Noise-cancelling headphones / NC headphones
If you only want one pair of earbuds, they should be wireless. Completely wireless, or so-called true wireless. The best have become so good and have such a long battery life that there is no longer anything to worry about. Eight to ten hours in the earbuds themselves is no longer uncommon, and with a …
Sennheiser is in the process of renewing their wireless earbuds. Not long ago we had a pretty nice encounter with CX True Wireless, which had good sound – albeit a little cautious. But which lacked active noise reduction and ambient sound, which placed the earbuds a bit behind the competition. And so we recommended instead …
Tone Free FP8W has a fixed case that cleans the earplugs with UV rays after use – and kills 99.9 percent of all bacteria, if we are to believe the manufacturer. Battery life is stated at an impressive 24 hours from the earplugs themselves and an extra 15 hours from the case if the active …
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro are quite advanced. The app tells one you the ear pads are tight and thus provides the best possible noise reduction. Then you can adjust optimal noise reduction with a virtual slider. After that is set, it is time to undergo a quick hearing test to determine how well one …
The Sony WH-XB910N can easily be confused with the top model WH-1000XM4 in appearance. If you do not choose them in blue, which big brother is not found in. Otherwise, they are the spitting image of the 1000XM4. The fit is really good with ear cushions that enclose the ears and sit comfortably on the …
The replacement for the Bose QuietComfort 35 II is not surprisingly called QuietComfort 45. It is confusingly similar to the QC 35 II, with physical buttons and all. The earcups have a slightly smoother design, where the joints were more angular with the predecessor. The headband is now upholstered in smooth imitation leather instead of …
Sony WH-1000XM4 is our reference among noise-canceling headphones. Not because they necessarily have the very best sound – but the noise reduction itself has proven superior. The “Speak to chat” function automatically pauses the music when you start talking to someone, while activating ambient sound through the headphones. Adaptive sound control adjusts noise reduction and …
After almost having been locked away for the last two years, we can gradually start moving again. Also by plane! And with that comes the need to dig out the full-sized headphones, and put them in the bag. Or is it time for something new? You should thing that by now everyone would have a …
Yamaha tried making headphones a while ago, without much success. This time, the Japanese seem to have taken the job more seriously, when they give us the YH-E700A, which must be the best padded earcups in the class. They radiate quality to a greater extent than most, and also fit very well around the ears. …
There are many active noise reduction (ANC) earbuds on the market, so you actually have to stand out a lot to be noticed. Personally, I reckon that the sound on earplugs for £100 and over should be fully acceptable – which it usually is. Manufacturers can then get extra points for packaging, material selection, comfort, …
The round headphones Philips Fidelio L3 give a good premium feeling, with a earcup mount in metal and a sturdy plastic headband. The fit is also very good, with plenty of room for the ears, and although the weight of 360 grams is more than most in the class, the headphones do not feel heavy …
The JBL Tour One feels solid in the hands, and sits comfortably on the head. And I like the feeling they give when they are in the hands. Physical buttons for sound level, wireless connection and sound processing such as noise cancellation and ambient sound make them easier to get to know than some others, …
American Altec Lansing is far from fresh in the hi-fi market. Founded back in 1927, they are older than JBL, and were definitely among the players to be reckoned with during the first wave in hi-fi, the so-called Golden Age of Hi-Fi. The Grateful Dead’s famous Wall of Sound, which they brought to the Woodstock …
Not so long ago, we tested Marshall’s first true wireless earbuds, the Marshall Mode II, and were excited about the sound, but missed the noise reduction. The new Motif ANC has both, ie a sound that is especially suitable for pop, rock and hip hop, as you expect from Marshall, but this time you also …
Swedish Sudio started in 2012, and is a company that has chosen to profile and promote its sustainability thinking. As an example, the packaging in which the earplugs Sudio T2 are delivered is completely free of plastic. Whether you are interested in environmental issues or not, it is almost impossible to close your eyes to …