Skullcandy Jib Wireless review: specs and price

Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.

With a detachable cable you can use alternative cables, and if the cable is pulled it will pop out instead of breaking.

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Allows you to change ear pads without buying new ones.

The in-ear device is ultracompact and lightweight, with little or no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. It is inserted in the ear canal itself and blocks out a lot of environmental noise. It has stronger bass tones and is unlikely to fall out of the ear.

The device is designed in a way that allows sound to go out through the back of the ear cups, which usually have vents or perforations. This design provides very natural and accurate sound.

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The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.

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The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.

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Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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The device sits tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal which reduces background noise and prevents your music from leaking out.

Impedance is the device’s electrical resistance to the current being pushed through it. The lower the impedance, the easier it is to get higher volume and requires less power.

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Devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and clear high notes.

The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.

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The battery can be recharged and used over again.

The time it takes to fully charge the battery.

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An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.

The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.

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Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.

The device can connect at a greater distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device.

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A headset is one headphone or pair with a built-in microphone. Headsets can be used for applications which require communication i.e. Skype, games with voice chat, mobile phones etc.

More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.

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There is a control panel on the cable, so you can easily operate the device without having to interact with it.