There are a lot of headphones out there. A lot. As difficult as it may seem for shoppers to navigate all the options out there to find that right one, it's likely even harder for manufacturers to make a name for themselves.
When in doubt, people tend to be more likely to go with a name they recognize. It's a safe choice, sure, but then one misses out on those diamonds in the rough. One such diamond that delivers excellent sound quality at an affordable price is the Spark headphones by id America.
Design
The essence of a sparkplug
The Spark headphones from id America certainly have a distinct look, especially if you get one of the two-tone color options. The inspiration behind the design comes from spark plugs; id America used a deft hand to capture the essence without taking it too far. The casing is machined from aluminum, which makes it both lighter and more durable than most plastic-constructed headphones.
The cord isn't too thin, though it's made of that standard non-springy type of rubber. It's kind of kinky, but at least it doesn't catch on clothing too much. The headphones include a simple clip, which helps to tame the cords some while being worn.
The headphones now feature an L-shaped 3.5mm plug instead of the original straight version. It's makes me sad when a manufacturer overlooks the plug, since L-shaped ones tend to be more durable and always easier to pull out. Cheers for id America.
The wire junction and button remote/mic are encased in aluminum and plastic, respectively. Though they provide good protection, I wish they had rounder edges at the end as to not catch on buttons, collars, etc.
Closeup without the tip on
While id America was thoughtful with certain aspects of the Spark headphones, they did leave out a slider to tighten cords up toward one's neck. It would have been helpful to include one,…
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