, HD Voice и ссылка на сайт поддержки. Вот, в общем то, и всё.
При включении HD Voice музыка начинает лагать, поэтому рекомендуем использовать только для звонков. Оповещение о заряде, переключении трека и прочих уведомлениях никак не настроить и не выключить полностью — назойливое «Некст трэк» будет воспроизводится при каждом скипе через кнопки на гарнитуре.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=9EMWx_kE8sI
Design
Available in black, dark blue, or white, the circumaural BackBeat Go 810 headphones use matte plastic and soft earpads to create a spare, simple, stylish look. The earpads are heavily cushioned, as is the underside of the headband. The fit, even over long listening sessions, is comfortable, lightweight, and secure, thanks to a headband that uses detents for precise and balanced ear-to-ear fitting. Internally, the headphones employ a 40mm dynamic driver in each earcup, delivering a frequency range of 50Hz to 20kHz.
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The left earcup’s outer panel houses the play/pause control, as well as dedicated track forward/backward buttons. Along the side panel, there are volume up/down buttons that also activate the ANC when pressed for two seconds at the same time. A switch on the side panel of the right earcup handles power and Bluetooth pairing, while a button on the lower end of the earcup controls EQ modes and mutes the mic. (This button actually gave us some trouble in practice—it was more reliable to switch EQ modes in the app.) Generally speaking, the controls are easy to operate; it helps that nearly every function gets a dedicated button.
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The mic offers average intelligibility. Using the Voice Memos app on an iPhone 6s, we could understand every word we recorded, but the audio was fuzzy and the mic sounded distant—common complaints for built-in Bluetooth mics.
The headphones ship with a mesh drawstring pouch that they flatten to fit into, and an audio cable that connects to the left earcup. The cable lacks any inline controls, which is a slight letdown, but its inclusion still allows for passive wired listening when the battery is kicked. Plugging in the cable automatically powers down the headphones. A short micro USB charging cable is included, and it connects to a port next to the headphone jack.
A free, optional BackBeat app detects your headphone model and unlocks added controls. For the BackBeat Go 810, these features include a Find My Headset function for locating misplaced headphones, as well as a timer for the ANC to shut off when the headphones are idle. It’s also possible to use the app to switch between EQ and ANC.
Plantronics estimates battery life to be 22 hours, but your results will depend on your volume levels, and your mix of feature usage.
/ MATERIALS
For all the great designing they did, Plantronics uses a plastic that feels a bit cheap and hollow. The whole top of the headband is molded plastic that you can’t adjust if your head happens to be wide. Pulling the earcups away from each other to loosen the grip has no effect, and you feel a bit afraid that it would snap if you tried.
The outer earcups are made of the same material and look fine until you tap at them and hear a hollow clack. But it’s when you get the inner earpads that you start to get some sense of luxury with a soft leatherette that screams upscale.
It’s when you see something that looks like a kind of of canvas under the headband that you wonder. Admittedly, I’ve seen this kind of thing used in upscale Danish speakers, but with those, the whole theme was canvas. Here, you have a smorgasbord of plastic, canvas, leatherette and a rubber on the left earcup where music controls are. It’s a lot to digest, if not a bit confused.
