Welcome to the Audio Gear category on our blog. In a world where the quality of sound can profoundly impact our experience with devices, it’s crucial to get your audio gear right. This section delves into various types of audio solutions designed for mobile users, from the casual listener to the audiophile, and even the dedicated gamer. Below are the key subcategories we cover, accompanied by the brands that set the benchmark in each domain.
Relevant Brands: Apple, Sony, Jabra, Bose, Samsung
Cut the cord and experience complete freedom with True Wireless Earbuds. If you’re looking to eliminate ambient noise, Active Noise-Cancelling (ANC) earbuds from brands like Sony and Bose offer an immersive sound experience. Apple’s AirPods Pro sets a standard in the ANC segment, while Jabra and Samsung offer compelling alternatives.
Relevant Brands: Bose, Sony, Sennheiser, Skullcandy, Beats by Dre
Whether you’re after the expansive soundstage of over-ear headphones or the compact convenience of on-ear models, this subcategory covers them all. From the noise-cancelling prowess of Bose and Sony to the signature sound profiles of Sennheiser and Beats, find out which headphone type and brand suits you best.
Relevant Brands: HyperX, Razer, Logitech, SteelSeries, Corsair
For the gamers among us, gaming headsets offer the competitive advantage of immersive sound and clear voice communication. Brands like HyperX and Razer lead the pack with headsets designed for long gaming sessions, featuring surround sound and noise-cancelling microphones.
Relevant Brands: Aftershokz, Vidonn, Pyle
If you prioritise situational awareness or have particular hearing needs, bone conduction earphones provide an alternative way to experience sound. Brands like Aftershokz are renowned for their innovative designs that allow you to hear your surroundings while listening to audio.
Relevant Brands: Jaybird, JBL, Beats by Dre, Anker
When you’re breaking a sweat, you need earphones that can keep up. This subcategory focuses on the rugged, water-resistant, and comfortable options suitable for active lifestyles. Whether it’s the secure fit of Jaybird earphones or the powerful sound of JBL, we’ve got your athletic audio needs covered.
So there you have it—a comprehensive guide to the intricate world of mobile audio gear. Whether you’re commuting, gaming, running, or simply chilling, this category aims to provide you with the most relevant, objective, and in-depth information to help you make the right choice for your audio experience. Dive in and let the sound move you!
Having previously been impressed with the Marshall Emberton II, and I have recently been checking out their first pair of active noise-cancelling earbuds, the Motif ANC. These are premium-priced earbuds with the quintessential Marshal design. Specification Design and Fit There is not really a great deal you can do to make earbuds look good,…
The Apple AirPod Pro earbuds are a significant investment with an RRP of £239, though you can get them cheaper on Amazon for around £190. Unfortunately, like all true wireless earbuds, you have three separate parts, the case and two earbuds, and each one of them is easy to lose. If you lose one of…
Khadas’ Tea is a brilliant new ultra-slimline high-resolution headphone amplifier designed to work seamlessly with an iPhone 12 or higher. Specification Type: USB DAC + Headphone Amplifier + Bluetooth Model: Khadas Chipset: Sabre ESS ES9281AC Pro Bluetooth: Qualcomm QCC5125 Amplifier: Amplifier RT6863D (Buffer Stage) Frequency range: 20 – 40 000Hz Compatibility: PCM up to 32bit/768kHz…
The Edifier W240TN is the latest pair of ANC earbuds in the ever-growing list of Edifier earbuds. A quick scan of Amazon shows at least seven different TWS earbuds from Edifier. The new W240TN sit somewhere in the upper middle of Edifiers range, albeit still quite cheap at just £80. It is only the NeoBud…
Soundcore by Anker has launched its first pair of sleep earbuds. These join a small but growing list of in-ear devices that aim to help sleep, predominantly by reducing external noise. I have had these earbuds for a bit over a week, but I was unfortunately not provided the beta APK for the Soundcore app…
The Huawei FreeBuds Pro were probably my favourite earbuds back in 2020. There was something I just loved about them, and I think at the time they offered an excellent balance of price, ANC performance and sound quality, making them more appealing than premium-priced options from Apple, Bose and Sony. I am also not overly…
Following on from my review of the excellent Anker Soundcore Space Q45, I have also been trying the Soundcore Space A40. While the Soundcore Space Q45 appears to be the successor of the Soundcore Life Q35, it is not quite as easy to work out what these are replacing, I assume the Soundcore A3i or…
Gravastar is Bluetooth audio specialist that differentiates itself from all the other generic audio brands by creating products in a striking industrial alienesque design. The overall build quality and aesthetic of all the devices are excellent, and they will appeal to gamers, movie fans and younger generations in general. However, this focus on build quality…
I am awful at sleeping. I am a very light sleeper, and the tiniest of noises wake me up, and I am prone to anxiety and palpitations when I try to get to sleep. Nowadays, I am fit and healthy; I also practice good sleep hygiene. I have also reviewed a variety of products to…
The Stax brand was a legendary Japanese brand that produced a variety of audio products from 1960 to 1995. Then after going insolvent was reformed as STAX and has continued to produce electrostatic headphones since. Electrostatic headphones require their own special headphone amplifier; therefore with the current STAX range of products, the minimum investment is…
I reviewed the Creative BT-W3 Bluetooth transmitter almost two years ago. The Creative BT-W4 is a refresh of that device, bringing the specification up to modern standards. This new Bluetooth dongle is one of the first on the market by a big brand to support aptX Adaptive, but this means that the older aptX LL…
The Sony WH-1000X range of headphones is generally regarded as the best active noise-cancelling headphones on the market. Every couple of years, Sony update them, the WH-1000XM4 were launched back in 2020 for £349, and yesterday Sony announced the WH-1000XM5 for £379. Audio technology is not as fast-paced as computers and phones, so can headphones…
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