The Plantronics BackBeat Go 600 Series wireless over-ears are average mixed-use headphones with fair sound quality. Although they share a lightweight design with the Beoplay H9, they don’t feel as high-end or robust. On the plus side, they have a good wireless range, are straightforward to use, and are rather comfy. Unfortunately, the ear cups do not adequately seal the ears, making them a bad choice for loud settings and commuting. decent enough for commuting. They are light, comfy, and have an effective control system.
Sadly, they can’t handle the loud settings that go along with commuting and flying. standard for athletics. They are convenient, light, and reasonably comfortable. They’re also wireless, so an audio cord will not cause them to fall off your head, but they’re not the most stable headphones for more strenuous exercises. The headphones offer consistent quality throughout, with powerful audio performance, a cosy fit, and incredibly simple controls.
Additionally, Bluetooth headphones are available in a range of price ranges and feature sets. It might be difficult to find the ideal balance between form factor, feature set, and price. Even though the Go 500s were on-ear headphones and the new 600s are over-the-ear, the Backbeat Go 600 headphones mostly continue where the Go 500s left off from the previous year. Plantronics now offers an affordable over-the-ear solution for those who prefer it thanks to the shift in form factor.
Design
The circumoral (over-the-ear) design of the BackBeat Go 600 is fairly pleasant, even during extended listening sessions, because of the extensive padding in the roomy memory foam earpads and on the headband’s bottom. For a contemporary appearance, Plantronics combines faux-leather covers with matte rubber materials and a sleek geometric contour on top of the headband. Near the right earcup on the headband, there is an orange cloth branding tag. Behind its cloth grilles, each earcup contains a 40mm driver internally.
A playback button is located in the center of the left earcup’s outer panel, while track navigation is controlled via the outside arrow buttons. On the side of this outer panel, there is a dedicated volume rocker switch, a micro USB port for the supplied charging connection, and a 3.5mm jack for the supplied audio cable. Because there are no multifunction buttons, all of these controls are straightforward to use.
The power/pairing switch, a button that displays an audio battery life update when pressed, a call management button for incoming phone calls and a bass boost button are all located on the right earcup’s side panel.
Comfort
The ability to use headphones comfortably over an extended period of time is important. There are various varieties of headphones: over-ears and on-ears have frames that rest on top of the head and earcups that rest around or on the ears, whilst earbuds and in-ears are put into the ear to variable depths and may include neckbands to keep them in place. No matter the kind, comfortable headphones shouldn’t make you feel stressed, exhausted, or in discomfort even after extended use.
Although comfort is subjective and varies from person to person, there are some design features that the majority of people prefer to look for. Over-ear or on-ear headphones tend to be more comfortable during short listening periods when certain factors including weight, cushioning, headband tension, and frame tightness are taken into consideration. Comfort is also often impacted by the softness and flexibility of the earbuds, their depth in the ear canal, and the pressure they apply to the ear.
Connectivity
In order to transfer data between mobile devices, Bluetooth uses short-range ultra-high frequency (UHF) radio waves between 2.400 and 2.485 GHz. Bluetooth-enabled headphones can stream media wirelessly by connecting to another Bluetooth device typically a smartphone or tablet. Wireless calls can be made using Bluetooth headsets with microphones, and most of them include some type of control system that lets you play/pause music or answer/reject calls from your headphones.
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (Bluetooth SIG), an international standards body that regulates the advancement of Bluetooth technology, sets requirements for all Bluetooth protocols. In comparison to non-standard wireless radio frequency (RF) technologies, Bluetooth has a variety of benefits, including lower power consumption, less signal interference, and broader device interoperability. However, Bluetooth devices can only connect to a certain number of devices and require a pairing process that can be annoying.
Audio Performance
The BackBeat GO 600 Series excels in sound, without a doubt. Vocals sounding smooth and clear suggest that the 500 Series has primarily improved in the high end since last year. The microphone on the left cup was well-positioned to take up sounds from our end and we had no trouble using them for phone calls. The 18-hour battery life of the GO 600 Series should last you at least a few days of casual use, and multipoint pairing lets you connect to two devices at once.
We found the headphones to be completely adequate even while we were walking near a busy road or on our morning train ride. Sound isolation is limited, but it is still more than you would find in on-ear or in-ear options. For usage with its many device lines, Plantronics also offers an EQ app, but you probably won’t need to do much adjusting. In any case, if you need any “bass boost” while listening to more bass-heavy tunes, the headphones have an EQ button built into them.
Battery life
How long your active headphones will survive on a single charge is determined by our battery test. Your headphones’ battery will eventually run out if they can wirelessly play audio, block out background noise, or otherwise improve your listening experience.
Your listening preferences and the type of headphones you use will determine how important battery life is. A long-lasting battery can be preferable if you’re constantly on the go and do not have many possibilities to charge your active headphones. Similarly, a limited battery life may not be a big deal if you just occasionally need additional noise cancellation or only occasionally use your headphones.
The best active headphones, on the other hand, should be able to use all of their active capabilities without needing to be charged repeatedly throughout the day. Based on battery life, charge time, and battery-saving features like auto-off timers, we test headphone batteries. Additionally, we check if the headphones can stream audio passively when the active features are off or even while they are charging.
Conclusion
We hope you understand this article on Plantronics BackBeat Go 600 review. The BackBeat GO 600 Series from Plantronics appears to be a small improvement over the 500 Series from the previous year, with the midrange and vocal performance receiving special attention. The pricing of the Go 600s is affordable given what they offer at $99.
The BackBeat GO 600s are obviously designed for casual use while travelling, and their small size and long battery life make them perfect for that. However, they are designed more for functionality than comfort, and if worn for more than 30 minutes, they may irritate your skin (say six or seven songs). On the BackBeat Go 600 Series, it appears that Plantronics chose to include several features rather than ensuring that each was properly implemented.
