The Dyson OnTrac Headphones are Underrated

[@stacyfu7402]

Tried them in store and I was very impressed by the sound stage being so wide, noise cancellation was great, the only drawback was comfort, they were way too heavy for me

[@primetime6283]

Saw these this morning and wanted to check out a review. Great video, definitely a pair that I would consider buying.

[@peterpark8321]

I enjoyed your review. Between PX 8 and Dyson On Trac as you have them, which one do you recommend, or which one do you prefer in terms of sound quality? Thanks

[@MichaelSoledad]

I still like the PX8 for sound by a lot. The OnTrac has better sound transparency and a really interesting customizable design.

[@peterpark8321]

@@MichaelSoledad Thank you for your quick response.

[@zaqgt5]

Can I use the Ontrac ear cushions on the Zone???

[@MichaelSoledad]

Unfortunately, no

[@gobliii9740]

I'm glad Dyson learned from the loud feedback from their initial venture into headphones. I like to think they did it intentionally to make themselves stand out in the market with the dystopian air purifier tin can design and then release something more modest in later iterations.

[@MichaelSoledad]

I agree, definitely intentional. Maybe experimental but very bold and I appreciate that from them.

[@capone_rd_809]

Finally an honest and sincere review of these headphones. MKBHD trashed these since they were not an apple product, since we all know he's an apple fanboy and very bias in his reviews!

[@MichaelSoledad]

Thank you, man. MKBHD definitely has his preference (just like everyone) but I don’t think he’s necessarily biased. I felt that he was not interested in the Dysons at all and that’s ok.

[@MaximumMemes1075]

@@MichaelSoledadbiased against Dyson. can’t trust him to review anything Dyson 💯

[@Liam.geeraerts]

They look cool but no where near as good as offers from bowers & Wilkins, bang & olufsen, focal, mark levinson or any high fidelity pair of headphones I tried these out in the store and was underwhelmed to say the least I have been using the 799 focal bathys as my daily driver and pretty much nothing besides the mark levinson 5909 and bang & olufsen h100 can beat it's sound stage and quality Dyson should stick with vacuums just like apple they have no clue on how to built a pair of headphones They just "suck" for the price they charge, i would say the sound on par with sony or a bose To much base, terrible mid response and Muffled highs

[@MichaelSoledad]

Your hearing is definitely much more refined than mine as I could not justify spending more than my PX8 just yet. However I think they sound better than any Bose I’ve tried so far (haven’t tried the latest from Sony but I’m assuming they’re close). I don’t want to discount Dyson or Apple from making headphones. I think they’re on the right path. Besides, we also know that most of the people who buy them may not be as passionate about sound quality as audiophiles. Thanks for the input!

[@Liam.geeraerts]

@MichaelSoledad agreed! Congratulations on the px8, magnificent pair of headphones I think the reason why everything sounds as muffled is partly because I own many different power driven headphones and speakers It's a whole different experience, but we have to be honest that for 500 almost 600 they don't sound like a pair of headphones in that price class

[@MichaelSoledad]

@@Liam.geeraertsthey do not lol

[@NoKozi120]

I returned mine, the ANC, Build, comfort and all that was great, but the sound wasnt impressive for the price sounds lifeless, bass wasnt there Cheaper pairs like the Soundcore Q45, Space One Pro (My favorite pair atm), Cleer Alpha, or Edifier WH950NB, All honestly sounded better and more immersive to my ears than the Dyson did A few other reviewers and redditors also agreed that the sound wasnt all there even when using LHDC audio they seem super overpriced for the sound to be super underwhelming, i guess dyson put all the money into build and ANC

[@MichaelSoledad]

Dyson products are definitely expensive. I never think of value per dollar with them even when it comes to their vacuums. But at the same time I'm glad they're competing in this space because it makes it a lot more interesting and they do make interesting products. I'm super curious about the Space One Pro. Might have to check it out so thank you for recommending those!

[@ADX-6789]

Disastrous product - DO NOT BUY. Heres why: 1) The sales assistance lied knowingly/unknowingly that they work as corded headphones - they don't out of the box - you have to get a special cable which is €40 something and is out of stock for some months and i believe only offers reduced functionality when used as a workaround. Dyson support have given me the runaround on this. 2) the soft cushion HEADBAND pads are non removable which means once they get all oily from your head or hair gel (in other words - INSTANTLY) THEY CANT BE CLEANED OR REPLACED. Disastrous.

[@MichaelSoledad]

1.) In terms of battery performance, these are the best I've tried so I'm not sure why you would want to use a wired connection. More importantly, why would you even consider wireless headphones to to begin with? 2.) None of my other headphones have replaceable head cushions so the Dyson OnTracs are not the only ones who don't sell replacements. If these make the product "disastrous" you're probably shopping in the wrong segment.

[@ADX-6789]

@MichaelSoledad for context, I had 2 hours to pick a set with good noise cancellation ostensibly for work next day in exceptionally noisy office. In the store they seemed excellent for that purpose and music was above average if not outright brilliant. Next I asked sales assistant if they would work corded as I have concerns about 6 hours a day of wifi going through my head - not safe, no matter what anyone tells you - the guy said they would. As for the headband cushions, never dawned on me that they should be replacable as they will become rank with oil and grease. Phoned Dyson, Indian call centre, not good, whole other story. €500 - bad purchase. Build quality and appearance get thumbs up. As of today the main headband cushions are wrapped in shrink wrap with tape. No choice as they are manky now after 5 weeks. So €500 headphones that look like junk and are seen in the workplace and teams calls. Bad promo for Dyson. Definite talking point.

[@MichaelSoledad]

Thanks for sharing. I feel that you might have shopped for the wrong item and not necessarily the products fault. I hope you’re still able to return it.

[@johnbroadbelt]

I saw flossy carters review on Dyson headphones… it’s not good

[@MichaelSoledad]

We are allowed to have differences in opinions. If you trust his reviews then you should listen to him.

[@jrtoyman14]

Yes I agree with Flossy Carter's review and had returned mine as well. Design is good with interchangeable ears pads and outer caps, ANC is good and battery life super BUT the sound quality is just . Flossy was right they should just stick to vacuum cleaners or maybe you need one to operate simultaneously so that the headphone will sound better.😂

[@Saaurier]

@@jrtoyman14 how would they sound bad? They have the same drivers as the zone's, same codec, and same tuning. From what I've seen, it looks like there's better channel matching too. This plus it being very close to Harman OE 2018 means that it WILL sound good lol, much better than most other consumer Bluetooth headphones.