1MORE SonoFlow Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Bluetooth
1MORE SonoFlow Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Bluetooth Headphones with LDAC for Hi-Res Wireless Audio, 70H Playtime, Clear Calls, Preset EQ Via App
Q&A
Why the headphones cannot be turned on?
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Why the headphones cannot play music after successfully connecting to my Android device?
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Why there is no sound from the headphones while making phone calls after successfully connecting to my Android device?
After pairing successfully, on the Bluetooth menu of your device, tap the icon on the right of your device name and make sure the “Phone Audio” option is on.
Why some control functions do not match those in the manual while using third party music/video player Apps?
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Nice tight base, & lower mids. Vocals very clear. Highs just right, not shrill, or sibalent. Good instrumrnt separation.
Very light, & comfortable. Buttons easy to find,when in use.
The app is very basic. But works well.
Ldac codec.
Only thing I dont like is the little jingles, when buttons pressed.
Amazing headphones for 70.
Would highly recommend.
I have been using these headphones for some time now, every day. I can’t say enough good things about it. The quality is very good, the price is very good, the sound is great, the battery is great and it feels very comfortable.
I bought these on a black Friday deal and I’m mightily impressed so far. There is an app for these with operating instructions an equaliser many more functions. To get the most out of these headphones if you’re listening on android use the LDAC mode for highest quality. I paid around 60 for these and think it’s a bargain. They are comfortable, light and look pretty good. They also come with a hard shell case and leads to charge and have a wired connection. All in all they are great value for the money.
I’ve had these for a few weeks now and I’m very happy with the sound quality for every day listening, the battery life is exceptional. The anc is decent but I’ve not tried any others to compare, they are also very comfortable. If you can get them for less than the 64 I paid which I thought was a fair price then give them a go. They don’t sound as good as my Beyerdynamic DT 770’s but then I didn’t expect them to.
I originally got a defective item and it stopped working in a few months. Since it was under warranty I sent it back to the seller and received a replacement and it worked perfectly.
Some quick thoughts after 5 months of usage:
– In terms of value for money it’s very hard to beat. The sound quality is very good once you start using the custom EQ.
– ANC performance is decent. Ofcourse can’t be compared to Sony or Bose. In this price range I frankly couldn’t find anything better.
– my favorite part about these headphones are the comfort and built quality. The padding is very generous and looks like it’ll last a while. Might appear a bit heavy at first after a few use it was very comfortable.
– Excellent customer service. Was a bit disappointed at first when I received a defective item but I got in touch with the seller and It was replaced with in a few days. Customer service was as good as some of the top brands.
Overall, for under a 100 euros price range, this is hard to beat.
Decent headphones, comfy in the head, work a charm for like 6-7 months, after that duration slight buzz happens when the headphones are on, similar to static, a-shame as these were pretty good noise cancelling headphones
I was a little worried that these were going to be yet another let down like previous headphones have done.
But I’m actually happy with them and they seem about loud enough.
Pros: Not too heavy and a decent build and NOT so cheap feel to them.
MAX volume is very okay, very close to the flagship Technics and Sennheizer’s = Though they are double or more expensive!! Connectivity seems solid.
Cons: Buttons are average.
Voice commands via actions of presses and modes is a bit cheesy. Bass and highs can sometimes be a little untrue to the song quality as it comes out as a bit tinny and not so original.
But weirdly sometimes in certain songs like faster hard dance or rock these perform very well and bang nicely on the ears! And I mean kick a good thumping beat with a nice confident balance overall!
A solid 4 out of 5.
These are in my opinion excellent entry level Bluetooth, noise cancelling headphones, particularly for the price.
The sound quality appears to be pretty good, using my standard music interface on my phone. Base and treble was good, although it depends on the settings on the app. I took these on many runs, walks and air plane journeys. I found the noise cancelling pretty good, depending on the volume I had it playing. They are very loud, but again this may be down to the quality of the track you’re playing, plus app. I had them on full volume for at least 9 hours, and still had life in them. Using them in-flight was extremely good, and they cancelled out almost all noise. They charge very quickly.
I didn’t download their app, as I read the reviews, which suggested it didn’t work well. I can’t therfore review that personally.
They are comfortable to wear, and easily packed away in its solid case (you have to fold them up to fit). They come with the audio cable, which I did not use.
Overall, I am extremely pleased with these, and use them often.
