By James Strickland on Wednesday, 10 November 2021
Category: Audio Video Company Bountiful UT

5 Portable Headphone Picks for Discerning Listeners on a Budget

Cleer Audio Ally Plus Wireless Earbuds

These noise-cancelling earbuds are packed with such great features, you’d wonder why they’re just $99. Enjoy exceptional peace and quiet with Active Noise Cancellation or let in some environmental noise and stay aware of your surroundings with Ambient Mode.

Their custom-tuned 10mm Neodymium drivers deliver premium quality to envelop you in your tracks. Plus, they’re sweatproof to survive any workout. With up to 30 hours of playback, you’ll never have to worry about losing your music while out and about.

Sony WF-1000XM4 Wireless Earbuds

Tech Radar calls these the “best true wireless earbuds you can buy today.” At $250, these industry-leading noise-cancelling earbuds are a must-have for those who prefer in-ear headphones but don’t settle on quality.

The WF-1000XM4 earbuds support high-resolution audio playback thanks to Sony’s LDAC audio technology, which transmits nearly three times more data than conventional Bluetooth wireless audio for sound performance that’s as close as possible to that of a wired connection. You can also upscale compressed digital files in real-time and restore lost details for a richer listening experience.

Get lost in your music for up to 24 hours without having to recharge and get notified via the Sony Headphones Connect mobile app when battery life is low.

Cleer Audio Enduro ANC Wireless Headphones

Going on vacation? These $150 wireless headphones will last you through the plane ride and back with up to 60 hours of battery life. Powerful Active Noise Cancellation lets you hear your music and nothing else—even while in the air. Plus, you can customize your ambient noise levels using the Cleer+ app.

Enjoy high-quality sound through 40mm patented Ironless Drivers and Bluetooth 5.0 featuring AptX Adaptive streaming for low-latency, high-fidelity music listening. What’s more, use the Cleer+ app to customize the EQ levels of your songs and emphasize the lows, mids, and highs where they matter most.

Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Headphones

Tech Radar and What Hi-Fi? give these wireless over-ear headphones five stars! Whether you’re traveling, walking, or relaxing, these intelligent headphones use Adaptive Sound Control technology to automatically detect your activity and adjust ambient sound settings to you.

Enjoy high-resolution wireless listening with Sony’s LDAC audio technology and find the perfect sound tone for all your songs using presets. You can also customize sound tones to your liking using the Sony Headphones Connect mobile app. Plus, with 360 Reality Audio support and 30 hours of battery life, these $349 headphones allow you to get lost in a multi-dimensional world of music all day long.

Sony’s MX4 wireless headphones also feature multipoint connection, which means you can pair your headphones to two Bluetooth devices at the same time. When a call comes in, your headphones will know which device is ringing and connect you to the right one! Quickly switch between connected devices at the tap of a button.

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Audeze Penrose Wireless Planar Magnetic Headset

We didn’t forget about gamers! If you want the best bang for your buck when it comes to wireless gaming headsets, look no further than the Penrose by Audeze. This low-latency wireless headset delivers legendary audio performance for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox players.

The $300 Penrose headset sets the standard for audio clarity and detail through Audeze's patented planar magnetic driver technology, which delivers double the power of other Neodymium headphone drivers. Plus, their Fazor waveguides and Uniforce voice coils reduce distortion to near zero!

The Penrose features a dual wireless connection so you can use it over 2.4GHz wireless and/or Bluetooth. Its broadcast-quality microphone is engineered for enhanced chat and streaming, featuring built-in noise filters that reduce background sound so you can hear and communicate more clearly.

Using the Audeze HQ app, enjoy unprecedented control over your audio experience with advanced EQ controls and voice-to-chat mixing. Once your audio settings are just right, you can dominate the gaming world for up to 15 hours without recharging.

Need help choosing the right headphones for you or a loved one? As the premier home audio-video company in Bountiful, UT, we can help! We have the latest headphone lines from Sony, Cleer Audio, Audeze, and more. Get in touch here or message us below to learn more about our offerings and recommendations.

Stay tuned for our next blog in this headphone series, where we’ll step it up a notch and explore our favorite audiophile-grade headphones for high-end listening.