Noise Cancelling Headphone Tier List 2024 Edition

[@ResolveReviews]

Just a couple of notes since I know some folks will miss this: 1. The criteria section is important to watch to make sense of this ranking. It's not based just on ANC capability or sound quality, it's to do with the product as a whole and how well it fits with its intended purpose. 2. I haven't had the chance to test all the ANC products out there yet, some are harder to get in for review than others. I'm currently working on getting more in, but just know nothing was omitted or ignored intentionally. 3. The product names are all indicated by the timestamps below the video. I had considered adding them to the tiles themselves but then people would just skip all of the context for each product, which I feel is important to consider for why a given product gets ranked the way it does.

[@danrussell9357]

Great Video - Liked the format and the content!

[@lintonthepenguin]

I highly recommend the newly-released Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 for review if you can get a hold of it. I'd describe it as Bathys-tier sound quality with more consistent performance during outdoor/movement. It also has a user-replaceable battery to prevent it from becoming e-waste and is about 1/3 of the price of the Bathys.

[@Accuaro]

Please do a closed back tier list 2024 edition :(

[@kontanaizumi]

I would recommend at least going over the noise cancelling In Ear space. Also, I quite liked my QC45s. However, the way that I used them was quite weird in that I mostly just used them like electronic earmuffs and had IEMs in my ears underneath it. Not the most comfortable, but for an airplane, good enough.

[@eryckcrypton6412]

⁠ considering your ear canals are blocked, does anc still work in this context or do you use them as passive noise blockers? @kontanaizumi

[@tara387]

Just a suggestion for the tier list videos- you could consider adding the names of the headphones below the images they look very similar and it is difficult to follow which one went where

[@Ca11mero]

Yeah, at least for the ones that looks similar. It was a nightmare on the big headphone ranking list, so many Beyerdynamics, Audeze and Hifiman looks pretty much the same.

[@hartyewh1]

Even just a short XM3, FB, Q65 or whatever would be plenty.

[@Damian12312]

He doesnt care, he just wants you watching video

[@ResolveReviews]

If you look at the timestamps on KZbin, it indicates what the products are for each section.

[@Ca11mero]

@@ResolveReviews I think he means on the picture itself :), kinda need to look at the small preview window before and after to see where it ends up. The timestamps are a nice though.

[@StructureMastery]

One thing to mention with the Bathys, is the sound leakage, like even in some transports, like train, people around you can hear your music (was listenning around 65%)

[@HasanAlKharfan]

Something almost always missing with anc headphone reviews is their performance in noisy environments, and i don't mean anc performance, I mean sound quality performance in noisy environments. Most of the high end headphones have adaptive eq (/whatever the different manufacturers name it) and i would like to guess that just like the same headphones can have different frequency response curves depending on the listeners anatomy, the sound of different headphones can differ depending on different environments. I would love to see something like a frequency response curve in 2-3 different standardized background sounds, something like low end, mid and high end noise. Just food for thought.

[@oilalalet3181]

Está na hora de você virar youtuber.

[@AleksiJoensuu]

This. For example, I actually like a bit of extra bass on these "out and about" headphones, as ANC is better at canceling treble noise but worse at canceling bass noise. So I feel this type of headphone benefits from a little higher bass, that I might call too much for home listening.

[@nSpiraliArchitectb]

Nice list. Would like to hear your thoughts on the Cambridge Audio P100.

[@Tomiply]

25:00 Also, price. I think that's one of the most important aspects, personally. I don't mind spending a ton of money on what I use at home, but on the go, I don't need the most expensive thing ever.

[@푸른별-t6x]

i enjoyed your video. I am using px7 s2e. I would like to know your opinion about this product.

[@joshuapatton675]

I got the chance to compare these with the PX8's in an audio store and preferred PX7 S2e's. The PX8's sounded like they were trying to sound more "serious" and "audiophile-like", but weren't enjoyable to listen to. In contrast, the PX7 S2e's sounded like they were tuned for fun to me and managed to achieve that kind of sound.

[@푸른별-t6x]

@joshuapatton675 Thank you for your kind reply. Have a nice day.

[@danrussell9357]

Agree that the Momentum 4 is a good value at the current price. I bought mine last year with Black Friday sales and have been happy with the purchase.

