CONCLUSION

   We've been testing the WR780 for slightly over a month primarily with our smartphones (also with A/V amps and tablets) both wired and wirelessly with quite good results. It doesn't do very well with highs since it does miss out some detail but it does offer a very good amount of bass with good mids so for the most part we're very happy with it. We were somewhat disappointed to see that it features Bluetooth v2.1 (reduced range and increased power consumption compared to newer versions) and that it doesn't support the rather new aptX audio codec (it supports SBC) but not all devices support aptX transmission as we speak (many new do but mostly expensive products) so even if TDK had implemented it chances are that your devices wouldn't support it and thus you'd be using SBC either way (still we'd like to see it featured in a brand new model). TDK also claims that the NiMH 3.6V 300mAh rechargeable battery pack gives the WR780 up to 8 hours of playback but with the volume almost maxed out we hardly reached 6 so although roughly 8 should be easy with the volume set at default i think most people will prefer something louder. As for size well the WR780 is quite bulky but thanks to the large and soft earpads and it's "acceptable" weight (260g) it's actually quite comfortable.

     There's probably only one reason for which we'd "excuse" TDK for using the somewhat outdated Bluetooth v2.1 and not featuring aptX and that's if the WR780 was priced extremely well which it really does. So currently the WR780 is a very affordable wireless headset since it retails for just USD65.62 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and for 61Euros inside the EU (Amazon.co.uk). Now you can always opt for something better but to get something better at least in terms of features, battery life and audio quality you'd probably need to spend well over USD100/100Euros and at least for casual use that's not something many would do. Overall the WR780 is a good (yet bulky) wireless headset aimed towards the main segment of the market (not audiophiles) and since we really enjoyed using it (and probably will keep using it for a long time) it gets our Golden Award.

PROS

- Overall Build Quality
- Design
- Good Mids & Plenty Of Bass
- Good Volume Levels (Bluetooth Mode)
- Wired & Wireless Use
- Earcup Controls
- Foldable Design
- Good Battery Life (Up To 8 Hours)
- Removable Rechargeable Battery (For Some)
- Price (For Some)

CONS

- Very Soft Joints
- Bluetooth v2.1
- SBC Codec (Not aptX)