I have next to the Jabra Revo some other headphones of different designs. Well suitable for my review I compare the Revo to an old Sennheiser HD490 (open, on-ear, determined> 10 years old - lower middle class / good beginner) and the Klipsch X10 (high-end in-ear).
I like listening to pop, rock and some electronic music.
The simple things to just:
+ Processing is great, no complaints here, everything well made and clean
+ Function properly. Bluetooth works without problems and NFC is a great idea. The Touch gestures fold "ok", maybe I need to practice more bit more. What makes a good impression, is that you have thought through the operating concept. If you have Bluetooth and USB can connect you still use Bluetooth on. Also, simultaneous couplings with multiple devices possible.
+ Comfort is good, not so pleasant for us "out there", while my Sennheiser would probably slip my Sennheiser, but sufficiently tightly go in. Soft ear pads and headband are also well padded.
+ Folding function makes the headphones very compact for transport. Also effective solid and durable.
o The app is nice, but the Dolby sound produces a very artificial sound. A matter of taste whether you like that. It is better to use an EQ app if you want to adjust the sound. So you can quietly use his favorite Musikapp.
o delivery for the price is still in order, all the major cable while incl. bag. But I would have expected a higher quality storage for the price. In my Klipsch a small hard case and a big hardcase were there, where you could still reintun all stuff. It lacks an adapter to 6.35mm, which would have been nice for NEN Centartikel. Clear Wireless is the special feature of the headphones, but why such an expensive headphones do not want to use on the stereo system.
o The headphones reduce ambient noise only moderately, certain frequencies are almost 1 to 1 by others are better insulated while, is a bit strange but does not interfere further.
- No really negative points. But a non-replaceable battery with such a beautiful product is a great pity. At least you can also use normal headphones cable further when the battery should be done once.
We come to the main point: the sound.
As mentioned before I compare the Jabra Revo with a Sennheiser HD490 and the Klipsch X10.
The Sennheiser was regarded as emphasizing bassy and bass. The Klipsch are very warm and emphasize lows and mids.
Because I like this sound, I have not thought that the Jabra Revo is described as bassy, but I was still surprised by the sound of the Revo.
The headset is not only bassy, no, he emphasizes and reinforces this very much as if you turn up on his stereo bass controller and then again to make half a revolution. If I did sit up to compare my other headphones you where the feeling as if they were neutral in the bass. Therefore there is no understatement that comes out really a lot of bass in the Revo.
The bass is only half accurate, it displaces at least not to "kick bass" area, for the price, however, you would still want that he strikes up a little dry, it is already a bit muddy in some of my songs. Centers are well-coordinated, voices sound alive, but at the heights I miss some clarity. The headphones have quite heights, but lacking as a balance to the extreme bass a slight treble boost for a harmonious overall picture.
All this applies to the sound via Bluetooth and via cable, I sound over Bluetooth slightly worse / dull feel as cable.
With an EQ you can correct this problem thoroughly and adjust the sound to his own taste. Still a shame that it was decided to headphones so discordant tune, although it is definitely more capable.
Meanwhile, I think that's very warm sound of Revo quite pleasant, but I use if possible an EQ to the heights to strengthen somewhat. The bass-heavy sound is quite pleasant to relaxed listening to music, but is nothing when you "attentive" listening to music. Because it simply lacks the above points.
I feel that for some years the headphones are generally always bassy, particularly if they are to be "lifestyle" and cool (such as Dr. Dre Beats Solo). What at that time was considered a bassy is no longer a standard. Many people had never really good headphones or people who have not really dealt with speakers and headphones, unfortunately are often tempted by the conclusion - a lot of bass -> good quality / sound. Absolutely course, I have then also my first compact stereo system ("Whoa but has a powerful sound"), can be the most easiest out listening.
According to an increasing number of producers seem all agreed bassy, which I think is not good. Clear highs without being too spicy include, but equally to a dynamic and harmonious sound I think. And that's what little remains in the Revo on the track, in addition to a bass of lacks an even better precision. If much bass, then pray tell crisp.
The Revo now sound not bad, God forbid, but I think for the price they perform below average overall.
My hope is that the headphones still "run" must to gain more heights. My Sennheiser and Audio-Technica had also determined times run at least 100-200 hours, so that the sound completely developed. Should it change what I'll write it here. Become yes continue with my other headphones have a comparison to see if changes what the sound.
