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Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Review & Px7 S2 Comparison: Which One’s Right For You?

Wayde Robson
— May 09, 2023 00:25

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 flagship wireless ANC headphone review with comparisons to Px7 S2. How do B&W’s two top headphones stack-up and is Px8 really worth the extra $300 for you?

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Hifiman Ananda‑BT: Audiophile Bluetooth Headphones Review

Steve Church
— August 25, 2021 00:20

Hifiman recognizes the lack of “audiophile” grade Bluetooth headphones and has decided to change that with their Ananda-BT offering. Read our review to see if they’ve pulled it off.

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Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Flagship Wireless Noise‑Canceling Headphones Are Here!

Jacob Green
— January 18, 2023 00:00

The new Bowers & Wilkins Px8 flagship active noise cancelling wireless headphones offer more luxurious materials and finishes and upgraded sound quality over the Px7 s2. See what makes this all possible.

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Focal Clear Over‑Ear Headphone Review

Wayde Robson
— October 06, 2017 09:00

Focal, the high-end speaker manufacturer out of Saint-Étienne, France has expanded its high-end headphone line with a new entrant, Clear.

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Dyson’s Bizarre Noise Cancelling Air‑Purifying Headphones!

Jacob Green
— November 09, 2022 00:35

From the company best known for vacuum cleaners, The Dyson Zone is a noise-cancelling headphone that delivers a fresh supply of purified air to the wearers nose and mouth. Hokum? Genius? Read on…

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JBL Everest Elite 700 Wireless Headphones Review

Wayde Robson
— February 08, 2017 10:00

JBL launched a new “platinum” variation on one of their finest wireless headphones. We review the JBL Everest flagship over-ear, Bluetooth wireless noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones.

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Soundcore by Anker Space Q45 ANC Headphones Review

Shawn Lawless
— November 03, 2022 00:20

Soundcore by Anker wants a piece of the pie with their Space Q45 ANC headphones. At only $150, do they compete with name brands in terms of battery life, comfort & sound quality? Read our review.

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OSSIC X ‑ Your True 3D Audio Headphones

Wayde Robson
— August 22, 2016 17:00

OSSIC is a new headphone developer founded by veterans of respected hi-fi company Pioneer and computer peripheral company Logitech. Their new OSSIC X promise to bring a true 3D audio experience.

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Focal’s Bathys Review: First Wireless Headphone w/ ANC

Wayde Robson
— October 05, 2022 00:25

Bathys is Focal’s first Bluetooth wireless headphone with Active Noise Cancelling. For $799, these audiophile headphones offer superb audio and a USB DAC Mode that must be heard to be believed.

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V‑MODA Zn In‑Ear Monitor Review

Wayde Robson
— March 02, 2016 00:00

With Zn, V-MODA has brought an injection of style and reasonably priced high-quality IEMs to the industry. Color us impressed with these earphones as you can read in our review.

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Focal NEW Utopia 2022 Headphone Review: Are These Endgame?

Wayde Robson
— September 18, 2022 00:20

Focal new Utopia 2022 review: Focal has tweaked its flagship bringing light design updates including the M-shaped grille to better match the diaphragm and a new copper/aluminum voice coil.

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RBH Sound HP‑2 Noise Isolating Headphones Review

Gene DellaSala
— February 23, 2016 06:00

The RBH HP-2s are lightweight over-ear noise-isolating headphones featuring space-age 45mm beryllium-coated drivers and sound quality beyond their price class. A great alternative to Beats? Read on.

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Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 ANC Wireless Headphones Review

Wayde Robson
— August 15, 2022 00:55

Px7 Series2 is Bowers & Wilkins latest NC wireless headphones, an overhaul of Px7. In our review, we discuss a list of updates and improvements over its predecessor including sound quality and comfort.

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PSB M4U 2 Noise Cancelling Heaphones Review

Steve DellaSala
— February 15, 2016 08:30

The PSB M4U Noise Cancelling headphones have good sound quality but fall short on the effectiveness of its active noise cancelling and especially on ergonomics and durability. Read on to find out why.

