Tag: Headphones

Tech Review – The Urbanista Miami Headphones with ANC #Urbanista #Tech #Headphones

When to comes to headphones there is several brands worthy of their cost and now the new Apple headphones are talk of the town but you can shed out silly money for them, Personally not tried them yet but will even if I have to buy them myself these along with other brands constantly getting good reviews come at a cost, I have said it with TWS earbuds and with headphones there is now no need to spend silly money on such as the cost to performance ratio has come down here and the Urbanista Miami fit right in delivering a great audio experience. Check out the unboxing first and one thing to take note of here is the presentation..

Comfort is one other thing to note here and they are real comfortable even for long periods of use which for me averages around two hours at night and on/off during the day, when I test headphones or earbuds they get tested properly and used in all scenarios for music, zoom voice calls and more and become part of my daily life until I am satisfied with an overall perspective, they have not made my ears sweat but this might vary per person and of course the temperature and humidity but for me using over the last while they have been fine.

Design is nice and current and of course the really nice colours you can get again another brand moving away from the industry standard which is boring it is nice to see colours that pop and stand out, the headband is also comfortable and the mechanism to extend the arms is cool, not a noisy wratchet style which are annoying in this day and age. This also is aluminium and clean, the cups are soft and the rest is a nice polycarbonate material with a matt finish and they feel premium and not heavy, also no clamping feeling on the head noted.

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Controls are clean and easy although the main controls for me are small for my huge hands but I got use to them over time, all features are present for controls and we go through all this in the video review below everything is kept simple here and the fact I have big fingers should no affect most people who decide to buy these on my status overall they offer a clean experience with an easy tap to control your headphones.

Battery life is good and you get up to 30 HRs which is excellent with ANC though you will see that reduce like any headphones or earbuds. Head on to the video to see more..

Axel Grell, Urbanista’s acoustical engineer has critiqued, developed and fine tuned the sound of Miami to give it a warm contoured bass that extends to ultra-low frequencies, clean mids and highs. Miami provides a stunning, crisp sound experience whether you choose Active Noise Cancelling, Default or Ambient Sound Mode.
Key features:
  • Active Noise Cancelling
  • Ambient Sound Mode
  • 50 hours total playtime without ANC and 40 hours with ANC.
  • On-Ear detection
  • Type C Charging
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Compatible with iOS and Android
  • Google Assistant

Urbanista kindly sent us these to review and are seeing this review the same time as you are.

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Tech Review – imoo Ear-care Headset: The World’s First Open Ear Wireless Headphones For Children. #imoo #kids

Need some headphones for your kids that are durable well these are certainly something to check out right now, even from my own perspective on them these are rather good in the audio department and pack some punch but keeping it safe for your kids ears and perhaps something I should look into myself maxing out my earbuds and headphones all the time.

My daughter has taken enough of my headphones and earbuds and they do not last long but she still has some of them intact now but this is why these are the ideal situation for kids being a durable product with not much tech know how need to operate as they are limited with functions as you will see in the video review below.

Why buy these ..

Designed To Promote Hearing Health

Built to ensure Volumes are always at a suitable level for children, the imoo Ear-care Headset’s volume maxes out at 85dB to meet World Health Organisation recommendations to protect children’s ears from early hearing damage.

Made To Keep Children Safe

Allowing children to hear their surroundings when they are using the headset so whenever they are on their way home, in the playground or at the park, the imoo Ear-care Headset always has safety in mind because it is designed to make sure children are aware of what is around them.

 

Clear And Precise Audio

The imoo Ear-care Headset gives the best quality sound of any audio device made exclusively for children, they will be expected to hear crystal clear sound sent directly to their ear canals while also ensuring their privacy when they use it. This is possible because of the exclusive soundbeaming speakers.

Built For Comfort

With a comfortable design, the imoo Ear-care Headset has a first of its kind outer ear design, especially built for children and made to directionally transmit sound to children’s ears for a truly unique experience that is always stable on their heads.

