Like we've mentioned before in another ISOtunes review, finding a pair of headphones isn't easy and honestly, picking a bad pair can bum you out. First, we have the honor of reviewing the ISOtunes Pro earbuds now we have been gifted the opportunity to review the original ISOtunes headphones. Can the originals be just as good as the pro? Find out below!
Specifications:
- ANSI-certified 26 dB Noise Reduction Rating (NRR)
- 4-hour music playback and talk time, 120 hour standby time
- Bluetooth 4.1, compatible with all Bluetooth-enabled devices
- Magnetic earbuds: play/pause music, answer/end calls, and keep the earbuds safely around your neck
- Background noise canceling microphone blocks out steady state noise like lawn mowers, engines, fans, and vacuums, allowing for clearer calls in loud environments
- IPX3 sweat & splash resistant
- OSHA-compliant 85 dB volume limit
Design
are built to last no matter if you laying around or if your using them on the construction site. With the Aluminum rubber, and foam built, these headphones are ones that are going to last! While these do have a minimalistic design, they do make up for it a lot of more beneficial ways. One feature we have yet to see in headphones are magnetic earbud buds that allow you to easy snap the two together to make for easy storage. Not to mention the foam earbuds built using ANSI- certified 26 dB Noise Reducing Ratting (NRR) to cancel out all the unwanted sound and give you nothing but crystal clear music.
Just like any other pair of headphones on the market you'll find the control box along the side of the headphones. Here you will have the volume up & down, multi-function button, charging port, and noise-cancelling microphone. While the design may not wow you, it makes up for it in the sound and quality!
ISOtunes Sound Quality
Like I mentioned above, what makes the ISOtunes headphones really stand out is the sound quality. No matter if you're playing classical piano or rocking out to some Five Finger Death Punch, the highs and lows of these are on point! Since these fit extremely snug in your ear and cancel out most of the sound around you will notice that the sound from these are a lot different than what you're used to. The easiest way to describe ISOtunes is they are earplugs (much like the ones you would use if you were on the shooting range) except these play awesome music.
Overall
After taking these for a test drive I can easily say I would highly recommend these especially if you are working in a field where you need earplugs. The only complaint I have, which I also mentioned in the ISOtunes Pro review was the fact you have to reform the earbuds by rolling them in your fingers every time you want to use them to ensure a perfect fit. While these wouldn't damage the chances of me buying them, the process can be a bit annoying. But the sound and quality of the headphones greatly overrule that small flaw!