LINDY BNX-60 – Bluetooth Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Headphones with aptX
Product Features
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Premium FeaturesBNX-60s incorporate a multitude of features, including aptX Bluetooth technology, active noise cancelling, USB rechargeable battery, built-in microphone and on-ear controls. | Perfect Audio with aptX TechnologyThe BNX-60s feature wireless crystal clear audio playback. Advanced aptX technology is combined with neodymium magnets for smooth, solid bass and sparkling treble. | Wireless Noise CancellingFeaturing ergonomically designed ear pads that couple superb noise isolation with cutting-edge active noise cancellation technology to reduce outside sound by up to 85%. |
Product Features
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Control at Your FingertipsDesigned with you in mind. An integrated microphone allows you to make handsfree calls with your tablet, smartphone or PC, whilst on-ear controls allow you to adjust volume, play, pause and skip tracks. | Freedom of ChoiceBNX-60s assure you the flexibility and freedom to use them how you want. Able to operate both wireless and noise cancelling features simultaneously, or independently, without any loss in audio integrity. BNX-60s are adaptable to any situation, and with a USB charging cable that can provide a 30-hour charge, they’re ready when you are. | Connection PerfectionDrown out ambient noise on a daily commute or listen to in-flight entertainment without distraction. Supplied with a 1.5m cable that is perfect for plug and play convenience and equipped with Bluetooth 4.1, allowing connection to any major branded smartphones, tablets, PCs and even Smart TVs. |
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| Apple and Android Device Compatible | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Handsfree Microphone | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | x |
| Noise Cancelling | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | x |
| Automatic Pause/Resume | ✓ | x | x | x |
| External Audio Pass-through | ✓ | x | x | x |
| Battery Life | Up to 15 hours with USB Type C charger | Up to 50 hours with USB charger | Up to 30 hours with USB charger | Up to 72 hours powered by two AAA batteries (included) |
| Audio Cable | 1.5m audio cable with 3.5mm jack | 1m audio cable with 3.5mm jack | 1.5m audio cable with 3.5mm jack | 1.5m audio cable with 3.5mm jack |
| Adaptors | 6.3mm Stereo adaptor, in-flight adaptor | 6.3mm Stereo adaptor, in-flight adaptor | 1/4″ Stereo-plug adaptor and dual-plug flight adaptor | 6.3mm Stereo adaptor, in-flight adaptor |
| Accessories | 80cm USB Type C charging cable and hard carry EVA case with mesh pouch | 0.3m micro USB charging cable and hard carry EVA case with mesh pouch | 80cm micro USB charging cable and hard carry EVA case with mesh pouch | Hard carry case with storage pouch |
| Weight: | 600 g |
| Size: | Std |
| Dimensions: | 22 x 19 x 6 cm; 600 Grams |
| Model: | 73136 |
| Colour: | Black |
| Batteries Included: | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. |
| Colour: | Black |
| Size: | Std |
Great pair of budget headphones for gaming and DJ ing- decent sound stage and depth that you would expect for a higher priced set. And for under 100 they are grea
Full, crisp & tight bass without being overpowering. Clear mids and a precise treble production means every listen is an audible delight!. Super comfortable, not overly heavy and a sleek & contemporary design means these BNX-60 headphones pack way more of a punch than the price point would have you believe. Wireless performance extends well over a very acceptable range. Perhaps the noise cancellation doesn’t filter out 100% of the background atmosphere however if you’re wearing these on the street, you still need to have some awareness of extraneous noise. With a robust carry case, these headphones are also supplied with 3.5mm – 1/4″ adaptor, 3.5mm to 3.5mm jack lead and the expected USB charging cable. A very comprehensive offering. These headphones offer a far more detailed listen compared to their price. At 1/3 of what I see as their closest rivals (Bose QC35 II) i’d say they perform 99% as good.
A reasonable product for the money. Noise cancelling good without being brilliant and same goes to sound quality. But overall a good buy.
The first pair I received had a slight fault in one ear so I applied for a refund. Amazon handled that really efficiently and issued a refund within two days, so I gave the headphones a second chance and the second pair work perfectly. Highly recommend these if you don’t want to spend a fortune but value good quality sound. What Hifi give these 5 stars and I trust their reviews from previous experience.
