mardi 13 janvier 2015

buying guide: Best wireless headphones

Wireless headphones are all about empowerment. After all, you've graduated from the wire, the training wheels of electronics, into the future of wireless technology. But be aware: with that power you get from clipping the cable, wireless can be unwieldy. You're now a grungy cowboy (or girl) responsible for taming the wild horse that is wireless technology. Welcome, the future's been expecting you.


Oppo Pm 1


Oppo PM-1


This is for those of you with an insatiable desire to spend every last penny on a pair of wireless headphones. To break it down, the Oppo PM-1 cost as much as 92 pairs of Apple EarPods, 33 iPod Shuffles, but it's worth it if you're serious about music, like reviewer James Rivington, who says that listening to Pink Floyd's The Wall is "a totally magical, crystal clear experience, like staring into the bluest lagoon in a tropical dream you once had."


Lo-fi fans and those who don't scrutinize bitrate need not apply. The headphones don't do much to enliven rustic recordings. To get the best out of these pricey headphones, you'll want to be sure you're listening to lossless music files loaded onto your device, or through a service like Tidal.



Beats Studio Wireless


Beats Studio Wireless


Despite the legacy behind the name, our reviewer Nick Pino was cautious to swallow the pill without digging deep into the Beats Studio Wireless headphones. After all, the headphones brand is known for pumping serious sound and offering unparalleled, iconic design. This comes at a cost, however. In the case of Beats Studio Wireless, it comes at the tune of $400.


To be fair, there are certain qualities we all like in a set of headphones and these have 'em: sleek design, great sound and long-lasting comfort. But one of the Beats' signature features is one that some people may not be so fond of, namely, their heavy lean on bass. If you like bass, you'll love these. If you're musical interests lie outside genres such hip-hop, EDM, jazz, or grunge metal, to name a few, you may want to reconsider other options before you commit to Beats.



Plantronics BackBeat Pro


Plantronics BackBeat Pro


The most "no-frills" wireless headphones on the list so far, the Plantronics BackBeat Pro are a slick, professional looking option with the beat to back it. The BackBeat Pro is an easy recommend based on looks alone, but importantly, it speaks for itself with some seriously sweet features like 24-hour battery life, great sound and noise cancellation. At $250, we're starting to dip into "affordable" territory, and with the Plantronics BackBeat Pro, what better place to start your wireless adventures?



JBL Synchros E40BT


JBL Synchros E40BT


If the selection we've provided so far has been a little out of reach financially, you'll like this next set of wireless headphones. For $99, the JBL Synchros E40BT are a surprisingly well-rounded choice. Not only do they look good, but they sound good as well for the price.


What makes these different from the others in this guide is that the Synchros E40BT are on-ear headphones, meaning that they rest on your ear cartilage. It's not always as uncomfortable as I make it sound, but some people hate it.


Reviewer Andrew Hayward praised the great sound, long battery life, but had issues with the pressure that the band presented against his ears. Are these right for you? If you're looking for an affordable, good-performing set of wireless headphones, check these out.



Astro Gaming A38


Astro Gaming A38


For some of us, a set of wireless headphones with a split personality is exactly what the doctor ordered. I'm talking about the Astro A38 gaming headset. Typical with Astro products, you're getting a stylish, fully-featured headset.


Our reviewer had a few choice things to call it out for, like the less-than-comfortable padding after long hours gaming and no 3.5mm input. These sound minor, subjective complaints, but every negative weighs harder when the headphones require an investment of $229.


For games or for music, you'll love the Astro A38 for their ANC (active noise cancellation) and long battery life. If you can forgive its flaws, you're in for a treat.



We're constantly reviewing new wireless headphones, but let us know if there is a set that you'd like us to take a look at.






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