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Monolith M1000ANC Review: Dirac Virtuo 3D‑Sound in a Budget Bluetooth Headphone

Wayde Robson
— May 26, 2022 00:20

The Monolith M1000ANC headphones we reviewed include Dirac Viruo DSP, memory foam pads, 40-mm drivers, Active Noise Cancelling, 60-hour battery life, unique gesture touch-control UX for only $130!

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RBH EP3 Noise Isolating Earphones Review

Marshall Guthrie
— October 12, 2015 08:00

RBH has introduced the mid-range EP3 Noise Isolating Earphones that showcase just how good affordable, portable audio can be. RBH’s EP3 earphones clearly hit the sweet spot in value. Check them out!

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beyerdynamic MMX‑100 and MMX‑150 Gaming Headset Review

David Pritchard
— May 09, 2022 00:25

beyerdynamic wants a piece of the gaming pie with their MMX-100 and MMX-150 gaming headsets. For $100 and $150 respectively, the beyerdynamic headsets are in a crowded field. Read on.

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OPPO PM‑3 Closed Back Headphone Review

Wayde Robson
— July 06, 2015 13:00

The PM-3 is Oppo’s third planar-magnetic headphone based off the highly acclaimed PM-1 & PM-2. But, the closed-back PM-3 stands apart from its higher-end forefathers in a few key ways discussed here.

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Helm Bolt + DB12: Wins the Portable DAC‑Amp Combo

Wayde Robson
— April 21, 2022 01:30

HELM Bolt portable DAC/Amp and DB12 inline amplifier with your favorite headphones all add up to portable hi-fi jam session that’s so much more than the sum of its parts.

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Parrot Zik 2.0 Bluetooth Over‑Ear Headphones Review

Steve Church
— July 02, 2015 09:00

The Parrot Zik has been touted as the most technologically-advanced wireless headphones on the market. A recent redesign brings many improvements to an already impressive piece of hardware.

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Denon Enters the Earbud Game With Noise Cancelling and Wireless Earbuds

Tony Leotta
— January 07, 2022 00:45

Denon released information on their first-ever lineup of true wireless in-ear headphones- The Denon Noise Cancelling Earbuds: AH-C830NCW and Denon Wireless Earbuds: AH-C630W. For more info read on.

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RBH EP‑SB Wireless Bluetooth Earphones Review

Wayde Robson
— March 26, 2015 08:00

RBH is known for high-end speakers but they also make high-performance earphones that combine an impressive array of the latest wireless technologies including aptX, CSR, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC.

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Noise Cancelling Headphones Comparison: DALI IO‑6 vs Shure Aonic 50

Dua Rashid
— December 14, 2021 00:00

In this review, we compare the DALI IO-6 ($500) and the Shure Aonic 50 ($300) headphones. This comparison review will help you decide which noise-cancelling headphones are right for your needs.

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Oppo PM‑1 Planar Magnetic Headphones Review

Tom Andry
— January 31, 2015 10:00

Review: Oppo PM-1 Planar Magnetic Headphones were light enough for long listening sessions and forgiving of poorly recorded music. They have surprising clarity and bass response but a high price tag.

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Dan Clark Audio’s Stealth: The First Metamaterial Headphone

Jacob Green
— September 12, 2021 22:00

Dan Clark Audio’s new flagship headphone is the Stealth ($4,000). This closed-back planar magnetic headphone is the first in the world to use metamaterial technology. To find out more, read on.

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Alpine Headphones Review

Tom Andry
— December 11, 2014 06:30

Review: The Alpine Headphones promise to make you “Feel Your Music” with their TKR3 Full Frequency Immersion Technology. We put them to test and find ourselves impresses in more than one way.

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EPOS Sennheiser Game Zero Gaming Headset Review

Dua Rashid
— July 09, 2021 23:20

Looking for a new set of dedicated gaming headphones? Check out our review of the $180 EPOS Sennheiser Game Zero gaming headset to see how they fall on the cost vs quality line.

