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THE BOTTOM LINE.#D#jrrg#xsjudgh#wr#dq#rog#idyrulwh#wkdw#
zloo#eh#zhofrphg#e|#orqjwlph#xvhuv1#KENNY HEMPHILLScandanavian headphone maker Kygo’s noise–
canceling headphones rival premium cans, like the
Bose QuietComfort 35 II, with a much lower price
tag — you can pick up the A11/800s for as little as
$185 on Amazon. They’re solid and comfy, if a little
flimsy given the price.
They have active noise cancellation that’s
enabled via a physical button or through the Kygo
app, the option to listen to the headphones in a
wired capacity for when battery life is at a
premium, a proximity sensor so they pause when
taken off, and Siri voice command support.
Most importantly, the A11/800 sound delightful.
Warm in all the right ways, their 40mm drivers hit
all the right notes, with well–balanced sounds
regardless of what you’re listening to.
Battery life is just under 40 hours with ANC off,
and about 18 hours when it’s enabled. USB–C
connectivity means fast charging, too.
THE BOTTOM LINE. The A11/800 are a
remarkably capable pair of ANC headphones,
considering the price tag. JENNIFER ALLENPath Finder 9
Popular Finder replacement sees
the return of a much–loved feature
$36 From CocoaTech, cocoatech.com
Needs macOS 10.11 or laterKygo Life A11/800
Premium ANC wireless cans
at a mid–range price
$299 From Kygo Life, kygolife.com
Features ANC, Bluetooth 5.0, carry casePATH FINDER 9
Collapsible module shelves
Customizable alternate row colors in list view
Drop Stack makes working with multiple files easy
Can be a bit daunting for new users
GREATKYGO LIFE A11/800
Great audio performance
Good battery life
Comfortable fit
Feel a little bit flimsy
GREATTough testing, trusted ratings
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