Verdict The Creative Outlier Free Pro offers good, but not best in class bone conduction sound on land and in the water for less money than the swim-proof headphone competition. Pros Comfortable to wear for long periods Easy to switch between Bluetooth and music player modes Good battery performance Cons Battery drop at louder volumes … [Read more…]
Verdict The Tranya Nova true wireless are quite impressive in a number of ways – but their wayward ANC implementation puts almost as big a crimp in their chances as their relative lack of comfort. Pros Energetic, focused sound Great spec at the price Useful control options Cons Not especially comfortable ANC is effective in … [Read more…]
Verdict Technics EAH-AZ60M2 are a great option for those that want true wireless earbuds that are easy to wear and warm of character. They’re melodious yet punchy, offer effective noise cancellation, and sell on the right side of pricey… Pros Effective noise cancelling Three device Multipoint connection Stylish design Solid all-round musical performance Cons Resolution … [Read more…]
If you’re looking for a supreme gaming focused set of headphones with some proper pedigreee from one of the most respected names in audio, we have you covered today. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal are just £152. That’s an incredible 66% off the asking price of £449. B&O Beoplay Portal is 66% off The … [Read more…]
Pros Slim, light headphones to wear for exercise Quick charge technology Multipoint pairing Cons Enhanced bass doesn’t deliver outside Proprietary charging cable Different waterproof rating to OpenRun The brand formerly known as Aftershokz was rebranded as Shokz, but that didn’t manifest any different change in approach. When it comes to bone-conduction headphones, Shokz is probably … [Read more…]
If you’re all about them Beats rather than the AirPods range, this Amazon deal will ensure you don’t skip a single beat. Amazon UK is selling the Beats Fit Pro true wireless noice cancelling earbuds for £160.55. That’s a 27% saving on the £219.99 asking price for the sage gray variant of the buds. You’ll … [Read more…]
Verdict An accessible and enjoyable pair of open-backed, over-ear headphones from Sivga that are very comfortable to wear and appeal with a lush, but natural sound. Pros Excellent comfort levels Great aesthetics Lush, smooth, and expressive audio performance Easy to drive Cons Not the widest soundstage for an open-backed pair Other headphones exhibit better definition, … [Read more…]
Sennheiser has announced the addition of the Accentum series, a more affordable effort to the flagship Momentum series. The idea of the Accentum headphones was to offer a performance and feature set that outperformed its price point. The new headphones come with Hybrid ANC, long battery life, and a new driver configuration to produce “exciting … [Read more…]
Verdict Offering excitement, panache, and vivid listening experience, the Andromeda Emerald Sea offers a dynamic, immersive sound that’s become Campfire Audio’s trademark. The price is sky high, and they need a sufficiently capable partner to extract the best performance from them, but there’s no doubt the Emerald Sea is a very enjoyable IEM. Pros Exciting, … [Read more…]
OPINION: Bose’s latest range of headphones have been rumoured and leaked over the last several months, but now they’re a reality with a new series of QuietComfort headphones. The launch does feel somewhat odd, though. I’ve been expecting a follow-up to the Noise-Cancelling Headphones 700 (NCH700 for short) since they went on sale in 2019 … [Read more…]