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Philips Fidelio T1

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The premium area of the true wireless market is competitive, and the Philips Fidelio T1 aren’t quite up to the level of their closest rivals. While they hit the mark on the sound front, the design is cumbersome and may cause some a degree of discomfort, and there are more effective noise-cancelling earphones available. Pros Stylish looks Entertaining sound Good connectivity Cons Bulky, not the most comfortable Susceptible to sound leakage Better noise cancellers for less money Battery doesn’t last as long as claimed App could be more comprehensive Availability UK RRP: £249.99 USA TBC Europe TBC Canada TBC Australia TBC Key Features Google Fast Pair Quick first-time pairing with Android devices Adaptive ANC Can adapt ANC performance on the fly Bluetooth Supports Bluetooth 5.2 with SBC, AAC and LDAC codecs Introduction Following years in the darkness of licensing limbo, Philips’ Fidelio audio branch has risen to its former standing, the s...

Treblab Z7 Pro

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The Treblab Z7 Pro offer balanced sound for the price, in an over-ear design that keeps things simple. They’re comfortable to wear over extended periods, plus add in a generous battery life and these are a solid, affordable set of headphones all-round. Pros Good sound for the price Comfortable to wear for long periods Big battery life Cons ANC isn’t best in class Gesture controls aren’t perfect No EQ support Key Features Water resistance IPX4 protection against sweat and water AptX-HD Supports high-quality Bluetooth audio streaming Hybrid noise cancelling Six-mic setup to remove noises and filter through sound Introduction The Treblab Z7 Pro are over-ear headphones that promise to deliver a comfortable design and big sound for a fraction of the price of big-hitting models from the likes of Sony , B&W and Sennheiser. Coming in at just under $160, the Z7 Pro deliver active noise cancellation, smart gesture controls and a pretty impressive 45 hours’...

Technics EAH-A800

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An impressive pair of noise-cancelling headphones, the EAH-A800 convince in all areas. They come stacked with features, the deliver high-quality sound, noise-cancelling is excellent, and the battery life is brilliant. The Technics are noise-cancellers of a very high calibre. Pros Tremendous battery life High-quality sound Impressive noise cancellation Great wireless connection Comfortable to wear Cons Sony over-ears offer more rounded performance Availability UK RRP: £299 USA TBC Europe RRP: €349 Canada TBC Australia TBC Key Features Acoustic Control Chamber Controls flow of air within the driver for precise bass and spacious sound Bluetooth multipoint pairing Connect to two devices at once Introduction Technics’ latest over-ear headphones were teased at CES 2021, and their arrival a year later has come in a fruitful period for premium headphones. Bose launched its QuietComfort 45 towards the tail end of 2021, Bowers & Wilkins is pre...