Astell & Kern UW100
Impressive sound and super passive noise isolation, Astell & Kern’s first true wireless in the UW100 mark out the company as a competitor at the premium end, to the likes of Sennheiser and Sony. There are areas for improvement and the buds aren’t big on features, but they make it count where audio quality is concerned. Pros Clear, detailed and natural sounding Great passive noise-isolating design Clear Ambient mode Easy to operate Cons Bluetooth connection suffers in busy areas Average call quality Quite chunky in size No IP rating Availability UK RRP: £249 USA RRP: $260 Europe RRP: €299 Key Features PNI Passive noise-isolating design minimises ambient noise in the mid- and high-frequency range AptX Adaptive Ensures signal doesn’t drop in busy areas for compatible devices AK4332 32-bit high-performance DAC Aims to deliver a clearer, more accurate and dynamic audio performance Introduction Astell & Kern’s assault on the audio marke...