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Best Over the Ear Headphones

Wireless headphones allow you to listen to podcasts or music anywhere, without the necessity introduction of bluetooth technology running a wire from your audio device. These headphones are great for public transport, at the office or at home.

Wireless over-ear headphones may have a premium design and exceptional noise cancellation. They are usually packaged in a stylish case.

Soundcore Life Q30

These earphones are a significant improvement over the Soundcore Life 2 of late-2018. They look better and are more durable and have a more polished look. The hinges are more secure and the soft cups are slightly larger. They are still largely made of plastic, but they're more polished. You can also switch the 3.5mm cable for a premium USB-C version so that you can make use of them with stationary Hi-Fi systems and mobile Hi-Res players. They also feature dual built-in microphones, which work well in our tests for FaceTime, Skype, and Microsoft Teams calls.

The Soundcore app comes with a wide range of EQ presets that can be altered and saved to allow you to listen to podcasts and music in your preferred style. The Soundcore app is simple to use and sets these headphones apart.

The Q30's 40mm speakers effectively block out nearly all ambient noise when ANC is enabled. This creates an extremely enjoyable listening experience. The Q30's sound is natural, but a little on treble. Some may find the bass response lacking (we have had better results using the Bass Booster EQ). But, you can fix this with the Soundcore app, as there's an equalizer with 8 bands to allow you to tweak.

The headphones come with an power button and a pairing button on the left ear cup and an USB-C port to charge. The right earcup features buttons for play/pause, volume control and volume up/down. By double-clicking these controls, you can skip tracks or repeat the previous one. They also come with an option to speak to them, so you can ask to change the mode or set an alarm. You can also cover the right ear cup by using your hands to activate ambient modes, so that you can hear everything around you without taking off the headphones.

These headphones have a fantastic battery life. In our tests with ANC enabled the Q30 was able to last for nearly an hour longer than the other headphones. This allows you to take advantage of the long flight, or a busy day at work. They can be charged quickly by using the USB-C cable that comes with them and you'll be able to see warnings when they're about to run empty.

Focal Bathys Wireless headphoens

Focal's Bathys Wireless are a set of high-quality headphones for over-ear use that feature active noise cancellation and Bluetooth playback. These headphones are made to be high-end, premium headphones that can be used at home or on the move. The headphones are a little higher priced than comparable headphones, but their superior sound quality is the reason they stand out.

The Focal Bathys are packaged in a small, slim and attractive, white, fabric-finished box that contains all the accessories you'll need in. You can also get a fold-flat carry case for the headphones, a USB-C to USB C cable, 1.2mmSE cable and an audio converter.

The battery's 600mAh capacity can last a whole day of casual listening. They also include an audio input so that you can make use of wired. When connected wirelessly, they're paired via Bluetooth and you'll be able to control their functions through an app (now named Focal & Naim, probably in line with their English sister brand Naim's network-aware audio products) or via the dedicated button on the left ear cup which scrolls between ANC profiles like'silent','soft' transparent', and 'full'.

Using the app allows you to change various settings such as the LED brightness, EQ presets including a'music profile' that is brighter and more neutral than other presets and also their battery duration. You can also choose the ANC level and mode and set an 'acoustic environments setting to alter the sensitivity to simulate the sound of the headphones in a different acoustic room.

The Focal Bathys have an incredibly bass-rich sound that delivers extra punch and warmth to your favorite tracks. This means that vocals and instruments are nudged back into the mix and can sound veiled while other details such as cymbals sound slightly less prominent than you'd expect from other headphones. They're also not as effective at active noise cancelation when contrasted to other headphones with more advanced technology such as the Sony WH-1000XM5 or Apple AirPods Max.

Sony WH-1000XM5

Sony has a fine reputation for its headphones, and the WH-1000XM5 is no exception. It is at the top of the over-ear headphone market, which is a mainstream market and also falls within the 'luxury' lifestyle market in which brands like Apple, Montblanc, Bang & Olufsen and Montblanc are situated. The XM5s are expensive in cost, but if you can afford it, there are few better wireless over-ear headphones on the market.

The XM5s have features that simplify the lives of listeners and, in a few instances, automate tasks that they'd otherwise have to deal with manually. Sony's DSEE Extreme engine (which upscales compressed music to near hi-res) is also included and also support for Bluetooth's LDAC technology. This allows for streaming of high-quality audio at rates that are higher than traditional Bluetooth. There's a built-in mic for making hands-free phone calls.

As with the previous generation of WH headphones, the XM5s excel in noise cancellation. These headphones are among the top in reducing the constant drones that can be heard in train and underground carriages. The XM5s are also excellent at isolating the listener from the noises of airports and busy streets.

Sound quality is also excellent. The XM5s aren't as clear in the low frequencies as the XM4, but they have a higher level of clarity and realism also. For example the bass track on Rage Against The Machine's Bullet in the Head flexes the Sonys muscles with real power and definition, while not sagging everything else. The XM5s are also able to provide precise and accurate bass notes in Massive Attack's Angel.

Battery life is also very good, with up to 30 hours of audio with ANC active and up to 40 hours when it's off. This is enough to cover the weekend or a few days of heavy use.

The only real drawback here is that the XM5s don't have any water resistance or dust resistance protection. Sony actually advises against sweating in them or taking them out in the rain. This might not be a big deal for everyone else however, for those who spend long hours in the gym or live in a rainy location it could be a major problem.

Apple AirPods Max

Apple AirPods Max is a pair over-ear wireless headphones that come with Bluetooth technology and noise cancellation. They feature 40mm dynamic drivers that are designed by Apple and have a a neutral audio profile that is focused on the mids and highs without going overboard on either ends of the spectrum. They are perfect for music and movies. They also provide higher fidelity compared to other headphones.

The headphones are light in construction that is comfortable on the head. The ear cups, which are made of memory foam covered with woven fabric and fit comfortably over the ears, do not put pressure on the sides or forehead. The ear cups also tilt and rotate to accommodate various head shapes. The spring-loaded hinges have a firm but not overly powerful clamping force, which ensures that the earcups stay in place throughout listening sessions.

A small button located on the top of the right earcup allows you to switch between noise cancelling modes. There's also a button that can be pushed, like a jog-dial, similar to the digital crown on the Apple Watch, that you can twist for volume control and press the button once, twice or thrice to control playback. Siri is activated by pressing and holding the button. The buttons are well-placed and easy to use, but I missed having a power button to turn the headphones off when not in use. The headphones are put into standby mode when removed from your ears or when they are put in their case. They come back into use when you put them on your head.

Spatial audio is a cool feature. It utilizes accelerometers, gyroscopes and iPhones or iPads to determine where you're moving. Then, it alters the position of the sound so that they appear to come from that particular location. This creates a theater-like experience with movies and Wireless Headphoens videos made in Dolby Atmos, 5.1 or 7.1. Only iOS devices are able to listen to audio in spatial format.

The AirPods Max is a decent pair, but I would feel a little ripped off for spending $549 at an Apple Store knowing that the newer model would be better within a year. The AirPods Pro have more advanced features and better battery life, making it difficult to justify the cost for the majority of people.