Beyerdynamic takes on Sony and Bose with one of its latest projects, the Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC. This nearly $400 pair of headphones sets itself apart from the rest with a light-guide system, informing listeners of the headset’s connection status, battery level, and more. Other than that, it’s similar to what we’ve seen from other ANC […]
Read MoreSometimes listening to the sounds of nature or the sounds of the people around you can be an enlightening experience, but sometimes it isn’t. As people who ride subways every day, we know how necessary it is to block out the world sometimes just to keep your sanity—and hearing—intact. Whether you’re always in crowded areas, […]
Read MoreIt’s 6 a.m. and your back’s against the wall of an overcrowded train car. You left your coffee on the counter and the last thing you want is to hear is the mouth-breathing stranger next to you drone on about how his kid is a spoiled brat. In most instances, you’d just have to endure […]
Read More1More swings into 2020 with the 1More True Wireless ANC. They’re outfitted with oval ear tips that maintain a comfortable fit for hours at a time, and the $199 debut price makes these incredibly compelling. Let’s see if 1More’s earphones are too good to be true or just right. Editor’s note: Article updated to include […]
Read MoreSony has been on everyone’s wish list with the WH-1000XM3 active noise cancelling headphones, but as good as they are the one thing they are not is cheap. At $300-$350, they’re definitely a splurge. Which is why when the company released the WH-XB900N headphones it caught our attention. For a good amount less, these offer […]
Read MoreFew headphones will ever have bigger shoes to fill than the Sony WH-1000XM3, which is why they’re not too different than their predecessor. While incremental updates are usually boring, Sony simply made the best noise canceling headphones better, and far more capable of lasting the long-haul. Editor’s note: This post was updated on February 3, 2020 […]
Read MoreThe Sennheiser Momentum Wireless 3 is a luxuriant noise cancelling headset, which is made painfully obvious by the $400 price. Sennheiser relies on its mature design and audio engineering expertise to make the new Momentum Wireless stand out from the sea of capable ANC headphones. Time to find out if these expensive headphones are worth […]
Read MoreWhether you travel for work, commute to work, or just like listening to music while you drink your morning coffee, noise cancelling headphones are great, but they can still be bulky. Fortunately, there are quite a few manufacturers that stuff this tech into earbuds. These are the best noise cancelling earbuds you can get right […]
Read MoreTrue wireless earphones as a category have come a long way from the original AirPods, but in terms of features they tend to lag far behind on or over-ears. However, we’re happy to report that enough companies have brought their A-game to true wireless earphones—and by “A” game I mean active noise cancelling (ANC). As […]
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