18.12.2016

Of course, it begins as soon as one lifts the box: a perfect size that fits nicely in one’s hands with the lovely finish and graphics, nice little icons down the edge of people who, before you, have found and placed trust in this product. Then comes the little flap that one pulls to release the magnetic clasp and there you have the clear plastic cover protecting the gorgeous contents with the subtle yet up-to-the-minute styling of turquoise and silver. The wires and ear-bud drivers are located tantalisingly on the bright-white former that itself has a lovely tactile feel. In the centre the little charging cradle and the slight bulge in the track that contains the wires to accommodate the slim and elliptical control unit.Prise it all loose carefully and there it rests with a restrained yet robust elegance in one’s grasp.The headphones feel light and dainty but one realises that this is because of the technical and uncompromising stance that has been taken to create a product of the quality hinted at by the box and presentation. It never disappoints in such an arena. The App loads up effortlessly for Android or IPhone and pairing takes place within seconds of power on. The headphones come partially charged and also the wonderful little docking station acts as a USB interface but also has a battery within to charge the headphones and did so pretty quickly. Perfect if one is away from power. Voice messages tell you the state of charge and that power is on or more redundantly that power is off. The control lozenge adjust the volume and can also advance or replay a track and also allows one to use one’s phone. The Bluetooth interface appears to have been enhanced with extended options such as simultaneous pairing with two buds, it will remember up to 8 devices and will also connect to two devices simultaneously. The MySound App offers further enhancement.As one delves deeper there are little bags containing many ear-bud options (s,m,l) for that perfect fit and also ear fins that allow one to position the device either over or under ear and then tiny cable management clips, a shirt clip, and tiny bobbins to take up any redundant wire for a perfect and comfortable fit. There is a nice little sprung, self-closing pouch to retain all the buds the clips and ear fins for future or another’s use.Lastly, but most importantly is the sound which is as promised by such a product, and such a presentation, entirely as one would expect – excellent. The range too is more than adequate and the fitting and lightness of the product always comfortable, never intrusive, perfectly adjustable and always brilliant quality whether one is sitting quietly, in the gym or running outdoors. So, a brilliant, well thought out and ergonomically successful and practical product that also delivers effortless usability, comfort and quality. A perfect Christmas present for someone special. 5 stars with my thanks.

28.11.2016

These are very expensive headphones that help to justify their price with excellent sound quality. They are delivered in premium packaging with a magnetic close box. Inside there are rather a lot of accessories including; auxiliary battery / charger, short USB to micro-USB charging cable, 3 pairs of different sized "Comply" ear tips, 3 pairs of different sized silicon ear tips, 3 pairs of different sized silicon ear fins, two cord clips, a shirt clip; an instruction booklet along with a safety / warranty booklet and a small branded case to keep them all in. The headphones have a limited warranty for 2 years (from Logitech!)They charge both the headphones and the auxiliary battery in the charger via micro SD in the charger.This is one of the issues because if you haven't got the charger with you or lose it you cannot charge the headphones directly. The headphones have a claimed battery life of 4 hours with the battery in the charger offering an additional 4 hours.Looking at the ear buds I chose the silicon ones, the "Comply" ones are memory foam and have a finite life but do reduce noise leakage and are more comfortable for some. The ear fins fitted my ears well which is not always the case and can be arranged in either the "under ear" or "over ear" position. The headphones are slim and compact as well as being comfortable to wear but you can feel the weight of the dongle, especially if the auxiliary battery is connected which is not too bad in normal use but distracting when running for example.The headphones paired easily with my Android phone and Apple iPod and are equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 that can pair with multiple devices or share a single device between two headphones. I nice feature is they verbally give the percentage charge when turned on so that you know whether they are fully charged or about to die. The inline remote gives control over your wireless music with volume buttons and track advance while also allowing for phone calls with the built-in microphone and you can hold the pause/play button to activate Siri on iPhones or iPads. There is also the Jaybird MySound downloadable app that allows you to adjust the sound and set up pre-sets.The sound quality was excellent and they are the best sounding Bluetooth headphones I have heard. The treble and mid range are detailed without being harsh and the bass is deep yet defined without being boomy. When you look at their compact size and the fact they are using Bluetooth this is a real achievement. That said the other Bluetooth headphones I am comparing them with are much cheaper and premium wired ones I have used such as Klipsch Image sound almost as good.So overall these are great sounding headphones but with a price to match.

