Stuff UK – September 2019

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RHA TrueConnect

£149 / stuff.tv/TrueConnect

Wireless in-ears usually come with compromises. Great sound,

poor fit. Great design, no waterproofing. And that’s before we

start on the biggest bugbear: connection stability. But the RHA

TrueConnects seem to nail all the important stuff, and arguably

better than any others we’ve tested. They sound fantastic, the

design is lovely, there’s waterproofing to IPX5 and the Bluetooth

5.0 connection is rock-solid. They also pack a generous five-hour

battery life, with 20 extra hours available from the sturdy case.

Sony WH-1000XM3

£260 / stuff.tv/SonyXM3

Sony’s WH-1000 series was already a top performer, and the

WH-1000XM3s make for an even more compelling package.

With Bluetooth wireless and great noise-cancellation, they’re

the ultimate public transport stress killer... well, aside from a

chauffeur or a lottery win that lets you retire. The leather pads

make them incredibly easy to wear, not unlike sitting in one of

those ultra-comfy leather chairs, and most importantly of all

the sound quality is fantastic.

Stuff says +++++

These wireless buds are superb all-rounders, with solid

tone and a strong Bluetooth connection

Stuff says +++++

Great wireless headphones with effective ANC and

a sound that nails just about everything

Sony WF-1000X

+++++£145 / stuff.tv/SonyWF

These smart and comfy fully wireless in-ear

buds offer impressive detail and clarity.

Sennheiser Momentum 2.0

+++++from £199 / stuff.tv/Momentum2

Pricey but just about worth the outlay, the

Momentum 2.0s will have you smitten.

SoundMagic E11C

+++++£50 / stuff.tv/E11C

Super-light and comfortable, the E11Cs are

capable, durable and affordable buds.

Bose QuietComfort 35 II

+++++£260 / stuff.tv/QC35

Frequent flyers and long-range commuters:

these are the headphones for you.

Stuff says +++++

Some of the best noise-cancellers you can buy

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The best truly wireless buds for iOS users

Stuff says +++++

Bags of style and fantastic sound quality

B&O H9i

£329 / stuff.tv/H9i

Like all B&O products, these noise-cancelling

cans scream luxury... but they’re not just a

pretty face. There’s measured punch in the

low end and timing is spot-on, with a crisp

and expressive midrange.

Beats Powerbeats Pro

£220 / stuff.tv/PowerbeatsPro

It’s not all about the bass this time – in fact,

when it comes to audio quality, it’s all rather

mature. Add the great ear-hook design

and simple setup, and this is the best pair

of ’phones yet to carry the Beats moniker.

Urbanista Seattle Wireless

from £55 / stuff.tv/SeattleWireless

The Seattles are some of the best-sounding

affordable wireless cans around. They’re full

and rich-sounding, with the sort of tasteful

bass drive that will please the masses without

turning off the chin-stroking crowd.

Stuff says +++++

Light yet robust, affordable yet great-sounding

Cambridge Audio Melomania 1

£120 / stuff.tv/Melomania1

Offering an engaging and exciting listen,

these buds lack just a drop of dynamism

but do most things really well... and for hours

and hours at a time. Add that all together

and you’ve got a bargain.