Headphonecheck

2 months ago | headphonecheck.com | Pete Schloßnagel

What Makes the Technics EAH-AZ100 So Special? The Technics EAH-AZ100 have a clear focus: to bundle top-notch sound quality and comfort in a single product. In theory, every brand promises this, but with Technics’ strong pedigree and reputation, they stand a particularly good chance. Several main features put them at the forefront of the premium in-ear category:Magnetic Fluid: The drivers integrate a magnetic fluid system designed to minimize distortion and deliver precise audio.

Jan 17, 2025 | headphonecheck.com | Pete Schloßnagel

The designAvailable in black, white and green, the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4 have a luxurious look and feel. The black and gold version is particularly sophisticated. The laser-engraved stems are meant to pay homage to the elegance of stringed instruments. Whether or not they succeed is up to you. The earphones (approx. 29.1 mm x 21.8 mm x 23.7 mm) weigh 5.8 grams each. The charging case is also handy, measuring 46.9 mm x 65.9 mm x 24.5 mm and weighing approximately 47 g.

Oct 23, 2024 | headphonecheck.com | Pete Schloßnagel

Open Ear: Who are they for? Open-ear models are particularly popular with athletes. That’s because they’re designed so that the speaker sits in front of the ear canal, allowing you to hear music and the world around you at the same time. But the design comes at the expense of sound quality. So does the Ear (open) have the same weaknesses as other open earphones? Or has Nothing done everything right here? We’re here to help you find out.

Oct 17, 2024 | headphonecheck.com | Pete Schloßnagel

The key difference: The new Bose QC earphones are slightly more compact, making them less bulky and more comfortable in the ear. The housing itself is made up of a matte touch surface and a glossy body for a high quality finish. With an IPX4 rating, the earphones are resistant to water droplets, making them ideal for use in light rain or during exercise. However, the manufacturer does not specify an IP rating for the housing itself.

Sep 23, 2024 | headphonecheck.com | Pete Schloßnagel

Available with or without active noise cancellation (ANC), AirPods 4 are a welcome update to AirPods 2 and 3 from 2019 and 2021. Apple talks about an improved design, state-of-the-art technology, a powerful H2 chip and better sound. We’re particularly interested to see how effectively active noise cancellation works in an open design. Until now, ANC has been reserved for premium models such as the AirPods Pro 2, whose in-ear design provides a physical seal to block out ambient noise.