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Zagg Z-buds Headphones Review - Intro

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Published on July 10, 2009
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Introduction Introduction  
The Z-buds come to us from Zagg. They're portable in-ears with semi-open backs. They also have two in-line controls: a remote button and microphone, plus  a volume control. The Z-buds have a suggested retail price of $80, but, like anything, can be found for cheaper.

The Z-buds have elements of good and bad design. For example, their case is more rugged than what we typically see, but their in-line accessories could allow the internal wires to twist up easily.

In terms of audio quality, it had very low distortion levels, but its frequency response was a bit erratic. It also had some issues with tracking.
   
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Section The Good The Bad
Tour & Design Tour & Design • We like the cable casing. • In-line accessories are definitely weak spots. Some parts seem cheaply made.
Sound Quality Sound Quality • Very low distortion. • Frequency response is a bit extreme, tracking meanders.
Isolation Isolation • Decent max volume.
 
• Open-back design means they leak significantly more than the average set of in-ears.
Tour & Design Comfort • Comfortable overall. • Some sleeves fit into the ear canal, which might be uncomfortable initially.
Tour & Design Usability • In-line accessories can be dismantled for repair. • A bit too long for a set of in-ears.
Tour & Design Conclusion • Low distortion, good cable guard, remote & mic and volume control. • Poor construction, weak isolation and leakage for in-ears.


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