Tag: wireless headphones

Dali’s new hi-res noise-cancelling headphones are for audiophiles who like a bit of style

When we reviewed the luxurious Dali IO-12 headphones we loved their looks, we loved their sound, and we tried to forget that they cost a colossal $1,499 / £999, which is roughly AU$1,870. But now they have a more-affordable sibling that promises the same combination of style and substance along…

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These ‘world first’ wireless DJ headphones ditch Bluetooth for a custom ‘ultra-low latency’ connection

Even some of the best wireless headphones have a flaw that isn’t obvious to music fans, but that can be a deal-breaker for music makers and DJs: latency. That’s the delay between the audio being sent and it arriving in your ears, and while a little latency isn’t usually a…

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Four months since they launched, there’s not been a day I haven’t worn the Sonos Ace headphones

When Sonos announced the Ace – the audio company’s much-anticipated first foray into headphones – I was intrigued to say the least and wondered if they could lay claim to being among the best headphones. I have a number of Sonos speakers at home and so certainly had a soft…

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IFA: meet Beyerdynamic’s seriously impressive earbuds and flagship headphones

Beyerdynamic is legendary in headphone circles: I bought my beloved mixing headphones, the DT 770 Pro, after reading our review and being recommended them by stacks of serious studio pros. So I’m quite excited by the news that Beyerdynamic has not one but two new flagship products coming out: one…

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Sony’s future mid-range headphones may specialize in hitting those low notes

Sony will soon release a new pair of mid-range wireless headphones capable of delivering bassy audio on the same level as high-end models. At least, that’s what this latest leak from industry insider Roland Quandt would lead us to believe. He recently spilled the beans on what may be the…

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Someone made an AirPods Max USB-C conversion kit, if you’re feeling extremely brave

If you can’t wait for Apple‘s expected USB-C AirPods Max 2 later this year, or you already have a pair of AirPods Max and don’t fancy dropping another five hundred bucks on another pair of Apple cans, hardware consultant and device hacker Ken Pillonel has a solution: why not hack…

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