The build quality for the price is ok , yes you get creaking and sound transfer if you touch or knock , which is to be expected as with most headphones, but the sound that they offer is exceptional for sub 100 ( 64.99 offer today 25/05/23)
Well worth the price and deliver sound quality beyond expectations
I’d been wearing a pair of Sony headphones for a while, but they’re a little “tight” on my (slightly large) ears, so I wanted to try some for a different feel
These are incredibly comforable, the material on the earcups is not leather, but soft – they get a little sweaty after prolonged periods (5-6 hours+), but I get the same issue with just about every other over-ear headphones (including the Sony ones)
Overall sound profile seems to be balanced, not too bass heavy (which I detest, and why I’d never touch Beats), they can go quite loud – while the noise cancellation isn’t world class (as you’d normally get on Sony or Bose), but it does take the edge off, and pass-through is quick good (although hissy)
The biggest flaw in my opinion is the time taken for the start-up & shut-down, and then you add on the sound for these – turning on overall takes well over 10 seconds, with about 4-5 of that being the tune that means you will lose audio for about 3-4 seconds from your device… slightly frustrating, but you get used to it – turning it off slightly more annoying as there are times that it decides that you don’t really want them off
On a huge positive, the battery life is beyond exceptional – they claim 70 hours, and I’ve never pushed it to that, but I’ve not charged them for over 2 weeks, have used them when I go shopping for a couple of hours at a time, and they still claim to have a “battery high” charge – that’s well over 15-20 hours of usage, and it’s not breaking a sweat
Call quality for the mic is apparently good (from what I’ve heard people tell me), so can’t complain about that
Controls are relatively simplistic, with only 4 buttons – MFC, ANC, + & -, and they’re all simple to use, although the ANC flow has different sounds, so if you get used to them then it’ll be easy to work out what you’re aiming for – not as good as Sony’s “hold to pass-through”, it’s simple enough to step to your selected option
From my view, they’re really good looking, with only a few having a more distinctive look, although some that look “different” I find rather ugly (the latest Bose & Sony ones are stunning, but ones like the new Sennheisers just don’t look good)
Overall, for the price, these things are fantastic, especially if you can get them on sale, although slightly expensive at full price, especially considering they’re not a high-end brand
Ok. Nice to have Ldac to go with lossless audio source. Ldac def gives extended sound field, better detail and resolution than other Bluetooth codecs Took some pretty extreme EQ’ing to get sounding ok. Their v mid bass centric out of the box. Veiled, overly dark. With eq they come to life. If you’re intending to use out of the box without tweaking I’d recommend you look elsewhere.
Well after doing alot of research for wireless headphones,I decided to go for the sonoflow headphones.
They are soft on ears and great adaptation via 1MORE EQ APP.
Has 12 EQ settings plus you can customise your own too.
Looks Premium similar to SONY but alot cheaper.
It has a case bundled in and also the ANC & Transparency mode works properly unlike some reviews that I have seen and read,so take it with a pinch of salt.
Support for LDAC and also has HIRES at this price it’s great no issues at all.
LDAC support only on ANDROID NOT ON IOS.
SUM IT UP
It’s not a Bose or Sony or Sennhiser but it’s more worth it than them at this price point.
The headphones are very comfortable over long term use with fantastic battery life to boot. The noise cancelling does a good job on the low end rumbles such as on buses and plane. They don’t block out as much of the higher end sounds as the passive noise cancelling isn’t the best but at their current price, I’m very happy with its performance in this regard, definitely much better than headphones without ANC.
In terms of sound, I do find the standard preset slightly too flat for my taste. Once I opted for the Classical preset, it really brought out more of the higher end and improved the emphasis on the low end, perfect for those that prefer a more coloured tuning. I would recommend listening with ANC on as that brings a more of the low end to life. The LDAC support is also great for those that listen to higher bitrate tunes.
The only gripe would be that the headphones can’t be powered when using a wired connection, so it may not be ideal for watching movies on a plane infotainment system with the included cable. It is still serviceable in this situation but of course you will just get more plane noise. The other good news is that they still sound reasonably good when wired, perhaps not to the level when they are powered but they will be very usable long after the battery dies.
Overall, I’m pretty happy with my purchase and would recommend it to others that want a more budget oriented ANC headphone option.
