Pioneer Rayz Plus
ANC, Cable
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28 reviews
Great sound but not for joggers and windy days
After two months of wearing it, it's time for a review.
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Unfortunately not equally suitable for all ear canals. I had to try out several of the sizes until I found a halfway suitable fit for my ears. Due to the curved shape, the headphones do not reach deep enough into all ears to be "recessed". As a result, you can hear wind noise extremely well. Since I won't be jogging with them, this doesn't bother me as much. But I'll give it a deduction. I would much rather have a straight cut, as it is easier to adjust to the ears. I also find the material of the cable annoying. It is very stiff and twisted and constantly gets stuck in the pocket.
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Once the headphones are in place, you hear absolutely NOTHING from your surroundings. Great for commuters :-) And if you still want to hear the person sitting next to you, the HearThru is a brilliant solution. I also don't want to imagine life without Smart Noise Cancelling. Even when you wear the headphones without music, it makes a huge difference. Thanks to the Lightning connector, it is finally possible to actively amplify the sound on a mobile phone. You can hear that! Deep bass, clear voices or classical tones - everything is reproduced fantastically. I have also become a fan of AutoPause. I wouldn't have thought that it could be used, but it's ingenious.
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If you can find the right size, good sound and technical performance are worth a bundle, you should buy these headphones. Also with a view to the future, where the jack connection will soon pass away.Pro
- HearThru
- Smart Noise Cancelling
- Sound quality
- AutoPause
- High quality workmanship
Contra
- Curved shape not suitable for all ears
- Wind noise clearly audible
- Cable twists and sticks
Lowest cost in-ear headphones with active noise cancellation and iPhone cable
Absolutely brilliant device, active noise cancellation, an app that helps you adjust and even measures the fit of the earphones.
Pro
- App
- Active noise reduction
- Suitable cable for latest iPhones
Contra
- Cable a little stiff, but very stable
This review was created for a different variant: Rayz Plus (ANC, Cable)
too quiet
The maximum volume is very low, so you can hardly make calls with it and you can't hear it well.
Contra
- Very quiet
This review was created for a different variant: Rayz Plus (ANC, Cable)
App no longer available, no response from Pioneer customer service
Unfortunately, the required app is no longer available for download, so ANC cannot be used. Multiple enquiries to Pioneer Rayz customer service went unanswered. In contrast, galaxus.ch customer support dealt with my request quickly and easily (many thanks at this point).
My conclusion:
Without ANC, the headphones are useless for me and I advise against buying them.Pro
- Elegant design and high quality
- Wired (no charging required)
- Adapter for simultaneous charging of the iPhone
- Large selection of ear cups
Contra
- Ear cups don't really fit, despite large selection
- No customer support from Pioneer
- App no longer available (therefore no ANC)
- Cable could be a little more flexible
This review was created for a different variant: Rayz Plus (ANC, Cable)
iOS App not available for Switzerland!!!
The fact should clearly be mentioned in the product description.. I bought the product expecting an awesome app like in the product description.. noise canceling can still be turned on and off but no personal noise canceling optimization and equallizer without the app. A pity… @Digitec, please write to Pionnier and apple to make the app also available in Switzerland…
Pro
- Awesome headphones
Contra
- iOS App not available for Switzerland!!!
This review was created for a different variant: Rayz Plus (ANC, Cable)
Ideal for in between
Great idea, ideal if you don't use the headphones that often and the cable doesn't get in the way.
Pro
- Works great with IPhone
- Ideal if you don't use the headphones that much, as there is no built-in battery.
Contra
- NC not as good as other top-of-the-range headphones, which are also much more expensive
- Cables
This review was created for a different variant: Rayz Plus (ANC, Cable)
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