Saturday, January 19, 2019

The best headphones: Jabra Elite Active 65t, Sennheiser HD6XX/HD650 and Apple AirPods Pro


The best headphones for working out: Jabra Elite Active 65t


Why you should buy them: Good sound, battery life, and waterproof functionality.

Who they’re for: Listeners who want total wireless autonomy without sacrificing sound quality or sweatproof performance.

Why we picked the Jabra Elite Active 65t:

With small extrusions emerging from otherwise understated wireless in-ears, Jabra’s Elite Active 65t look like miniature versions of the Bluetooth headsets that helped put the brand on the map. But don’t be fooled by the looks — with sweatproofing, excellent sound quality, and a myriad of useful features, these little guys beat out every other pair of headphones on the market as the best workout headphones.

The Elite Active 65t come with three sets of silicone tips and feature an ergonomic design that guarantees a good seal, which is a big reason we prefer them to other true wireless models. With outstanding comfort and excellent passive noise isolation, you get the most out of every note, and you can also lower the volume for less ear strain. Overall sound quality is solid, and sound comes through clear and balanced, with a punchy bass response and a surprisingly dynamic treble range.

Unlike their excellent — and slightly cheaper — predecessor, the Jabra Elite 65t, the Elite Active add an IP56 rating, which means they are protected from high-pressure water jets and limited dust ingress, making them perfect for virtually any excursion, and allowing you to rinse them off after particularly sweaty workouts.

In terms of juice, the Elite 65t offer 5 hours of battery life — matching the AirPods — and the included charging case adds two refills on the go. Jabra also matches many of the best features we’ve seen elsewhere in the fully wireless space, with the company’s Sound+ app that lets you adjust settings like equalization, or whether you want to use your phone’s built-in smart assistant (Siri on iOS, Google Assistant on Android) or Amazon Alexa. Sensors built into the headphones can be set to play and pause music when you remove the buds, and they can even be set to pipe in different levels of ambient sound, which is great for hearing announcements on the plane or your office mate.

But perhaps the main reason to buy the Jabra Elite Active 65t is that they always do what you want them to — and never drop the connection. When combined with the other features, it makes these some of the best true wireless buds you can buy right now.

The best headphones for Music: Sennheiser HD6XX/HD650


Why you should buy them: Audiophile sound quality from a legendary brand, in a comfortable design that is also remarkably affordable.

Who they’re for: Those who take their music listening seriously, and want an uncompromising set of headphones.

Why we picked the Sennheiser HD6XX/HD650:

Audiophiles generally agree that if you’re passionate about music, and you have a listening space that is relatively free of outside sounds, nothing beats a really good set of open-back headphones. As far as we’re concerned, you won’t find a set of open-back headphones that manage to combine superb sound quality and a reasonable price than the Sennheiser HD6XX/HD650. To be clear, these are not exactly the same models. The HD6XX is a run of the HD650 with a lower price from Massdrop, and a few physical changes, but when it comes to their audio chops, they’re identical.

Those who buy either of these headphones are in for a treat. Our reviewer didn’t hold back in their assessment of these cans’ ability to fully realize every detail of a recording, noting their “warm and rigid bass, a midrange that dips close to the ruddy colors of analog tape saturation (without sacrificing an ounce of detail), and a laser tight response up top that helps illuminate vivid clarity and granular instrumental texture across the board.”

If that sounds like the kind of performance you want in a set of headphones, we think you need look no further than the Sennheiser HD6XX/HD650. You can certainly spend more to get this level of quality, but you don’t have to.

The best headphones for iPhone: Apple AirPods Pro


Why you should buy them: Unbeatable ease-of-use, top-notch noise-canceling, and superb sound.

Who they’re for: iPhone (or iPad and iPod Touch) users, who want a no-compromises true wireless earbuds experience.

Why we picked the Apple AirPods Pro:

We’re going to assume that by now you’re well aware of the AirPods’ top features like hands-free Siri, super-simple pairing, excellent wireless connectivity, and a highly pocketable design.

Now let’s remind ourselves of their top drawbacks: Mediocre sound, no noise cancellation, and no water- or sweat-resistance. Guess what? The AirPods Pro keep all of the best parts of the AirPods and fix the parts we didn’t like. Are they perfect? No, but they’re such a big improvement over the standard AirPods, we think you’ll love them.

We were frankly surprised at just how good the AirPods Pro turned out to be. The noise cancellation is on-par with Sony’s WH-1000XM3, which is saying a lot. The new in-ear design is both comfortable and secure. And amazingly, they sound way better than Apple’s previous version. We would often bemoan the fact that the AirPods didn’t sound very good, especially when compared to the plethora of decent true wireless options for the same or less money.

Apple might not have done much to help with affordability with the AirPods Pros, but at least now you can buy them knowing you aren’t compromising on any features. They are a worthy upgrade for anyone who has already become a fan of the AirPods.

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