JLab Rewind Wireless Retro Headphones, Bluetooth 4.2, 12 Hours Playtime, Custom EQ3 Sound, Music Controls, Noise Isolation, with Microphone, Throwback 80s 90s Design, Blue
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Specification: JLab Rewind Wireless Retro Headphones, Bluetooth 4.2, 12 Hours Playtime, Custom EQ3 Sound, Music Controls, Noise Isolation, with Microphone, Throwback 80s 90s Design, Blue
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10 reviews for JLab Rewind Wireless Retro Headphones, Bluetooth 4.2, 12 Hours Playtime, Custom EQ3 Sound, Music Controls, Noise Isolation, with Microphone, Throwback 80s 90s Design, Blue
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$21.38
A. Clear –
I’ve used them for a couple weeks now. I wear them at work while working on large trucks. We will start with the pros:They played for 16 hours at full volume before the battery died. They are still new though so thatay change with age. The Bluetooth receives well and I am able to go 200 feet away from my phone across a warehouse and still receive signal. This may speak more to my phone’s capabilities though. The comfort is great. No ear pain, they are light weight, and stay on my head no matter how much I move around. They are loud enough that I can hear music and podcasts while in the shop. They also slide forward easily so I don’t need to pause anything to hear anyone.Now for the cons:They audio quality isn’t great. Lacks bass and treble. Retro look and retro sound. The charging port isn’t the easiest to get to. Just make sure you seat the charging plug and verify it is charging with the light. Yes, they spent a night where I thought they were charging and they were still dead.
Lotus54 –
First of all, I guess I’m old and didn’t fully realize it, because I was confused that these are considered “Retro”. I also saw a review saying these are the “old fashioned style” and cringed a little inside. But alas; apparently they are retro because I had a heck of a time finding these. Over the last couple of years I’ve wasted money on top of money buying in-ear types; small ear buds, ear buds with the over-ear hook, you name it. I must have defective ear canals because they all cause me pain and don’t fit right. If I can suffer through wearing them for a while, I end up with very sore ears at the end and that’s if they even stay in that long. Next I tried a pair of ear phones, the large kind that cover your ear entirely and they’re not much better. Super heavy and I don’t like feeling totally isolated from the sounds of my surroundings. 99% of the time I am wearing these to listen to podcasts while cleaning my house. So big heavy earphones don’t work with all my moving around and bending. I just wanted something lightweight that doesn’t cause me pain. Here they are! I didn’t realize they didn’t make headphones like these anymore until I found this pair. I still have an old pair of Aiwa headphones like these but they’re corded, so no good for housework obviously. So I was very excited to order these.I don’t find the location of the USB port to be bothersome, unlike some other reviewers. You just move the foam a little and it’s right there, it’s not a big deal. And the cord fits in it easily, I’m not sure why others are having trouble fitting it in, unless maybe they change the cord style. The sound is great so far, I’m listening to a podcast as I type this and it’s nice and clear and the intro music is bassy and sounds great. But I’m easy to please sound-wise and am just happy I’m not in pain, so if you’re a headphone connoisseur you may feel differently.They paired easily and immediately with my Kindle Fire, very intuitive. I like that I can pause & unpause the podcast or music with a single touch of the button on the right side. They are marked L & R, although it’s a little hard to see. I put a small sticker on the left side just to make it easier. They are lightweight and SUPER COMFY.As a bonus, these have a mic and can be used as a bluetooth headset for phone calls! I didn’t realize that when I ordered them so it’s a nice bonus. They are adjustable and go fairly large, although the smallest setting isn’t very small, I have to angle them back a little bit for them to be tight enough, but that works fine for me. They come with a (short!) charging cord, which is the mini USB unfortunately and not the C-type, but you can’t win them all. They also come with a spare pair of foam covers which is nice. It has a red light when they’re charging and it switches to blue when charging is complete. They took just under 3 hours to charge fully.My only complaint is that there’s no volume control. That’s a huge bummer, because when loud ads come on during my podcasts I’ll have to rush over to turn it down. But otherwise I’m really happy with these and definitely think the price was fair. My search for comfortable and light USB headphones is finally over.
Edward –
I have over twenty high-end headphones: Sennheisers, Beyerdynamics, AKGs, Audio Technicas and more. All of these are over-ear full size headphones because I hate on-ears with a passion. I get hotsports with them pressing against my ears after a while and I want to throw them away. I bought these Rewind on-ears just out of curiosity due to the low price and thought I’d give it to my wife, if anything. Well, now they are on my head all day! I was surprised to discover that these are simply the comfort kings among all the headphones I have tried as a headphone enthusiast. It turns out when the weight is so low, the on ear design doesn’t get uncomfortable like heavy on-ears… In fact, it adds to the comfort and the whole “can’t feel them on my head” expression gets a new meaning.This sent me on a hunt to find other headphones that are built this way. I am a member on Head Fi and, after checking with my friends there, we found that the Rewind is without competition. Sure, we have the Sennheiser PX 100 ii, which sounds wonderful and is almost as comfortable as the Rewind, but it’s not wireless and the wire always breaks at the same spot near the grills. There are several that come somewhat close but nothing like the heavenly comfort you find with the Rewind. I put it on when watching TV, listening to podcasts all day. I can’t do that with any other headphone I’ve tried on, and God knows I’ve tried many.Now, let’s get to the sound. For what we’re paying for it, one can’t and shouldn’t complain. This isn’t meant to be HD 800 but it does what it does very well. You get three different EQ profiles: flat, u-shaped, and warm. The driver never struggles or gets distorted and you can rely on its clear output. One thing I’ve discovered is I can put two pieces of felt (cut out from an old pajama) on the drivers, right behind the foam pads, and the sound gets really pleasant and smooth, especially when used with the warm EQ setting. I’ve enjoyed my entire music collection this way.The battery life is unbelievable for something this small and light. There are quite a few complains about the location of the charging port. I have no problems with it. I actually like it. It keeps it out of sight and it’s not hard to find when you’re charging. You just gently push the foam out of the way. No big deal at all! I hope they don’t change this in another release.On other thing I love about this unique headphone… This thing has one button for all the functions! One would think this could get confusing but it’s made even simpler. I think every single bluetooth headphone out there should take design clues from it. If they decide to make an audiophile grade version of this, in similar form and comfort, it will be the world’s best headphone, no doubt.I’ll keep an eye to see what else this company comes up with in the future. If they read my review and take note of their great achievement on comfort and simplicity, they won’t disappoint us.
