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Plantronics Wireless Noise Cancelling Backbeat Headphones Black Tan Pro 2
Last Updated: May 4, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.8
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Sound Quality
34music, anc, price, noise, battery life
+97%
-3%
" ... When music is playing u dont hear anything around you. ... "
" ... I wanted better sound, comfort, and connectivity, but without paying $400. ... "
" ... - sound is respectable ... "
" ... I'm an audiophile so for sound I'll give these 5 out of 5. ... "
" ... - A tad heavier than some other options (like Bose) ... And sound quality is pretty suggestive and personal, but I think the Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 set is way up there overall, especially in sound. ... "
" ... Sound, battery, NC. ... "
" ... I would consider myself a sound quality snob, I have more stereo equipment than I care to admit. ... For the value, I am amazed at the sound quality, they are a bit heavy on the lows but considering low end performance was always a weak spot on a lot of headphones, I can’t complain. ... Sound cancelling isn’t great, but is effective, although I would purchase these on the sound quality and battery life alone. ... "
" ... The ANC is average, the effect works decently with audio playing but don't expect to use it without music for quiet time, blocking out sound. ... "
Battery Life
28life, hour, comfortable, charge, amazing
+96%
-4%
" ... Fits great and long lasting battery ... "
" ... -Insane battery life ... "
" ... Great sound, excellent call-taking ability, and battery life that seems to never quit. ... "
" ... Pros: really good battery life, fairly comfortable and good sound (I'm not an audiophile, but they sound good to me). ... "
" ... Awesome for the price, comfortable and long lasting battery ... "
" ... I haven't used them long enough to know how good the battery is, but they did work well for my 6 hour flight. ... "
" ... Battery life seems decent. ... "
" ... Battery life is insane, I have been blown away but the battery life in wireless mode. ... Amazing battery life ... "
Comfort
24ears, ear, wear, headphones, comfort
+96%
-4%
" ... Light, comfortable, great battery life. ... The resources are super comfy, I can wear the headphones all day at work and my ears don't hurt or get super hot ... "
" ... Sound is booming and they're darn comfortable . ... "
" ... I find these dont breath well so after 45 mins or so my ears are pretty warm ... "
" ... Although it is really a excellent product I had to return since it was to tight im my my head and also my ears didn’t fit very well inside the ear cushions. ... "
" ... Comfortable, I can have them on for hours with no headache or noticeable discomfort. ... "
" ... - Comfy enough to use for a while ... "
" ... I wear glasses and they are still comfortable even with fairly thick frames on both sides (usually this would be a pain point due to your ears getting pushed into them) but haven't had any issues yet. ... "
" ... The comfort will be fine for most people but I think it could be improved, and I hoped some features could be turned off like the auto-pause when you remove the headset or the open mic mode when you are in a call. ... "
Noise Cancellation
20noise cancellation, noise cancelling headphones, noise, block, noice
+100%
" ... I haven't worn other noise cancelling headphones so Ii can not compare these to anything else. ... "
" ... Will cancel playback when 'open mic' detects noise. ... Noise cancelling is effective. ... "
" ... great headphones, there's better noise cancelling but this does the job well, slightly big but still a great product overall ... "
" ... The noise cancellation was an added bonus for me so I didn't really care if it turned out to be bad because I didn't really want it anyway (I suffer from Tinnitus so having complete silence would honestly be worse for me vs some background noise). ... I really enjoy the noise cancellation on these you don't get completely cut off from the outside world but it will easily block out low rumbling of AC or heating uniques are some of the bus engine as well. ... "
" ... - Noise cancellation is good ... "
" ... Despite the decent music playing quality there is a very poor noise cancellation. ... Noise cancelling is at the level of cheap headphones. ... "
" ... Noise-cancelling doesn't help much at home or in the office environments, you can still clearly hear occasional sounds and voices. ... "
" ... Noise cancelling is great both in the office and on the plane. ... "
Price
18money, think, sound, headphones, worth
+100%
" ... Great headphones for the price. ... "
" ... For the price, I am more than satisfied. ... "
" ... Really good for the money. ... Owned 4-5 $200-300 headphones in the past, and this one matches and/or beats some of them. ... Great amount of features for the price. ... "
