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Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones TaoTronics 2019 New Version Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Soundsurge 46 Over ear Headphones with Audio Deep Bass Quick Charge 30 Hours playtime
Last Updated: October 23, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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Sound Quality
61noise, listening, quality is great, sound quality, muddy
+92%
-8%
" ... However if your phone has Dolby Atmos, the sound stage is immense. ... "
" ... Super comfortable and blocks low frequency sounds really well, and tge sound quality is amazing, these are a bargain ... "
" ... - Clear high tones and sound dynamics ... "
" ... The sound does sound a bit muddy, but gets better with ANC turned on. ... "
" ... Build quality is good and it is also stylish and quality of audio is reasonable. ... "
" ... Good build quality and with a good quality sound for its price. ... "
" ... The Sound quality was good on a range of music from spoken word and classical through to hip-hop. ... "
" ... Pleased with the sound quality when listening to music etc from tablet. ... "
Comfort
44headphones, head, ears, feel, headband
+77%
-23%
" ... Comfortable, good sound given cost. ... "
" ... Comfortable to wear. ... "
" ... They feel comfortable and extend quite far down if you have a larger head like myself. ... "
" ... So far I love them, they were easy to pair to my phone, comfortable over my ears Overall I am very happy with this buy. ... "
" ... I like the padding, very soft and comfortable. ... "
" ... I also have some Koss Porta Pro headphones I use from time to time that are again meant to be good quality for the price but I have no experience with £150+ headphones but that's what YouTube reviewers and audiophile sites are for so with that in mind . ... "
" ... It feels well built and cushions are soft. ... "
" ... Had them on for three hours without any discomfort. ... "
Noise Cancellation
41cancelling, cancellation, sound quality, build quality, noise cancellation works
+93%
-7%
" ... Had these a week now they are brilliant sound quality is amazing, they sound even better when noise cancelling is turned on. ... "
" ... The build quality and noise cancelling on these headphones is excellent. ... I wanted to love these headphones because the noise cancelling on them is the best I’ve heard in the price range, and the build quality is excellent. ... "
" ... The construction is fabulous, the noise cancellation is miraculous, and they're beautiful. ... The design of them also does an amazing job of attenuating external noise before you even switch on the cancellation. ... "
" ... The sound is top notch and the noise cancelling good ... "
" ... Noise cancellation works well. ... "
" ... The noise cancellation is noticeably good. ... "
" ... The noise cancellation works well, they look pretty stylish, for the price I'd say they're a good deal ... "
" ... These are my first Noise cancellation phones so I didn't know very well what expect but I'm very satisfied with them. ... "
Price
37money, value for money, value, reasonable, price range
+95%
-5%
" ... These for the price are fantastic. ... "
" ... My favourite pair of headphones and amazing sound vs things I have for double the price! ... "
" ... All in all, I think they were a good value for the price! ... "
" ... It is a way better product than I thought it would be with this price range. ... "
" ... Perfection when considering the price. ... "
" ... I understand that at this price point with this feature-set that the manufacturer can’t justify the highest quality components. ... I do feel with a bit more effort these could be great for the price. ... "
" ... Comfortable, good sound given cost. ... "
" ... I would highly recomend them to anyone within 80€ budget. ... "
Headphones
28headphone, pair, anc, sound quality, taotronics
+89%
-11%
" ... The headphones sound quality is great, ANC much more better than many at its price range even beyond. ... "
" ... This is a very good headphone set for the money you pay . ... "
" ... I just love these headphones. ... I would definitely recommend these headphones!!! ... "
" ... These bluetooth headphones are great. ... "
" ... It is a good looking headphones which pairs quickly and comes with charge in the box. ... In a good way, it means the headphone can handle the frequencies but is factory tuned to sound different. ... "
" ... I deceided to go for these headphones, as I made a purchase of some earphones from them in the past and they were amazing, I have also had great customer service from the company itself and they were super speedy with responding to emails. ... Now about these headphones ... "
