{"id":327667,"date":"2021-08-19T21:00:07","date_gmt":"2021-08-19T18:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/boring-but-in-a-good-way-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2021-08-19T21:00:07","modified_gmt":"2021-08-19T18:00:07","slug":"boring-but-in-a-good-way-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/boring-but-in-a-good-way-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Boring, but in a Good Way \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af5e43398ac1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af5e43398ac1\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/boring-but-in-a-good-way-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/boring-but-in-a-good-way-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/boring-but-in-a-good-way-review-geek\/#Minimal_Design_Maximum_Comfort\" >Minimal Design, Maximum Comfort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/boring-but-in-a-good-way-review-geek\/#Chill_Audio\" >Chill Audio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/boring-but-in-a-good-way-review-geek\/#Theyre_Good_Just_Nothing_Special\" >They\u2019re Good, Just Nothing Special<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/boring-but-in-a-good-way-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/boring-but-in-a-good-way-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#Boring, but in a Good Way \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\">\n<div class=\"rating\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong>8\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Absolute Hot Garbage<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Sorta Lukewarm Garbage<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Strongly Flawed Design<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Some Pros, Lots Of Cons<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Acceptably Imperfect<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good Enough to Buy On Sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great, But Not Best-In-Class<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, with Some Footnotes<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Shut Up And Take My Money<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Absolute Design Nirvana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong>$99.99<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-93975 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/08\/032b2cc9.jpg?width=400 400w, https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/08\/032b2cc9.jpg?width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/08\/032b2cc9.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"Monoprice BT-600ANC headphones leaning against wooden trim\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Eric Schoon\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Eric Schoon<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s hard to stand out in the world of headphones, which leads to many manufacturers using extravagant features to make things more marketable. But Monoprice is here with the BT-600ANC to remind us that sometimes, something run-of-the-mill and boring is exactly what you want.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>All-Around Great Audio<\/li>\n<li>Long Battery Life<\/li>\n<li>Minimalist Design<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Annoying Touch Controls<\/li>\n<li>Iffy Quality at Max Volume<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>There\u2019s little going on here as far as big picture features go. The headphone\u2019s name describes half the selling points of the headphones already, proudly focusing on Bluetooth connectivity and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/howto\/44328\/htg-explains-how-do-noise-reducing-headphones-work\/\">Active Noise Cancellation<\/a> (or ANC). This makes sense though because there\u2019s not much else to focus on here. The hardware itself is simple, the audio quality isn\u2019t insane, and while the 40-hour battery life is nice, it\u2019s not enough to blow you away.<\/p>\n<p>But all that\u2019s fine with me\u2014these are just trying to be a solid pair of headphones you could use anywhere for anything. The only thing that might scare you off is the $99.99 price tag, which seems like a lot for something trying to be simple.\u00a0However, even if a product has a simple concept, good enough execution can warrant a higher price, and fortunately, the BT600 is a great example of this.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimal_Design_Maximum_Comfort\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Minimal Design, Maximum Comfort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The BT600-ANC does not have an ounce of interesting design to speak of. It is a completely standard, all gray pair of headphones with a USB-C charging port, an aux port, and a few controls for power, Bluetooth connection, and ANC. There\u2019s also a multi-function touchpad on the right earcup, which you can use for playback and volume controls. If you don\u2019t want your headphones to ever draw attention, these certainly fit the bill, and you might not notice them as well after a while because of how comfortable they are.<\/p>\n<p>While visually these headphones may not impress, they certainly morph to your head in a manner befitting of the <span class=\"htgeditornotesel\">price tag<\/span>. The padding is really soft, flexible, and fairly breathable so it doesn\u2019t get too hot. Combine that with how light the BT600 is, and I could comfortably wear it for hours on end.