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.
The Finns are an exceptional lot: they are the world champions of coffee drinking, EU champions of sustainability and have over two million saunas. They also love the silence of their 188,000 lakes. Perfect conditions for developing noise-cancelling headphones while chilling in the far north, you would think?
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.
The Master & Dynamic MW08 are True Wireless in-ears that not only want to score points with their excellent sound, but also with their active noise cancelling and a long battery life. We find out whether they succeed.
The Indy ANC wireless in-ears from Skullcandy offer a high level of functionality. These fast-charging earpieces feature active noise cancellation, ambient mode for outdoor awareness and various sound customisation options including three EQ modes as well as a personal sound profile that can be generated via a listening test in the accompanying app.
JVC's sporty In-Ears with Aero Slim design impress with very pleasant wearing comfort, even while jogging, plus an above-average functionality and rich sound.
With the Tune 225TWS, JBL's wireless Earbuds Tune 220TWS receive an update that, among other things, noticeably increases their battery life. What has not changed is the high wearing comfort of these lightweight Bluetooth headphones, whose "loose" fit offers an alternative for pressure-sensitive ears.
JBL's Live Free NC+ TWS wireless in-ears are tuned for all-purpose everyday use, support Bluetooth 5.1 technology and can both reduce and amplify outside noise, while the additional Talkthru mode is specifically for conversations. Individual system and sound adjustments are also possible via connection with the app, and there is also integration with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant voice services.
Available in five upbeat colours, the HA-A7T deliver on their promise of powerful sound and also impressed us with pleasant wearing comfort, all at a very attractive price.
Good things don't always have to be expensive. On the other hand, quality usually has its price, and you'll have to dig a little deeper into your pocket for the Audeze Penrose.