 

Key features and specifications:

 

  • 16.2mm Large-size Soundbeaming Speaker
  • Infrared wearing sensor for automatic start and pause
  • IP54 Dust-proof and water-resistant
  • Extremely Lightweight and Anti-allergy Materials
  • Strong and sturdy design built to stay on children’s heads
  • Bluetooth 5.0 with up to 10m of range.
  • 8 Hour Battery Life
  • 1 Hour Quick Charge

Pricing:  EUR: €49  GBP: £49  USD: $59 AUD: A$79

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Sony launches new limited edition WH-1000XM4 Silent White. #Sony #WH1000XM4

Designed in a new Silent White colour to reflect the concept of silence and serenity of the noise cancelling headphones WH-1000XM4 Silent White includes all the great features of the critically acclaimed WH-1000XM4 Industry leading noise cancelling technology

 With the same award-winning and industry leading noise cancelling technology as the much loved WH-1000XM4, Sony is excited to announce the new limited edition WH-1000XM4 Silent White to coincide elegantly with the 75th anniversary of Sony in May 2021.

The new white colour has been developed to embody the concept of silence and serenity and a limited quantity of the WH-1000XM4 Silent White will be distributed across Europe between May and August 2021.

The WH-1000XM4 Silent White includes a pearlescent finish to the topcoat of the headphones to create a sense of depth and a luxurious touch. With an additional coat of paint than the standard black and silver colours, the WH-1000XM4 Silent White headphones are even more stain-resistant and retain the high-quality white colour.  Plus, all accessories come in the same white colour so your carrying case and cables seamlessly match the serene white of the headphones.

 Only music. Nothing else

The latest design offers all the much-loved technology from the hugely popular WH-1000XM4 in a new stylish white colour, allowing you to further personalise your listening experience.

Like the black and silver WH-1000XM4 that was announced last year, the new WH-1000XM4 Silent White headphones deliver Sony’s best ever noise cancelling performance, reducing high and mid frequency sounds. This is achieved by the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 with Dual Noise Sensor Technology which features a new algorithm, plus a new Bluetooth® audio System on Chip that adapts to noise, music and acoustic characteristics in real time. Using Edge-AI, DSEE ExtremeTM more accurately rebuilds audio lost during digital compression for a full fidelity experience by analysing music in real time to create a richer, more complete listening experience.

Seamless, hands-free listening experience

The WH-1000XM4 Silent White also features an array of smart technologies to create a seamless, hands-free listening experience. For example, simply start speaking to automatically pause your music with the ‘Speak-to-Chat’ feature or enjoy adaptive playback thanks to proximity sensor and two acceleration sensors that detect whether your headphones are being worn or not.  Adaptive Sound Control is another smart function that senses where you are and what you’re doing, then adjusts ambient sound settings for the ideal listening experience.

Wear all day in total comfort

Similar to the other WH-1000XM4 colour variants, the new Silent White version blends sophisticated styling with an exceptional comfort and light-weight design. Designed for those who are always on the go, the super-soft, pressure relieving earpads evenly distribute pressure and increase ear/pad contact for a stable fit.

Multipoint Connection is also available on the WH-1000XM4 and allows you to connect your headphones to two Bluetooth® devices at the same time. In addition, the headphones are NFC compatible, offer up to 30 hours battery life[3] and are optimised for Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa[4].

The WH-1000XM4 Silent White limited edition model will be priced at approximately £400 / €459 and available from May 2021 until stock lasts.

Urbanista Los Angeles, the world’s first self-charging, wireless active noise cancelling headphones. #Urbanista #Headphones #Solar

Urbanista, the Swedish lifestyle audio brand, announces the launch of Urbanista Los Angeles, the world’s first self-charging, wireless active noise cancelling headphones, powered by Powerfoyle™ solar cell material. Using advanced green technology, Los Angeles converts all forms of light, outdoor and indoor, into energy to deliver virtually infinite playtime.