Meaty powerful sound. Lacks some clarity at high frequency. Excellent noise cancelling. Moderate mic for calls. But very happy, and perfect for daily commute – prefer over my AKG’s at double the price
These are my first set of Bluetooth, noise cancelling headphones. I bought them to listen to music and podcasts at home (occasional use) and had a maximum budget of 80. First impressions are as follows.
GOOD
They are comfortable. Ear cups and headband are softly padded
Beacuse they are ‘over ear’ headphones, they cut out quite a bit of external noise even with NC turned off
Can be used as wired or wireless. A detachable headphone lead and adaptors are included
Folding ear cups help with storage and a carry case is included
Matt black, soft touch coating. Weight approx 210g on my scales
Noise cancelling has a noticeable effect but only to filter out low frequency ‘hum’. You’ll still hear individual voices, TV etc if just using the NC on its own (no music)
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Finding the on/off/pause control can be a bit fiddly for the first few goes
With NC off, the sound lacks treble (slightly muffled). The user guide receommends leaving NC on all the time.
Switching NC on improves treble but at the expense of some bass.
Possibly a useful tip, if you have an Android phone with Dolby audio in the sounds menu, try the headphones with the Dolby turned on and off. On my Moto G6 phone, I found the sound quality to be better with Dolby off and if I do turn the Dolby on, I adjust the graphic equalizer settings to get the sound balance I want.
Bought these for my daughter after reading good review in What Hifi.
The feedback from her is very good in terms of sound quality and comfort. Not able to comment on batttery life.
The best headphones I have bought. Good value as the sound quality is very good, though I cannot compare with the expensive Bose and Sony ones. The Bluetooth connection works well with my phone and laptop.
I’ve noticed that, on rare occassions, when connected via Bluetooth, the audio gets distorted even if my phone is in my trousers’ pocket? Not sure if that’s my phone or the headset, though
Absolutely brilliant sound from a well constructed budget price set of BT noise cancelling headphones. Strictly made for listening to music with no flash or frills. My only problem that I find is my ears can get rather hot/uncomfortable after wearing for long periods. Otherwise fantastic for a inexpensive headset that can stand up against far more expensive “designer” cans.
I bought these headphones primarily to use to listen to music on my Iphone. Pairing was easy, and the sound quality is very good, especially considering the price. Connectivity is reliable also. I haven’t run the battery down yet, but professional reviews suggest that the advertised duration is accurate, so I don’t have any quibbles there. Noise cancellation is pretty good too, even when playing music at relatively low volumes. Design is a bit clunky, but the phones are comfortable to wear, at least for an hour or two. Hard to imagine anything offering a better range of functionality and quality at this price point.
Great headphones for the price. Noise cancelling works well, although I have nothing to compare with.
Only downside is that the bass is a little flat. Otherwise the sound is generally good
First time paid over 50 for headphones. Could be my hearing but remain unconvinced sound quality any better than cheaper options.
Pros; Look sleek, feel nice, sit nice on ear. Easy to use and pair, good battery life.
Sound does leak out, ask my wife!
Now first item in suitcase and regularly used at home.
Superb sound and even having used brilliant speakers, these headphones are now producing interesting sounds I had previously missed. Noice cancelling is really good but intermittent sounds can still intrude. All in all, brilliant and for the price, absolutely amazing.
I use these every day on a 30-minute train journey. Overall they’re good but there are two problems. Firstly, there are a number of audible warnings when the battery needs charging, but they begin when there’s maybe 15 minutes left – not long enough. Also, like so many headphones, the black surface of the foam on the cups is starting to flake quite badly.
Got these for my son. He loved them. They broke (which headphones inevitably do, especially the way he treats stuff). Replaced them with the AKG Y50 thinking they’d be a step up (they’re about 15 more expensive). Apparently not. Ended up switching back.
This is the second pair of these headphones I’ve purchased. The favourable reviews are accurate: the sound is good and the price reasonable. The incorporated volume-control is a useful feature. I haven’t needed to use the noise-cancelling function and so haven’t rated it.
Looking for anc headphones to be use for occasional travel. I don’t want to spend a lot. So was looking for a budget one that is good enough.. After looking on line for reviews etc. I came across to this product. Ordered at amazon which quickly delivered.. I tried the anc on company training and a trip to Paris and I can confirmed that it cancels the engine noise maybe 80-90 % IMO.. Quality of sound is great for the price.. Comfort I should say will be good enough for short trips maybe not for long haul again IMO.. I don’t have much to say that other people haven’t said.. And yes battery last really long.. Of course if you’re going to compare this product to bose or Sony it will be ridiculous.. But if you’re in a tight budget with Anc. I will recommend this product..
