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[Review]SOL Republic Tracks Ultra V12

Another review on some new headphones I just got in today. If you seen my past threads here, I have reviewed a pair of SOL Republic Tracks HD, where this is the upgrade of that.
Having said that, I have some experience in breaking these in. I have not properly done so, but I don't think it needs too much longer to do so. The Ultras sport only in one color, blue and white. Not a bad color combo, but wish there were some other ones to choose from. I did like my white ones.
As you see in the pics, they toned down the packaging and slimmed it down, which is good for the recycling gods . Next you see the cans or sound stages as they call it. They are memory foam type ear covers which are NIIIIIIICE and soft lol. What I did notice about these cans are that the "SOL" logo is now etched rather than painted on,which is cool I guess, but subject to more scratches IMO. It is titanium like the Tracks HD, but with just that little modification. Not bad per se, just different, which I like...
Next is the headband. Nice clear-ish, moderately transparent headband that is very Tron like IMO, not a bad thing either, I like Tron lol....
Now the other difference I see in the components comes in the form of the headphone cord. It's tangle resistant, but I feel a bit softer than the Tracks HD cord. This is not a bad thing, again, just different. Not sure why they changed that up.
With the cord plugged into the Sensation, my powerAmp fired up like it's supposed to (LOVE powerAmp btw) and started playing the Laser's album. Great album to test out the base and to break them in. The cord has the mic and buttons that are "i" certified but not "a" certified lol. Let me tell you that the mic works fine when pulling up google now by longpressing the button and asking if it will rain tomorrow.
I also use the jays headset app to control volume with the center button too. Now any long press brings up google now, I had to adjust my settings for two short taps for volume down and three short taps for volume up. Kinda annoying, but that's what I got to work with. If anyone knows of a better app to control the volume, please let me know. :good:
Ok, now the sound. How does it sound? Pretty awesome! Better than the Tracks HD? Yes! Is it worth the upgrade? Well if you have the Tracks HD and are more than happy then no. But if you can sell your Tracks HD for a good price and get these at an awesome price, then YES lol.
I mean the bass is a itty bitty on the bass-heavy side. Yet again, NOT a bad thing. They are not overly bass heavy so it's perfect for me.
Now I have been listening to this album for over two hours and working and I have to say is awesome. I adore these headsets. I wear glasses and these on ear headphones are a delight to wear.
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whoa!
Wow, I've seen a couple of these on the streets around town, but I didn't know that's how you assemble the earphone driver assemblies to the headband!
Totally blown away :cyclops:.
And I really liked your review too, you should put it up on head-fi.

Love my HD's, have four different cords and headbands for them. Considering getting the Ultras soon. Nice Review!

Gabewalters said:
Love my HD's, have four different cords and headbands for them. Considering getting the Ultras soon. Nice Review!
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Now having them for a while, I can say the clarity is there, but the Bass is a bit less than the HD's. If you like the HD's bass, then stick with them. IMO it's not worth the upgrade if you are happy with your HD's and enjoy your bass.
For me, I enjoy clarity and like to hear the ranges, I just like it clear-er then normal, but that's personal preference. If clarity is what you want, sacrificing a bit of bass, then these are for you, but if you are absolutely happy with the HD's then I'd say stick with it.

Updated: Headset for my new Nexus 4

Hi all,
I'm still looking for a decent headset for my Nexus 4. I've gone through browsing/reviewing many products this week, and I was dead certain I was going to get these SkullCandy Headsets but then found out the Mic is incompatible with Android phones.
I'm dead certain these 3 below are compatible with my Android device, please help me decide which one, thank you!
Samsung EHS-61 (£10.00)
http://www.samsungdirect.com/uk/products/accessories/mobile-devices/samsung/70
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Apple EarBuds MB770G/B (£14.00)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_earbuds
Audio Technica ATH-C505iS (£14.50)
http://www.audiotechnicashop.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=91_87&product_id=330
Now, the Audio Technica one is a new discovery, I was browsing around today and I spotted this one on Amazon/Ebay but is cheapest on their main site which suits me fine.
I can get the Samsung's for £10, Apple EarBuds for £14 and Audio Technica for £14 also.
Please advise on which one you think is better and why. In my head, I think the Audio Technica would be best, why? I've heard people say the Apple EarBuds sound isn't all that, they break easily the cap on the earbud itself and where the wire goes into the actual earbud there is no protection, one bit of a pull and you could damage the earphone. Samsung seems the cheapest option out there, this is probably a freebie with most of the older Samsung's, I think this may be the S2 or S3 headset.
Audio Technica has a Sensitivity of 102dB, the Samsung has a Sensitivity of 105dB and the Apple EarBuds have a Sensitivity of 109dB.
Sorry, didn't expect to write so much, hopefully I can get some good feedback from you all

