While in the headphones’ DeepSleep function, it can even maintain battery for five or six months! If one uses the PRO 2 for just a few hours a day, it can go without charging for more than a week, coming as what I believe to be one of its most important conveniences. With a three-hour or less charging time, the device retained nearly 24 hours of use with no connectivity issues.
Overall, the listening experience was very enjoyable, and one that I’d imagine would be absolutely stellar for the non-audiophile.Īs far as battery life goes, the PRO 2 is truly in a league of its own. The bass frequencies were warm without being overpowered, the mids were strong and natural sounding, and highs were clean despite lacking slightly in the crispness I’ve found in similar models. What I found was very satisfying, especially when considering the modest $199 price tag of the headphones. With my customizable listening environment set in place, I visited the song that I always use to test the sound quality and balance of new sound systems. The option to switch between noise cancelling and Open Listening was also something I didn’t know I wanted until I tried it, as I found it useful to listen to the environment around me with heightened sensitivity when waiting for the train to call my stop or for a coffee shop attendant to call my name while my music played on. This being my first pair of over-the-ear headphones, I was pleasantly surprised at how effective it was at removing outside noise from my listening environment. The first thing I noticed when turning on the PRO 2 was the active noise cancellation. The 35% decrease in overall device volume and 15% decrease in weight from the original Backbeats made the entire experience of wearing the PRO 2 cozy and secure.Īs someone who listens to music during nearly all hours of the day, sound quality is always the most important factor for me when deciding on the value of headphones. My sensitive head has often forced me to extend headphone bands above their limit for prolonged use, but the soft mesh of the Pro 2 and extra-padded earcups completely removed the issue. Before I even put them on, I could also tell how comfortable they would be based on the large cushioning and thick band at the top.
Featuring various tones of brown and black, the textured accents and wood paneled plates gave the device a more casual and refined look than the usual combination of silver, chrome and black that I’ve found on most other headphones in the category. Upon opening the packaging, the first things that struck me were the design and aesthetic of the PRO 2. With a foundation centered on the original pair, the PRO 2 succeeded in improving on many of the device’s most core aspects and features while simultaneously innovating and exploring new avenues to make it stand out from the herd. The Backbeat PRO 2 headphones were released to the public on October 18, and came as Plantronics’ worthy follow-up to the original Backbeats based on responses given to them by users and fans. Luckily for me, I was given a front row seat to the newest item in their line of personal music and entertainment devices. Their extensive catalogue of products, ranging from business-focused headsets to gaming headphones, is a testament to their longstanding history as one of the most esteemed and prolific brands in the market. As someone who rarely researches new electronics until my current versions are dysfunctional, I had no idea what kind of strides the more than 50-year-old organization had made since its time providing headsets for Neil Armstrong during his iconic moon landing.
Before trying out Plantronics‘ brand new Backbeat PRO 2 headphones, my knowledge of the company was extremely limited.
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