Bose QuietComfort 25
Bose QuietComfort 25 Test the headphones that will take your world
Performing active noise reduction and wearing comfort, the new headphones Bose QuietComfort takes almost spot on.
The QuietComfort 25 is a brand new headband headphones Bose noise reduction which replaces the popular QC15. It marks the arrival of color in the highly monochromatic world of the American brand. Gone are the stark black and silver-gray look, place in anthracite gray, matt black, night blue and turquoise.
A medley of colors for this headset that lets you control your smartphones and other Apple-branded tablet from the remote control located on the detachable cable. Hopefully the sound is as colorful as the QC25.
The hallmark of the range QuietComfort is its system of active noise reduction. It is renowned for the quality of the latter and in the light of our tests, the new QC25 nothing wrong. When you turn and you are listening to music, the hubbub surrounding conversations or music in malls evaporate to leave you one-on-one with your songs.
Comfort side (yes, it's in the product name) is a faultless. The arch is well padded, do not press the top of the skull and it keeps the helmet correctly. The inside of the headphones is sufficiently soft and no pressure around the ear. Headphones (circum aural) turn and pivot towards the headband to accommodate the helmet in his semi-hard case.
Practice to avoid degrading the bus, 300 euros the piece, it would be a shame that it takes a hit (fatal) in a backpack or purse. In case you find a flight adapter and can even wrap itself detachable cable, a little too late for our
For better sound, noise reduction is required
Like the Headphones QC20i the QC25 streams your songs or not you noise reduction. Thus, if the AAA battery (24 hours measured autonomy) did you down, you can still listen to your playlists and take calls on your iPhone 6 brand new without removing it from the bag. However, as we found on the ear headphones brand, the sound is much better when you enable the removal of surrounding noise.
Probably because it boosts the signal (from + 0.5 to 5 dB according to the frequency), the high mids and treble become more present and bass do not move too much. Our tests curves are clear: without noise reduction, sound is dull, the spatial vagueness, in short, the result is unpleasant.
And you have to push the volume to hear something. With is better. Both from the point of view of the definition, accuracy or spatialization. Best of all, you will preserve your hearing as well as you can significantly reduce the volume of the source.
Personally, we have used the same without music, just to isolate us in the OpenSpace of writing. Where flying drones, where the PC break down sometimes loudly, and where some of our colleagues love to imitate the barking horns and time to time.
Good modern, less traditional
The QC25 is comfortable with most modern music. Whatever the style, metal to techno through the R'n'B and pop it out. We still had to increase a tad acute for our test pieces find their colors.
For classical and jazz, it is already less comfortable and you have to play to find the equalizer sometimes shiny brass, sometimes hear the sound of brushes on a snare drum. But be careful not to have too heavy a hand on the Equalization since the helmet responds very well for the best but sometimes for the worse.
Excess bass, treble eaten by mediums, it leaves no room for approximation in the settings.
Random and momentary interruption of programs ...
QC25 on the head, we surveyed the Paris metro, lobbies of buildings, driveways shopping centers and, many times, we were faced with the same phenomenon: a sudden and short sound interruption.
By reproducing these conditions, we found that the cut occurred when a door slammed violently or that we were in the air stream. In our tests with the QC20i we had already noticed the sound popping sounds when the automatic doors of the Paris metro were closing.
But there is more "serious". No doubt, the microphones to analyze and cancel unwanted frequencies for noise reduction are too sensitive ... We interviewed Bose about it and waiting for a response. We will update our article based on the information and clarifications provided by the brand.
In addition, when the battery is about to let go, you are not prevented by a small sound in the headphones. The green LED in the switch blinks well but with the helmet on the head, not easy to see. Another indication, the sound hatch and gives the impression that the QC25 will make the soul. The first time, it surprises a little!
The QuietComfort 25 is a good successor to the QC15. Active noise reduction is still significant and transparent. Too bad Bose does not deliver a rechargeable battery with a helmet, or better, a removable and rechargeable USB battery.
His side, there is coldness rendering feature of Bose ... provided to enable the reduction. No, the sound has trouble breathing and rendering suffers. It helps out the time to find a battery, but nothing more. One area for improvement for the next generation?