Excellent sound quality for the price. Nice comfy fit, average EQ setting but pretty good ANC, awesome battery life and LDAC. I have Soundcore Q45’s too and these Sonoflow’s are slightly more comfortable and pretty similar in sound quality with a different sound signature. Customisable up to a point but the app isn’t as fully featured as Soundcore’s. Overall better value than the Soundcore Q45’s but not much in it. You’ll have to fork out for Sony or Bose’s offerings for better ANC and sound quality and it will cost you a pretty penny.
I spent a good month watching review videos on headphones. I never watched one on this product. I purchased these blind after an advert popped up in an article I was reading. I was so sick of searching I decided to give these a go, on a whim. I couldn’t lose really, only 80 and given Amazon’s great returns policy. They were delivered the next day. They come in a solid carry case into which they fit neatly, it’s a bit confusing to fit them the first time, but it doesn’t take long to get used to it. Straight out of the box they have a medium battery charge. The battery is great I didn’t need to charge them for two weeks and I haven’t had to charge them again since. The build quality seems great but only time will tell on this one. It takes no time at all to find and get used to using the controls. The sound quality is difficult to quantify I’m not in any way an expert, but they sound great to me. They have noise cancelling which was a revelation. I was sat playing with the setting in the app, as you do. I had the washer and the dryer going in the utility, which is ten feet away from where I was sat. Nothing playing through the headphones and the noise from the utility disappeared when I activated the noise cancelling. I can’t imagine how other headphones could be better. The app is ok, functional, again it’s not my area. I don’t know enough about music to mess with the provided settings, which sound great to me. The only negative is I can’t work out how to connect to two Bluetooth devices. The manufacturer should make that easier, hopefully a software update will fix this.
For 80, I wanted headphones that were minimal, and to replace my older Sony WH700n, which id used hard for 4 years.
Anc is ok. The “pass through” has an annoying static “hiss”. But it does block out constant noises with fully active.
Sound is good, no distortion at v.high treble or v.low bass. Very little initial bass, but the app is simple and easy to adjust profiles.
-BUT they don’t get very loud. They just don’t. You might find yourself having to go near max volume to get that total sound.
*There is a “burn in” period for headphones to fully stretch and flex, and then you get better sound. I’ll see after at least 2 months or so.*
Build is fine, all plastic, but solid. Ear cups are a bit slippy though, and the headband I feel is too narrow. But still comfortable.
Buttons are a bit annoying though. My older Sony’s had a nice anologue stick that you could flick to skip forward or back, it also doubled as the play/pause. And the volume buttons had a district groove, very intuitive. All buttons are on the right side.
To turn off it really does take a full 5 seconds to press and hold.
Pairing is simple.
Good overall in my opinion. A pricier aluminium version with better button layout, and wider headband, and a little louder speakers wouldnt be a bad idea.
First thing I did was download the companion app and update the firmware, a straightforward and fast process.
Connection was quick and painless ony Android phone. I switched on LDAC on the app, then chose Hi Res iny bluetooth settings for the headphones.
I use these with Amazon music and I have been enjoying the sound. I’m sure there are better out there, but for 60 odd, these are excellent value.
Haven’t used the NC really, I listen at home. They do damp down the noise of our washing machine though. Again, there is better NC, but not for 60 quid.
They’re comfortable, even with glasses, but I’ve not worn them for longer than an hour or so.
Accessories are ok, you get a case and some cables for charging or using as wired earphones.
Firstly . Wow. Recently purchased these after previously owning sennheiser 350BT’s (reputable name, big well known brand etc) and they stopped working after a month or so. Sent them back got a refund and returned to scouring the net for a new pair of wireless headphones.
Spent ages on YT reviews, website reviews etc. even looking at taking the plunge on some Sony XM4’s which are well revered, thinking should I just take the plunge for some top quality headphonesalbeit for a lot more dosh(Which I didn’t really want to do).
Alas, I stumble across these headphones, got digging into comparing them alongside other brands of this price range and similar, come to the conclusion that they seemed to be better than the competitors around them and thought i’d gamble, try them and if they were shoddy, return them.
All I can say is wow. From the moment I put them on and played one song I can honestly say I was blown away by how much clearer, cleaner the sound was to my old 350BT’s. It was honestly like a different league of headphone. They are MUCH more comfortable, feel better quality and come with a case which the Sennys didn’t. The cushioning is softer, the resting position on your head is softer. I’ve worn these for literal hours with no discomfort. On the back of that the battery life is unbelievable.
