<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5b4cebe2744a981a008b4c4c-1280/gettyimages-453299264.jpg" border="0" alt="Tiger Wood Phil Mickelson" data-mce-source="Sam Greenwood/Getty" /><p class="source"><span>Sam Greenwood/Getty</span></p><p class="caption">Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, the two biggest golf stars of their generation.</p></div><p></p></div></div></p><ul><li><strong>Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson were supposed to compete in a winner-takes-all competition July 3rd which fell through, but it has been reported something between the two could still be in the works. </strong></li><li><strong>One golf expert for The Ringer feels confident any such contest would be pay-per-view. </strong></li><li><strong>There is speculation that it could even be a series of competitions, with Phil and Tiger competing against each other and also competing against a pair of up-and-coming golf stars like Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed. </strong></li></ul><hr /><p><br />In the <a href="https://www.theringer.com/2018/7/9/17551630/tiger-vs-phil-the-scottish-open-and-matt-ryan">most recent edition of the ShackHouse podcast</a>, hosts Joe House and golf insider Geoff Shackelford discussed <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/tiger-woods-phil-mickelson-golf-competition-2018-7">the report of Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson planning a winner-takes-all competition</a> which fell through, and what such a contest could look like if the two sides do get back to arranging one. And some of the ideas they tossed could make quite the exciting spectacle for golf fans. </p><p>"See I think it'd be more fun if there was a match play component where maybe they could press," Shackelford said. "Or if they were somehow putting their own money and it were somehow being matched or doubled."</p><p>However, Shackelford also said that even if this competition were just straight-forward challenge matches, it would make for entertaining television, especially since a competition would likely be held in the nighttime. </p><p>"Television can do so much more, production wise, to make it something special, when they're just dealing with a few players."</p><p>Shackelford also sounded confident that any event between Phil and Tiger would end up on pay-per-view. </p><p>"See I think the more compelling concept is something where you see Apple, or Netflix, or Amazon, create a series around these two where, it's not just one thing, maybe it kicks off with one big live event . . . What if it's a package? You pay a hundred dollars, and you get this pay-per-view package for whatever it is, a six-series thing, maybe they play each other twice, and then they play two or three or four other challenge matches. That seems to me the only model that works on the pay-per-view concept." </p><p>Shackelford did stress that he was not operating on any inside knowledge, although he stated that he was "very confident" in any event being pay-per-view.</p><p>House, for his part, liked the idea of a series of competitions and proposed that at some point Phil and Tiger take on a team of Jordan Spieth and <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/patrick-reed-family-wife-2018-4">golf villain</a> Patrick Reed.</p><p>"Because Reed is out of his mind . . . I love this concept of them wearing mics. Patrick Reed with a mic in a competition where he thinks he's the best guy out of the foursome. That I'm gonna [pay for]."</p>    <div class="margin-top">        <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/300-million-world-cup-stadium-is-nearly-abandoned-2018-6">Brazil's empty $300 million World Cup stadium</a></h3>        <div>            <iframe class="bijwplayerclass" data-player="jwplayer" src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/mIMI5I4j-CEZHWCBG.html" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" style="margin:0px;" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><script>function receiveMessage(event){ console.log(event.data.fullscreen); Android.fullscreen(event.data.fullscreen); }window.addEventListener("message", receiveMessage, false);</script>        </div>    </div>

The much-anticipated Tiger Woods-Phil Mickelson showdown could be a lot bigger and more fun than most people realize

