This model provides an excellent battery life, providing up to 18 hours of listening to music and/or talking on the phone. Boasts superior passive noise cancellation thanks to the padded earphones design.
If you aren't keen on a powerful music with a well-pronounced bass, you will find these headphones just too loud and bassy.
One of the best headsets in terms of quality and performance. In addition to a wide frequency range and quality sounding, you'll be pleasantly surprised with the quality build and ergonomic design of these headphones.
Closed-back, Full-sized
Bluetooth® 4.1
Headphone cable (mini-jack 3.5 mm)
105 dB
3Hz - 28 kHz
Tough matte plastic headband with metal insert, soft ear cups
Up to 20 hours
Up to 33 feet
1 year
Closed-back, Full-sized
Aluminium housing, headband and earcups are covered with protein leather
Up to 16 hours of playtime,
Up to 18 hours of talk time
1 year
The distinguishing feature of the TaoTronics TT-BH07 is that they come with built-in magnets which attach two headphones together providing you with a comfortable way of carrying them in a pocket or around your neck.
They have a rather short battery life.
Despite a relatively low price, these earbuds have all the features and conveniences of the premium-class models and will bring you nothing but pleasure when listening to music or talking on the phone. Thanks to the magnets, they hold well in the ears which allows their use for a variety of activities as well as exercise.
Compact, Vacuum
Bluetooth 4.1
Not specified
Not specified
Plastic body with built-in magnets
Up to 6 hours
Up to 33 feet
1 year
Open-back, Full-sized
Sturdy plastic, velour ear cushions
2 years
Not specified
Not specified
Up to 7 hours of talk time or playtime,
Up to 175 hours in standby
3 years
Design
The Sony MDR-XB950B1 are premium-class wireless headphones that stand for outstanding bass. They are well built, have ample padding, and feature a metal and plastic frame which reinforces their overall design. While most people find these headphones comfortable to wear, some people say that their oversized earcups have just too much padding which results in feeling fatigued after wearing them for some time. This also means they aren't the best pair for exercise unless you do not mind them slip and sway on your head. Having said that, those people that seek a perfect ear-to-ear fit to enjoy music to the full without any outside noises leaking in, and those that do not need headphone for sports use, will surely find them a decent pair to consider.
The remarkable advantage of the Sony MDR-XB950B1 wireless headphones over other full-sized models is their portability, which is quite rare for headphones with such design. These headphones can lay almost flat allowing you to compactly transport or store them without having to worry that they might get damaged.
Speaking of materials, the Sony MDR-XB950B1 is made of durable and premium quality plastic with a metal frame. By appearance, the headphones do not look much different from other headphones released by Sony. They have a black matte body with sleek oversized round earcups. On the left cup of the headphones, there are control buttons for power and bass; the button for playback and call management control, along with the controls for volume and a pinhole microphone for hands-free phone calls handling, is placed on the right earcup.
Sound Qualities
As for headphones performance, the Sony XB950B1 have a controllable bass boost feature which allows you to enhance the original bass sounding and offer you the option to activate virtual surround sound effect provided that you use a special headphones app, in which you will also be able to adjust the bass levels, see the battery life status, and fine-tune other music parameters to your liking. As we've already mentioned, Sony wasn't jiving about tailoring these headphones towards bass fans. The headphones produce intense bass with palpable thumbing sounds even when the "bass boost" feature is turned off. What's missing, though, is a mid-range, leading to the complete blur off all vocals, mids, and highs and making this headset suitable for listening only to drumming and bass-intense tracks. The Sony XB950B1 do not use active noise isolation technology, however, thanks to their padded design, they are more than capable of blocking ambient sounds providing very decent passive noise cancellation.
All things considered, the Sony XB950B1 are the type of headphones that will mostly appeal to those consumers who need a powerful headset producing deep and intense bass for heavy music. Though there are two apps allowing for fine-tuning bass levels, you're very unlikely to get away from that power of bass-boosting, which is why it's essential that you know right from the start whether such powerful performance is exactly what you've been looking for. In case you have, the Sony XB950B1 won't leave you indifferent!
