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Bluetooth Headphones TaoTronics Wireless Headset Over Ear Headphones with Lightweight Memory Foam Ear Pads Dual 40mm Drivers 3 5mm AUX On Ear Controls EQ Bass 15 Hour Audio Playback

Last Updated: January 19, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
173
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
53
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1.57 meters
SIZE
Yes
BLUETOOTH
Yes
3.5 MM JACK

Review Analysis - 120 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Sound Quality
 38
music, quality, headphones, taotronics, listen
+84%
-16%
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" ...  I like the sound quality and the battery life.  ...  "
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" ...  The TaoTronics brand consistently delivered the best-quality speakers with superior sound for the best value. ... MUSIC QUALITY IS VERY GOOD: The sound quality is perfectly fine for casual listening. ... However, if you expect Audiophile sound-quality, you are expecting too much from these wonderful headphones.  ...  "
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" ...  my hubby loved it and the sound quality is good.  ...  "
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" ...  The sound is also great.  ...  "
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" ...  Disclaimer I am not a sound or music buff.  ...  "
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" ...  At first we couldn't figure out how to set up but once we did my son says that the sound quality is perfect.  ...  "
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" ...  Solid sound quality (not audiophile level, but good enough), reasonably good blocking of external noise in office environments, and a surprisingly strong built-in microphone. ... Overall a solid set of headphones for both audio and teleconferencing needs.  ...  "
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" ...  Great product, The sound is really good and can be turned up to extremely loud levels, it's just perfect when you like to hear your music full blast!  ...  "
Comfort
 37
ear, comfortable, headphones, headband, ears
+62%
-38%
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" ...  Battery life is solid, the sound quality is good, and the ear cups are comfortable on my head for all day usage at work.  ...  "
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" ...  I love them , feels nice work perfect!  ...  "
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" ...  After a few weeks of having the replacement pair the headband just split with gentle daily use. ... The headphones still have solid sound quality and feel solid, but I'll have to see if they last longer than the last pair.  ...  "
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" ...  Very comfortable and sound is amazing !  ...  "
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" ...  Comfortable and flexible, possible to hear surrounding sounds while in use.  ...  "
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" ...  Hubby loves them because they fit over his "big ears."  ...  "
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" ...  I am very happy that I ended up purchasing these because they’re a very high-quality headset that I would recommend to anyone that needs something to use around the house.  ...  "
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" ...  They are comfortable on the ears.  ...  "
Build Quality
 29
headband, head, broke, snapped, durability
+28%
-72%
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" ...  The band across the headphones is only plastic and will break after a few weeks of use.  ...  "
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" ...  But they are already cracking apart where they fold.  ...  "
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" ...  I don't think I will buy from them again until they sort out their product durability  ...  "
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" ...  The build quality is just cheap. ... I only use these at home and they just came apart.  ...  "
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" ...  They will start to crack within a week, it's like the top is made of eggshells. ... That will break.  ...  "
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" ...  After a month the ear cup broke apart  ...  "
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" ...  Thin plastic bar over head cracked in 2, used it for less than 2 months.  ...  "
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" ...  it is hard plastic, but looks good, not cheap and shiny. ... Now to the issues, there is a plastic squeak that comes from the right side when moving around.  ...  "
Headphones
 22
headphone, sound, new, wireless, taotronics
+86%
-14%
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" ...  I am vary happy with this headset.  ...  "
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" ...  Fortunately the ear muffs are replaceable and that’s a huge plus.  ...  "
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" ...  Headphone sound quality is very subjective.  ...  "
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" ...  These headphones sound good for me.  ...  "
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" ...  However, if you expect Audiophile sound-quality, you are expecting too much from these wonderful headphones.  ...  "
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" ...  This TaoTronics over-the-ears headphone set is superb.  ...  "
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" ...  Good pair of headphones, the base is good .  ...  "
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" ...  Love these headphones!  ...  "
Bluetooth
 22
sound, headphones, taotronics, pair, transmitter
+82%
-18%
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" ...  I bought these for my grandson but I was so impressed with the sound I will have to buy him another pair. ... I love that it can be Bluetooth or wired.  ...  "
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" ...  I've been told the call quality via these headphones sounds better than my dedicated bluetooth headsets.  ...  "
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" ...  Blue tooth works easily at 30'  ...  "
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" ...  BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY & PAIRING: This is the one aspect that I dislike about all TaoTronics Bluetooth devices. ... If you want the very best Bluetooth Headphones for under $50, these TaoTronics headphones are absolutely your best choice.  ...  "
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" ...  the Bluetooth connection is excellent.  ...  "
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" ...  works fine as long as your TV has Bluetooth or you add a transmitter.  ...  "
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" ...  Got these to go with a bluetooth transmitter for the TV.  ...  "
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" ...  This fit the bill and works for a really good range considering it is bluetooth.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 18
worked, weeks, headphones, broke, side
+67%
-33%
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" ...  Works great, no problems.  ...  "
