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Audiophiles might also feel a bit underwhelmed by the overall sound. It’s not adversely weighted - the bass does come through - but the Beats crowd is unlikely to feel the kind of bounce they would probably expect. The somewhat restrained punch on the lower end of the audio spectrum allows the mids and highs to flourish. Plantronics says it made some adjustments to the EQ for these headphones, and if that is indeed the case, the improvement isn’t anything substantial.

Repeating the process turns them back on. While we felt no reason to, disabling the sensors requires holding the mute and main function button together for four seconds until an audible “smart sensors off” is heard. It’s also the platform for any firmware updates that might come down the pipe.

BACKBEAT PRO 2 WINDOWS

That is meant for the Hub app on Windows and MacOS, where certain settings, like the language, audio alerts, and more can be changed. It’s limited in scope because it doesn’t allow users to make significant changes to any settings.

BACKBEAT PRO 2 ANDROID

Using NFC tap-pairing on an Android device was even faster.Ī free iOS and Android app called PLT Hub is Plantronics’ mobile tool for learning its products, including the BackBeat Pro 2. They go into auto-pairing mode when you turn them on, and we had them paired with an iPhone in less than 60 seconds.

There isn’t much setup required with these headphones.

Battery life is rated at an impressive 24 hours of runtime, with up to 21 days of standby power, and a DeepSleep hibernation that could last up to six months if left on by accident. There were no real cutouts or lags that hindered the listening experience. We were able to listen to music in the basement streaming from a phone charging in a bedroom two floors above.

BACKBEAT PRO 2 BLUETOOTH

The BackBeat Pro 2 extends the Bluetooth range from traditional 33 feet to 100 feet, which is just what you want from wireless cans. We’ll get to that a little later, but we tended to agree. There are two noise-cancelling microphones inside that make up the ANC feature, and these do kick in to make phone calls clearer on both ends. Rounding everything out on this side is a 3.5mm jack and mute button. The power and Bluetooth toggle is on the side of the right ear cup, and inside is a capacitive sensor that pauses audio when the headphones are removed, and starts it back up when you put them back on. A double-tap calls back the last caller, and holding it down can access Siri for iPhone users, though we weren’t successful in making this work with either Google Now or the new Google Assistant using a Pixel XL smartphone. The right ear cup has a large function button used to make or take calls with a simple tap.

The somewhat restrained punch in the bass allows the mids and highs to flourish.

BACKBEAT PRO 2 PLUS

Accessories include a 3.5mm audio cable for wired input, a charging cable, plus the quick start guide and warranty information. Underneath is a fabric case with two zippered compartments - the larger one for the headphones themselves, and the smaller one for cables and accessories. Sliding out the main black box, the headphones are nestled in wrapping paper with the ear cups folded flat to reduce the overall footprint. The BackBeat Pro 2 come in a box that is noticeably smaller than their predecessor’s, especially when it comes to the depth. Corralling all that goodness for a price point of just $200, Plantronics has put together impressive value worth a closer look. Now, Plantronics is back with the BackBeat Pro 2, a successor pair of cans that shed an impressive amount of size and weight, while improving comfort, performance, and wireless range. One of those products was the BackBeat Pro, an impressive pair of over-ear wireless headphones, with active noise-cancellation and serious battery life. Plantronics has been known for audio products made for the work environment, but the company’s impressive inroads into the consumer audio space in the last few years have caught our attention.

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