As far as earphones go, Brainwavz Blu-100 is one of the closest things to sound nirvana possible. That too without the tangle and mess of wires. Being Bluetooth in-ear earphones means that the same expertise that has helped the company build a name for itself in the IEM market is now also a force to be reckoned with in this space as well.
Design, specs and fit:
The Brainwavz Blu-100 features an excellently compact design. It looks very much like a flat cable with earbuds on each end. While the cable itself is almost weightless, it is given definition and weight by the metal wrought earbuds. What stands out for us is the distinct lack of any embellishments on the product. It looks premium, yet understated and in keeping with Brainwavz’s utilitarian design aesthetic, it is available only in black.
The in-ear fit of the Blu-100 is snug and reassuring. The earbuds made from Comply Foam 400 doesn’t feel intrusive or uncomfortable. The company has bundled 3 pairs of these earpieces, in varying sizes. It is however, imperative that you choose the right size for your ears, if you are to enjoy the crisp, punchy bass lines that the product has to offer. The box ships with a USB charger and a basic remote that delivers all that it promises.
The specs on this little marvel is what truly impresses. It uses two 8 mm dynamic drivers with the perfect impedance of 30 Ohms, that’s just about the right ‘sweet spot’ for most devices. The device itself covers an entire spectrum of sound from 20-20,000 Hz that gives it the ability to be tonally accurate across the entire width and length of the sound range. What’s even more impressive is the presence of the Bluetooth 4.0 technology and the apt-X codec that enables the Brainwavz Blu-100 to connect to 2 devices at once.
Performance:
In terms of performance, this pair of bluetooth stereo IEM’s impresses across the board. Connect it to your smartphone and experience musical bliss, and crystal clear call quality. Connect it wirelessly to your laptop, netbook, bluetooth enabled PC and you will never hear a complaint from co-workers about your ‘incessant’ music listening. And if in case you get a call in the meantime, switching between the two devices is a literal breeze, so there’s that benefit as well.
Price and Availability:
The most attractive feature of the Brainwavz Blu-100 however has to be its unbelievable price. Available at a steal of Rs. 2799/- both online and in leading music retail stores, electronic stores and music speciality stores, these are a real Godsend, specifically for those amongst us, looking for a little clarity of sound, without the mess and tangle of unwieldy wires.
