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PLAYLIST REVIEW: TAOTRONICS TT-BH046does not supply.
Another nearly universal feature of
Bluetooth headphones is the ability to
accept or reject phone calls while listening
to music. The TT-BH046 also lets you
redial the last number and mute the call.
The microphone for phone calls is
separate from the ANC mics.USER INTERFACE
All controls are found on the right earcup.
On the back of the earcup, the power on/
off button performs several functions.
Naturally, it turns the power on and off by
holding it for a couple of seconds. It alsofeedback ANC with
two microphones in
each earcup,
TaoTronics’ hybrid
approach is
designed to provide
the best of both—
reducing the level of
a broad range of
frequencies,
correcting errors,
and exhibiting less
sensitivity to how a
user wears the
headphone. The
company claims it
can reduce ambient
low-frequency sound
by up to 96 percent.
Bluetooth and ANC both require
power, of course, which the TT-BH046
provides with a 550mAh lithium-ion
battery. Charging time is remarkably fast:
45 minutes to full charge, after which it will
operate up to 30 hours with Bluetooth or 11
hours with Bluetooth and ANC. Even
better, a quick five-minute charge will
provide two hours of playing time with
Bluetooth and ANC. This is undoubtedly
thanks to a USB power capacity of 5V/2A
rather than the more common 5V/1A
capacity of many headphones. Of course,
you need a 5V/2A USB power adaptor to
get the fastest charge, which TaoTronics
The soft “protein” earpads swivel 90 degrees for increased comfort
and to fit within the included carrying case. The length of the
headband is, of course, adjustable.