{"id":546870,"date":"2023-02-02T17:00:29","date_gmt":"2023-02-02T14:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/loaded-noise-cancelers-on-a-budget-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2023-02-02T17:00:29","modified_gmt":"2023-02-02T14:00:29","slug":"loaded-noise-cancelers-on-a-budget-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/loaded-noise-cancelers-on-a-budget-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Loaded Noise Cancelers on a Budget \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3dd2d72cbf8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/loaded-noise-cancelers-on-a-budget-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CLoaded_Noise_Cancelers_on_a_Budget_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Loaded Noise Cancelers on a Budget \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/loaded-noise-cancelers-on-a-budget-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/loaded-noise-cancelers-on-a-budget-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/loaded-noise-cancelers-on-a-budget-review-geek\/#Stylish_and_Comfy_If_Not_Quite_Premium\" >Stylish and Comfy (If Not Quite Premium)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/loaded-noise-cancelers-on-a-budget-review-geek\/#A_Generous_Collection_of_Features\" >A Generous Collection of Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/loaded-noise-cancelers-on-a-budget-review-geek\/#Controls_Confusing_but_Workable\" >Controls: Confusing but Workable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/loaded-noise-cancelers-on-a-budget-review-geek\/#Good_Noise_Canceling_and_Calling\" >Good Noise Canceling and Calling<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/loaded-noise-cancelers-on-a-budget-review-geek\/#Edifier_WH950NB_Headphones_Mic_Sample_Quiet_Room\" >Edifier\u00a0WH950NB Headphones Mic Sample: Quiet Room<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/loaded-noise-cancelers-on-a-budget-review-geek\/#Edifier_WH950NB_Headphones_Mic_Sample_Noisy_Room\" >Edifier\u00a0WH950NB Headphones Mic Sample: Noisy Room<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/loaded-noise-cancelers-on-a-budget-review-geek\/#Solid_Sound_Performance_With_a_Few_Quirks\" >Solid Sound Performance (With a Few Quirks)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/loaded-noise-cancelers-on-a-budget-review-geek\/#Battery_Life_to_Spare\" >Battery Life to Spare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/loaded-noise-cancelers-on-a-budget-review-geek\/#Should_You_Buy_the_Edifier_WH950NB_Headphones\" >Should You Buy the Edifier WH950NB Headphones?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/loaded-noise-cancelers-on-a-budget-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/loaded-noise-cancelers-on-a-budget-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CLoaded_Noise_Cancelers_on_a_Budget_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Loaded Noise Cancelers on a Budget \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"rating\" style=\"width: 30%;\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong>7\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\" data-nosnippet=\"\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Absolute Hot Garbage<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Sorta Lukewarm Garbage<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Strongly Flawed Design<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Some Pros, Lots Of Cons<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Acceptably Imperfect<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good Enough to Buy On Sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great, But Not Best-In-Class<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, with Some Footnotes<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Shut Up And Take My Money<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Absolute Design Nirvana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-141202\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bb6968ac.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"Edifier WH950NB resting on a laptop\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Hannah Stryker \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Edifier has made a name for itself in the competitive consumer audio market by serving up good sound and features at great prices. The new WH950NB wireless headphones are another solid option, offering noise canceling, plenty of features, and relatively satisfying audio quality for well under $200.<\/p>\n<p>The WH950NB are Edifier\u2019s obvious attempt at an affordable alternative to leading <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a>\/office headphones from top brands, such as <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/833587\/sony-wh-1000xm5-review\/\">Sony\u2019s WH-1000XM5<\/a> and Bose\u2019s QC45. As some of the most popular and well-regarded audio devices you can buy, plenty of companies have endeavored to replicate their success, and few have cracked the code.<\/p>\n<p>Not everyone wants to spend $350+ on a pair of cans, however, and Edifier\u2019s latest are a tempting stand-in for those wallet siphoners. Starting at $180, the WH950NBs aren\u2019t perfect, but they are decked out to be your go-to workhorse headphones, ready to take on your needs at the office, on the road, and pretty much anywhere else.