Welcome to the Dawn of a New Era

Urbanista Los Angeles brings revolutionary innovation to the headphone market and is designed to live up to the brand’s tagline, ‘Designed for Life in Motion’. For the first time ever, you can experience virtually unlimited listening with solar charging. Los Angeles never stops charging when exposed to light, both outdoors and indoors, providing a nonstop audio experience.

Just an hour spent outside on a sunny day with Urbanista Los Angeles generates three hours of playtime. Cloudy day? For every hour spent outside, you still get two hours of playtime. The headphones even charge in ambient light – wearing them indoors in a well-lit room or office will keep the headphones charging. When you’re not using Los Angeles, simply leave them by the window for an hour to add another full hour of playtime.

Playtime calculations are estimations based on certain lighting, charging and usage conditions and an initially fully charged battery. Estimations for outdoor conditions are based on lux values of at least 30,000 lux, and for indoor conditions on lux values of at least 1,000 lux. Actual conditions and playtime may vary whilst using the product.

To deliver this limitless audio experience, Urbanista has teamed up with Exeger, a Swedish innovation company, that has created a ground-breaking solar cell technology. Exeger’s material, Powerfoyle™, converts any form of light into clean energy and can be seamlessly integrated into any design. For the first time, it is now powering headphones, enabling endless energy to music lovers around the world.

Urbanista CEO Anders Andreen comments: “Urbanista Los Angeles is everything we stand for as a brand, in a product. Bringing together innovation, sustainability and all the features you could wish for in a headphone, Urbanista Los Angeles is designed for someone who lives an on the go lifestyle. We are proud to partner with Exeger, and their cutting edge technology, to bring a world first to market.”

Exeger CEO Giovanni Fili says: “This is the start of a revolution in consumer electronics. In close collaboration with Urbanista, we now launch the world’s first self-powered wireless headphone. I strongly believe that once users experience the freedom of endless energy, there’s no way we’re going back to plugging a USB charger into the wall. We are extremely excited about this product and confident that people around the world are going to love it.”

Take Complete Control of your Audio Experience

With Los Angeles, you are always in complete control of your audio experience. Just the press of a button activates advanced hybrid Active Noise Cancelling, instantly reducing unwanted background noise, or switches on Ambient Sound Mode so you can stay aware of important surrounding sounds.

Los Angeles’ wireless design gives you both freedom and control thanks to the on-ear detection feature that pauses the audio when the headphones are removed and restarts it when they are put back in place. Los Angeles is adjustable for an entirely custom fit. The smooth cushioned shells sit securely over the ear, allowing you to comfortably enjoy unlimited listening.

Inspired by the city in the heart of sunny California, Urbanista Los Angeles will be available in two exclusive colourways, including Midnight Black.

To be the first to know when the product will be available for pre-order, sign up at www.urbanista.com/losangeles

Urbanista Los Angeles Key Features

  • Virtually infinite playtime
  • Always charging when exposed to light, both outdoors and indoors
  • 50h battery reserve
  • Hybrid active noise cancelling
  • Ambient sound mode
  • On-ear detection
  • USB type-C charging
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Siri and Google Assistant
  • Compatible with iOS, Android and Windows

Priced at GBP 169 / SEK 1999 / EUR 199 / USD 199, Los Angeles boasts full compatibility with iOS, Android and Windows devices.

Tech Review – SuperEQ S1 Hybrid ANC Bluetooth Headphones. #Tech #Headphones

Headphones are getting cheaper these days and you are getting better value for your money too and I have noticed this over the last few months and the same applies to TWS earbuds, we have a huge range covered on site and these days there is value to be found rather than shelling out on overpriced products that simply are not worth it, even the budget section has got so good you will not be looking far for a pair of cheap headphones with ANC on board either.