what about iphone 5's earbuds much better than the 4S ones but don't expect the controls to work though

Blackwolf10 said:
what about iphone 5's earbuds much better than the 4S ones but don't expect the controls to work though
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I've heard that the Apple EarBuds don't really fit all ears and you can't use the standard foam/cotton caps on them to make it a bit more bigger for fit, also they are quite hard so can make your ears hurt if in for long. Read this from reviews.

Updated the whole thread, please advise, would love to order one of the 3 today after good feedback, cheers!

The audio tech... H are really good earbuds . Look at the reviews
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium

I have a pair of OLD AT's and they are great for clarity, but literally NO bass. I cannot vouch for these though, sorry.
But I kinda like the a-jays one+
http://www.jays.se/a-jays-one-plus?___SID=U

You could definitely look into the senhiser range. I personally have a pair, mic less as I don't like in line microphones, and they are amazing.
The dB count on these can go up to a wopping 120, that's what mine do anyways. Definitely check them out!
Oh and I forgot to say, I brought mine for £10 but a good pair with mic can be around £20
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You could definitely look into the senhiser range. I personally have a pair, mic less as I don't like in line microphones, and they are amazing.
The dB count on these can go up to a wopping 120, that's what mine do anyways. Definitely check them out!
Oh and I forgot to say, I brought mine for £10 but a good pair with mic can be around £20
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Do add some links for me on where I can purchase at this price, I'm impressed. I do love Sennheiser too.

How do I feel about Axgio Sprint?-An review about Axgio Sprint

Maybe you have a lot of electronics on your hand, such as smart phones、tablets、smart watchs and so on. So you surely need a pair of good earphone to fit with them.
Specially if you love playing sports like running or workout with listening to music ,a pair of bluetooth headphone is wonderful for you. Now I am anxious to recommend you a new product-Axgio Sprint which is marked bluetooth sports headphone .It can be your good friend when you run or exercise ,which you can trust me completely. Next,I will share my experience using the headphone with you.
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Comfort
The comfort of the headphone impressed me most. It has two memory ear tips ,that means the ear tips can adjust the shape and size by themselves according to your ear canal. And you can choose the most suitable earbuds ,because there are 7 pair Memory (S/M/L) & Silicone (XS/S/M/L) ear tips, specially designed a XS size Silicone ear tips for people having smaller ear canal than average, so you don't have to readjust them endlessly, it's the perfect workout buddy .
I climbed the mountains last saturday ,and I listened to the music with wearing the earphone long for four hours while climbing the mountains .And it did surprise me that my ears didn't feel uncomfortable after a long time wearing the headphone, compared with past experience with other earphones.
Performance
When it comes to the performance of the headphone ,I can promise you it won't let you down. One feature of this pair of headphone is its isolating stereo sound. It produces rich, detailed sound across the audible spectrum. Whether you’re listening to classic rock, soulful jazz, or the bright airy sounds of an orchestra, it's going to sound great coming from the Axgio sprint.
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What is most important is that this pair of headphone is especially designed for workout or running. Think about that ,when you run or make a workout with listening to the music which can make you more energetic or exciting, a pair of bluetooth headphone just meets all your demand. The Axgio Sprint is designed with over-the-ear earphone line that can be adjusted to your ear shapes, which makes the earphone stabler, and you won't worry about it drops when you exercise.
According to my experience, the Axgio Sprint can last at least 8 hours when you listen to music, it's great considering its compact size.

