Maverick is an independent individual who does not go along with a group or party.
As you look at the search for smart audio glasses, you will see some similarity to how they are made. They have bulky arms or the frames are not pretty. There is even one that slips onto existing glasses but are also bulky.
Soundcore Frames are different. They did not go along with the party on how they were to make them. They were independent in their design and function.
The Soundcore Frames arms are slightly thicker than a normal glasses arms are but are not as thick and bulky as most audio glasses are.
The Soundcore Frames went further than just following the front frames with just one frame. They decided to create 10 different Front Frames that can be swapped out to give users different options in the look of their glasses.
As of right now you can buy 8 sunglasses and 2 eye glasses in a kit and you have 10 front frames that you can buy individually. There are a few front frames that are not sunglasses and have a blue tint. These are good for when you want to wear and listen to these in the house and/or to have a prescription added into the frames.
So this is why they are the Maverick of Smart glasses as they did their own thing and did not rely on previous designs.
What comes into the box.
In the box you will get your left and right audio arms, a front frame, a charging cable, a case. A glasses cloth does come with each front frame as well.
Setup for the front frames are easy to put together without instruction but a few things are needed to be stated.
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They provide a card that will state to make sure the soundcore logo are located on the outside of the frames. The frames does not have a L or R on them.
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When taking them on and off, you may need to readjust how you are holding the arms and front frames in order to connect or disconnect them. Sometimes they do not slide in or out as easily as it should.
Charging
The charging cable has two magnets attachment that goes to each arm to charge the arms and has a USB A on the other end. Due to the look of this cable, I ended up buying another one so that I will not be without as the cable does seem pretty thin and seems that it would
Audio
The frames uses 4 speakers (2 on each side) to have delivered an open environment sound delivery. So it is just speakers for the ear. It will never be as good as LDAC, ANC, or ACAA quality. The sound is is actually pretty good and is comparable to other earbuds per say.
It is true transparency headset. So in a quiet area they sound pretty good. In some traffic and other noise, it can sound good but you are aware of your environment and then as the outside noise is louder, it will overtake the speakers. As I was walking to work they were washing the sidewalk and I could still hear the music but when I got to my office and somebody was running a vacuum the speakers were overtaken and I could not hear the music.
Microphone
I do limit myself in the use of earbuds with the use of a phone but I have used it several times here recently. Overall, I have not had any complaints of anybody not hearing me while on the phone.
I have also called myself while I had a radio playing and I felt that they were able to pick out my voice and the radio was not picked up.
Touch controls and auto detect
As of this review, I have had limited use of the touch controls as I have not tested that as much. The one touch control that I use the most is to turn them on. This is activated in the curve of the arms. They do work pretty well.
When I have used them, I have found the auto detect to be really responsive and activate as they should.
App support
There is a typical app support that will let you make changes to the EQ or controls and such and it was shown in another review. I think what did catch my eye is that once connected, you can switch the front frames shown on the app when connected. I am not sure if it is for fun or if it has another function to maybe help balance out the sound of different frames(for an example).
Polarized glasses
Overall, I find the Front Frames to be pretty good. Although as stated by The Professor, you do have some reflection but for me it is not enough not to enjoy them.
I will say that I decided to wear them at my office as they keep the lights way too bright. It was nice to be able to downplay the brightness to reduce eye strain.
It was during this time that I remembered that some tablets or monitors are polarized. So if you want to do a polarized test for your glasses or other screen, you can take your glasses and view a monitor and then turn your frames. If the device is polarized the glasses when turned should turn black as two polarized glass should cancel out each other.
My office friends reviews:
As I did wear them I wore them in the office as well. I got some comments when I was showing them off and got several positive comments when they tried them on such has:
Wow those are sweet
You are a high tech redneck now and what else will they think of doing
Those sound real good
Those are very nice…
Overall review
I will say that I do like them very much and have exceeded my expectations of how they sound and the feel of them on my head. If you are in a loud area, I would consider using another pair of earbuds but for most instances, you could get by with these depending on the decibels of the sound and proximity to your location. So these may not be an everywhere item.
Wishlist:
As stated I would love if they made some non audio arms. This way you can use these non audio arms and basically have two sunglasses. I would also think this would be a great technology to be used for regular glasses. I have had times where my son has bent the arms and you have to try to fix them as best as you can.
My biggest complaint is probably the case that comes with it. When I fold them they do not fold as well as normal glasses and the case they provide are just enough for it to fit in. I have bought a case to see if they will sit in it better and not feel swished.
The second complaint is the charging cable. I wish it had a little more thickness to it and not look as if it could break so easily. I would love to see a wireless option for this as well.
