We’ve covered our fair share of sporty-styled Bluetooth
headphones, ranging the entire spectrum of the category –
so that includes over the ear styles and some in-ear ones as
well. Some carry the qualities we want for the active
individual, while others miss the mark entirely. With the SOL
Republic Shadow, it’s been designed to fit comfortably
around your neck for a secure fit, which can be used for all
sorts of occasions; not just for fitness use.
In our experience, we’re quite familiar with this design style,
as we’ve seen it previously in LG’s line of Tone Bluetooth
headsets. Essentially, what we have here is a lightweight,
flexible band that wraps around our neck. Unlike LG’s
models, though, the Shadow is able to flex and move – so
it’s able to stay firmly in place with adverse movement, as
opposed to flopping around. On top of that, it features a
rubbery like finish that enables it to endure sweat and rain.
Along each end, we have its ear buds, which suction
perfectly into our ear for a secure fit. Even with running, they
manage to stay in place to provide continuous use without
the worry of having the ear buds coming loose during a run.
Along the right section of the band, we have a dedicated
power button on the underside – while the multi-function
button is flanked by the volume up and down buttons along
the top edge. In the inside area, though, there’s an LED light
that glows in either blue or red to indicate its connectivity
status. As for the left section of the band, the only thing
there is the microUSB port on the underside, which is
hidden behind the plastic flap covering it.
Pairing it with a Samsung Galaxy S6 edge, we’re certainly
astounded by the punchy audio quality it’s able to produce
– seemingly favoring the lower audio ranges more than
anything else. Therefore, if you’re the kind of person that
loves to hear the rumble of beats and heavy bass, you’ll
certainly be exposed to a lot of it here with the SOL Republic
Shadow. Still, it’s not too overpowering to drown out mids
and highs. They’re still well represented, but there’s no
denying that there’s more of a profound effort to accentuate
the lows. At the highest volume setting, the Shadow is able
to retain its crisp quality – with no distortion or crackling.
Battery life is rated for 8 hours, and in our usage, it’s able to
do just that – 2 hours at the gym each day for 4 days. We
wouldn’t say that it’s a long tally, considering that some
over-the-ear styles can reach well over 10 hours, but we’re
very content by what it offers. Attached with a $99.99
sticker tag , it’s a price point that we find to be befitting.
Although it’s what we regard as the ideal companion for
active individual, it’s still a pleasant thing to use if you
simply want to sit back and relax too – so it’s great for all
sorts of listening experiences. Don’t worry, you can expect
this to power you through your workout sessions!
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