V-Moda XS Headphones
V-Moda XS Test
The V-Moda XS is a pair of headphones that is the direct result of the Crossfade M-100, which offers a deep, rich bass in a smaller, compact form.
The original look will not suit everyone but if you look beyond, these headphones are designed to last and provide a fantastic sound quality.
As Crossfade M-100 headphones, the XS has a look inspired by the roots to the V-Moda fashion. The style of predominantly industrial metal body means you're never going to take it by mistake for one of your thousands of pairs of headphones.
Essentially a shrunken pair of M-100, these headphones are available in the same black or matt white metal, stained with the latest model in bright colors that we tested and was not as aggressive and reckless than we feared the top. This is actually a rather cream on top and around the headband headphones, giving it a subtle wave.
Diamond shaped headsets include customizable metal plates that hold in place with a set screw that are rather simple to remove and replace the screw driver if you find the right size. As is now customary with the V-Moda, there is a Kevlar cord without tangles with a single button and a microphone above the cable to be closer to your mouth.
There is also a second input below the ear to connect another pair of headphones to listen to the same music. The alternate input port is covered by a small plug with a spare jack in the box in case you happen to lose it.
Wherever you lay eyes you will see examples of sumptuous quality. The extendable arms of steel, soft foam padding and padded leather headband are all excellently designed a pair of headphones.
Even the hard carrying case destyle exoskeleton that comes with a carabiner to attach it to your bag is a stylish place to store instead of carrying them in a bag. However, you can opt for the latter choice, and like the old V-Moda headphones, XS present a solid outside. V-Moda has sought to make flexible and indestructible headphones, so probably also take the blow against our abuse.
If you like the headphones that fit the shape, they fulfill their role. V-Moda speaks of minimizing the gap between the head and the headband to offer a less bulky appearance - which can prove to be a problem with the headphones that cover the ear - and this time, the company managed to accomplish its mission.
They definitely embrace the head without putting you uncomfortable without disturbing you. XS weighs only 195g, making them very light. To be worn for long trips and days at the office, we can confirm that they are designed to be worn for long periods without causing any discomfort.
sound quality
Under the outside which is largely covered with metal, there are boxes of 40mm which are estimated at an impressive expansion 5-30,00Hz. Not long enough to see that the XS can not cope with the heat, the width and lively sound of high M-100. That said, it still manages to give excellent results.
The bass is definitely in the foreground, but in a way that does not overload the sound signature excellently balanced. The correct answer treble and middle impressive shine even when you move from music to film, 3D sound is surprisingly well-rounded, which creates a great sense of depth. The carté and definition is not great, but this is a minor criticism has held the otherwise solid overall performance.
XS headphones fail in noise isolation. If you hope to wear them and cover the outside on the way to work, then you will be disappointed. Like the Sennheiser Momentum On-ear, they deliver a losing battle and if you increase the volume to address the problem, they gnaw audio, not to mention the fact that it is one thing clear to avoid for your ears.
conclusion
V-Moda headphones XS are fantastic in many ways and are a prime example of how to make a premium headset. Aesthetically, they offer something different, being comfortable to wear, with the slim profile and remain faithful to the excellent sound of V-Moda allowing it to acquire a growing reputation.
In terms of alternatives that can provide most of the qualities that this product offers, the obvious choice is the Momentum-ear headphones from Sennheiser is. With a price of about € 199, it has both an elegant appearance as satisfying sound. It also suffers from the same problems of sound insulation, which makes it very suitable for noisy rides. Both products are undoubtedly excellent supra-aural headphones options below 200 €.
The V-Moda XS is an excellent pair of headphones "on-ear" (the ear), the single fault which is its inability to cover the sound outside.
Pros: With a still unusual design and good sound performance, the V-Moda XS offers many advantages in a reduced size.
Negatives: We regret the relatively low sound insulation and clarity can be a bit below what we used to hear in the brand.
