Dan
The most complete wireless headphones on the market
The Nothing Headphone (1) is a truly complete wireless headphone. I've tried many headphones that cost significantly more, and they all seemed to have at least one major drawback.Let's start with the sound. Out of the box, they sound somewhat veiled and warm. The treble is relaxed relative to the bass and mids. Surprisingly, the bass isn't excessive, and the mids are well tuned. However, I bought these knowing I wasn't going to settle for the stock tuning. The built-in 8-band parametric EQ is a huge advantage over the competition, which typically offers only fixed-band graphic EQs or, at best, a limited 5-band parametric EQ like the Sennheiser HDB 630. The Moondrop Edge 2 appears to be the only wireless headphone that surpasses these with a 10-band parametric EQ, but its ANC, microphone quality, app refinement, quality control, and build quality aren't on the same level as Nothing's.After dialing in the sound with the parametric EQ, these headphones sound excellent. There are still a few adjustments I'd like to make, but the EQ, while far superior to any fixed-band graphic EQ, still has center-frequency limitations for each band. Overall, I was able to achieve a sound signature that I enjoy more than what I've been able to get from much more expensive headphones using their companion apps, with the exception of the Sennheiser HDB 630. Both the HDB 630 and the Nothing Headphone (1) sound fantastic to my ears after EQ, but the Headphone (1) is significantly cheaper, better built, more comfortable, and offers slightly better ANC, transparency mode, and call quality.Comfort is also very good. They aren't quite as comfortable as my Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, but they're noticeably more comfortable than the Sony WH-1000XM6. The ear pads have plenty of depth, so my ears don't touch the drivers or experience any pressure. The clamping force is secure without being excessive, unlike the AirPods Max. The headband padding is also adequate, and I didn't notice any significant hot spots. These are a slightly heavier pair of headphones, though, so you're always aware that you're wearing them.The ANC is excellent. It suppresses background noise very effectively without introducing any noticeable hiss. Once music starts playing, outside distractions virtually disappear. Transparency mode is also impressive. Everything sounds natural, although just slightly less clear than real life. I can comfortably hold a conversation while wearing them.The controls are another highlight. I really like the roller button, which provides satisfying tactile feedback for volume adjustments while also functioning as a play/pause control and ANC/transparency toggle. The paddle switch is genius, allowing you to scrub through tracks, skip songs, and answer or end phone calls. The customizable button is also useful—I have mine set to launch Siri with a single press and mute the microphone during phone calls with a press and hold.These headphones include all the features I look for in a modern wireless headset. Bluetooth multipoint lets me stay connected to both my iPhone and MacBook simultaneously, and spatial audio with head tracking is available when I want a more immersive experience while watching videos. Battery life is excellent, delivering over 35 hours with ANC enabled and up to 80 hours with ANC turned off. Finally, the microphone quality is excellent, doing a great job of reducing background noise while keeping my voice clear during calls.At $230 on sale, these headphones are honestly both surprising and refreshing. It's almost embarrassing for the competition that they outperform every other wireless headphone I've tried overall. A large part of that comes down to the onboard 8-band parametric EQ, but it's the combination of excellent sound (after EQ), thoughtful features, strong usability, and competitive pricing that makes the Nothing Headphone (1) such an impressive package.Ver másVer menos
4 personas la encontraron útil
