After seeing the convenience and ease with
Mixcder Basso, my wife wanted one for the running. Since the description stated longer battery, I wanted to try out the Mixcder Runto, figured if it does not work, the loss won't be much great. On the flip side, it would be like the Basso.
Posting my thoughts here, since I didn't see one mentioned on this forum.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS -
Given bellow are key Technical Specs. For a detailed list of specifications, please review
manufacturer's website.
My observations are in Parenthesis.
BLUETOOTH -
Bluetooth version - V 4.1
Range - 7m Indoor and 15m Outdoor (My tests started to cut in and out at ~5 meters indoor)
Transmission power - 2.40GHz-2.48GHz
Impedance - ≤2.2kΩ
Profiles : HSP/HFP/A2DP/AVRCP ( My Experience is mixed. More on it later)
BATTERY -
Battery Capacity : 160 MAH
Standby time - >2200 hours (3 Months ? I of course haven't tested this.)
Music/ Audio Playback time - ~6 Hrs Talk time / 4 Hrs Music (My Test showed ~26 Hrs Music interspersed with talk)
Charge time - 2-3 hours ( My Experience is little over 3 hours.)
FIRST IMPRESSIONS -
The device comes in a slim package with a USB Charging Cable (USB => MicroUSB), User Manual but no additional ear buds. You quickly realize that those are not replaceable. But the design is different. Instead of over the ear, those hooks go above your eardrum and snag in your ear. Look on Amazon to see how it fit. That point can be bit painful. So look carefully before deciding.
Like the basso, there is a controller on the connecting wire.
The buttons are pretty straightforward. The middle button is multi-function button. The + and - are bit raised than the Play/pause/power button. Makes for ease of identifying.
The fit is pretty snug and offer good sound insulation for an IEP. I was surprised as I didn't expect Sound insulation, let alone Noise Cancellation.
PAIRING -
Pairing is fairly straightforward. You press the Play/Pause/Multi function Button to power it on. Keep it pressed to get into Pairing mode. There is an Audio Cue indicating device is in pairing Mode. The device will be recognized as Mixcder Runto.
It offers Headset and Handsfree Telephony as two prominent profiles on the phone. Its supposed to offer following
profiles.
HSP - Standard Headset
HFP - Handsfree Profile
A2DP - Pretty much permitting remote control of the player / phone (Play Pause etc)
AVRCP - Extension of A2DP, allwing remote volume control of TVs etc. (I wasn't able to do this at all)
MUSIC QUALITY AND Movie reproduction -
When I was putting this through the paces, I used this to listen to music with Windows PC as well as play audiobook on phone. I did test calls (More on it here in a bit) Primarily I was interested in Quality of music reproduction as that was the primary criteria for my wife.
The reproduction of sounds is rich, crisp and clear. I felt a trace of elevation on the higher freqencies. (Beethovan's 5th on Piano) Human voice frequencies were definitely subdued. I know, this is a matter of perception and everyone's experience will be different.
As I said earlier, I do like the insulation or Noise Cancellation aspects of the device, outside sounds were reduced. I found it to be matching the HV-600 in this regard.
Now as to making or receiving calls is concerned, I felt distinctly that the voices were more guttural and deep. Also the sound of the wire dangling when walking came through more on a call than music.
As before, I used my previous selection of songs to test.
Justin Timberlake - What Goes Around
JT came through as expected. Nice and Smooth Beats were normal, same as PC Speaker without equalizer.
Natasha Beddingfield - Pocketful of Sunshine
Near Concert level. True CD Experience. The MP3 is 187 KBPS
Maroon 5 - Makes me Wonder
Little bit Bass. Speaker were vibrating as if the song was pushing the limits.
Flo Rida - Right Round
Slightly Bassy on music. Could be my imagination. His voice cane fine.
All Americal Rejects - Dirty Little Secrets
Pretty Good Reproduction of the Vocals. Music seemed Bassy.
If someone wants me to try out a specific song, feel free.
Footnote - Runto is on
Amazon for $28.99