Welcome to the Audio Gear category on our blog. In a world where the quality of sound can profoundly impact our experience with devices, it’s crucial to get your audio gear right. This section delves into various types of audio solutions designed for mobile users, from the casual listener to the audiophile, and even the dedicated gamer. Below are the key subcategories we cover, accompanied by the brands that set the benchmark in each domain.
Relevant Brands: Apple, Sony, Jabra, Bose, Samsung
Cut the cord and experience complete freedom with True Wireless Earbuds. If you’re looking to eliminate ambient noise, Active Noise-Cancelling (ANC) earbuds from brands like Sony and Bose offer an immersive sound experience. Apple’s AirPods Pro sets a standard in the ANC segment, while Jabra and Samsung offer compelling alternatives.
Relevant Brands: Bose, Sony, Sennheiser, Skullcandy, Beats by Dre
Whether you’re after the expansive soundstage of over-ear headphones or the compact convenience of on-ear models, this subcategory covers them all. From the noise-cancelling prowess of Bose and Sony to the signature sound profiles of Sennheiser and Beats, find out which headphone type and brand suits you best.
Relevant Brands: HyperX, Razer, Logitech, SteelSeries, Corsair
For the gamers among us, gaming headsets offer the competitive advantage of immersive sound and clear voice communication. Brands like HyperX and Razer lead the pack with headsets designed for long gaming sessions, featuring surround sound and noise-cancelling microphones.
Relevant Brands: Aftershokz, Vidonn, Pyle
If you prioritise situational awareness or have particular hearing needs, bone conduction earphones provide an alternative way to experience sound. Brands like Aftershokz are renowned for their innovative designs that allow you to hear your surroundings while listening to audio.
Relevant Brands: Jaybird, JBL, Beats by Dre, Anker
When you’re breaking a sweat, you need earphones that can keep up. This subcategory focuses on the rugged, water-resistant, and comfortable options suitable for active lifestyles. Whether it’s the secure fit of Jaybird earphones or the powerful sound of JBL, we’ve got your athletic audio needs covered.
So there you have it—a comprehensive guide to the intricate world of mobile audio gear. Whether you’re commuting, gaming, running, or simply chilling, this category aims to provide you with the most relevant, objective, and in-depth information to help you make the right choice for your audio experience. Dive in and let the sound move you!
I reviewed the Jabra Elite 75t back in 2019 and loved them; they were perfect for my fitness focussed needs. A year later, I reviewed the flagship Jabra Elite 85t, which I was equally impressed with. I review a lot of earbuds, and I have around six pairs in rotation that suit my personal needs….
The Sony LinkBuds S are the first earbuds I have had a chance to review from Sony. They were announced in May 2022. Even though these share the same name as the original LinkBuds, they are not alike. The original LinkBuds had that weird open-ring concept that allows you to have conversations and be environmentally…
Final is a renowned Japanese brand known for its audiophile-grade earphones and headphones. They have traditionally focussed on wired overhead headphones and in-ear earphones covering a wide spectrum of price points. The Final E1000 earphones can be bought for just £15, but on the other end of the spectrum, you have the A8000 earphones at…
The Edifier WH950NB ANC headphones are the latest launch from Edifier and their new flagship ANC headphones which I assume replace the ageing W860NB. The Edifier WH950NB borders on premium-priced products, but they have sensibly priced them well below options from top brands, including Sony’s WH-1000XM5 or the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700. Specification Design…
I previously reviewed the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro and loved them, I still recommend them now. Recently, Anker launched the Soundcore Liberty 4, these are not the Pro model, but they seem to be the direct replacement for the Liberty 3 Pro. Perhaps a Pro model will come at a later date, but if…
I reviewed the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 a few months ago, and I loved them and still use them today. I was already a big fan of the original FreeBuds Pro, so the Pro 2 were inevitably going to be good earbuds. I didn’t review the Freebuds 4i, but I did review the Freebuds 4…
Having previously been impressed with the Marshall Emberton II, and I have recently been checking out their first pair of active noise-cancelling earbuds, the Motif ANC. These are premium-priced earbuds with the quintessential Marshal design. Specification Design and Fit There is not really a great deal you can do to make earbuds look good,…
The Apple AirPod Pro earbuds are a significant investment with an RRP of £239, though you can get them cheaper on Amazon for around £190. Unfortunately, like all true wireless earbuds, you have three separate parts, the case and two earbuds, and each one of them is easy to lose. If you lose one of…
Khadas’ Tea is a brilliant new ultra-slimline high-resolution headphone amplifier designed to work seamlessly with an iPhone 12 or higher. Specification Type: USB DAC + Headphone Amplifier + Bluetooth Model: Khadas Chipset: Sabre ESS ES9281AC Pro Bluetooth: Qualcomm QCC5125 Amplifier: Amplifier RT6863D (Buffer Stage) Frequency range: 20 – 40 000Hz Compatibility: PCM up to 32bit/768kHz…
The Edifier W240TN is the latest pair of ANC earbuds in the ever-growing list of Edifier earbuds. A quick scan of Amazon shows at least seven different TWS earbuds from Edifier. The new W240TN sit somewhere in the upper middle of Edifiers range, albeit still quite cheap at just £80. It is only the NeoBud…
Soundcore by Anker has launched its first pair of sleep earbuds. These join a small but growing list of in-ear devices that aim to help sleep, predominantly by reducing external noise. I have had these earbuds for a bit over a week, but I was unfortunately not provided the beta APK for the Soundcore app…
The Huawei FreeBuds Pro were probably my favourite earbuds back in 2020. There was something I just loved about them, and I think at the time they offered an excellent balance of price, ANC performance and sound quality, making them more appealing than premium-priced options from Apple, Bose and Sony. I am also not overly…