OneOdio Pro C Wired + Wireless (Y80B) Review – The Notorious Big and Small
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Intro
OneOdio is located in Hong Kong and sent both the Pro C and Pro 10 models for review. To start I picked the OneOdio Pro C (Y80B) being the more interesting wireless bluetooth model since Tesla believed in a world without wires.
While they do not sport ANC, wireless seems to be the more important feature everyday users want. Borrowing inspiration from the Audio Technica swivel DJ folding concept, they claim to be for all types of listeners. Quite lofty goals. The OneOdio Pro C wireless are relatively inexpensive amongst peers and enjoyable as well for mainstream modern music.
Disclaimer: OneOdio approached Audioreviews for reviewing the Pro C. I happily obliged due to the fact young ones are notorious for destroying headphones. They can be purchased in the usual places such as Aliexpress, Amazon, including their very own store page here. Pricing at the time of review is $45.
Good Traits
| GOOD THINGS | NOT HOT |
|---|---|
| Lightweight | Small size for large over ears, pressure from headband and pads |
| Good battery life ~80hrs | A notch above entry level pads, Oneodio appears to have a line above these with higher quality looking pads. They beat out what came on my Superlux 668B, but not as nice as Marantz MPH2 and clones they are typically compared to. On the firmer side. |
| Sound profile fits mainstream genres | Faint bluetooth transmission noise when nothing playing. |
Physical Attributes
Build quality of OneOdio Pro C (Y80B) reminds me of a pair of Koss DJ headphones someone might receive as a service award of obedient loyalty. Lightweight plastic isn’t always a bad thing if the purpose is to keep it from becoming annoyingly heavy attached to your melon of matter.
The pads are medium/firm, but the outer material soft and pliable, I was expecting something harder and more plastic to be honest. They are not deep so the tops of my ears touch the inside of the clearly marked Left and Right inner mesh.
Inner diameter for a 50mm style over-ears headphone is also on the small side. Since I wear glasses, the pads are bit too hard to seal unless I remove my glasses. I actually prefer them with a little leakage of sound though as it balanced the lower end enough.
The headband sizing appears to be smaller than I am used to, larger heads beware. I had them extended 50% whereas normally 0-25% is my normal extension on other common models like the Marantz MPH2. The detent plate is made of metal and provides a solid click in position.
I noticed the headband is flatter than my more rounded Marantz MPH2, so it exerts some pressure in two spots on the tops of my head. Swivel and hinges make it more compact and DJ friendly.
It comes with a micro USB cord and 3.5mm 4 pole TRRS mic cable in case the 1500mAh battery dies. It boasts a whopping 80 hr play time meaning it could be weeks before recharging required for occasional usage.
Bluetooth connection is solid and provides expected range before cutting out. I was able to walk more than 30ft away and it continued to play with only minor stuttering. I did a quick video test as well with movie watching and did not detect any kind of lag.
The processor must be rather close to the magnet of the right driver because when nothing is playing you can hear a faint transmission chirping if you really listen closely. Less demanding listeners would probably not pick up on this though so I consider it a non-issue.
Controls
Buttons presses on the OneOdio Pro C are found on the right ear cup, with the up positioned higher for easy orientation, the middle mute/power/pairing button is slightly recessed so not to be confused with the other two, and the lower volume button placed at the lowest location.
Quick presses change the volume, while a long hold of up or down changes the track. The volume control is independent of the source volume.
Package Contents
Carrying Bag
USB charging cord, charger not included
Built in 1500mAh battery
TRRS 4 pole cable with mic to 3.5mm detachable interlocking cable
Sound
The OneOdio Pro C provides ample bass output with good reach into lower registers that was engaging. The elevation is not basshead levels and it also avoids muddiness with only minor warmth into the midrange. With proper seal it is rather punchy, with a loss of seal from my glasses it balances out a bit and I find them more enjoyable.
From here the vocals on the OneOdio Pro C provide a clear and concise rendition of male and female vocals, with the male vocals sounding a little tubby and females sounded full bodied. Treble is well balanced with the rest of the range with no offending peaks, I consider it on the softer side providing enough backup support to avoid them sounding dull. All in all, they are a V shaped signature.
Resolution is on par of something in the $50-100 class of over-ear headphones. I find them particularly wide sounding with good instrument spacing. Depth spacing gives the impression of swimming in the 5-6ft section of pools as compared to the 3ft kiddie side and the deep end for those more advanced swimmers.
Final Remarks
Material quality meets expectations for a $45 product, and sizing aside I particularly enjoyed using them around the house doing chores where a cabled headphone would typically snag on drawer pulls, door handles, etc.
Sonically they are close the Marantz MPH2 and similar ISK clones, but the OneOdio Pro C trade wireless bluetooth in exchange for a slightly improved bass control and midrange smoothness.
With end of the year celebrations coming up, these would make a great present for those looking for a gift that will not empty your wallet and introduce teenagers or even adults with smaller heads looking for a safe tuning for pop and rock music. As a bonus it appears you can register them and gain a 24 month warranty.
OneOdio Pro C Specifications
- 80hrs Playtime with 1500mAh battery
- 110+/-3db Sensitivity
- 32 ohms
- 50mm driver
- 4 pole TRRS to 3.5mm detachable cable
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I just bought them straight from OneOdio site. These are the ones your reviewing, and they have newer version, but they sent me the older ones like your review. The newer ones are 1000mAh and 110 hours playback. I have the 1500mAh and 80 hours playback as your review. I use PowerAmp app and the equalizer with Bass&Treble preset. Sound really awesome on both bluetooth and wired this way. The only two things that kind of irritate me, is the leather top is too long, and wearing them, leaves an indent on left side on top. Makes me wonder if the headband is going to break but touching top, the leather gives extra area between top and metal part. Skeptical on length of use before breaking. Also, worried about the headphones breaking just above the hinges. They look really cheap there. I know there is a 2 year warranty but I do not want the company to keep sending me replacements each time they break. That is not good quality headphones that way. I had headphones from IdeaUSA that would replace them every 3 months they broke just above hinges. To me that is bad quality made headphones. Hope this do not do the same thing.