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DD Audio DXB‑03 On‑Ear Headphones Review

Gene DellaSala
— June 24, 2014 08:00

Review: The DD Audio DXB-03 on-ear headphones offer great looks and sound at a reasonable price. Bass extension, and wood casing with integrated microphone and detachable cable.

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Wireless IEM Headphones: Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro vs Samsung, Jabra and Sennheiser

Gene DellaSala
— May 30, 2021 01:35

Four pairs of IEMs are compared, including the Samsung Buds, Jabra Elite 65T, Sennheiser Momentum and relative newcomer Soundcore Liberty Pro 2. Read our review to see how the Liberty Pro 2 compare.

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MuseMini UberBuds Bluetooth Earbuds Review

Tom Andry
— March 02, 2014 08:00

Review: MuseMini UberBuds are Bluetooth in-ear monitors sporting the newest Bluetooth 4.0 spec. The UberBuds were not without their problems, but, in the end, they sounded pretty good.

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Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones Review

Don Dunn
— April 12, 2021 01:00

Bowers & Wilkins proved with their new PX7 noise-cancelling headphones that they can excel in this space just as well as they do with premium loudspeakers. Read to see why they are our 2020 POY winner.

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KEF M500 On‑Ear Headphone Review

Tom Andry
— February 09, 2014 10:00

Review: The KEF M500 on-ear headphones bring comfort, style, and fantastic sound quality to the on-ear headphone category. Some of the best sounding headphones we’ve reviewed. Highly recommended!

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Focal Replaces Clear with All‑New Improved Clear Mg Open Back Headphones

Wayde Robson
— March 16, 2021 08:30

Focal’s most widely loved headphone, Clear is reaching the end of its life-cycle. But the good news is that it’s being replaced by the new Clear Mg, with an updated all-magnesium dome driver.

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thinksound On1 On‑Ear Headphones Review

Tom Andry
— January 02, 2014 10:00

Review: The On1 headphones from thinksound purport to be a studio monitor in an on-ear headphone. With their Eco focus, wood earcups, and extremely light form factor, these are an easy recommendation.

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Focal Stellia Closed‑Back Headphone Review

Wayde Robson
— February 13, 2021 11:30

Our ears were delighted to review the Focal Stellia headphones. All the high-end technology and build-material of Focal’s flagship headphone Utopia is optimized to fit into a closed-back design with style.

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Sennheiser Momentum Over‑Ear Headphones Review

Tom Andry
— December 26, 2013 08:00

Review: The Sennheiser Momentum headphones have some of the best sonic qualities I’ve heard in a $350 headphone. While they do have some issues, the sound more than makes up for them. Recommended!

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Noise Cancelling Headphone Comparison: Bose 700 UC VS Bowers & Wilkins PX7

Tony Leotta
— February 07, 2021 00:00

Looking for a new pair of noise cancelling headphones? We take a look at the well known Bose 700 UC and compared it to the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 over the ear headphones. Read on to see which is better.

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Onkyo ES‑HF300 On‑Ear Headphones Review

Wayde Robson
— December 18, 2013 15:00

Review: Onkyo ES-HF300 On-Ear Headphones features 40mm, dual ported titanium drivers. Sound quality and comfort from the brand known for its rugged receivers? Read on to find out.

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New Focal Celestee Headphones: High‑End for the Cost‑Conscious

Wayde Robson
— January 29, 2021 08:00

Celestee is the latest closed-back headphone by Focal aimed the entry level price-point, will replace Elegia in Focal’s high-end headphone lineup in an all new color and sound quality.

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JLAB JBuds EPIC In‑Ear Monitors Review

Tom Andry
— December 10, 2013 20:00

Review: The JLab JBuds EPIC in-ear monitor is designed to bring you high quality sound, a design that keeps the headphone in your ear, and a price that won’t empty your wallet. They’ve succeeded!

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New Focal Radiance Headphones & Naim Mu‑so Speaker: Built for Bentley!

Wayde Robson
— September 30, 2020 07:00

Naim Audio and Focal are adding two new products to their Bentley Motors design collaboration including some incredible looking headphones and a wireless speaker. Read on to learn more.