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline fullwidth\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Impressive features<\/li>\n<li>Good noise canceling<\/li>\n<li>Loaded EQ<\/li>\n<li>Comfy and relatively stylish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Unintuitive controls<\/li>\n<li>No AAC for iPhone<\/li>\n<li>No auto-pause<\/li>\n<li>Midrange can be cloudy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-blurb\">Review Geek&#8217;s expert reviewers go hands-on with each product we review. We put every piece of hardware through hours of testing in the real world and run them through benchmarks in our lab. We never accept payment to endorse or review a product and never aggregate other people\u2019s reviews. Read more &gt;&gt;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stylish_and_Comfy_If_Not_Quite_Premium\"><\/span>Stylish and Comfy (If Not Quite Premium)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-141201\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cfdc3568.jpg\" alt=\"Edifier WH950NB in their case on a couch\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Hannah Stryker \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dimensions:<\/strong>\u00a07.5 x 6.65 x 3.23in (193 x 169 x 82mm)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight: <\/strong>10.44oz<strong> (<\/strong>29g)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connection:<\/strong> Wired 3.5mm and Bluetooth wireless connection<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bluetooth Version:<\/strong> 5.3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>The WH950NBs arrive in an all-black box, within which you\u2019ll find a compact, pill-shaped case reminiscent of offerings from Sony, Sennheiser, and other top headphone brands. Unzipping the case reveals the headphones within, their swiveled ear cups folded in on hinges for a compact, travel-ready package.<\/p>\n<p>The headphones offer some style touches, including a metallic shimmer to the top of the band and coper Edifier logos. That said, while they do a relatively convincing job emulating flagship earbuds, the faux leather along the exterior of the ear cups feels particularly <em>faux<\/em> in this case.<\/p>\n<p>The same goes for the leatherette that cloaks the cushy pads along the ear cups and upper headband\u2014but cushy they most certainly are. At just under 300 grams, the headphones weigh a bit more than some of my favorites, including both the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0863TXGM3?tag=lsmedia-13681-20&amp;asc_refurl=https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/141130\/edifier-wh950nb-headphones-review\/\">Sony WH-1000XM4 and XM5, and they don\u2019t wrap your head in luxury like those models. Still, the extra weight is far shy of being overbearing, and I was able to wear the headphones for hours at a time without complaint.<\/p>\n<p>Accessories inside the travel case include a USB-C charging cable, a 3.5mm headphone cord, and even an airplane adapter in case you\u2019re feeling nostalgic.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Generous_Collection_of_Features\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">A Generous Collection of Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-141198\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/12\/f75b7fda.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of the Edifier WH950NB exterior sitting in front of a laptop\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Hannah Stryker \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At under $200, you\u2019re losing out on some of the fancier features found in premium models. Most notable for me is the lack of any auto-pause feature when you take the headphones off. Sony\u2019s WH-1000XM4s take things even further, offering options like Push to Talk, in which cupping an ear cup automatically pauses sound and turns on transparency mode until you pull your hand away.<\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t see this being a major omission for most, especially since there\u2019s plenty of playback time per charge, but automatic pausing and powering off are always appreciated.<\/p>\n<p>Shoving some of those fancier options aside, the WH950NBs are still pleasantly equipped for their price point. As is the case with most modern headphones, the majority of the other extras are accessible in the Edifier Connect app (available for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/edifier-connect\/id1403293252?at=1010l392g&amp;ct=rg141130\">iPhone<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=14d03d76e0a6285761e58439513dfd19&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.edifier.edifierconnect%26amp%3Bhl%3Den_US%26amp%3Bgl%3DUS%26amp%3Bpli%3D1&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Android<\/a>), within which I found more bounty than I expected.<\/p>\n<p>The headphones offer multiple ambient audio options, including two levels of Active Noise Canceling (ANC)\u2014which Edifier calls Environmental Noise Canceling (ENC)\u2014as well as Transparency Mode and a Wind Buffer option. There are also three separate sound modes, including a Gaming Mode which lowers latency to 80ms, and a Theatre Mode for virtual surround.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to sound control, there are only two main presets: Classic and Dynamic. However, the Customization Mode is refreshingly packed, including a five-band EQ that had me brushing up on my audio engineering skills. Not only can you choose which frequency each band will target, but there\u2019s even a Q factor control, which is designed to allow you to control just how much of the surrounding frequencies each band will affect. Talk about customization!<\/p>\n<p>Similar to Puro headphones, the WH950NB will even allow you to cap audio at 85dB to protect your hearing, though I never crank the volume that loud anyway.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps the most useful feature for the modern work-from-homer is the addition of multipoint connection, which will allow you to connect the headphones to your work computer and your phone at the same time so you can jump on those Zoom calls with no delay. While it seems like this would be a natural inclusion in any <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/763494\/best-headphones\/\">top headphone option<\/a>, even Sennheiser\u2019s Momentum 4 launched without it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Controls_Confusing_but_Workable\"><\/span>Controls: Confusing but Workable<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-141199\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/12\/09d1e380.