" ... Still though, overall I'm satisfied with them for what they cost. ... "
" ... a steal price! ... Awesome ANC in this price range ... "
" ... at $149.98, I think I got my money's worth. ... "
" ... I'm no audiophile experts, but for the money these are great - high quality sound for a good price. ... "
" ... Third was price. ... "
Headphones
16sound, sony, plantronics, headphone, wireless
+94%
-6%
" ... Best headset I've ever owed. ... "
" ... I was looking for solid wireless headphone set. ... "
" ... Original review: These are some great headphones. ... "
" ... Best headphones I’ve bought. ... "
" ... For this reason I avoided wireless/Bluetooth headphones for years, the sound quality was always disappointing compared to wired headphones or other stereo equipment. ... "
" ... I have been reviewing a lot of headphones. ... "
" ... You won't be sorry with these headphones! ... "
" ... Love these headphones! ... "
Bass
13sound, punchy, plantronics, dynamic, deep
+100%
" ... Sound is very good but very nice for low frequencies if you are someone who expect strong bass from it. ... "
" ... But they are bass heavy do you will have to know how to set up your equalizer for what you are listening to. ... "
" ... 2) the sound is good, I loved the strong base (I believe the first song I played was Relationship by Future, like the basic boy I am) ... "
" ... Wow, they are good headphones the bass on them is perfect for hip-hop and EDM music. ... "
" ... I just liked these so much, the noise is balanced, not too much bass, and not too low. ... "
" ... Some people might wanna increase the bass slightly. ... "
" ... I also dropped the bass a bit to compensate for the natural bass boost on these headphones. ... These headphones are best suited to young ears who like a bit more bass. ... "
" ... Sound is good if you like dynamic sound and base! ... "
Bluetooth
10wired, headphones, transmitter, plantronics, fast
+70%
-30%
" ... - works bet with a Bluetooth 5 transmitter ... far less with a Bluetooth 5 transmitter, lots with Bluetooth 4.0. ... "
" ... Bluetooth connection has been rock solid, and they get plenty loud. ... "
" ... These also sound really good and the bluetooth connects extremely fast, I don't think I have another device that has sync, and continues to sync, this fast. ... Crazy fast bluetooth syncing and can pair with two devices at the same time ... "
" ... For this reason I avoided wireless/Bluetooth headphones for years, the sound quality was always disappointing compared to wired headphones or other stereo equipment. ... "
" ... You might not know it, but Plantronics is a respected name in audio - and that's what made me change my thinking about buying bluetooth headphones for $200 more than these. ... "
" ... Amazing sound, both Bluetooth (aptx codec) and wired. ... "
" ... These were my first pair of bluetooth headphones: truth be told, I got them after my ears have suffered too many a Montreal winter without any cover after reading quite a few reviews and determining that there were the best value ones with noise cancelling. ... 1) the bluetooth connects really quickly ... "
Controls
8controls, buttons, wheel, search, pauses
+88%
-13%
" ... volume control is a rotating slider(Hope it lasts long enough). ... one thing i really loved is that buttons don't make a lot of sound when clicked. ... "
" ... Plus these have nice features like the active mic button that pauses your music and lets you hear people say stuff like "move or your going to get run over by that forklift" lol also if you just take the headphones off they have a sensor that will pause your music. ... "
" ... All the features on the headphones - mute, fast forward, rewind, volume, pause/play. ... "
" ... Mute whatever your listening to when you take them off and continues where you left off when you put them back on. ... "
" ... The sound quality is really good and I like having volume controls right on the earpiece. ... "
" ... - Touch controls work well ... - Controls are easy to master and can be used with gloves on ... - Pauses music when taken off or when the "open listening" switch is used ... "
" ... -Buttons are intuitive and easy to understand ... "
Call quality
7people, call, plantronics, mic, hear
+86%
-14%
" ... Using it for phone calls when paired to an iPhone is better than I thought, and they are comfortable, to boot. ... "
" ... Great sound, excellent call-taking ability, and battery life that seems to never quit. ... "
" ... Decent sounding microphone for phone calls, check. ... "
" ... Call quality is really good. ... "
" ... Clear when talking on the phone. ... "
" ... I also like the "open listening" switch on the Plantronics better and am surprised at how often I use this feature when talking to people. ... "
Build Quality
7build, well, good, sturdy, sound
+100%
" ... build quality is good. ... "
" ... Quality wise it seems well built and the bag helps keeping it in good shape. ... "