[@SooonWukong]

Would love to see the Cambridge Audio Melomania p100 tested, I believe it is the only model on which you can swap batteries yourself (to increase longevity) and it's one of the few that supports all aptx codecs (lossless too), with a fairly competitive price too

[@Hijynx87]

just ordered the m100 buds, im always eying up those headphones though.

[@slkric1724]

I was hoping to see the Marshall Monitor 3 anc on this list. Have you tried them and what are your thoughts?

[@darmokt]

I completely agree with your remarks on the Px8 from a sound quality standpoint. It is extremely comfortable though, and the noise cancelling is quite good without causing the eardrum suck effect I get from Bose and others. For that reason alone, I’m sticking with it for travel.

[@raphaelmeillat8527]

I like Px8's sound profile. It's different and I can enjoy its sound flavour even though I recognize it's not typical hi-fi. It's more intimate and fun at the same time. And craftsmanship is top notch!

[@nasterisk2]

I hope Resolve can do a TWS tier list from time to time.

[@marccrockett574]

Would love to hear your thoughts about the Cambridge Audio Melomania P100. In my comparison their tuning is slightly better than Momentum 4 and miles ahead of the PX7se

[@charlieliang1839]

I came across Kef Mu7 which doesn't seem to have a lot of reviews. Perhaps it could be added to the next list or maybe it's not popular enough to be added. I just like how clean it looks

[@pawejanowicz7651]

Hi Resolve i know wireless headphones but without ANC edifier stax spirit s5. I think that you will not be disappointed about the sound electrostatic, ldac, snap dragon audio etcetera. Im very curious what you think about it. Best regards

[@mhm35]

Yep, own the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 headphone. It def is a more intimate listening experience than your A tier Bose QCU. If most untrained people like the Bose QCU there’s no reason why they shouldn’t enjoy Px8. It’s def not for analytical listening, but it def has a sound that the average consumer would enjoy. Did you re-review your original Px8 or buy a new one? I ask because among any headphone, there may be variances. Most reviews (including the ones that led me to consider them) all say the Px8 is inaccurate, but detailed and enjoyable sound quality.

[@joserioseco5003]

Hi. Great video. Thanks. I was thinking about getting the Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones. However, as many have suggested missing from the list Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 and Technics EAH-A800E. Cheers.

[@koustuvkanungo9873]

I think many would be interested in the Cambridge Audio ANC headphones.

[@lewyn4k]

Very curious to see how some of the newer offerings like the AKG N9 Hybrid and Cambridge Melomania P100 do amongst all these. Heard good things about both but it doesn't seem like they're too widely listened yet.

[@Alans_Archive]

To me it seems like some newer headphones are just being ignored. The ones you mentioned have certainly been out long enough to be at least mentioned by the more prominent audio reviewers. Yet you can’t really find many in depth reviews here on KZbin.

[@mariozet3139]

I listened to Melomania P100, it has a typical rock sound. They have great stereophony and fantastic ANC. I haven't heard such noise reduction for a long time, and I have been interested in headphones with ANC since the Bose QC3.

[@MrAkella33]

You gotta try the DALI iO12, they are amazing I think, but absolutely massive. Apparently they use Sony chips for their ANC tech.

[@chungang7037]

The Noble Focus can utilize LDAC, did you try it?

[@liammadridista2395]

For travelling it's the Airpods Pro 2 for me, they sound good, the ANC is just okay but the form factor of a TWS is always my go to for travel.

[@Matt-fd9hc]

Bought the Maxwell and after 10 minutes knew I’d be returning them. Just awful to wear for any length of time. Stupidly big, bulky and heavy. So uncomfortable. I even bought third party pads. They did sound so good. Best headphones I’d ever heard. But even with that I never considered keeping them. Bought the QC Ultra. Don’t nearly sound as good obviously but better in every other way.

[@raphaelmeillat8527]

Yes Maxwell is really an acquired taste from a comfort standpoint! Can't believe people could play with it for hours onwards!

[@Matt-fd9hc]

Oh I know! Even the reviews never talk about how the weight could be an issue for some. I had the AirPods Max. So I had worn some pretty heavy headphones. Those were easy to wear for hours. I couldn’t wear the Maxwells for any time at all.

[@schnizzel_]

Would love if you also took a look at the Cambridge Audio Melomania P100, as they seem very promising soundwise. Only thing that people seem to have reported is issues with the noise cancelling while moving around, which I'm curious whether this is still an issue.

