Best Wireless Headphones For Guitar Amp (Jan 2023 Update)

I recently a BOSS Katana Artist MkII amplifier (which I have reviewed elsewhere) and love it. However, it is somewhat of a pain to connect my phone and studio headphones to it to do a little nighttime jamming – both of those require cables, which makes setup and teardown enough pain that I don't want to do it. When I heard of the WAZA-AIR, I found it is almost exactly a Katana in convenient headphone shape. To be clear, I love this thing. It sounds good enough that I will play it and it is a snap to get started. I traded a Fender Mustang Micro for the WAZA-AIR, and the two are not even in the same ballpark. To be fair, the Mustang is about a third the price, so I'm not surprised, but if you are struggling to get a good sound from a Mustang – and if you have the cash – the WAZA-AIR is likely to do what you need. The software and firmware are…finicky at times. There are a few oddities that I can't explain that differ from the Katana software. For instance, it appears that I cannot use both a Booster and the Modulation at the same time. I don't get that. I can still connect a wireless MIDI controller to the WAZA-AIR, and that might open up more possibilities. It's also another investment, and I'm still trying to determine if being able to hit a pedal is worth it. Overall, I do recommend the WAZA-AIR. It sounds great, the convenience can't be beaten, and it is just very solid and feels right. There are a couple of strange parts that – so far – do not detract enough from the experience for me to try to change them. If you are reading this now, I recommend you give it a try. You'll probably be impressed.Robert

I am not sure, but I don't think anyone has ever invented this. It's just headphones that connect to your electric guitar wirelessly, right? In fact, I was just thinking of this, before I discovered these on Sam Ash – because i was sitting there, tangled in headphone wires, guitar cables, and I wondered – can't somebody do this wirelessly? So I did a search, and voi la! Here's the other thing – inside the phones, it sounds like outside the phones. In other words, these are not JUST wireless guitar headphones – they are wireless amplifier headphones. The one thing I don't like – and maybe someone knows the answer – but, the controls, through the app, are pretty limited. Or at least, it's not like a amp modeler, like Spark. But then, Spark is not like Amplitube – actually models hundreds of real amplifier setups – from the real world. If the WAZA could pair up with something like Amplitube, it would be over the top.kronikole

These ATH-M50x don't "exagerate" anything to the point of being distracting and "untrue" to the original source, however they will only be as good as the source you use. It is a very natural sounding, open, listening experience.Theres plenty of punch, warmth and depth, together with detail galore. Every frequency has "space". At no point do these headphones sound restricted or limited. Mid range is clear and smooth and the highs are very pleasent indeed..If you like well balanced, honest sound, suitable for long periods then this is for you. Pls! Listen Loseless audio in this closed back headphone, which is..why it is worth to buy!!ANAND C.

This is my first headphone of audiophile grade. Before buying ATH-M50X I got all the relevant details from HeadphoneZone gurus. I would suggest that every headphone buyer should first talk to HeadphoneZone guru before making any purchase. Based on your taste of music genre and listening habits they would suggest right headphones. I had confusion between ATH-M50x and DT 770 Pro. It's been more than a month with these cans and I am loving it. In online reviews you might see people suggesting that these can be used without DAC/AMP but that's not true. If you want to unleash the true sound I would really recommend to get a dedicated DAC/AMP. I am using ATH-M50x with iBasso DC03 (also bought from HeadphoneZone) and could really understand the difference and what these cans are capable of. I am using the following combination: Dolby Atmos Music Mode(OnePlus 7T Pro) + EQ tweaking(10 band EQ with 7T Pro) + Audio Technica ATH-M50x + iBasso DC03 + Gaana (Plus/Premium Subscription) and now each of the songs are sounding way more beautiful. I guess since DC03 has dual DAC and that might be the reaon it's so powerful and it doesn't eat up much battery as well. Words can't justify this listening experience but still Ihave tried my level best. Totally recommended 👍🤘 A big thumbs up to headphone zone for suggesting this purchase. Love you guys ❤Shibin D.

Had issues with first headphones but the guys at addictedtoaudio were quick to respond and replace under warranty. Awesome customer service. As for the headphones, the sound clarity is on another level for a gaming headset. If your after decent sound with a detachable mic i would highly recommend as you wont find a better gaming headset at this quality of sound.Jesse

Headset crackles and disconnects constantly when I'm just sitting at the computer. Tried USB dongle in the front ports right next to where I sit as well as the rear of computer. Tried disabling my desktop's Wifi in device manager. Also downloaded Audeze HQ and updated firmware, but it happened both before and after. Even changed the 2.4GHz channels and lowered the channel width on my router. The range on these are horrible.Michael

The audio is superb theres no denying that, but that cant be the only thing you have going for your wireless gaming headset. Bought these for my Series X and within an hour of use i already submitted them for a refund through Amazon.

Microphone quality is sub-par for a 300 dollar headset, when my friends could even hear me. The game audio world work, but the chat audio would cut out. Either my friends voices would cut in and out, or mine would. All while the game audio was uninterrupted.

The material used for the earcups definitely didnt feel like it would be comfortable for long game sessions, and this is a more subjective problem i had with the product but they werent made for people with big heads like me.

Last but not least the controls were garbage. Mixing chat and game audio was horribly confusing and clunky. Dual input for wireless/bluetooth was a chour to use also.

