Warning, long read ahead. Final paragraph for a tl;dr
Budget headphones are always a gamble, and I've had god awful luck finding a pair or bluetooth earbuds that last more than a few months. I've had these for a few weeks and can say with some certainty that I didn't make a mistake. I wear these at work (I work in the woodshop at my factory, where saws and other machines are creating a lot of noise) and they stay in place great, they don't cancel out every sound but enough that I don't worry about hearing loss. Something a lot of budget headphones do is use plastic parts on the side extenders (to make the headphones longer/shorter and to fold them in), these are metal so they'll last longer. I wear a hat at work and wear glasses, these fit around my hat and don't create pressure on my ears with my glasses.
Pros: Great sound quality, great battery life (one charge will last over 2 days, haven't tried pushing 3), durable construction, great fit, good connectivity range (I'm able to leave my phone about 50-75ft away and still have a good connection). I think I saw a review saying they weren't good if you're making a call, the couple of calls I've placed/taken with these on have been clear on both my end and their end. I'm not dismissing that reviewer, I'm just saying I don't have that issue with mine.
Cons: Now I won't give a list, but I'll just explain what I'm not fond of. Side controls. Every other bluetooth headset I've had (some on-ear, mostly earbuds) contain side controls that are on the left side. These are on the right, and for a few days that threw me off. The buttons also take some fumbling around as they didn't feel too pronounced and they're right next to where the ear-cup is connected to the headset. I'm sure it was done with cosmetic reasons in mind, but if I had to offer a suggestion on where to place the buttons, same button design but on the ear-cups themselves. I love everything else this headset has to offer, except the side buttons. Also the silver detailing around the padding is painted plastic, and after setting mine down a few times there's a chip or 2 in the paint. Realistically you don't see it if you'd see me wearing them, but if you inspect closely you'll see the chips and scratches. The silver strip is a small detail (like maybe 1/16" wide), but I figured I'd mention it. They also do get hot, but they're borderline earmuffs...I haven't found a single pair of either on-ear or over-ear that remedy that. But when my work environment is about 80F with no air circulating, it's something I don't notice. The last thing I'm not too thrilled about is there's only 2 modes when you turn them on, connected and pairing vs the usual I've come to expect of connected, connecting, and pairing. So basically you either have you're device open to be connected to by anyone's device or you are connected to your device, no middle ground of "please only pair with devices I've synced to".
On a side note, I went to order these and in the time I stalled to purchase them they went out of stock. I emailed customer support asking when they would be back in, and while I wasn't given a date they said they would tell me when they were back in (a few days later ultimately). They did actually email me back saying they were in stock again a couple days later. So customer support is helpful and will respond in a fairly timely manner.
Overall, would I recommend them? For $45, yeah. Over-ear headphones aren't as common to find as on-ear in my research, and finding a good bargain price pair isn't something easy (I've returned a few marketed as over-ear when they were actually on-ear and sucked). These may be slightly above the true "bargain hunter" price range of about $20-$30, but it's worth it. I can only hope Tribit keeps the design and price just about the same going forward, and I'll be a return customer for the XFree Tune 2.
These headphones have far exceeded my sound quality expectations! As someone who worked in professional audio when I was in college, I am quite picky about sound quality. These headphones deliver a spectacular full range of audio! I am able to be fully immersed in music, or have a nice quiet background of music to help me relax or focus. They are comfortable and block just enough ambient noise so that I don't feel completely unaware of my surroundings, but there is also no interruption! It takes a little bit to adapt to the finger holds required to push just 1 button at a time on the ear piece, but it works. They pair & re-connect flawlessly among multiple devices. They come in a very nice zippered case with all necessary cables (although you will need a wall adapter for charging). The only downside is the system volume. "Power On" "Power Off" type notifications & beeps are VERY LOUD. I recommend wearing the headphones around your neck during those. Tribit has also been very responsive to my emails, so I feel comfortable purchasing their products! Overall, I HIGHLY recommend these XFree Tune Headphones!
Design ergonomics is good. You can use it for longer periods without making you and your ears uncomfortable and is not as heavy as my expensive headphones. Passive noise isolation is great and adequate, so you can use them for studying in a public place like coffee shops , libraries or restaurants. I hate active noise cancellation it gives me a headache basically it tones and tightens Your eardrums to drown the noise and takes out some of the headphone sounds. So passive cancellation is better for me as this one has. Crisp mids and highs so you can hear voices and instruments playing clearly and has lots of details. Sound has a very solid bass so hip hop, House music and even modern pop music will sound rich. Charge as it says may last upto 40 hours, that’s really superb. Buttons are well place and unlikely be press accidentally, which is better than those other headphones that has touch sensitive surface or buttons facing the side surface. Big right and left letters which helps. The oil rubber surface feels and is way better that the shiny ones or leather ones . Earmuffs are very soft. With the Jack it’s better sounding like a reference headphone. Now I have a new go to headphones and will probably be kept next to my bed side table or study room.
First, I am surprised they don't show a picture of the nice rubberized soft-sided case that comes with the device. There is one in reviews, so I won't add one.
