The playback controls have a rubber finish which makes them easy to identify. And where a snare drum is employed, I could clearly hear the expected snap at the end, a nice touch for a midrange product. On EDM tracks, the base packs a punch without being distorted, and other high and low tones aren't lost. These headphones handle bass particularly well.
A live version of "Born to Run" sounds robust, with the roar of the crowd present but not overpowering the band the original studio version sounds just as good. And being a fan of Bruce Springsteen, listened to a bunch of his tracks. The Man's "Feel It Still." Taylor Swift's hit "Shake It Off" sounds great, with clear definition between the different drums and horns with the vocals on top. That same all-around-your-head effect is there with Imagine Dragons' "Whatever It Takes" and with Portugal. The mid-song bass drop combining electronic beats, drums, and some vocals sound balanced. Vocals clearly stand out on a separate track and represent a really lovely higher tone. There is a clear definition between high and low tones, as the deeper chimes are contrasted against the backing drum beat. The opening tones that echo from left to right replicate well. I'm not saying it's the best beat drop I've ever heard or the most accurate to in-studio sound, but for the price, you're getting a great sound experience.Īlessia Cara's version of "How Far I’ll Go" from Disney’s Moana offers a surround-sound experience on the Fit 500.
Similar to my experience with the in-ear Skullcandy JIB Wireless earbuds, the Plantronics BackBeat Fit 500 sound great. Since the Fit 500 don't have in-line playback controls, Plantronics put them on the left ear cup. But at $99, the BackBeat Fit 500 are damn comfortable for extended use. In the end, are there more comfortable headphones out there? Sure. Both the Fit 500 and Fit 505 include a carrying pouch, a micro USB charging cable, an audio cable, and a stack of instructions. The headphones have a layer of p2i nano-coating for water and sweat resistance I used them in a drizzle with no issue. There are also playback controls in a rubbery mold on the outside of the left ear cup - this material choice makes it easy to navigate the buttons. The left side has a micro USB charging port, a headphone jack, and a volume rocker along the side.
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A power switch that doubles for Bluetooth pairing, an LED button, and a button for starting or stopping phone calls are on the right ear cup. Each is marked with an L or an R on the inside to signify which ear you'll want to put them on. The ear cups do a 180-degree swivel, which lets you wear the FIT 500 around your neck or lay them flat on a table. The padding easily comes off for cleaning as well. At first blush they look a bit small, but ultimately fit comfortably I got used to wearing them after just a few songs. On the flip side, the ear cups have ample padding that makes them quite comfortable. Overall, the band has some stretch to it, and flexes more than The Rock’s headphones from Under Armour. It certainly takes a few days to get used to, and it might cause discomfort, depending on the size of your head. There's cushioning at the top of the band, but it doesn't extend down beyond the top of your head - an odd design choice being that you'll have plastic resting against the sides of your head.
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The top band does not fold, so unlike most over-ear headphones, these can't be slimmed down into a more portable form factor. Plantronics opted not to add too much padding to the top band.
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