Bottom line is it basically felt like all the cost of this headset went into the fancy drivers. Those are swell, but when nothing else works on the headset, it kinda makes the amazing audio quality a mute point. I'll be all over the next iteration of these headphones if the problems get ironed out. I'd gladly pay 300 bucks if they actually worked.Alexander Szabo

I bought these about 2 months ago and they have done very well. They sound amazing, have great noise cancelling and battery life. The battery has lasted everywhere I have went without charge for a long time even with ANC on. If you aren't used to heavier headphones, be careful buying these because comparing them to lighter ones is quick a difference. If you are ok with heavier headphones, these are great and decently comfy. The headband does lack padding but its ok, it hasn't been unbearable to wear, and I have wore these for 8+ hours at a time. It did slightly hurt the inside of my ear from the cup pressing tightly, but that could be because I have adjusted them too small. They are solid and durable other than a small part that attaches the cup to the swizzley headband. A small piece has become loose and creaks and pops in and out of place when using the buttons on the side and when I walk or move. I will be returning the headphones for a replacement in warranty as they are really good, just the one faulty piece. Definitely recommend for the price, well worth the money!George17

I bought this about a month ago. This is my first set of ANC headphones, which I bought because in-ear earbud designs give me problems with ear was buildup. Sound is excellent. The default EQ setting is well-balanced to my ear, with good but not overwhelming bass. If the default EQ is not to your liking, there are a range of EQ presets, as well as a cool Personi-Fi feature which effectively performs a simplified pure tone audiogram and adjusts your EQ to match your hearing. This works well, but for me the result was too flat to be enjoyable – you may like this if you prefer a more accurate frequency response profile. ANC works fairly well, I can still hear people talking but the sound is much reduced. Better than what I recall of the passive isolation from a pair of in-ears. Caveat – due to the ongoing pandemic I have yet to try this on a bus, rail, or plane journey, which for me woudl be the main application of ANC in a non-pandemic world. The flip side to ANC is pass-through, which on this headset comes in 2 flavours – Smart Ambient lets mainly environmental sounds through, while Talk Thru also lets in sounds in the vocal range. You choose which one will be activated by the Ambient Aware button on the left earcup using the Android app – my preference is Talk Thru, and I'm not really sure why you would want to be aware of everything in your surroundings but with muffled voices. As many online reviewers have noted, this is a HEAVY set of headphones, especially compared to other sets I have which come in at less than 2/3 the weight (Sennheiser HD202, Sennheiser PC360). This is down to the confidence-inspiring build quality, with metal hinges and not a hint of loose joints anywhere. The weight wouldn't bother me, except that the headphones also have rather thin headband padding. Together these produce discomfort at the top of my admittedly pointy head, though I have some ideas about how to alleviate this with a padding modification. There is also a voice assistant function, which integrates very well with either Google Assistant or Alexa. The function works well, but in real life I have found that the intersection of situations where you would wear headphones and situations where you would want to use a voice assistant to be limited. At their current price of around £80, I think these headphones are hard to beat.Jiehan

these headphones sit tight an comfortable on the head, but that's the only good thing about them. I spend lots of time outdoors walking and cykling, and want to be able to listen to music and podcasts and make phonecalls while doing so, and also indoors i need a good pair of headphones for videoconferences. These headphones are very noise while cykling, they amplify the sound of the wind, which makes it impossible to listen to a podcast while cycling. I have never succeeded using these headphones for videoconferences (not app related, i tried several apps and devices) and phonecalls. The sound quality of the mic is too bad, no one understands what i am saying. And above that, these headphones produce a constant noise in the background both with ANC on and off. Very disturbing att low volumes or when listening to pods. The headphones also put themselves out randomly. Sometimes after 3 minutes use, sometimes i can have them as long as an hour. This is not related to battery levels.karl000

Bought the Aria 90B to replace my ANC032 whose battery died 2 weeks after warranty ended. The 90B has the same great comfort and sound as all Avantree headphones but has 3 annoying problems: a) It does not auto-reconnect to paired bluetooth sources b) the ANC switch is loose and rattles when you move your head c) ANC only works when the headphones are on but if you have no source connected the headphones turn off after 10 minutes. I wanted the ANC to cut out nearby sound when I sleep (same as I used the ANC032) BUT after 10 minutes the annoying woman shouts "GOODBYE" and shuts down the headphones. You need an option for the headphones to always stay on even with no sound source connected. Just found another problem – no User manual on the support website. Do not buy if you want just for the ANC – Do buy if you love really comfortable headphones.David R.

my parents got me a avantree aria headset for Christmas and the audio for my games keeps dropping whenever I use applications that require a microphone. the website said it was because it needed a transmitter to access the stereo (normal sound quality) and talk at the same time. so I looked through the box to see if it came with one and it didn't because apparently there is a "pro" edition I didn't get. I looked further into the subject and it might just be that I have a Bluetooth 4 dongle instead of a 5. I have yet to see if this works but if it does they should make it more apparent in their q/a section that it is a version issue not a "you need our product" issue but if it doesn't they should really included a dongle to go with the headset and I will probably be returning the headsetcaius

These headphones are comfortable and easy to use. I was impressed by the noise cancelling design, I was able to work from home with contractors in and out of the house all day without being bothered by the noise. Sound quality was good, especially in the lower (bass) tones. The middle tones seemed a little different to me, not bad, but not like other headphones I've tried. Battery life is very good, I've used them all day, and left them on overnight in stand-by mode and the battery is always fine. No need to constantly monitor the battery level, which is nice. One downside for me is that there are too many buttons and it's hard to remember what each one does. I've accidentally enabled Siri a few times or turned the headphones off when I meant to turn the volume up etc. I suppose it just takes time to get used to, but I would have been happy with fewer buttons. All in all, though these headphones are an excellent choice for casual listening when you need to tune out distractions.pebbles

Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones The Sony WH-1000XM5 are so impressive featuring new drivers with flagship superb features and design, active Noise Cancelling (ANC) Fantastic for home, office, travel the list is endless. Optimised for Alexa and Google Assistant. The headphones are covered in a soft coating leatherette they are very comfortable to wear. One of the first things you notice when you open the box is the environmental packaging It's unbleached and wholly recyclable and uses no plastic whatsoever. The headphones are made mostly from Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) which is useful material in acoustic terms which is mostly produced from recycled plastic and can be recycled again at the end of its life. So full marks to Sony for doing this. The Sony WH-1000XM5 main controls use capacitive touch panel on the right ear cup with actions as follows: Swipe Up = Volume Up Swipe Down = Volume Down Swipe Forward = Track forward Swipe Back = Track back Hold (Centre) =Voice assistant Double tap centre= Pause / resume Cup hand =. Ambient sound pass through On the left ear cup you will find two buttons, a power button and ANC mode button.Hold down the power button turns the headphones on after three seconds pairing will start, after that you can pair with your phone/computer. If you press NC/AMB button you can toggle the ANC mode, you are able to select the ANC/ANC off. The Ambient sound mode lets you hear what’s going on around you. You connect the headphones via Blue tooth or a TRS cable. When you listen to the WH-1000XM5 via the wired connection you turn the headphones on and that enables the ANC or leave them off. They sound quite different in passive mode. At the bottom right is a USB-C Charging port that allows you to charge the headphones. The Sony Headphones Connect App works great with these headphones and I highly recommend that you download it. Also you can get the latest updates for your headphones. Battery life for these Sony headphones is approx 30 hours on a full charge, if the battery is flat you can charge for just 3 minutes you will get 180 minutes of playback or of course you can always use the 3.5mm cable for analog playback. The headphones tend too boost the bass a bit too much with a detriment of the midrange however by using the App you can use the equalisation feature to tailor to your liking. These Sony Headphones support Sony’s high bit rate codec called LDAC which gives very good sound quality. On using the wired connection I found the sound performance identical to the wireless mode but you need to make sure they are powered on, if you listen in passive mode performance is not so good. The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones sport 8 microphones and the call quality is good and is excellent on zoom calls or phone meetings. It rejects outside noise well. Overall these Sony headphones are a great buy but expensive, but if you want the best they are definitely worth the outlay.Cessnatim

Sony has done it yet again; they’ve actually improved upon what I feel are the BEST noise cancelling wireless over-ear headphones available! The WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones are the newly released version from Sony and they have added even more user-friendly features and technology than the previous versions…and updated the look to a more modern design. What’s in the box – The headphones ship with a great zippered carrying case, a USB-C fast charging cable, an audio cable for wired connection and instructions/paperwork/360 Music offer. The headphones fold much easier compared to the previous versions. There is no more origami-like folding, just turn the ear cups and put them in the case…which is a good size for traveling. They fit perfectly in the outside pocket of my backpack. The earphones were fully charged out of the box, so all that’s needed to get started (optional really, as they headphones will connect to your Bluetooth device anyway) is download the Sony Headphones Connect app and set up the earphones. There was a software update available for the headphones and it updated once they were connected. Fit and Function – The first thing I noticed was the new sleeker, more modern looking and lighter design of the XM5s. Although the design has changed, the comfort level is as plush and comfortable as ever. The ear cups and headband are super plush and easy to adjust to your head size. I've been wearing them almost non-stop for the last couple of days and there are no hotspots or uncomfortable rubbing. Hold the power button for a couple of seconds and then the magic starts, the noise canceling technology is fantastic, literally cutting out all the background noise as I mowed the lawn, went running or just listening to music while working around the house (my wife texts me as I can't hear her!). With the Auto Switching Based on Action, the noise cancelling level adjusts to your activity and the outside noise. Sound Quality – The sound quality is the BEST I've ever heard from Bluetooth NC headphones. Straight out of the box these things rock, but the Headphone Connect app gives the user the ability to set custom preferences for sound and services. From a noise canceling perspective Sony touts 8 total microphones and a newly designed 30mm driver to provide optimized noise canceling performance. So the 1000XM5s provide industry leading noise canceling and music that is so crisp and clear on the highs and the bass is rich and deep. Quality sound as expected from Sony! Headphone Connect App – it's a great tool for taking advantage of the many settings these headphones provide like Adaptive Sound Control, Noise Canceling Optimizer, Surround, Equalizer, Sound Quality Mode, Voice Assist, etc. Open the app, turn on the headphones and hold them close to connect and you’re ready to customize the earphones. The app is broken into four sections: Status, Sound. System and Services. Some of the functions are automatic like the Adaptive Sound Control – this will detect your surroundings and adjust the headphones accordingly. You can also select the Noise Canceling levels. The System tab is all about the operational settings like Auto Power Off, Touch Sensors, etc. Super easy to use and a great tool that’s very well laid out for the user. Cool (and totally useful) Functions – Not only do these headphones rock, they are loaded with super cool and totally useful Touch Features so you can adjust the music level, FF, Pause, answer phone calls, etc. by simply touching the right ear cup. And if that isn't enough, Sony has upped the game by adding Speak-To-Chat which stops the music and let’s in ambient sound so you can hold a conversation without having to take the earphones off or cover the right earphone (which still works) as the previous version supported. The other new function that really stands out to me is the Automatic Off (Wearing Detection) feature. By simply taking the headphones off, music is instantly paused until they are put back on…then the music instantly starts up again automatically. Not sure how Sony will add more features to these headphones in the future…but I’m sure they will do something amazing! Phone Calls – Sound is great both on the speaker and headphone sides. No complaints from anyone I’ve talked to on the headphones. Your music will start right back up once the call is ended. Totally hands free and couldn’t be any easier to use! Battery Life – As mentioned, they came fully charged and after multiple days of use, they are still at 60%…this absolutely crushes the battery performance of my other NC headphones. And on top of that, there’s a quick charge feature that adds 3 hours of charge in just 3 minutes. Worrying about battery life is completely off the table based on my experience to date. Pros: – Noise Canceling and Sound Quality are second to none – Support for connecting to 2 different devices simultaneously – Ease of adjustability of sound amstanleynh