Here is a news about Axgio Sprint which specially mentioned its battery life.It' s a truth that the long battery life of Axgio is indeed a marked feature.http://www.geeksnack.com/2015/09/18/bluetooth-earphones-with-great-battery-life-for-40/

I got one from http://www.tinydeal.com/axgio-px3294a-p-156223.html, The bass performance is decent among the sports headphone, although less resistant to sweat than my jaybird which cost me more than 100 dollar, it is good considering its long battery life.

kraceyC said:
I got one from http://www.tinydeal.com/axgio-px3294a-p-156223.html, The bass performance is decent among the sports headphone, although less resistant to sweat than my jaybird which cost me more than 100 dollar, it is good considering its long battery life.
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I got mine on amazon,it seems cheaper on tinydeal.

Here is a review i saw on head-fi,which is much better and specific than mine.http://www.head-fi.org/products/axg...earpiece-headset-with-mic-black/reviews/14073

[Review]MPOW Armor Plus Bluetooth Speaker *Many Pics inside*

Hello,
I got this nice Bluetooth Speaker from <MODERATOR EDITED - SPAM LINK REMOVED> for an honest and unbiased review. I was excited to try this item since I like rugged type of gear
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From the looks of it, these Speakers look like some sort of military type of equipment.
The whole device feels pretty heavy and solid which is a good sign. The case is rugged and uses iron frames, metal speaker meshes and is stabilized by a strong TPU rubber. The case structure is very tough and also water resistant which makes it great for outdoors usage while eg. having a nice BBQ.
I´m confident that this device might survive some severe drops but I won´t perform any torture tests like these
The build quality is excellent, the packaging itself also makes you feel that you´ve obtained a high grade item and not something cheap.
This item might survive one drop out of a plane without a parachute because of how good it´s protected inside the box
Accessories:
1x USB Cord (USB Type A - Micro-USB-B)
1x Audio Cable (3,5mm - 3,5mm Stereo coaxial)
1x User Manual
1x Nylon Bag
1x Nylon Rope
In order to charge this device you need a additional USB charger which is not included. Just use a USB charger which can deliver about 5W (5V @ 1A) and you´re good to go. I guess that most guys here have spare chargers they can use
Pictures:
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Tests:
This device is very intuitive to use and the user manual is easy to read too.
I charged this device with my DIY power supply and measured a current of exactly 1A. If you charge the device and also play some music, the current might rise up to about 1.1A.
What I like about these speakers is the fact that you can also use them with a wired connection through a standard 3.5mm Stereo cable.
You can simply connect them with any headphone jack of every device. These Speakers can also be great companions for your Notebook and replace the tiny built in Speakers
The Bluetooth Connection is stable, even if you move away a few meters from the speakers with your phones. I´ve tried a connection with my Nexus 5 (2013) and Nexus 6P and didn´t have any problems.
You can use your phone or these Speakers in order to swipe through music tracks or answer calls.
What´s also nice to have is the possibility to share the integrated 5200mAh Battery Cells which feed the Bluetooth Speaker in order to charge your mobile devices if you´re out of juice. This could come in handy in emergency situations if you don´t have any extra Power Bank with you.
You would be able to charge devices at a current of max. 2A which sounds great.
Assuming that the charging circuit used in this device works at a efficiency level of around 88%, you might expect a usable capacity of about 3386mAh which could be used to charge your devices
You have to keep in mind that this is just a close approximation and only works out if you use all the juice for charging only.
Did I forget anything? The Nylon Bag and the Nylon Rope included with these Speakers also help you to transport this device without scuffing the nice case
Sound Quality:
Now comes the tough question, does this item also sound great? These Speakers are quite small in comparison to some active PC Speakers but they deliver quite a unexpected punch.
To be honest, you have to compare these Speakers with similar gear in order to rate their performance. Don´t compare them with your 1000W Hifi Stereo System which would win by far but also costs a lot more and cannot be carried around in your backpack
The lows are very strong, the mids are well balanced and the highs are soft. Even if you crank up the max volume, you won´t hear any distortions. These Speakers are very loud which is really impressive.
The tonal quality isn´t dull and not very bright sounding either. It reminds me somehow of older Hifi equipment from the 80´s which also sounds a bit stronger in the lows frequency range and offers softer mids and highs. I think that the results are very well balanced.
I´ve tried these Speakers with various types of music and it´s really a pleasure to listen to them. This is nice since I intend to use them outdoors and can hardly await the summer to come
When it comes to preferences, all people are different. I can´t guarantee that you might also like the sound quality as well as I do, this is why I can only tell my own impressions.
In conclusion, <MODERATOR EDITED - SPAM LINK REMOVED> has designed some serious Bluetooth Speakers which deliver some unexpected performance and tonal punch as well.
I hope that I could help some of you to have a closer look at these Bluetooth Speakers if you´re looking for some rugged companions for your phones as well

