JLab JBuds Air ANC
JLab recently expanded their in-ear portfolio with the JBuds Air ANC, a model with active noise cancellation that impressed us with a powerful sound, which can be adjusted via EQ modes, and the length of its playing time.
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Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+
The dynamic true-wireless Melomania 1 headphones from Cambridge Audio have been provided with a successor. The new model, Melomania 1+, uses the same dynamic drivers and identical housing that led to an impressive overall rating for their predecessor. New features added for the same price are the possibility of app control, which should result in higher ease of use, the so-called "High Performance Mode" for improved sound quality and USB-C connections on the charging case.
JLab Epic Air ANC
With the Epic Air ANC, the American manufacturer JLabs have incorporated several features that mobile users swear by: long playing time, active noise cancellation, convenient music control and telephony. In addition, its balanced sound with self-confident bass is pleasing, and it can be adjusted to suit your personal taste via configurable graphic EQ in four modes.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Bowers & Wilkins like to take their time in the innovation race and do not always try to jump on the technology-driven bandwagon immediately. Better late and done properly was what I thought when B&W announced the first True Wireless in-ears in their range with the PI5 and PI7.
Sennheiser IE 300
With the IE 300 model, Sennheiser launches a wired in-ear headphone in the around 300 euros price range, aimed at buyers who are looking for a compact solution for mobile use with superior sound quality. The product is technically positioned between the Pro models IE 100 and IE 400 Pro, but is listed in the audiophile consumer section of the manufacturer's website. In addition to the high-quality, lightweight construction, they claim that the premium drivers provide a sonic bonus.
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.
Huawei FreeBuds 4i
With the FreeBuds 4i, Huawei introduce a cheaper and technically slimmed-down version of the FreeBuds Pro. The new headphones offer a sleek design, active Noise-Cancelling and long battery life. On the other hand, they do without the dynamic ANC of the FreeBuds Pro. Here we take a look at what the other differences are.
Lypertek SoundFree S20
Lypertek's SoundFree S20 have an appealing minimalist design and a straightforward, functional performance. The aim is to offer great-sounding True-Wireless headphones without an app and noise cancelling, but at an attractive price.
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.