The acoustic guitar notes in the opening to Yes' "Roundabout" show the BackBeat 500's capable high frequency response. However, just playing this track without even a hint of crackle is an impressive feat in this price range. They don't reach as deep into the sub-bass realm as the pricier JBL E55BT ($99.99 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window), which limits the impact of the beat somewhat. There's have an appreciable amount of force behind them, but it isn't so powerful as to be dangerous at the highest volume levels. On our bass test track, The Knife's "Silent Shout," neither the bass synth notes or kick drum hits distort even at maximum volume. The headphones handle deep bass quite wel. They can also be used in passive, wired mode with the included cable without any battery power at all. The headphones also have a Deep Sleep hibernation mode that will preserve the battery for up to six months if they're left out of range of a paired device. Plantronics says the BackBeat 500 ($29.99 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window) can play music or handle phone calls for up to 18 hours on a charge, though that will vary depending on your volume levels. You won't experience any fatigue from weight or pinching over long listening sessions, though as on-ear headphones they don't block out as much noise as over-ear pairs like the BackBeat PRO 2 ($149.99 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window) (which also feature active noise cancellation). The headphones weigh just 5.6 ounces, and thanks to the memory foam on the earcups, feel very comfortable on the head. (Opens in a new window) Read Our Urbanears Plattan 2 Review Fit and Features The arms connecting the earcups to the headband are metal, with distinct click stops for adjusting fit. The earcups and headband are covered in a smooth, matte plastic on the outside, with faux-leather-wrapped memory foam for the earpads and the underside of the headband. While not quite as stylish as the BackBeat Sense ($311.97 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window), the BackBeat 500 headphones (available in gray, dark gray, and white versions) look and feel surprisingly well-constructed for the price. They don't offer the slick style or powerful sub-bass as our pricier picks, but what you get is still impressive enough to earn Editor's Choice for under-$100 Bluetooth on-ear headphones. These $79.99 headphones are comfortable to wear, friendly on the wallet, and deliver audio performance comparable with options that cost twice as much. The pickings are much slimmer below the $100 line, and that makes the Plantronics BackBeat 500 so surprising. If you can spend that much, there are several excellent choices, like the Marshall Mid Bluetooth ($189.99 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window). The price for very good wireless headphone performance usually falls around $150 to $200. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.
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