Plantronics BackBeat Pro
Plantronics BackBeat Pro Test
Plantronics has encountered in the past with great success to Bluetooth headsets producing devices like Backbeat Go 2 and more recently BackBeat Fit. BackBeat Pro with the manufacturer finally abandoned the small sizes and offers this time a real helmet to enjoy his music both in transport at the gym.
Design and Comfort: a downright stylish helmet!
The BackBeat Pro offers a nicely thought out design, a black padded plastic with only a small metallic accent. The headphones are circular and wide shape, with the inner usefully labeled L or R indicating the side.
The arch is also padded, and metal arms each have a stop clip to block the headphones when they are set to your head. They are comfortable when applied on the head, and wearing them for a long time was not a problem during the test phases.
Each listener is divided integrates various control buttons also between a wide, rigid circle, a large button, and smaller rather ordered. The left earpiece has a Play / Pause button, a button to manage the music, and a small switch to activate the active noise reduction. There is also a USB port and one auxiliary port 3.5mm.
The right earpiece has a button with the Answer / End buttons for phone calls, a control knob for volume which acts separately from the device, a button to turn on or off the helmet, and last who can either temporarily disable the ANC and increase the surrounding sounds or set the microphone to break during calls. Overall this is all really well thought out and intuitive to use. A good point for this model.
Features and connectivity
The BackBeat Pro can maintain a connection to two devices in addition to Bluetooth. The transition between the devices is fluid and there are no problems to move from its tablet to his laptop during the journey that leads us to work, while maintaining a connection with the phone.
If you have a Bluetooth Class 1 device, the BackBeat Pro can operate beyond 100 meters. In addition to the advantage of the wireless, the BackBeat Pro offers built-in sensors that can automatically stop or play a song when you turn or remove the helmet.
Note that these sensors also allow the unit to automatically sleep after a period of inactivity to preserve battery life.
the best headphones ever, Plantronics BackBeat Pro says that can play music for more than 24 hours with the active noise cancellation function engaged. Daily tests prove it, holding the fact that I have not had to charge more than once in a week.
Impressive figure that you can increase up to 60 hours if you do not activate the function of active noise cancellation. When not in use, the BackBeat Pro goes to sleep mode, and Plantronics claims that the battery then does not need to be charged for 6 months.
Headphones can also work very simply through a wired connection to the 3.5mm cable included, which also includes a remote control and a microphone so you can easily manage its tracks and answer calls even when the device does has more battery.
To continue in the accessories, it will be noted that the headset comes with a Micro-USB cable for charging and a carrying pouch. It seems very durable, with a roomy interior will also arrange for your smartphone, for example.
Active noise reduction
The active noise cancellation microphones used to measure external noise, and generating a reverse wave while listening to music. The active noise cancellation technology BackBeat Pro headphones work well, reducing or eliminating outside noise such as heavy vents of the metro.
Obviously, it is not yet at the level of what could be achieved with a Bose QuietComfort 25, for example, but it's still significant if you often use your headphones outdoors.
If you need to hear the ads in a subway station or airport, the Mute button on the right earpiece reduces the audio volume of your music or podcast to a minimum and recovered outside the actively using microphones .
dropoff window Result, so you do not need to turn off your headphones or remove them from your ears. It is also convenient if someone comes to talk to you while you listen to your music on the subway.
You can also completely disable the function of active noise cancellation and only enough for you to passive reduction achieved through the large pads headphones.
performances
The sound performance is really correct, especially for a Bluetooth headset, but certainly not reach the best current wired models. The headset offers powerful bass and deep for a good immersion in your music. The signature is rather aggressive and sometimes lacks a bit of heat, but it is clearly in the current trend and should Plantronics without much trouble finding takers.
In the idea, it still makes me think of the Beats Wireless, unlike the Plantronics model is slightly heavier. The Sony MDR-10RBT offers her a little softer on him.
Of course, judge the sound quality of a helmet is still quite subjective, and many people probably prefer rendering BackBeat Pro models listed above.
conclusion
If you are looking for a new Bluetooth headset to the rather stylish design, but do not want to be one more person with Beats on the head, this new Plantronics BackBeat Pro is a very good alternative.
It offers a relatively comfortable, very honest sound performance and a lot of interesting features. Add to this intuitive controls and a huge autonomy, and you have the recipe for a very good headphones.
