If you want a pair of headphones that block out all the noise you don’t want, while delivering a cocoon of mind-blowing sound, AirPods Max are your best choice.īuy: AirPods Max at $479.00 4. These headphones block out a lot of noise along a wide frequency range, from heat pipes and a microwave at home, to the dull roar of an airplane and chatter on public transport.Īpple doesn’t skimp on sound quality either, putting “computational audio” into these headphones that use two inward-facing microphones to automatically adjust its EQ several times per second. Apple has packed six outward-facing microphones in each ear cup, and the result is stellar noise cancellation. One button controls playback and volume, while the only other button turns active noise cancellation on or off, or activates transparency mode. The AirPods Max carries over their sleek, minimalist design to their controls. They’re also impressively light, considering their 13.6 ounce weight. That’s thanks to a knit mesh headband that contours to the shape of your head, and an easily-adjustable stainless steel frame. The flexible headband relieves all of the normal pressure you’d feel from wearing headphones with regular padding. These are one of the most comfortable pair of over-ear headphones we’ve ever tested too, and that’s incredibly important for getting the most out of Apple’s shockingly good noise-cancellation. It’s no surprise that Apple’s headphones look as premium as they feel. The Urbanista Lost Angeles don’t just sound good, but they look as good as the city they’re inspired by.īuy: Urbanista Los Angeles Wireless… at $199
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But there’s more to these headphones than their self-charging tech - hybrid Active Noise-Cancellation and dynamic 40mm drivers create a deep soundstage that feels super immersive, thanks to a pair of cushy earcups.
The headband not only looks chic and sophisticated, but houses the solar cells that keep this pair powered, while still maintaining an attractive “midnight black” or “sand gold” finish. You can’t shut these “off” like traditional headphones, since the technology means that these headphones are always charging (there’s a USB-C cable included if you want to power up the old-fashioned way, though). Inspired by LA’s love of music, parties, and of course, sunshine, these solar-powered headphones convert light (both indoors and outdoors) into energy, keeping your tunes going all night long. This stylish, minimalist pair are the world’s first self-charging wireless headphones, so you can say goodbye to your headphones running out of juice. When we talk about design, we’re also referring to what’s under the hood, and Urbanista’s Los Angeles headphones are impeccably designed, inside and out. There may have been a time when all you saw was a sea of AirPods on public transport, but these days, audio companies are crafting their headphones like works of art, like using premium leather materials on the ear cups, or creating unique headband shapes. The best-looking headphones not only make you look more stylish, but they pack in all the crisp sound and extra features you’d want out of something traditionally labeled for audiophiles. But in search of epic sound, sometimes headphones can get bogged down by clunky controls and uncomfortable designs. When we’re testing out headphones, of course we’re going to be looking for superior audio quality and performance above all else - but if you’re going to be wearing them out and about, why wouldn’t you want them to be look as good as they sound? If you’re trying to zone out on plane, of course you’re going to want to want baby wail-blocking noise-cancellation, and for long runs, you’re going to want ear cups that stay put underneath the sweat.
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