<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5dc9be9a7eece569e1794d96-2400/mb-team.jpg" border="0" alt="Morning Brew team" data-mce-source="Morning Brew" data-mce-caption="Morning Brew." /><p class="source"><span>Morning Brew</span></p><p class="caption">Morning Brew.</p></div><p></p></div></div></p><ul class="summary-list"><li>Morning Brew is a daily business newsletter started in 2015 by two business students at the University of Michigan, and it now has 1.5 million subscribers.</li><li>It's on track to make $13 million in <keyword id="35666" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="advertising">advertising</keyword> revenue in 2019, up from $3 million in 2018, with a double-digit profit margin.</li><li>The founders have mostly avoided outside funding that has defined many fast-growing digital <keyword id="6354777" type="COMPANY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Media">media</keyword> companies.</li><li>Now it's planning to build a team to diversify away from advertising.</li><li>Newsletter companies often hit a wall in branching out to new revenue streams, though.</li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/prime">Click here to read more BI Prime stories</a></li></ul><p>Morning Brew is a daily business newsletter <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/morning-brew-daily-business-newsletter-overview-2019-1">started in 2015</a> by two University of Michigan business students and fraternity brothers, Alex Lieberman and Austin Rief, who wanted to give young professionals a speed-read version of the day's business news.</p><p>Today, their free newsletter Morning Brew has 1.5 million subscribers and boasts of a high 40% open rate. It's on track to make $13 million in advertising revenue in 2019, with campaigns from the likes of Fidelity and IBM, <a href="https://digiday.com/media/morning-brew-claims-1-million-subscribers-3m-revenue-profitable-business/">up from $3 million in 2018</a>, with a double-digit profit margin, Rief said. Their goal is to make $20 million in 2020.</p><p>The founders have grown profitable without taking outside funding that has driven a lot of fast-growing digital media companies. </p><p>They took a $750,000 seed round from friends and family in late 2017, and in 2018 looked to raise Series A funding. But after seeing other heavily venture capital funded <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-mic-sold-to-bustle-2018-12">digital media companies like Mic</a> and Mashable struggle, they said they decided to focus on growing in a sustainable way. The staff is young and numbers just 27, and the content is largely aggregated.</p><p>"I think so far we've been proven correct," Rief said.</p><p>Initially, they expanded Morning Brew by applying the core newsletter model to retail and tech newsletters. This year they launched their first podcast. In 2020, they plan to add new verticals and newsletters.</p><p>"The way my parents view The Wall Street Journal, I want my readers to view Morning Brew," he said.</p><p>But revenue diversification is a natural next step for ad-based media companies as Facebook and Google gobble up most of the online ad pie. Rief said the goal for 2020 is to hire a team to develop non-advertising revenue streams. </p><h2>Newsletters have enjoyed popularity, but what's next?</h2><p>At a time when people are bombarded by media, email newsletters have enjoyed a heyday because there's a perception of wantedness. Investors have poured money into theSkimm, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/news-startup-axios-hired-its-first-cro-2019-11">Axios</a>, and Substack, to name a few.</p><p>But today some investors say newsletters are reaching their own saturation point as there are more and more of them clogging people's in-boxes. The lack of third-party measurement is a limiting factor for advertisers.</p><p>And the best newsletters tend to be focused, which puts a limit on their growth. As newsletter companies try to goose their audiences with Facebook ads, the open rate often declines.</p><p>Newsletter companies often hit a wall in branching out to new revenue streams, though. Case in point is Refinery29. It started in 2005 as a Brooklyn-based newsletter and grew a strong following with its tight focus on up-and-coming designers and boutiques. But things grew hard as it tried different business models including commerce, live events, and advertising over the next 15 years. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-refinery29-ended-up-selling-to-vice-media-2019-10">Refinery29 ended up selling to Vice Media</a> earlier this year.</p><p>As for Morning Brew, Rief said the plan was still on building the company without outside investment. 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Newsletter publisher Morning Brew more than quadrupled its revenue this year to $13 million, profitably. Now it's aiming for another year of growth and plans to branch out beyond advertising.