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-93974 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/08\/d0096ec6.jpg\" alt=\"Monoprice BT-600ANC headphones on a white picnic table\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Eric Schoon\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Eric Schoon<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If there\u2019s one issue with the BT600\u2019s hardware it\u2019s the multi-function touchpad. The manual showcases some pretty simple gestures like double-tapping the pad for playback controls, and I foolishly believed that it would be that simple. However, the touchpad is extremely finicky, which almost entirely removes the convenience this feature is supposed to bring. It\u2019s not just the pausing gesture either\u2014skipping tracks and the three different methods of volume control were all annoying as well. There\u2019s not much room for error with the gestures so you need to be extremely precise with your movements.<\/p>\n<p>At least, I think that\u2019s the problem anyway\u2014sometimes gestures worked on my first attempt, other times they didn\u2019t work after 10, and I honestly cannot tell you what I was doing differently between those times.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-93977 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/08\/799bad5a.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of Monoprice BT-600ANC headphones controls\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Eric Schoon\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Eric Schoon<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Even with that though, the BT600-ANC still comes out looking pretty good in the hardware department. These strike me as headphones designed to be used in a variety of settings, so the minimal design definitely fits in here. They\u2019re compact enough to easily fit in a bag (there\u2019s also an included carrying case) and won\u2019t draw any eyes if you wear them in public. With how comfortable these are and the 40-hour battery life, you can easily wear them for long periods without worry.<\/p>\n<p>There is one situation though where you don\u2019t want to use these: working out. Not just because they lack water- or sweat-proofing, but also because these are some loose headphones. I wouldn\u2019t consider myself to have a small head, but I still wore these on nearly the tightest headband setting, and even then it wasn\u2019t a secure fit. It wasn\u2019t bad enough for me where just walking would cause issues, but anything more intense would. This is a shame honestly because with the ANC features we\u2019ll discuss soon these would be pretty ideal for the gym.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chill_Audio\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Chill Audio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Befitting of the hardware, the audio quality on the BT600-ANC won\u2019t blow you away, but it\u2019s far from bad. The sound is just pleasant; it\u2019s not flat, nor is the bass too severe; it\u2019s a very neutral-sounding pair of headphones, which fits the hardware. They can be pretty loud if you want them to be, but I will say when pushed to the maximum volume the sound quality was compromised. It wasn\u2019t too bad, and they still sounded good at higher volumes, but if you like to max out your headphones you\u2019ll probably be disappointed here.<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, these work great in just about any situation. I used them while listening to music, video editing, watching shows, and even playing games and they performed excellently in every situation. The neutral sound profile means that these don\u2019t excel at anything, but they\u2019re also at least decent at everything. I\u2019m not super picky about audio quality, so having an \u201call-rounder\u201d pair like these is definitely my preference over something more specialized.<\/p>\n<p>The ANC also helps with blocking out background noise, but it\u2019s not thorough enough to keep everything out. I could still hear stuff going on around me with ANC on, but it does muffle the outside world enough so your focus can be solely on whatever you\u2019re listening to. There\u2019s practically nothing blocking background noise when ANC is off, so if you need to hear your surroundings these headphones won\u2019t get in the way.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theyre_Good_Just_Nothing_Special\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">They\u2019re Good, Just Nothing Special<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-93978 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/08\/f3ccdd27.jpg\" alt=\"Monoprice BT-600ANC hanging on a rock\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Eric Schoon\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Eric Schoon<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There\u2019s not much left for me to say, as these are a pretty standard pair of headphones for a reasonable price. I think these are a fantastic pair to keep around your room or stick in a backpack, just don\u2019t expect anything crazy. The audio quality is good with a sound profile that doesn\u2019t lean any particular way, the exterior can work in any setting, and the only major complaint I have is that the touchpad is annoying. If you just want some wireless headphones you know you can rely on, you can\u2019t go wrong here, but you won\u2019t be impressed either.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\">\nRating: <strong>8\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Price: <strong>$99.99<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>All-Around Great Audio<\/li>\n<li>Long Battery Life<\/li>\n<li>Minimalist Design<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Annoying Touch Controls<\/li>\n<li>Iffy Quality at Max Volume<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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