The Freedoms are not without their compromises — the finicky fit, short battery life, and sub-par active use makes them a hard sell. But those trade-offs do allow the Freedoms to be near perfect bluetooth earbuds for daily use. They're small and attractive, they sound good, they come with a useful app, and their dual-device feature solves all connectivity issues.
Visiting Field Notes Brand's headquarters is a little odd at first, but also a little like what you might imagine the brand's offices to be like. Located in Chicago's meatpacking district a couple blocks out from Fulton Market, the largely unmarked building almost convinces you that you've got the wrong place. But you don't. Once buzzed inside and up the three flights…
There's no telling where Field Notes Brand will go in the next year. No matter what they do though, it's safe to say that it'll be useful, unique, and very creative.
For the vast majority of people, the Powerbeats are some of the best all around earbuds you can buy — and undoubtedly so if you're looking for a pair that's wireless.