A little more expensive than Sony MDR-10RBT but cheaper than the Beats Wireless or the new Bose SoundLink Bluetooth, your biggest challenge will be to make a choice!
Positives: The Plantronics BackBeat Pro offers Bluetooth and active noise reduction, good comfort superb autonomy. The sound performance is also more than adequate and a carrying case is included.
Cons: A little heavy with its 360g and the signature sound will perhaps not suitable for all.
Determined to continue his invasion multimedia sector, B & W continues to decline its range of mobile headsets P. P7 is the largest of three references by the manufacturer putting emphasis on insulation and comfort.
Ergonomics: the chair club nomadic helmets
P5 and P3, were both in-ear headphones, which had just landed on the pinna. P7 for its part circum pure, and does not in half measures, the least we can say.
P7 with its luxury product airs, is a leather more endorsements. Built on a steel chromed steel base rather aesthetic with very sculpted lines, the headband and ear cups provide a truly voluptuous together. The finish is still sharp. Can not find the slightest ill-fitting element, whether cut or fixed.
The pads earphones, always magnetized and therefore easily replaceable, abandon the flat format Supra models to return to a more traditional cut. The shape memory foam is still in the game, leather covered, ensuring good contact to the skull and a well-distributed support.
More Y cable here. It is housed in the left ear, repeating the elbow connector system housed inside the frame that better protects the connector. B & W took the place offered by the circum size to house a hinged outlet, much easier to handle.
Two cables are provided: a first, standard and universal, and a second with Remote and Mic. The basic functions are compatible with all smartphones, but the playback control is usable only on iOS / OSX.
Due to congestion increased P7 remains hinged and foldable. The cover provided is not rigid but still thick. A proper balance between the limited volume and good protection of the craft. Jack adapter is included.
Audio: max to mediums
Speaker is often called the quality of sound from B & W "soft". A term that suits well enough to P7 also.
Not very solid bass, P7 sounds still pretty hot. I must say that the highs are clearly behind, but present nonetheless, and mediums emphasized. The difference is played on only a few dB, nothing is exaggerated, everything is spread out over the entire spectrum so that only the general listening profile is influenced. So beware, this helmet is accurate but it does not always mean at first.
Inevitably, the voices found in more than flattered, and a lot of acoustic recordings, the headset reproduces quite voluptuous sound atmosphere. Neutral fans against risk by being a little disappointed. On more electrical / electronic music, but it's also nice attention to the quality of the mix if the bass is enhanced too, this can become stifling!
The sensation of heat is probably slightly enhanced by a small visible harmonic distortion in the lower spectrum (only 2%). It's light and it quickly disappears as soon as you climb a few Hz. The accuracy is against there and it is easy to find space in the mix once resituated treble. The stage width is very good on a closed nomadic necessarily less extensive than on a real hi-fi headphones so.
Traces of square waves are excellent against. The P7 has an explosive reactivity without effeminacy.
conclusion
Even in a world where helmets 200-300 € have become legion, to spend more than € 400 for headphones may seem to many a folly. However, the Bowers & Wilkins P7 is really a high-end headphones that should accompany you for many years.
Offering a great finish, stylish design and outstanding comfort, the new model B & W is especially a sound reproducing monster to your favorite songs. Its size makes it especially suitable for headphones listening at home or in the office, but no matter where you want to use it, it should satisfy you completely.
Positives: A full sound with warm bass and powerful, but also very accurate and detailed treble. Passive insulation is excellent as the design and comfort of P7.
Cons: Its price.
In a nutshell: The new Bowers & Wilkins headphones offer very large benefits. Combining an elegant dress and graceful design with its powerful and precise, this is an ideal candidate for our Top headphones.
Sennheiser CX 685Good sports headphones must also operate in continuous use in extreme training sessions well and properly. But we can already tell: The CX 685 Sports is the effect a real sports fan! We have tested it and show whether the CX 685 Sports is the right headset for your everyday workout.
Sennheiser has with the currently latest version of its sports headphones line, the CX 685
Made sport best work. Individually, handsome and yet his use Remaining faithful, the headset combines the best aspects which have been acquired through decades of experience in collaboration with Adidas.
