The purpose of aptX Low Latency is to ensure that Bluetooth enabled devices audio is in sync with video. The introduction of aptX LL reduces latency and improves the users experience by improving end-to-end audio transmission speeds. The EP636 sports the usual 40mm driver units, but due to the on-ear design they are a little more distant and subdued. The quality is the same, but there is more interference between the source and your ears. The benefits are of course lighter weight, slipping them on / off faster and having awareness of colleagues, traffic, members of the public and important noises in your environment. A: No the EP400 is waterproof from ingress, but water in the sea contains high levels of salt, and water in pools contains high levels of chlorine. Not only that, but temperature and pressure differences are not accounted for by IP rating! It weighs only 25 grams and is very comfortable, even under the sun. The minimal design means they fit around glasses while reading, and everyday glasses. It is very stable when you run or exercise with it. The inner structure is made of titanium. This makes it ultra-strong, yet flexible, adjustable to each individual and ensures a snug fit. A slight upgrade to the EP640, the EP650 use a Bluetooth 4.2 chipset enabling faster data transfer and, crucially, more data for bass. Once again, the wireless transmission of 4.2 is more than capable of preserving streamed or online audio, with only high-quality raw audio files needing compression to travel wirelessly.

The ‘August Audio’ App allows you to tune the Sound of your NFC Headphones through various equalisers, and Enable/Disable the LED Lights. Comfortable PaddingListening Experience If you are using high-bitrate HD stereo audio then perhaps consider a higher version of Bluetooth, but outside of the true techies Bluetooth 4.X versions are more than acceptable. The EP400’s are tiny and light, but also feature-heavy. This means the battery life ends up reaching 10-12 hours rather than into the high teens. They do recharge in under 2 hours, however, minimising downtime that way. Reliability is as important as sound-quality or battery life, and then there’s auxiliary features like Noise Cancellation to consider. Let’s look at August International’s line-up of headphones and identify what it is that makes a pair of headphones best for you.Digital Daffodil LTD, Unit 1 Rawmec Business Park, Plumpton Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0EE, United Kingdom The EP735 Bluetooth headphones use the older 40mm driver units and so lose a tiny but of depth and range compared to the EP650’s. This is mostly to facilitate the extra noise cancellation functions without absolutely ruining the battery life by having both. The quality bridges the gap between the EP640 and EP650, with the slightly lower power speakers actually still sounding great because of the noise reduction. A: The SD card is entirely enclosed, so must be accessed via the magnetic cable provided. This cable is a data and charging cable. Transfer MP3 files from a connected device on to the headset.

Throwing a curveball at the “over-ear” gang we’ve got going so far is the EP400. The EP400 headphones aren’t over-ear, but simply rest on the sides of your head and provide private audio via bone conduction. Connectivity This model of Bone Conduction Headphones are designed for everyday use and combine wireless Bluetooth headphones with a local MP3 player. You can use them as a traditional wireless headset and connect it to your smartphone, or you can store your favourite music and podcasts as files directly onto the device itself with the 16GB SD Card. If you are concerned about trying Bone Conduction technology, read our guide to the safety of the technology here and learn about any and all side effects. Are There Bone Conduction Headphones Side Effects? Overall, only those with pre-existing conditions or issues using ordinary headphones will have any negative experience from Bone Conduction. What's so good about Bone Conduction? Please Note: Bluetooth Codecs have two modes. If the microphone is activated for phone calls or by an app / program then the audio quality will lower, so that the bandwidth can be used to transmit your voice. If your audio quality seems low, please disable any apps and programs that are activating the microphone when not in use. This depends on your source device, but most Bluetooth Sources support up to 7 devices (Bluetooth Adapters only support one at a time).A: Please read the full article here, but in general there's no reason to assume that Bone Conduction will be uncomfortable or dangerous provided you are comfortable with other wearable audio devices.