The onboard microphone isnt bad either !
For this price I honestly cannot recommend these headphones enough. I cant stop singing their praise to how good they sound to my friends especially for music.
If you was like me and debating which to buy and comparing brands etc.
Trust me, purchase these.
5.0 out of 5 stars BUY THESE if you're searching for wireless headphones!
Writing this review after returning the Sonoflows. Had them for a week, using with an iPhone XR. I’m not an audiophile, just a casual listener.
TL/DR – they are fine, as long as you manage your expectations for a sub – 100 set of noise cancelling headphones, these probably have good enough sound and plenty of features to keep most average users happy, especially if the introductory discount is still in effect (they were 69 with discount when I bought them).
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THE GOOD
– Sounded fine in my preferred genres (Hip hop, Grime, Drill), with solid bass without losing mids and highs for the most part. I wasn’t blown away, but I think they are decent and I enjoyed listening to music on them.
– Foldable, light and compact, with an excellent hard travel case included. Would be very good for travel. Overall build quality seems good.
– Huge battery life. I didn’t have these long enough to test the limits but general reviews seem to concur it is good. I believe they be used wired/passively too (a cable is included) if you want to conserve battery.
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THE BAD
– Comfort was poor for me. This, along with sound, is very subjective and your mileage may vary. I found these were causing me lots of pain at the base of my jaw. Not sure if it was the clamping force or the way the ear cups sat on my head causing a specific pressure point. Anyway, I found that I had to take them off after about 30 minutes. Maybe this would get better with time, or if you stretched them out for a few days, but I prefer things to be comfortable and work from the get go!
– Volume seems low. These just didn’t seem to get very loud. Don’t know if that was an issue due to my source device or the headphones.
– ANC was disappointing given the amount of hype there was about these and their ANC performance, and they suffered for that in my view. It’s ok, but no better than others I have tried at this price point. You’ll notice a difference when on vs off, but don’t expect miracles! Using them on busy London streets and the Underground network, they removed some low end engine noises, but I still found myself having to increase the volume quite a bit to drown out the other sounds filtering in.
Very light, & comfortable. Buttons easy to find,when in use.
The app is very basic. But works well.
Ldac codec.
Only thing I dont like is the little jingles, when buttons pressed.
Amazing headphones for 70.
Would highly recommend.
I bought these on a black Friday deal and I’m mightily impressed so far. There is an app for these with operating instructions an equaliser many more functions. To get the most out of these headphones if you’re listening on android use the LDAC mode for highest quality. I paid around 60 for these and think it’s a bargain. They are comfortable, light and look pretty good. They also come with a hard shell case and leads to charge and have a wired connection. All in all they are great value for the money.
Some quick thoughts after 5 months of usage:
– In terms of value for money it’s very hard to beat. The sound quality is very good once you start using the custom EQ.
– ANC performance is decent. Ofcourse can’t be compared to Sony or Bose. In this price range I frankly couldn’t find anything better.
– my favorite part about these headphones are the comfort and built quality. The padding is very generous and looks like it’ll last a while. Might appear a bit heavy at first after a few use it was very comfortable.
– Excellent customer service. Was a bit disappointed at first when I received a defective item but I got in touch with the seller and It was replaced with in a few days. Customer service was as good as some of the top brands.
Overall, for under a 100 euros price range, this is hard to beat.
But I’m actually happy with them and they seem about loud enough.
Pros: Not too heavy and a decent build and NOT so cheap feel to them.
MAX volume is very okay, very close to the flagship Technics and Sennheizer’s = Though they are double or more expensive!! Connectivity seems solid.
Cons: Buttons are average.
Voice commands via actions of presses and modes is a bit cheesy. Bass and highs can sometimes be a little untrue to the song quality as it comes out as a bit tinny and not so original.
But weirdly sometimes in certain songs like faster hard dance or rock these perform very well and bang nicely on the ears! And I mean kick a good thumping beat with a nice confident balance overall!
A solid 4 out of 5.
I am merely basing my review on my personal use.
These are in my opinion excellent entry level Bluetooth, noise cancelling headphones, particularly for the price.
The sound quality appears to be pretty good, using my standard music interface on my phone. Base and treble was good, although it depends on the settings on the app. I took these on many runs, walks and air plane journeys. I found the noise cancelling pretty good, depending on the volume I had it playing. They are very loud, but again this may be down to the quality of the track you’re playing, plus app. I had them on full volume for at least 9 hours, and still had life in them. Using them in-flight was extremely good, and they cancelled out almost all noise. They charge very quickly.
