Review: Philips SHB6102 Bluetooth Headphones Rock
Verdict: Outstanding. Not very cheap but very cheerful indeed.
Stereo Bluetooth headphones are nothing new. In fact, the variety is mind-boggling, spanning cheap and nasty to top-of-the line, in terms of both quality and price. Still, it’s refreshing to come across a set that stands out in a crowd. The Philips SHB6102 Bluetooth headphones do just that. They are stylish and comfortable and, thanks to the bundled 3.5mm Bluetooth adaptor, capable of so much more than entry-level kit.
First off, they look good, clad in that same glossy black piano finish as Philips’ AmbiLight TVs. After the first charge [six hours] they were a doddle to set-up and I was taking calls like a professional PA in no time. The controls are intuitive, making swapping between phone-based tunes and calls a one-click deal. Having worn them most of a day, they are comfortable – thanks to the behind-the-neck design. However, it’s beyond the office desk that the Philips headphones excel.
Taking the dinky little Bluetooth adaptor, I plugged it into the headphone jack of my non-Bluetooth MP3 player and within seconds I was rocking out without the annoyance of wires. There’s even handy lycra band to hold both your player and the adaptor. I took them for a run and ,while a little big to be truly portable, the headphones performed admirably and didn’t break my neck in the process. The sound reproduction is excellent, with sold bass and clear presentation.
I tried the adaptor on my Hi-Fi/radio with similar results – just make sure there’s some line-of-sight. I even hooked them up to my TV – which is not in the manual - and, despite a little syncing lag [a la Bluetooth], they worked fine. Anyone with kids will appreciate this simple method of enjoying TV at whatever volume you like without disturbing the precious cherubs.
Stand-by is rated at 260 hours, and it’s good for 12 hours talktime and 10 hours of music playback. Overall, this is an excellent little Bluetooth offering and since it no longer costs the original RRP of £100 [around £65-70 now online], I can’t even complain about the price. Jump now for the full specs.-Martin Lynch
Connectivity
Bluetooth profiles : A2DP, AVRCP, Handsfree, Headset
Bluetooth version : 1.2
Maximum range : up to 33 feet / 10 m
Bluetooth QD ID : B012310 (headset) B012308 (adapter)
Power
Talk time : Up to 12 hrs
Standby time : Up to 260 hrs
Music playtime : 10 hr
Rechargeable : yes
Battery type : Li-ion
Battery weight : 10.8 g (headset) 6.5 g (adapter)
Accessories
Charger : International (110 - 240 V AC)
Bluetooth Music Adapter
Wrap-around Adapter Pouch
Convenience
Volume control : yes
Call management : Answer/End Call, Reject Call, Last number redial, Voice dial, Call Transfer, Switch between call and music
Sound
Magnet type : Neodymium
Speaker diameter : 32 mm
Dimensions
Product dimensions (WxDxH) : 145×151x60 mm
Product weight (g) : 62 g
Carton dimensions (WxDxH) : 21.3×17.8×8.1 cm
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Original post by Ryan