This week was the final straw with my third pair of Beats. It started off a crack in the plastics around the left headphone. So pissed. Not sure what caused it. Probably dropped to “hard.” Then something went amiss with the super annoying micro USB port no longer making a tight connection with the cable to recharge. Plus the BlueTooth pairing was a frequent ordeal if the damned things detected more than one computer or device. Overall, I hate BlueTooth since the latency with mice and keyboards too noticeable on top of the recharging element, which adds to the disposable attitude many Amerikans have with silverware, paper plates, those ugly red cups, etc.
How do I like these? They kicked in pretty quickly, as soon as I got them out of the box, pairing to my iPhone was a breeze (my iPod’s iOS is ancient on purpose). I then enjoyed a nice walk around the Domain to close my rings and test the audio of a couple different podcasts. They also have less drama when switching sources than the herculean patience needed with Beats; fluid versus 10-minute ordeals.
Now I need to get my six months of free Apple Music ironed out. My Find My…setups use one Apple ID yet my existing subscription, is another. It would be nice if these damned things could be consolidated and I know I’m not alone there.