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# PaMu Slide Wireless Earbud Headphones - Lifestyle Audio Accessories Review
- URL: https://www.roadblazing.com/pamu-slide-wireless-earbud-headphones-lifestyle-audio-accessories-review/
- Published: 2019-06-18T12:50:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-05-06T20:08:19.000Z
- Author: Roadblazing.com Editorial Staff
- Tags: Mobile Lifestyle Products

#### *TYPICAL ACTIVE LIFESTYLE for some of Roadblazing.com staff is burning an entire 100 calories per day while two finger per hand pick pecking at a laptop keyboard.*

#### *TYPICAL ACTIVE LIFESTYLE for other Roadblazing.com staff is hitting the gym at 6:00 am for an hour's worth full weight workout including 320 pound bench pressing churning away a good 600 calories.*

#### Regardless of the extent activity, the preference is to remain untethered while connected to the rest of the world. Unburdened by wireless handset or wired headset.

#### Electronics start-up, [**Padmate**](https://padmate-tech.com/?ref=roadblazing.com), offers consumers a more affordable wireless earbud headphone alternative.

#### Not content to have evaluated their last [**PaMu Scroll** earbuds](https://www.roadblazing.com/pamu-scroll-wireless-earbud-headphones-lifestyle-audio-accessories-review/), Roadblazing staffers took to the gym and/ or keyboard, sampling [**Padmate's**](https://padmate-tech.com/?ref=roadblazing.com) newest [**PaMu Slide** **Bluetooth earbud audio headphones**](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/pamu-slide-born-for-music-never-fall-out?ref=roadblazing.com#/).

#### IN THE BOX:

- PaMu Slide Bluetooth wireless earbud stereo headphones - 1 pr. Left and Right
- Cloth mesh slide-top dark matte finish USB-C earbud / fast charging case (available colors: black, white, green)
- USB-C to USB cable
- Rubberized earbud sleeves - 3 sizes
- Inductive wireless charging (optional)

![PaMu Slide Wireless Earbud Headphones](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2019/06/RB-PaMu-Slide-Wireless-Earbuds-Box-IMAG1725.jpg)

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#### EARBUD SPECIFICATIONS:

- **$49 USD** \- Introductory 30 day price starting May 28, 2019 then increasing to an M.S.R.P. of $199.00 USD
- Bluetooth version 5.0
- Bluetooth transmission range: < 10 m
- Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, Sensitivity: 97 dB, Impedance: 16 Ohms
- Earbud driver dimension: 6 mm
- Playback time: up to 10.0 hours, Talk time: up to 10.0 hours, Standby time: up to 60 hours
- Charge time: < 1 hour USB-C fast charging
- Charge capacities: earbuds = 85 mAh, charging case: 2000 mAh
- IPX6 moisture / splash resistance (surpassing PaMu Scroll)
- Dual microphone noise reduction
- Touch activation and control w/ phone call interruption
- Microphone for Siri and phone calls
- User manual w/ illustrative pictures
- Weight: (each earbud) 7.1 grams;
- Dimensions: (earbuds external) 19.5 x 26 x 37.5 mm LxWxH; (charging case): 72 x 72 x 38.5 mm

#### SET-UP:

- Connect Slide charging case to 110 V AC wall outlet via USB-C to USB electronic device input or 2-3 amp USB AC plug (not included)
- Push to slide charging case lid to open
- Insert Left and Right PaMu Slide earbuds into corresponding marked charging wells
- EZ magnetic docking
- 4 Blue LEDs indicate percentage of charge - Solid blue LED = charge percentage complete
- Remove earbuds from Slide charging case
- Activate Bluetooth on wireless source, then Search for Devices
- Locate PaMu in Device list, then Connect
- Insert PaMu earbuds into ears with microphone oriented lowest
- Check for fit in outer ear canal - select another of the 3 supplied earbud sleeves for improved fit

![PaMu Slide Wireless Earbud Headphones](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2019/06/RB-PaMu-Slide-Wireless-Earbuds-sleeves-IMAG1738.jpg)

#### EARBUD CONTROLS:

- Left or Right earbud
  - One Click - Play / Pause, Answer phone call (in call mode)
  - Two Clicks - Decline phone call (in call mode)
- Left - Double Click for track advance
- Right - Double Click for Siri activation

#### AUDITION:

Wireless Audio Source: Samsung Galaxy S7 featuring Adapt Sound

Music Selections:

  - "Gloria" - **The Lumineers** \- presence of nine acoustic layers
  - "Somebody Told Me" - **The Killers** \- feel the dance pop big sound
  - "Wrapped Around Your Finger" - **The Police** \- island pop rock ebb & flow of Andy Summers effects plucking
  - "Take a Chance on Me" - **ABBA** \- guys harmonize disco rhythm for the girls
  - "Fireball" - **Pitbull** \- brassy horns meet Conga
  - "Come Away With Me" - **Norah Jones** \- down home brushed hi-hat, keys and saucy guitar punctuate poignantly mellow vocals

#### SOUND IMPRESSIONS:

- Spatial without forced presence
- Modest volume
- Distortion free
- Well of bass, crisp percussion
- Plucky strings
- **\-1** Brassy horns
- **\-1** Mid frequency vocal emphasis masks some highs

#### EARBUD USE IMPRESSIONS:

- Simple Bluetooth pairing
- Easy Unplug and Play use
- **\-1** Slightly heavier than the PaMu Slide earbud predecessor
- **+/-** Now on par sizewize with competition due to active noise cancellation
- Good earbud sleeve fitments
- **\-1** Earbud position adjustment accidentally triggers touch actions
- Decent ear comfort duration: **30 minutes**
- Secure fit during vigorous Stairmaster workout
- Improved noise cancellation
- **\-1** Occasional Bluetooth disconnect
- **\-1** Occasional right earbud signal interruption

![PaMu Slide Wireless Earbud Headphones](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2019/06/RB-PaMu-Slide-Wireless-Earbuds-case-earbud-out-IMAG1755-1.jpg)

#### **ROADBLAZING.COM** VERDICT:

**PROS:**

- Rock bottom price (for now)
- Very listenable audio playback, easy to operate controls
- Impressive long playback time
- Low quick charge time < 50 min. = full charge
- Superior IPX6 sweat / moisture resistance
- Legitimate update to Padmate XA-13 wireless earbuds

**CONS:**

- Tricky to grasp charge case slide cover

#### Beginning June 5, 2019, interested consumers can take advantage of the **$49.00** **($69 w/ inductive wireless device charger)** introductory pricing for [**Padmate PaMu Slide Bluetooth earbuds via Indiegogo**](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/pamu-slide-born-for-music-never-fall-out?ref=roadblazing.com#/) marketplace crowdfunding.

#### Padmate **is also offering free giveaways at the Indiegogo marketplace.**

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\*\*\*\*The manufacturer provided a courtesy sample of the product used in this review. Roadblazing.com makes no warranty representations other than those by the manufacturer.\*\*\*\*

Contributing Editor: George Straton