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" ...  These worked slightly longer.  ...  "
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" ...  I've had these headphones for a few months now, and they have proven to be wonderful.  ...  "
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" ...  Update : Selling company contacted me and sent a brand new headset in 2 days.  ...  "
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" ...  Had these for about 2 months now and they work fine.  ...  "
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" ...  I was sent a replacement for the pair that didn’t work and they are working flawlessly.  ...  "
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" ...  I do not know how long this will last.  ...  "
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" ...  They Worked Great So far no problems what so ever  ...  "
Battery Life
 15
sound, charge, hours, let, recharge
+87%
-13%
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" ...  Batteries charge quickly and last seemingly for around 30 hours of regular use.  ...  "
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" ...  I like the sound quality and the battery life.  ...  "
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" ...  Not to mention the battery life which is amazing!  ...  "
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" ...  They are comfortable and very portable but what i love most about it is how long the charge lasts .  ...  "
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" ...  It will last for about one week until it has to be charged again.  ...  "
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" ...  Battery life is solid, the sound quality is good, and the ear cups are comfortable on my head for all day usage at work. ... I love that I still have the option to use with 3.5mm jack which from what I can tell doesn't take any battery power another plus.  ...  "
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" ...  I have tested battery life and it lived up 25+ hours music listening.  ...  "
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" ...  GOOD BATTERY LIFE: I haven’t counted the hours it plays before requiring a recharge…but my distinct impression is that these headphones play just as long as more expensive brands.  ...  "
Price
 14
money, value, sound, recommend, quality
+86%
-14%
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" ...  Sound quality is pretty good for the price point.  ...  "
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" ...  amazing headsets at an unbelievable price  ...  "
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" ...  For the price, if recommend these!  ...  "
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" ...  and I do not mean at this price-point, but awesome period.  ...  "
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" ...  I definitely recommend these and for the price you can get one for home and one for work.  ...  "
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" ...  Great sound for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  For this price point, it is a value purchase that does not compromises quality.  ...  "
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" ...  These head phones are a very good deal for the money.  ...  "
Fit
 13
head, snapped, liked, ear, plastic
+38%
-62%
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" ...  But they are already cracking apart where they fold. ... I have duct tape on them but they don't work as well now either.  ...  "
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" ...  But now they were not staying on my head they would slide forward and backwards then I'd have to catch them before they fell. ... I guess my head is gianormous, and put to much strain the plastic, resulting in the two cracks.  ...  "
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" ...  I never stretched them past the point of the width of my head.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this in the beginning of October, head piece snapped by the end of November as I was putting it on my head.  ...  "
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" ...  After a month the ear cup broke apart  ...  "
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" ...  One hinge snapped the day after the return window closed. ... The other hinge snapped today.  ...  "
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" ...  didn't fit comfortably.they were too wide and didn't extend far enough down to not place too much pressure on the top of my head while reaching my ears.  ...  "
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" ...  BUT now the cons, first your ear doesn't fully fit inside the padding but gets squished by the padding ( might not sound like a big deal but after video edditing/traveling/Gaming your ears will HURT)  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 12
devices, connect, bluetooth, transmitter, pairing
+92%
-8%
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" ...  works fine as long as your TV has Bluetooth or you add a transmitter.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to connect and use it.  ...  "
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" ...  Can be paired with two devices at the same time,and then you can switch between two sources.  ...  "
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" ...  The Bluetooth connection works well and pairs easy with either my LG TV or computer.  ...  "
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" ...  When connected to my android phone and using poweramp with the EQ sound is very good.  ...  "
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" ...  It's about 30 feet from my laptop or tablet.  ...  "
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" ...  Eventually, I got them to easily pair with multiple devices.  ...  "
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" ...  The price and ease of pairing to devices.  ...  "
Bass
 10
headphones, good, sound, thump, sounds
+100%
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" ...  I am not disappointed at warm clear sound reproduced: nice bass, clear mid and high.  ...  "
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" ...  The treble and bass are very good!  ...  "
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" ...  Clear, low bass and crisp high ends.  ...  "
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" ...  As far as the sound quality for listening to actual music, definitely has great bass and the overall sound quality is fantastic!  ...  "
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" ...  I didn't expect the bass is that good.  ...  "
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" ...  I'm mostly using it to connect to my AirTV android box the sound is pretty good there, could use a little more bass during movies but not a deal breaker (trying to locate some type of equalizer app) the look of the headphones is also very good.  ...  "
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" ...  Good sounds and bass.  ...  "
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" ...  I like bass but I don't like when headphones muddy the rest of the sound and these don't seem to do that.  ...  "
Returns
 8
refund, snapped, hinge, first, avoid
+13%
-88%
comment
