Thanks to Future Shop, I had the chance to try out their Marley Jammin’ Positive Vibration headphones. I don’t use headphones a lot, mostly because I’m picky about them. The small ones in my ears tend to bug me and it’s not always easy to use the over the ear ones.
But the Marley ones were pretty awesome. They fit perfectly (adjustable, but the ear part isn’t huge and they fit snugly), and the sound was incredible. Way better than the buds I usually have to use. I noticed right away when testing them out on my iPhone that I didn’t need the phone volume up very loud to hear just fine. The show I was watching came in crystal clear and I could hear all the background detail.
They also shut out the other noise from the cartoons that were on. Suddenly, Skype meetings and phone calls that I usually take with kids running around seem more accessible.
I then put it to the test with the real critics – Andy and my son are music lovers. My son doesn’t usually wear headphones, especially the buds. These fit him well and since they weren’t the buds they seemed more comfortable for him. I found they were great for him to play his music (he likes to create) on the iPad.
Andy thought they sounded really sharp – and he listens to music and uses ear phones the most (especially when recording with his guitar). He was a fan.
Despite my lack of knowledge on the subject, I do know that I like these headphones. And, the packaging is all eco-friendly and recyclable! (No plastic!).
As a side note, we are real fans of Future Shop. Have you ever taken your kids in there? For this family of game/electronic lovers it’s like going to a fun fest. My son used to call it the Canada Store because there is a leaf on the outside of the store. Too cute!
WIN!
Future Shop is giving you a chance to win a pair just like mine (pictured).
To enter, comment below and let me know if you would use them to listen to music, watch shows, Skype or something else!
You can also follow Future Shop on Twitter @fsottawa
*contest is open to Ottawa residents and must be able to meet for pick up. Giveaway ends Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 9 pm EST.
Disclosure: Future Shop gave me a pair of ear phones to try and keep but the comments and opinions are my own. Which may be obvious based on the non-technical description 😉
i would run with them. some people might think they are too bulky, but buds don’t stay in my ears and i am always fiddling with them as i run. it gets so annoying that i take them out and you know how fun running is without music? it’s not!
I think my daughter would snatch them & use them to listen to music!
I would use these headsets for a number a reasons.
1. I DJ and I am in need of a new pair as the SONY’s I have are just about to play their last gig.
2. Also listen to music and news on my laptop while in bed (it keeps the household happy)
3. I am starting to present on webinars and the Headset will come in handy during these presentations.
4. finally, they’ll be used with my iPod while I listen away the day in a park or beach.
I would use them to listen to music and focus at work. 🙂
I would probably use them for music and Skype! Thanks!
I would use them to filter out the noise of the guys I hang out with who cheer for crappy teams. Crank up the tunes, or listen to winning teams. Coulda used them at the Superbowl party…
I would use them to talk to my friends and family that I’m leaving behind when I move to London, ON! Skype, Vent, TeamSpeak and my phone, I can plug these in and be connected!!
oh, I would DEFINITELY use them for listening to music while I write! And probably during my morning commute :).
I would use them to listen to my hypnobabies tracks 🙂 I use ear buds now but if I listen for too long it either irritates my ears or gives me a small headache. Neither of those are conducive to relaxing and self-hypnosis 😉
I like watching TV (Netflix) on my iphone (hopefully someday my iPad 😉 ) and I would love these so I could do it without bugging my DH. I find I get headaches with ear buds so I don’t use them ever.
I would attach them to the keyboard!
I have a new smartphone (well, smartish) and my husband is appalled at how little I am making use of it. Yesterday he pointed out that it can take headphones, and play music, and I think it plays videos too, and yet I continue to ignore it. I pledge that if I win the headphones, I will load up my phone with music and attach them. And thus, my marriage will be saved!
I find also that I dont care for the ones that go in my ears for they hurt my ears, and these look great. I would use them to listen to music, I would also love for our 4 children to use them, so that they could listen to their music, and I wouldn’t have to!! 🙂
I can’t wear ear buds either. They all fall out, so these would be fabulous! I would share with my kids, and then there would be a fight so we’d have to buy a second pair 🙂
Id use them to listen to internet radio, my wife is always telling me to turn it off and with these I could listen and not bug her.
I would use them to listen to music and so my 5 yr old wouldn’t try to take over my games of plants vs zombies every time she heard that music 🙂
My son has sensory issues so they would probably feel more comfy for his ears instead of the ear buds. I would let him use it or use them myself to listen to music.
I think I would actually use them most for the kids. I don’t want them to put earphones into their ears, but sometimes some headphones would be really handy!
did anyone win this?
I did! They are awesome!
Thank you again! 🙂
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