Headphones Philips SHB9250 not included in the premium series Fidelio, look intentionally modest and cost far less than any M2L. In this scenario, I was ready to face saving on materials, finish, expecting mediocre sound and even hoped that the kit will be something other than the charging cable. However, all fears were in vain.
I still unusual to mention inexpensive headphones for 9000 rubles. But it’s only 115 dollars, and in the United States for that model are asking $129. And if SHB9250 came out a year and a half ago, they would have cost us about 4 thousand rubles. And while you continue to think about their place in this new economic reality, we look at the basic characteristics of the headphones and open the box.
Specifications, package contents
In the box Philips SHB9250 is charging cable with USB and micro-USB cord, AUX (3.5 mm connectors on both ends) and a brief paper manual.
Box Philips SHB9250
Why wireless headphones need cable included, easy to guess. Firstly, headphones can be used with an empty battery. And secondly, the wire is useful in the absence of the wireless interface (e.g., in plane).
Design, management
I have never taken overhead and a full-sized headphone like comfortable model for every day. And even after several weeks of using an insanely expensive test headphones I always go back to your favorite earbuds. They do not require any case – they are worn in your pocket, not take up much space and weigh almost nothing. But after SHB9250 I began to think more and more that it is time to reconsider this attitude.
Philips SHB9250
Now it is one of the most compact in-ear headphones among the actual models. Fidelio M2BT, which we described at the end of last year, were larger and heavier. JBL Everest and 300, which I tested in parallel, seem, perhaps, overly cumbersome. Calyx by Philips are very thin, they do not interfere to put on and take off the hood, and the weight is not felt on the neck, it is possible to walk all day.
Philips SHB9250
The only thing missing for a complete happiness – foldable design headband. You can expand the cups 90 degrees, so that the overall shape was flat, and put your headphones in your bag. But if the headband is folded or curled inside the Cup – it would be more convenient.
Calyx Philips SHB9250 in the end position
Among the other shortcomings, I note a fairly hard coating of the inner side of the headband. But the leather on the ear pads (artificial, apparently) a very gentle – firmly on the head and absolutely no pressure.
The outer side of the cups are covered with thin rubber. Usually no one pays attention to it, but SHB9250 one of them is the touch pad for controlling music and calls on your smartphone. Read more about this below.
Connectors for AUX and charging cable
Connectors micro-USB and minijack plugs are denied. They are located at the bottom of the cups, so light rain will not damage headphones. And connect the charging cable can be almost blindly.
Listening experience
Wireless headphones there are no problems with compatibility, which are often wired models (the iPhone team doesn’t understand this — since Android). I checked Philips SHB9250 on seven different smartphones, three laptops, tablets and even the Apple Watch. In all cases, the headset worked perfectly.
The touch panel offers a very simple and intuitive. Short touch includes music or puts it on pause, gesture up or down to adjust the volume, and gestures to the right/left will switch the tracks. However, sometimes you will accidentally set the playback on pause, trying to correct fit headphones. However, we are accustomed to. This will have to get used to.
Listening Philips SHB9250
When using a wired connection touch pad does not work, so you can control playback with a smartphone or other audio source.
In fact SHB9250 showed a surprising resemblance with the more expensive Philips earphones. Not to say that the sound is perfect – lack of detail in the midrange, but from the point of view of mass audience there is nothing to worry. Strong enough bass, electronic dance music and various pop sound as it should. There is even the potential for rap, breakbeat and drum-n-bass, in General, fairly universal solution.
Wired connection Philips SHB9250
Active noise cancelling Philips SHB9250 no, but due to the tight fit almost headphones reduces external sounds. Listen to music in the subway I managed quite comfortably. Outside your music will be heard only on the volume level close to maximum. But you will not catch on the jamb of the views of passengers on the subway, listening to some Leningrad or Krovostok.
The only thing that makes bad impression is the built-in microphone. Despite the correct focus and good sensitivity in a noisy place, he brings. But if you go in the car with the Windows closed or be in a crowded room, your interlocutor will hear you well enough.
Headphones Philips SHB9250 in standby mode
Claimed battery life is 14 hours, but in practice it may be slightly higher. Before testing I bought the audiobook a duration of 15 hours, and I had charge headphones to listen to it completely. But it should be noted that I used a moderate level and immediately disconnected the headphones when playback is stopped. In daily conditions you can count on 12-13 hours to about one week of use without recharging.
Competitors
Plantronics BackBeat Sense
In the price category up to 9 thousand competitors SHB9250 not a lot, it’s a very tempting offer for your money. I have a Plantronics model BackBeat Sense, introduced last year, which is now worth about 10 thousand.
Plantronics BackBeat Sense
These headphones have a more interesting design, landing more pleasant and more efficient operation, but they are larger and have specific features sound. After Philips, it seems that the bass they do not reproduce.
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Conclusions
Philips SHB9250 – very good headphones for the money. If you increase the budget to 15 thousand rubles, you can spend one week to choose one. But in the framework of 9000 roubles better alternative difficult to find.
Philips SHB9250 and iPhone 6S
I would recommend this model for those who prefer in-ear headphones – in case of equal price, overhead “ears” will sound more impressive. And if we talk about wireless “stuff”, any of them lose heavily on battery life.