Marmitek BoomBoom 560 Bluetooth Headphones evaluation
Over the ear headphones seem to be all popular once again these days. While the new Marmitek BoomBoom 560 Bluetooth headphones may lack the street cred of having that red ‘b’ on the side they’re definitely worth thinking about if you’re in the market for some wireless cans.
What’s in the box – open the packaging as well as you’ll discover the BoomBoom 560 headphones as well as a small USB charging cable. No mains adaptor is included however it’s no chore for many these days to discover a computer port or phone charger etc to use. A full fee takes 3 to 4 hours as well as offers around 8 to 10 hours of use. Thoughtfully Marmitek have likewise included a 3.5mm male to male jack cable television so you can continue to utilize your headphones even if the battery runs flat. This has the added bonus offer of enabling you to utilize them whilst flying too, as you’re not typically enabled them on a airplane when in wireless bluetooth mode.
Setting Up & Using – configuration is the typical BT pairing process (the PIN is 0000) as well as the flashing LEDs on the side assist to determine pairing mode. The LEDs are a bit big as well as unsubtle for our taste, as well as they flash every few seconds when utilizing them. Usefully the 560’s can keep in mind as much as 8 different paired gadgets as well as the Bluetooth v2.1+EDR harware supports the A2DP, AVRCP, HSP as well as HFP profiles. Range is quoted as 10m in open air as well as we discovered we might walk a couple of spaces away before they started to break up.
Marmitek recon they’re suitable for all your Bluetooth-enabled audio sources (think iPad/iPhone, Blackberry, Android smartphones, tablets as well as laptops) as well as keep in mind you can add bluetooth to any type of audio gadget with a headphone jack with an inexpensive adaptor like this.
Once paired you can manage your gadget from buttons on the sides of these headphones. Audio functions offered are volume Up, volume Down, next as well as Previous Track.
The headphones feel substantial, however not heavy (210g) as well as have lots of articulation as well as modification to enable any type of individual to discover a comfortable fitting for the faux leather ear pads. The 40mm 32 ohm chauffeurs have a quoted frequency reaction of 20Hz to 20KHz although being a sell-confessed bass enthusiast these sounded a bit thin on the bottom end for our tastes.
During testing in our home they were utilized primarily on the sofa, offering the household with a personal laptop listening experience whilst not disturbing anybody else in the room. A keen podcast listener they likewise got a great workout during my regular yard mower responsibilities where their over-the-ear nature assisted to block the pesky interior combustion distraction. They were just about loud enough to be heard over the engine, however not as successful in this function as our typical in-ear buds.
As a Brucie bonus offer these integrate a developed in omni-directional microphone so if you’re paired with your smart phone you can take phone calls without even having to eliminate it from your pocket. Buttons on the sides enable you to answer as well as end a phone call too.
A smaller, less expensive BoomBoom 540 version is likewise available. The main difference is that these are a smaller as well as lighter (135g) on-ear style as well as they don’t have difficult wired option.
Both designs are on sale now and represent great value with an RRP of €42.95 for the 560 as well as €34.95 for the 540 as well as are definitely worth thinking about if you’re after an low-cost pair of wireless headphones.
Marmitek on Amazon : marmitek.com : add Bluetooth Audio to any type of Device
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