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long as you do, boasting an industry-first 100 hours of battery life from a single charge - that’s a little over four full days of continuous music, and with its quick charge feature, you only need 10 minutes for an extra 13-hours of playback leveraging the USB-C port. Go ahead, leave your charger at home! Featuring Cleer’s patented Ironless Driver technology, these headphones allow for listening with maximum detail and low distortion. Lightweight and comfortable, these overthe-ear headphones offer plush earpads and a flexible headband for long-listening enjoyment and are foldable for easy storage. Features Google Fast Pair 2.0 for Android devices. ($99.99, available in Navy and Sand) HELM Sportsband HD Triple Driver Wireless Earphones The HELM Sportsband HD Triple Driver wireless headphones feature ground-breaking hybrid technology that delivers audiophile sound quality and an industry leading 25 hours of play time. Qualcomm’s Bluetooth 5 with APTX HD and AAC offer easy auto-connect, stability and long range connectivity. APTX HD delivers low latency, superior battery life and high speed connectivity. HELM’s triple driver technology captures every musical nuance including crisp highs, smooth mids and deep bass for the ultimate immersive sound quality experience for music, movies and gaming. An ultra-lightweight, comfortable and IPX5 rated design combined with an enhanced Mic for crystal clear calls makes the Sportsband the ultimate companion for people on the go. Lighted earpieces ensure the active user can be seen in low light conditions. And when you take a break from listening, just let them hang around your neck and the magnetic clasping earpieces mean you’ll never lose an earbud again.
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Winner - Shure AONIC 50 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Pristine audio + personalization = listening perfection. Shure’s AONIC 50 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones are designed to provide listeners with premium, wireless
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studio-quality sound and incredible flexibility in any environment. AONIC 50 features adjustable noise cancellation to eliminate distractions for a truly immersive listening experience with the flip of a switch. To hear immediate surroundings, users can activate Environment Mode and personalize exact levels with the ShurePlus PLAY App. Twenty hours of battery life on a single charge provides continuous audio anywhere. Fingertip controls allow quick access to answering calls, adjust volume, or pause music. Bluetooth 5 wireless technology offers enhanced stability and a range of up to 30 feet. Users also have the option to connect to wired sources with a 3.5mm analog audio input to ensure an uninterrupted experience.
on what matters most. Industry leading 10-hour battery life playback, with up to 30-hours playback (an additional 20-hours with the included jewel box carrying charging case). Superb audio sound performance with its custom tuned 10mm neodymium drivers for dynamic listening. Adaptable Digital Noise Cancellation and Ambient Mode options are easily accessible by leveraging the Ally Plus touch pad. High-quality wireless listening with Bluetooth 5.0 and the latest beamforming technology for enhanced call quality. Easy pairing with Google Fast Pair 2.0, swipe volume and touch playback and calling controls. IPX4 water (and sweat) resistance. 5-minute quick charge feature for 1-hour of playback ($149.99, available in Warm Grey or Navy)
Audeze LCD-1 The new Audeze LCD-1 planar magnetic over ear headphones are the perfect starting point for great sound and great value at only $399. Meticulously engineered for comfort, convenience, and premium quality audio, the LCD-1 boasts some of Audeze’s most powerful planar magnetic technology together with an openback, foldable, and light-weight housing. Its 90mm Planar Magnetic drivers, which include Audeze’s patented Fluxor magnets, Uniforce voice coils, and Fazor waveguides, deliver frequency extension from 10Hz all the way to 50kHz with precision and clarity. The collapsible housing, a first for Audeze, weighs just 250 grams and features a plush memory foam headband and ear pads for unprecedented portability and fatigue-free listening. Our open-back over-ear design produces an expanded soundstage for a more musically engaging and transparent listening experience.
Cleer Ally True Wireless Headphone Cleer Ally, True Wireless Headphones Innovative technology paired with highquality listening with Twist Fit technology keeping the earbuds in-place while exercising. Industry leading 10-hour battery life playback, with up to 30-hours playback (an additional 20-hours with the included slim jewel box carrying charging case). Superb audio performance with its custom tuned 5.6 mm neodymium drivers for fullrange, dynamic listening. High-quality connectivity with Bluetooth 5.0 and the latest beamforming technology for enhanced call quality. Ally’s included wingtips provide a secure and comfortable fit, staying in-place during the most rigorous workout. Simple to control with soft touch playback and calling controls and sensors that pauses or restarts music when the earbud is removed. IPX5 water (and sweat) resistance. 5-minute quick charge feature for 1-hour of playback. ($99.99, available in Metallic Red or Gunmetal)
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Winner - Cleer Ally Plus True Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Headphone Cleer Ally Plus, True Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Headphones Innovative technology paired with complete, highquality listening freedom so you can focus
Sony WF-SP800N Sport Headphones Sony's newest truly wireless noise canceling headphones are designed for an active lifestyle. The WF-SP800N is perfect for any activity, whether it be running for the train