Maike Paeßens
Maike Paeßens has been working as a author, editor, product specialist and project manager in various areas of the MI sector since 2005. In addition to recording studio technology, she also works with synthesizers, DJ equipment and in the hi-fi sector. Her artistic interest is reflected in the production of tobacco pipes, which she produces under her own label.
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Soundcore Life P3
Compared to their predecessor, the highly successful Soundcore Life P2, Anker has significantly increased the Life P3's feature set. This is mainly due to the headphones' app connection, which provides three ANC and two transparency profiles, a special gaming mode and versatile sound adjustment options. The new touch control can also be set up according to your own needs via the app.
JBL Live Pro+ TWS
JBL's Live Pro+ TWS cable-free in-ears are tuned for bass and designed to provide flexible ambient noise control in daily life and when travelling. These headphones feature customisable noise cancellation as well as ambient and TalkThru modes. App connectivity also supports customised system and sound adjustments, as well as integration with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
FiiO FD5
Chinese manufacturer FiiO uses dynamic drivers with a Diamond-Like Carbon diaphragm and a beryllium coating for a clear, balanced sound image in the FD5. Tuning options such as swapping ear tips and tubes are also said to allow for customisation, offering a choice of a more bass-driven and fun listening experience.
Soundcore Life Q35 by Anker
Like Ankers Soundcore Life Q30, the Life Q35 are also equipped with a transparency mode and three noise-cancellation profiles for outdoor or indoor use as well as for travelling. Flexible sound adjustment via an app is also available, and here the Chinese manufacturer relies on LDAC technology, a particularly high-resolution audio codec, for its new flagship wireless over-ears.
Skullcandy Hesh ANC
Skullcandy's Hesh ANC are compact, wireless over-ears for everyday use that are tuned for bass and designed to suppress or amplify ambient noise as required. In addition to Bluetooth 5.0, optional tracking via the Tile app is supported so that these headphones can be found if they get lost.
Jabra Evolve2 30
With the Evolve2 30, Danish manufacturer Jabra has added handy on-ears with noise-reducing microphone technology to its range. They can be used flexibly even in changing workspaces thanks to the plug-and-play function and USB connection, and they are also are intended to offer a high level of wearing comfort all day long. The Jabra Direct software also enables this headset to be personalised by adjusting sound and telephony settings.
KEF Mu3
KEF, the renowned British manufacturer of hi-fi speakers has launched its first completely wireless in-ears, the Mu3, which sound very musical, offer a long battery life and feature both active noise cancellation and a transparency mode. The design, originated by Ross Lovegrove, also features a high level of wearing comfort.
Creative Aurvana Trio Wireless
With the Aurvana Trio Wireless, Creative offers a Bluetooth variant of its wired in-ears Aurvana Trio that support high-quality audio codecs and, thanks to aptX LL, provide low latency for movies or mobile gaming. In addition, the listener can make use of the built-in audio holography using Super X-FI technology via connection with the app.
Skullcandy Dime
With the Dime, the US company Skullcandy offers great-sounding, cable-free in-ears at an attractive price. They are characterised by an ultra-portable design in a pocket-friendly format and offer extensive device control via remote button.
Creative Outlier Air V2
Creative's Outlier Air V2 cable-free in-ears feature outstanding battery life, are universally tuned for everyday use and support high-quality audio codecs such as aptX or the AAC format in addition to the Bluetooth 5.0 standard. On top of all this, a "holographic" listening experience using Super X-Fi technology can be set up via connection with the app.