" ...  Unfortunately for me the return window has passed, I think I'll have to try to fix them some how so I can at least use them until I can find another pair that will fit my head without breaking.  ...  "
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" ...  One hinge snapped the day after the return window closed.  ...  "
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" ...  Either way, unit won’t turn back on.  ...  "
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" ...  A waste of $60 and if I want to return them I have to pay for the return shipping.  ...  "
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" ...  Very unhappy with this product and would prefer to return but it has been over a month.  ...  "
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" ...  Avoid avoid avoid  ...  "
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" ...  #2 when I first tried them only one side worked, I was going to return them but I started to play around with them and it's the bad connection the aux cords has ( you have to REALLY jam it in there and sometimes spin it)  ...  "
Ease of Use
 7
set, good, sound, quality, connect
+86%
-14%
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" ...  Very easy process done via email.  ...  "
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" ...  Great headset so far, easy to set up and sound quality is good .  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to set up and use.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to connect and use it.  ...  "
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" ...  The controls are easy and intuitive, I'll buy another pair in the future, should the need arise.  ...  "
Design
 7
sleek, nice, looks, good, design
+86%
-14%
comment
" ...  Super soft sleek and durable.  ...  "
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" ...  I love them , feels nice work perfect!  ...  "
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" ...  The headphone design is pretty sleek.  ...  "
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" ...  I really like the simple black look the buttons have they aren’t obnoxious and are pretty subdued. ... Giving the headphones a nice black clean look.  ...  "
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" ...  As I already mentioned below, I liked the fit and the look.  ...  "
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" ...  ATTRACTIVE DESIGN: They look good wearing them (as far as style goes for headphones).  ...  "
For Running
 6
better, would, recommend, music, mowing
+100%
comment
" ...  The headphones worked great for my boyfriend, whose hearing is less than perfect!  ...  "
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" ...  Really great for listening to music while mowing or other outdoor activities.  ...  "
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" ...  I've had these headphones for nearly 3 wks and they're running off of 2 charges so far!  ...  "
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" ...  Much better than earbuds.  ...  "
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" ...  overall i would recommend these headphones UPDATE: I have noticed that were the extensions come out should be further down as when they are on your head there is a wide gap between your head and the headband which looks kind of weird.  ...  "
Charging
 6
let, lasts, hours, comfortable, recharge
+83%
-17%
comment
" ...  These Bluetooth phones sound really good, are super comfortable, and have a battery that lasts a very long time between charges.  ...  "
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" ...  They are comfortable and very portable but what i love most about it is how long the charge lasts .  ...  "
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" ...  Batteries charge quickly and last seemingly for around 30 hours of regular use.  ...  "
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" ...  Charges via a standard usb cable.  ...  "
For Kids
 5
daughter, use
+100%
comment
" ...  So I got these for my 12 year old son.  ...  "
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" ...  My daughter loves them  ...  "
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" ...  My daughter practically lives in these things.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this headset for my son to use in his school for the exams purpose.  ...  "
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" ...  He loves them.  ...  "
Volume
 4
sound, loud, good, thump, music
+50%
-50%
comment
" ...  Sound is not even - one side is louder than the other.  ...  "
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" ...  I will give say it gets super loud, but no clarity.  ...  "
Call quality
 4
phone, use, calls, voice, taotronics
+100%
comment
" ...  I've been told the call quality via these headphones sounds better than my dedicated bluetooth headsets.  ...  "
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" ...  Comfortable and flexible, possible to hear surrounding sounds while in use.  ...  "
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" ...  MY CRITERIA for this Purchase were: I wanted a HEADSET for phone calls but I also wanted one that offered good sound quality for listening to music. ... Voice clarity during phone calls is exceptional.  ...  "
Setup
 3
connect, set, phone
+67%
-33%
comment
" ...  Set up was easy, although we needed to reboot his android phone to get it to connect.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Easy to connect and use it.  ...  "
Controls
 3
headphones, although, volume, source, says
+100%
comment
" ...  Last, but not least, they have control buttons on headphones that allow you to control the BT source and even answer the phone (if your source is a phone).  ...  "
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" ...  I really like the simple black look the buttons have they aren’t obnoxious and are pretty subdued.  ...  "
Noise Cancellation
 3
sound, quality, price, noise cancelling, cancelling
+100%
comment
" ...  He said they were comfortable and provided great sound quality, and blocked outside noise well.  ...  "
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" ...  If the noise cancelling version drops down in price I will be buying that one as well.  ...  "
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" ...  Noise cancellation isn't completely blocked but it does the job.  ...  "
Cables
 3
cord, comes, work, sound, phone
+67%
-33%
comment
" ...  The packaging is pretty basic comes with micro usb cable and aux cable.  ...  "
comment
" ...  They sound amazing and the fact that you can use them as Bluetooth or with an aux cord is awesome.  ...  "
Band
 3
band, headband, head, fit, broke
-100%
comment
" ...  But after only a couple of months the head strap broke and now they don’t stay on my head very well.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The band across the headphones is only plastic and will break after a few weeks of use.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The may be a short in wiring or a defect in the metal band that folds the left arm inward for packing.  ...  "
Size
 3
+100%
comment
" ...  Better for smaller heads  ...  "

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Specifications

Body
Size:  1.57 meters
Connectivity
Bluetooth:  Yes 
3.5 mm Jack:  Yes 
1.57 meters
SIZE
Yes
BLUETOOTH
Yes
3.5 MM JACK