<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://amzn.to/2SEkjnx" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5d38645e48c50a22e9661124-800/ihome color changing speaker 4.jpg" border="0" alt="ihome color changing speaker 4" data-mce-source="Amazon" /></a><p class="source"><span>Amazon</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><ul class="summary-list"><li>I've been using <a href="https://amzn.to/2SEkjnx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iHome's Bluetooth Color-Changing Speaker</a> ($53.34), which essentially creates a light show while you listen to music.</li><li>It features five eye-catching color-changing modes, plus outdoor portability and built-in Alexa. </li><li>Though I own a few different speakers for different uses, this speaker is by far the most fun, and it provides solid sound for its size and price. </li></ul><p>Scattered around my home, you'll find speakers of various sizes and for varying uses.</p><p>There's the <a href="https://amzn.to/2KdrZJV" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sonos Play:1</a> ($149), which has a permanent spot in the living room to fill the whole apartment with rich, uninterrupted sound. For beach days where I need a rugged and powerful speaker that also happens <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/boombottle-mm-wireless-speaker-review-2018-7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">to hold my phone and open beer bottles</a>, I bring the <a href="https://amzn.to/2K2x9Ih" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scosche BoomBottle</a> ($89.99). Lately, I've been experimenting more with using voice commands to make everyday tasks easier by talking to my <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=38606&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fgoogle-home-mini-smart-speaker-with-google-assistant-chalk%2F6082194.p%3FskuId%3D6082194" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Google Home Mini</a> ($49). </p><p>By far the most eye-catching speaker I have, however, is the <a href="https://amzn.to/2SEkjnx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iHome Bluetooth Color-Changing Speaker</a> ($53.34). </p><p>The affordable speaker not only looks great in my room and at small outdoor parties, but it also has a strong sound for its size. I've been using the speaker virtually every day for a month to listen to music and enjoy color-changing light shows. You can learn more about the details of this iHome speaker below.</p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://amzn.to/2SEkjnx" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5d38753d100a240a06534e62-800/ihome color changing speaker 5.jpg" border="0" alt="ihome color changing speaker 5" data-mce-source="Connie Chen/Business Insider" /></a><p class="source"><span>Connie Chen/Business Insider</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><h2>iHome Color-Changing Speaker specs </h2><p>The speaker stands about 5.5-inches tall, which is not big, but also not as tiny as ones like the Echo Dot or Google Home Mini. Sometimes, I'll forego bringing a speaker to gatherings because it adds too much weight to my already-heavy bag, but I really don't mind carrying this one - it's not too heavy. </p><p>The charging port in the back is protected by a cover, and the front is lined with buttons to control the power, volume, and light show. It has a built-in mic to let you make calls, and a 12-hour battery life. The entire exterior is covered in a smooth, waterproof, and dustproof silicone material that is IP67-certified. </p><h2>Set-up and listening experience</h2><p>Connecting the speaker to your phone through Bluetooth is quick and easy. Every time I turn the speaker on, it now automatically connects to my phone within a few seconds. </p><p>In my room, I usually like to immerse myself in my music, so I crank the volume up. Indoors within closed walls, it provides a full and balanced sound that keeps up with deep bass, light instrumentals, and the comforting voices of podcast hosts. I think its outdoor capabilities are weaker and the sound can get a little lost if you have an especially rambunctious party, but if you're entertaining a few dozen people in your backyard, it'll do the trick.