SOL REPUBLIC 1430-00 Tracks Air Wireless On-Ear Headphones, Gunmetal

I had these when they first came out (they were white to match with my phone at the time) and loved them for four years, until they started to fail. I was really rough on them, throwing them everywhere (my bed) and even crashing my bike with them on and landing on my face. They were pretty beat up at year 2, but they kept pumping out my beats.Right after the fourth year the headphone jacks went out. I was surprised they lasted this long because I have a notorious record with cords. Then about a month later the bluetooth stopped working in one ear and then stopped working together.That says something about the build quality to me.I bought some Harmon-Karmon bluetooth headphones because they matched my phone and had good reviews, but ultimately I was severely disappointed when the paperclip holding the speaker to the band was broken, reducing me to "engineer" a design to put it back together with a twist tie. Even then it still was uncomfortable. I eventually said screw it, I wasted about $150 and went and bought this again.When I received them it was deja vu, just black which looks crisp.These actually feel as if they were made better than the white one I had.As far as sound goes, I am no expert, but I have a general sense of what is good and bad. These headphones sounded on par with the harmons but with more bass (which to me is a plus, but to others maybe not). They are also half the price, although when I originally got them as a gift I think they were about $200.Bluetooth works exactly as expected, although right after it connects it chops up the sound, but it does not persist and the Harmons (which are newer) had the same problem. After that it is only slightly worse than the cord, which is a real nitpick because I had to really pay attention; but what do you expect? Wireless is not at the point yet that it compares with corded.All the buttons work with bluetooth, allowing you to play, pause, skip, previous song.Calls leave something to be desired, but that is not what I bought them for and I was somewhat expecting that from the beginning. It is sometimes hard to hear on the other side, especially outside with other noise. But if you are using these regularly for calls then I have no idea what to say for you other than get an actual earpiece.The cord button works on android to skip/play song depending on the amount of presses but that is it. I do not know about calls.In summary, these are my favorite pair of headphones, and I say if you are looking for a good quality set of bluetooth headphones and don't want to break the bank, look no further.

I’m glad I purchased these wireless SOL Republic headphones instead of the Beats Solo2. I tested the Beats first but they were very expensive.In my opinion - these Tracks Air are as good if not better than the wireless Beats Solo2, and for half of the price!They charge up fast and last about 13 hours. I use them for about 2 hours per day, so you’d get used to charging them everyday like you do to cell phones. They fit nice and snug on my head, and still look cool. The sound is great...enough said.Since I had them back in February, I only used them in-doors while I exercise in the gym. They always worked fine without any interference or interruptions. But then in springtime, I went outside for a walk and I noticed that sometimes you lose the sound or it becomes static for about a second and you get some interruptions/interference from being outside. This was a bit bothersome for me. I wish they improve the RF signal, but I think this issue is common with all Bluetooth products.Another small negative issue for me is, the volume could be a bit louder, don’t get me wrong, they are loud enough to enjoy the music, but when your favorite song comes up and you wish you could turn it up a little. I listen to my music with the volume at max setting. I found the Beats Solo2 to be louder than the Tracks Air.I would highly recommend purchasing these wireless SOL Republic Tracks Air headphones. They seem durable and made from high quality material. Motorola makes them, and you’d find the support on both Motorola and SOL Republics websites.Caution: be sure to buy them from authorized dealers, otherwise, the warranty will be invalid. I know this can be tempting and tricky, especially when you see them on Amazon for lower price. I found this the hard way on different product (Klipsch headphones). I don’t like this policy; I believe if the product is legit (not a counterfeit or stolen), manufacturers should honor the warranty regardless where the consumers purchase the products. What if I receive these headphones as a gift! Does that mean I don’t get support.

I really want to love these headphones but unfortunately they fall a bit short. While there are several pros that I really like about this set, the fact that sound cuts in and out from the left earpiece is enough of a problem to subtract 2 stars from the rating.Pros:- Sound quality definitely above average- Looks are very sleek (get lots of compliments on them) and can be customized. Much nicer looking than those awful Beats.- Battery life is decent (average of 10+ hours)- Can connect to both my phone and laptop at the same time- Works well with android phone. Most headphone controls for wired headphones only work with iphones, which is why I went with Bluetooth/wireless- Great quality microphone! Headphones with a mic are a requirement for me so that I can use them for gaming with voice communication and easily switch to music, and also take calls from my phoneCons:- The low battery indicator is terrible-- the "battery low" announcement and the repeated loud chirping noise never fail to make me jump out of my seat- The main issue and reason for -2 stars: Overall build quality is not great. Sound from the left earpiece speaker, or "sound engine", often cuts in and out. There appears to be some sort of loose connection here, possibly due to the fact that the earpieces can be removed/adjusted along the headband. If I put pressure on the earpiece and move it slightly, sound will come back for a brief period before cutting out again.