[@lintonthepenguin]

Have a pair of these - the recent firmware update was targeted at this issue and it completely fixed the problem for me.

[@thepedanticcreature680]

Okay, that B-roll for the Mark Levinsons which I have to assume was an intentional John Darko reference got me.

[@ResolveReviews]

It was not, I do not understand this reference

[@armannasr3681]

Dude, I thought it was him for a sec too ahhaha

[@raphaelmeillat8527]

Same here! Was laughing at this insider joke!

[@QoraxAudio]

Yep, definitely thought it was a snippet of Darko too!

[@pronoP2]

For a sec I thought that was Darko. Did a rewind to see any mentions. Lol

[@abrahamkimu8683]

I would like the request a review for the new Cambridge Audio ANC headphones. I think the have potential to be a really good recommendation.

[@mysilbergsprekken1797]

The absolute best anc headphone is the Dali io-12, I’m interested in seeing it compared to the new Bang and Olufsen H100.

[@jeffa3498]

I would say sound wise Dali is the best but their Anc is just ok. Which they did on purpose. The B&O 95 could also be a contender imo

[@raphaelmeillat8527]

Fully agree on Dali's sound quality. Most natural one. But ANC just OK.

[@Michael-g5a8329]

interesting, i found tremble to be peaky, and overall sound quality is just normal. i compared it with solitaire t and i preferred the latter.

[@christianorsa]

Are the momentum 4's ANC & comfort good enough for studying? Currently at uni and looking for headsets that are comfortable for many hours in a row & that cancel out other people's yapping (that gets fairly loud at times). The momentum 4s seem pretty bang on especially since I'd be able to get them for about 230€/$230 right now, also considering the XM5s since their ANC is apparently one of the best (although the momentum 4s seem to beat them in pretty much everything else).

[@TiredMikee]

I have the momentum 4’s and they are not very effective at cancelling out people talking, unfortunately.

[@TiredMikee]

Bose Quietcomfort Ultra is probably the best option for you based on all of the reviews I’ve read

[@TiredMikee]

Just to clarify, they aren’t good at cancelling voices without any music playing. However, when you’re playing music at a decent volume, they are fairly effective.

[@christianorsa]

@@TiredMikee thanks, yeah most of the time I´d of course be playing something and really the only reason for getting the XM5s would be for the (even) better ANC all around, otherwise the M4s seem to beat them in almost every regard (comfort idk, the M4s don´t have a lot of cushioning whereas the XM5s have bit more + less clamping force, but the headband is narrower...)

[@r3fin]

Why are there like 0 reviews for the Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 like anywhere on the Internet????

[@daxumbra7072]

because it came out 2-3 weeks ago.

[@matejgrim]

Very useful video! One brand I'm completely missing here is Bang & Olufsen. I recently purchased the HX. Although they're not really backing up the price with ANC performance (just satisfactory), they do with build quality. The sound quality also surprised me, especially in the soundstage department and nothing being too offensive. (I also own a Hifiman HE4XX for reference)

[@EuphoriusLife]

Love the review, but definitely missing the Dali io-12, Beoplay H95 & H100, Master & Dynamic MW75, and the Dyson OnTrac.

[@4nanke129]

Thank you. Really great tier list. The headphones I wish to be on this list is the newest Beyerdynamic Aventho 300. I am wondering how its compete vs Bose Ultra.

[@BolusInfernalis]

Can you test the new AKG N9? great video btw!

[@akira_rtt]

It would be good to see a test about sound isolation between ANC vs IEMs + Hearing Protection

[@dalejail]

have you tried nad hp70 and psb m4u 8? both are bluetooth anc with better tuning than most of these aside from a few

[@PlaySpel]

@ResolveReviews All the ANC headphones are Bluetooth, right? The Maxwells have that dongle that allows for 24/96 *and* are also planars which i love. The Maxwell mic is excellent too, I get nothing but compliments on the sound and noise cancelling for the mic on calls.

[@FerTheWhite]

I have an inquiry, please take a look at the Qudelix iem's. Remember de 5k and the t71? Im really curious at what can they do, but are outside my budget .

