Monster iSport Achieve In-Ear Bluetooth Wireless Headphones - In-ear wireless - Black

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The Monster iSport Freedom Wireless headphones are a popular choice for individuals seeking a wireless audio solution. These headphones offer a convenient and hassle-free listening experience, as they eliminate the need for cumbersome wires. Most of the wireless headphones and earphones I’ve used over the past 12 months (bar true wireless pairs) have demonstrated near-perfect Bluetooth performance. The Monster iSport Spirit are less reliable, and results seem likely to vary with the phone with which they’re used. Turbo makes music a few decibels louder overall, and seems to boost both bass and treble for a more energetic, cutting sound. While I’m not convinced it’s hugely different to upping the volume a few notches, it’s handy if you’re flagging a bit during a run and find a little volume will keep you going . It doesn’t take long after you prise them out of the box to realise that these are undeniably sports headphones. The neon green running through the interior of the headband all the way to the earcups ensure the Freedoms truly stand out. That’s before spotting the big reflective strip to aid visibility and make them ideal for night-time runs. We were big fans of the iSport Victory, and with the addition of Bluetooth connectivity, the iSport SuperSlim will be even more of a runner or gym lover’s best friend. We love the washable, secure design and can live without the finesse in the sound quality for what is, overall, a great sounding pair of sports headphones.

The Monster iSport Spirit are less subtle and refined than the SoundMagic E10BT, the OnePlus Bullets Wireless or the Skullcandy Method Wireless. However, their combo of big bass and largely harshness-free treble energy is a good fit if you want to use music for motivation. Verdict If you want headphones that will become a seamless part of your workout then you might find the tug of the remote control’s weight too distracting. The iSport Victory’s sound quality is reasonable for the money, but I wish there was more of a middle-ground between the two sound profiles.

Thankfully, even with the slightly distracting weight of the remote, the headphones didn’t budge from my ears throughout testing. This is thanks to the wingtips that lodge securely into your outer ear to help anchor them in place. The iSport Spirit’s entire sound is all about this sort of motivation. It’s aggressive, in a way that works perfectly for exercise. Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. See how we test. Like the iSport Victory, the SuperSlim are washable, so you can run them under a tap to clean off any sweat off. We’d suggest making sure the USB latch is closed – although having forgotten to do this on one occasion, we’re please to say that we didn’t encounter any problems of it malfunctioning or not being able to charge. Such extras are a welcome addition in what are a fairly low-cost pair of earphones. The battery indicator is another such example. When you turn on the Monster iSport Spirits, a voice prompt tells you whether the battery level is ‘low’, ‘medium’, or ‘high’. We’re not dealing with scientific-like accuracy here, but getting a nod when you’re running low is helpful.

The result is sound with real energy and drive, even if the bass is just too juvenile to keep pace with anything more complicated than a “four to the floor” pulse. If you’re more heavy house than audiobook enthusiast, then you’ll love them. It’s all about the bass, but it isn’t delivered in the erratic way of other wireless sports headphones – such as the Beats PowerBeats. Overall, I really liked the Monster iSport Immersion headphones. As I said in the intro, I consider them to be among the best wired sports in-ear headphones available and I wouldn't hesitate to use these on a day-to-day basis. While they won't fit everybody equally well, I got a very secure fit and they stayed in my ears on all my 4-mile "test" runs. They fit more securely than the Polk Audio UltraFit 3000 in-ear headphones and sound better, with bigger bass and more detail. But the Polks, which sound pretty good, allow more outside sound in, which some people may prefer. However, if you want to chance it, and buy from a retailer that won’t make a fuss if you try to return them if they fail to work properly with your phone, they’re worth a shot. For runners and gym fans, at any rate.

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These headphones also boast a long battery life, allowing users to enjoy their music for extended periods without the need for constant recharging. Additionally, the headphones feature a convenient built-in microphone, enabling users to make and receive phone calls without having to remove the headphones. However, the only real issue in earphones that are so clearly sport and exercise-centric is the wireless. There’s some mild noise in one channel and the Bluetooth is less reliable than average at this point. Designed with athletes in mind, the iSport Freedom Wireless headphones are lightweight and feature a secure fit, allowing users to enjoy their favorite music during physical activities without fear of the headphones slipping off.