Very good value for money, easy to set up and connect, light and reasonably comfortable, good sound quality when noise cancelling is switched on, comes with a nice protective case and a USB charging cable and some jacks. Great buy for the money.
I use these in the office as its open plan and very noisy. Having done a bit of research I knew these wouldn’t be the best noise cancellation but its still pretty good given they’re less than about a quarter of the price of the top end ones. They are very comfortable though and I much prefer them to in ear buds, though I have to admit that my in ear bluetooth earphones are better at shutting out ambient noise without the need for active noise cancellation. The battery lasts a few days or so using them about 3-4 hours per day. Pairing is simple and the controls are easy to use. The one annoying thing is the amount of time needed to press the off button. Probably a sign of our fast paced world that I find five seconds really annoying when three would do
Great headphones but when using the wire only one ear works.
First time I used them the whole railway carriage could hear my music! Took a while to get them working. They are rather bulky but quite comfortable. I don’t use them regularly – only when I travel.
ied cheaper, not tried more expensive. needed for mild age related hearing loss. Compared to cheaper, sound quality a revelation. can now hear dialogue, even in BBC dramas which is saying something! Needed a bluetooth dongle [got a v.4 from amazon] for my WIN10 desktop & needed to persevere to match up. but can now choose between phones & speakers easily.
very comfortable to wear. noise cancelling amazing and such a difference.
The nature of my office (which is getting busier and noisier every day) forced my hand, so after a load of research I settled on these. I was very pleasantly surprised!
They are sturdy, come in a great case with some nice extras (plug in lead if you don’t want to use Bluetooth, bigger jack etc), and absolutely nail the job of noise reduction. Also, the sound quality for both music and for the spoken word is absolutely spot on! You may want to jig around with your phone settings to get the best EQ balance for you, but that didn’t present a problem for me.
The only drawback is that the sound quality with the noise reduction switched off is just not worth it at all. You have to have the noise reduction switched on at all times to get the most out of these headphones. That means keeping them charged at all times. A minor niggle, but it is there nonetheless.
For the money, I really doubt you can get better — they get a massive thumbs up from a now much more chilled person at work trying to draft hefty technical documents amidst the chaos of a noisy callcentre.
I use my BNX-60 for calls, videoconferences and music throughout the day. They’re easy and quick to pair and give really good sound, with a good quality microphone for when you need it.
This is my second pair after I wore the first ones out. I couldn’t find anything else that gave me a better sound quality for the price.
Has everything you need including noise cancelling, wireless (though comes with a wire to plug in if you’re on a long trip and don’t want to use up the juice), and comfortable. Great value.
Not a fan of the matte finish (I’m not a fan of it on anything though) and I’m always slightly annoyed when I see the green light when it goes but aside from those miniscule, super-picky, doesn’t-affects-its-function, it’s a great buy especially at the price.
I’ve had these headphones for a couple of months now and use them regularly. They are excellent in terms of sound quality and seem fairly good at noise cancelling – though I have limited experience of other headphones for comparison. They are very easy to use with an iPhone and I would definitely recommend them. My one small complaint is fit around the ear – the ear cups are quite snug and if you wear the headphones for a while (I use them on my commute of 1hr+), at least for me, ears can get a little uncomfortable (I don’t think I have especially large ears?!)
For the money, especially when you look at how much leading brand equivalents cost, these are really good value, offering excellent sound quality.
After an initial panic because the charging light wouldn’t come on (after leaving it plugged in for a few hours it did eventually) these are cracking headphones. For the price they are seriously good. Very glad we opted for these instead of a 200+ pair!
Sound quality about the same as my pair of 50 wired Sennheisers but the noise cancelling is brilliant – blocks/muffles 90% of background chatter in my busy and noisy office. Build quality and appearance also much better than expected – they look and feel premium quality.
Thought I’d have to charge up a lot more than I have – at least every week – but no! And I use for about 2.5 hours a day. Very pleased and worthy of the What Hi-Fi plaudits for the money.
