Over The Ear Headphones Wireless It's Not As Hard As You Think
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Best Over the Ear Headphones
Wireless headphones allow you to listen to podcasts and music without the requirement of connecting wires to your audio device. These headphones are great to use on public transport, in the office or at home.
Wireless headphones with over-ears can feature a premium design and exceptional noise cancellation. They typically come with a sleek storage case.
Soundcore Q30
A major upgrade over the Soundcore Life 2 from late-2018 These earphones are more attractive, feel more durable and generally feel more polished. The hinges are stronger and the soft ear cups have been slightly larger. They're still made of plastic, but they're more polished. You can swap the 3.5mm cord for a high quality USB-C cable to connect them to portable Hi-Res devices and stationary players. They also come with two built-in mics that worked well during our tests with FaceTime, Skype and Microsoft Teams calls.
The Soundcore app has a huge range of EQ presets that can be adjusted and saved to allow you to listen to music or podcasts in the way you prefer. The Soundcore app is simple to use and sets these headphones apart.
The Q30's 40mm speakers effectively block out the majority of ambient noise when ANC is enabled. This makes for a very pleasant listening experience. They have a natural sound profile that leans slightly to the treble side, and some might feel is lacking in bass response (we have had better results using the Bass Booster EQ preset). However, you can easily solve this issue with the Soundcore application, as there's an eight-band equalizer that can help you tweak.
The left earcup features a power button and a pairing button and USB-C charging port. The right earcup has play/pause, and volume up/down buttons. Double-clicking on these controls allows you to skip tracks or replay previous ones. You can also make use of voice commands to ask for a change in mode or set alarms. The right earcup can be covered with your hands to activate ambient mode, so that you can hear what's happening around you, without removing the headphones.
The battery life on these headphones is great and the battery life is also excellent. In our tests with ANC enabled, the Q30 ran for almost an hour longer than its competitors. This allows you to take advantage of a long flight, or a full day at work. The USB-C cord included in the kit allows you to quickly recharge the batteries. You'll also receive an alert when the battery is nearing empty.
Focal Bathys Wireless
Focal's Bathys Wireless are a set of high-quality headphones for over-ear use that offer both active noise cancellation as well as Bluetooth playback. These headphones are made to be high-end, premium headphones that can be used at home or on the go. They're more expensive than other similar headphones but their superior sound quality is their main selling point.
The Focal Bathys are packaged in a small, slim and attractive fabric-finished white retail box with all the accessories you require inside. There's a fold-flat headphone carry case, USB-C-to-USB-C cable, 1.2mm SE cable and an audio adapter.
They're powered by a respectable 600mAh battery that will get you through a full day of listening, and have an audio input for wired use. When used wirelessly they're paired via bluetooth headphonea and you can manage their functions via an app (now named Focal and Naim which is probably in line with their English sister brand Naim's products that are network-aware) or using the button that's on the left ear cup that allows you to switch between ANC profiles like'silent','soft' transparent', and full.
Using the app allows you to change various settings, including the LED brightness, EQ presets including a'music profile' that is brighter and more neutral than the others and also their battery duration. You can also choose the ANC mode and level as well as select an 'acoustic environment that adjusts the sensitivity in order to simulate the sound of headphones in a different acoustic room.
The Focal Bathys have an incredibly bass-rich profile that gives additional warmth, punch and impact to your favorite tracks. This means that instruments and vocals are pushed back into the mix and sound muffled, while details like cymbals are somewhat less prominent than you'd expect on other headphones. They're not as efficient in active noise cancellation compared to other over-ears with higher-end technology like the Sony WH-1000XM5 or Apple AirPods Max.
Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony headphones are renowned for their quality and the WH1000XM5 is no exception. It's located at the top end of the mainstream over-ear headphone market, but it is also dipping into the 'luxury lifestyle' sector where brands like Bang & Olufsen, Apple and Montblanc hang out. This means that the XM5s come with a high price tag, but when you can afford it, there are a few better over the ear wireless headphones out there.
The XM5s have features that make life easier for listeners and, in certain cases, automate tasks they'd otherwise have to deal with manually. Sony's DSEE Extreme Engine (which upscales music compressed to near hi-res), as well as Bluetooth's LDAC Technology, are included. This allows streaming of high-quality audio with rates that are higher than traditional Bluetooth. The built-in microphone is capable of making calls hands-free.
Like the previous generation of WH headphones the XM5s excel at noise cancellation. They're among the most efficient headphones to block out the constant drones found in underground and train carriages. The XM5s do an excellent job of shielding listeners from the traffic noises of busy airports and streets also.
The sound quality is also great. The XM5s aren't quite as detailed in the low frequencies as the XM4, but they have a higher level of clarity and transparency as well. The bass on Rage Against The Machine’s Bullet in the Head shows the Sonys' power and definition without affecting the rest of the music. The XM5s also have the ability to provide precise and accurate bass notes in Massive Attack's Angel.
