Tag: Headphones

Tech Review – BuddyPhones Cosmos plus kids wireless headphones. #Tech #Kids

Recently on Tech Buzz we checked out the BuddyPhones School Plus wireless headphones for education for kids and now we check out the more advanced pair which for me are an excellent pair of headphones and well thought out for older kids and in fact offer more than you would expect when it comes to features, there is no app support or voice assistant however everything else is there including ANC and a detachable mic which is great and really gives kids an idea of what their parents might be wearing in the house as most of us work from home now but not only that it can be used for gaming and perhaps taking calls and so on and the quality is quite good on the mic too.

With more adjustments on this headset you get a great fit and these do not clamp onto your head either from both me and my daughter testing them we where both pleased with these headphones and even from the audio perspective they are really good and better than one would expect when it comes to music gaming and more, In fairness kids would not be that much bothered by the audio experience but they are really good, these are for kids remember but the audio is decent for all purposes.

ON one side you again have the controls for music and the other is power/on/off and the ANC button with the controls again you can skip and reverse tracks./play and pause music and change the volume and these controls work perfectly fine all the time everytime.

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The headset is comfortable to wear for long periods of time and lightweight too and I cant see any kids having issues with these. To block out distracting background noise, simply switch on the active noise cancellation which allows the child to listen clearly  without turning the volume up needlessly high.

To protect the child’s hearing, the BuddyPhones Cosmos+ has 3 SafeAudio levels  to choose from. Set the level to TravelMode: 94dB(max) KidsMode: 85dB(max) or ToddlerMode 75dB(max) depending on the child’s  age or environment such as when traveling by airplane. The BuddyPhones Cosmos+ are the world’s only headphones to combine active noise-cancelling technology,  volume-limiting circuitry, and 3 listening settings in one premium SafeAudio product for kids.

Features

‧ Active Noise Cancellation 

‧ 24-hour Battery Life (playback + ANC)  

‧ Works without Battery 

‧ Detachable Boom Mic 

‧ StudyMode™ 

‧ BuddyLink™ for Sharing  

‧ Super Durable Housing & Headband 

‧ Anti-allergic Earpads 

‧ Foldable & Compact 

‧ Hard Case Included

These have been sent to us to review with no compensation paid or input, and the company are seeing the review the same time as you,

 

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Sony adds to its wireless headphones range with the WF-C500 and WH-XB910N

Today Sony announces the launch of their new WF-C500 (RRP: €100) and WH-XB910N (RRP: €200) wireless headphones.

The compact WF-C500 truly wireless headphones combine high quality sound with unique sound customisation, ease of use, long battery life and water resistance for on-the-go music entertainment.

Absorb yourself in club-like bass with the WH-XB910N overhead wireless headphones with EXTRA BASS™, improved noise cancelling, all-day comfort, crystal clear call quality and Multipoint connection. Both of these models will be available to purchase from October 2021 which is not too far away..

WF-C500

  • Easy to use Bluetooth® pairing
  • Compact design
  • High quality sound thanks to DSEE
  • 10 hours of battery life / 20 with the handy charging case
  • IPX4 water resistance rating
  • RRP: £89 / €100

  • WH-XB910N

    • EXTRA BASS™ for an impressively deep, punchy sound
    • Dual Noise Sensor technology
    • High quality sound thanks to DSEE
    • Adaptive Sound Control
    • 30 hours of battery life
    • Google Assistant and Alexa compatible
    • RRP: £179 / €200

 

Tech Review – BuddyPhones School plus wireless headphones for kids. #Tech

The BuddyPhones school plus headphones are ideal for kids who need headphones for either school or just listening to music playing games, these being the cheapest of the two pairs we have in are probably the best option to start them off with and get going and getting use to headphones but these also have a mic that is removable and unlike more expensive headsets out there the mic is detachable which for me is a real win.

This headset is super light and made with mainly plastic all round and is also a robust product which makes it ideal for kids who tend to drop things and throw them around the place, these are also easy to clean and have no parts that could fall off and overall a solid product, the cups are small on these being aimed at kids yet comfortable and do not clamp onto your head either..

