Technology is basically everywhere these days. While some people may complain about this and that, the fact of the matter is that technology allows us to at least make those boring trips from home to work and vice-versa, a little bit more bearable. Want to read a book, listen to your favorite songs or watch the latest movie? It's simple and easy with all the devices available on the market, from smartphones to laptops you can easily access your favorite source of entertainment on the go.
With the aforementioned ideas in mind, today we will be taking a look at the BT3+ Bluetooth from Energy Sistem, these light-weight and very portable headphones allow you to enjoy your favorite music and look good doing so.
This is the first product from Energy Sistem that we will be reviewing, they are a Spanish company that designs and produces a lot of tech products such as tablets, smartphones, headphones and a few other interesting devices. According to their website, they mainly target people who are interested in high quality technology at an affordable price.
The BT3+ headphones packaging is not the most sturdy I've ever seen, it does look good though, with an interesting orange, brown and black color scheme that gives the box a very elegant look. Since the headphones are so light-weight, the fact that the packaging is somewhat flimsy should not be a huge problem, still it's something to keep in mind if you're ordering and shipping them from far away.
Bundled with the actual headphones you will only find a usb cable, the manual that explains how to operate the headphones in several different languages, a paper that mentions the 36 month warranty and finally a leaflet that shows all the other products from Energy Sistem.
I personally would've liked to see included at least a little bag or pouch that would protect your headphones during transportation, since the BT3+ focuses so much on the portability factor, that seems like a really weird accessory to be missing.
I personally would've liked to see included at least a little bag or pouch that would protect your headphones during transportation, since the BT3+ focuses so much on the portability factor, that seems like a really weird accessory to be missing.
When it comes to their visual design, I would say that the BT3+ headphones are among some of the most elegant units we've had for review here on NRLB. The matte black finish that covers most of the headphones blends in perfectly with the little details presented in a darker gray, nothing looks out of place here, even the somewhat small ear-cushions seem appropriate for this sort of subtle design.
One of the things that surprised me after a few hours of use was how light the headphones feel on your "noggin", while the headband has little to no padding and the ear-cushions are extremely small, the headphones still felt like they were secure to my head at all times, allowing me to move around the house without many problems. The only comfort issue I had with the BT3+ was the almost total lack of padding on the ear-cushions, it does take a toll on your ears after a while.
Functionality-wise the BT3+ worked almost flawlessly, the very discreet side buttons for adjusting the volume and changing tracks are easily accessible and straightforward to use, even without looking directly at them you can clearly feel which button is which and press them according to your needs. The bluetooth connection worked without a hitch, never having any issues pairing with the various devices I tested it with.
With each full charge, the battery life was more than sufficient to last me for at least a couple of days, it probably depends on a few factors but I would estimate the battery life to last anywhere from 6 to 8 hours using it only for music.
In terms of sound quality the BT3+ had an alright performance, I'm not an audiophile in any sort of way, shape or form, but I did feel that the highs and mids were a bit lacking when compared to the lows, the small on-ear cushions also didn't help with sound definition since they don't provide any sort of seal.
On the other hand I didn't notice any sort of distortion, even when playing music at higher volumes, the BT3+ performed admirably well.
Final Thoughts
I would consider the BT3+ headphones biggest issue to be the 39,90€ price tag. While they are well built and look absolutely gorgeous, the competition within this price range is fierce and brutal. Small details such as the lack of a carrying pouch and the almost non existent padding, both on the headband and ear-cushions, can really make a difference.
Still, I can easily recommend the BT3+ to anyone searching for a great looking pair of headphones to accompany them during their travels.
The Good
+Very elegant design
+Well built
+Intuitive side buttons
+Very light-weight
+No sound distortion
The Bad
-Lots of competition
-Lack of a carrying pouch
-Very thin padding
Thanks to Energy Sistem for providing the review sample
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