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versus4 days ago•31 min saved

Collexion luxury vs XM6 value: premium build, modest gains at a steep price

SoundGuys pits Sony's premium 1000X The Collexion against the WH-1000XM6, finding only modest gains for the Collexion: a premium build (stainless steel hinges, faux leather), Bluetooth 6.0, Auracast, and spatial processing features, but significantly worse battery life (about 24 hours vs 37 hours), heavier weight, and a $200 higher price. The XM6 offers far better value with strong ANC, long battery life, portability, and broad feature parity. The Collexion is best for luxury/material enthusiasts who want exclusivity over a dramatic performance leap.

via SoundGuys|

#1000x-the-collexion #anc #auracast

tech4 days ago•48 min saved

Anker’s Liberty 5 Pro earbuds get an AI-powered boost to noise reduction and calls

Anker’s Liberty Pro lineup gets AI-powered upgrades: the Liberty 5 Pro and Liberty 5 Pro Max use the Thus AI audio chip to boost noise reduction and voice clarity in noisy environments, with the Pro version at $169.99 and the Pro Max at $229.99; both offer up to 6.5 hours of listening (28 hours with the charging case), the Max adds AI-powered note-taking and the ability to record meetings without a phone via its larger 1.78-inch AMOLED display on the case, and the outside touchscreen lets you adjust ANC or invoke voice commands to control playback.

via theverge.com|

#ai #anc #audio

technology6 days ago•6 min saved

Sony's 1000X Collexion: Luxury Edition That Stumbles Where It Counts

Sony marks a 10th anniversary with the 1000X The Collexion, a premium leather-and-metal redesign that enhances comfort and adds new carbon drivers and DSEE Ultimate upscaling along with two spatial audio modes. It delivers standout detail and a luxurious feel, but the overall sound is bass-forward, ANC isn’t as strong as the XM6, battery life is shorter (about 24 hours), and at $650 it’s expensive—making it a premium but imperfect option that may not be the best fit for all listeners.

via Engadget|

#1000x-collexion #anc #dsee-ultimate

gadgets22 days ago•15 min saved

Sony Leaks Hint at $649 1000X The ColleXion Wireless Headphones

Leaks suggest Sony’s next premium wireless headphones, reportedly called the 1000X The ColleXion, will launch at $649 with DSEE Ultimate AI upscaling, studio-quality sound, 360-degree spatial audio with head tracking, and a 12-microphone array for noise cancellation, plus an estimated 24 hours of battery with ANC on. If real, they’d position as a high-end rival to Apple’s AirPods Max 2, with a May 19 official unveiling rumored.

via Gizmodo|

#anc #gadgets #headphones

technology1 month ago•11 min saved

Power Sinks, DRM Shifts, and Pedal Alerts: Hackaday Links

Hackaday's April 19 links cover: Voyager 1's LECP shutdown as RTG power fades, Amazon retiring Kindle PC software with a new Windows 11 client in the works, researchers extracting GPS logs from a wrecked car's ECU, Škoda's ANC‑busting bike bell designed to alert pedestrians, and PBS's Artemis II: Return to the Moon documentary.

via Hackaday|

#anc #artemis-ii #ecu

technology1 month ago•18 min saved

Razer's Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed: lag-free gaming earbuds with instant cross-device switching

Razer announces the Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed gaming earbuds with HyperSpeed 2.4GHz streaming for near-lag-free audio, a USB-C dongle that doubles as a wireless transmitter for quick cross‑device switching (PC, phone, tablet, Steam Deck, PS5, etc.), improved ANC, and up to 40 hours of battery (10 hours in buds, four charges in the case); a Bluetooth-only Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed variant is available for $100, while the standard model costs $130 and adds THX spatial audio on PC.

via Engadget|

#anc #gaming-earbuds #hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed

technology1 month ago•61 min saved

AirPods Max 2: premium build meets incremental sonic gains in a crowded field

What Hi-Fi? says the AirPods Max 2 are luxuriously built with a smooth, balanced sound and a host of H2-powered features (Conversation Awareness, Adaptive Audio, Adaptive EQ, personalized volume, Siri gestures, live translation) and seamless iOS pairing, but the 20-hour battery life lags behind rivals like Sony XM6 and Sennheiser HDB 630. The design remains heavy and non-folding with a polarising case, and while wired playback improves depth, the sonic gains over the original are incremental. Against cheaper or lighter rivals offering crisper detail or punchier dynamics, the Max 2 feel like a refined luxury option best suited to Apple-ecosystem users rather than a dramatic leap forward.

via What Hi-Fi?|

#airpods-max-2 #anc #apple

technology2 months ago•50 min saved

JBL bets big on AI-driven ANC with two wireless headphones and marathon battery life