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of the volume buttons on the Edifier WH950NB\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Hannah Stryker \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The biggest point of contention I\u2019ll take with these headphones is the control section. It\u2019s not that I mind that Edifier has gone old-school with push-button controls; while I\u2019ve become used to the simple taps and swipes along the ear cup on Sony\u2019s WH-1000X line, even Bose\u2019s pricey QC45 headphones hold tight to the tried-and-true rubber buttons.<\/p>\n<p>The issue for me is that Edifier has combined too many keys in one, offering a triple-key volume bar, with a multi-use key at the center, which makes the three consistently difficult to separate by touch. The raised nub on the center key feels very similar to the one on the volume up key at the top, so I found myself constantly fumbling around the bar to select the proper key.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s only one other button, used for ambient sound control. The obvious solution would be to add one more on the left ear cup, making for clearer separation between them. It\u2019s still a usable system, and I got used to it over time, but it\u2019s just not as intuitive as it could be.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Good_Noise_Canceling_and_Calling\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Good Noise Canceling and Calling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-141196\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3ce00cb1.jpg\" alt=\"A person wearing the edifier WH950NB headphones\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Hannah Stryker \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Right from the jump, I was impressed by the Edifier WH950NB\u2019s noise-canceling skills. With the default High mode engaged, I immediately found myself cut off from the world around me.<\/p>\n<p>The common clues of sonic suppression all revealed themselves quickly: my dog\u2019s incessant barking at the mail carrier sounded like he was in the backyard rather than the hallway; the keystrokes of my ceaseless typing all but vanished; and despite my wife\u2019s best efforts, she scared the bejesus out of me when she entered my office to ask about a lunch break.<\/p>\n<p>To put things on a more objective scale, I tested the headphones against the powerful Sony WH-1000XM4 using my go-to airplane drone and crowd-noise simulators through studio monitors. When A\/B testing the two, it was clear the Sony pair had the edge at both ends of the spectrum. Against the airplane drone, it outdid the WH950NB both in the velocity of noise removed, and in the expanse of frequencies.<\/p>\n<p>In particular, while the Edifier pair removed an impressive amount of low-end noise, they let through a fair bit of ambient frequencies in the upper midrange. They also didn\u2019t fair quite as well against the squeaky voices of my crowd-noise demo, though they still did a fair job. Still, the difference wasn\u2019t notably dramatic, and in daily use the headphones were more than up to the job.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps most impressive, the WH950NBs add virtually no audible white noise with noise canceling engaged and music paused. That\u2019s a big step forward from noise-cancelers past. Overall, while they couldn\u2019t match the $350 Sony WH-1000XM4, they stood their ground well when put to the test.<\/p>\n<p>As for call quality, while I wasn\u2019t able to test them in high-wind conditions, I took multiple phone calls without issue on either end, including chatting under a bathroom fan.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Edifier_WH950NB_Headphones_Mic_Sample_Quiet_Room\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">Edifier\u00a0WH950NB Headphones Mic Sample: Quiet Room<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><!--[if lt IE 9]><![endif]--><br \/>\n<audio title=\"Embedded Audio\" class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-141130-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/12\/51387053.mp3?_=1\"\/><\/audio><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Edifier_WH950NB_Headphones_Mic_Sample_Noisy_Room\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">Edifier\u00a0WH950NB Headphones Mic Sample: Noisy Room<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><audio title=\"Embedded Audio\" class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-141130-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ce600fc4.mp3?_=2\"\/><\/audio><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solid_Sound_Performance_With_a_Few_Quirks\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_6\">Solid Sound Performance (With a Few Quirks)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-141204\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/12\/6e4daef5.jpg\" alt=\"Interior of the Edifier WH950NB headphones\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Hannah Stryker \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Drivers:<\/strong> 40mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frequency Response:<\/strong> 20Hz-40kHz<\/li>\n<li><strong>Audio Codecs:<\/strong> LDAC, SBC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>The headline for the Edifier WH950NB\u2019s audio performance is that it\u2019s generally good for the money. There\u2019s some expressiveness in the dynamics, good tonal balance, and instruments across genres are relatively well drawn and tactfully placed within the expansive soundstage.<\/p>\n<p>By default, there\u2019s some over-extension in the upper bass that can be quite fun. It tends to lend a rich and chocolatey flavor to some of my favorite bass lines. Classics like Paul\u2019s scene-stealing bass melody in \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4VxdufqB9zg\">Something in the Way\u201d really took center stage with the WH950NB. Its timbre is well fleshed out\u2014dusty, yet sweet. While it sometimes becomes too prominent, lowering the 100Hz tone by -2dB in the EQ tampers things well, which is something I do for most flagship pairs. It\u2019s a bassy world out there.