I didn’t download their app, as I read the reviews, which suggested it didn’t work well. I can’t therfore review that personally.
They are comfortable to wear, and easily packed away in its solid case (you have to fold them up to fit). They come with the audio cable, which I did not use.
Overall, I am extremely pleased with these, and use them often.
Well worth the price and deliver sound quality beyond expectations
These are incredibly comforable, the material on the earcups is not leather, but soft – they get a little sweaty after prolonged periods (5-6 hours+), but I get the same issue with just about every other over-ear headphones (including the Sony ones)
Overall sound profile seems to be balanced, not too bass heavy (which I detest, and why I’d never touch Beats), they can go quite loud – while the noise cancellation isn’t world class (as you’d normally get on Sony or Bose), but it does take the edge off, and pass-through is quick good (although hissy)
The biggest flaw in my opinion is the time taken for the start-up & shut-down, and then you add on the sound for these – turning on overall takes well over 10 seconds, with about 4-5 of that being the tune that means you will lose audio for about 3-4 seconds from your device… slightly frustrating, but you get used to it – turning it off slightly more annoying as there are times that it decides that you don’t really want them off
On a huge positive, the battery life is beyond exceptional – they claim 70 hours, and I’ve never pushed it to that, but I’ve not charged them for over 2 weeks, have used them when I go shopping for a couple of hours at a time, and they still claim to have a “battery high” charge – that’s well over 15-20 hours of usage, and it’s not breaking a sweat
Call quality for the mic is apparently good (from what I’ve heard people tell me), so can’t complain about that
Controls are relatively simplistic, with only 4 buttons – MFC, ANC, + & -, and they’re all simple to use, although the ANC flow has different sounds, so if you get used to them then it’ll be easy to work out what you’re aiming for – not as good as Sony’s “hold to pass-through”, it’s simple enough to step to your selected option
From my view, they’re really good looking, with only a few having a more distinctive look, although some that look “different” I find rather ugly (the latest Bose & Sony ones are stunning, but ones like the new Sennheisers just don’t look good)
Overall, for the price, these things are fantastic, especially if you can get them on sale, although slightly expensive at full price, especially considering they’re not a high-end brand
Well after doing alot of research for wireless headphones,I decided to go for the sonoflow headphones.
They are soft on ears and great adaptation via 1MORE EQ APP.
Has 12 EQ settings plus you can customise your own too.
Looks Premium similar to SONY but alot cheaper.
It has a case bundled in and also the ANC & Transparency mode works properly unlike some reviews that I have seen and read,so take it with a pinch of salt.
Support for LDAC and also has HIRES at this price it’s great no issues at all.
LDAC support only on ANDROID NOT ON IOS.
SUM IT UP
It’s not a Bose or Sony or Sennhiser but it’s more worth it than them at this price point.
‘IT’S A MAJOR MAJOR MAJOR GO!’
FROM ME.
In terms of sound, I do find the standard preset slightly too flat for my taste. Once I opted for the Classical preset, it really brought out more of the higher end and improved the emphasis on the low end, perfect for those that prefer a more coloured tuning. I would recommend listening with ANC on as that brings a more of the low end to life. The LDAC support is also great for those that listen to higher bitrate tunes.
The only gripe would be that the headphones can’t be powered when using a wired connection, so it may not be ideal for watching movies on a plane infotainment system with the included cable. It is still serviceable in this situation but of course you will just get more plane noise. The other good news is that they still sound reasonably good when wired, perhaps not to the level when they are powered but they will be very usable long after the battery dies.
Overall, I’m pretty happy with my purchase and would recommend it to others that want a more budget oriented ANC headphone option.
Excellent sound quality for the price. Nice comfy fit, average EQ setting but pretty good ANC, awesome battery life and LDAC. I have Soundcore Q45’s too and these Sonoflow’s are slightly more comfortable and pretty similar in sound quality with a different sound signature. Customisable up to a point but the app isn’t as fully featured as Soundcore’s. Overall better value than the Soundcore Q45’s but not much in it. You’ll have to fork out for Sony or Bose’s offerings for better ANC and sound quality and it will cost you a pretty penny.