JBL has introduced two Live-series wireless headphones—the over-ear Live 780NC and on-ear Live 680NC—that wield an AI-trained noise-cancellation algorithm, boosted real-time noise filtering, LE Audio and LDAC, and up to 50 hours of playback with ANC on (about 80 hours with ANC off). They use 40mm drivers, offer Multipoint Bluetooth, come in five finishes, and are priced at $249.95 and $159.95 with UK availability to be announced.

via What Hi-Fi?|

#ai-trained #anc #battery-life

audio2 months ago•77 min saved

Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Emerges Victorious in Buds 4 Pro vs 3 Pro Showdown

Tom’s Guide pits the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro against the Buds 3 Pro and finds the 4 Pro the stronger package thanks to a refreshed design, Bluetooth 6.1, and standout AI features (Interpreter, Bixby/Gemini integration, head gestures) that translate to better sound, call quality, and overall ANC. The Buds 3 Pro remain solid and cheaper, but they trail in key areas; for Android users prioritizing top-tier sound and features, the Buds 4 Pro win, while the 3 Pro still offers good value for those less concerned with ecosystem lock-in.

via Tom's Guide|

#anc #audio #earbuds

technology2 months ago•100 min saved

Bose QC Ultra Edges Galaxy Buds 4 Pro in Tom's Guide Head-to-Head

Tom's Guide pits Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro against Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Gen 2 in a close comparison. Bose dominates the key areas of sound quality and active noise cancellation, while Samsung leads in battery life and some flagship features. Overall, Bose is favored, especially for iPhone users, making it the stronger all-around pick in this head-to-head.

via Tom's Guide|

#anc #bose #earbuds

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

Soundcore Space 2 Boosts ANC, Battery, and Sound Quality at MWC 2026

Soundcore unveiled the Space 2 at MWC 2026, priced at $129.99 with an April 21 US release in linen white, jet black, and seafoam green. It adds upgraded full-band active noise cancellation focused on low-frequency noise, redesigned 40mm drivers with a silk-ceramic diaphragm, and LDAC support, plus Bluetooth 6.1 (no Auracast) and a wired 3.5mm option. Battery life is up to 50 hours with ANC (70 hours without) and a five-minute charge adds four hours. Features HearID 3.0 tuning and auto-pause, ships with a color-matching cloth bag, and faces competition from Sony, EarFun, and JLab in the budget ANC space.

via The Verge|

#anc #ldac #mwc-2026

gadgets2 months ago•15 min saved

Soundcore Space 2 Delivers Long Battery Life on a Budget

Soundcore unveiled the Space 2 over-ear headphones at MWC 2026, touting 50 hours of playback with active noise cancellation and 70 hours without, a $130 price, four-stage adaptive ANC, memory foam padding for comfort, and 40mm silk-diaphragm drivers; they launch April 21 on Amazon and Soundcore in linen white, jet black, and seafoam green.

via Gizmodo|

#anc #battery-life #gadgets

technology2 months ago•27 min saved

Samsung's Galaxy Buds 4 lineup retools design, boosts ANC and adds new hands-free features

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro at Galaxy S26 Unpacked with a redesigned, flatter blade-like design and improved sound. Both models offer stronger active noise cancellation, ambient sound and adaptive EQ, with 24-bit/96kHz audio support. The Buds 4 stay open-fit while the Buds 4 Pro add a sealing tip, and the Pro adds voice-detection for conversations, Siren Detect for safety, and head-gesture controls plus hands-free access to Bixby, Gemini and Perplexity. Prices start at $180 (Buds 4) and $250 (Buds 4 Pro), with pre-orders live and shelves arriving March 11; colors include black, white, and a pink-gold Pro exclusive.

via Engadget|

#airpods-like-design #anc #galaxy-buds-4

tech3 months ago•46 min saved

Sony's next flagship earbuds leak: faster chip, more mics, and improved ANC

Leaked specs for Sony's WF-1000XM6 reveal a faster QN3e processor, eight microphones, a new speaker, DAC and amplifier, upgraded ANC, insulated tips for a better fit, a 10-band EQ in the app, and up to eight hours of playback with ANC (24 hours total with the charging case).

via theverge.com|

#anc #earbuds #leaks

technology3 months ago•22 min saved

Sony's WF-1000XM6 earbuds leak suggests premium refresh ahead

Sony’s upcoming flagship WF-1000XM6 wireless earbuds appear in a retailer listing with photos, two colorways (black and white), IPX4 water resistance, and active noise cancellation with transparency mode; the design hints at larger tips potentially boosting bass, but full specs and an official release date haven’t been disclosed (the WF-1000XM5 launched more than two years ago).

via Engadget|

#anc #leak #sony