STACK #237 July 2024

IN THE CANS continued

TECH FEATURE

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HEADPHONES FOR ALL BUDGETS Whether you’re looking for the best in noise cancellation, a boost of bass, authentic studio sound, lengthy battery life, or all of the above, there’s a pair of headphones to suit all ears, lifestyles, and budgets.

Sennheiser Accentum Plus NC Wireless Over-Ear Headphones Ideal for everyday use and travel, these compact and comfy cans deliver excellent sound quality for the price, plus hybrid noise cancelling – active and adaptive – that uses internal and external mics to more effectively block ambient

Sony ULT Wear Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones Sony’s new cans deliver premium features at a mid-range price, including spatial audio with head tracking, advanced ANC via dual mics in each earcup, Alexa and Google voice control, and multipoint pairing. Then there's the dedicated ULT button for switching between two bass presets for more lower end punch (bass lovers take note), and Adaptive Sound control that optimises ANC according to ambient noise levels. Comfy and foldable, the ULTs are perfect for casual everyday use and music lovers

noise, and also adapts

the level to suit your surroundings.

The EQ can be personalised via the Smart Control app, including setting sound zones for optimal listening at your regular haunts – gym, home, or café.

Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT Wireless NC Over-Ear Headphones

who want quality sound, powerful bass, up to 30 days battery life (with ANC on), and a suite of advanced features at their fingertips. Over-ear Bluetooth v5.2 Battery: Up to 30 hours with ANC on Spatial audio ANC Multipoint

Then there’s the battery life that keeps on giving – up to 50 hours from a full charge, even with ANC active! Over-ear Bluetooth v5.2 Battery: Up to 50 hours w/ ANC on ANC USB-C fast charging

If you’re looking for a quality pair of affordable headphones with hybrid noise cancelling, multipoint pairing and long battery life, Audio-Technica’s new cans fit the brief.

By long battery life, we’re talking up to a massive 90 hours with NC off, and 60 hours when enabled. And when they finally do run low, a three-minute fast charge will give you 2.5 hours of play. These ultra-lightweight headphones have generously padded earcups for maximum comfort, with an inbuilt mic for calls and physical buttons for easy control.

Moki Navigator

Bose QuietComfort

Noise Cancelling Wireless Over-Ear Headphones [Volume Limited]

Ultra Headphones Lightweight and comfy, these premium headphones feature Bose Immersive Audio for amazing spatial sound that works with any audio content or streaming source. Customised tuning adapts the sound

Over-ear Bluetooth v5.1 Battery: Up to 90 hours/ 60 hours with NC on Multipoint 1.2m cable with inline mic

These comfy, affordable cans boast good sound quality and active noise cancelling, along with an inbuilt microphone for hands-free calling. Ideal for everyday use and travel, especially when you need to silence aircraft noise on a flight, the Moki Navigator are also a great set of headphones for kids, with the maximum volume capped at 89dB (about the same level as vacuum cleaner noise) for good hearing health. Connection and set up is simple,

according to your ear size and

shape for the best possible

listening experience, while world-class noise cancelling keeps

tunes and calls clear and distraction-free. The QC Ultras support multipoint pairing, and you’ll get up to 24 hours of playback from a full charge, or 18 with Immersive Audio on. And for a quick power boost, a 15-minute charge delivers 2.5 hours of playback.

with physical buttons on the earcup for full control, and you’ll get up to 23 hours of playback time from a full battery with Bluetooth and ANC enabled. Over-ear Bluetooth v4.1 Battery: Up to 23 hours with ANC on Inbuilt mic

Over-ear Bluetooth v5.3 Battery: Up to 24 hours Spatial audio ANC Multipoint USB-C charging 3.5mm to 2.5mm audio cable

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