Super EQ is a brand that belongs to One Odio which we review recently and the same logic applies here when it comes to cost to performance ratio at the affordable end. Again I find myself getting real value for money and decent sound to go with it, mainly a plastic but robust build here these are very comfortable and stand out and can be worn for long periods of time with no sweaty earcups which often can happen, there is decent bass and overall a great listening experience as tested like all my headphones with my test loop the delivered on Netflix You Tube and music with good balance and direction with clear definition on instruments and so on, also not too shabby on calls either and overall for the money you cant complain and it gives the consumer a better choice and not having to shell out for APPLE products that cost too much and is hard on parents with demanding teenagers, there is no need I have said it for a while now no matter what the reviews might claim by the same journalists’ all the time you can see a pattern here, OK Apple do make great products but they just cost too much and can be seen as a status symbol, Yes I am looking at their new headphones.

ANC works well and so does ambient mode so for those who like to wear out will be fine and be alert at the same time. You will get around 45 hours of playback with ANC on and 39/40 with BT off and these are fine for long time wearing ,controls are easy to navigate and work well each time and for an overall listening experience you cant go wrong for the price…

Company statement.. We are a manufacturer with over 10 years of audio production experience. By creating a better pair of headphones, we can serve our customers better and foster a fervent passion for our products. Our DJ quality sound was made accessible to the masses. Our over-ear headphones, designed for extra-long listening sessions. We’ve firmly planted our brand(OneOdio) flag in the DJ，Monitor, HIFI industry. Besides, we are also creating more unique sound experiences in the ANC industry over 30 countries in Europe, North America, Asia, etc. So far, we have a certain international brand influence and reputation around the whole globe.

The company sent us these to review with no copy approval, payment and are seeing this the same time as you..

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Coupon Code: SM15OFFS1Start date: 3/16/2021 End Date: 3/23/2021

First look at the Skullcandy Indy ANC and Hesh ANC. #Skullcandy #HeshANC #IndyANC #Headphones #TWS

Next in for review is the all new Hesh ANC and Indy ANC from Skullcandy so a little something for everyone. Both these are the latest on offer upgrading from the previous HESH 3 and INDY models we reviewed last year. As usual we take a first look and unboxing and any questions feel free to ask on the comments or our social channel and be sure to check out the full real hands on review later on.

With more people working from home and attending school remotely, Skullcandy’s newest headphone, Hesh ANC is making ANC technology accessible to everyone at an unbelievable price point. Hesh ANC is built for the long haul with listening time up to 22 hours with ANC on and Rapid Charge, getting 3 hours of battery with just a 10-minute charge. And when you need to be aware of your surroundings, Hesh ANC features an ambient mode that deactivates Active Noise Cancelling while still allowing you to hear your sound. Hesh ANC is available for £119.99 in True Black. Available in select retailers and at https://www.skullcandy.co.uk/hesh-anc-wireless-headphones

 

The enhanced fit of Indy ANC, as well as ambient listening mode, provides more comfort and convenience with the ability to use each bud solo, giving the user full control. With up to 19 hours of total battery life with ANC on, IPX4 Sweat and Water Resistance, Lag-Free Connection, Tile tracking and a wireless charging case, Indy ANC combines the best features of the previous Indy earbuds to create the pinnacle true wireless experience. Indy ANC is available for £99.99 in True Black. Available in selected retailers and at Skullcandy.co.uk

Groov-e’s garden gadgets, affordable tech for the outdoors this Summer. #Tech

The mini heatwave this week is giving everyone a taste of summer and what gadgets could you use in the back or front garden whilst enjoying the sun that are super affordable, Groov-e have a range of products below for you to check out and stay tuned for reviews soon.

Groov-e Wave II
Price: £24.99 Buy from Groov-e, Curry’s Link to buy
Proving big sound comes in small packages the Wave II Bluetooth speaker means that compromising on power for portability is a thing of the past thanks to the 6W built-in speaker. There’s no need to panic if a spontaneous water fight or downpour breaks out as the Wave II is IPX4 water resistant or in simple terms: Splash Proof. The rechargeable 1200mAh battery offers 6-8 hours playback and a charging cable is included. The carabiner clip means it can easily be attached to bags, belts and keys for portability.

