Headphones stories - Page 2
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Hands-on review: Jabra Evolve2 85 wireless headset
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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On behalf of remote workers and those trapped on endless video conferences, we check out a high end headset from the Danish manufacturer Jabra.
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Hands-on review: Jabra Elite 4 Active Wireless Earphones
Wed, 16th Feb 2022
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It’s been a little a while since I’ve tried a new pair of wireless earphones, mainly due to a couple of rough experiences with them in the past.
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Hands-on review: Sony WF-C500 earbuds
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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Sony WF-C500 budget earbuds offer impressive sound quality and premium feel, lacking only in features like ANC and wireless charging.
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Hand-on review: Sony X-Series XG500 Portable Bluetooth Speaker & Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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For as long as I can remember, Sony have been known as purveyors of quality sound. I leapt at the opportunity to review two of their latest products.
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Bose is back with the QuietComfort 45 headphones
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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Bose is set to release its new QuietComfort 45 (QC45) headphones next month, with improvements to noise cancellation and new modes.
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Apple reveals AirPods Max, the company's debut in over-ear headphones
Wed, 9th Dec 2020
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Apple has unveiled its AirPods Max over-ear headphones, featuring active noise cancelling and a £549 price tag.
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Hands-on review: The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones
Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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Sony's newest headphones, the WH-1000XM4s, are packed with smart features and excellent sound quality. Find out more in this review.
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Hands-on review: Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 Anniversary Edition
Fri, 23rd Oct 2020
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Sennheiser's limited edition MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 Anniversary Edition earbuds are a great choice for audiophiles.
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Hands-on review: The Jabra Elite 45h headphones
Thu, 24th Sep 2020
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For a headset coming in at under $200, Jabra has packed in an array of features that appeal to the budget-conscious that demand a quality sound experience.
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Hands-on review: Sennheiser HD 450 BT headphones
Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
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digital entertainment
The 450 BT is a stylish headset that sounds great and has a form of noise cancellation for an affordable price. It doesn’t get better than that.
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Hands-on review: EPOS Sennheiser Adapt 560 BT ANC enterprise headset
Fri, 28th Aug 2020
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The headset is Microsoft Teams certified, and it performed very well during the remote launch, with voices crisp and clear.
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Global headphones market holding up better than expected - report
Tue, 18th Aug 2020
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The global headphones market has seen a 13% year-on-year growth in retail value for the second quarter of 2020, according to new research from Futuresource.
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Sony's WH-1000XM4 headphones might just redefine smart audio
Thu, 13th Aug 2020
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The ‘Speak-to-Chat’ feature completely removes the need to take off your headphones or pause your music when you need to talk to somebody.
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Hands-on review: Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
Tue, 28th Jul 2020
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digital entertainment
The 700s follow in the footsteps of the QuietComfort 35 II and are a must-have for travelling businesspeople and audiophiles alike.
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Hands-on review: JBL Club 950NC
Fri, 24th Jul 2020
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digital entertainment
JBL Club 950NC headphones offer a plethora of features, solid sound quality, but are let down by weight and noise cancellation. (110 characters).
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Hands-on review: Sennheiser HD 350BT Wireless
Thu, 2nd Jul 2020
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digital entertainment
The Sennheiser HD 350BT Wireless headphones, priced at USD $220, offer exceptional music quality and a 30-hour battery life, albeit with lacklustre call sound.
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Hands-on review: HyperX Cloud Stinger Core Wireless + 7.1 PC headset
Tue, 9th Jun 2020
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The extra edge being able to hear where your opponents are before you can see them can make the difference between a good kill or a respawn.
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JBL takes Quantum leap into NZ gaming audio market
Tue, 26th May 2020
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The company has launched its range of gaming headsets and PC speakers in Aotearoa New Zealand as the headset market thrives.
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Worldwide headphone market on track despite COVID-19
Tue, 5th May 2020
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The worldwide headphones market is expected to experience strong growth in 2020, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Hands-on review: BackBeat FIT 6100 Wireless Sport
Fri, 20th Dec 2019
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The BackBeat FIT 6100 Wireless Sport by Plantronics delivers superior sound, noise-cancelling capabilities, and ergonomic design, all for under USD $300.