Battery Life
The battery life of the Sony XB950B1 is long enough to use them wirelessly for the biggest part of a day. When fully charged, the headphones will provide you with up to 20 hours of continuous music playback, which is one of the longest time compared to the rivals. Speaking of the downsides, one of the biggest of them (aside from the overly huge bass) would be the lack of any power saving features that would prolong their operating time. On the other hand, the possibility to continue using the headphones in a wired mode when the battery goes flat compensates this minor shortcoming, giving you the advantage to use these headphones anyplace and anytime.
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| Last updated price | $199.95 |
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| ASIN | B01N5UVZBP |
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Type
The BÖHM B-66 wireless headphones belong to the full-sized, closed-back type. These headphones use the Bluetooth 4.0 wireless connection standard which makes it possible to connect these cordless headphones to many kinds of your digital equipment like computers, laptops, MP3 players, or any kind of mobile devices, be it smartphones or tablets. You will be able to escape the noise of the world around you not only at home, but on the streets too.
Sound Quality
Design Options
The BÖHM B-66 cordless headphones' frame is performed in aluminium with details made of zink alloy. Both the headband and the ear cups are covered with very soft protein leather, thanks to which your ears and head will not get any fatigue from the prolonged using of these wireless headphones. Also, we want to bring to your attention the fact that the manufacturer offers this model in two color solutions, silver and brown.
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| ASIN | B01251KZUQ |
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In-Ear Design for a Snug Fit
When choosing wireless headphones, you should consider a couple of things - the quality of audio and the quality of the build. With the TaoTronics TT-BH07, you'll get both for an affordable price. These headphones have an in-ear design and are supplied with several plugs of smaller and larger sizes to fit in different ear vessels. Thanks to that, you will not need to worry that they might fall off your ears if you go running, for example. They will fit tightly in your ears even if you'll waggle your head a lot. The TaoTronics TT-BH07 are incredibly lightweight, have a simplistic design and it seems like they've been made specifically for exercise. In addition to several plugs of different sizes, the TaoTronics TT-BH07 are supplied with two sets of ear rests, a short USB charger cable, and a soft case. Not surprisingly, they are one of the best-selling wireless headphones today.
The Headphones Specs
These headphones look very simple yet pretty elegant. They have no extra frills that may impede their use and it seems they were designed specifically for people engaged in sports. The additional magnetized strip on the back of the earplugs keeps them securely in place when you don't use them and wear around your neck. The built-in controls are conveniently arranged and easy to use. Basically, these headphones include everything needed for their comfortable use. The only thing that isn't as good about these in-ear headphones is the included case which seems fragile and not soft enough to protect the headphones from falls and impacts.
When it comes to the sound quality, the TaoTronics TT-BH07 do not fall behind other models of the same price range. They deliver very good sound with a decent bass response. Thanks to the CVC noise cancellation technology, the headphones effectively filter the outside noise allowing you to enjoy the music to the full, while the supported aptX codec gives them a CD-like sounding. Furthermore, the manufacturer of the TaoTronics TT-BH07 fitted it with an improved ceramic antenna so that you could play music at a distance of 20-30 feet away from a connected device without a signal drop.
Battery Life
The headphones come with a micro USB cable for charging and take around 60 minutes to fully recharge. The battery life of the headphone provides up to 5 hours of playback before the battery drains out completely. Even though this isn't the longest playback time, most people find it more than sufficient for a day-to-day use.
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| ASIN | B06ZYX6Y1T |
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What Are Wireless Headphones?
In our digital world, music is an integral part of the person’s life. Various gadgets and mobile devices are widespread. Nowadays, no one is surprised to see the person who listens to music with the best wireless headphones. The cutting-edge technologies have introduced wireless headphones with the top sound quality. And the perfect sound has proved to be not inferior to the wired ones. No wires are required to let you listen to your favorite tracks or watch movies. The built-in microphone and Bluetooth technology also give you an opportunity to answer the phone calls. Also, wireless headphones are much more convenient than MP3 players during some physical activities.