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OM Audio INEARPEACE In‑Ear Headphones Review

Tom Andry
— December 02, 2013 08:30

Review: If the OM Audio INEARPEACE in-ear headphones aren’t for everyone, it is because not everyone wants accurate sound. With dual drivers, more comfortable than most tips, and a tangle-free cable.

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Atlantic Technology Ships New ‘Quad Driver’ FS‑HR280 Headphones

Jacob Green
— June 16, 2020 02:00

Atlantic Technology is now shipping its third headphone, a wired over-ear design called the FS-HR280. Aimed at audiophiles, the $299 FS-HR280 is a two-way “Quad Driver” headphone. Read on.

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RHA MA750 In‑Ear Headphones Review

Tom Andry
— November 17, 2013 09:00

Review: The RHA MA750 in-ear headphones once again exceeded our expectations for their price point. With bass extension better than others costing much more, these are an easy recommendation.

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Atlantic Technology New In‑Ear‑Monitors And Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

Jacob Green
— April 07, 2020 06:00

Atlantic Technology released its first two headphone products – the FS-BT210 bluetooth headphones and the FS-HAL1 in-ear-monitors. Do they live up to their name? What our YouTube review to find out.

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B&W C5 In‑Ear Headphones Review

Theo Nicolakis
— October 28, 2013 13:35

Review: B&W;’s C5 in-ear headphones feature an innovative loop design that provides comfort and stability to active users while delivering audiophile performance in a portable package.

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NuForce BE Live5 Bluetooth Wireless Earphones Review

Wayde Robson
— March 10, 2020 13:00

BE Live5 are premium wireless Bluetooth earbuds by NuForce that makes sound quality a priority, offering both AAC and aptX codecs.Can this be the best $20 you spend? Read on to find out.

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Audio‑Technica ATH‑CP700 SonicSport Inner Ear Headphones Review

Tom Andry
— August 20, 2013 11:00

The Audio-Technica ATH-CP700 do everything you need for active use including staying in place, resisting water, and allowing you to hear outside noises. Unfortunately, that comes at a sonic price.

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Can the AIAIAI TMA‑2 Bluetooth Headphones Compete With Bose & Sony?

Tony Leotta
— February 26, 2020 01:00

We looked at the TMA-2 Bluetooth over-the-ear headphones from AIAIAI. They’re comfortable and sound great, but with a $300 price tag will they be able to compete with name brand headphones?

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Wicked Audio WI‑8500 Evac On‑Ear Headphones Review

Tom Andry
— July 01, 2013 08:40

The Wicked Audio WI-8500 Evac Headphones don’t have many bells but what they do have is $60 worth of sound. When you pay much less for them than the MSRP, you are getting quite the deal.

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Bose Focuses On Innovative Tech With The Noise Cancelling Headphones 700

Jacob Green
— August 13, 2019 01:00

The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 have a new physical and acoustic design with new drivers and improved noise cancelling capabilities compared to its predecessor.Check out all the new updates.

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RHA SA950i Headphone Review

Tom Andry
— December 09, 2012 14:00

It’s hard for me to believe that the RHA SA950i on-ear headphones only retail for $60. Sonically, they perform much better than their price would indicate – I can only imagine what they’d do for $200.

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The Dolby Dimension Headphones: A Personal Home Theater On Your Ears

Jacob Green
— March 14, 2019 20:00

Dolby’s first ever consumer electronics product is the Dimension wireless headphone which the company has designed specifically for home entertainment. At $599 is it more buck than bang? Read on.

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I‑MEGO Throne Gold On‑Ear Headphones Review

Tom Andry
— December 05, 2012 04:10

If you are constantly boosting the bass on your music and you tend to listen at moderately loud volumes, you likely need to look no further than the I-MEGO Throne Gold headphones.

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AKG’s Flagship N5005 In‑Ear Monitor Lets You Customize Its Sound

Jacob Green
— February 15, 2019 00:00

The new AKG N5005 in-ear monitor features a five-way hybrid design employs a single dynamic driver and four balanced armature drivers per side. Is it worth the $1,000 price tag? Read on to find out.