Ok, these are the first 'over the head' high quality wireless headphones I have used and I have to say they have set the bar really high. I have some top end wired Sony Hi Res headphones with no noise cancelling along with some competitors wired noise cancelling headphones and these beauties are on par if not better than both. Firstly the aesthetics are very good, you receive them in a Sony blended material box that might be completely recycled but has a nice solid feel to it and looks nice. Then, when you open up inside is the carry case which may be a bit thicker than I'd like but I'm happy to live with it as it keeps the contents safe. The first view of the WH-1000XM5 is impressive, nice matt finish with classy leather essentials that are very very comfortable indeed and I didn't find my ears getting too hot after 4 hours of continual wear. I'm not sure about all day comfortable but I don't think I could wear any headphones all day. The side panel with all the little tweaks and tricks is a joy to use after looking at the accompanying guide and very quickly becomes intuitive. This is very cleverly done and it seems they were developed with someone who has a similar brain to me because they just work. The sound is really really good with full range and depth, I don't know if I'm imagining it but feel it's not quite as expansive as when they are plugged in via the included cable, that being said Marvin Gaye singing Mercy Mercy Me in Hi Res on my Xperia 5ii is absolutely sublime with all the layers coming through nicely and Marvins smooth voice an utter joy. The noise cancelling is really effective and again the handy side panel enabling you to just hold it to hear is so handy. It makes you feel like it is just you and the music which is exactly what I want. I have used the 360 audio before with other Sony headphones and I have to say these seem to get a bit more out of the separation truly surrounding you with glorious sound. I subjected them to War Of The Worlds Multi Channel and it was absolutely stunning, I was completely lost for the duration, hanging on to Richard Burtons every word and emerged into the story completely. The bluetooth range is outrageously good compared to anything else I have, with the phone in the house I can reach the end of my garden (30m+) with ease and that's on 'Sound quality preferred' setting! All in all I'm struggling to find fault with these at all, maybe the price but realistically is there anything better out there? I'm not sure there is.occasionalstan

Bought for work in lab and commute. Read reviews saying they leak sound too much for this purpose but have found that I can hear fine whilst not disturbing others. They do let pretty much all sound in though, so tube goers beware! Sound quality is great, especially over wired. In terms of wireless audio quality I'd say they punch a little below their price point. Battery life is also fantastic, easily get 2 week's worth of listening. Comfort was the main selling point for me. They unfortunately don't come with a case and would absolutely recommend buying as an extra.Joesd

I've been looking for headphones with great quality audio (i listen to music day), bluetooth (so I can leave the computer and make a cup of coffee) and wasn't really able to find that. I tried the Koss BT540i and they were terrible – awful audio quality, the earpads would always slip off and were difficult to get back on, etc. Then I stumbled across these after conceding blue-tooth and looking to buy a pair of regular corded Grados. And not only do I find bluetooth but a very decent mic as well. These things are worth every penny. The only thing that could be improved? Keep this model as the entry level but make a more expensive pair out of metal with easily replaceable parts. I would pre-order that.Toby K.

These headphones are unusual in more ways than one and that sense of their difference is immediately conspicuous from their retro' design integrity to the sound signature that they deliver. I had tried a series of Bluetooth headphones and never found any of them to be faithful to the original sound files without significant diminishment in quality. Or, the headphones produced a sound that was either too bright, too thin or insubstantial overall. Often, even if the sound seemed acceptable, the price most certainly was not. Then came these. Whilst their design might not be everybody's taste, they are indisputably light and very portable though the head-cups make them look a little larger in real life than they appear in most of the videos and pictures that I had seen, certainly. The Bluetooth pairing is fast and seamless with all devices and the sound quality is not only pleasingly close to the wired version (blissfully short cable included; perfect for travel and home use, too) but it is also not far off that which you obtain when using the cable! Battery life is way beyond Grado's suggested 15 hour window. I managed to get over 20 hours after the first charge which was a pleasant surprise. As for the sound; when testing these in store (Swiss Cottage) I tried them alongside the Dali headphones and found these to be way too flat, insipid even. I also noticed that vocals were not engaging and instrument separation was nigh on non-existent. I found them so brittle as to be unbearable. I switched to the Grado GW-100s. These have an immediacy, clarity, liveliness, warmth (without being coloured), bass sensitivity without being dominant and, most delightfully of all, instrument articulation that makes instruments settle in all the right places and the overall sound seem to occupy different spaces in the head rather than in either ear (something that could not be said of the Dali's, sadly). They are a touch bright in the treble and at higher frequencies (AT FIRST) but after a few hours of listening they soften and the initial, ostensible hint of, harshness dissipates. These headphones look great, rest comfortably on the head, are superbly and conveniently light, have that critical detachable cable option and deliver long-lasting Bluetooth decency at a price that leaves competitors reeling. I have found these to be so enjoyable that they have not left my head since buying them a week ago; my Beyer-Dynamic DT-990s sitting idle with resentment while I smile broadly beneath them!richtea123

I really liked the sleek design and comfort of these headphones, so I tried to make them work for a week before returning them today. The deal breaker for me was the frequent snap, crackle, and pop sounds I was getting while streaming on Twitch. My old wired headset didn't have this problem, so I reviewed the Steelseries headset/mic and OBS bit rates and made sure the mic was fully plugged in. I tried a couple other things, but the only one I refused was setting the sound EQ to flat in SteelSeries GG (product management app) because it honestly sounded much worse in comparison to "music" mode. For $100, I should be able to use different EQ settings at the very least!! PROS – Sleek design. The reason why I picked the Steelseries vs. other options at Target. – VERY comfortable ear cups. Would not hurt my ears after 5-hour gaming or TV sessions. I also have 5 piercings per ear so this was very impressive and the main reason I didn't want to give up this headset. CONS – Medium difficulty setup. After downloading SteelseriesGG and pairing the headset to my PC, the audio worked – but not the mic. I followed the Steelseries FAQ to troubleshoot, and it did not work. It somehow started working when I went to Sounds > Properties > Listen and check marked “Listen to this device” (not mentioned anywhere on Steelseries and random reddit threads). That brought the mic to life, and I was able to uncheck the box and save. – Confusing battery life LED indicator. It often would not update with the correct color indicator. For example, I would charge it to Green and then it would be Yellow as soon as I turned it on to use the headset. – Minor snap/crackle/pop issues in voice chat (Discord) and audio (listening to TV shows). My friend told me it wasn't bad, but sometimes my voice sounded choppy in Discord. Sometimes there would be audio lag. It wasn't the end of the world, but it was noticeable. – Garbage SteelseriesGG program. Whoever made this app needs to go back and work on it. You need this to set up the Bluetooth dongle pairing and in the future for viewing the battery life icon or changing EQ settings. However, the program never properly terminates after you close it, even after you've turned off your PC. I would have to run it as administrator and terminate all duplicate tasks 3x to get this app to even launch and load. And it's not even the regular .exe launcher! I had to dig around Program Files for another version of the app launcher and pinned it to Start. Finally, I wondered if the problem was my hardware – could I be maxing out my USB bandwidth? I picked up a HyperX Cloud Flight (wireless 2.4 Hz USB) on the same day after returning the Steelseries. Surprisingly, I did not have any issues. I even put the HyperX USB in the exact same USB 3.0 slot as the Steelseries USB Bluetooth dongle. Therefore, I am inclined to think the Steelseries USB was either defective or low quality.cickpeatea

