Regardless of the extent activity, the preference is to remain untethered while connected to the rest of the world. Unburdened by wireless handset or wired headset. Electronics start-up, Padmate, offers consumers a more affordable wireless earbud headphone alternative. Not content to have evaluated their last PaMu Scroll earbuds, Roadblazing staffers took to the gym and/ or keyboard, sampling Padmate’s newest PaMu Slide Bluetooth earbud audio headphones.
IN THE BOX:
IN THE BOX:
- PaMu Slide Bluetooth wireless earbud stereo headphones – 1 pr. Left and Right
- Cloth mesh slide-top dark matte finish USB-C earbud / fast charging case (available colors: black, white, green)
- USB-C to USB cable
- Rubberized earbud sleeves – 3 sizes
- Inductive wireless charging (optional)
EARBUD SPECIFICATIONS:
- $49 USD – Introductory 30 day price starting May 28, 2019 then increasing to an M.S.R.P. of $199.00 USD
- Bluetooth version 5.0
- Bluetooth transmission range: < 10 m
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, Sensitivity: 97 dB, Impedance: 16 Ohms
- Earbud driver dimension: 6 mm
- Playback time: up to 10.0 hours, Talk time: up to 10.0 hours, Standby time: up to 60 hours
- Charge time: < 1 hour USB-C fast charging
- Charge capacities: earbuds = 85 mAh, charging case: 2000 mAh
- IPX6 moisture / splash resistance (surpassing PaMu Scroll)
- Dual microphone noise reduction
- Touch activation and control w/ phone call interruption
- Microphone for Siri and phone calls
- User manual w/ illustrative pictures
- Weight: (each earbud) 7.1 grams;
- Dimensions: (earbuds external) 19.5 x 26 x 37.5 mm LxWxH; (charging case): 72 x 72 x 38.5 mm
SET-UP:
- Connect Slide charging case to 110 V AC wall outlet via USB-C to USB electronic device input or 2-3 amp USB AC plug (not included)
- Push to slide charging case lid to open
- Insert Left and Right PaMu Slide earbuds into corresponding marked charging wells
- EZ magnetic docking
- 4 Blue LEDs indicate percentage of charge – Solid blue LED = charge percentage complete
- Remove earbuds from Slide charging case
- Activate Bluetooth on wireless source, then Search for Devices
- Locate PaMu in Device list, then Connect
- Insert PaMu earbuds into ears with microphone oriented lowest
- Check for fit in outer ear canal – select another of the 3 supplied earbud sleeves for improved fit
EARBUD CONTROLS:
- Left or Right earbud
- One Click – Play / Pause, Answer phone call (in call mode)
- Two Clicks – Decline phone call (in call mode)
- Left – Double Click for track advance
- Right – Double Click for Siri activation
AUDITION:
Wireless Audio Source: Samsung Galaxy S7 featuring Adapt Sound
Music Selections:
- “Gloria” – The Lumineers – presence of nine acoustic layers
- “Somebody Told Me” – The Killers – feel the dance pop big sound
- “Wrapped Around Your Finger” – The Police – island pop rock ebb & flow of Andy Summers effects plucking
- “Take a Chance on Me” – ABBA – guys harmonize disco rhythm for the girls
- “Fireball” – Pitbull – brassy horns meet Conga
- “Come Away With Me” – Norah Jones – down home brushed hi-hat, keys and saucy guitar punctuate poignantly mellow vocals
SOUND IMPRESSIONS:
- Spatial without forced presence
- Modest volume
- Distortion free
- Well of bass, crisp percussion
- Plucky strings
- -1 Brassy horns
- -1 Mid frequency vocal emphasis masks some highs
EARBUD USE IMPRESSIONS:
- Simple Bluetooth pairing
- Easy Unplug and Play use
- -1 Slightly heavier than the PaMu Slide earbud predecessor
- +/- Now on par sizewize with competition due to active noise cancellation
- Good earbud sleeve fitments
- -1 Earbud position adjustment accidentally triggers touch actions
- Decent ear comfort duration: 30 minutes
- Secure fit during vigorous Stairmaster workout
- Improved noise cancellation
- -1 Occasional Bluetooth disconnect
- -1 Occasional right earbud signal interruption
ROADBLAZING.COM VERDICT:
PROS:
- Rock bottom price (for now)
- Very listenable audio playback, easy to operate controls
- Impressive long playback time
- Low quick charge time < 50 min. = full charge
- Superior IPX6 sweat / moisture resistance
- Legitimate update to Padmate XA-13 wireless earbuds
CONS:
- Tricky to grasp charge case slide cover
Beginning June 5, 2019, interested consumers can take advantage of the $49.00 ($69 w/ inductive wireless device charger) introductory pricing for Padmate PaMu Slide Bluetooth earbuds via Indiegogo marketplace crowdfunding.
Source:
https://roadblazing.com/pamu-slide-wireless-earbud-headphones-lifestyle-audio-accessories-review/
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