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Review on Sol Republic Relays Sport Water Resistant Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Mint - Unleashing Your Music with Style and Durability by Chris Bowden

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Poor quality. Don't fall for marketing gimmicks.

My wife and I needed new sports headphones for the gym. We just ended a long term relationship with Jaybirds. I bought them after much research. Based on their own belief that they make headphones that deliver life's soundtrack and the research and development that went into making great headphones, they sounded like a steal. Unfortunately, I was misled and they failed in every way. I haven't had that many problems. as does my wife (with the exact same pair). It's only been 3 months and both are out of service. Mine shorted out once during use (sweat is the only possible explanation if not poor build quality) and now it lasts 2-3 hours at best. She suddenly lost about 50-60%. Sound on the right earbud (although she doesn't sweat much). Both are carefully stored in pouches when not in use. Also, they are very inconvenient to pair, and the perforated plastic mold leaves an indentation in the ear. and seem discouraging (tolerable, if you will) after more than 30 minutes of wearing. All in all a nice, almost fantastic, but mostly inferior headphone. Not one, but two pairs - both with problems.

Pros
  • GOLS certified
Cons
  • Only available in black