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This is a sound signature geared toward bass lovers, and those who prefer a flatter response will not find much solace in Bright mode, which still packs some notable low-frequency punch. The subtle, but exceptionally deep sub-bass on the Panda Bear track "Dolphins," also showcases the BackBeat Fit 3200's drivers. The vocals on this track are delivered with reasonable clarity-there's no added sibilance-but they could benefit from some boosting or sculpting in the high-mids and highs. In place of it, the loop's sustain gets beefed up in the lows, and the sub-bass synth hits that punctuate the beat are delivered with serious depth. On Jay-Z and Kanye West's "No Church in the Wild," the kick drum loop receives less high-mid presence than we typically hear, which dulls the attack somewhat. The acoustic strums and higher percussive hits get enough high-mid and high-frequency presence to sound relatively balanced, but this is not a terribly accurate sound signature. (In Bass mode, the balance of the mix is thrown far off.) Callahan's vocals receive a pleasant low-mid richness matched with enough high-mid presence to keep things reasonably defined. The drums on this track get some serious added bass depth, taking them to near-thunderous territory even in Balanced mode. At top, unwise listening levels, the bass doesn't distort, and at more moderate levels, the lows are still notably boosted.īill Callahan's "Drover," a track with far less deep bass in the mix, gives us a better sense of the BackBeat Fit 3200's general sound signature. Even in Balanced mode, the lows are powerful, and on tracks with intense sub-bass content, like The Knife's "Silent Shout," the drivers deliver seriously intense low-frequency response. We tested most of our tracks in Balanced mode-Bass mode provides some serious added depth, and Bright mode brings up the treble a bit, as you'd expect, but all modes provide substantial bass. Internally, each earpiece employs a 13.5mm driver delivering a frequency range of 20Hz-20kHz. Your results will vary with your volume levels. Plantronics estimates battery life for the BackBeat Fit 3200 to be roughly 8 hours, with 16 additional hours stored in the charging case. The app is also essential for downloading firmware updates. You can also switch Awareness mode on or off in the app-it allows you to hear your surroundings without removing the earpieces, and dims the music volume levels during playback. It's a bummer there are no user-adjustable EQs, only presets. The app has three EQ modes to choose between-Balanced, Bass Boost, and Bright-which we'll discuss in the next section. The Plantronics BackBeat app allows you to customize some controls on the BackBeat Fit 3200, assigning a variety of tasks (like enabling a stopwatch or playing a Spotify playlist) to one or two taps, but enabling these functions disables the volume controls on the left ear. There's also a Power On button that prevents the case from turning on and wasting battery. Inside, there's a small pocket for the charging cable, and of course, the charging docks for the earpieces. What might be the shortest charging cable we've ever seen connects to the micro USB port on the back of the case. The charging case resembles more of a carrying pouch than a case, with its zip-shut lid. (Opens in a new window) Read Our RHA T20 Wireless Review The charging case, however is not waterproof, so you shouldn't place wet earphones inside of it. The earpieces have an IP57 rating, meaning they can be submerged up to a meter and washed off under a faucet without issue. There are three included pairs of eartips in all two of the pairs have earfin pieces attached to them for extra fit security, and one pair has a protruding section that is smaller and less fin-like, but still adds stability. DesignĪvailable in black or teal models, the BackBeat Fit 3200's earpieces have built-in ear hooks that make them ideal for exercise-they will stay in place even during rigorous workouts. The earphones join a crowded field of exercise-focused true wireless options, and are one of the better models in this price range for deep bass lovers who need a waterproof build. For the same $149.99, they again feature a stable fit and a waterproof design ideal for working out, but the bass has been pumped up considerably. That certainly isn't the case with the BackBeat Fit 3200, an update to last year's model. When we reviewed the BackBeat Fit 3100 earphones from Plantronics last year, we found one major thing lacking: Bass. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.