This headset has a unique design which surprised me. I'm familiar with headsets that remove the microphone when not needed which obviously becomes a problem if you lose the mic. This headset has a retractable mic that blends in with the design so then it is not noticeable if you don't know it is there. The headset is comfortable and provides a wide range of adjustability. It also covers a wide range of audio input without rattling or sounding "tinny". I'm excited to use it in more settings. I can't say it is the perfect audiophile headphones but more than enough for a gaming headset.Ironman35

These are my first ever Gaming Headsets. Highly used for tabletop gaming and received a lot of good reactions from other players with headsets: I was told that the headset made me sound like a streamer. I have a fairly huge head and these have a snug fit: Not too tight nor not too loose, but just good. Pros: On/Off switch comes in handy when you do or do not want to have other players listen to you button smashing or background noise. Also, headset has a volume slider and really makes it a nice touch when you don't want to use your consoles volume control while playing. Replaceable ear cushions!! OMG! I can buy different styles for it at their official website!! That's soooo awesome!! Cons: Cable length is slightly shorter than average. I have Sony MDREX15LP in-Ear Earbuds and the cable length extension is twice as long compared to Arctis 1. There are moments that I forget about cable length and have snagged my Nintendo Switch off the table and dropped to the floor when I moved because I had my headset on. oops! Overall, these are the best for the price in terms of design, audio/mic quality, comfort, and value. A random teammate on Fortnite squads recommended me SteelSeries headsets when I asked what headsets he was using because the sound sounds sooooo crisp, smooth, and clear!! *chefs kiss*ShaddollOnBestBuy

Great for mom. Just a bit tight fitting i can not see how it can be made looser. But other than the fit it lets her hear much betterjust4gene

Headphones with ambient noise amplification I am sure it is not on most music listeners list. However, if you have hearing aids that need to go to the manufacturer for a one week round trip then these headphones are an easy affordable solution. The sound can be with or without adjustable ambient background and to my ear the delivered sound is fantastic. So for the week I could watch tv and hear everything in the room around me, great buy.Art

Quick summary: best earphones I have ever owned. Bar none. Period. In detail: I own (or have owned) more than 10 over-ears over the past 7 years. I use my over-ears for long periods while at work, so comfort is paramount. These are THE most comfortable I have had. I wear glasses and have been in front of my computer for 4-6 hours at a stretch. No problem with these. The sound profile is to my liking. It is not as bass forward as some would like (and yet not as neutral as some others). Suits multi-genre listening. I invariably use it wired, so cannot comment too much on battery life. So if wired is an option for you, you can consider the Amiron Home – the Home can also be used with the Beyer Impacto. Impacto will not work with the wireless. It sure is expensive, but for comfort and near neutral profile, i am yet to find anything in the sub-INR60k this good. In fact I find it almost as good as some of my more expensive ones, since comfort is mindblowing.Gnashman

These headphones are awesome.. I think itself best headphones I ever had so far. The sound quality is superior, they are super comfortable and you can DJ for hours without any pain on your ears. Their are flexible which is really good as well and made from quality materials. Sound isolation is very good as well and you can hear every detail. Another thing is that they also can be wireless if you want and last for 20h playtime. I bought them much cheaper then elsewhere. Top class professional headphones for 80 pound it's just mind blowing. Pioneer didn't disappoint. I am super happy and thank you for this product! Dispatch time was quick as well. Highly recommend this product!gedas_2013

The sound is great and the noise cancelling works very well. My only gripe is that the headphones are very tight on my head. I wear glasses and the pressure of the headphones cause me some discomfort after a period of time.John

Overall: i've had them for a couple months. the sounds it great, they fit nice. nice too night or loose. they slipped off the counter more then once an because of the design they been fine. i like that the wire clips into the head phones so they don't disconnect easily.Timothy

I had a wired pair of these which I loved and I always eyed these wireless and finally made the leap. They have the same comfort, sound quality, and built quality as my wired and I love them.remak316

Focal Listen headphones won't compete with Focal's higher-end headphones, their Utopia, Clear and Elear offerings, but they will come ahead of anything sound of 600-700 hundred dollars. I would view these headphones as more of an EDC, they sound great with most genre's and even sound better than headphones more than twice their price offering great dynamics, not too overpowering in the lower or upper frequencies, just a solid resolving portable headphone that suits many genres well. But as usual your mileage may vary, though I can honestly say these are every bit worth their price and then some.HeadFiHi

I thought these sounded pretty good, I especially thought the sound was good with the noise-cancelling disabled, you need that to get the best dynamic range and frequency response. With noise cancelling, the audio quality does suffer some. The volume gets plenty high regardless. The noise cancelling does work surprisingly well; seems the phones generate a little very soft white noise as well as cancelling so its not "dead silent"; the difference between my ambient noise and having the phones on is pretty amazing. These things paired with everything I tried; careful when pairing with windows – there are two devices that pop up, don't use the "LE" one or it doesn't work properly. I am not personally a fan of the on-ear style and did find the pinchynees uncomfortable after a few hours of listening, but these were a gift.Mike

