Mono-Live Gadget Review: Powerbeats3 Wireless Headphones

The consumer electronics manufacturers as well as tech firms are working aggressively to build such device which better capabilities and fewer cables when it comes to putting music in the ear. So we got a slew of wireless or Bluetooth headphones coming up each week from variety of labels in amazing range of colors, size and dynamics. All of them share some characteristic feature which includes better sound quality, compact design and smaller batteries which can last longer. But it is Beats which takes all the competition head on with its most authentic and enhanced Powerbeats3 Wireless earphones.

Designed to impress

Powerbeats3 comes with a unique giant adjustable hooks present at both sides which effectively wraps over the ear. This helps in giving a table and comfortable feel to the users. In short users can wear Powerbeats3 wireless headphone for a longer period of time without feeling pain or heaviness on the ears. Secondly Beats has worked efficiently non the inline remote and microphones present in both the buds which are able to pick up calls and can communicate with smartphone’s AI with ease and grace.

Most of the users find it difficult to pair their wireless headphones with Apple devices. In order to overcome this issue Beats has include the W1 chip which allows users to pair with Apple devices in an instant without much hassle. It has a huge battery backup of 12 hours which means users will have to charge just once or twice a week. Beats products are known for bigs and lows and so is true for Powerbeats3 and it doesn’t mean that the sound output is awful rather it has the Beats touch in it.

Ease of use and simple design coupled with amazing sound quality

The best thing about Powerbeats3 is that it can be paired fairly easily than any other available wireless device. Users are simply required to press the button on earphone and keep it closer to the device they wish to pair it with. Powerbeats3 was paired with a huge a number of devices where it acted like an instinct and connected within a relatively short time without any hassles. The play/ pause button works amazingly fine with this wireless earphone as it is able to pick up input without fail.

Sound quality output is the best part of the Powerbeat3 as it offers a refreshingly awesome and sublime experience. It brings the one-of a kind true sound isolation feature which drown all the sound you in a remarkable fashion. The only downside found in this Powerbeats3 wireless gadget is that it charges with MicroUSB when whole the world has moved onto USB-C and Lightning ports.

Powerbeats3 comes at a huge price tag of $199 which is the case with all the offerings from Beats. If you are willing to shell such an amount then you will be greeted with amazingly sound quality, sublime design or else you can go with other offerings available in the market.

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Intra wireless
Model-ear Triva Tap proposed by Koss since last spring, is a priori the first of its kind to be free of wire and connect via WiFi to different kinds of music sources. While some might consider this a bit of "cheating" because they largely beyond the ear canal (and the ear) compared to other headphones in this category. But pending a future and hypothetical miniaturization, they remain relatively discrete, light and, of course, without headband. The contract is completed. Their interest is also to be connected to all types of readers or audio-video equipment, even if they do not have Wifi, through a small box "bridge" to connect the audio output a Smartphone, a MP3 player, radio, TV, etc.. Priced 400 euros!

Starck Parrot offers

Parrot continues its diversification in all directions and this time is associated with Philippe Starck to design the design of ZIK, a wireless headset (Bluetooth) to look very distinctive. It also stands side functions with touch control player functions (volume, play and pause automatic change tracks ...) via a capacitive panel located on the outside of the headphones, an active system of noise reduction, a motion detector to pause the music when the headphones are removed, etc.. Sold on various online shops at a price of approximately 350 euros.

A modular helmet

The main idea behind the concept Tracks Remix, Sol Republic announced at IFA 2012, is to allow everyone to customize the look and recreational level of sound quality of his helmet. The manufacturer provides for the possibility to buy it separately headband and remote control cable, choose from eight different colors, and the headphones to choose between V8 and V10 models depending on the type of sound you want. Price 80 euros.

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The spirit of Bob in the ears

Finally distributed in France since the beginning of summer 2012, the amazing range of headsets and headphones House of Marley audio, created by Rohan Marley (son of the late a you-know-who) are in the image various brand products: good quality, manufactured and distributed in environmental concerns and, in part, to serve 1Love, the charity "house" which receives a portion of the profits on sales. Within, and even at the top of this range can remember in particular the model Destiny TTR-ear headphones super comfortable and deliciously vintage look. Comes, as it must, in a package of recycled materials. Available for the price of 300 euros.

The upscale by Sony

A series of three new models of high-end closed headphones was announced a few days ago at the IFA 2012 by Sony. Grouped under the banner MDR-1R this range includes a wireless model (MDR-1RBT) and a model with a system of noise reduction (MDR-1RNC). These three helmets should be available soon and are already available for pre-order at respective rates of 249, 349 and 399 euros.


