The Plantronics BackBeat Go 600 Series wireless over-ears are average mixed-use headphones with fair sound quality. Although they share a lightweight design with the Beoplay H9, they don’t feel as high-end or robust. On the plus side, they have a good wireless range, are straightforward to use, and are rather comfy. Unfortunately, the ear cups do not adequately seal the ears, making them a bad choice for loud settings and commuting. For mixed usage, average. The wireless range and battery life of the Plantronics BackBeat Go 600 are both good. a bass-heavy, decently comfortable, lightweight design with good audio performance. They don’t have the best isolation for loud environments because they have a seal issue with their ear cups. They also have a somewhat shoddy construction that feels cheap and flimsy. also you will check our article on Plantronics BackBeat Go 600 review.
Plantronics BackBeat Go 600 review: Design
The build quality of the BackBeat GO 600s, which are mid-range headphones, is generally solid but unimpressive. The Go 600s come in a variety of colors, including black, khaki, and navy, but our review pair is gray/stone. Although they have a similar shape to the 500 Series, there is a definite shift towards a more fashionable, restrained design and muted colors. The band is flexible but strong, and each end has a light geometric edge. There is some reasonable wiggle room where the thin rail that connects the strap to the cups joins, allowing a good amount of flex when putting the headphones on and taking them off, despite the rail being a bit fiddly. Given the “GO” branding for being on-the-go, they should easily withstand some rough handling or being jostled around in a bag. The thin mesh carrying pouch, however, left us a little underwhelmed because it has a rough texture and doesn’t appear to provide much protection. The play/skip buttons are actually concealed beneath the left cup’s surface, although there are corresponding indicators that indicate where to press. Finding these with only your hand is not particularly simple, and we found ourselves fumbling around a little bit more than we’d have liked. The headphones charge via micro USB, as is customary, and a wired audio cable is available as an option for times when the battery is low. It’s important to note that the cable lacks playback or volume control and actually disables the built-in buttons when in use, forcing you to use your phone or media player instead.
Comfort
Even for extended listening sessions, the BackBeat GO 600’s memory foam earcups and soft leatherette outer layer make it easy to wear. The headband region is made of the same leatherette material, and the earcups spin when you put them in the included pouch. The BackBeat GO 600 is a bulky option for a pair of wireless EDC headphones because it cannot fully fold up. The BackBeat GO 600 features passive noise-canceling due to its over-the-ear design. They are capable of filtering a sizable amount of background noise, but they fall short of active noise-canceling options. also you will learn our article on Plantronics BackBeat Go 600 review.
Plantronics BackBeat Go 600 review: Audio performance
The BackBeat GO 600 Series excels in sound, without a doubt. We discovered they offered a steady clear, balanced sound when listening to David Bowie’s Starman, with no discernible deterioration in quality or transmission via a Bluetooth connection. Vocals sounding smooth and clear suggesting that the 500 Series has primarily improved in the high end since last year. The microphone on the left cup was well-positioned to pick up audio from our end and we had no trouble using them for phone calls. The GO 600 Series, like their predecessors, offer multipoint pairing so you can connect to two devices at once. The 18-hour battery life should last you at least a few days of casual use. We found the headphones to be completely adequate even while we were walking near a busy road or on our morning train ride. Sound isolation is limited, but it is still more than you would find in on-ear or in-ear options. For usage with its many device lines, Plantronics also offers an EQ app, but you probably won’t need to do much adjusting. Anyhow, the headphones have a built-in EQ button in case you need any “bass boost” when listening to more bass-heavy tracks; even though the difference in sound quality may be slight, it’s a welcome addition.
Plantronics BackBeat Go 600 review: Connectivity
Instead than fumbling with buttons, the BackBeat GO 600’s configuration is done by flipping a switch. To activate Bluetooth, you flip the switch up, and to get it ready for pairing, you move the switch up even more. The BackBeat GO 600 was immediately recognized by our devices, and the pairing process was trouble-free. Simply connect the BackBeat GO 600 and your device’s headphone jack using the included 3.5mm cable if you prefer the traditional wired method. There is no need to turn on Bluetooth because a wired connection uses no power. The BackBeat GO 600 can operate wirelessly for up to 18 hours at 70% loudness. A MicroUSB port on the left earcup is where you charge it up. The BackBeat GO 600 has a Bluetooth 4.1 connection that is dependable and stable, and it can connect to up to two devices at once.
Battery and charging
According to Plantronics, the BackBeat GO 600 has a battery life of up to 18 hours, and in my experience, this is accurate. The headphones provided a “medium battery” notice after a few days of use of 4-6 hours per day. If the battery is entirely drained, charging can take up to 90 minutes using a standard micro USB cable. The manufacturer provides this type in four different color choices: Navy (seen above), Grey, Black, and Khaki. you can read our article on Plantronics BackBeat Go 600 review.
Conclusion
In neutral mode, the Plantronics BackBeat Go 600 headphones have good sound quality; in Bass Boost mode, the sound is sculpted and bass-forward. There is a good balance between the lows and the highs, even though there is some sculpting and boosting. Bass aficionados will be pleased with the results, while those looking for an accurate mix will find the neutral setting to be better than usual. We also like the previously mentioned BackBeat Fit 500, the Jabra Move Wireless, the Marshall Major III Bluetooth, and the Sennheiser HD 4.40 BT for less money in this price range. Due to their more adaptable, gym-friendly design, we prefer the BackBeat Fit headphones, but the BackBeat Go 600 won’t fall short either.