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id America Metropolitan In‑Ear Headphones Review

Tom Andry
— November 28, 2012 04:25

The $30 id America Metropolitan headphones come in a wide variety of colors to suit just about any style or mood. They have an in-line control and mic for use with your smartphone.

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Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Hi‑Fi Over‑Ear Headphones Review

Zahub Shahid
— September 29, 2018 09:00

Looking for high-performance headphones? We reviewed the $900 P9 Signature HiFi Over-Ear Headphones from Bower and Wilkins. We found them to be an exceptional product and we think you will too.

air conduction sports headphones / Hi-Fi and digital audio / iXBT Live

about interesting headphones from the French company Attitud (not to be confused with the American Attitude). The brand was founded by an otolaryngologist,
who is familiar with the characteristics of human hearing. EarSPORT-
wireless
sports headset with directional air conduction technology that
allowed to get rid of many of the shortcomings inherent in other types of headphones.

Contents

• Technical
  Specifications
• Equipment
• Design
• Connection
  and control
• Sound
• Autonomy
• Outputs

• Form factor:
  open-back earphones
• Materials:
  soft touch plastic
• Emitters:
  dynamic, 12 mm
• Range
  operation: 20 – 20000 Hz
• Sensitivity:
  85 dB
• General
  number of microphones: 1 (42 dB)
• Control:
  mechanical
• Interfaces: Bluetooth 5. 0, USB Type-C
• Codecs:
  SBC, AAC
• Delay:
  250ms
• Application:
  No
• Noise isolation:
  No
• Time
  battery life: 10 h
• Charging time:
  2 h
• Headset weight:
  25 g
• Price

EarSPORT supplied
in a medium-sized box with a dust jacket, having studied which, you can
get acquainted with the design of the gadget and its features. Comes with itself
headset, Type-A to Type-C cable, manual, thank you card
for the purchase, as well as a white cotton bag. The latter is convenient to store and
transport the device. The inscriptions on the packaging and the text in the instructions are printed in English
and French, but each buyer is given a separate manual
user in Russian.

Headphones available in
four colors: green, blue, orange and red. Selected relatively dark
gamma to make the headset better resistant to dirt. While on sale
only one size, but in the near future they promise to launch a more compact
version. The manufacturer provides a two-year warranty on the headset.

EarSPORT completed
in the typical “occipital arch” form factor for sports models. Gently bending, the headphones go around the ear
shells, ending a little ahead of the trestles with square speakers. Emitters
connected by a 225 mm titanium alloy rim, which gives
design elasticity, strength and flexibility. The headset keeps its shape perfectly: its
you can even tie a knot. In general, the headphones strongly resemble models with
bone conduction, but it is sound waves that are used here, and not
vibrations.

The model is made of tactilely pleasant soft-touch plastic, and the bezel is covered with
rubber sheath. The materials resist dirt well and do not wear out.
The headset is protected according to the IP55 standard, so you can not be afraid that it will deteriorate from rain or sweat, but here
I don’t recommend swimming in it. The main color is combined with black elements, and
The futuristic design of the gadget quickly attracts the attention of others.

On the outside, each speaker has a hardware button. Behind
auricles are thickening with batteries: on the left is applied
logo, and on the right are an information LED and a USB Type-C port under a rubber plug. Sound
exits through narrow vertical slots on the ends of the speakers from the side of the ear
channel. Air is taken in through holes from the outside. The only one
The microphone is located on the bottom of the right speaker. The inside is marked so as not to confuse,
which way to put on the headphones.

EarSPORT not
interact with the inside of the ear, so many unpleasant features,
that are inherent in other types of headphones are absent here. Not created
feeling that they will fall out as in the case of liners, there is no discomfort from
pressure, which happens after a long use of overhead models. In contrast
from devices with bone conduction, there is no headache from vibrations, and
the level of security is not reduced due to clipping of external sounds, as it happens
with in-channel solutions, especially those that support ANC. True, there is a minus – to use
EarSPORT
The hat is extremely uncomfortable.

Headphones confidently
keep on the head, not flying off even with active running or jumping, and also not
rub the skin. Due to their light weight (25 g), you quickly forget about them altogether
existence. When not in use, the headset can be worn around the neck.

