Looks like Amazon is getting into the Wireless earphone sector. The hands-free Alexa, which also supports Siri and Google Assistant. Bose Active Noise Reduction Technology. There's a lot to like about Amazon's first true wireless earphones. Dubbed the Echo Buds ($130), they have a sweat-resistant design that's ideal for workouts, 5 hours of battery life with up to 20 with the charging case, an in-ear design with three sizes of included ear tips for a comfortable seat, and an audio passthrough feature that lets you hear the world around you. So are you on board with the Echo Buds?
Sony's WH-1000XM3 ($230) are considered the best noise-canceling headphones on the market. Now they're bringing the same tech to the wireless earbud space. The WF-1000XM3 are powered by a QN1e processor, a sibling to the WH's QN1. Dual microphones. One feed-forward and one feed-back to help get rid of unwanted noises, while the 0.24" driver creates amazing full sound. You'll get about six hours of battery life per charge, with a total of 24 available with the charging case, and they come in silver or black.
Truly wireless earphones are becoming the norm, but if you would rather have something sleek and sophisticated as opposed those iPhone white ear dongles, the E8 earphones from Bang & Olufsen ($299) are your choice. Made with premium materials like leather, aluminum, stainless steel in stealth black, the earphones have captured the attention to detail you expect from this brand, with features including a Digital Signal Processor that lets you adjust the EQ and gain from within an app, a built-in microphone for taking calls, and an adjustable Transparency Mode that lets you hear the world around you with a simple tap. The rechargeable earphones offer a playtime of four hours, with an extra eight provided by the leather, micro USB charging case. They come in 4 different color styles to choose from.
Sony has unveiled a new line of sports headphones geared towards your active lifestyle. Among them are the Sony WF-SP700N splash-proof earbuds ($179), the first wireless noise-canceling sports headphones on the market. Perfect for use in noisy environments, the earbuds were tested in real workouts and are designed to perform through sweat and splashes. They also come with a one-touch-open charging case that provides up to three hours of music playback when fully charged while the case holds two more three-hour charges for powering up on-the-go. Comes in 4 different colors to choose from. Work with Google Assistant and have Bluetooth hands free calling.
These were designed with portability in mind, am I right? The Master & Dynamic x Zero Halliburton Headphone Kit ($750) combines high end audio tools with the most trusted name is travel cases. Only 200 units were made, and each includes a pair of Master & Dynamic's MH40 Over Ear headphones, or their equally impressive MH30 On Ear headphones. Also included is a matching metal headphone stand, the new MM800 Boom Mic, all the pertinent accessories, and a sleek aluminum case from the go-to brand for protective luggage, Zero Halliburton. Top notch sound, design, and portability for the serious music lover. Plus, look how stylish these look and I'm sure the sound is just as great. They're also available in an assorted colors as well.
Wired headphones are still around and still a pain in the ass. Your constantly untangling the wires or they get caught on something and it pulls the headphones from your ears. Such a pain! Earin Wireless Earbuds ($200) promises to do away with all of that. Marketed as the smallest, wireless earbuds available on the market. The two earbuds work together to function as one Bluetooth headphone set; no cables, no attachments just high quality audio sound thanks to balanced armature speakers.
It also comes with a compact capsule design to store your earbuds and also doubles as a charger. So not only does it make it easy to travel with but it charges automatically - so they're ready when you are.