Battery life is excellent, with up to 30 hours listening time when ANC is in use and 40 hours if it's off. This is more than enough to last an entire weekend or a few days of heavy usage.
The only real drawback here is that the XM5s do not have any water resistance or dust resistance protection. Sony actually recommends not sweating on them or wearing them in the rain. This may not be a problem for some people, but it might be a problem for those who spend a lot of time at the gym or lives in a city that is rainy.
Apple AirPods Max
The Apple AirPods Max are a pair of wireless headphones over-ear equipped with Bluetooth technology and noise cancellation. Apple created dynamic drivers that measure 40mm with a neutral sound profile that emphasizes mids and highs without going overboard. This makes them perfect for movies and music. They also provide higher fidelity than most competing pairs of headphones.
The headphones have a lightweight build that feels comfortable on the head. The ear cups are constructed out of memory foam that is covered in a woven fabric. They fit comfortably on the ears without placing pressure on the sides of the face. The ear cups also tilt and rotate to accommodate different head shapes. The hinges that are spring loaded have a firm but not overly strong clamping force, which ensures that the ear cups remain in place throughout listening sessions.
Switch on noise cancellation by pressing a small button located at the top of the right earcup. There's also a pushable, jog-dial-like button, similar to the digital crown on the Apple Watch, that you can twist for volume control and press once, twice or thrice to playback control. Pressing and holding the button will activate Siri. The buttons are simple to use and well-placed however, I would like to have the power button that could switch off the headphones when they are not in use. The headphones automatically go into standby mode after being removed from your ear or placed in their case, and they only wake up when you place them on your head again.
Another feature that is quite cool is spatial audio, which uses the accelerometers and gyroscopes in the AirPods Max and your iPhone or iPad to figure out the direction you're going, and then repositions the sound to appear as if they're coming from these locations. This gives you a theater-like experience with videos and movies recorded in Dolby Atmos, 5.1 or 7.1. The only downside is that spatial audio requires an iOS device to use it and you won't be able enjoy it on other devices.
The AirPods Max are a decent pair of wireles headphones, but I'd feel a bit ripped off walking into an Apple Store and spending $549 on them if I knew they'd be beaten in a year by the second-generation model. AirPods Pro are more expensive and have superior battery life and wireless headphones more advanced features.
Wireless headphones allow you to listen to podcasts and music without the requirement of connecting wires to your audio device. These headphones are great to use on public transport, in the office or at home.
Wireless headphones with over-ears can feature a premium design and exceptional noise cancellation. They typically come with a sleek storage case.
Soundcore Q30
A major upgrade over the Soundcore Life 2 from late-2018 These earphones are more attractive, feel more durable and generally feel more polished. The hinges are stronger and the soft ear cups have been slightly larger. They're still made of plastic, but they're more polished. You can swap the 3.5mm cord for a high quality USB-C cable to connect them to portable Hi-Res devices and stationary players. They also come with two built-in mics that worked well during our tests with FaceTime, Skype and Microsoft Teams calls.
The Soundcore app has a huge range of EQ presets that can be adjusted and saved to allow you to listen to music or podcasts in the way you prefer. The Soundcore app is simple to use and sets these headphones apart.
The Q30's 40mm speakers effectively block out the majority of ambient noise when ANC is enabled. This makes for a very pleasant listening experience. They have a natural sound profile that leans slightly to the treble side, and some might feel is lacking in bass response (we have had better results using the Bass Booster EQ preset). However, you can easily solve this issue with the Soundcore application, as there's an eight-band equalizer that can help you tweak.
The left earcup features a power button and a pairing button and USB-C charging port. The right earcup has play/pause, and volume up/down buttons. Double-clicking on these controls allows you to skip tracks or replay previous ones. You can also make use of voice commands to ask for a change in mode or set alarms. The right earcup can be covered with your hands to activate ambient mode, so that you can hear what's happening around you, without removing the headphones.
The battery life on these headphones is great and the battery life is also excellent. In our tests with ANC enabled, the Q30 ran for almost an hour longer than its competitors. This allows you to take advantage of a long flight, or a full day at work. The USB-C cord included in the kit allows you to quickly recharge the batteries. You'll also receive an alert when the battery is nearing empty.
Focal Bathys Wireless
Focal's Bathys Wireless are a set of high-quality headphones for over-ear use that offer both active noise cancellation as well as Bluetooth playback. These headphones are made to be high-end, premium headphones that can be used at home or on the go. They're more expensive than other similar headphones but their superior sound quality is their main selling point.