EarSPORT activation in progress
holding the button on the right earpiece, after which the headset automatically restores
last connection, and if there is no corresponding gadget nearby, it goes
into pairing mode. Communication is stable within 15 meters: using Bluetooth 5.0 interface with
support for SBC and AAC codecs. connect
You can’t connect to two devices at the same time.

The signal delay is about 250 ms: YouTube algorithms have learned to remove this
lag, but in games there will be a slight resynchronization. Turns off
headset either automatically, if there is no connection for 5 minutes, or
holding the button on the right earpiece. If the latter is not released for more than 10
seconds, the headset will clear all stored connections.

EarSPORT allow you to control playback,
without taking out the smartphone, but thanks to the mechanical buttons, wet hands or gloves
won’t be a problem. A single press of the right key allows
stop / start playback, left – call the voice assistant (Siri or Google Assistant). By double clicking on the corresponding
The button adjusts the volume, regardless of its level on the connected device.
Triple click allows you to switch tracks forward and backward. You can accept and end a call with a single
right-click, and double-click reject. Some of the commands sound pleasant
female voice in English.

EarSPORT open headphones work
in the frequency range from 20 to 20000 Hz and have a sensitivity of 85 dB. Technology
Air Directional Conduction uses air to transmit directional sound
waves, so I expected from EarSPORT
sounding at the level of inexpensive earbuds, but the headphones managed to surprise me. Speakers
with a diameter of 12 mm work well not only the “middle”, but also give out saturated
basses, as well as relatively sonorous highs. Vocals and even individual instruments are good
distinguishable, but to hear the overtones or the lowest frequencies in these headphones
won’t work anymore.

When listening
a feeling is created that the music is playing not in the ears, but from nearby
speakers – such a “hello from the 90s” when people walked with tape recorders on their shoulders. External
sounds are quite distinct, so the chance to react to danger is much
above, but it is also worth remembering that parasitic noise will be mixed into the music.

Headroom
large: about 40% is enough for comfortable listening. With such
level, others will hear almost nothing, as opposed to traditional in-ear headphones.
At the maximum, the speakers block even the rumble of the subway. Interestingly, the microphone (42
dB), despite its loneliness, also turned out to be quite good: comfortable
You can communicate not only in the silence of the office, but also on a busy street.

Autonomy
– one of the main characteristics of any wireless headphones. EarSPORT has two 90 mAh batteries
which is enough for 10 hours of playback at 80% volume. True, half an hour before the full discharge, the headphones start
every minute to remind “connect them to the outlet”, so that this time you can
with a clear conscience to strike out of autonomy. When power is restored, LED
lights up red, and the process takes about two hours.

Attitude
EarSPORT is very
nontrivial model. Using the headset for a long time is not
causes discomfort, and its design allows you to securely hold on
head. It can also be attributed to the advantages of full-fledged mechanical control,
high volume margin and good autonomy. For two whole years of official
guarantees in our difficult time worthy of respect, but most of all I was surprised by the high
sound quality with normal bass and highs, which is absolutely not expected from headphones
open type. But you always have to pay for quality implementation:
Attitude EarSPORT – Pretty
cheap gadget.

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Unboxing the Attitud EarSPORT

is it worth it? TRN AM1 review / Hi-Fi and digital audio / iXBT Live

In fact, I’ve always wondered what $10 wireless headphones can do. Today, in the face of TRN AM1, you and I will have the opportunity to figure it out. Of the advantages, the manufacturer highlights a 6 mm dynamic driver, good autonomy and water protection according to the IPX5 standard.

Contents

• Characteristics
• Packing and contents
• Design/Ergonomics
• Measurements
• Sound
• Video version of the review
• Pins

Features

• Bluetooth: v5.0
• Codecs: SBC
• Emitter : dynamic 6 mm
• Frequency range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Operating time: 6 hours (up to 24 with case)
• Headphone capacity: 40 mAh
• Case capacity: 300 mAh
• Protection: IPX5
• Earpiece weight: 4. 3 g
• Case weight: 31 g yur already installed on the headphones themselves . By the way, if this is an average size, then these would definitely not fit me. With full-size nozzles, the case, as usual, does not close. So, if you are not lucky, you will either have to cut the leg yourself, or look for already shortened options in the open spaces of Aliexpress.

