phonicgrid SE7 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones Wireless Bluetooth Head (Open Box)

I just received my headphones and while my initial experience has been okay, they are not completely noise canceling and while watching movies on the couch, I found them to be a bit uncomfortable after about an hour or so. Perhaps sitting up and working (which is what I initially got them for) will be more pleasant. I haven’t had a chance to test that, however. (Read on.) My rating relates more to their practices regarding reviews and what I deem an attempt at manipulation. In multiple places on the packaging, the customer is asked to activate their warranty with 7-days. However, when you scan the code, the platform will NOT let you proceed until you rate the product. Seriously. That isn’t enough time to get an honest experience. I’m guessing most people will rate a 4 or 5 just to move on with the process. That is when you are forced to enter your phone number and a message states your “application for membership” has been submitted and that you will be CONTACTED BY A SALES TEAM MEMBER in a few days. What?! A warranty is a WARRANTY! NOT an application to be a member of anything. I do NOT want or need to be contacted by anyone at this point. I feel like this is very aggressive, manipulative marketing and makes me wonder about the entire company and their products in general. So for me? I gave these headphones a 1 star. I might have given more positive feedback had this process been more transparent and consumer friendly. In the future, I will be purchasing a higher quality set of headphones from a reputable competitor to ensure I have not only a better product, but can trust the entire process.