Dylan F. –
These were a lot more impressive than I expected. Ear buds really bother my ears, and I didn’t want massive over-the-ear cup headphones at work. I found myself missing the little headphones I wore growing up so I decided to see if they made those kind anymore as bluetooth. I was delighted to find these and they were perfect for what I needed. What I didn’t expect was how good they sound, and how they even have a bit of surround sound (people talking in the background sound like they are behind me).They are great for work because they don’t have noise cancellation, so I can still hear my coworkers if they need to get my attention, and I can just push one side back off my ear to talk, or drop them around my shoulders. A lot more convenient than popping out an earbud, and a lot more comfortably for my sensitive ears.The quality is great. The battery easily lasts more than a full workday and they charge pretty quick. These are the best headphones I’ve had in a long time.I will note – I use them to listen to podcasts or youtube videos at work, I don’t listen to a lot of music and I am not an audiophile, and also my hearing isn’t the best. So, if sound quality is extremely important to you, I’d check other reviews from people who might have better insight on that than I do.
NonnieNonnie –
I love, love, love this headset. It is so lightweight, I can wear it for hours. The foam ear cups are the perfect size to fit on your ears. Thin wire head band is very flexible & comfortable to wear for hours. I am a senior & bought these specifically for video streaming & audible books. Very good sound quality for dialog. The ear cups are comfortable, soft & never cause my ears to sweat. It connected to Bluetooth on first try. No problems. I can hear/understand every word at a normal volume. The price is amazing!!!!I would like to share the limitations of these basic headphones to set realistic expectations:1. You cannot use while charging. Plugging in the charging cable automatically disconnects bluetooth. Recommend charging after each use so they never run out of juice in the middle of a video.2. The charging port is not easily accessible. You have to use your thumb to “tip” the right ear cup in order to expose the charging port. I have to hold this close to a lamp to see the port & attach the cable. Not easy to connect, but you will get the hang of it with practice.3. Pressing the button on the right side will pause/start your video. It does not have any of the traditional headphone control buttons. Use your video device to control your video.4. Does not auto-connect to bluetooth after charging. I manually connect via iphone Bluetooth settings each time.I really love these headphones. If they do decide to update features I would gladly pay a higher price for added functionality, specifically being able to use while charging.
holly –
As a lot of other reviewers have said, I find earbuds to be excruciating and I can never find them and one or the other is never charged. I just can’t stand them. Plus I don’t like that they keep me from being aware of my surroundings. I live in a big city and I’ve never been able to walk and listen to music and podcasts since Bluetooth happened because all the headphones block out my surroundings. When I used to use a walkman it was great because I could hear people and hear what I was listening to. So I went online to look for an old school pair of Walkman headphones and sure enough I found these. They are light. They are comfortable. The sound is good enough which is good enough for me. I couldn’t be more pleased. In anticipation of stuffing these things in my pocketbook and my work bags and flinging them around my car , I went on eBay and bought a few sets of replacement foam covers. These come with a spare set but I want to stash some at my offices so that I never get stuck not being able to use these headphones.
F.E.W –
I like these and appreciate that they don’t squeeze my head or ear canals. I have a small head this is always an issue. Due to occipital neuralgia and eustachian tube issues, I’ve tried every type of headphone and always ended up with a sore pressure like head pains. Or my ears deeling clogged. Never thought the headphones would have contribute to this but turns out they did. I have had them for months and never been so comfortable. My only issue is that there isn’t an actual volume control on the headphones and the quality isn’t like say my beats but I’d rather be pain free.
PeacemakerJack –
I bought a set of these for my wife about three years ago and she loves them. They are lightweight and comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. We grew up in the 1980’s and so we like the style. She hasn’t been a fan of earbuds or the large “muff style” headphones. These serve her needs perfectly. They are durable, hold a charge for a long time, and are comfortable to wear. She likes them so much that I bought her another pair!
HandymanJD –
Somehow they’ve managed to cram an entire Bluetooth headset into these old school headphones. They really do feel like the ones we all used to wear. I will see the audio quality is significantly better. Battery life seems fine I charge mine everyday and have never had it run down even after several hours. People in the other end seem to be able to hear me just fine so the microphone part works. The Bluetooth is bulletproof, it connects every time. The only issue I found is you need to get used to what that one single button does. It’s easy to hang up a call when you don’t want to. All in all I can definitely recommend these. I will say they don’t stay on as good as a clamp on over the ear set but these never did that so that’s nothing unusual
Zachary Carraway –
The 1 star on the noise cancelation is because honestly I got these to be able to hear people when I’m wearing headphones. These are great for on the go use because it allows for you to be able to hear the outside world.1 star on the Volume control is because the only way to control volume is via. the device its connected to nothing on the headset to Turn Up/Down Volume.