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uncompressed sound via Bluetooth, and with spatial audio from Dirac Virtuo, your favourite songs and movies gain a sense of depth and space, putting you bang in the middle of an immersive soundscape. Noises off, and on The PerL buds are equipped with Active Noise Cancelling, while the Pro use adaptive ANC, which adjusts in real-time based on your surroundings. Whether you're on a noisy train or in a loud café, distractions are tuned out effectively, and should you need to stay aware, Social Mode lets in ambient sounds for Call quality, battery life, and smart features The PerL Pro uses eight microphones and bone-conduction sensors for impressive clarity when taking calls, and also supports multipoint pairing. The battery delivers up to eight hours of play on Pro and six on the PerL, along with 24 more hours in the charging case. The buds also feature customisable touch controls, and are IPX4 rated for water resistance. Pro or PerL: What’s the dierence? While the Denon PerL earbuds are an excellent choice, the Pro version adds additional features and functions, such as aptX Lossless for true CD-quality audio, spatial audio support, Qi wireless charging, more microphones (including bone conduction tech) for superior call clarity, and multipoint pairing to switch between devices seamlessly. Pro users can also fine-tune sound using the ProEQ once their hearing profile is set, use a single earbud flexibly with dynamic primary switching, and enjoy longer battery life. quick chats or situational awareness when out and about.

If you've ever wished your earbuds could understand exactly how you hear the world, then the innovative Denon PerL and PerL Pro earbuds are your solution. Words Scott Hocking T he Denon PerL and PerL Pro true wireless ANC earbuds bring a whole new level of personalisation to audio, promising sound that's not just good, but also precisely tailored to your ears. Combining cutting-edge tech and Denon's profile based on that unique data and deliver audio based on your hearing strengths. Music can feel richer, podcasts clearer, and every beat is now finely tuned to how you actually hear (see breakout). Lossless and immersive spatial audio DENON PERL AND PERL PRO EARBUDS: This time it’s personal! Denon signature sound heritage, the PerL and PerL Pro are serious contenders in the audio space. Here's what makes them stand out from the pack.

Beyond personalisation, the Denon PerL Pro uses Qualcomm’s aptX Lossless codec for

How does Masimo Adaptive Acoustic Technology (AAT) work? Masimo AAT begins with otoacoustic emissions (OAEs), which are tiny sounds your inner ear naturally emits in response to hearing a tone. The earbuds play a sequence of test tones, which the built-in mics detect. The system then analyses the data to determine how your ears respond across different frequencies. It then crafts a custom audio profile that’s just for you. This takes only a few minutes in a quiet space, and once the setup is complete, your profile is saved to enhance all your listening with no additional tweaking required. Masimo AAT is seamless, smart, and surprisingly effective in bringing out fine detail and nuances that you may have missed before.

Truly personalised sound At the core of the Denon PerL and PerL Pro is Masimo Adaptive Acoustic Technology (AAT). This isn't an EQ setting or a trendy gimmick, it's science-backed sound customisation. The earbuds actively measure how your ears respond to different tones to create a sound

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