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These earphones provide good-quality, clear-sounding audio for the money, but they’re not the best fit for all occasions, though. The microphonic cable and some unusual in-driver noise heard during testing suggest they’re not a great fit for exercise our super outdoorsy use. Pros Above average tonal balance Serves an increasingly specialist crowd High-spec integrated DAC Cons Hard-sounding low treble and upper mids Microphonic cable Just-OK sound scale and width Key Features USB-C cable This is an old-school style of earphone, but it’s not wise for wired portable sets to use 3.5mm jacks anymore, so this one as USB-C 3-button remote There’s a triple-button in-line remote with an integrated microphone, for handsfree calls and music control 24-bit DAC As a USB headphone, the E80D has a DAC by design, one that can handle 24-bit audio Introduction The SoundMagic E80D represent the return of an old favourite. SoundMagic used to be one of Trusted Review...

These earphones provide good-quality, clear-sounding audio for the money, but they’re not the best fit for all occasions, though. The microphonic cable and some unusual in-driver noise heard during testing suggest they’re not a great fit for exercise our super outdoorsy use. Pros Above average tonal balance Serves an increasingly specialist crowd High-spec integrated DAC Cons Hard-sounding low treble and upper mids Microphonic cable Just-OK sound scale and width Key Features USB-C cable This is an old-school style of earphone, but it’s not wise for wired portable sets to use 3.5mm jacks anymore, so this one as USB-C 3-button remote There’s a triple-button in-line remote with an integrated microphone, for handsfree calls and music control 24-bit DAC As a USB headphone, the E80D has a DAC by design, one that can handle 24-bit audio Introduction The SoundMagic E80D represent the return of an old favourite. SoundMagic used to be one of Trusted Review...