Sol Republic Tracks Air

Sol Republic’s Tracks Air lacked the kind of finesse we look for in a $200 pair of headphones. But for the casual listener, they offer plenty of clarity up top, a full midrange, and that warm, punchy lower register that made the original Tracks such a...

Powerful audio performance with no distortion on deep bass at high volumes. NFC and Bluetooth enabled. Comfortable design. Detachable cable with inline microphone and remote for mobile devices. Solid battery life.

Boosted bass is a bit over-the-top, and the highs are pretty sculpted, too, often resulting in an unbalanced mix.

So, if you love seriously boosted sub-bass, you will like the Tracks Air. If you'd rather have a slightly more balanced approach to bass response in a Bluetooth pair, both the Harman Kardon BT and the in-ear JayBird BlueBuds X offer solid low frequency...

Modular design sprinkles a level of personalization ; It’s a hip looking pair of headphones ; Tight fit makes it great for physical activity ; Strong emphasis with the low audio range

Prolonged usage makes it uncomfortable to wear ; Sound engine speakers can’t be placed too low on the headband ; Requires separate left & right speaker cables for wired connection

Priced at $199.99, the SOL Republic Tracks Air is right there in the thick of battle – where it’s competing against an assortment of similarly priced, stylish models. Undeniably unique looking for a pair of wireless Bluetooth headphones, its modular...

Cordless ; Customisable due to removable band ; Soft speaker pads

Struggle a bit at loud volume ; Overall emphasis on mid-range

The aim of the Tracks Air headphones is to offer a better overall listening experience through wireless connectivity, and to allow users the freedom to customise their look via different coloured headbands. As for sound quality, they are decent, but...

Cordless ; Customisable due to removable band ; Soft speaker pads

Struggle a bit at loud volume ; Overall emphasis on mid-range

The ; are stereo Bluetooth headphones that sports a durable design with an interchangeable headband, detachable cordage (for wired listening), and an integrated microphone. They deliver plenty of bass with a decent amount of clarity, and offer...

May not fit everyone equally well; sound isn't incredibly refined.

At $200, the Sol Republic Tracks Air aren't cheap, but they're better priced than some of the premium Bluetooth headphone competition -- and sound relatively good, too, with a strong feature set.

The ; are stereo Bluetooth headphones that sports a durable design with an interchangeable headband, detachable cordage (for wired listening), and an integrated microphone. They deliver plenty of bass with a decent amount of clarity, and offer...

May not fit everyone equally well; sound isn't incredibly refined.

At $200, the Sol Republic Tracks Air aren't cheap, but they're better priced than some of the premium Bluetooth headphone competition -- and sound relatively good, too, with a strong feature set.