The headphones are in fact the third generation of the Sennheiser Adidas Sports Headphones line and were gradually perfected as required.
+ Very well suited for running
+ Perfect sports headphones
Color and Design
The blue color of the ear pads and cable converge well with the silver frame of the headphones. Stylisch has seen so Sennheiser made a 180 degree turn to its predecessors. Its predecessor, the CX 680 Sports, was in fact in a classic yellow-black tone, stylish seen quite differently conceived as the new CX 685 Sports. The extremely appealing mix of colors but comes and see for good!
Features and performance of the CX685 Sports
Sennheiser CX685 be TransportboxAngeliefert Sports headphones in a large kennel, which includes an incredible number of extras. So ear adapters in sizes small, medium and large provided, use a cleaning tool and also a cable clip, which prevent swinging around the headphone cable while running and create the best sound in everyday workout is. Of course, not carrying case, which is of course mitinbegriffen in the purchase price is missing.
With a comfortable and secure slide-to-fit retention system of Adidas headphones are offering enjoyable trainings both indoor and outdoor applications. The pleasant contact pressure of the headphones and easily manageable fixing the earphone can quickly forget that you even wearing headphones at all times. If they are properly fixed, so the headphones for hours sitting across fixed in the ear, slipping in any way or even fall out.
Not much less important is the fact that Sennheiser has its headphone cord reinforced again. With a para-aramid enclosure and use of flexible and shock absorbing material, the headphone cable are now built durable and robust. Even the most extreme weather conditions in the freezing cold or the strongest rain can not harm the CX 685 Sports thus. The earphone internal moisture protection system protects itself namely welding reliably. And after the workout, the headphones can be easily cleaned under running water
Can be connected to the headphones almost every player. Whether MP3 player, IPod, IPad or IPhone, even with AV systems in fitness centers, the CX 685 Sports compatible.
Sound and Acoustics
Seen Technically sound, the CX 685 Sports a better price for his sound transducer is which reproduces sounds very convincing and detaillgetreu. He thereby has a somewhat charming warm character with a punchy, but not to over-emphasized bass image. Highs and mids come across very clear and precise.
Anyone who would like to concentrate on delivering his workout, which is fully and completely recommend the CX 685 Sports. Its enclosed design ensures namely an extremely high Geräuschabdämmung can be dammed reliably through which outside noise. The CX 685 Sports is therefore ideal in the indoor area, especially in the gym, of course, also in low-traffic areas where one is not necessarily dependent on outside noise.
Conclusion - Excellent sports headphones for indoor and (low traffic) Outdoor area
The Sennheiser CX 685 Sports is a successful development of the Sennheiser Adidas sports headphones line. The improved durability through the use of para-aramid reinforced cable, its sound and its intensified Geräuschabdämmung thus speak in many ways for the CX 685 Sports. Like its predecessor, the CX 680 Sports, the headset has been specially designed namely for the sport.
All in all, predecessor and successor, but not so much like one would think. During the CX 680 Sports has an extension cord with an external volume control and built-in microphone and an open design - (thus ideally suited for outdoor sports) -, the CX are especially recommended for those 685 Sports, which like in the gym studio or in traffic poorer areas want to experience fully enjoy your music at the gym. Because of its excellent Geräuschabdämmung get extremely rare outside noises in the ear, so that a genuine clearer and brighter sound can be created.
Its improved design specifically by the para-aramid reinforced wordenen headphone cable also speak for the CX 685 Sports. Who is extremely concerned about longevity and durability of its sport headphones, should better successor model - namely the discussed in our test headphones, grab the CX 685 Sports in sports headphone line.
Use and ergonomics
I use it mainly for mixing but also to listen to mp3 nomad traveling. I was looking primarily a sturdy helmet with the best passive attenuation.
At first I thought about starting helmets with anti active noise technology even if they are not great for the mix, and then I had the opportunity to try it in the store and just stunning! headphones attenuate ambient noise ALL the store, I was immediately conquered malgres the high price, 250 euros. I hesitated with the Pioneer HDJ 2000 but also mitigation level is still well above the sennheiser so I left it.
