The same amazing sound quality, Preserves interesting retro design, Folds up nicely for easy travel, Excellent battery life, Qualcomm aptX codec support
Poor Bluetooth range, Wire design dangles and distracts, Blue light constantly blinks when connected
The GoodThe same amazing sound qualityPreserves interesting retro designFolds up nicely for easy travelExcellent battery lifeQualcomm aptX codec supportThe BadPoor Bluetooth rangeWire design dangles and distractsBlue light constantly blinks when connected
Published: 2018-05-31, Author: Herb , review by: stereophile.com
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