  Design/Ergonomics

  The AM1 case is quite standard, with a very average quality loop, Type C charging port and four indicator LEDs inside.

  The headphones themselves have a rather peculiar design, reminiscent of a boomerang on the back. Under the company logo, a touch layer for control was placed here, where two touches pause the music, three touches call the voice assistant, and holding switches tracks back and forth. Volume control, as well as auto-pause, of course, are not provided here.

  A small sound guide is located on the inside of the device, with a ledge to hold the ear pads and a protective mesh.

  Well, the conversational microphone, as expected, was taken out to the very bottom of the leg. Of course, you can get acquainted with its quality yourself.

  Despite the fact that I did not find a compensation hole, there is no membrane crackling when inserted into the ear. Of the codecs, we have only the most basic SBC, but the heroes of the review hold the signal confidently.

  There is a slight delay, but, in my opinion, it does not interfere with watching videos on YouTube. But in terms of volume, well, it’s just a delight, because I had to listen to music at a maximum of 50%, it turned out to be too loud above. The declared 6 hours, they, of course, rounded it up, in fact it turns out about 5 hours on a single charge. So in terms of volume reserve, they can easily be compared with the champions in this business from KZ.

  Measurements

  According to the measurements, we have a slightly longer impulse compared to the norm, small discrepancies between the left and right channels and distortion in the peak reaching 1. 4%.

  The phase behaves more or less acceptable, and the attenuation at 30 and 60 dB is approximately 74 and 98 ms. With small perturbations in the low frequency region.

  The frequency response looks quite natural. We raised the low frequencies by 14 dB, with a smooth approach to the middle, then there is a selection of the intelligibility area and one long peak from 7 to 8 kHz, to raise the overall sharpness of the sound. The balance, in my opinion, is observed very well, there is no dominance of either low or high frequencies here.

  Measurements taken on an IEC-60318-4 artificial ear.

  Sound

  Surprisingly, TRN AM1 evokes rather positive emotions. It is clear that due to the codec used, it makes no sense to rely on high detail or careful rendering of the scene. However, the bass here is quite textured, with good dynamics, except that the depth could be better. The middle is moderately clean, with a little extra weight and blur. However, it even suits vocals. The lower part of the highs was well illuminated for us, so that all sorts of echoes of percussion instruments are very audible. But their upper part, on the contrary, was sharply tidied up in amplitude. In sum, I did not hear any unpleasant overtones here, and this is already a considerable achievement in this price segment.

  On high-speed heavy music, the headphones also feel quite confident, except that the rhythm section is a bit lacking in level. And so, the vocals stand out from the track correctly, the cymbals are well emphasized, and at low frequencies some details are quite distinguishable. In terms of character, it is slightly softened, closer to a neutral sound, with a slight melodiousness. More strict than musical. But by and large, there are no questions for him. The same BGVP Z01, in my opinion, is much more detailed, sharper, more expressive and melodious. Against their background, the heroes of the review, of course, are noticeably murkier, a little brighter and much less balanced. But for $10, it’s pretty good.

  I don’t see any restrictions in style at all. Yes, because of the codec, I want to add a bit of sharpness, but, in terms of tuning, the model will easily play metal, rock, jazz, various electronics, ethnic or author’s music. It is clear that if you are quite picky, then you need to look at a completely different segment. But if you need inexpensive wireless headphones for background music, YouTube, tik-tok, books and something similar, equally sparing in terms of quality, then TRN AM1 will be just the thing.

  Video version of the review

  Conclusions

  As a result, TRN AM1 wireless TWS headphones are most pleased with the presence of water protection, good battery life, volume margin and very decent signal quality. In the minuses, I will only take out the SBC codec and small delays in the video. Although the second here follows from the first.

  To be honest, the model surprised me by the sound.