There is raised buttons on one side to by way of three circles that controls the music which is very simple and not a complicated setup. You can play and pause, skip and reverse tracks and change the volume which is great, this headset can also be used for gaming too which also works really well and also be used with your tablet and mobile phone and all the controls work just fine all the time.

Buddyphones school plus wireless headphones for kids. Techbuzzireland

The mic also works well not that kids would be taking any calls however for gaming it does a decent job too and the fact it can be removed is a real bonus.

BuddyPhones School+ offers 3 SafeAudio settings to choose from. With the special StudyMode it can be tailored to the child’s educational needs, at home or at school. The new look has super comfortable fabric headband and sports all new style housing with dedicated sticker area. Their patented StudyMode helps isolate voices from other sounds, producing crisper, clearer vocals for studying or watching  lessons. With the dual connection feature, the headphones can be used both wirelessly or wired, meaning there’s no interruption  from your favourite video or music if the battery runs low.

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Tech Review – RIWBOX XBT-780 bluetooth headphones.

RIWBOX is a brand that have super affordable headphones and more on offer for sale on Amazon and can also be purchased from their site directly and you can take a look at their entire catalogue. Costing around 40 euros at the time of press these are an affordable pair of headphones that also look good and come in two colours and are also easy to take care off. You can see a quick shorts unboxing here..

With a clean design and look they are simple to use with all the buttons on one side which makes life easy, there is three buttons that do all the controls which we go through in the video below. there is a ratchet style arm extension both sides and they is not much more movement here when it comes to the cups as they are locked into place..

Comfort is fine here even with long term use and that is important,no sweating like some headphones and they are also not clamped onto your head either, despite the lack of flexibility in general they did not cause me any problems during my testing.

When it comes to sound they are pretty good all round and better than expected for their price point and would easily please any teenager or adult, the volume is decent highs lows and mids and so on and ideal for watching movies and gaming etc.

There is no auto play and pause here nor an app or assistant access but you can take calls and control and quick access last call on phone.. Also to note you do get the option to use the 3.5mm cable which has an inline control should you run out of juice so overall for anyone an ideal package for them starting off..

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Tech Review – SOUL Emotion max ANC headphones. #SOUL #ANC #Tech

The latest offering from SOUL is their new emotion max ANC headphones which I have been testing for a while now and they are a very worthy contenter in the market for the price and come with all the features you would expect to do so and more. Well presented too with the packaging this was a good start to the overall experience.

Check out the unboxing here and see what you get for your money ..,

Built for the modern consumer, EMOTION MAX allows wearers to effortlessly switch back and forth between Normal, Active Noise Cancellation and Audio Transparency mode, while Bluetooth Multipoint Technology empowers users to stream music, answer calls, and receive notifications from two separate devices at once. Not only can consumers expect SOUL’s signature precision sound, complete with a powerful 40mm driver and AptX and AAC codec, but they will have clear-sounding calls and voice communication with the built-in Qualcomm® CvC™ 8.0 (Clear Voice Capture). EMOTION MAX also boasts up to 38 hours of music, entertainment, and talk time (24 hours with ANC function on).

Comfort and build

These are very light in comparison to some headphones recently tested here and are robust, they are made of mostly plastic but still strong and no creaks as seen in the unboxing and that is a good sign. These can be worn for hours on end too with no issues with that head clamping experience you might find on some headphones and your ears do not sweat either.

Controls

The controls are great and easy to use and after a while using them blindly is fine too, all the controls are on one side which I like and prefer and the keys are slightly raised and all commands can be done from the one side which we go through in the video below it is a simple affair and executed well..

Sound

Well this is the bit most people just read reviews for and it is good to report all is good here, One thing I would like is for soul to have an app in the near future to enhance the experience even more but out of the box the sound overall is great at this price point. One caveat noted was some tunes maxed out with ANC off got distorted sometimes but having ANC headphones I use the ANC and hardly use transparency mode but having said that these modes do work really well and are a great addition to the features on the headphones.