15.12.2016

There are lots of things I like about these headphones.They are beautifully packaged and when headphones cost this much I expect quality packaging, and it is; the manufacturer has a really good eye for detail here and the earphones themselves also have a pleasing aesthetic and look very stylish.They come with a range of fins, and ear-buds (silicon and foam) in a wide variety of sizes so it's very easy to find a fit that is both comfortable and keeps the earphones in place when on the move. They are light weight to wear and the clothes clip is very welcome to keep the wire in place as it does have a tendency to stray and catch on clothes when in motion.This is something I've always found to be an issue with thinner wire headphones like these over the ribbon type - the latter being my preference usually.They have been connected to an iPad and a iPhone 6s with no issues. Set up was very easy and I found that I was able to take calls, interact with Siri (nice surprise, wasn't expecting that), skip tracks, adjust volume (all the usual) very intuitively without having to refer to the manual. Initially I was disappointed with the sound quality because as others have said, it sounded quite tinny however once I downloaded the app I was able to improve this significantly. Via the app there several pre-sets on the dashboard home page, but if you click on to 'discover' you'll find a lot more with the option to save them to the home page. They are all customisable, plus there is the option to create your own. Given I listen to anything from classical to electro-rock, house to punk, new age to jungle (you get the picture!) I really appreciate being able to have this level of customisation. The sound quality isn't exceptional, but is it is very good though it's only fair to say it's only because of the app and the ability to customise the levels that make these better than the Mpow Swift's I was using previously.The charge is held well by the headphones and have easily been getting 4 hours out of them on a full charge depending on what I'm doing (ie just listening to music or taking/making calls/winding up Siri etc as well). I think the charging clip is a really nice feature on this product and I can see that this will really come into it's own on the beach next year.All in all these are nice little headphones and I like them a lot. Are they worth the price tag? Honestly, I would never spend this much money on headphones, and whilst I'm no expert I imagine you can get the same/more for less. That said, with the bells and whistles the app provides and if your're comfortable spending this much, going on the strength of the reviews you probably won't be disappointed.

10.12.2016

I have owned these headphones for over two weeks and feel that they have been rigorously tested by my family. Both my wife (iphone) and son (Android) have downloaded the app to use the earphones with their mobile handsets and whilst I haven't got an app for my Blackberry passport, I can confirm that the headphones linked in and operated fine with all three of these. In addition, i have lined them into my Amazon Fire tablet and my ipad 2; no problems with either tablet either.From a charging perspective, charging is easy and I can confirm that on a recent mid haul flight, I was able to use them throughout the flight without any interruptions and at this new stage,

28.5.2018

I have small ears and find that in-ear buds can be problematic. In recent years, manufacturers have recognised that a one-size fits all approach does not work and have provided different sized attachments to allow for a certain amount of customisation and Jaybird have done so with the Freedom Special Edition earphones I received and have been testing over the last few days.When my Jaybirds first arrived and I tried them, they wouldn't stay in my ears and that was just sitting and not even moving around let alone exercising! I soon discovered the pouch with the extra attachments and was able to swap out the pieces so I had smaller earbuds which fitted my ears more confortably.

25.7.2017

Purchased these for use in the gym, where I found that I needed to really crank the volume up to drown out whatever is playing over the loudspeakers. I debated others, but liked how unobtrusive these looked compared to other wireless options.You'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to the fit. As well as silicone tips in various sizes, Jaybird also generously include Comply foam tips and the "wings" you see in the picture which are made from a soft rubber and help hold the each earbud in place. The Comply foam tips work well enough. You squeeze them then put each earbud in before the foam expands. This creates a comfortable and secure fit which helps block out background noise as well as sound leakage.

26.1.2019

I have bought several sets of Bluetooth earphones in the last few years and I have been disappointed with them all. The "neckband" type is great during the Summer but not so good when wearing a coat and scarf. Other sets have heavy earpieces that are constantly trying to escape from your ears. Some fit well but the music quality isn't very good.What do I like about the Freedoms? They are very light and comfortable and a joy to wear. The sound quality is pretty good especially if you use the app and download new profiles to suit your music preferences. This is a great way of allowing you to tune the earphones to your preference and you can easily swap profiles if listening to different types of music.

