soundcore by Anker, Space One - Adaptive Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Enhanced Human Voice Reduction, 40H ANC Playtime, LDAC Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Comfortable Fit, Bluetooth 5.3, App Control

I like Sennheiser but it was equip with an out of date bluetooth decoder. So I bought these headphones because, they were the only a few that had the latest bluetooth 5.3, which having that on my AV amp, I knew it was a big performance upgrade from 5.0. These phones cost less than the Sennheiser, but I was immediately struck by the broader bandwidth these headphones produced. I was concerned that they were light, and would slip on my greasy head. No fears they stayed put. Better than that I had no year pain after wearing for extended periods of time even as I wear glasses. The battery life if good, and the noise cancellation is pretty decent as well. This can be changed using the phone app. For the price these are very good. I see no reason to pay more money, not until apple shorts out its lossless issue.

I’ve been looking to upgrade my current headphones which are Bose, they sound good but a bit lacking in the bass depth and fullness. I looked on various forums and comparison sites and considered the recommendations, such as Grado etc, all costing in excess of £3-400. Being a musician of 50 years, I’m hyper critical about the quality of the sound with my hifi. A few years ago I bought a soundcore mp3 speaker and have been blown away by its quality of build and sound from such a small unit, deep full bass but with superb clarity. So, I thought I’d look to see if they make headphones and yes they do. I looked at the reviews most of which are good so I decided to try this model. Well I haven’t been disappointed. Set up was easy with the app, the noise cancelling is perfectly fine for my needs and works well, then the sound, what can I say other than brilliant. Being a bassist I tend to like my sound a bit bass heavy so a few tweaks in the equaliser settings and plugged them into my Cambridge audio amp, put on Pink Floyd and I m just blown away with the quality and richness of the sound. Bass is full and punchy but not overwhelming, highs and vocals, instruments crystal clear, what’s more to say. They are so much better than my Bose costing 5 times the price. I can only recommend these, not a bad word to say about them, far exceeded my expectations and well done Soundcore

Update 26/03/24Below is my original review of these headphones. I bought another pair yesterday to see whether it was down to a dodgy set that I had last year. And I have been reading loads of fantastic reviews about them over the last 6 months. Hang on a sec....The new pair I got today - it's like chalk and cheese. The sound quality on these new ones is 100 times better than the ones I got last year. So I assume that SoundCore must have some quality/production issues with some of these headphones.I updated the firmware - twice to get LDAC up and running - and am running them in. I reckon they'll need a week or so to settle in.The sound is clear and wide with a lot of bass. I like a lot of bass but it does handle classical and my signature tunes very well. 'What Was I Made For' by Billie Eilish is what I'm listening to on repeat right now and the Space Ones deal with her lyrics and these whispy noises in the background that you might not hear with lesser headphones. And the bass at the right time. And the piano notes. And the quiet orchestration midway through.The only downside is that they do not go as loud as my Liberty 4 NC's. But I have the Poweramp app to add some Pre-Amp volume when required. So this is why it has 4 stars instead of 5. The Safe Volume on the SoundCore states that it is not damaging my ears until I get to the Poweramp Pre-Amp setting and then it tells me off......All of the usual controls, noise cancellation, LDAC, wearing detection, Easy Chat and the like work as they should do.So it seems to be a bit of a turkey shoot as into whether you get a good pair of these headphones or a duff pair. So maybe ion the last 6 months SoundCore has it sorted.Now if they could just fix that volume up a bit more then these headphones would have 5 stars.Hang on a sec...Original Review September 2023:-The Soundcore Space Ones look great in latte cream. They feel great in the hand and comfortable on the head. And that is about as good as it gets.I got them delivered today. Did the firmware update before listening and was so disappointed in the quality of the sound. Oh and I could still hear the voices on the TV even though ANC was on.The sound quality is narrow and dull. And quiet. I compared the sound to one of Liberty 4 NC's and could not believe how much clearer and better the earbuds sounded with the same song.The headphones also struggled with deep bass as it distorted with it at high levels. I have the poweramp app to further tweak the sound but the Space Ones could not handle any more preamp volume and any more bass on top of the Acoustic setting in the Soundcore app. (I usually turn off all effects on the poweramp app when listening to the Liberty 4 NC as they do not need it)What surprises me is that most of the positive reviews on YouTube do not mention the low sound quality but most of those reviews are sponsored by Soundcore so that's no surprise.Anyway, I sold my Q45's due to the low sound quality of those and thought I'd give the Space One's a try. I had the Space Ones for less than hour before they were boxed up and returned to amazon.So I'll stick to my Beats for over the ear headphones and my 4 pairs of Liberty 4 NC's for earbuds. It's a shame that Soundcore cannot get it's over the ear headphones right when it's earbuds are quite brilliant.

These Adaptive Active Noise Cancelling Headphones redefine audio excellence. The adaptive noise cancellation adapts to any environment, delivering an immersive experience. Comfort is top-notch, with plush cushions and a lightweight design. The audio quality is exceptional, capturing every detail in high-resolution. User-friendly controls, seamless wireless connectivity, and a commendable battery life make these headphones a standout choice. While priced higher, the investment is justified for those who prioritize premium sound, comfort, and cutting-edge features.

I have tried expensive headphones but I really believe we are reaching a nadir in technology where you can get high quality tech for reasonable price. These are absolutely brilliant headphones. Perfect for everything I need. Conversations are crystal clear. Music is stunning and films are totally immersive. And they are so comfortable I forget I have them on! You'd never get that feeling with metal based Apple over ear headphones. And they work with everything. And the noise cancelling is as good as the Sony's I had which cost a fortune. I'm not going back to expensive tech anymore. This is a game changer