[@iustitiaepervenit]

I have the Momentum 4 headphones, I usually lower the bass with an EQ app on android and I am listening to Spotify, mainly to Soul, Jazz, Funk. What wired headphones would you recommend for around 500-700$ and what Amp for around 300$ , so that I could have a wow effect comparing to the Senheiser Momentum 4? (i already have a ifi Signature One DAC, which I use for Ruark mk2 speakers) I would really apreciate your answer, because I wonder if there is such a big difference with wired headphones and should I invest so much money and would I really feel so much difference to sacrifice the portability of the wireless headphones or should I just calm down and keep listening to the speakers with the ifi dac thanks!

[@AsianTaeHyun]

I know you reviewed the Px8s, but what about the Px7 S2es?

[@christopherikechukwueyidah5928]

I use the XM5 and it’s amazing. For work, commuting, it’s great and comfortable. Sound- use the eq. Heavily discounted. Oh and call quality is fab and transparency is good too.

[@VitiateTheImmortal]

Buddyyyy where is the B&O H95 and H100 ? Does are my personal top of the line for ANC headphones. When I dont have my stack and open backs around I always find myself grabbing the H95 and love it

[@DylanChau]

Would be interested to hear your opinion on the Sony ULT Wear. Aside from the boomy bass which can be dialed back, they are priced better than the XM4, use the same chip for ANC as the XM5, and have solid ergonomics.

[@RadoDani]

- DALI io12 - PSB m4U 9 - Heavys H1H (by Axel Grell) I really want to hear your take on these three brands. I haven’t heard Heavys yet. Dali IO12 was impressive for a short listen that I had it, the $1700 CAD price tag a bit less. And PSB M4U also sounded alright but would have love to have more time with it. Others to consider: Bang&Olufsen JBL Technics

[@angelOcrisu]

I am proud to have picked the Momentum 4 as a guy who cares about sound quality. Have you tested it with aptX adaptive and not with iphone's AAC bs? It sounds great. The bass is a bit too much but I play with it at 0 or -3db. You are right about passive ones. I also use a pair of Fiio iems with a Bluetooth amp and they are killing the Momentums.

[@HallowedBeThyName13]

I agree to a T. I opted to choose Moondrop Variations for on-the-go audio rather than Bluetooth earphones. I would love to see a TWS list too.

[@thedarkknight1971]

I've been hoping that you guys would try a couple of the Technics products. They've been world renowned on the field of audio for many decades, but, before I consider buying into them (compared to Sony, Sennheiser, Meze, Bose etc etc), I wanted you guys to try the EAH-A800E-S headphones (yeah nice name lol), and theEAH-DJ1200 headphones. There are some reviews, but, I've learned that you guys ARE trustworthy with regards to your reviews... 🤔😏 😎🇬🇧

[@hacorn96]

i like that maxwell made the list. i'm one of those airpods user who never turns on the anc. i just want a GOOD sounding pair of bluetooth headphones. is that too much to ask? anyway, i was looking at bathys and airpods max for that reason, but i think maxwell is a better bet. sadly i can't test any of these before buying.

[@d0nj03]

Which ones to try next... Panasonic RP-HC800. I was happy for years with my first ever ANCs the RP-HC500 until their pads died, then lost a ton of isolation switching to some generic pads. When I gave those up I had a hell of a time choosing between the RP-HC800 and the 4.50 BTNC but I ended up getting the Sennheiser for the sound quality and not much worse(?) isolation, and against the Panasonic because of... some reports about clampiness I think? But damn these Senns have a small earhole, they're literally child-sized (or they were before the pads crapped out and had to be replaced). So I'm occasionally going "what if I had gone the other way" about the 800, the road not taken.

[@WP7Nettwerk]

Interesting missing DALI IO-12, B&O H95, H100, AKG H9.

[@shinseitaizen]

Right. The heavy hitters.

[@ganshengkai7060]

tested B&O H95, H100. Either C or D tier.

[@ibassnote]

I have the Maxwells. I'm curious to try the Dekoni elite pads. My only beef with them is they are big and heavy. I'm going to try to give them a go now that winter is here and they will double as ear warmers. Very disappointed to not see the Dali's. I did try the Mark Levinsons and the Bathys and was surprisingly disappointed by. them.

[@saurabhgarg9072]

Sennheiser momentum 4 vs b&o beoplay h100 which will win ?