21.1.2017

I was looking at wireless headphones for the gym for a while. I've always preferred in-ear buds over bigger overhead headphones due to the lighter weight and freedom of movement with overall less bulkiness. The more discreet look is definitely my preference.When looking at other similar options from Beats, Jabra, Plantronics, etc, the Jaybirds seemed the obvious choice due to the fact they offered a full seal in the ear instead of 'floating tips'. Those kind tips are safer for runners, as the allow ambient noise to enter, but in the gym I prefer to block out the outside world and have a clearer sound with deeper base. Not to mention, a better seal also means you don't have to turn up the volume as high!

11.1.2017

In my lifetime I have gone through many headphones (rightly or wrongly I personally refer to them to them as earpieces) but the one thing I have often dreamt about owning was a set which didn’t have those annoying wires attached. Annoying for three reasons – 1) The wires get in the way 2) The wires tie you down to the item they are connected to meaning that you have to either carry it around with you or have to stay in one place and 3) The connections to the jack-plug and the earpieces are weak spots, meaning that they are easily broken, which is why I have managed to go through so many headphones. Up to a few years ago actually owning wireless headphones was nothing more than a pipe-dream for me but now,

12.12.2016

I have a terrible time with earphones, and usually find them unbearably uncomfortable. In my search for a pair I can wear for more than ten minutes without ending up in a lot of discomfort, I came across the Jaybird Freedom Wireless Bluetooth Headphones. And what a lovely pair of earphones they are!They come with three sizes of bud coverings of two different materials (foam and silicone) and stabilising ear fins (depending on whether you want to wear them over or under your ears), so they should fit just about anyone. The foam buds are supposedly for sport, but I’ve been using them routinely and they’re very comfortable – I can easily have them in for upwards of two hours,

17.6.2018

Having tried these out at rest and while running, I find my experience overall positive, but not perfect. These headphones are fit inside the ear, but instead of ipod style buds that fit in the ear, they also have ‘wings’ which curve inside the outer year giving extra ‘grip’. The basic headphones are light and easy to forget about while wearing, with a wire joining each ear piece, on which is a small control bar. On this control bar there is an extra component which must be clicked on to allow charging, and can be left on to allow for longer battery life (about double). I found leaving it on however felt slightly cumbersome if running – though ok at rest.When using, switching on or off or syncing with Bluetooth,

6.1.2017

Since upgrading to an iPhone 7 I've been looking for a decent set of wireless in-ear earphones. I use them primarily to walk to the station each day and commute on the train. About a month ago I purchased a set of Bose QC30's as they had great reviews for their noice cancelling abilities. After a few days I sent them back as I found the neckband annoying and that the wind noise was amplified when using outdoors. Over Christmas I purchased the all new Apple Air Buds. Love the way they connected and the nifty little charging case, however the sound was not ground-breaking and I was concerned that they could easily get lost, so they went back! After continuing looking for a decent set of earphones and reading lots of reviews,

27.12.2016

Edited after using for a year: if you pay attention to the ear-bud fit, these really are a cracking pair of earphones. The problem I had with the bass-heavy sound was solved when I downloaded the Jaybird app - using one of the "Audiophile" presets gave me the clearer sound I prefer. I've also managed a year without losing the charger - overall, happy to revisit and revise my rating to five stars.The sound, after a few days of bedding in, is appealing. Maybe a little bass-heavy, which was a surprise to me, and they lack the openness of the Sennheisers - but then that's a lot to do with them being in, not on ears.I didn't have any problems with the Bluetooth reception, and pairing with an iPhone,

8.1.2017

Before I purchased Jaybird Freedom I was using the Jaybird X2 which I personal wasn't impressed with especially the sound quality or the fit of the headphones as they never felt secure in my ears and back noise would leak into the sound even with all the ear pieces.So was a bit wary of purchasing another set from Jaybird, especially with the high price tag but after reading various online reviews I decide to purchase these, I have to say I was really surprised as the sound and the fit was really impressive.The sound quality of these is much more defined than X2 and with the app they really come into their own You can either custom the listening experience to suit your taste or pick one from

9.6.2018

Just an OK set of earbuds. I just use them for non-physical activities (Not exercising – just sitting on a bus or train or walking round town) so I can’t comment on the sweat proof aspect really, suffice to say I haven’t had a problem. There’s a selection of earbud and clip sizes to choose from and I tried them all before settling on what I thought was the best fit. The clips to shorten the lead (cord management clips) are a bit fiddly and I stopped using them. I’m intrigued with the idea of having another power source to add another 4 hours play on to the existing 4 hours but I’m wondering why they couldn’t just make a power source that lasts 8 hours in the first place.

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