I purchased these after reading a CNET review adding them to a list of $200-$300 headphones with the same tagline I used. You can say for the money you can't get a better deal, but here it should be "for a lot more money you can't get a better deal". I'm am not an audiophile, so to me, they sound excellent. I didn't buy them for use on the cell phone or VOIP, but when testing those functions they work great! I don't care about noise canceling, so I never tested it and can't speak to the functionality.
The controls are well placed and intuitive. I never opened or looked at the instructions. The pads are very comfortable. The weight is fine and the construction feels solid and not at all cheap. They come with a nice case, USB cable, and lengthy audio cable. Battery life has not been an issue, but I only use them for a few hours at a time.
I'm very happy with these and don't think I could have made a better purchase for my needs.
Awesome headphone balances bass and treble .nice ear cushion.BUT it finally broke after 1 year of use bought jan 2018 to dec 2018...do know we could get a refund or warranty for this .
Feature Product
- Cnet's Award: Cnet calls it "The Best Headphones for 2019".
- Hi-Fi Stereo Sound: Dual powerful 40mm sound stage drivers deliver true-to-life audio with rich bass that's just like the real thing. Engineered with advanced passive noise reduction, not active noise cancellation (ANC). It could prolong the lifetime of the battery and offers more real sound.
- Comfortable Design: In order to achieve perfect fit and comfortable wearing experience, the wireless headphones were designed with adjustable headband, metallic slider and protein leather the memory-protein cushioned earmuffs. The ergonomic design enables users to work long time without fatigue.
- Never Power off: Built-in rechargeable battery with a full charge of 4 hours enables your beats go on for a whopping 40 hours playtime. You could spend much less time charging and absorb more time enjoying. You could also use it as a wired headphone with the provided audio cable plugged into your earphone jack so the headphone will never power off.
- Excellent Connection & Hands-free Call: CSR chips and Bluetooth 4.1 technology provides quick and stable connection with your device, the device attachment is processed immediately with no waiting. Wireless headphone with a high-quality built-in microphone for hands-free calls, it offers you a quiet environment of connection.
Description
Tribit -- Wireless Audio to Amplify Your Life! Superior Hi-Fi Sound - Tribit XFree Tune over ear headphone deliver true stereo HD sound with rock-solid bass, super-crisp treble. Dual 40mm drivers and extended frequency range bring you the best music experience. Adopted high definition sensitive microphone, it allows you to pick up the incoming phone call, wireless talking, free your both hands.
Never Power Off - Support both wireless and wired modes. Extended high capacity battery provides up to 40 hours continuous music and phone call with wireless. Used as a wired headphone with an audio cable plugged into your earphone jack. Change from wireless headphones to wired headphones in seconds. You could use it at any time and any where, the foldable headset is very suitable for work and travel.
Comfortable Feeling - The comfortable head beam design and the use of cortical earmuffs, so we feel that the over ear bluetooth headphone boasts craftsmanship and comfort of wear. The headset has unique design allows fold neatly into the carry case for easy storage, also make for portable use. Weighs 10.08 Ounces, made of lightweight solid materials, improved structure. Tribit XFree Tune is much lighter (10%-20% lighter) and more comfortable than many other brand headphones.
Advanced Compatibility - Bluetooth 4.1 and CSR chips technology, 1.5x faster than traditional Bluetooth headphones. You could use it up to 33 feet away from your electronic equipment with its wireless Bluetooth technology. Tribit XFree Tune connect seamlessly with all Bluetooth enabled devices, like iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy phones, tablets, laptops and so on.
Warranty -The customer service always here to help you, 30-day money back guarantee, 18-month replacement warranty, lifetime support guarantees. Choose Tribit, No risk.
Please Notes:
1.The Microphone only works in the wireless mode.
2.Music playtime varies by volume level and audio content.
Good product. Overall this headphone sound fantastic. Bought this due to my PX100II does not have bluetooth.
- Bass reproduction: I own a Sennheiser PX100 II. The Tribit Xfree Tune's bass reproduction is comparable to that of PX100 II.
- High note reproduction is comfortable and not harsh. PX100 II is a more warmer headphone as compare to Xfree Tune.
- When listening to vocal, when the source is good then voice do stand out. Else it is still above average for vocal.
- Comfort the pading is soft however due to the the cup is not big hence it press on your ear while listing and after a while your ear will feel a bit of pain. Aesthetic of the headphone look futuristic.
- Bluethooth connectivity is fast. Howver in my environment where my house has lots of wall. The headphone's bluetooth connectivity don't travel far. Love the design where i can use either cable or bluetooth to connect to source. Fantastic battery life.
It’s been four days since my Tribit XFree Tune headphones arrived and I’m thrilled with them. They’re definitely a step up from my previous pair of heaphones (the Mpow 059) in sound quality and comfort.
My experience so far:
• Terrific sound. The treble is clear and crisp; the bass is deep and resonant. The first music I tried out was the Blade Runner 2049 motion picture soundtrack, which has extremely deep bass in most of its tracks; the Tribit handled these exceptionally well, with just a bit of crackle in track 1 ("2049") and track 6 ("Wallace"). (To be fair, even my home theater's subwoofer has a hard time with that movie's deep bass.) I’d say the sound quality is excellent, especially at this price.
