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What an interesting piece of tech!

As time goes on and tech becomes more readily available It often becomes less expensive to purchase things that years ago were hundreds of dollars.

This seems to be the case with the C5 Bluetooth wireless earbuds. The sound quality is amazing. I was frankly shocked to hear such deep, full and clear a sound quality out of a device say this price point.

Sound is my thing as I am a musician. Something has to sound good in order for me to use it and like it. The C5 fits the bill. Music sound quality is very good, if not excellent. YouTube sound quality over Bluetooth is amazing.

Moreover, and importantly for me was the telephone call quality. Callers could hear me fairly well and I could hear them as well or better than over an AirPod device. A minor issue was that my wife said I sounded a tad distant. Considering that I am not emotionally distant, I figured she meant call quality! :vroam: Other than that I heard her fine and it was amazing! I know that’s hard to believe because the price points of the two devices mentioned are so different, but it’s true.

The ear fit Is very good. I like the fit better because it doesn’t feel like it’s going to come out of the ear like an AirPod does, plus this is excellent for working out because of the fit AND the fact that it’s waterproof, which is icing on the cake. I would be hard-pressed to find any downside with this C5. I therefore recommend them. I gave this pair to my wife's friend, who is without $$ means. That made me happy because it was a really good pair. I'd buy them for myself without reservation. As Chinese generic bluetooth buds go, these are top of the line. Believe me.. I've reviewed others that were terrible.

What do you think of this? Thanks for reading! PS: I don't know why Android Forums puts my pics on their side. Oh well.


Here's a list of features off Amazon:

  • 【Bluetooth 5.0】Bluetooth 5.0 and DSR lossless HD rendering technology ,faster, more stable and efficient. Enhance the audio quality and Powerful Bass Performance of headset . Headphones built-in microphone provide the best stereo call quality and clarity
  • 【3500mAh Ultra Large Capacity】wireless earbuds with 3500mah charging case, which can provides more than 25 charges and 120 hours of playtime. You can also use the charging case as a power bank to charge your smartphone.
  • 【Auto and Fast pairing 】Remove the earphone from the charing case, lightning earbuds automatically turns on and matches,more convenient and fast,Compatible with all moblie phone, iPhone X,XR,XS,iPhone 8,Samsung Galaxy ,huawei,iPad, Android, and all Bluetooth-enabled device.
  • 【IPX8 Waterproof 】IPX8 waterproof sports wireless earbuds design, design for sweat & water resistance during. Perfect for Sports,Gym and most of the places.The earphones adopts touch design, provides multiple operations, adjust volume, answer calls, and switch songs.( Note:Not for swimming, Bluetooth signal CAN NOT be connected underwater because water block bluetooth signal)
  • 【MULTI MODES 】Bluetooth earbuds are designed with on-touch control, you can freely switch songs, answer/reject a call, adjust volume and Siri. Earbuds support mono/stereo/modes,provide the best stereo call quality and clarity.Cover the lid of case when charging,Earbuds will charges quickly and successfully


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I don't know the price break of said unit but it looks genuine. I have a couple of Bose SoundSports and love the tech. The true wireless feature makes the wearing of them so easy and snag free. The charging cradle/case for the Bose also holds a charge for multiple quick charges for the buds on the run. Is that a feature of the C5 unit? I find that handy for a charge across lunch for afternoon play.
 
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I don't know the price break of said unit but it looks genuine. I have a couple of Bose SoundSports and love the tech. The true wireless feature makes the wearing of them so easy and snag free. The charging cradle/case for the Bose also holds a charge for multiple quick charges for the buds on the run. Is that a feature of the C5 unit? I find that handy for a charge across lunch for afternoon play.

I forgot what I paid for them.. I'll check..
 
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It is 39.98 but I got an 8 dollar discount that was there on Amazon when I bought them. I was reimbursed for the review, in the interest of full disclosure.
Looks like a great deal of bang for the buck to me. Does the charging case/cradle also serve as a supplemental charger for the earbuds? It's a very nice feature of my Bose but they are priced many times more than the C5 you review.
 
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Looks like a great deal of bang for the buck to me. Does the charging case/cradle also serve as a supplemental charger for the earbuds? It's a very nice feature of my Bose but they are priced many times more than the C5 you review.

Yes, it does!

Here's a list of features off Amazon:

  • 【Bluetooth 5.0】Bluetooth 5.0 and DSR lossless HD rendering technology ,faster, more stable and efficient. Enhance the audio quality and Powerful Bass Performance of headset . Headphones built-in microphone provide the best stereo call quality and clarity
  • 【3500mAh Ultra Large Capacity】wireless earbuds with 3500mah charging case, which can provides more than 25 charges and 120 hours of playtime. You can also use the charging case as a power bank to charge your smartphone.
  • 【Auto and Fast pairing 】Remove the earphone from the charing case, lightning earbuds automatically turns on and matches,more convenient and fast,Compatible with all moblie phone, iPhone X,XR,XS,iPhone 8,Samsung Galaxy ,huawei,iPad, Android, and all Bluetooth-enabled device.
  • 【IPX8 Waterproof 】IPX8 waterproof sports wireless earbuds design, design for sweat & water resistance during. Perfect for Sports,Gym and most of the places.The earphones adopts touch design, provides multiple operations, adjust volume, answer calls, and switch songs.( Note:Not for swimming, Bluetooth signal CAN NOT be connected underwater because water block bluetooth signal)
  • 【MULTI MODES 】Bluetooth earbuds are designed with on-touch control, you can freely switch songs, answer/reject a call, adjust volume and Siri. Earbuds support mono/stereo/modes,provide the best stereo call quality and clarity.Cover the lid of case when charging,Earbuds will charges quickly and successfully
 
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