I’m a big proponent of practical and well made products. And
Puro Sound Labs fits this mold perfectly. Their purpose is simple: to bring
awareness to Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL), a condition that is on the rise
among our youths. But they don’t stop there: they’re also looking for ways to eventually
prevent it. Their journey started in
2014 with the launch of their Healthy Ears initiative—a suggestion from a
mother (the wife of one of the company’s marketing executives) that they make
kid-friendly headphones that promoted the same quality and safety standards as
their adult ones.
Hence, their Puro Sound Labs Kids Wireless/Wired Headphones
was born. We were lucky enough to receive this product to try, and it did not
disappoint. Quality and Practicality are its main function, and the fact that
it’s for a valuable cause makes it all the more worthy to try.
The Basics:
As part of the company's NIHL prevention and awareness
initiative, these Puro Sound Kids Headphones was designed with a volume
limiter, which exceeds no more than 85 decibels—the healthiest level deemed safe
for children by the CDC. Don’t fret, however. Just because the decibels are at
a “safe” level, does not diminish the quality of sound. In fact, they made it a
point to make the sound quality studio grade, thanks in part to their Puro
Balanced Response technology.
The idea is this: the better the sound quality to
the ears means less urgencies to turn the volume higher (read more about it
here). And speaking from experience,
whether
it’s movies, videos or music, the sound is absolutely perfect (take it from me
who blasts a 30 second video clip into full volume for the “experience” of it
all). And though the volume is, technically, “low” I can attest first hand that
I was able to enjoy every bit of my Netflix binge watching and Spotify
listening sessions without even so much as an urge to turn up the volume.
Puro Sound Labs understands their target audience: kids
& teenagers. After all, no one is better at blasting their music to the
highest volume, but those young’ns of today, right? So their approach to the aesthetic of
their Kids Wireless Headphones is very clever: sleek, hip, and cool. With the option
for the basic white or the tan/gold, it resembles the unmistakable design of
the latest and greatest headphones and music players. So whether it’s an Apple
or an Android, these headphones can look just as slick and lustrous as the best
tech gadgets out there. Its protein leather and aluminum design adds to its
“cool” factor, further surpassing their counterparts’—whether Beats or Skull
Candy—appearance ten-fold.
The ear cups and cushions also serve dual purpose. Their
soft leather structure practically cradles the ear when used—a useful feature,
especially when a kid falls asleep while leaning their head against the seat or
the window (no more uncomfortable ears when they wake!). But it also helps to
reduce the ambient noise for better quality sound as mentioned above.
But appearance isn’t everything. These
headphones are also fairly durable. Believe me: it survived a one year old--whose sole mission was to bang it on every hard surface before her mother
catches her. If it can survive that ordeal without so much as a scratch or a
blip in the quality of sound, I believe it can survive almost anything.
This is where Puro Sound Lab impressed me beyond expectations. There are the simple things in the product: like the fact that I
was able to fit, what was deemed to be children’s headphones, on my adult sized
head; thanks due in part to its adjustable bands. Or the fact that this very
option allows its owner to literally grow into the product—using it from childhood, to teenage
years and onto adulthood!
There’s also the Bluetooth option, which allows me to play a
slue of songs on my downstairs office without being tethered to a wire. This
means I can tidy up on the second floor, make dinner, and even fold some
laundry all while my favorite playlist is playing safely downstairs. Of course,
the headphones also comes with an audio jack, so the option to connect with
older devices (that may lack a Bluetooth option) is also available.
I’ve mentioned how these headphones limit ambient noise
through Puro Sound’s technological advancements, a component that certainly
helps deliver the sound quality safely and efficiently to the listener. But
what I most admire about this feature is this:
I am still able to hear sounds from the outside world—like the doorbell
buzzing, my phone ringing, and even the baby monitor at my side. Though it’s not
the prevalent sound in my ears; it’s just enough to truly enjoy what I’m
listening to without the risk of tuning out the rest of the world or damaging
my hearing. The same reason can be argued for those preteen and teenagers who
want to drown out their mother’s request to come to the dinner table, or their
father’s insistence in taking out the garbage. There’s no more stomping down
the steps and barging into their rooms; no more tapping them on the shoulders
as they flail their arms in shock for the contact. They’ll be able to hear you
and their music safely and reasonably.
Bottom Line:
The Puro Sound Lab team did a
phenomenal job with this product. From its design to its function, their Kids
Wireless Headphones combines the
perfect balance between practicality and
innovation without sacrificing quality or value. It’s the perfect blend that
very few can achieve, and I will adamantly and enthusiastically recommend it to
anyone who shares the same merit.