The helmet fits well to the shape of the head and ears, small gene after several hours of pressure-uses on the side of the ears, but nothing too bad. The headphones are a bit small it looks like it may fall if you shake your head too but in reality it holds well.
solidity
Finission impeccable, aluminum hull and the atrium door, only the headband is plastic so it seems rather robust. The cable is a bit short, AC spiral would have been great but it's not too annoying. The son out of each earpiece seem a little fragile, I peru than pulling you accidentally pulls the thread, but I think they are so off we can replace them.
audio Quality
The sound is very good, with crystal-clear treble and well pronounced midrange, lacks can be a little low but it's still very decent.
overall Guest
For me it is one of the best headphones on the market, both in sound qualitée as for aténuation. I use also home to rest my ears, it hides all the breakdowns noises Appliances camera and the computer, a real bohneur. I have yet to test it club mix but I'd edict.
Only gripe size headphones, a bit small for my taste but it the go a little more in movible mix when triturated in every sense.
The rest is a little quibble, I strongly advice
Turtle Beach EarForce i60
Turtle Beach has designed two headsets for Xbox One with Microsoft. Today we are testing the cheapest, the Ear Force X0 Four, which sits right across from a major competitor: RIG Plantronics reference our buying guide.
Ergonomics: thought for the Xbox One
Turtle Beach continues to manufacture simple helmets, and it works well. Again, the brand proposes a model coated with matt black plastic earpieces are rimmed with a discreet green border, the only detail that could make us think about the Xbox One.
There are no major complaints about the materials, mainly plastic, are of good quality, assembly and finishing are correct. The ear pads are covered with mesh, a braided fabric which promotes ventilation and prevents hot shots.
Although it is not really pliable, the atria can swivel flat, which is always convenient to carry it on their shoulders and put away in a drawer. But storage cover point.
Attention weak point at the cable, not removable and only thought to use proximity with the joystick. It's a shame, with only 95 cm long, connect it to a computer is very uncomfortable, which limits the oven X0 purely xBox use.
To continue compatibility issues off console, connect to a phone announced is certainly supported by the presence of a microphone, but no command to control the smartphone.
Let's get this party on ergonomics a good point that should delight Xbox users: Turtle Beach Ear Force X0 Oven comes with the official Xbox One adapter with a value of € 23. It allows - with little to lose in order - to adjust the sound of chat without moving the hands of the joystick.
This command that powers the headset is all the more satisfying it is well built and is one with the joystick. A small update of the latter will still be expected (see box).
Audio: Lack of linearity
Yes, here there is no "22.2 channels" or other "vibrant" ear, but just stereo, true stereo ... and that's not bad.
The frequency response curve reveals a rather round helmet in severe without the bass are impressive; which gives a pleasant enough heat in music and a nice dip in. The membranes relatively reactive, boast precision. The voices are very understandable, which is relatively high during the chats for example.
A serious problem appears instead in the high mids, around 4 kHz: a not insignificant hole tends to significantly alter the rendering, blurring this frequency area. Tires screeching, for example, are particularly discreet on this model.
Hold on tight, just after the steep descent is a peak that propels the curve from -17 dB to 7.5 dB! Which is well ahead sibilance. It's always handy to know from where the bullets, but much less enjoyable music listening.
Precision hand, if we put aside the loss in the high mids relatively harmful, it remains on something decent, with distortion below 0.5% over the entire audible spectrum.
Square waves support these remarks, since they are relatively clean and reactive: one can easily distinguish the position of different sound sources. We just regret the imbalance of the curve and highs that are too discreet.
Update the controller
We did not know it, but the handle as it works with drivers. An update is necessary for it to recognize the adapter and headset.
To this we must connect your headphones to the Xbox and the latter to the USB console before starting the operation.
conclusion
X0 Four had everything to be good: good construction and proper rendering and more accurate sound. Unfortunately, the manufacturer has made the mistake of limiting the use to Xbox because of a too short cable, which make it lose its fourth star. Xbox owners can still see a good gaming headset, thanks to the official adapter.
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