iFrogz Accessories Review: Boost Speaker, Headphones and Tablet Pen

Ear Pollution CS40S headphones (with mic)

• Soft AeroFoam pads cushion the ear without much pressure, so the headphones stay in place and are soon forgotten.
• The sound was described as engrossing, with rich reproduction from deep lows to highs. The reviewer was so absorbed in a movie on a tablet that a nearby ringing phone went unnoticed.
• The mic button also controls playback.
• Specifications listed: frequency response 20 to 20k, sensitivity 116 dB.

Ear Pollution Legion headphones

• Jet engine design with an angled speaker.
• The pressure against the ear canal was a little much at first, although it was expected to ease with use.
• Deep bass came through without popping, but the sound could turn tinny as the treble was raised, and it was somewhat thin overall.
• Specifications listed: frequency response 20 to 20k, sensitivity 95 dB.

The verdict was that they are not bad, but the pair that comes with a phone is likely just as good and often includes a mic.

Tablet pen

• Straight lines were fine. Some larger circles ended up with edging, looking more like a decagon than a true circle.
• It takes some time to learn where the tip sits and how much pressure is needed, since the rubber nub has to squish a little.

Boost speaker

• Solid build with a nice texture.
• Not loud, but loud enough with its 2x2W output, and the first impression was strong.
• It can make you fussy about where the phone is placed.
• Power comes from three AA batteries, listed at about 15 hours of play and 6 months of standby, or from a microUSB connection.