Am really happy with the quality of these headphones. There is a slightly uncomfortable bass tremble when using ANC, but at this price I’m surprised that it even has well-functioning ANC. Highly recommended if you’re looking for high quality, slightly cheaper headphones.
I used them on a recent flight and they cancel out a lot of the engine drone, even if not listening to music they are comfortable enough to wear to sleep.
They are quite durable and feel well made, the matt black finish feels amd looks good.
I don’t claim to be an audiophile but the sound quality is quite good, I mean it’s not mind-blowing but surprisingly good. No distortion at high volume and good bass and treble response.
I would recommend these headphones especially if, like me you are curious about noise cancelling but unwilling to re-mortgage your house to buy a pair.
I was looking for a good value set of noise cancelling headphones and these did not disappoint. After reading a few online reviews, I chose these and have been impressed- good battery life and sound quality.
This is fully featured headphone at an excellent price. But they only sound good in noise-cancelling mode. In standard mode the treble is very muffled. But even in NC mode the sound is good, rather than great. And the noise-cancellation is reasonably effective. But as a fully featured headphone (wireless and NC) for under 100, they can’t be beaten.
Comfort-wise, they’re not too bad at all. They sit on my ears rather than over them, but they take a good two hours to get hot and uncomfortable.
My only concern is sound leakage, which is pretty extreme. Even at what I’d class as a moderate volume (i.e. one where you’ll be able to hear your music over traffic as you walk) you can hear everything with the headphones held several feet away from your ears. This makes me quite paranoid about using these for their intended purpose: train and plane travel. There’s a very real risk that they will annoy anyone sat in the adjacent seat – or even one across the aisle!
These have great reviews. As they are enclosed ear headphones the sound when the Noise Cancelling is off is not great, BUT they are pretty good as Noise Cancelling ones on the plane. So use the Noice Cancelling all the time?!!
Update: Bought these May 2018, November 2021 they’re still going strong except for the coating on the ear pads which is flaking off.
Great kit for the
A bit Muffled when NC isn’t on but hey – they’re not 300+
Comfy to wear
Not too big either and comes with a case – bargain!!
Well priced and very good, I have had no issues and they provide great sound
I got these real fast so thanks to the delivery and Amazon for speedy service. Overall impression is these headphones have a super sound when the noise cancelling is on. However when the NC is off it sounds poor. If you wear glasses then be prepared for the over ear phones cause a few problems with your glasses lifting. They are the negatives. The positives are that they sound amazing in NC mode, lovely mids and bass in really nice for all music. Very comfortable and buttons on headphones are easy to use. A volume wheel is great instead of pressing buttons for volume. Get them though as you will be impressed with the solid look.
at price don’t think sound quality is worthy of the 5 stars its decent and actually kinda nice really handy Bluetooth and noise cancellation gets a round 4 stars
I want to start by saying the price per performance for these headphones is incredible. For 80 you’re getting Bluetooth, Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) headphones which is always going to be a bargain. With that low price you should however expect some drawbacks and unsurprisingly you can notice them.
Sound:
– The sound is decent, I’m no audiophile, just a regular music listener and I was completely content with these from a sound point of view. At the extremes (full volume or super lows) you do notice distortion but nothing you shouldn’t expect. If like me you listen for enjoyment as opposed to perfection then you’ll be happy with these.
Noise Cancelling:
Great ANC for 80? No. The noise cancelling works but don’t expect it to be excellent. Constant and dull hums are eradicated and all noises are muffled but you can just hear it working in the background. A constant and high pitched but incredibly quiet whine reminds you that the ANC is on. I personally found the combination of this and the muffled sounds made me dizzy but others who tried them didn’t get that feeling. I was underwhelmed by the ANC on these headphones but I may have expected too much. It’s not great but does have moderate effect. With music playing at normal volumes you are completely separated from the outside world.
Comfort:
The headphones fit nicely but do feel flimsy, I’ve had them for a few weeks so can’t comment on long term build quality. They are however not over ear as occasionally advertised, they very much sit on your ears, this was a disappointment to me as I prefer over ear however that is a personal preference. I gave them to a friend for a long haul flight and they said they were comfortable even for hours which goes with what I’ve experienced.
Conclusion:
If you’re looking for headphones for a casual commute or occasional journey with little concern about finesse quality and perfect ANC I recommend these. If you are looking for good noise cancelling then you’re going to have to pay more. These are great for value and good for everything else.