<\/p>\n<p>Super bassheads can ramp up the lowest frequencies by swapping from the Classic mode to Dynamic. You\u2019ll also be incurring some additional bloat down low, which, to my ears, isn\u2019t worth the tradeoff. Again, the detailed EQ lets you simply adjust the bass to taste on your own, though it would be nice if you could use it to tweak the set presets as well.<\/p>\n<p>At times, the WH950NB\u2019s sound signature obscures some presence in the midrange, especially in the vocals. When listening on my <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/762466\/bestiphone-13-pro-case\/\">iPhone 13 Pro<\/a>, Elton\u2019s voice on \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/FT3D1Cu6g10\">Your Song<\/a>\u201d lost some of its snap and detail when compared to something more premium like Sony\u2019s WH-1000XM4, and I noticed a similar effect in podcasts like \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/comedy-bang-bang-the-podcast\/id316045799\">Comedy Bang Bang<\/a>.\u201d Radiohead\u2019s \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/yI2oS2hoL0k\">Burn the Witch<\/a>\u201d also came off a little smeared when everything got going, obscuring some of the dynamics in percussion and strings.<\/p>\n<p>Some of this may well be because the headphones don\u2019t support the AAC codec for iPhone, opting only for the more basic SBC.<\/p>\n<p>Switching to my Samsung Galaxy S20 and engaging the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/746520\/what-is-ldac-and-how-does-it-affect-wireless-audio-quality\/\">LDAC Bluetooth codec<\/a> seemed to improve things. Like tuning a microscope, instruments and vocals both came into finer focus. That could make the WH950NB a better choice for Android users, or those who plug in often, as the headphones are Hi-Res certified for wired and wireless use. High resolution also accentuates the poorer quality of lo-fi streaming files, meaning you\u2019ll want to consider using a high-resolution streamer like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=14d03d76e0a6285761e58439513dfd19&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftidal.com%2F&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Tidal<\/a>\u00a0to appreciate this feature fully. (LDAC also can\u2019t be used if you\u2019re engaging multipoint audio.)<\/p>\n<p>Conversely, the headphones tend to add some sharpness to the treble attack of lighter instruments, though it was never something that turned me off. Despite these quirks, there\u2019s some good sound for your dollars here, and I experienced plenty of lovely moments in my catalog.<\/p>\n<p>While I predictably prefer the luscious sound signatures in the premium cans I\u2019ve tested, like Sony\u2019s WH-1000XM4 and XM5\u2014and especially Sennheiser\u2019s Momentum 4\u2014my ears were mostly satiated with the Edifier WH950NB. When you consider the fact that they cost as little as half the price of those other options, the sound quality is all the more satisfying.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Battery_Life_to_Spare\"><\/span>Battery Life to Spare<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-141197\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/12\/d7f30acc.jpg\" alt=\"Charging indicator light on the edifier WH950NB\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Hannah Stryker \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Battery Play Time:\u00a0<\/strong>34 hours with ANC, 55 hours without ANC<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charging: <\/strong>USB-C<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charging Time:<\/strong> 1.5 hours<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quick Charge:<\/strong> 10 minutes charge for 7 hours of playback<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Battery life of 30+ hours has become an expectation for most flagship headphones, but it\u2019s nice to see that matched in something more affordable. The Edifier WH950NB lived up to their claimed 34 hours in my testing, showing over 54% in the app after over 15 hours of listening, including a 40-minute phone call. You\u2019ll get even more with ANC off.<\/p>\n<p>In either case, it\u2019s more than most users should need, even if you forget to charge them. And if that does happen, you can get them juiced up quickly with the quick charge feature.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Buy_the_Edifier_WH950NB_Headphones\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_8\">Should You Buy the Edifier WH950NB Headphones?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a whole lot of good stuff without paying the excruciating prices today\u2019s top flagship headphones beg, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0BM92D2D1?tag=lsmedia-13681-20&amp;asc_refurl=https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/141130\/edifier-wh950nb-headphones-review\/\">Edifier\u2019s WH950NBs are well worth considering. They offer impressive noise-canceling for the money, a comfy fit, and solid overall performance.<\/p>\n<p>The headphones also serve up a lot of the best features you\u2019ll find in headphones that cost twice as much, including multipoint pairing (and even hearing protection), and the dedicated Edifier Connect app worked flawlessly in my testing. While they don\u2019t quite look the premium part, their design is stylish enough for the money. They\u2019ll perform best for those with Android devices, but they\u2019re still a solid option for iPhone users as well.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re after serious travel or work headphones without the serious price, the Edifier WH950NB are worth putting on your list.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Impressive features<\/li>\n<li>Good noise canceling<\/li>\n<li>Loaded EQ<\/li>\n<li>Comfy and relatively stylish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Unintuitive controls<\/li>\n<li>No AAC for iPhone<\/li>\n<li>No auto-pause<\/li>\n<li>Midrange can be cloudy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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