Listening to music with wireless headphones is simply brilliant, here are five of the best.
1. Bowers & Wilkins P7:
The P7 provides a truly immersive sound combined with the luxurious comfort and impeccable build quality you expect from Bowers & Wilkins. Its bass is tight, vocals are precisely defined and there’s a wonderful sense of space, balance and clarity across the whole frequency range. At the same time, the over-ear design and snugly-fitting ear pads ensure you’re completely immersed in your listening. Thanks to an ingenious new folding mechanism using a highly durable stainless steel hinge, P7 folds up like a pair of sunglasses and into a soft-cover carry case perfect for messenger bags or briefcases The P7 cable comes with a remote/microphone attachment, so it works seamlessly with iPhones. It is also compatible with all other mobile phones and MP3 players. US$399.99 (RM1,647)at Amazon.com
2. Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H7:
This is a premium wireless over-ear headphone with optimally balanced sound experience. It features intuitive touch interface, exchangeable battery and luxurious materials to enjoy music on-the-go. With its unique combination of premium materials, sleek aesthetics, innovative user interface and authentic sound, BeoPlay H7 offers freedom and mobility. The innovative aluminium touch interface allows you to answer a call, change a song, or adjust the volume with a single touch. It even works if you are wearing gloves. Wireless connectivity via Bluetooth with up to 20 hours of rechargeable battery life. US$499 at Amazon.com.
3. Bose Quiet Comfort 35:
The wireless headphones are engineered with world-class noise cancellation that makes quiet sound quieter and music sound better. It comes with Bluetooth and NFC pairing. The volume-optimised EQ gives users balanced audio performance at any volume, while a noise-rejecting dual microphone provides clear calls, even in windy or noisy environments. Its voice prompts and intuitive controls make communicating and controlling your music hassle-free. It uses a lithium-ion battery for up to 20 hours of wireless playtime per charge. You can also use the Bose Connect app for a more personalised experience. US$349 at Amazon.com.
4. Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless:
This is designed specifically for frequent travelers. The PXC 550 Wireless is said to deliver good sound quality with adaptive noise cancellation in a stylish and foldable headset. No matter the surroundings, Sennheiser NoiseGard quiets the environment to ensure uninterrupted listening. Staying connected is also easy using Bluetooth and it provides unrivalled speech clarity during calls thanks to the headsets triple microphone array. Additional user control and sound personalisation is available via Sennheiser’s CapTune, a free downloadable app that compliments this truly smart headset. US$399.95 at Amazon.com.
5. Parrot Zik 3:
With audio playback and digital 32 bits audio processing, this ensures music is heard in all its harmony and depth. The frequency of the signal is fully customisable with the 5-band Pro-equaliser available on the free and specially designed app Parrot Zik. It is also designed around a powerful processor that spatialises sound and recreates the acoustics of different listening environments. Besides that, the headphones offers a new noise control technology that is extremely effective and adapts to your environment. Noise is eliminated, whether you are in the office or in public transport. US$399 at Amazon.com.