STACK #204 Oct 2021

TUNEYOUR TRAINING

LIFE TECH FEATURE

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Care for your pair The following are some basic maintenance tasks you can undertake to extend the lifespan of your earbuds and headphones. • Avoid putting damp earbuds back into the charging case and always wipe down headphone earcups after a workout. • Put your earbuds straight back into the charging case after use – once dried of course. This will protect them from being accidentally damaged or lost. One earbud regularly. Not only is that build-up of wax unhygienic, but it will also affect sound quality. All you need for this is a cocktail stick and Blu-tack to pull the wax out. Always remember to exercise caution when cleaning. is no use to anyone. • Clean your earbuds

A case for battery life Typically, on-ear headphones will hold a longer charge due to the larger-sized battery. However, while earbuds hold a shorter charge, the storage case that protects them can hold over four times that amount, acting as a portable battery charger. All you need to do is drop the buds into place, close the lid, and bingo!

appearing in products four years ago, and since then we’ve seen two upgrades – 5.1 and 5.2 – that

have introduced improvements. Bluetooth technology exchanges data over short distances using radio frequencies, pairing devices to each other and eliminating the need for wires.

GOOD SPORT STACK ’s fitness picks for ears on the go

5 TOP

JBL Under Armour Train Sport Headphones Rock Edition Tough wireless headphones with a great fit and sound, these are just as good in the gym as they are walking the spoodle. The fabric on the earcups is quick drying for those intense

Bose Sport Earbuds Exceptionally comfortable, the Bose Sports will stay in your ear no matter how hard you push yourself, thanks to the extended tips. Quality drivers deliver a balanced soundstage that will impress. Style: In-Ear Colour: Baltic Blue, Triple Black, Glacier White Battery life: 5 hours: an additional 10 hours in the case Charging time: 2 hours ANC: No Bluetooth: Yes Rating: IPX4

workouts. Style: On-Ear Colour: Black

Battery life: 16 hours Charging time: 2 hours (5 min quick charge = 1 hour) ANC: No Bluetooth: Yes Rating: IPX4 Touch Control: Yes True Wireless: Yes

Touch Control: Yes True Wireless: Yes

Jabra Elite Active 75T Durable and stylish, the Elite Active 75Ts are at the top of the class for sports earbuds. A great fit, vibrant audio that can be tweaked through the Jabra Sound+ app, waterproof and ANC, these are the complete package. Style: In-Ear Colour: Dark Grey, Navy and Mint Battery life: 5.5 hours: an additional 24 hours in the case Charging time: 2 hours ANC: Yes Bluetooth: Yes Rating: IP57

Audio Technica SPORT7TW A heavy-duty build with a flawless fit, the SPORT7TW might’ve been out for a few years now, but the 5.8mm drivers deliver a soundstage that’s still impressive when compared to many of its competitors. Style: In-Ear Colour: Black, Grey Battery life: 3.5 hours: an additional 14 in the case Charging time: 2 hours (10 min quick charge = 45 mins) ANC: No Bluetooth: Yes Rating: IPX5

JLab Epic Air Sport ANC True Wireless At a price that won’t have the bank manager knocking on the door, the rugged Epic Airs are comfortable, have an extremely long battery life, and perform very well on the audio front. Style: In-Ear Colour: Black Battery life: 15 hours: an additional 55 in the case Charging time: 3 hours ANC: Yes Bluetooth: Yes Rating: IP66

Touch Control: Yes True Wireless: Yes

Touch Control: Yes True Wireless: Yes

Touch Control: Yes True Wireless: Yes

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