These are my first ever pair of on-ear headphones. I'm quite familiar with true wireless and sporty wireless for casual/athletic use, and IEMs and over ear for focused listening. I wore these for a non-cardio gym workout and general home use (meetings, music, focus, etc.). Overall I was pleasantly surprised and even impressed with both the build and audio quality. The sound came out on the brighter side, which is great for mids and highs, but maybe not the best for lows. As on-ear headphones, I would not recommend wearing them for anything other than very low movement activity. My gym workout often featured them sliding around. The biggest gripe I have is the button placement and usability. The smaller earphone size compared to over-ear headphones makes it a bit of a tactile challenge to grasp the buttons, and then you have to remember what each one does. The most intuitive position for volume up/down and track forward/back (they are the same button) is where the on/off switch is. It's almost impossible to find the bluetooth pairing and noise cancel mode toggle buttons. Finally – I haven't used the different noise cancel modes much because I generally only do so on airplanes, but I didn't notice large differentials between the two modes on limited usage.UB3RD4NG

I bought these headphones a few days ago and I am very disappointed with them because of a specific feature, "Play/Pause". The feature has several problems which I will list here. -It makes a very annoying sound -It often triggers when you adjust the headphones and pauses playback. -It can only be turned off in the app but it still makes the sound of the feature being triggered. THIS IS HORRIBLE DESIGN LIKE COMICALLY BAD. -The feature isn't consistent. Sometimes you take the headphones off, playback pauses, then you put them back on and it doesn't trigger the feature. This is especially annoying when the "play/pause" is triggered from adjusting the headphones. This may sound like a small inconvenience but when it happens constantly it becomes very very annoying. Play/pause is a pointless feature. I understand JBL wanting to distinguish themselves from other brands but they shouldnt add features that decrease the functionality of the headset. Just make a pair of headphones that sound good and work please. Stop with all the added nonsense. These headphones have another problem. They can pair to two devices but when youre paired to two the sound is choppy constantly. There isn't a way to fix it and I'm fairly certain the "play/pause" feature (my favorite) resumes when the app is closed. Oh and by the way you can only get the app on a phone. Isn't that just great?!?!?SeanM

Purchased these for my in-laws who are in their 80's. Easy set up. We purchased 2 sets one for each. Works well for the voice enhancement feature and the independant volume control for the headset vs the volume over the tv speakers. They love them and so do we. When we come to visit and they are watching tv we can have a conversation with one of them while the other continues to watch tv without us being blown out of the room.Ipaduser

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS ESPECIALLY SINCE IT'S WIRELESS & allows me to do other things while using it! It's comfortable to wear, the mechanisms are really easy to use, It tells you VERBALLY when it's on, off &/or how much time is left before it needs recharging. Also, since I like to work out &/or do gardening in my small backyard while listening to music; plus, watch TV late at night, I use this then so I don't bother my neighbors. Simpatico!Kaki

Great headphones. Very nice to use when I want to watch tv and my wife is trying to sleep. The padding is soft and they are comfortable to wear. I like being able to alter the way they sound depending on what I’m listening to. Overall volume is more than adequate. However, sometimes I wish they were louder as I like some music loud on occasion. Battery life is great.PaulS

I wanted to write a review comparing these to the Sony WH-1000xm4 headphones, which I bought a few months ago and ended up returning. For my uses, these are much better headphones. These have excellent sound quality with a studio monitor – style flatter response, with much better high and mid-level sound quality than the sony's. This was my first priority and I found them head and shoulders better than the sony cans, which were subpar and all around tinny sounding. I think sony probably used cheaper drivers. The sound just seemed dull, with lots of lost details, where the Shure headphones have more detailed, richer sound. The Sony phones have better ANC hands down, but I found these more than adequate for a 10 hour flight from honolulu to charlotte with screaming kids in the next row. The screaming was reduced to a tolerable murmur. I liked the "environment mode", which turns up the ambient sound slightly in one ear so you can have a conversation (for instance getting a drink from the flight attendant without taking off the headphones). The Sony have a touch response where you rub your finger on the right headphone and it changes the volume, skips, etc. There are lots of annoying beeps and the swiping works about two out of three times. The Shure have tactile buttons for all of your adjustments, volume, ANC level, play/pause, etc and the volume adjustments are silent, with no beeps. I found that this worked a lot better for me. The Shure headphones lose points for the HUGE travel case – the Sony's folded up much smaller. Also instead of having a standard 1/8 jack they have some weird proprietary jack. I hate that kind of thing. At least the charging is USB-C (and you can apparently listen through the USB-C port, although I haven't tried this out) The other bizarre thing about these headphones is the app. The equalizer would not work with the spotify streaming codec so I had to download a different equalizer app. I thought this was really annoying and found that the sony app worked much better. Both the shure and sony headphones have good build quality. These are a bit heavier and mostly aluminum which makes me feel like they might withstand more abuse, but really if you are spending this much on headphones you shouldn't be abusing them. The sony travel case, as I mentioned, is a much better size. Long story short, if you really need to drown out ambient sound, like 100% of the time, and aren't picky about your music get the Sony WH-1000's. They block everything. If you want a pair of fantastic bluetooth headphones with a few quirks but no dealbreakers, good ANC, and a superior build quality I would opt for these Shure Aonic headphones. I would hope that the next generation would fold up better and get rid of the proprietary audio port.benp

I purchased these a few months ago. I use them for a few hours every night. Generally, I'm a Classic Rock listener. I've been an Audiophile since I was young. My family was in that business. The last time I had a pair of headphones I thoroughly enjoyed as much as my current Aonic 50's was decades ago when I owned a pair of Koss Pro 4/AA's. If you know them, you know I'm dating myself. I had a Shure phono cartridge that was always my favorite. So, I always had an affinity for Shure. I have to say that I read many reviews by alleged audiophiles before I bought these and a pair of Sennheiser Momentum 3's. I discounted any review that raved about the Sony's. Sorry Sony, but you don't really build audiophile quality product. The Sennheiser's are OK. If I had never listened to the Shure's I might even buy the Sennheiser's again. But the Shure Aonic 50's – absolutely awesome!!! In my opinion, the Shure's are seriously under-rated. Or, perhaps the reviewers prefer the consumer electronics brands. When I listen to the Aonic 50's the Soundstage is fabulous!! It occurs to me that Shure has been creating audiophile quality soundstage (for musicians) for it's entire existence. So, it simply stands to reason that they only know how to build audiophile quality equipment with superior soundstage. Other's try to achieve soundstage. Shure would need to figure out how to remove it – but thankfully they haven't. One would need to spend two to three times the price of the Shure Aonic 50's to get better soundstage, imaging, reproduction, compression, separation, etc… The Aonic 50's are well built. They have awesome battery life. Connectivity is excellent. The app is terrific and the equalizer is extremely functional (especially when compared to what others offer). I would only add that the longer I use these for, the more they burn in, and the sweeter they sound. Another hallmark of audiophile quality equipment. I'd buy them again!!Mike V

