What is it?
A set of in-ear, noise-isolating aerophonic Bluetooth headphones.
Good points?
Sound quality is delivered via the custom 380.1 driver which offers plenty of punch and subtlety in the right doses. The output is crisp with smooth tone transitions that feel natural unlike many other wireless devices than can sound blocky.
Other highlights include near field communication which establishes a faster connection between the headphones and your music source.
Glasgow-based RHA have included the usual array of buds to ensure you find the right fit, preventing leakage and the need to increase the volume which will disturb those around you.
At 12 hours battery life far exceeds most other similarly priced products. Charging the headphones takes a little over two hours with the supplied USB-C cable, but that doesn't mean the music must stop as you can still listen while replenishing their power store.
The enhanced wireless signal also lets you listen from up to 10 metres away from your music source which is great if you must charge your phone and headphones at different outlets.
The built-in universal command buttons allow you to control most music playing devices such as iOS and Android.
Bad points?
I found the rubber-like neck strap took a tad getting used to as I initially felt constrained, but this abated over time.
Best for ...
Those who want great sounding wireless headphones without hammering their bank account.
Avoid if ...
You would rather have no cable at all in your wireless headphones.
Score: 9/10.
RHA MA650 Wireless headphones, £99.95 (rha-audio.com)
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