Marmitek BoomBoom 560 Bluetooth headphones Review

Marmitek BoomBoom 560 Bluetooth headphones Review

Over the ear headphones seem to be all the rage again these days. Τhe new Marmitek BoomBoom 560 Bluetooth headphones allows you to play music from a sound source that is equipped with Bluetooth technology without having to connect the source using cables!

What’s in the Box - Open the packaging and you’ll find the BoomBoom 560 headphones and a mini USB charging cable. No mains adaptor is included but it’s no chore for most these days to find a computer port or phone charger etc to use. A full charge takes 3 to 4 hours and provides around 8 to 10 hours of use. Also, the Bluetooth connection can be switched to a wired connection by plugging the cable into the 3.5mm audio jack. This may be useful when the battery has run out and you still want to use headphones or if you are on a plane.

Setting Up & Using - Setup is the usual BT pairing process (the PIN is 0000) and the flashing LEDs on the side help to identify pairing mode. Usefully the 560’s can remember up to 8 different paired devices and the Bluetooth v4.0+EDR harware supports the A2DP, AVRCP, HSP and HFP profiles. Range is quoted as 10m in open air and we found we could walk a couple of rooms away before they started to break up.

Marmitek products are ideal for all your Bluetooth-enabled audio sources (think iPad/iPhone, Blackberry, Android smartphones, tablets and laptops).

Once paired you can control your device from buttons on the sides of these headphones. Audio functions available are Volume Up, Volume Down, Next and Previous Track.

The headphones feel substantial, but not heavy (210g) and have plenty of articulation and adjustment to allow any user to find a comfortable fitting for the faux leather ear pads. The 40mm 32 ohm drivers have a quoted frequency response of 20Hz to 20KHz.

During testing they were used mainly at home, providing a private laptop and smartphone listening experience whilst not disturbing anyone else in the room.

As a benefit these incorporate a built in omni-directional microphone so if you’re paired with your mobile phone you can take calls without even having to remove it from your pocket. Buttons on the sides allow you to answer and end a call too.

This design is definitely worth considering if you’re after an inexpensive pair of wireless headphones.

Source: Marmitek