" ... Jazz, rap, trap, R&b, metal, rock, country, swing, big band, acoustic, accapella, folk, blues. ... Both are great and have their place but they are worlds apart. ... "
" ... - Rugged: seem solid and durable, not cheap ... "
" ... I think a bit expensive but I love the sound quality and sturdy construction. ... "
" ... Build quality is superb with a premium leather feel. ... "
" ... When I first got them, the package was well-made and the headphones were of a great build, though the soft case was annoying to have. ... "
For Running
6work, price, overall, earbuds, best
+100%
" ... Love these headphones! ... "
" ... Really happy with these headphones. ... "
" ... Overall these are very good headphones for their price and I do recommend them for casual use. ... "
" ... These headphones work great, they fit great and have plenty of functions. ... "
" ... So all in all for the price, these are probably the best over ear cans out there. ... "
" ... Best headphones I’ve bought. ... "
Design
6design, nice, quite, people, fit
+100%
" ... - like the look ... "
" ... love classy stuff like this. ... "
" ... Fit and finish is nice. ... "
" ... The design is easy to use. ... "
" ... very good product, nice design and finishing. ... "
" ... I think the design fits them quite well, but perhaps it's a bit better for younger people (for reference, I'm college-aged) as it's a bit more flashy than Bose ones, which I like. ... "
Frequencies
5heavy, set, really, headphones, everything
+100%
" ... But they are bass heavy do you will have to know how to set up your equalizer for what you are listening to. ... If you adjust your EQ well these cans are good for everything. ... "I listen to music every day for hours, and a wide variety'' these really are great for everything, but I have to adjust my EQ frequently. ... "
" ... For the value, I am amazed at the sound quality, they are a bit heavy on the lows but considering low end performance was always a weak spot on a lot of headphones, I can’t complain. ... "
" ... They have good highs as well as a non audiophile I really don't see how headphones could really improve on this much. ... "
" ... Using the profile from my hearing test I set up the equalizer to compensate. ... "
Device Compatibility
5music, device, plantronics, fast, easy
+100%
" ... Crazy fast bluetooth syncing and can pair with two devices at the same time ... "
" ... - Easy connection to your device (and automatic when you turn it up afterwards) ... "
" ... Love that I can have this connected to my laptop/computer to stream music, Skype at work and my mobile phone at the same time. ... "
" ... Just what I needed to connect to my tv plus cellphone. ... "
" ... Pairs well and is ready to setup and use. ... "
Ease of Use
4intuitive, controls, volume, device, design
+100%
" ... The design is easy to use. ... "
" ... - Easy connection to your device (and automatic when you turn it up afterwards) ... - Easy controls in general ... "
" ... - Controls are easy to master and can be used with gloves on ... "
" ... -Buttons are intuitive and easy to understand ... "
Fit
4fit, quite, people, ear, cup
+100%
" ... These fit the bill! ... "
" ... Fit and finish is nice. ... "
" ... In addition, it looks kind of silly to be talking to someone while holding your hand over the ear cup of the headphones. ... "
" ... When I first got them, the package was well-made and the headphones were of a great build, though the soft case was annoying to have. ... I think the design fits them quite well, but perhaps it's a bit better for younger people (for reference, I'm college-aged) as it's a bit more flashy than Bose ones, which I like. ... A lot of people ask to try my headphones on actually, as they think they look cool (they conveniently fit around my neck at parties or in class, even though I look like a bit of a tool) and haven't heard of the brand. ... "
Charging
4well, months, battery, 10, week
+50%
-50%
" ... However, a few months in they stopped charging. ... "
" ... Update: About 6-10 months into purchase they now no longer charge. ... "
For Travel
3noise cancelling, headphones, travel, noice, cancellation
+100%
" ... On a plane these headphones blocked out the drone of the engines very well. ... "
" ... I use these headphone primarily for airline travel. ... I was able to link to my IPad for movies during flights seamlessly and when I remove the headphones, the movie pauses. ... "
" ... Noise cancelling is great both in the office and on the plane. ... "
Returns
3stars
+33%
-67%
" ... Returning them on day 1. ... "
Marketplace
3person, best, amazon
+100%
" ... - best bought on sale ... "
" ... Even better looking in person than photos. ... "
" ... And, they look nicer in person than they do in the photos. ... "
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Size: 3937.01 meters
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Bluetooth: Yes