Paired easily and had about a 20 ft range. Comes in a hard plastic case and holds all of the nessesery lead’s and connection wire’s neatly in a pouch in the case…. If you can handle the warm ears and want lot’s of bass…then could be for you.
The sound quality is good. I have small ears, but it took some time for the headphones to adjust to my head and for me to feel comfortable. The noise cancelling is good but not perfect. Overall, these headphones, for this price, are very good.
Great sound, bass and treble. I had to tinker with graphic equaliser on iPhone when noice cancelling on as the sound was a bit harsh. No issues now, would recommend. Good Bluetooth coverage and easy to control track changing and volume.
Really pleased. Connects easily and battery lasts a long time. I tried on some Bose noise cancelling headphones in Costco recently and I’m sure if you were to really scrutinise the sound, they’d be more detailed and balanced but to my ears they were pretty comparable in both noise cancelling mode and without. Very comfortable as well.
I can’t fault these headphones one bit. A good price, the bass is knocking, you can pay more attention to the beat and other sounds which have been programmed in tracks (I listen to rap/hip hop and electronic dance music (EDM)) during development. This has noise cancelling technology so if you are in a mall or somewhere else with a lot of background sound you don’t want, activate the noise cancelling with a flick of a button and enjoy the music you are listening to without anything else interrupting the experience.
A good buy for those who want quality at a more affordable price.
Decent build quality, comfortable in use. Sound without noise cancelling is muddy but improves noticeably once switched on. Haven’t really tested battery life beyond a couple of hours yet.
These headphones are one of the greatest purchases I have made. I bought them for use on a coach trip, and as expected the coach was noisy – people shouting, radio blasting. Once the headphones were on? All gone. Once the music is playing and the ANC is switched on, you’re in a world of your own. Sure, they don’t block all sound with no music playing, but they do enough that you could sleep or have some quiet without disturbance. Much much cheaper than their competitors as well.
All in all a fantastic pair of headphones!
Very good for the price but I find these a little heavy (220g) on the top of my head (ears are comfortable tho). I still enjoy using them to listen to classical music on the Underground and they give good sound, and noise reduction. I can’t compare them to more expensive ones though. ANR is definitely effective in cancelling out the noise of the tube.
Sound Quality:
I am impressed with how they sound, although they do sound different when noise cancellation is enabled/disabled. With it enabled, there is a lot more treble and I tend to prefer it in this mode. With it disabled the soundstage becomes much more flat and there probably isn’t enough treble. The perfect solution is using an equaliser and playing around until you find your perfect settings, but if you are streaming from a mobile device, not every app will allow you to use an equaliser. In that case, listening with noise cancellation enabled is your best bet. Other than that, the sound quality is very clear and enjoyable to listen to music or podcasts. They provide a good amount of bass but don’t buy them if you absolutely love loud bass.
The noise cancellation does work and makes listening to things at lower volumes much easier in a room with a lot of background noise. Sometimes you don’t want to have to turn up the volume so loud, with these, you can listen at a reasonable volume without background noise interfering. It doesn’t completely kill all background noise, but it does enough.
Comfort:
One of the main reasons I purchased these was because of the way they looked, the padding at the top and around the ear. Too many headphones are just plastic where they rest on your head and it can be awful. I can confirm that they are very comfortable to wear and they fit perfectly around my ears. I can wear these for an extended peroid of time without them becoming uncomfortable. They are also much smaller than I expected which makes them easily portable.
Bluetooth: These headphones automatically use APTX when connected to my Pixel 2 XL, no fiddling around needed, note that it isn’t APTX HD. You turn them on by holding the play button on the side, they then become visible on your device and you can connect to them easily. You can turn them off again by holding the play button. Also don’t forget to turn off the noise cancelling switch otherwise it remains on even if not connected to a device.
One thing to note is that if you are going to be using these headphones with more than one bluetooth device, it can be a pain. When you turn the headphones on, they automatically pair to the last device. There is no way to disconnect the headphones other than unpairing them from the original device. For example, I turned them on and wanted to use them on my phone, but they were already connected to my iPad, so I had to go to find my iPad and unpair them before I could use them on my phone.