Groov-e MusicBuds true wireless earphones Price: £24.99 Available from Groov-e Tesco, Curry’s

Enjoy crystal clear audio and a wire-free experience in the garden with Groov-e’s affordable MusicBuds. Bluetooth 5.0 technology delivers powerful bass and true stereo sound. Music can be controlled by pushing gently on the earbuds, enabling them to play and pause, skip forward and back through tracks, alter the volume and even activate Siri or Google voice assistant.

Being able to just speak a command such as play favourite music, dial and answer calls or even ask for the weather forecast makes life even easier. The MusicBuds also feature a built-in mic for clear hands-free calls.

Stylish and ultralight, the MusicBuds are comfortable to wear for extended periods of time.

They provide up to four hours of music playback from a single charge – and an additional seven hours using the portable intelligent charging case.

Groov-e Venice Portable DAB Radio with Bluetooth Speaker

Price: £29.99 Available from Groov-e, Curry’s, Tesco, Amazon

Enjoy your favourite radio station, sport, podcasts and music with this DAB radio and speaker. With a compact, curved black design Groov-e Venice is a budget portable DAB Radio with Bluetooth, so it can also connect to your phone or tablet and be used as a portable speaker. Weighing just 399g and the option to power by mains or two AA batteries, it’s ideal for moving around the house or on-the-go as it easily fits into a backpack. The 3.5mm headphone jack offers crystal clear DAB audio for a private listening experience.

With up to 20 presets, you can save and easily access your favourite stations.  The backlit LCD display details station information and the radio is easily controlled using the straightforward buttons.

It also has an alarm clock function and users are able to choose between being awakened by a traditional alarm noise or their favourite radio station.

Groov-e SportsBuds Price: £39.99 Available from Groov-e, Tesco, Curry’s

Enjoy the sunshine while working out, ideal for listening to music, podcasts or following guided runs and garden workouts, the Groov-e SportsBuds are an affordable pair of Bluetooth headphones designed especially to withstand sweat and exertion. At just £39.99 they offer excellent sound quality, comfortable ear hook design and have IPX4 sweat resistant rating. The included charging case has an 1800mAh offering 28 hours wireless playback while on the move, ensuring you’re covered for long cycles, hikes and runs. The built-in microphone means users can easily make wireless calls or use voice commands too.

Groov-e Ultra Wireless Charging Bluetooth headphones

Price: £34.99 Available from Groov-e, Tesco, Curry’s

If dad loves his music, podcasts, audiobooks or sports commentary then these wireless charging headphones are sure to hit the spot. Available in black or gold, the Ultra headphones are affordable at just £34.99 yet feature the latest technology. Bluetooth 5.0 and 40mm drivers deliver high quality sound with dynamic bass making them perfect for listening to music or watching videos. Completely free from cables, they also support wireless charging.

imoo Ear-care Headset: The World’s First Open Ear Wireless Headphones For Children. #Tech #Kids

Following its recent global launch of imoo Watch Phone Z6 from leading Tech brand for children, imoo is happy to announce the availability of its imoo Ear-care Headset to the global market. It is the first of its kind children’s open ear headset with a 85 dB limit for the headset volume to ensure that the potential for hearing damage is drastically reduced to safe levels for children. It also features sound transmission outside of the ears to ensure that children maintain environmental sound awareness even when using the headset.  

Designed To Promote Hearing Health 

Built to ensure Volumes are always at a suitable level for children, the imoo Ear-care Headset’s volume maxes out at 85dB to meet World Health Organisation recommendations to protect children’s ears from early hearing damage.   

Made To Keep Children Safe 

Allowing children to hear their surroundings when they are using the headset so whenever they are on their way home, in the playground or at the park, the imoo Ear-care Headset always has safety in mind because it is designed to make sure children are aware of what is around them. 