If Galaxy Buds are "In-Ear" earphones, then what are AirPods?

Hello, I'm actually looking for some kind of Airpods alternative, but all the "AirPods killers" are NOT AIRPODS. What do I mean?
Have you ever noticed how almost only Airpods are the ones that does not actually go deep inside your ear to create that vacuum seal, but they still called In-Ear type earphones? Because of this naming confusion I can't find real Airpods killers for Android.
Unfortunately I can't use almost any earphones in a marked, just like Galaxy Buds, because the "vacuum" in your ear starts getting lose and the sound goes bad, bass is lost and I have to keep fixing them like forever, especially when running.
Airpods hold fine, they sound the same no matter if I run or chill or whatever. Airpods surprised me cause they have bass without needing to seal the ear, but bass and sound overall is not as strong as I would like to.
I also tested Huawei freebuds 3, they sound better than Airpods, bass is stronger, but still.. just not quite cutting it, not enough volume.
I use Viper4Android FX, tested many different options to squeeze everythin of it, still lack of volume and bass.
Do you guys know any other earphones I should check that does not use those rubbers?
Smol illustration to get the idea lol
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I believe those are just called in ear too. I know Razer has the hammerhead buds but I don't think those are any good tbh

Btw I tried the Airpods pro yesterday and ended up getting them. They do have the rubber tips but they feel so different! No pressure in my ears and the sound and noise cancelling is great! It really surprised me because the shape of my right ear usually prevents me from wearing in ears properly. The tips are oval, not round like most are

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Btw I tried the Airpods pro yesterday and ended up getting them. They do have the rubber tips but they feel so different! No pressure in my ears and the sound and noise cancelling is great! It really surprised me because the shape of my right ear usually prevents me from wearing in ears properly. The tips are oval, not round like most are
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Thanx! But I watched a lot or reviews on them, usually youtubers say that they sound pretty similar as standard Airpods, but with a little richer sound, just because they seal the canals now. Can it be true?
Cause to me, the original Airpods sound OK, but nothing that fascinating idk.
I also really got tempted to try Sony WF-1000XM3, many folks say they deliver great sound and they have two types of tips, ones of them are some new rubber type, maybe those would hold great..
Anybody tested WF-1000XM3 how they hold in ears? Do they stay in same tight air seal position when you move? Thanx

In ear tampons

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Anybody tested WF-1000XM3 how they hold in ears? Do they stay in same tight air seal position when you move? Thanx
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I did, and I had the same issue as with the Soundcore Liberty 2 pro's.
They are just too heavy and big so while walking around you get this (what's the word) booming sound in your ears from your steps.
I also move around a lot and tilt my head to work under a car dashboard and such and never stay in that well, and because they are big they are easy to knock out of your ears with your shoulders.
Also tried foam eartips which worked better, but putting them in is a pain and it's not all that comfortable having foam expand in your ears.
I used to use the original airpods as daily driver but they sucked while using both buds cause I never could get the same fit and same sound in both ears so I used them mainly for podcasts and stuff in one ear.
The pro's have been great so far.
One thing to keep in mind with the pro's is that in order to update them you need a iphone (but the firmware they come with is fine) and you need a additional app for the battery status.
Reconnecting isn't really a thing either on android with these, so If you walk out of range and back again you probably have to tick the airpods in the bt settings (where my Soundcore buds do this on their own)

airpods are half in-ear where as the airpods pro are full in-ear.