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TV by Ulf Kaiser 2 weeks ago

Sennheiser RS 5200

Wireless headphones for TVs equipped with hearing loss compensation

The Sennheiser RS 5200 is aimed particularly at older TV viewers and those with hearing problems. With this model, the manufacturer offers a straightforward, wireless solution that explicitly addresses the requirements of this customer group.

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In-Ear by Ulf Kaiser 3 weeks ago

Sennheiser IE 900

Audiophile in-ear headphones

The IE 900 is the audiophile crowning glory of Sennheiser's in-ear portfolio. Design expertise and precision manufacturing prove that a single dynamic full-range driver provides the potential for audiophile sound, just as it does in large over-ear headphones. The IE 900 are sound-neutral in the...

4.9

Bluetooth by Ulf Kaiser 1 month ago

Beyerdynamic Blue Byrd (2. Generation)

Neckband in-ears with Bluetooth and sound personalisation

The new Beyerdynamic Blue Byrd (2nd generation) offer convincing wearing comfort, practical high battery performance and a powerful sound image including sound personalisation at an exciting price of about 129 euros. They are therefore ideally suited for mobile and sports use.

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Bluetooth by Ulf Kaiser 2 months ago

Libratone Air+ 2

True Wireless in-ears with good speech intelligibility and practical noise cancelling

In their second generation, the Libratone Air+ again offer an attractive combination of sound quality, improved functionality and wearing comfort at an attractive price. Their range of use is quite universal and extends from mobile applications to sports and office use.

4.1

Bluetooth by Ulf Kaiser 2 months ago

Shure Aonic 215 Gen 2

True-wireless headphones for sports with a very good fit and convincing sound quality

If you're comfortable with true-wireless headphones that use an over-ear hook, then the Shure Aonic 215 Gen 2 is attractively priced, sports-ready in-ears with convincing sound quality. What's more, they can be converted to wired operation for high-resolution music listening away from compressed Bluetooth signals.

4.1

Bluetooth by Ulf Kaiser 2 months ago

LG TONE Free DFP8

True wireless headphones with ANC, Meridian signal processor and UVnano technology

The LG Tone Free DFP8 follow in the footsteps of the LG Tone Free FN7, which we praised for their good price-performance ratio. A lavish further increased functionality, including noise cancelling, high wearing comfort and convincing sound, also result in a recommendation for 2021, especially...

4.3

In-Ear by Ulf Kaiser 2 months ago

64 Audio U6t

Audiophile professional in-ear headphones with six BA drivers

First-class workmanship, superb wearing comfort and excellent sound. Although you'll have to dig deep into your pocket for the 64 Audio U6t, you'll get a professional IEM headphone with an all-round genre recommendation and genuine monitoring qualities.

4.8

Bluetooth by Ulf Kaiser 3 months ago

Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless

Fully configurable, affordable True Wireless headphones with Bluetooth 5.2 and noise cancelling

In contrast to the CX True Wireless, the new Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless model offers functional noise cancelling and a coherent, powerful sound image for an extra 30 euros. These new True Wireless earbuds also fit comfortably. These Bluetooth in-ears from Sennheiser turned out...

4.5

Bluetooth by Ulf Kaiser 3 months ago

Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC

True Wireless headphones with ANC, gesture control and Dirac sound enhancement

Functionally, the T5 II True Wireless ANC deliver a complete set of features that fulfil almost every desire: Noise cancelling, clever transparency mode, a comprehensive app connection and more. And, thanks to Dirac HD, they have a coherent and powerful sound.

4.3

Bluetooth by Ulf Kaiser 3 months ago

Nura NuraTrue

True Wireless in-ear headphones with personalised listening profile

We first became aware of the Australian manufacturer Nura in 2016 when they introduced Nuraphone headphones in a Kickstarter campaign and made it all the way to mass production (here's our review). Besides their undoubtedly innovative technology, the product also impressed us with good sound...

4.1

In-Ear by Ulf Kaiser 4 months ago

Etymotic EVO

Wired in-ear headphones with audiophile standards

Etymotic has been building in-ear headphones since 1984 and has plenty of experience in the field of acoustics and hearing aids. And for more than 20 years, the Illinois, USA-based manufacturer has been active in the field of in-ear monitoring (IEM) and during that time,...

3.6

Bluetooth by Ulf Kaiser 4 months ago

Korg NC-Q1

Over-ear headphones with noise-cancelling for semi-professional use

With the closed NC-Q1, Korg is initially targeting musicians and DJs and aims to offer them a pleasant listening environment and protection from levels that are too high with a specific combination of passive external insulation and active noise cancelling. At the same time, these...

3.3

Bluetooth by Ulf Kaiser 5 months ago

Lypertek PurePlay Z7

True Wireless in-ear headphones with Bluetooth 5.2

The new premium model among the True Wireless headphones from Lypertek is an upgraded version of the model formerly called TEVI (now - PurePlay Z3, here's the previous review). The Chinese manufacturer has set higher standards for sound quality. The PurePlay Z7 uses a hybrid...

4.3

Bluetooth by Ulf Kaiser 6 months ago

Sennheiser CX True Wireless

Low-cost True Wireless headphones with Bluetooth 5.2

These new low-cost true wireless headphones from Sennheiser go by the name CX True Wireless and, with a recommended retail price of 129 euros, are cheaper than the now discontinued CX 400BT and also remain well below the price of the Momentum True Wireless 2.

4.1

Bluetooth by Ulf Kaiser 6 months ago

Sony WF-1000XM4

True wireless headphones with ANC and lavish features

With their previous model WF-1000XM3, Sony already offered one of the most comfortable True Wireless in-ear models. Now in its fourth generation, the popular device has undergone a general overhaul - both internally and externally. Is the upgrade worth it?

4.5

Bluetooth by Ulf Kaiser 7 months ago

1more ComfoBuds Pro

True-Wireless in-ears with Bluetooth 5.0 and ANC

With the ComfoBuds Pro, 1more are targeting price-conscious users who are looking for well-equipped true-wireless headphones with noise-cancelling. Here, we see what that looks like in practice and how it sounds.

3.9

Bluetooth by Ulf Kaiser 7 months ago

1more ComfoBuds

Cheap True Wireless earbuds with Bluetooth 5.0

Along with our love of the best sound quality and sophisticated materials, there is also a high demand for inexpensive headphones for everyday use. There are hardly any young people who don't use their Smartphones in combination with headphones. With a retail price of 49...

2.8

Bluetooth by Ulf Kaiser 8 months ago

Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+

True-Wireless in-ears with convenient app control

The dynamic true-wireless Melomania 1 headphones from Cambridge Audio have been provided with a successor. The new model, Melomania 1+, uses the same dynamic drivers and identical housing that led to an impressive overall rating for their predecessor. New features added for the same price...

3.9

In-Ear by Ulf Kaiser 8 months ago

Sennheiser IE 300

High-quality wired in-ear headphones

With the IE 300 model, Sennheiser launches a wired in-ear headphone in the around 300 euros price range, aimed at buyers who are looking for a compact solution for mobile use with superior sound quality. The product is technically positioned between the Pro models IE...

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Studio by Ulf Kaiser 8 months ago

Focal Clear Mg Professional

Audiophile open over-ear headphones for professional use

The Clear Mg Professional from Focal is the successor to the Clear Professional. Those come from the French manufacturer's Professional series and are expressly aimed at professional and demanding sound engineers, while Focal offers the Clear Mg to the audiophile music lovers segment of the...

4.5
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