Anc is ok. The “pass through” has an annoying static “hiss”. But it does block out constant noises with fully active.
Sound is good, no distortion at v.high treble or v.low bass. Very little initial bass, but the app is simple and easy to adjust profiles.
-BUT they don’t get very loud. They just don’t. You might find yourself having to go near max volume to get that total sound.
*There is a “burn in” period for headphones to fully stretch and flex, and then you get better sound. I’ll see after at least 2 months or so.*
Build is fine, all plastic, but solid. Ear cups are a bit slippy though, and the headband I feel is too narrow. But still comfortable.
Buttons are a bit annoying though. My older Sony’s had a nice anologue stick that you could flick to skip forward or back, it also doubled as the play/pause. And the volume buttons had a district groove, very intuitive. All buttons are on the right side.
To turn off it really does take a full 5 seconds to press and hold.
Pairing is simple.
Good overall in my opinion. A pricier aluminium version with better button layout, and wider headband, and a little louder speakers wouldnt be a bad idea.
First thing I did was download the companion app and update the firmware, a straightforward and fast process.
Connection was quick and painless ony Android phone. I switched on LDAC on the app, then chose Hi Res iny bluetooth settings for the headphones.
I use these with Amazon music and I have been enjoying the sound. I’m sure there are better out there, but for 60 odd, these are excellent value.
Haven’t used the NC really, I listen at home. They do damp down the noise of our washing machine though. Again, there is better NC, but not for 60 quid.
They’re comfortable, even with glasses, but I’ve not worn them for longer than an hour or so.
Accessories are ok, you get a case and some cables for charging or using as wired earphones.
All in all, well worth the cost.
Spent ages on YT reviews, website reviews etc. even looking at taking the plunge on some Sony XM4’s which are well revered, thinking should I just take the plunge for some top quality headphonesalbeit for a lot more dosh(Which I didn’t really want to do).
Alas, I stumble across these headphones, got digging into comparing them alongside other brands of this price range and similar, come to the conclusion that they seemed to be better than the competitors around them and thought i’d gamble, try them and if they were shoddy, return them.
All I can say is wow. From the moment I put them on and played one song I can honestly say I was blown away by how much clearer, cleaner the sound was to my old 350BT’s. It was honestly like a different league of headphone. They are MUCH more comfortable, feel better quality and come with a case which the Sennys didn’t. The cushioning is softer, the resting position on your head is softer. I’ve worn these for literal hours with no discomfort. On the back of that the battery life is unbelievable.
The onboard microphone isnt bad either !
For this price I honestly cannot recommend these headphones enough. I cant stop singing their praise to how good they sound to my friends especially for music.
If you was like me and debating which to buy and comparing brands etc.
Trust me, purchase these.
TL/DR – they are fine, as long as you manage your expectations for a sub – 100 set of noise cancelling headphones, these probably have good enough sound and plenty of features to keep most average users happy, especially if the introductory discount is still in effect (they were 69 with discount when I bought them).
****
THE GOOD
– Sounded fine in my preferred genres (Hip hop, Grime, Drill), with solid bass without losing mids and highs for the most part. I wasn’t blown away, but I think they are decent and I enjoyed listening to music on them.
– Foldable, light and compact, with an excellent hard travel case included. Would be very good for travel. Overall build quality seems good.
– Huge battery life. I didn’t have these long enough to test the limits but general reviews seem to concur it is good. I believe they be used wired/passively too (a cable is included) if you want to conserve battery.
****
THE BAD
– Comfort was poor for me. This, along with sound, is very subjective and your mileage may vary. I found these were causing me lots of pain at the base of my jaw. Not sure if it was the clamping force or the way the ear cups sat on my head causing a specific pressure point. Anyway, I found that I had to take them off after about 30 minutes. Maybe this would get better with time, or if you stretched them out for a few days, but I prefer things to be comfortable and work from the get go!
– Volume seems low. These just didn’t seem to get very loud. Don’t know if that was an issue due to my source device or the headphones.
– ANC was disappointing given the amount of hype there was about these and their ANC performance, and they suffered for that in my view. It’s ok, but no better than others I have tried at this price point. You’ll notice a difference when on vs off, but don’t expect miracles! Using them on busy London streets and the Underground network, they removed some low end engine noises, but I still found myself having to increase the volume quite a bit to drown out the other sounds filtering in.
Anyway, hope that helps!