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Plantronics BackBeat GO 3 Headphones

by Audiophile Audition | Sep 10, 2016 | Component Reviews

Plantronics BackBeat GO 3 Bluetooth Headphones $100 [$90 at Amazon] If you want to plunge into the tech-savvy world of Bluetooth headphones, the BackBeat GO 3 is a good place to start.  Specs:  Listening time: Up to 6.5 hours. This is about average, but can be improved (see below). Standby time: Up to 14 days. Audio: HQ custom SBC codec, 6 mm custom dynamic drivers, frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz, 20 db passive noise reduction, total harmonic distortion: <3%, sensitivity 102 dBspl/mW @ 1 kHz. Noise reduction for calls: MEMS microphone with digital signal processing (DSP) and full duplex echo noise reduction. Charge connector: micro USB. Charge time (maximum): 2.5 hours (power requirements 5V DC – 180 mA). Battery type: Rechargeable, non-replaceable lithium-ion polymer. Bluetooth v3.0: A2DP 1.2, AVRCP v1.5, wideband audio HFP v1.7, HSP v1.1. (Odd they still use v3.0, when v4.2 is available with its improved range and other benefits.) Headset battery meter onscreen for iOS devices. Weight: 19 g/0.67 oz. Operating + storage temp: 14°F to 122°F/-10°C to +50°C. Operating distance (range): Up to 33 ft/10 m from phone or tablet. Bluetooth’s been around for almost twenty years, but didn’t make much of a splash in the headphones […]