</p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://amzn.to/2SEkjnx" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5d3863528813a225366d144f-800/ihome color changing speaker 3.jpg" border="0" alt="ihome color changing speaker 3" data-mce-source="Connie Chen/Business Insider" /></a><p class="source"><span>Connie Chen/Business Insider</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><h2>Special features </h2><p>The big reason I love this speaker is that the sound is paired with a lovely light show that has five different color modes. It can continually change colors, pulse along to your music, glow as a single color, and more. </p><p>On too many occasions to count, I've found myself simply sitting on my bed watching the colors change or pulse as I listened to music or a podcast. My favorite thing to do at night is to turn off the lights in my room and settle into this meditative activity. It's like watching a campfire burn - calming and visually interesting. </p><p>The other special feature of the speaker is that it has Alexa built in. To use it, you have to tap the speaker before giving a command, so it's not as convenient as an Echo device or my Google Home Mini, but it's a cool built-in feature to have in an already affordable speaker. If a call comes in through your phone, you can take it with the speaker, which also has caller ID for iOS 10-updated devices. </p><h2>Potential drawbacks</h2><p>A complaint a few reviewers have had is that the true battery life is shorter than advertised, perhaps because the light show sucks up a lot of battery. I tend to listen to the speaker indoors and usually have it plugged in to the charger, so I can't speak to that drawback too much. But I have used the speaker for six to eight hours at a time at outdoor parties and the battery held up. </p><h2>The bottom line </h2><p>If you want a cool visual experience to accompany your music, this color-changing speaker would be my first choice. The price is just right for the combination of all the features you get in this speaker: solid sound, built-in Alexa and ability to take calls, a light weight and small size, and a colorful light show. </p><h2><a href="https://amzn.to/2SEkjnx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shop the iHome Bluetooth Color Changing Speaker for $53.34 at Amazon</a></h2> <p class="tagline"><p><a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/join/ci/insider-picks">Subscribe to our newsletter.</a><br><br>Find all the best offers at our <a href="https://coupons.businessinsider.com/">Coupons page</a>.<br><br>Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks">Insider Picks</a> team. We highlight products and services you might find interesting. If you buy them, we get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. We frequently receive products free of charge from manufacturers to test. 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This $50 Bluetooth speaker with Alexa has great sound and a cool color-changing light-show feature - I love using it at night to relax

<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table float_right"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/56699e0e2340f855008b4a6c-1632-1224/jamie foxx.jpg" alt="jamie foxx" data-mce-source="Carlo Allegri/Getty" data-mce-caption="Jamie Foxx poses with his Oscar for &amp;quotBest Actor in a Leading Role&quot; for &amp;quotRay&quot; at the 2005 Academy Awards." /><p class="source"><span>Carlo Allegri/Getty</span></p><p class="caption">Jamie Foxx poses with his Oscar for "Best Actor in a Leading Role" for "Ray" at the 2005 Academy Awards.</p></div><p></p></div></div></p><p>Jamie Foxx is the rare kind of entertainer who can excel across many mediums.</p><p>He's won an Academy Award and a Grammy and had sold-out stand-up comedy tours.</p><p><a href="http://fourhourworkweek.com/2015/12/06/jamie-foxx/">In the latest episode of author and investor Tim Ferriss' podcast</a>, Foxx told Ferriss that he only became successful after adopting a certain worldview, which he's passed on to his kids.</p><p>He reminds his children of his advice with a simple question and answer, he said: "<strong>What's on the other side of fear? Nothing.</strong>"</p><p>To help illustrate his point, Foxx said he could interrupt the interview by either yelling wildly or curling up in a ball and his life would continue. "Meaning either you do or you don't, but there's no penalty," he said. "There's no reward. It's just be yourself... People are nervous for no reason, because no one's going to come out and slap you or beat you up."</p><p>Foxx said he realized this the moment he decided to try doing comedy on an open-mic night when he was fresh out of college. He said that he could have let the fear of being ridiculed on stage prevent him from ever trying his shot at stand-up, but when he thought about the root of his fear - the idea of a room full of people thinking he wasn't funny - he decided that wasn't something worth being scared of.</p><p>And though he spent his undergraduate years studying classical music, it was his success as a comedian that catalyzed his career in the entertainment industry.