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Pro Combines good sound, splash resistance, noise cancelling and wireless connectivity at a great price
You get a lot of useful features from the BT 100 NC which includes decent noise cancelling, Bluetooth as well splash resistance, which makes these earphones great for casual or active use. Sound reproduction has great clarity as well as full mids and okay bass, and should work well with many music...
Pro Detailed and clean sound
Bass is not emphasized yet is full and has good punch so the sound does not sound lean. The mids are warm and full, so guitars, vocals and drums sound great. The highs are slightly emphasized, which brings out a lot of detail from the music, but can also make cymbal and “s” sounds quite harsh.
Pro Collar design houses all earphone controls
You’ll be able to control the various earphone functions using the buttons and switches on the BT 100 NC’s collar. It houses the earphones’ battery and noise cancelling circuitry along with the buttons for answering and ending calls, play/pause/skip/previous tracks, volume adjust and the noise canc...
Con Bass-light with slightly aggressive treble
If you love powerful bass or non-fatiguing treble, then the BT 100 NC’s sound signature may not be for you. The bass is present, but the quantity may not be enough. The slightly emphasized treble can make the sound harsh and can be fatiguing to listen to for long periods, especially if you are sens...
Con Collar design may be uncomfortable
The collar rests on your neck. While lightweight, you may find this piece of plastic to be annoying, especially when doing vigorous moves when running or working out.
Pro Boosted highs and lows, slightly recessed mids
The highs are boosted so they are crisp and airy. While there is not a lot of detail to the highs, they also do not sound fatiguing. The bass is powerful and goes pretty deep. It does not mess up the mid frequencies though so there is no muddiness to the sound. The mids are recessed, but you shou...
Pro Lightweight with a short earpiece connection cable
Despite looking bulky, these are actually lightweight. The short connecting cord of the two earpieces further reduces the inconvenience when wearing these.
Pro Buttons on ear-pieces have remote functionality
The earpiece buttons allow you to control music volume as well as pause/play tracks or answer/end calls, so you do not need to take out your smartphone/music player for these functions.
Con Sound may be too lean
While the mids are definitely present, they are also noticeably softer than the high or lows. This can give the impression that the sound coming too lean or even tinny. Definitely not for those who prefer the mids to be forward and full.
Pro Balanced sound signature with a good level of detail
There is no harshness to the highs, the mids are clear and the bass has good oomph without the bloat. Detail from these headphones is also good, with instruments and voices sounding clear and well-defined. This sound signature can work fairly well with all types of music, though if you really want...
Pro Very light
At just 17 grams, these headphones are incredibly light. The mic and remote are on the earpieces instead of the cable, which helps keep the weight down.
Pro Built in mic and remote in the earpieces
Instead of using a remote/mic combo attached to the cable, these functions are built into the earpieces themselves. These features allow for convenient calls and smartphone control.
Con Control buttons make the wire off-balanced
The control buttons are relatively heavy to the rest of the wire which pulls the wire to the right constantly. This makes them uncomfortable for working out as the extra weight dangles on one side and sometimes can pull out the headphones from your ears if you're moving around.
Con Stock ear tips are not great
The included ear tips are quite thin and squishy. They are not able to provide a good grip while in the ears, and can make the earpieces prone to falling off. These tips also adversely affect the sound so using better quality ear tips will result in noticeably improved audio.
Pro Crisp and airy highs with punchy and deep bass
There are two balanced armature drivers which handle the production of high frequencies, resulting in highs that are really detailed and have a lot of sparkle and detail to them. The 2 BA drivers are complemented by a dynamic driver (hence the triple driver designation) which handles the mids and...
Pro Comfortable to wear for extended periods
The earpieces' tips are slightly angled and allows for a more comfortable, deeper and more secure fit in the ears.
Pro Cable is durable and does not tangle easily
The headphone cable is covered by a fabric sleeve. Not only does this make the cable look and feel expensive, but this also adds to the cable's durability. This also helps prevent the cable from tangling easily.
Con Highs can get too harsh
The highs sound amazing usually. But on tracks that have a lot of cymbals and other high-pitched sounds, these frequencies can get quite harsh.
Pro Easy smartphone control using in-line remote
The in-line remote can adjust volume levels, play or pause tracks as well as answer or end calls.
Pro Inline mic allows convenient calls
You do not have to pull out your phone and remove these in-ears to take a call thanks to the in-line microphone. Voice quality is very clear, so you should be easily heard by the person on the other line.
Pro Fun sound signature with deep bass and well-detailed highs
It has a V-shaped sound signature so the bass has good rumble and power while the highs have good detail without coming off as harsh. The mids are slightly recessed but still have good presence, so vocals and guitars, though a bit soft sounding, still sound good. This sound quality works great for...
Con Ear pieces are quite bulky
The earpieces are quite big so they may stick out from the ears. This can cause the headphones to droop down, resulting in an uncomfortable fit or less than ideal seal. This also makes them difficult to wear while lying down.
Pro Good battery life
Average battery life is around 9 hours, which should be good enough for a day of use.
Pro Decent sound
These earbuds have a relatively good sound with powerful bass and clear (albeit recessed) mids. Highs have good clarity but are more on the smooth side instead of very detailed.
Pro Earpiece magnets grant basic phone and music control
Each earpiece has a magnet inside. When both pieces are connected, incoming calls are ended while music is played. Separating the earpieces will answer a call or resume music. The magnetic earpieces also help keep Level U Pro around the neck when not in use.
Con Bass can be overpowering
The bass can get out of hand, and can muddy up the overall sound.
Con Bulky for earbuds
There is a fairly large plastic piece that goes around the neck which help keep these secure, but also puts extra weight.
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