[@bindstf2]

You're not alone with bose's quality control issues, after returning two seperate bose headphones for channel imbalance, I finally plunged on the QC Ultra, figured the higher price would reduce these issues, and when I finally got them the channel imbalance was _worse_ , not only with sound, but the anc was far stronger in one ear, leading to increased pressure in that one ear.

[@heloiamerk]

Thoughts on the Technics EAH-A800 would be cool!

[@thegrumptastic]

Very curious about the brand new Beyerdynamic ANC headphones if you guys are going to test those?

[@violindylan]

Thank you for this video! I would be interested in your opinion on the B&W PX7 S2, as well as the 1More SonoFlow Pro

[@chearithorn]

If i really want the best sound quality, what should I look for? Headphone or earbuds?

[@QoraxAudio]

I'm running Sennheiser HD800S right now, but I want to try out some wireless ANC headphones. How do these compare to the HD800S?

[@justinwalsh5521]

I genuinely love my bathys, but I do need to point out that even using it with care, I had to buy replacement earpads by focal thru an online vendor and that cost me 90 bucks or so. The pads last me less than a year and the inside seam ripped on one of them within…7 months? So yeah, new pads going strong, they’re the official pads, etc but still. That’s a negative for me on my otherwise amazing bathys

[@majcyl]

Dali IO-12 & B&O H100 need to know

[@Benzo97]

@@majcyl I'm really curious myself. I hear many great things about the H100 or even the H95, but the frequency response for these (or at least on RTings) looks objectively bad. And I don't think any audiophile channel have reviewed them yet.

[@ganshengkai7060]

Tried B&O H100. S-tier for the build quality, comfort, and technology. C or D-tier for the sound quality. D-tier for the value.

[@majcyl]

@@Benzo97 I have the dali io-12 which I commute with daily. I don't care if it looks like I glued two big speakers to my head because I think it sounds so good. I've tried momentum 4s, batheys, 5909 and px8 which io-12 is better. But not tried the h100s or h95 so want to see where they compare.

[@majcyl]

@@ganshengkai7060 demo the io-12s. Try BT vs usb c vs passive with power on. The drop off is not massive, BT sound still very nice and consistent. Next headphones coming is Fiio FT1 Pro

[@traktorpro10]

Cambridge Audio Melomania P100.

[@MuhsinFatih]

do you have a closed-back passive (or combined) wireless headphone tier list? I don't care about ANC, but I also don't want to broadcast what I'm listening outside, and sound quality comes miles ahead of all other aspects other than it has to be wireless and closed-back

[@AleksiJoensuu]

It would be interesting to see, and a sort of public service if you could, try to sort out whether any of the affordable, more mass market models have any decent options. I find there's a huuuuge selection of around 100-200€ ANC headphones, but they are really tough to find any reviews for. Or well, you do find some, but they're from general tech reviewers rather than audio specialists.

[@hartyewh1]

I got an Edifier S3 for half off and been really happy with it. Audeze driver, good presets, clean sound.

[@Lucaat]

WHERE DALI IO 12 ??? Also Cambridge P100 and B&o h100, maybe master dynamic mw75

[@FB18Ben]

Maxwell is not a good recommendation to anyone but audiophiles, as they are just way too heavy. As a headphone reviewer you may be used to wearing heavy headphones, as most audiophile headphones are a lot heavier than them (especially in Audeze's ballpark), but 490g / 1.1lb is not bearable for someone who only used gaming headsets, ANC over-ears and in-ears their whole life. I'm 1.83m/6ft, visit the gym regularly and have a fairly big head, but I can't even wear my Focal Clear (450g / 1lb) for more than 2-3 hours, until I start getting a headache because of their weight. The Maxwell are not suitable to be a daily driver and I couldn't imagine wearing something that heavy for an intercontinental plane ride or a cross country train ride and someone who's never had something more heavy than 250g /0.5lb on their head will return them in an instant.

[@cyberstonks]

Since weight distribution on the head matters a lot I think you overestimate the negative effect of the weight. I have been using my Maxwell for nearly 2 years and barely had issues with the weight as it distributes well. Some people have headrests on their chairs which also helps if it becomes an issue.

[@radioactivehalfrhyme]

I wonder if your problems with the Clear have less to do with the weight than the headband design. I found the LCD-2F a lot more comfortable than the Clear despite it weighing 100+ grams more.

