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Studio Wireless (2013)

Released December 2013

Folding over-ear Bluetooth headphones with Adaptive Noise Cancellation and a rechargeable battery for wireless or wired listening.

Type: Over-ear
Noise cancelling: Yes
Battery: 12 h
With case: –
Best codec: –
Weight: –

What reviewers say

Both reviews find the headphones comfortable and the wireless controls convenient, although SoundGuys notes warm ear cups and audible leakage. Sound opinions differ; WIRED finds the tuning broadly balanced, while SoundGuys hears heavy bass and uneven vocals and treble. The launch price is high, with SoundGuys finding more balanced alternatives for the money.

From soundguys.com and wired.com

Specifications

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Sound

Type: Over-ear
Noise cancelling: Yes
Audio features: Adaptive Noise Cancellation with a separate noise-cancellation-only mode; Beats Acoustic Engine audio processing

Battery

Listening time (maker's claim): Up to 12 hours
Battery life detail: Up to 12 hours of Bluetooth listening or 20 hours of wired listening; rechargeable battery and fuel-gauge indicator

Design

Headphone cable: Yes
Controls: Ear-cup playback, track, call and volume controls; supplied RemoteTalk cable with playback, call, voice-command and volume controls; functionality varies by device
Fit and ear tips: Adjustable headband, folding ear cups and padded over-ear cushions
Works with: Bluetooth wireless listening and 3.5 mm wired connection
In the box: Headphones, carrying case, Micro-USB charging cable, power adapter, 3.5 mm audio cable, RemoteTalk cable and cleaning cloth (SoundGuys)

Pros and cons

Pros

Active noise cancellation, including a noise-cancellation-only mode
Wireless and 3.5 mm wired listening
Folding ear cups and carrying case

Cons

Up to 12 hours of wireless listening
Micro-USB charging

Closest rivals

Model	Type	Noise cancelling	Battery	With case	Best codec	Weight	Released
SennheiserMOMENTUM 2 Wireless	Over-ear	Yes	22 h	–	aptX	265 g	2015
BoseQuietComfort 35	Over-ear	Yes	20 h	–	–	–	Jun 2016
SonyMDR-1000X	Over-ear	Yes	20 h	–	LDAC	275 g	Sept 2016

Newer model: Studio3 Wireless.

Sources

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