Defunc bt earbud plus hybrid review

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What if you could buy cheap earphones from a media related store which offered cross-platform compatibility, a comfortable design and a mic for less awkward calls?

Defunc seems to have created an answer to this with their Go Hybrid earphones.

Full disclosure: I paid for the product myself. This isn't sponsored and I most certainly didn't get it for free.

The earphones are somewhat comfortable but I'm not a huge fan of almost all earphones due to how they feel when in my ear. Headphones feel substantially more comfortable. Especially my HD 518s.

In terms of audio quality, the hybrid is actually pretty solid and delivers OK sounding audio. I've tested it on more base heavy songs and it doesn't sound bad. While I can tell there is some difference in audio quality between my HD 518s and the Hybrid, there's more of a sound signature difference than inherent audio quality difference imho.

But this is a pair of earphones with a mic, you probably bought it to Skype people or call people or talk to people on the go.

In my testing, Calling was easy to setup and worked well. I've had no complaints about how it sounds and frankly I don't think the mic sounds bad.

Testing the mic with Cortana definitely yielded OK results. For testing I got Cortana to be able to respond only when I say "Hey Cortana" and it worked when I was loud enough. I have a tendency of not speaking loud enough when talking to digital assistants

Hearing calls through the earphones is a lot nicer than through the ear piece of my 650. I was able to hear the person I was calling a lot more easily and it just felt more natural not having to hold my phone up to my ear to receive calls.

The biggest issue with these is the same issue almost every pair of earphones I've owned had. They weren't as comfortable as headphones. They were an inferior and subpar experience.

But to be fair, the earphones are a lot more portable than my headphones. I find myself always having my earphones in my backpack whenever I go outside or in my pocket because of the versatility.

In this use case when it is a secondary listening device then it works quite well. But as a primary listening device, I could not use it alone due to how uncomfortable I find most earphones to be.

Noise bleed when listening to music at 50% volume is somewhat noticeable. Unless you're cranking it up past 50% though, people are unlikely to be terribly bothered.

The hybrid definitely benefits from better sound cards/sound processing although the Hybrid isn't aimed at being an amazing music listening device. When listening on my Surface Pro 4 it sounded better than on my Lumia 650. Then again, for a lot of audio equipment it's like that.

Overall I'm not sure what to make of this product. It's one of the best earphones I've ever had except in the comfort department. It's just that I don't specifically recommend earphones to people.

The biggest downside besides comfort is the lack of direct volume control on the earphones themselves. Typically on other earphones, volume up or volume down buttons are found near where the 2 wires separate and go into each ear. This isn't the case on this unit.

If you pick one up, you'll have to control the volume on your device but this shouldn't be a huge deal if you're using it with a PC. On a phone this can be a little more of a problem but by no means is it a deal breaker.

The packaging was not earth shattering but at this price point I didn't expect it to be. It got the job done and that's what matters.

The hybrid is mostly made of plastic with the earphone tips which make contact with your ear being made out of a rubbery material.

In conclusion, If you already own a pair of headphones and needed something with a mic for whatever reason then this is pretty good choice for those on a tight budget. One of the other seemingly few reviews on this seemed to indicate that they thought the Hybrid audio quality was acceptable but not great. Honestly, I can tell there is a difference but it's not as huge as some other reviews are making it out to be.

While these won't replace my Sennheisers, I'll still use them as a secondary listening device and for when I need to make calls.

Are defunc true wireless earbuds good?

Defunc True Plus True Wireless Earbuds Review. I have been getting so much enjoyment using my Defunc True Wireless Earbuds I thought it would be fun to share my thoughts with a review about these comfortable and great-sounding audio devices. Wireless headphones and earbuds are a game-changer when it comes to active listening.

How much do defunc earbuds cost in Singapore?

Their products are divided in three price points: PLUS, GO and BASIC, and are available as wired, wireless Bluetooth and true wireless. Defunc TRUE PLUS is their top-line true wireless earbuds and retails in Singapore for S$129.90. It comes in 6 colours – white, black, red, blue, green, and pink.

Who makes defunc headphones?

Defunc is a Swedish company which sells headphones, wired, Bluetooth, and true wireless. I've bought two different models and would like to give my honest review in case anyone is interested in buying them!

How much does a defunc true mute earphone cost?

Priced at $269.95, the Defunc True Mute wireless earphones sit in the mid-tier and offer a range of features. The main one being active noise cancellation which uses the onboard microphones to listen out for ambient noise and produce an opposite signal to cancel them out. This allows users to hear their music and content without distraction.

How long do Defunc earbuds last?

Featuring our world-unique consumer insight-based MultiTip™ design, these earbuds give you long-lasting comfortable listening and seamless sound with touch control, IPX4 water and sweat resistance, fast charging and 22 hours of total playtime included.

Who is the owner of Defunc?

In 2015, entrepreneur Johan Wahlbäck, with a lifelong devotion to innovative functional design, gave himself a challenge: make it easier for people to find the right earphones in a maze-like earphone market.

How do I increase the volume on my Defunc earbuds?

Volume increase: Click once on the right earbud. Wait 1 second between each touch if you want to increase the volume. want to decrease the volume. Answer/end phone call: Double-click either the left or right earbud to answer or end the phone call.

Why won't my defunc earbuds work?

Make sure the earbuds are turned on. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on on your device. Make sure that the earbuds aren't connected to another device. Make sure the earbuds have battery life.