Plantronics BackBeat Fit

Top notch audio quality with a long lasting battery, but an unfortunate loose fit and hefty price tag.

Plantronics is part of history; the Federal Aviation Agency selected the lightweight headsets as the standard sole provider for air traffic controllers in the mid 60's. Neil Armstrong's first words on the moon were transmitted through a Plantronics...

The Plantronics BackBeat Fit over-the-ear headphones have solid sound, and touchy but useful controls. Anyone who listens to music while working out knows that headphone cords inevitably get caught on something, and in-line controls need to be...

One year ago, Plantronics stunned us with BackBeat GO 2, a pair of Bluetooth wireless earphones sold for a remarkable $80 entry price. This year, it's offering a new model called BackBeat Fit ($130), which despite a $50 premium actually is less appealing...

While the controls can be a bit of a pain sometimes, the audio is really what interests us, and in that category Plantronics has done a fantastic job, providing stellar sound amidst reasonably solid comfort.If anything, these might get us running more....

The Plantronics BackBeat Fit headphones are just about ideal for the gym, but not quite as suited for day-to-day...

I love how I can now jog without having to hold my phone in my hands, thanks to the handy neoprene armband case that can be transformed into a regular carrying case. There are no dangling cables to be felt on my chest as well and thanks to the...

A bit expensive, but still a good choice for fitness enthusiasts who value sound...