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Altec Lansing Backbeat Pro
$80.00
Released June, 2009
The Pros:Plastic covering over cloth cables reduces microphonics (aka the sound in your ears from the cables rubbing on your clothes). Affordable price at $30 - down from $80 MSRP. 4 sets of tips for finding the best fit for comfort and passive background noise isolation.
The Cons:Not "musician-grade reference-quality sound" as claimed. Plastic covering over the cloth cables can break down over time. Bass is somewhat weak, especially when new - needs to be 'burnt in'.
The Altec Lansing Backbeat Pro is a pair of in-ear headphones released in mid-2009. Also known as the Pro 606, this pair is a step up from the Classic 106, Plus 206 and Titanium 326. Every pair aims to provide a good value for the money with every increment.
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While the differences between the pairs aren’t enormous, they are significant enough to warrant careful consideration. The Pro 326s have a frequency response of 20Hz-20KHz, and are marketed as being “musician-grade reference-quality” headphones. The general consensus amongst reviewers indicates that while the quality isn’t quite as good as the manufacturer claims, they are better than any of Altec Lansing’s lesser Backbeat models. The cord measures 46” long and is mesh covered, in addition to being rubberized. The plug features an elbow design that will fit into recessed headphone jacks. Also included is a set of 4 silicon tips, which gives users a choice when it comes to finding a comfortable fit.
Features/Specs
- Headphone type: Binaural
- Form-factor: in-ear bud
- Speaker: 10 mm
- Input connector: 3.5 mm, gold-plated
- Response: 20 Hz-20 kHz
- Noise isolation: 16 dB
- Neoprenen case included
- Cable length: 46”
- Part number: UHP606
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Pros & Cons
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plastic covering over cloth cables reduces microphonics (aka the sound in your ears from the cables rubbing on your clothes)
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affordable price at $30 - down from $80 MSRP
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4 sets of tips for finding the best fit for comfort and passive background noise isolation
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right angle 3.5mm jack - more likely to last than the straight one of the less costly buds which are constantly bent
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includes a cushioned zippered carrying case
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not "musician-grade reference-quality sound" as claimed
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plastic covering over the cloth cables can break down over time
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bass is somewhat weak, especially when new - needs to be 'burnt in'
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mediocre sound - plain bad for the full asking price
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