Sonos’ long awaited arrival in the headphones market could be accompanied by a media streaming device farther down the line, according to a new report. Bloomberg sources say the Sonos-branded headphones the company hinted at earlier this month will arrive as early as April 2024. That’s the potential good news. Bose’s QC Ultra earbuds have … [Read more…]
Already great value-for-money at their RRP, the SonoFlow headphones from 1More have seen a further discount for Black Friday on Amazon, with an appealing 28% reduction. Packed with really tons of great features, the 1More SonoFlow is recommended by us – and now even more so at the incredibly affordable price of £63.99 in Amazon’s … [Read more…]
Comments made by Sonos and a recently leaked internal email suggest that Sonos is almost ready to enter the headphones market. The multi-room audio specialist held its latest earnings call yesterday, revealing a troubling 5.5% drop in revenue. Sonos CEO Patrick Spence said that the company’s big hope for turning things around will be “entry … [Read more…]
If you’re in need of a new pair of on-ear headphones, don’t miss this shockingly good deal on the Sony WH-CH520. The headphones have plummeted to just £34.99 on Amazon ahead of Black Friday. That’s a whopping 42% off their usual price of £60, meaning you’ll save £25 by shopping now. Get the Sony WH-CH520 … [Read more…]
If you’re hoping to pick up a new pair of noise cancelling headphones this Black Friday then you should definitely check out this deal on the flagship JBL Tour One M2. Amazon has reduced the price by 33% ahead of the end-of-November sale, bringing the price down to just £199.99 when you shop today. That’s … [Read more…]
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…]