[@tomesz87]

Honestly I regularly use Maxwell for 4-5 hours straight without any problem whatsoever. I also use Atlas Air and those may be way above Maxwell in terms of comfort, but if I need immersion and sound quality, the choice if very simple :)

[@wilde77]

I can wear my Focal Elegias all day. I'm 183 cm too. I don't gym.

[@micatske]

Will there be a TWS tier list? From my experience, TWS SQ is more close to wired IEM than ANC headphones to wired headphones

[@bvander131313]

There are only very few reviews of the Yamaha YH-L700A. I have owned this one for a few years and actually like it as my over-ear ANC headphone. Would be interested in your take on it.

[@Olsen2612]

Will you review the Fiio BTR17? If yes, could you compare it to the Qudelix 5k?

[@JeffreyChandler]

Agree with your rankings. I've had most of these. Was happiest with the Momentum 4 for a while, but has been replaced with the QC Ultra. Better sound, better comfort, better ANC, and less buggy.

[@yogi.g]

i'm waiting for you guys to review the melomania p100 by cambridge audio

[@thepedanticcreature680]

Also, while it is a bit of a meme and not necessarily always in good taste, when it comes to testing ANC headphones, it would be interesting to get your take on the Valco VMK-25. It is focused on its tuning for its value and it is considerably cheaper than many of the options - likely even after shipping.

[@miggysor]

Would love to see a version of this list where the Edifier WH950NB or Edifier Stax Spirit S3 or S5 are included. Curious if you may have given them a try or might try them in the future. The Edifier Stax ines don't have anc but they're both relatively well-tuned planar BT headsets for ~500usd or less.

[@jeffa3498]

Love that you mentioned the Dali io-12 imo. they blow all these headphones out of the water with sound quality, Great soundstage. The anc is meh,but that was a concious desicion made by Dali , as they didnt want to compromise the sound quality to much. Another great anc headphone is the Bang and olufsen beoplay 95. And the look great, imo of course.

[@RichieKhan]

Tried them all and my favorite is the momentum 4. Everything is good, not the best in class but that sound quality is S tier. It’s the most balanced for me.

[@thedjdominator]

Which ones have the best mic for noisy environments when calling?

[@traktorpro10]

I have the Soundcore, stock tuning is bad but Oratory has an eq to get it close to harman and the noise cancellation for the price as well as wear detection/battery life (I got mine on clearance for $50) is great. I also have the Maxwell with Defean pads so I care about sound quality but too heavy for commuting, I bought and returned the Senni because it got too hot especially during the summer with the stock pads (wicked cushions have cooling pads but it affects the sound from what I've read), thanks for the review.

[@cziperlan1374]

Hi! If you have the opportunity, could you please test the Moondrop X Singer ANC headphones? There seems to be a drought in reviews on that unit and I'm wondering how would it stack up to the competition.

[@thcyprus]

So if I just hate wires but I don't care about ANC, should I get the Maxwell?

[@johnmiddleton9901]

Pretty much

Don't forget to mention the HUGE SIDETONE CRACKLE issue with the Maxwells. I can live without sidetone but it would be nice if people talked about it more. I feel if I pay more than 400 USD for a headset (I live in Europe, transport is NOT cheap) it should be damn near perfect.

[@thndrgodthor]

Could anyone give me a short answer to what would more likely sound better for the price: Sennheiser Momentum 4 vs Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk ? Thanks

[@schmirlo]

Please test the Cambridge Audio P100, it has a class A/B Amplifier and aptX Lossless and gets praised for it's sound quality in many reviews. Also the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 s2e, maybe their sound signature is more enjoyable than the Px8s? Oh and the Valco VMK25! Designed by a few drunk finnish men who say it sounds good. I'm interested in the performance (differences) when using aptX Lossless or via cable.

[@anatol1204]

Nice ..❤When you are going to do Focal Lensys?

[@moots27]

Have you looked into the final audio ux2000, seems to have fixed some of the issues you mentions and its even cheaper. Still need to eq down its bass though, but looks solid aside from that.

[@markwade2667]

This has to be the most accurate ANC headphones tier list out there..

[@bunnygal23]

Unfortunately the Bose QC Ultra also has multiple QC issues, I'm on my third pair because my previous units had mechanical issues in the yokes despite the light use, seems like its a lottery to get a good unit.

