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…]
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…]
The oustanding Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have just received a tasty price drop ahead of Black Friday – perfect timing for anyone in need of next-level ANC. We’ve gone on plenty about how Sony’s WH-1000XM5 are among the best headphones you can buy but right now you can bag a pair for just £299, down from … [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…]
Pros Smaller, lighter design Powerful noise-cancellation More detailed, balanced audio performance Plenty of smart, convenient features Cons Bose a smidge better for ANC Slightly odd call performance Sony’s WF-1000XM5 knocks the previous holder of best true wireless (the WF-1000XM4), with a terrific, across the board performance. The audio performance is an improvement on its predecessor … [Read more…]
Pros Smaller, lighter design Powerful noise-cancellation More detailed, balanced audio performance Plenty of smart, convenient features Cons Bose a smidge better for ANC Slightly odd call performance The king is dead, long live the king. The WF-1000XM4 used to be our favourite wireless earbuds with their blend of terrific sound, wide feature set and excellent … [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…]
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…]
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…]