Romanian high-end audio company Meze Audio has announced the Empyrean II, a new set of premium planar magnetic headphones with interchangeable earpads. For this second generation set, Meze has refined the Isodynamic Hybrid Array driver design provided by partner Rinaro Isodynamics, which apparently results in a more neutral sound signature while retaining the brand’s “easy … [Read more…]
November’s only just arrived but that doesn’t mean you need to hang around for Black Friday weekend to bag a huge discount on a pair of true wireless earbuds. The Jabra Elite 5 have dropped to just £89 in Amazon’s Black Friday sale. That’s 41% off their usual price of £149.99 for a grand saving … [Read more…]
Apple’s AirPods Max headphones offer high quality audio and connectivity at a very high price, but don’t sleep on this deal on a refurbished pair. Best Buy in the US is selling the AirPods Max wireless earphones for $369.99. That’s a massive saving on a new pair of AirPods Max, which the retailer is currently … [Read more…]
This early Black Friday deal helps you save a further 10% on a good quality pair of Nothing Ear (2) headphones when you buy them through Very. Already reduced from £129 to £99, the Nothing Ear (2) headphones have been reduced by a further 10% when you use the code VKEWR at checkout. That means … [Read more…]
Verdict Solid, if unspectacular, but for £50 Skullcandy’s Mod buds don’t disappoint Pros Decent battery life Solid sound Simple app Cons Chunky case Controls won’t suit everyone WaterproofIP55 rating to protect against water and dirt Battery34-hour battery with charging case Stay-Aware modeKeep abreast of your surroundings with Stay Aware mode Introduction Skullcandy is up there … [Read more…]
The Nothing Ear (2) wireless earphones impressed us big time when they arrived this summer and now you can get them for under £100 in an early Black Friday steal. John Lewis is the place to be to get the Nothing Ear (2) for £99. That’s a £30 saving on the original £129 asking price. … [Read more…]
Amazon’s just dropped a phenomenal deal on the new Bose QuietComfort headphones, perfect for anyone who’s been eyeing them up as of late. Having only been released in late September, the Bose QuietComfort headphones have largely remained at their full RRP of £349.95 but right now, you can bag yourself a pair on Amazon for … [Read more…]
Verdict The Avantree C171 offers bright, but not spotless sound, with a secure fit well suited for workouts for a very affordable price. Pros Secure earhook design Easy to use controls Good cable length Cons Design does feel cheap Water resistance rating not clear Fine, but not spectacular call quality Introduction The Avantree C171 are … [Read more…]
Verdict It’s a solid first effort from Suunto with its first ever pair of headphones that offer some nice extras that do need finessing. Bottom line, they don’t quite outperform the cheaper competition. Pros Secure fit Two sound modes Useful power bank included Connects quickly to Suunto app Cons Battery drop at louder volumes Head … [Read more…]
OPINION: Qualcomm caused a bit of a stir at its annual Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii, announcing several new bits of tech that could have a big impact on the future of headphones. What’s got everyone so excited is the mention of headphones in the same breadth as Wi-Fi. While Bluetooth has been a very convenient … [Read more…]