• Excellent battery life. The instructions said to give them a full charge before using them, which I did. I’ve since used them for three days, 6–8 hours per day, and am still going on that initial charge. The product description claims they can go 40 hours on a full 4-hour charge; I haven’t gotten that far yet, but they definitely can run for several full days between charges.
• About the right weight. They tip my scale at 291 grams (10.26 oz.), but don’t feel especially heavy when I wear them.
• They’re really comfortable. The headphone cushions fit over my ears instead of resting on top of them, providing modest passive noise isolation. The cushions and top-inside of the headband are memory protein. I found them comfortable for all-day wear without heat build-up and sweating.
• They fold up nicely for convenient storage. The package includes a zippered hard-shell case made from a rubbery synthetic material that provides decent protection from drops and wear (although I don’t know how well it would hold up against crushing). One side of the case includes webbing to hold the (included) USB A-to-micro USB charging cable, male-to-male phono jack, and instructions; there’s also room if I wanted to throw in a small charging brick or other accessories.
• They paired easily and connect to my phone quickly on power-on.
• There are some nice touches, like “L” and “R” being printed in large letters on the mesh over the speakers; this makes it quick and easy to orient the headphones before putting them on.
• The controls are the only mildly disappointing feature. The multi-function button on the front of the right ear can be a little hard to find by touch: There are several “lips” in the physical design that cause it to blend in and make it difficult to feel out quickly. I’ve discovered that the best way to get to this button is to run my finger down the headphone band; the button is along the same ridge. There’s a single rocker control on the back of the right ear that handles volume up/down (short press) and track up/down (long press). I’m not sure if it’s the headphones or my smartphone, but the volume increases and decreases in steps that are too large; I wish there was a little finer control here.
Overall, I'm exceptionally pleased with the Tribit XFree Tune. They provide sound quality and comfort I haven’t experienced in other Bluetooth headphones of this form factor and price range.
This headphones deliver an incredible value for the money. I cannot believe still how good they are compared to similar product but much more expensive from big brands. I paid about 60 usd delivered all the way to New Zealand (got here in 4 days).
Quality is really good, and earpads are extremely soft(when i was reading reviews about it i was most scared about earache situations(!)) .
Im using with ios and i never had issue, immediate connection.
Battery life more than okay for this price.
If you are music listener sound is clean and clear. If i match with another headsets what i had before and material about $200-$300 scala worth it.
To begin, I have a job which requires me to be focused and efficient in a loud enviroment. I work 4 days a week, 10 hours each day and have owned many a pair of headphones in the six years I've done this job. For the past 18 months, I have been using a pair of Sony on-ear headphones that sounded decent and lasted longer than I thought they would.
After one of the ear cups stopped working on those old headphones, I decided it was time to put some money into some quality headphones and began my search. After two months of searching Amazon and reading reviews and recommendations, CNet recommended these Tribit bluetooth headphones.
While these headphones ticked all the boxes of features I could ask for, I remained skeptical. I purchased these headphones expecting some flaw or annoyance to urge me to return these and go for something more "mainstream".
The first few days were fun. Reading manuals while they charged, pairing to my Galaxy S8, trying out all the settings. Everything was a breeze. They turn on easily, they charge easily, they function easily. They sound amazing. Great bass levels, very well equalized. Audio quality lives in the big beautiful drivers in these headphones. Over-the-ear means less outside noise so they don't even need to be turned up very loud. I've been told I have big ears and these fit comfortably. Other headphones have become painful on my ears after prolonged use. Not these. I could wear them all day.
The only two problems I have encountered with these headphones are:
1. My Galaxy S8 runs Android 8.0 and does not yet have the handy bluetooth battery life indicator that comes with Android 8.1. Occasionally when turning on the headphones, it will tell me battery life but it doesn't pop up everytime and I've come to accept that I should just let them charge overnight. After a ten hour shift at work, the 40 hour battery typically decides it is at 80-90% when the indicator pops up. Regardless, they worked hard and deserves a charge.
2. The occasional time that I have used these for phone calls, I have been told that the audio quality from my microphone is not good. Noisy, distant, and windy are all things I have heard from people I have called.
I am sure the first problem will go away when my phones updates to a new version of Android but for the mic problem, I cannot help but feel that perhaps the mic could have used a little piece of padding to help with wind noise or something. Not a big deal, just talking to my mom while on a walk will slightly suffer.
So after weeks of 10 hour work days of constant music and youtube videos in the background, I am completely 100% satisfied with my purchase. Are there downsides? Kind of. The upsides far outweigh any nitpicking I could make. The enourmous battery has been amazing. Sound quality is awesome. They are sturdy and efficient. My coworkers have taken notice and I've been recommending these for anyone who is tired of having to buy headphones.
I am not reviewing these because I got them free or was paid to review them or any of that ugly nonsense. I bought these myself after struggling with headphones for years. I purchased these after two months of research and after weeks of regular use, I believe these are good headphones and want you to know that you don't need to be on the fence about these. I can safely say, buy these and you will have no regrets.
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