For movies You Tube and gaming etc you will be happy with the audio quality given here with good direction highs lows and mids are good too and in general a listening experience you will enjoy.

The other major benefit with these is multipoint technology which allows you to connect to two devices at once so for me working at home connecting to my phone and pc make these a great pair of headphones to have and makes life much easier.

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Tech Review – House of Marley positive vibration XL ANC #tech

One of the best headphones so far this year..

Looking for some new cans that will not break the bank and deliver on sound well the new House of Marley is where to look and not expensive either. Built like a tank too with an excellent build quality these are one of the nicest headphones so far this year I have tried and the level of comfort provided here is also something worth noting..

The Positive Vibration XL ANC sports 40mm high-definition drivers and engineered to deliver House of Marley’s signature, powerful sound within a comfortable wireless experience. The headphones feature hybrid active noise cancellation through dual sets of integrated microphones to provide uninterrupted listening from external noise. The monitor mode feature is available to let the outside world in and pause listening with the tap of a button to engage with your surroundings.

From my usual test loop these performed really well, there is no app with these however none is required to be honest and for anyone buying new cans for the first time and pick these they will be super impressed with music, Netflix and more and even calls you can’t go wrong.

Controls are simple to use with raised rubberised buttons and easy to navigate blindly once you get use to them, we go through all this in the video review below and much more.

Build quality is excellent here to with metal cups and I also love how the wood is implemented here to give a nice fresh look and in general a great built quality throughout and as for comfort they also get top marks here with no head clamping felt even on long term use. Overall if you need some new cans you should check these out and check the video below for more…

 

Positive Vibration XL ANC Key Features:

  • Environmentally conscious materials including FSC® certified wood, REWIND™ fabric, recyclable aluminium, stainless steel, REWIND™ cables from 99% post-consumer PE
  • 26 Hours of playtime with ANC on and 32 Hours with ANC off
  • 40mm High-definition drivers designed and engineered for powerful sound
  • Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation with monitor mode feature
  • Ultra-comfort memory foam ear cushions
  • On-board microphone and controls for hands-free calling and voice command activation
  • USB-C charging with quick charge
  • Foldable hinge design with sustainable stash bag for portability and convenience
  • Braided 1-button mic AUX and USB-C charging cables

 

BUY at www.thehouseofmarley.co.uk, Amazon and HMV for RRP £149.99. Shorts unboxing 

 

Happy Plugs Protects The Younger Generation From Hearing Loss By Launching Play

Happy Plugs is proud to announce Play, youth headphones that perfectly blends youngster’s entertainment needs with parents’ safety and quality expectations. Play is a wired and wireless experience specifically designed for the younger audience of ages 3 to 15 with a maximum enjoyment at safe volume levels for their delicate ears.

Prolonged listening at high volumes can over time even lead to noise-induced hearing loss. Play protects our next generation’s hearing by limiting harmful volumes by following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommendation of an 85dB-limited volume range. A recent study by the WHO showed that 19.5%, nearly 1 in 5 children between 12 and 19 years old suffer from hearing loss.

Play comes with Biomaster® antimicrobial technology, an incredibly effective way to reduce the growth of unwanted microbes that can cause degradation, discoloration, staining, and odors by up to 99.99%, The additive works 24/7 to protect the product surfaces, the inbuilt antimicrobial protection is effective for the lifetime of the product with no harmful effects*.

“We’re excited to reinvent how headphones are designed for the younger audience. The headphone industry has focused on meeting adult preferences and the younger user has often fallen short of the same high quality experience. Play is made for youngsters so that they can experience entertainment, while giving parents peace of mind in safety”, says Andreas Vural, founder of Happy Plugs.