I purchased these just under a year ago. Within the first 6 month period the ear cup leather started to come off. I do not do anything out of the ordinary, literally sit at my desk with them on. I would expect some issues if I were using these while exercising or similar. I was able to find a replacement cup that ran me about $60 from Dekoni and thought my issues were over…… Then the headband leather started separating and middle top portion of the headband started creasing and broke in the center. Again, I do nothing but sit at my desk with these things on. The only issue now is, I am not able to find an aftermarket replacement for this specific part. With that, is loss of clamping power and loose unwell sealed headphones. I would opt into sending them in under warranty, but why replace a subpar part with the same subpar part?… I expected better build quality from the shure lineup as I own multiple other products and have had 0 issues. These, however, I wish I had chosen another set of headphones. If shure upgrades the build quality on these and they have years of market testing, I MAY purchase another pair.Justin M.

Exceed all my expectations. Many of the reviews complain about poor noise cancellation but many of these dont understand how ANC works. No ANC headphones will completely cancel very loud noises like jet engines or any sharp noises like clapping. With these, those nagging constant noises are completely canceled and even jet engine noise is significantly reduced. All this is accomplished while maintaining exceptional sound quality and the Bluetooth connectivity is great. Always connect very quickly and have great range. Ive been able to be 25ft away through 2 walls and have little to no stuttering. All in all an exceptional buy, especially if youre looking to avoid the 350 QC35 price tag.Grerudo9tawiy

First of all I ALSO own the Bose QC 35 II and I will be making some comparisons as I discuss. The Bose will be better at NC but the AT will sound better. Decide the relative importance of sound quality, noise cancelling, and price. For me, it would be the ATH-ANC700BT if had to pick one. I will be referring to the Bose QC 35 II as just Bose, the ATH-ANC700BT as the AT, noise cancelling as NC, and bluetooth as BT. Comfortable: Yes, for me on par with the Bose. AT might be a bit heavier but to me this is compensated by (for me) the more comfortable headband design which has a little wider circumference. Great Sound: I would much rather listen to the AT over the Bose. I prefer the tighter base and clear highs and high-mids. Noise Cancelling and Audio Quality: Moderate for the AT and seems to work better toward the low end. I believe the audio design is to provide best sound with the NC on. I am less pleased with the EQ with the NC off. More mid-range less scooped. With NC on I am very happy. However the Bose NC is stronger and over a larger frequency range. The Bose are more muddy on the lows to me and more subdued on the highs. Transportability: The AT comes with a soft pouch (nothing special) while the Bose includes a somewhat hard case. With the AT everything folds nicely like the Bose however the AT are slightly larger, and for comparison sake, in order to get the AT into my Bose case I have to force and bend the headband more than I like so I will be looking for a AT case that is a bit larger than the Bose Case. So this is another issue for travlers. The Bose will take up a bit less space and comes with a case. Controls: Here is where there is a lot of difference. AT has touch controls and Bose has buttons. Both work fine. The touch take a little getting used to. BT: AT connection is very solid (no complaints) but ability to change paired connections on the fly is limited. Bose has a phone app that permits setup firmware updates and BT connection control.Bill the Engineer

I have big ears, so most around the ear headphones dont fit entirely around my ears, or they will be too shallow, but these headphones both fit around my ear nicely and are deep enough to where my ears dont touch anything, and its worth mentioning that these dont get overheated or sweaty like most other noise canceling cushions do.The sound quality is great both with or without using the noise canceling switch, and the battery lasts super long. I have yet to see it completely drain, which is something I cant say about most other headphones. The sound is nice and clear, and it doesnt get anxiety inducing loud like Ive experienced with other overtheear models.My only complaint about these is that the quality of the bass is greatly reduced when using the noise canceling feature. Often times Ill have the noise canceling off if I have no sound in the background to drown out, which is why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5.Driftingballoon

I will compare them with the pair of Steelseries Pro Wireless, that broke on me, forcing me to buy the EPOS 670's PROS: – sound quality is far better in EPOS. – EPOS fit is snug and isolates the noise better. – sound positioning is better in EPOS, when simulating 7.1 – EPOS microphone is superior. Just turn off the 'Warm' setting on it. – they look and feel sturdier than Arctis. CONS: – bluetooth in EPOS is useless for music, as it only works for calls, when connected to the PC, and the codec is only SBC. No aptX or LDAC. – there are issues with sound jitter in games that use higher bitrates (CP2077 for example), but EPOS is working on a fix for it. – the headband in Arctis was comfier for long sitdowns. Requires some trial and error with the headband adjustment. – the USB dongle is small and nice, but I liked the speakers pass-through in Steelseries receiver. Now I have to switch audio to onboard sound card to use speakers. – Due to the size, they make you look like a NFL coach. All in all, a massive upgrade in sound quality, but bit of a downgrade in functionality when compared to Arctis.Norkay