The Focal Bathys are packaged in a small, slim and attractive fabric-finished white retail box with all the accessories you require inside. There's a fold-flat headphone carry case, USB-C-to-USB-C cable, 1.2mm SE cable and an audio adapter.
They're powered by a respectable 600mAh battery that will get you through a full day of listening, and have an audio input for wired use. When used wirelessly they're paired via bluetooth headphonea and you can manage their functions via an app (now named Focal and Naim which is probably in line with their English sister brand Naim's products that are network-aware) or using the button that's on the left ear cup that allows you to switch between ANC profiles like'silent','soft' transparent', and full.
Using the app allows you to change various settings, including the LED brightness, EQ presets including a'music profile' that is brighter and more neutral than the others and also their battery duration. You can also choose the ANC mode and level as well as select an 'acoustic environment that adjusts the sensitivity in order to simulate the sound of headphones in a different acoustic room.
The Focal Bathys have an incredibly bass-rich profile that gives additional warmth, punch and impact to your favorite tracks. This means that instruments and vocals are pushed back into the mix and sound muffled, while details like cymbals are somewhat less prominent than you'd expect on other headphones. They're not as efficient in active noise cancellation compared to other over-ears with higher-end technology like the Sony WH-1000XM5 or Apple AirPods Max.
Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony headphones are renowned for their quality and the WH1000XM5 is no exception. It's located at the top end of the mainstream over-ear headphone market, but it is also dipping into the 'luxury lifestyle' sector where brands like Bang & Olufsen, Apple and Montblanc hang out. This means that the XM5s come with a high price tag, but when you can afford it, there are a few better over the ear wireless headphones out there.
The XM5s have features that make life easier for listeners and, in certain cases, automate tasks they'd otherwise have to deal with manually. Sony's DSEE Extreme Engine (which upscales music compressed to near hi-res), as well as Bluetooth's LDAC Technology, are included. This allows streaming of high-quality audio with rates that are higher than traditional Bluetooth. The built-in microphone is capable of making calls hands-free.
Like the previous generation of WH headphones the XM5s excel at noise cancellation. They're among the most efficient headphones to block out the constant drones found in underground and train carriages. The XM5s do an excellent job of shielding listeners from the traffic noises of busy airports and streets also.
The sound quality is also great. The XM5s aren't quite as detailed in the low frequencies as the XM4, but they have a higher level of clarity and transparency as well. The bass on Rage Against The Machine’s Bullet in the Head shows the Sonys' power and definition without affecting the rest of the music. The XM5s also have the ability to provide precise and accurate bass notes in Massive Attack's Angel.
Battery life is excellent, with up to 30 hours listening time when ANC is in use and 40 hours if it's off. This is more than enough to last an entire weekend or a few days of heavy usage.
The only real drawback here is that the XM5s do not have any water resistance or dust resistance protection. Sony actually recommends not sweating on them or wearing them in the rain. This may not be a problem for some people, but it might be a problem for those who spend a lot of time at the gym or lives in a city that is rainy.
Apple AirPods Max
The Apple AirPods Max are a pair of wireless headphones over-ear equipped with Bluetooth technology and noise cancellation. Apple created dynamic drivers that measure 40mm with a neutral sound profile that emphasizes mids and highs without going overboard. This makes them perfect for movies and music. They also provide higher fidelity than most competing pairs of headphones.
The headphones have a lightweight build that feels comfortable on the head. The ear cups are constructed out of memory foam that is covered in a woven fabric. They fit comfortably on the ears without placing pressure on the sides of the face. The ear cups also tilt and rotate to accommodate different head shapes. The hinges that are spring loaded have a firm but not overly strong clamping force, which ensures that the ear cups remain in place throughout listening sessions.
Switch on noise cancellation by pressing a small button located at the top of the right earcup. There's also a pushable, jog-dial-like button, similar to the digital crown on the Apple Watch, that you can twist for volume control and press once, twice or thrice to playback control. Pressing and holding the button will activate Siri. The buttons are simple to use and well-placed however, I would like to have the power button that could switch off the headphones when they are not in use. The headphones automatically go into standby mode after being removed from your ear or placed in their case, and they only wake up when you place them on your head again.
Another feature that is quite cool is spatial audio, which uses the accelerometers and gyroscopes in the AirPods Max and your iPhone or iPad to figure out the direction you're going, and then repositions the sound to appear as if they're coming from these locations. This gives you a theater-like experience with videos and movies recorded in Dolby Atmos, 5.1 or 7.1. The only downside is that spatial audio requires an iOS device to use it and you won't be able enjoy it on other devices.
The AirPods Max are a decent pair of wireles headphones, but I'd feel a bit ripped off walking into an Apple Store and spending $549 on them if I knew they'd be beaten in a year by the second-generation model. AirPods Pro are more expensive and have superior battery life and wireless headphones more advanced features.
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