 Clear And Precise Audio 

The imoo Ear-care Headset gives the best quality sound of any audio device made exclusively for children, they will be expected to hear crystal clear sound sent directly to their ear canals while also ensuring their privacy when they use it. This is possible because of the exclusive soundbeaming speakers. 

Built For Comfort 

With a comfortable design, the imoo Ear-care Headset has a first of its kind outer ear design, especially built for children and made to directionally transmit sound to children’s ears for a truly unique experience that is always stable on their heads.  

Key features and specifications: 

 

  • 16.2mm Large-size Soundbeaming Speaker 
  • Infrared wearing sensor for automatic start and pause 
  • IP54 Dust-proof and water-resistant 
  • Extremely Lightweight and Anti-allergy Materials 
  • Strong and sturdy design built to stay on children’s heads 
  • Bluetooth 5.0 with up to 10m of range. 
  • 8 Hour Battery Life 
  • 1 Hour Quick Charge 

 

Pricing:  EUR: €49  GBP: £49  USD: $59 AUD: A$79 

 Availability: Countries and Regions 

 

  • North America: USA, Canada 
  • Europe: EU, UK 
  • Rest of the World: Australia, New Zealand, Singapore 

Tech Review – Soundcore LIFE Q30 hybrid ANC headphones. #Tech #Headphones

I like my headphones and have an extensive collection but what I like more is when a pair of headphones come in cheap and deliver on all aspects and saves you money. These are such a pair and I like them. We go through all the features as usual below so you don’t have to in the video review.

The Soundcore LIFE Q30 by Anker are a really comfortable fit with soft cups and headband and can be worn for hours with no issues with sweat so for long term use there are great. Sporting 40mm drivers these are loud and it is how I like my headphones and with ANC on board you can immerse yourself in to your music  and forget what is going on outside and to top it off the ANC is decent too, I also tested these with a projector I was testing out recently the PICO GENIE and they worked really well and gave me countless hours of bliss enjoying my Netflix and You Tube and of course listening to my music tracks these headphones delivered all round, when it comes to the above, Direction is good, you are central, voice is good instruments you name it all was good here in short you will like them. My usual testing tracks all great and there is great bass here to and of course there is the soundcore app which can enhance your listening experience even more and tailor to your needs it is a great app too by the way.

The controls are easy to use with slightly raised keys easy to navigate and on both sides you also have a touch area on side to switch between modes and there is a NC button too and all these work well all of the time. All features are there as you would expect to control your music without the need to take your phone out of your pocket and as mentioned we go through these in the video below. Battery life is excellent on these with up to 40 hours of life and you also have a quick charge of 5 minutes that gives you up to 4 hours of life which is excellent.

Overall for the price you pay on these I cant really complain about them they deliver on comfort, sound and features and for me an excellent pair of headphones for the price and easy to recommend.

Features

  • Hi-Res Certified Music: Hear every detail of your favorite songs thanks to Life Q30’s 40mm drivers. The highly-flexible silk diaphragms reproduce thumping bass and crisp treble that extends up to 40kHz for improved clarity.
  • Advanced Noise Cancellation Technology: Maintain your focus with Life Q30’s hybrid active noise cancellation. Dual noise-detecting microphones pick up and filter out up to 95% of low-frequency ambient sound to ensure nothing distracts you from your music.
  • Ultimate Noise Cancellation Experience: Customize Life Q30’s noise cancellation with 3 modes—Transport minimizes airplane engine noise, Outdoor reduces traffic and wind, and Indoor dampens the sound of busy offices with people talking in the background.
  • 40-Hour Playtime: Life Q30 active noise cancelling headphones play up to 40 hours of music in noise cancelling mode. Standard mode extends the playtime to 60 hours, while a short 5-minute charge gives you 4 hours of listening.
  • Pressure-Free Comfort: Life Q30 active noise cancelling headphones have ultra-soft protein leather earcups with memory foam padding to fit snugly over your ears. The lightweight build also ensures they’re comfortable for long listening sessions.

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