If you prefer using other headphone types, for example, gaming headsets, hands-free sets, wireless or cabled earbuds, we recommend checking out our reviews, in which we examined the best gaming headsets, Bluetooth headsets, earphones and earbuds.
What Features to Compare
In our review, we introduce the best wireless headphones. We characterize the top wireless headphones according to their main features. Exactly these options are going to help you choose the right device. The first thing to pay attention to is the Type. The best wireless headphones can be full-size (mainly appropriate for the home usage) or compact vacuum (meant for the active leisure). The open-back, full-size wireless headphones are perfectly suitable for amateurs who are sensitive to the slightest sound waves. But note, that the sound from these headphones can be heard by others. The closed-back, full-size type provides you with the ideal sound when you listen to hard music. In this case, the bass effects are impressive.
The next thing to note is wireless technology. It basically tells you where you'll be able to use these headphones. For example, the radio frequency systems are great for usage at home. The systems come in a set of headphones and a docking station. You can connect the headphones either to your Hi-Fi Audio or the TV-set. Bluetooth-compatible devices make it possible to go further from the house and listen to the music outdoors.
The Sound Quality of headphones is the most important criterion to consider while choosing the device. Surely, the best way to check the sound is through testing different models, but you can also rely on the following aspects:
- frequency range (the person perceives the sounds in the frequency 15-20 Hz and up to 18-22 kHz; the ideal headphones should include the mentioned range from 15 Hz up to 22 kHz);
- the sensitivity defines the top loudness level (the maximum threshold of hearing is 130 dB; it is not recommended to listen to music at the maximum volume, so as not to damage your hearing);
- the noise damping (if there’s a good noise damping, the side tones won’t be audible).
When you've decided on the sound, it’s essential to consider Design Options. Pay attention to the material the headphones and wireless earphones are made from. Poorly made headphones won't serve you long. But worse than that, they won't fit you well and hence, won't be convenient in use.
Battery Life is especially important when talking about the wireless headphones. The battery life determines how long you can listen to music. The charge indicator will tell you exactly when it's time to recharge the battery.
FAQ:
Q: What is noise cancellation technology?
A: Noise cancellation or noise cancellation technology is a method for reducing the ambient sound through the use of active control. Thanks to this particular technology, now it's become possible to listen to music, manage phone calls, etc in crowded places without raising the volume level. Noise-cancelling headphones can also serve as a sleeping aid for people sensitive to all outside noises and for those who suffer from insomnia.
Q: What is the difference between active noise cancellation and passive noise isolation?
A: Active noise cancellation technology is specially designed to reduce the low-frequency sound waves by creating anti-noise to cancel ambient noise leaking in the headset, whereas passive noise isolation is present in all headphones and achieved by rubber tips or padding of the earcaps.
Q: What is an operating range?
A: When it comes to any wireless headphones, what matters is the operating range. The operating range is a maximum possible distance from a connected device within which the headphones will operate.
Q: Do headphones made from different materials sound different?
A: Of course, the material is an important part of the sound quality of headphones. Naturally, headphones made of plastic contain cheaper components, and, as a result, produce thinner sound close to artificial. Headphones containing metal bits are not only more durable than plastic models. The sound they produce is also much crispier and less distorted. Wooden headphones, in turn, have their own advantages. Compared to the other two, they produce very natural, warm and rich sound with harmonious vibrations. However, not all people can afford to buy them, as most of wooden headphones are just too expensive.
Q: What are the benefits of wireless headphones?
A: The biggest benefit to using wireless headphones is the convenience they provide. You have no disturbing wires that may get in the way nor do you need to keep a grip on your smartphone or mp3 player, doing which is neither convenient nor always possible. Wireless headphones can operate within a big range from a connected device giving you more flexibility and freedom of movement.
Q: What are the disadvantages of wireless headphones?
A: Wireless headphones are more expensive than wired models. Also, they are dependent on a charging source. Be ready to recharge them every now and then or keep a few spare rechargeable batteries at hand. However, the biggest issue associated with wireless headphones is that they do not support all media devices.
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