</p><p>This disregard of potential embarrassment allowed him as a rising comedic actor in the '90s to try getting in touch with Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs repeatedly until Combs decided to let him into one of his parties, <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/jamie-foxx-top-networking-tricks-2015-12">which eventually led to Foxx's building a network of music industry power players</a> that helped Foxx realize his dream of having hit records. Later, it gave him the freedom to take on the most ambitious role of his career thus far, portraying Ray Charles in the 2004 biopic that won him an Oscar for Best Actor.</p><p>"So it's like, when people say, 'I'm so nervous' - what are you nervous about?" Foxx told Ferriss. "Because all of it is in our heads. When we talk about fear or lack of being aggressive, it's in your head."</p><p>You can listen to Foxx's full two-hour interview with Ferriss on <a href="http://fourhourworkweek.com/2015/12/06/jamie-foxx/">Ferriss' website</a> or iTunes.</p>    <div class="margin-top">        <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/impact-mark-zuckerberg-carolyn-everson-facebook-philanthropy-internet-disease-charity-2015-12">Why Mark Zuckerberg will go down as 'one of the most important business leaders of our generation'</a></h3>        <div>            <div>    <script src="http://player.ooyala.com/v3/6e12e8b3387a44daacfb73afba25a76e"></script>    <div class="ooyala-video-player" data-video-autoplay="false" data-video-id="kydmRmeTok-W9VO21Q6G8vNtRQiNH6IM" data-player-variable="ooyalapopvideo" id="ooyalaplayer_popvideo" style="width:1280px;height:720px"></div>    <script>    if (typeof RunFunctions === 'undefined') { var RunFunctions = []; }     RunFunctions.push(function()    {         var ooyalapopvideo = OO.Player.create('ooyalaplayer_popvideo', 'kydmRmeTok-W9VO21Q6G8vNtRQiNH6IM',{ autoplay: 'false' });     });    </script>    <noscript><div>Please enable Javascript to watch this video</div></noscript></div>        </div>        <script>(function() { function createPlayer() { OO.ready(function() { RunFunctions.forEach(function(ooyalaFunction) { ooyalaFunction(); }); RunFunctions = [];}); } createPlayer(); }()); </script>    </div>

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Belkin's new smart speaker combines high-end audio, Google Assistant support, and wireless phone charging into one handy package

<p><em>The </em><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks"><span><em>Insider Picks</em></span></a><em> team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.</em></p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=38606&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fjaybird-tarah-pro-wireless-in-ear-headphones-black-flash%2F6289924.p%3FskuId%3D6289924%23" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c50c9c62bdd7f68987cbaf8-2400/jaybird-tarah-pro-4x3.png" border="0" alt="jaybird tarah pro 4x3" data-mce-source="Shayanne Gal/Business Insider" /></a><p class="source"><span>Shayanne Gal/Business Insider</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><ul class="summary-list"><li>The search for quality wireless sports earbuds ends here, with the <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=38606&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fjaybird-tarah-pro-wireless-in-ear-headphones-black-flash%2F6289924.p%3FskuId%3D6289924%23" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jaybird Tarah Pro headphones</a> ($159.99). </li><li>The headphones have great sound quality that's also customizable, they won't fall out of your ears even during your most intense workouts, and they boast a 14-hour battery life. </li><li>Once you do manage to deplete this impressive battery, it recharges fully in just two hours, so you can get back to an enjoyable and comfortable listening experience. </li></ul><p>Through my morning commute, work day, gym workout, and night commute, you can find me listening to music or podcasts. I usually switch off between wired <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-earbuds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">earbuds</a> (fast to simply plug in and go, doesn't need to be charged) and <a href="https://amzn.to/2Wvabim" target="_blank" rel="noopener">wireless earbuds</a> (for exercising and commuting, so I don't get tangled up in a death trap of bag straps and scarves and cords). </p><p>I'd prefer to listen exclusively with wireless earbuds, but the main problem for someone who is constantly listening to music is that they run out of battery too quickly - hence, why I end up switching over to wired earbuds.