The Monster iSport Freedom[/b]
The Monster iSport Freedom are a pair of on-ear sports headphones packed with Bluetooth wireless connectivity so you can work out in the gym or go running outdoors minus the flailing headphone cable.
Like the rest of the iSport headphone range, the Freedoms are built to withstand the rigors of a tough workout but it does come at a price. At £229, it's a massive investment for specialist headphones especially when they are not without their faults in the design and the sound departments.
Undeniably sports headphones. The neon green running through the interior of the headband all the way to the earcups ensures the Freedoms truly stand out. That's before spotting the big reflective strip to aid visibility and make them ideal for night-time runs.
The Freedoms are made largely from plastic and rubber to keep the overall weight down and prevent them from feeling heavy or bulky to wear. The headband interior is made from a softer, squishy, rubber that sits secure and snug on the top of the head. The slim, black antimicrobial ear cushions also get the rubbery treatment with car tire like grooves and sets of holes to help ventilation when things get hot and sweaty. Like the iSport in-ear headphones, you can actually wash these under the tap without fear of frying the insides. Connecting the ear cups to the headphone frame is a springy, accordion like mechanism which doesn't appear to have any noticeable benefits when the headphones are on. For a more compact and portable look, there are hinges on either side of the frames letting you tuck them inside the headband.
To prevent reaching for the headphone cable, there's a lithium polymer rechargeable battery that Monster claims provides 30 hours of music playback and calls. We certainly didn't use them for 30 hours straight but for a two or three-hour stints a day over an entire week; they can comfortably go the distance. When the battery is flat and you plug them to the nearest computer using a standard micro USB charging cable, it can take two or three hours to get back to a full charge.
The surprisingly lightweight designs make them perfect for the gym and the bright, reflective exterior is great for running at night. It manages a faultless Bluetooth performance and the water-resistance is a real bonus especially if you get a real sweat on.
The Monster iSport Freedom are a pair of on-ear sports headphones packed with Bluetooth wireless connectivity so you can work out in the gym or go running outdoors minus the flailing headphone cable.
Like the rest of the iSport headphone range, the Freedoms are built to withstand the rigors of a tough workout but it does come at a price. At £229, it's a massive investment for specialist headphones especially when they are not without their faults in the design and the sound departments.
Undeniably sports headphones. The neon green running through the interior of the headband all the way to the earcups ensures the Freedoms truly stand out. That's before spotting the big reflective strip to aid visibility and make them ideal for night-time runs.
To prevent reaching for the headphone cable, there's a lithium polymer rechargeable battery that Monster claims provides 30 hours of music playback and calls. We certainly didn't use them for 30 hours straight but for a two or three-hour stints a day over an entire week; they can comfortably go the distance. When the battery is flat and you plug them to the nearest computer using a standard micro USB charging cable, it can take two or three hours to get back to a full charge.
The surprisingly lightweight designs make them perfect for the gym and the bright, reflective exterior is great for running at night. It manages a faultless Bluetooth performance and the water-resistance is a real bonus especially if you get a real sweat on.