3 new headsets Logitech UE

Result of the merger in 2008 between Logitech and Ultimate Ears (ear earphones manufacturer created by a former sound engineer Van Halen), Logitech UE announced at the IFA 2012 in Berlin a range of helmets and above circum- aural. Input range, the LogitechUE 4000 (99 euros) is a model with a small wired remote control and microphone to answer calls his Smartphone and control tracks and volume music. Upmarket continuing with the Logitech UE 6000 (199 euros) equipped with an active system to reduce outside noise. The Logitech UE 9000 (349 euros) finally takes him about the main features of the 6000 but can connect wirelessly to a music source with Bluetooth technology. Available for pre-order on the manufacturer's website.

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Evolution subliminal

You can not change a winning team. Announced at the IFA 2012, and most likely available before the end of the year at a price of 300 euros, the AKG K551 is a small evolution of K550, Circum-aural headphones high end in particular was awarded in 2012 a reddot Design Award.

IN-CA-SSABLE!

Or ... almost. The Crash, last scion of the partnership between Philips and O'Neill, is also part of the contingent of new products announced at IFA 2012. It is particularly aimed at sports enthusiasts "extreme" (and possibly clumsy, the Ironbreaker ...) with a design advertised as foolproof. Program: headphones protected in an aluminum shell, headband that can bend and stretch with all his strength and all the senses, strength of the assembly to a static pressure of 1500 kg should be available early autumn 2012 at a price yet to discover ...


Leather cushion

Sennheiser has decided to renew the design of its helmets and Momentum decidedly vintage look is part of this new trend. Very lightweight (190 g), it integrates ear pads with premium leather supplied by British Pittards which revolves around a hoop stainless steel fasteners. He announced a maximum level of 110 dB with a power rating of 200 mW. It comes with a conventional cable and a cable with a mini-jack and microphone controls and a smartphone. The price should be around 300 euros.

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Snakes hiss…

Discrete, but not too ... The range of in-ear headphones Quarkie proposed will allow you to travel light while you are doing anyway (a bit) says. Designed by a team of British designers and Asian models are available in four sizes and sold online at a price of 89 euros.




Second youth for Purity

Nokia Purity Pro, released just a few days ago at the IFA 2012 in Berlin, is a model change Purity, collaboration between the Finnish manufacturer and specialist Monster. While the design does not change substantially, it is in terms of features to look for novelty at that time as it becomes wireless and equipped with an active noise reduction. It will most likely be available during the fourth quarter of 2012, in four colors (red, yellow, black or white) and sold around 300 euros.

Fun & Off-Road

Recently presented at IFA 2012, in-ear headphones Rugged Image S4i Klipsch the U.S. is advertised as virtually any terrain and particularly weather resistant with the addition of various rubber components. The unit is equipped with a remote control equipped XL 3 buttons and a unidirectional microphone for hands-free calls from a mobile phone. This model will be available prior to a few weeks at a price of approximately 100 euros.

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Wireless Headphones

Available in France since mid-July, DenonAH NCW500-range Cruiser Globe probably delights music lovers and world travelers. The supra-aural headphones finish relatively simple and rather upscale (available in black or aluminum / brown) includes a set of functions and elements which, without being revolutionary, is very much in tune with the times. With 400 mm headphones, it incorporates an active system to reduce noise outside, amplifier, microphone, control buttons and a volume control wheel to drive a Smartphone which can be connected with wireless (Bluetooth 3.0). On the software side, the manufacturer also offers a free application for Smartphone Travel Denon IOS or Android. Comes with a battery of accessories, including a carrying pouch leather, priced at 500 euros.

A decoration at the head of customer

Colorware, the American specialist "customization-coloring" of multimedia equipment (mobile phones, computers, game consoles, iPod, Segway ...) also offers a dedicated service for headphones: Beats By Dr. Dre range, Bose QuietConfort 15 , Sol Republic Tracks, SkullCandy Mix Master, to name a few. Originally, it was possible for you to send your own equipment, after being "treated", you had returned to begin his new life under new colors. This option is no longer offered by the company (too many defective materials and counterfeiting ...) it is now possible after using the web application for colors that control one or more new parts, that 'you have to mount it yourself, or buy the new helmet. For example, it will cost about 430 euros for a Bose QuietConfort 15 plus service colorization.

Total customization

The other U.S. based company also offers customization of headphones. The offer, however OrigAudiodiffère substantially from that proposed by ColorWare insofar as it is an original helmet model (Designears) and allows customization based on a black and white helmet, of apply a photo, text, texture ... on the headphones and the headband. 55 euros.