Ulf Kaiser
Ulf Kaiser has held various positions in the professional audio industry since 1997 and since 1998 as a tech author, translator and editor. In addition to music, studio technology, synthesizers, guitars and all things hi-fi are among his areas of interest.
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Sony WI-1000XM2
Sony is well established as a top supplier in the field of portable headphones, especially when it comes to noise cancelling. Of course, this also includes the continuing development of their models. For example, the in-ear Bluetooth neckband headphones WI-1000X receive an update and become the WI-1000XM2.
Hedd Audio Heddphone
The Hedd Audio Heddphone is something very special: Here, the so-called Air Motion Transformer (AMT) is used in a headphone, and also as a full-range driver. This driver has already had a distinguished career in the field of hi-fi speakers and studio monitors.
Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Traveller
When we tested them in 2019, we discovered that Beyerdynamic’s Lagoon ANC Traveller were impressive headphones with practical noise cancelling. After a firmware update, their noise reduction performance should now have improved even more.
Mu6 Space 2
Behind fledgeling headphone manufacturer Mu6 is a Chinese development team who, by their own account, have years of experience in noise cancelling. You’d be right to be curious, as their new Space 2 model, modern over-ear headphones with Bluetooth 5, offer impressive functionality at an attractive price. They have a clear aim: with these products, Mu6 seek to target a similar market to Sony, Bose and Sennheiser.
Shure Aonic 215
Shure are known as one of the premier manufacturers in the field of professional in-ear technology. However, their current model, the True-Wireless Aonic 215, is aimed at the consumer market. These headphones are targeted at demanding listeners who are looking for a True Wireless solution for their musical enjoyment, and for use during sports and workouts.
Amazon Echo Buds
With Echo Buds, Amazon presents some interesting true-wireless earbuds. They feature active noise reduction – licensed by Bose – and integrate very well with their system via voice control. As a bonus, they are very reasonably priced.
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Dali IO-4
The hi-fi manufacturer Dali from Nørager, Denmark, has completely specialized in making speakers since the company was founded in 1983. Their two new headphones models, the IO-6 and the subject of this review, the cheaper IO-4, are aimed at those who want an over-ear Bluetooth system for mobile use. These products uphold Dali’s claims to the audiophile market. In a nutshell, the IO-4 could be described as a cheaper version of the IO-6, which offers the same sound characteristics, but comes without noise cancelling, but we can tell you a little more than that…
Dali IO-6
Danish hi-fi manufacturer Dali makes its debut in the field of headphones with its new IO-6 and IO-4, high-quality over-ear headphones with Bluetooth 5 wireless and a long battery life.
Sennheiser PXC 550-II Wireless
Sennheiser is without a doubt one of the most renowned names in the headphone business. The manufacturer, based in Wedemark near Hanover, caters to the professional, audiophile and consumer sectors of the market. Since the end of 2016, the PXC 550 over-ear model has been enjoying great popularity with consumers, and now a follow-up model is finally available.