Anything Else:
The battery life so far seems excellent. The build quality makes me feel like they could be fragile, but if you take care of your things, I doubt there is anything to worry about, just don’t throw them around. They come with a carrying case, a USB charging cable and another cable if you want to use them as wired headphones.
I had a pair of Lindy NCX-100s gifted to me around 3 years a go and found them to be incredibly impressive, even more so when I discovered their (comparatively) low price.
The BNX-60 is a very similar story, the build quality is top notch and they sound like a pair of headphones that cost twice the price. The Bluetooth connectivity is simple and stable and the active noise cancelling works very well in various environments, what more could you ask for?
Amazing for the price
*****Update 22/12/18******
Great when flying, work really well and a fraction of the cost of Bose, which I am sure would be a bit better but these work so well.
Good battery life and just work
Connects well with my Android phone and laptops. Sound quality is reasonable, obviously not on par with the best, but very good for the price. The ANC works well enough – again, not quite ‘industry leading’, but about what you’d expect in this price bracket. Comfort-wise I find the headband a bit too short (meaning, even when fully extended it sits snugly against my head), but then I do have a very large head. The ear pads are comfortable, but after a couple of hours one of my ears starts hurting a bit; whether this is because of the size and/or shape, I don’t know.
I mean, his are slightly lighter and the head strap is more padded, but the noise cancelling is where it counts and they seem to do the same.
Takes about 80% of airplane drone away, and then with a film playing you don’t hear a thing from the plane.
Great sound. A bit flat until you switch on noise cancelling then it all comes to life. Very comfortable.
They are very comfortable and light.
They are easy to pair and good battery life.
Look are good as well. People always ask me about them etc
Best headphones for the price. Compatible to Bose quiet comforts. But who would want to walk around the streets with 350 quid branded on your head!!
Buy them.
Outstanding headphones! Very close to Bose. However, if you have a large head I.e need an L bike helmet, don’t get these. They are too tight. Gave them to my wife, who loves them…and takes a S bike helme
They are very well made with a rubber type of feel on them the same goes for the cables and case all feeling very nicely made and quite solid.
Sound
So far Im very impressed the sound range which seems very good after listening from everything from Jazz to Trance. A very controlled and clear sound with the bass being very controlled rather than the usual overpowered boom with no quality.
Noise Cancelling
This has surprised me how good this actually is having had some other makes of headphones that just had a continuous annoying hiss. Its been really good for working form home with the kids running around in the school holidays. Scream Away Kids 🙂
Bluetooth
All good sound seems clear over the Bluetooth. My only unknown is if you can have them paired over multiple devices.
Accessories
You get the carry case all good with that. Then a wired cable assuming for when the batteries go flat, or a device that isn’t bluetooth enabled. Then a plan adaptor, and a charging USB lead as well as a converter to go from 3.5mm jack plug to 6mm.
Overall I’m very happy with the purchase. Lovely comfortable fit and nice sound and easy to use.
Pros:
Comfortable
Nice battery life
Easy to use
Good case
Cons:
Headphones do not fold up.
Being very harsh for the cons, it comes with a great hard case that holds all the leads etc but the headphones don’t fold down to compact.
Overall the folding doesn’t effect me. I love them so far and highly recommend them!
Really pleased with these headphones and great value. The sound is great and having used them on both planes and trains the listening experience is vastly improved. I didn’t expect them to eliminate all noise and, indeed, they don’t. However, the external noise reduction is more than sufficient to produce a really good, rich, detailed sound. My only slight criticism is that the control buttons are a bit fiddly and not easy to find the right one, but I suspect I’ll get used to it.
At this price-point, I am amazed at the quality of the construction/materials, and the sound quality. The little touches are there too- the scroll wheel on the headphones for volume up/down is superb- no fiddling trying to find minute volume buttons or using your phone to control the volume.
The Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is great, and I love the fact you get a wired option (cable supplied) in case batteries run out for Bluetooth connectivity. The headphones sound excellent even without ANC and the closed cups do a lot of passive noise cancellation anyway.
I’d recommend you buy these now if you are in any doubt over the quality of these. I love them!
The noise cancelling works surprisingly well but don’t think you can flip a switch and turn the room noise off because what it does do is remove the worst of any constant background droning, like a housemate, train, bus, car.
