With the Stockholm Plus the Swedish manufacturer Urbanista have added light, cable-free earbuds to their range, they are weatherproof according to IPX4 and are characterised by a crystal clear reproduction of voices. In addition to Bluetooth standard 5.0, these slim wireless earbuds with AAC format also support a high-quality audio codec.
I remember when I had the pleasure of testing Mackie's first three in-ear headphones about two years ago: The MP-120 , the MP-220 and the MP-240 were aimed at musicians and sound engineers who were looking for monitor headphones for use on stage, with FoH/monitor mixing desks or in the recording studio. Now Mackie has added three more technically advanced headphones to the MP-series: The MP-320 that I am testing here is higher in the price hierarchy than the MP-240 and the most affordable of the three new ones.
The new Pixel Buds from Google don't have much in common with their predecessors, except for their name. Their most striking feature is their completely new look: what were loose-fitting earbuds are now tighter-fitting in-ears, and the thin fabric string between the two earplugs has also gone. This sounds great – but will the 2020 model be judged to be our (Pixel) buddy?
Padmate's cable-free Pamu Quiet in-ears feature hybrid noise reduction with dual-chip technology, support Bluetooth standard 5.0 as well as high-quality audio codecs with aptX and the AAC format. The eye-catching pocket watch sized case serves as a charging station.
With their Redemption ANC, House of Marley have added slightly bass accentuated, cable-free in-ears to their portfolio, and they are made of sustainable materials in accordance with the company’s philosophy. These headphones support Bluetooth standard 5.0 as well as high-quality audio codecs with aptX and the AAC format, while the visually appealing bamboo surfaces offer integrated touch controls.
The True-Wireless counterpart of the 1more Dual Driver ANC Pro is called "True Wireless ANC". These headphones are supplied in a carrying case that is not lightweight but pleasantly robust with a non-slip base. This case has magnetic positioning and can be used for safe storage but it also functions as a charging station and additional battery.
Sennheiser want to demonstrate that - in addition to their excellent Momentum True Wireless, which are right at the top of the charts both in terms of hit lists and price - they are quite capable of catering to the upper mid-range of the market. With the CX 400BT True Wireless, the established German brand delivers quite respectable in-ears at the modest price of 199 Euros. Find out what they can and can't do in our test.
Nuraphone, unique headphones that work with a special type of hearing measurement, was introduced by the Australian manufacturer Nura about two years ago. Now their in-ear version, NuraLoop is available. We ask: Was it worth the wait?
With Sport Buds, Fun Generation has added water and sweat resistant wireless headphones for everyday use, as well as sports activities, to its range. They conform to Bluetooth standard 5.0, have a functional 3-button remote for controlling Android and iOS devices and, despite their low price, sound clear and powerful.
The successor to the Sony WH-1000XM3 from 2018, one of the most popular over-ear headphones with noise-cancelling ever, has been eagerly awaited. Sony already conquered and successfully defended a top position in the market since the introduction of this product series in 2017 (MDR-1000). Accordingly, expectations are high…