When it comes to active noise suppression technology, balance is essential. Active noise cancellation (ANC) can be useful if you’re trying to block out the outside world. Your headphones have tiny microphones that pick up background noise, measure its pitch, and then give the speakers instructions to match it with a “anti-pitch,” canceling the sound and providing you some peaceful silence.
However, the music you’re listening to will definitely share some similarities with the ambient noise. If there is too much ANC, the headphones’ built-in technology may negatively impact your music.
Even the best audio businesses have a difficult time striking the right balance. Bang & Olufsen, a manufacturer of dependably outstanding products, is up there among these sound titans. The company’s adaptive active noise cancelling technology, which continuously adjusts to the sounds around you to provide you the greatest cancellation possible, will be enhanced by its new set of headphones, the Beoplay HX. The difficulty, as the brand believes it has done here, is to provide this while still producing B&O’s distinctive sound.
Design
The HX definitely has the appropriate appearance and feel. The HX headphones have a luxuriousness that is far superior to those of rival products thanks to its slimline sophistication, incredibly light weight, and smooth, aluminum finish. The cans are made in part of recycled aluminum that has been anodized and pearl-blasted as part of B&O’s ongoing commitment to a more sustainable way of doing business.
You can see that the materials were thought over for a length of time that is almost unhealthy. The memory foam ear cushions certainly do improve comfort; we had no trouble keeping them in place for extended periods of time and wouldn’t hesitate to leave them in place for a lengthy journey without having to make any uncomfortable adjustments.
After a few hours of listening, they feel strong and have a weight to them without bothering your neck. The battery life is 35 hours with ANC turned on and 40 hours without, comfortably outlasting competitors like the Apple AirPods Max, the Sony WH-1000XM4, and the 20-hour Bose noise cancelling headphones 700.
It’s almost become a cliché to enjoy B&O’s Scandinavian design aesthetic, but as long as the company continues to produce some of the most beautiful audio devices in the world, the cliché will endure. Simply put, Bang & Olufsen creates stunning headphones.
Sound
Anything made by Bang & Olufsen will almost certainly be of the highest audio quality, and the HX are no exception. Here, the audio is handled with a real sense of care, with careful attention paid to keeping the treble, mids, and bass components distinct while blending them together just enough to produce a sound that is remarkably true to the original recordings. Even without ANC, the headphones seem to completely immerse you in your music, and Bluetooth 5.1 ensures that there are no instances of audio distortion or breaking up.
The adaptive ANC performs admirably, instantly analyzing your environment and making adjustments. When you move to ANC mode, the audio quality does nonetheless somewhat decrease. This makes sense given that no manufacturer has yet been able to fully preserve sound quality when used in conjunction with sophisticated ANC. The disparity has been reduced significantly with the HX when listening to podcasts and music, though. The HX’s cups are designed to form a comfortable barrier around your ears, which greatly enhances passive noise cancellation (PNC). PNC and the four available microphones work together to make calls simple and clear. Cold callers will be grateful to you.
The B&O app is the best available since it has a clear, straightforward layout and many of connectivity and sound EQ choices. Additionally, you have a choice of noise suppression settings, including a transparency mode that allows you to sing along with your music and hear more of your surroundings.
B&O Beoplay HX headphones
The HX headphones provide a traditional B&O sound and a very responsive adaptable ANC, in addition to their opulent appearance and high-end design.
Their premium price reflects the designers’ evident confidence that the mix of enduring materials and industry-leading audio expertise warrants it. They have a point; the HX is designed with quality and luxury in mind throughout. They are a set of headphones that should last you for many years, get comfier with use, and fit in wherever.