Long battery life and reasonable quick charging seal the deal nicely. One of those slightly more expensive purchases that you make unsure of what you get and then are pleasantly surprised when you have no buyer regrets.
These are a fantastic set of entry level headphones. The passive noise cancelling on these is great and then when you add the Active Noise cancelling they do a great job of cancelling most background noise.
The sound quality is a little bit muffled with active noise cancelling disabled, but as soon as you activate it the sound brightens up. I really like the sound from these. They.re a nice balanced sound, and unlike a lot of headphones nowadays they’re not too heavy on the bass.
Sorry, sound quality is decent – more detailed and rich with ANC turned on; but phones will not recharge – so essentially an expensive pile of plastic trash.
If replacement functions correctly then the review score may improve; but we’ll have to see.
Replacement much improved. Review upgrded to reflec
Good quality headphones, and the wireless facility is so convenient.
The adjustment of the headband is limited compared with others, so if you have a larger head you might find they only just fit.
So far, I’m unimpressed with the noise-cancelling feature, so I’d not recommend buying them for that.
Sound quality and build quality are good but the Bluetooth quality on my first pair, and my friend’s pair was poor. Increased to 4 stars because the replacement pair Bluetooth connection is on point. Happy with the general product and Amazon’s customer service.
I just love these phones. they work well on Bluetooth I haven’t tried the audio cable yet, but the anc when on makes classical music a dream. Without music it doesn’t cancel noise completely however. Really nice fitting and sleek. Great for work as I can now focus and block out noisy conversations without having to listen to something loud, and the Bluetooth is pretty good doesn’t seem to drop out to me. Sound miles better than the Sony ones a friend bought for twice the price. Thanks Lindy
The control buttons are a little fiddly, but they aren’t too large so as to get damaged easily
Noise reduction works surprisingly well!
You need to turn up the volume on them when not using noise cancelling as the volume drops considerably otherwise, but i find acoustics are good when used as a music playback device.
What is slightly disappointing is the Bluetooth headset function when paired to a phone or computer. I found the callers sounded muffled when using the headset for phone calls, and the microphone picks up background noise in the room as well, which is a shame given the effort they have clearly put into them for listening to music. Additionally, the noise isolation you get from these means that you tend to shout a little as you cant hear your own voice so well with them on while talking on the phone.
I’ll keep them for music and travel, but my quest to find the perfect headphones with perfect bluetooth phone support is not over yet.
They are quite good value.You can hear a slight hiss with them at lower volume settings and the noise cancelling is ok.I would say about 80 percent of background noise is kept out.The bass and treble are again ok but if you want studio quality then you will have to stump up the cash for more high end headphones.I do think they are worth getting and I would probably buy another set of I lost or damaged my current ones.
Could have a better on/off switch, but sound is good and they are comfortable. Battery lasts too.
Great product, very Happy with it. Would have liked a bit more cancelling and the possibility to pair more than 1 device, but overall its great!
Good quality headset, works well as a Bluetooth hands free, could go a little louder but still usable even in loud environments, such as driving machinery. The on/off could be better as is a little unreliable but usually works after a couple of tries at worst. The noise cancelling is better than expected at the products price.
After lots of research, walking round Currys etc and reading lots of different reviews of a vast amount of headphones, we settled on these. We had previously been into a store and tried out the Bose headphones – OMG, for over 300 you would expect the quality that they gave, they were superb. These headphones were bought for our 11 year old and 8 year old daughters. They have used them in the car, house, street and will soon be trying them on an aeroplane. We have worn them too. They are excellent for the money. Really comfortable, fit really nicely on the ears. The sound quality is really good. The girls were watching films in the car and we had the radio on with music and not once did we get asked to turn our music down. And that was a 6.5 hour car journey! Highly recommend them.
Excellent set of headphones for the price, equally as good as more expensive phones. The sound is rich and deep with no loss of sound when either wired or via bluetooth. The finish and quality of the headset is so much better than I imagined. It has a soft rubberised finish with very soft ‘wear for hours’ ear pads. The noise cancelling so far seems to work well. I wear them whilst playing an electronic drum kit and I can hear very little in the way of background tapping of the kit, which is exactly what I wanted. All round great headphones for the money and I can’t wait to use them on a plane as they come complete with protective ‘hard’ case (again not expecting that in the package!).
I really think these represent outstanding value for money and would not hesitate to recommend them.