Extremely High-Quality Sound (Wireless). Great Microphone, picks up my voice easily and transmits it clearly. According to gamer friends, "Clearer than any other Microphone you have used.", which is saying a lot because I pride myself on having great headphones. The technology is impressive, but it is not the first/only of its kind, although it MAY be the most advanced. The natural Noise Cancellation saves battery and the ability to switch from 2.0 to 7.1 surround sound with the tap of a button is nice. Why It Gets 4 Stars: The instructions that come with them are vague at best. Normally with a new pair of BlueTooth headphones, this wouldn't be an issue, but this isn't a normal pair. It took me some time to figure out that once the Dongle is connected to the computer and paired with the headphones, that was all that was needed for it to connect. The app lags a little when it comes to recognizing a device, not a big deal, if the instructions were more clear I think people would realize the setup is simple. As I said, the sound quality is out of this world, but there is a minor flaw, the app has an EQ that has 4 presets none of which are "Gaming". This may not seem like a big deal, but when you change the EQ to Movie from Music it auto switches into 7.1 from 2.0. So a "Gaming" preset would be nice to tune/auto-tune the headphones. I have a DTSX Codec that allows me to turn on an "Intelligent Gaming Mode" EQ, but if I want to use that with these headphones I have to disconnect the dongle and connect them normally via BlueTooth. I feel like doing that causes them to not function to the max potential, otherwise, why would we need a Dongle in the first place? They are a little expensive for my taste, keeping in mind their limitations, but if the company said that it would release firmware updates for them to improve their functionality, then I may consider them. P.S: They really do sound really good when using the Dongle, but if you happen to have the DTSX Codec installed I recommend connecting them via BlueTooth so that Codec gets enable. In the DTSX App, you can search for the version of headphones you are using, not all models are in there, only ones that support DTSX, but these ARE!Slybandit

Unfortunately, if you are an owner of a big noggin these headphones are not for you. If you are familiar with hat sizes I am a 7 1/2 or a L/XL in the stretch fit hats and these headphones fit snug. BUT, if you have a average to smaller head size these headphones are sublime, seriously perfect. For the price these headphones really give you all the things you look for in base, quality, noise cancellation, style, and comfort (will go in to this).So the comfort is really nice and the material for the ear cushion is not the cheap crappy type. However, once again, if you have big ears these are not for you… The cushion portion doesnt have a large circumference so it will snap onto the edges of your ears and can start to hurt your ears if you wear them for too long. < what my roommate said, I have average/small ears so its not a big issue for me as I can have em on all day no problem.The style is very clean, none of that extra stuff. Very classy slick look and the when you look at the ear pieces they are as comfortable as they look. If you travel a lot or work from home and have music going these are perfect for you. But, honestly all purpose headphones as they come with a travel pack and that fits nice a snug and the outer shell of the case is hard material so they fit in backpacks nicely without much worry.THEY DO NOT NEED BATTERIES :DVery lovely feature, so there is a switch for noise cancellation and it lasts for a good amount. You can easily tell when it the noise cancellation is out of juice, so you just plug her in to charge and your set to go again.Comes with a chord to hook to your computer but it is not very long but really not an issue if you are at your desk or hooked up from your music device from your pocket or backpack.Blutooth works very well, clean, easy to connectThe BEST thing about these headphones is COWIN. Their customer service is seriously impeccable, lady named Ariel helped me with many questions that I had and she was prompt, professional, and truly serves to your content. Great product with matching customer service is rare these days and COWIN does it right, 10/10 would recommend them to anyone (not just this model headphone either, The other models have great reviews as well!)*One of my favorite purchases on Amazon to date, and ive been using Amazon for almost a decade*Hope this review helps you guys! Stay healthy and happy during this Corona pandemic, God bless!D.

I'm on my now 4th pair of these and though I've tried other brands, I just can't seem to find any to meet or exceed the quality of these. The sound is unbeatable and I've never seen a headphone that kept a charge like these! I wear them literally every day and usually only have to charge them once a week. My first pair were awesome until the feel off of my roof while I was doing some repairs. I ordered another pair and wore the padding off of the ear covers so I ordered a pair for when I was just watching a show or listening to music so the other could get gross and it didn't matter. The first pair have made it through 2 Texas summers of wood working, tree removal, a dig out for a driveway, and a yard leveling for a half above/half below ground pool. The third pair were awesome until I went to slide them off of my head one morning and the left ear piece fell apart in my hand. I contacted Cowin about their 18-24 month warranty and how you claim against it. This was at 7pm on a Sunday night mind you. They responded within 10 minutes and had a code for me to order a brand new pair within the hour. I have NEVER been so pleased with a company before in my life. The woman was so very nice and even apologized for me having to be inconvenienced. I told her that things happen and I was not upset, but thanked her for her concern. These things are pretty much my life line so I told her she was my super hero of the day and she was very gracious about it. I also own a pair of the wireless earbuds as well. I will always own Cowin products from the time of my first purchase until one of us (me or the company) gives up.A.F.

1st off the delivery and packaging was flawless. As you can see in the pics above lovely colors and shere quality and feel of the headphones are on point. I like the fact it comes very good quality protective case to store the headphones in. I must say upon trying the headphones on. There quite comfortable clearly you could where them for hours without getting ear fatigue. Very user friendly easy instruction as far as setting up Bluetooth paring. And finally the sound check….. Sound quality was great 👍 its just as they described deep rich bass nice nice and over tones you hear every instrument and background vocals and sounds "Crisp Clear Clean Sound. The headphones give you the feeling of being submerged in surround sound setting hearing nothing but your music. BTW there's a dual feature if you will you can turn on the Active Noise Cancelation while listening to your music in which it just further enhance the listening experience. I tried both with and without it on you Still not here nothing on the outside. The tested the ANC by itself…It literally takes you away from all active sound you in absolute silence. It was amazing. You really do get you monys worth. I'd recommend these to anyone. It further lets me know you don't have to spend upwards of $250 and above to receive the same Quality that includes the materials its made of Colin did a great job with the SE7 series. Last but not least I forgot to mention it also comes with a USB charging cord,3.5mm jacks,airline adapter and3.5mm to 6.5 mm converter. And yes it works with your phone answering as well as making calls blocking out all outside background noise. It also works with voice commands.. Again Great Job Cowin!K.C.

The sound is very clear most of the time. Very comfortable to wear without glasses and with wire frame glasses. Stand plastic frame glasses became mildly uncomfortable after a while. the only sound issue is the occasional static sound when there is a very active background such as in a party situation in a movie.notyetretired

The sound quality is not great as it does it job. Easy to setup and works everytime you turn the TV on which is the important thing. Also, it uses a micro USB and NOT USB C so hence the cheaper price.lepal