Plantronics backbeat pro wireless noise canceling pro#
IMMERSE IN EXCEPTIONAL AUDIOįrom music to movies, BackBeat PRO 2 pulls you in with the richness and definition of Plantronics signature audio quality. When you remove your headphones, smart sensors pause your music automatically, then resume when you put them back on. To hear announcements and conversations around you, simply activate open-listening mode. With the BackBeat Pro 2, you’re getting travel headphones with incredible battery life, supreme comfort, the ability to pair two device at once and, most importantly, good sound quality for the cost.Need calm and focus? On-demand active noise canceling creates an oasis of personal space in a public place with one touch. In terms of value, the BackBeat Pro 2 are basically a steal. Sure, the Bose still offers better noise cancellation and Sony offers a bit better sound, but the Plantronics do just about everything else right. If you don’t want to drop $350 (£290, AU$500) on the Bose QuietComfort 35 or $400 (£330 or AU$700) on Sony's flagship MDR-1000X, the Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 should be on the top of your shopping list. Similarly, you'll either love or hate the styling of the BackBeat Pro 2 headphones: their brown color palette, fake zebrawood and out-of-place silver mesh give the headphones an eclectic design language. We dislikedĪudiophiles won't like the bass-heavy sound signature, though bass can be tamed by using them in wired mode if you feel it's necessary. Just about every quibble we had about the original has been addressed – and, even more incredibly, despite all those changes Plantronics' latest pair of cans launched at a cheaper price point than the original headphones. It's clear Plantronics was listening to user feedback when redesigning the BackBeat Pro 2. The headphones' staggering 24-hour battery life delivers and is a killer feature for travelers who can’t be tethered to an outlet, and while the active noise cancellation isn’t the best in the industry, it's still very good at muffling the sound of the noisy, sleep-depriving outside world. The looks might not be for everyone, and the bass-heavy sound won't please audiophiles but the BackBeat Pro 2 does just about everything right for travel headphones. We likedįor $200 (£230, AU$250), it’s hard to fault anything about the Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2. For frequent travelers, the BackBeat Pro 2’s impressive battery life is its killer feature. A little added bass emphasis helps block out external noise so we can understand why Plantronics decided to go for a bass-heavy sound signature.ĭespite regular use, we struggled to completely drain the Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 headphones on a week-long vacation in New York – they lasted through both flights, a couple of train rides and random listening sessions throughout the week with ANC enabled at all times. We were pleasantly surprised to find ANC still works when playing music in wired mode, which means you can save a bit of battery when you don't mind going wired for a period. Plantronics carried over this sound signature to the BackBeat Pro 2, which most users will probably find pleasing to the ears.Īudiophiles will quibble about the overbearing bass but will be happy to know that using the BackBeat Pro 2 in wired mode tames the bass quite a bit. The original BackBeat Pro headphones offered a fun, slightly bass heavy sound signature. It should be noted, however, that a hard case is available in the more expensive BackBeat Pro 2 Special Edition, which cost $50 (about £40, AU$67) more and come in a gray color. The headphones come with a soft zippered carrying pouch, which has a super soft lining to protect the headphones from scratches, and a second compartment to store your microUSB charging and 3.5mm headphone cables (a nice touch).Ī hard case would have been even better, but again, it's not really a deal breaker.
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They're also more compact and lay flatter when folded down for transport, which is another point in their favor.
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This is great news for travelers who have limited space and don’t want to be fatigued after long listening sessions.
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Compared to the original Plantronics BackBeat Pro headphones, the Pro 2 are much smaller and lighter (290 grams vs the original's 340 grams).