Lift Audio Groove Noise Isolating In-Ear Headphone
Dec 21, 2009 in
Electronics
- Ships in Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging
- Quality Metal Design – Premium metal materials create a sophisticated look and feel while ensuring durability for active use and ultimate mobility
- Optimal Sound Range – Precise sound range perfectly blends high-end clarity with a detailed mid-range and amazing lows
- Noise Isolating Technology – Passive noise isolation reduces ambient noise without introducing artificial sounds into your music
- Environmentally-Conscious Composition – As with all Lift Audio products, our goods are manufactured with the most environmentally friendly processes, materials, and packaging available
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Lift Audio Groove Noise Isolating In-Ear Headphone
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5 comments
K. Amster on December 21, 2009 at 3:33 am
Unfortunately, after about a week of use, they only intermittently transmitted audio to one of my ears. Returning them.
D. Marks on December 21, 2009 at 4:30 am
The sound is very good, but if the cord rubs against anything (like your shirt) it generates a ton of noise that makes listening impossible. I will try the trick in the previous review and change my rating if it works
Hank Young on December 21, 2009 at 6:38 am
Despite my initial skepticism from its cheap price, shoddy packaging (the enclosed mini keychain bag was super cheap-looking!), and unknown brand name, I was immediately won over by the sound quality of this headphone. I can’t compare this to comparably-priced and popular Skull Candy headphones but this set handily beats out my higher-priced Sony MDR-EX51LP Fontopia Headphones and Panasonic RP-HJE300 Portable Earbud Headphones with Carrying Pouch (Black). The bass of this headphone was off the hook amazing. I can’t comment on the longevity of this product as I just received the item. I can’t imagine it being worse than the Sony one, which was notorious for its bad cable casing. Mine was exposed after two years of use and had to be replaced.
The biggest flaw I find is that the earbuds are heavier than my other two headphones. The buds protrude from my ear a little more than the others. Thus, it’s easier to be ripped from the ear canal. It does fit pretty securely in most cases though It doesn’t move no matter how hard you shake your head. To rebut D Mark’s review that you can’t move with the headphones, the “rubbing” noise happens with ALL earbud headphones due to the tight fit. Do not buy any earbud headphones if you may be bothered by it. I personally find the noise-isolating nature of earbuds more appealing than the occasional “rubbing” noise.
The overall design is pretty slick. It’s slightly bulkier than I imagined from the pictures (hence the hefty weight). Missing L and R labels contributes to its minimalistic design. It may bother some users but I’m fine with it for casual use.
Sound Quality: Lift Audio > Sony > Panasonic
Build: Panasonic > Sony/Lift Audio
Overall, I am very satisfied with the purchase. I consider it a huge audio upgrade from my Sony and Panasonic earphones. Do not hesitate to buy it even if you are not familiar with brand. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a set of earbud headphone. It’s a fantastic product with a even better price ($10)!!
That Guy Who Posts on Amazon on December 21, 2009 at 7:41 am
I got these a few days ago and have used them multiple times since then. The quality on music and handheld games is just as good, if not better, than some larger headphones I have. Overall, I have no complaints with the quality or comfort of these headphones.
I do have a couple of small problems that I feel warrant mentioning, though. I needed to switch out the medium earpieces (which come pre-installed) for the small ones. Pulling the medium pieces off was no trouble at all, but getting the small ones on was a real pain. It must have taken me 20 minutes to get the small earpieces to fit snugly onto the speakers, and I found one of them to be slightly loose after my first usage, which was a bit frightening; no one wants these earpieces to actually come out in their ear canals! Fortunately, I’ve used them several times since then and they’ve stayed 100% snug.
The other complaint I have is that the cable, at least initially, is not split far enough. As these headphones plug directly into the ear canals, every single movement of the wire can be heard. This is because the two cables merge too high up. Peeling the cables apart a little further down the line gave the cables more breathing room and greatly alleviated the sound of the cables knocking around.
One star knocked off for the scare and minor annoyances. Overall, though, I’m very pleased with these and am considering reserving another pair or two.
M L on December 21, 2009 at 9:43 am
I didn’t know what to expect with these headphones but since they looked like nice metal quality and I liked the form factor, I decided to give them a try and I’m pleasantly surprised by the sound quality! They’re sleek, comfortable and the keychain case is a great unexpected bonus which really works. The case even has mesh pockets to store the extra fittings. I’m happy I took the chance.