[@mariojuliny1563]

My guess about the reason for small inner cups on these ANCs is that the smaller air volume makes it easear to attenuate noise. It takes less energy to move the smaller amount of air.

[@Haru_no_ki]

Can you guys look into Meze’s new headphones? They are priced really good for a first pair of audiophile tier headphones

[@nekrozclockwork]

The best anc headphones I've ever tried is the noble audio fokus Apollo, they are a bit expensive but not overly so, the build feels great, they sound audiophile grade and compete with normal closed backs at the price comfortably, and have the greatest feature I've ever seen in wireless headphones, they have the capacity to be wired, which fully bypasses the electronics and turns them into competent normal passive headphones, which is invaluable once the battery inevitably kicks the bucket.

[@lth_lch]

I get that Andrew isn't an Apple guy so he probably didn't get to try, but I'm curious if playing around with any of the tuning presets/sliders buried in the iOS headphone accommodation settings improves the clarity on the APM. I find they can really improve clarity on my APP2 though sometimes at the cost of the treble becoming a bit hot at higher volumes.

[@jhill4778]

Yes I also felt that the APM got a bit short changed. Most of the other headphones were allowed to be eq’d in an app whereas the APM were listened to as stock. Go to accessibility-> audio&visual -> headphone accommodations -> Tune audio for “Vocal Range” and adjust to slight. Ah much better. You can also upload your audiogram and so tune it to your specific ears.

[@whiskeyomega]

Finally a honest review of the Sony XM4/5s I had the 4s and wind knocks the touch sensitive controls. I also had the momentum 3s which just kept breaking. The 4s are much better and aside from glitches are great headphones. So many reviews say the Sonys are better than the Sennheisers and they seem like paid reviews.

[@itsmewaldi]

Hello, headphones noob here :) What should I do exactly when I get the bose qc ultra?

[@devils13]

Great Video. I'm probably the only person that LOVES the Sonos Ace. Sounds good enough and I think it's really comfortable.

[@renehoude7705]

Me too. I do not agree on this review about the Sonos ace.

[@Michel-r6m]

Got a Sony WH-CH710N,. Bought at a discount ~$60 and is very nice for the money though there are higher quality models from several brands.

[@jamesmiller4487]

When I travel I enjoy my Bathys, but now you have me thinking about the Momentum 4…! I agree the Maxwell is in another league. Despite it not having ANC, it does a good job with blocking sound passively. I would take it for use on planes, but… the size of it… yeah, Not Safe For Public Spaces… 😂

[@tycustran]

I'm in the market for one this black friday, and some days ago I was so sure to get the PX8 after watching tons of reviews saying it sounds good and bring joy to the music, then I found that multiple people have problems with the headband despite the high price, and then you channel and now this new video. Your opinions on some of the headphones I tried align so I believe you. Bit of a shame as I also value design and love how it looks.

[@raphaelmeillat8527]

FYI, I was feeling the same way as you. Still went ahead with Px8 and I'm enjoying them despite not being the typical audiophile sound signature. I use their app to eq them slightly. And sound is both intimate and fun at the same time! Nowhere near a D-tier in my books. Even though I find Dali Io-12 sound signature more natural overall...

[@janfreshman_82]

Beo play h100 would be interessting in the future.

[@vishalv9699]

Have you ever considered Beyerdynamic headsets? I'm curious to know if they deliver that studio-quality sound we all crave!

[@TheRealPotoroo]

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100s please. Apparently they've got some first generation firmware and app issues but they are supposedly musically superior to the likes of the Sennheiser Momentum 4, which is saying something given how well the Momentum 4s are regarded. I have the Momentum 4 and enjoy their sound but I am really not a fan of touch controls and if I were to replace them I'd be looking at something like the P100s which have physical controls. The P100 also has a user-replaceable battery, which has become a thing for me.

[@wayne3442]

Thx for the list and opinions

[@Filk320]

JBL Tour One M2 and Edifier WH950NB are my go to picks when it comes to recomending ANC headphones. Both have fairly decent ANC (worse than QC Ultra, but usable), both are comfortable for long use and both sound fairly decent. Something to remember is that TOM2 have smart amplifying turned on out of the box and it makes them sound off to me.