</p><p>My habit of blowing through my earbuds' battery life is why the introduction of the <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=38606&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fjaybird-tarah-pro-wireless-in-ear-headphones-black-flash%2F6289924.p%3FskuId%3D6289924%23" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jaybird Tarah Pro wireless sport headphones</a> ($159.99) to my life has been a major game-changer. With a 14-hour battery life and fast recharging period, they're more reliable than any wireless sports earbuds I've ever tried.</p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=38606&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fjaybird-tarah-pro-wireless-in-ear-headphones-black-flash%2F6289924.p%3FskuId%3D6289924%23" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c50a2ca2bdd7f60c7648273-800/jaybird tarah pro earbuds 3.jpg" border="0" alt="jaybird tarah pro earbuds 3" data-mce-source="Jaybird" /></a><p class="source"><span>Jaybird</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><p>The impressive battery isn't the only reason why you'll rarely see me without these in my ears. Comfort, sound quality, and sound customizability also play a role in developing my love for these earbuds. You can learn more about all these features below. </p><h3>Design, fit, and comfort of the Jaybird Tarah Pros </h3><p>The earbuds are light, weighing just 20 grams, and can be worn two ways: over or under your ears. They come with three sizes of ear gels so you can test each pair to see which fit best. These squishy ear gels nestle comfortably and securely in your ear, refusing to budge as you run or do other high-intensity activities. Without the distraction of earbuds that keep slipping or falling out, you can concentrate completely on your workout. </p><p>They come in three colors: <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=38606&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fjaybird-tarah-pro-wireless-in-ear-headphones-black-flash%2F6289924.p%3FskuId%3D6289924%23" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Black/Flash</a>, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=38606&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fjaybird-tarah-pro-wireless-in-ear-headphones-titanium-glacier%2F6289930.p%3FskuId%3D6289930" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Titanium/Glacier</a>, and <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=38606&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fjaybird-tarah-pro-wireless-in-ear-headphones-mineral-blue-jade%2F6289931.p%3FskuId%3D6289931" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mineral Blue/Jade</a>. Also included is a shirt clip, speed cinch to adjust the length, and a carry pouch. When the headphones aren't in use, you can stick the magnetic backs of the buds together, which also happens to pause your music. You can't lose them when they're conveniently looped around your neck. </p><p>Whether you're an indoor or outdoor athlete or commuter, the Tarah Pros are safe to wear because they're IPX7 weather- and sweat-proof, able to withstand <span>immersion in water up to one meter for up to 30 minutes. If you're caught in the rain, your run won't be ruined by faulty earbuds. </span></p><h3>Listening with the Jaybird Tarah Pros </h3><p>To set up and use the earbuds, you'll need to download the Jaybird app. The app will keep track of your battery life and is also where you can adjust the audio EQ (the bass and treble frequencies). Then, connect via Bluetooth and they're ready to use. Every time you hold down the power button on the earbuds, they'll connect automatically to your device. </p><p>The earbuds have a strong, well-balanced sound quality at the default setting, and it's even better that you can adjust it to your exact liking. The app includes presets, but you can also experiment with the EQ yourself to find a sound that best suits your different genres. </p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=38606&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fjaybird-tarah-pro-wireless-in-ear-headphones-black-flash%2F6289924.p%3FskuId%3D6289924%23" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c509ef12bdd7f708971d994-800/jaybird tarah pro earbuds 2.jpg" border="0" alt="jaybird tarah pro earbuds 2" data-mce-source="Jaybird" /></a><p class="source"><span>Jaybird</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><p>Personally, I love cranking the bass up, so I created an appropriate preset that brought out the bass of all my favorite songs. The app is also useful because you can connect your Spotify account and listen to songs directly from the app. </p><p>It's easy to control your music: click the power button once to pause/play and the up or down button for volume. To skip or go back to a song, just hold down the up or down buttons. Once you familiarize yourself with these controls, it becomes second nature to reach up automatically to stop your music or shuffle to the right song for your final mile. </p><p>At just my phone's half-volume, I felt fully immersed in the music. While I heard my music loud and clear, no one around me could - the earbuds don't leak any sound. There's also a built-in mic, which is nothing to write home about, but the sound and clarity is perfectly fine for making or taking calls.