“As CEO of a headphone company and a parent of a 4-year-old I see it as my duty to supply the global youngsters with safe listening. On top of protecting their hearing we add on unparalleled design, antibacterial technology and vegan friendly material to the global audience of almost 2 billion children below 15 years old” says Tobias Ekman, CEO of Happy Plugs

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Happy plugs Pink gold
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Play delivers 25 hours of listening time for music, video and games. A 10-minute recharge extends the experience with another 5 hours. Play is equipped with a microphone for calls or online video classes.  Additionally, it comes with instant audio sharing to share music or a movie together with a friend’s headphones via the USB-C or 3.5mm AUX output. Play also comes with an up-to-date design, soft high-end 100% vegan friendly leather and offers 82% Passive Noise Cancellation.

The Happy Plugs Play, retailing for just USD $79.99, EUR €79.99, GBP 69.99 and available in three colorways – White, Black, Pink Gold. Play will be available at Happy Plugs’ worldwide retail accounts and shipping from happyplugs.com, July 27. For more information, please visit www.happyplus.com.

First Look – Soul Emotion Max ANC headphones. #Headphones #Soul #Tech

Recently announced the Soul Emotion Max headphones and they have just landed here at TBI headquarters and off the bat these offer lots of features including multipoint technology which is a must have in today’s world. Light too these feel great on the head and comfortable and have replaceable cups with an extra set in the box and this is something you do not see everyday and is a win for the consumer..

Built for the modern consumer, EMOTION MAX allows wearers to effortlessly switch back and forth between Normal, Active Noise Cancellation and Audio Transparency mode, while Bluetooth Multipoint Technology empowers users to stream music, answer calls, and receive notifications from two separate devices at once. Not only can consumers expect SOUL’s signature precision sound, complete with a powerful 40mm driver and AptX and AAC codec, but they will have clear-sounding calls and voice communication with the built-in Qualcomm® CvC™ 8.0 (Clear Voice Capture). EMOTION MAX also boasts up to 38 hours of music, entertainment, and talk time (24 hours with ANC function on).

For now we have a first look and unboxing and any questions feel free to hit us up on our social and YouTube

visit www.SoulNation.com. For a limited time, all EMOTION MAX purchases will include a complimentary limited edition SOUL lanyard.

 

SOUL Launches EMOTION MAX ANC Wireless Over-Ear Headphones with Multipoint Technology

SOUL, the leading maker of affordable high-quality audio, noise cancelling, and wireless products, officially launches EMOTION MAX  ($119.99), a new high-performance Active Noise Cancelling wireless over-ear headphone with Multipoint technology. Now available at SoulNation.com, EMOTION MAX masterfully blends SOUL’s signature sound quality and the latest Bluetooth Multipoint technology in a sleek, foldable design.

Built for the modern consumer, EMOTION MAX allows wearers to effortlessly switch back and forth between Normal, Active Noise Cancellation and Audio Transparency mode, while Bluetooth Multipoint Technology empowers users to stream music, answer calls, and receive notifications from two separate devices at once. Not only can consumers expect SOUL’s signature precision sound, complete with a powerful 40mm driver and AptX and AAC codec, but they will have clear-sounding calls and voice communication with the built-in Qualcomm® CvC™ 8.0 (Clear Voice Capture). EMOTION MAX also boasts up to 38 hours of music, entertainment, and talk time (24 hours with ANC function on).

 

 

Never a brand to stop short of style, SOUL’s new EMOTION MAX is also serving up comfort, function, and a chic minimalist aesthetic. The headphones come with interchangeable premium protein leather and breathable mesh ear cushions that allow the wearer to customize their experience in accordance with the weather, their activity level, or moods, while its lightweight foldable design makes for convenient storage on-the-go. EMOTION MAX is available in three colorways: Black, Blue, and Beige.

“From fit to tech and even packaging, we’ve closely listened to what today’s consumer desires in a wireless over-ear headphone,” says Gary So, SOUL Chief Executive Officer. “EMOTION MAX is not only brimming with exciting high-tech features and precision sound capabilities, but we have also proudly eliminated 98 percent of plastic in its packaging.” 

 

To learn more or to purchase SOUL’s new EMOTION MAX now, please visit www.SoulNation.com. For a limited time, all EMOTION MAX purchases will include a complimentary limited edition SOUL lanyard.