</p><h3>Battery life and recharging your Jaybird Tarah Pros</h3><p>A 14-hour battery life sounds almost too good to be true, but the Jaybird Tarah Pros really did live up to this claim. While listening at half-volume, which was loud but not ear-splitting, I kept a close eye on the battery progress. After six continuous hours of listening, the battery dropped down to 65%. Around the 14-hour mark, I started getting notifications to recharge the earbuds. </p><p>Luckily, you won't have to go too long without them because they recharge fully in just two hours, and if you only want a quick boost, a five-minute charge gives you two hours of playtime. </p><p>In the 12 hours of a day where I'm out and about, I usually need to pause and recharge my wireless earbuds once, but the Tarah Pros let me go the whole 12 hours, and then some, with entertainment always in my ears. I've never had a good work or workout flow cut short by dead earbuds, and the app helpfully keeps me updated on when I should break for a quick recharge. </p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=38606&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fjaybird-tarah-pro-wireless-in-ear-headphones-black-flash%2F6289924.p%3FskuId%3D6289924%23" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c50b33a2bdd7f627305e1b1-800/jaybird tarah pro earbuds 4.jpg" border="0" alt="jaybird tarah pro earbuds 4" data-mce-source="Jaybird" /></a><p class="source"><span>Jaybird</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><h3>Comparing the Jaybird Tarah Pros</h3><p>If you're looking for wireless sport earbuds with good sound quality, you've likely considered popular options like the <a href="https://amzn.to/2CQZEoL" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bose SoundSport</a><span> ($149), the <a href="https://amzn.to/2ScZjGM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Powerbeats3</a></span><span id="productTitle"> ($199.95), or another one of Jaybird's models, the <a href="https://amzn.to/2D2zlfJ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">X4</a> ($127.50). They have battery lives of six, 12, and eight hours, respectively, so the Tarah Pros clearly top them in this regard. If battery life is a main priority, the Tarah Pros are a clear, moderately priced winner. </span><span></span></p><p><span>The Powerbeats3 are probably the most competitive alternative to the Tarah Pros: on top of having most of the same qualities, they're compatible with Siri, and can connect simultaneously to multiple Apple devices. However, they are $200, and reviewers have been disappointed that the quality hasn't matched up to this high price. At $160, the Tarah Pros aren't cheap either, but they do have a strong nylon cord and the advantages of customizable EQ and two more hours of battery life. </span></p><h3>Potential drawbacks</h3><p>The main inconvenience of these earbuds is that you have to use Jaybird's proprietary charger. I wish it used a universal USB charger since I have many of those lying around both the office and home, letting me charge my earbuds whenever, but I assume the proprietary charger is also what helps the earbuds charge so quickly. I can live with this drawback as long as the rest of the earbuds continue performing as well as they do. </p><h3>The bottom line </h3><p>The 14-hour battery life of these wireless earbuds is a huge benefit for anyone who listens to entertainment constantly and hates getting stuck in the middle of a workout without it. The fact that they feel comfortably secure and deliver strong, consistent, and customizable sound through all 14 hours means I won't be taking these earbuds off unless I absolutely have to. </p><h3><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=38606&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fjaybird-tarah-pro-wireless-in-ear-headphones-black-flash%2F6289924.p%3FskuId%3D6289924%23" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Buy the Jaybird Tarah Pro wireless sport headphones for $159.99 at Best Buy here</a></h3><p class="tagline"><a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/join/ci/insider-picks">Subscribe to our newsletter.</a><br><br>Find all the best offers at our <a href="https://coupons.businessinsider.com/">Coupons page</a>.<br><br>Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks">Insider Picks</a> team. We highlight products and services you might find interesting. 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