" ... A great pair of Bluetooth headphones! ... "
" ... Overal a great pair of headphones imo. ... "
Battery Life
27battery, charge, charged, anc, noise cancelling
+85%
-15%
" ... Not had it long enough to determine battery life but seems reasonable so far. ... "
" ... The battery life is better than anticipated - I’ve listened for a good few hours so far and I haven’t needed to recharge the headset. ... "
" ... Battery Life is also admirable. ... "
" ... I chose this set after careful consideration of price, charge time, how long they last from fully charged and quality. ... "
" ... The charging is quick but i cant comment on battery life yet but claims to be up to 30hrs. ... "
" ... Great battery life and fast charge too. ... "
" ... Battery life shorted when noise cancellation on , but that said good quality headphones ... "
" ... Very long battery life. ... "
Build Quality
26quality, feel, sturdy, materials, comfortable
+85%
-15%
" ... Build quality and comfort are next level honestly get some! ... "
" ... - Very nice lightweight yet sturdy carry case ... "
" ... Overall, the built quality is nice, very good. ... "
" ... Also included is a good quality case to keep them in when not using. ... "
" ... At first look, it is a quality workout considering style, esthetics and materials used. ... "
" ... I've previously bought other products from this manufacturer before, and I expected the build quality would be good. ... They are comfortable to wear and easy to adjust, but sturdy too . ... "
" ... Hinges, thanks to which we can comfortably fold the headphones are made of metal (in contrast to many even expensive headphones) The control panel is on one of the sides is very convenient to use. ... "
" ... I have to say that the build quality is great, they look and feel very premium. ... I like the padding, very soft and comfortable. ... "
Bass
22sound quality, treble, muddy, strong bass, eq
+86%
-14%
" ... The sound quality, isn't bad the bass is good, and the highs and lows aren't too bad, although a little muddy in places, but not always, it's very much dependent on, the source so I've found! ... "
" ... The sound quality is great, the bass is there and the sound is loud. ... "
" ... The padding rug is very comfortable ( I have big-ish ears) sound quality is very good and even has some bass. ... "
" ... With ANC on I thought they sounded clearer, the muddy bass was gone and they were more enjoyable to listen to. ... At £55 they seem to offer good price/performance, I do intend to look at some EQ settings to tone doen that bass though! ... "
" ... The sound quality is really good, especially for the price, a good range of both high and low ends with a good deep "bass-y" sound. ... "
" ... I like my audio equipment to produce a strong bass and these headphones do that, however the EQ is so disproportionately balanced that the bass of whatever you’re listening to overpowers everything. ... There’s no sparkle, crispness or brilliance to the sound, it’s all a heavy, muddy bass sound. ... As I said earlier, I love a strong bass sound, but it should be balanced with some clarity in the treble. ... Many of the cheaper products are able to provide a strong bass without taking away the clarity and detail from the mid range and treble. ... "
" ... It is very bass heavy and needed a good 1 hour on my phone making eq changes to make it sound better. ... "
" ... Bass response is good (not incredible) but certainly well rounded. ... "
Bluetooth
21connection, headphones, pairing, battery life, distance
+90%
-10%
" ... I wanted something good with sound, Bluetooth capable, and cost-efficient (read: not beats or bose). ... "
" ... The Bluetooth functionally is very convenient and the battery life is still going strong as well. ... "
" ... Works well with iphone 7 bluetooth 4.2. let me use for a month now. ... "
" ... I have to say though it's nice to have the option of wireless and even though these are only capable of Bluetooth SBC (via 4.2) not the newer codecs they have really surprised me of their quality when wireless. ... "
" ... Bluetooth - This is also very solid. ... Pairing process is fairly standard, works no problem with my android phones. ... "
" ... Headset connects easily to any device I have ... "
" ... But for me probably the best thing about these headphones is the Bluetooth connected Led that flashes blue and in the dark lights everywhere up, is hidden. ... "
" ... A great pair of Bluetooth headphones! ... "
Charging
17charging, battery, fast charge, charges, charged
+94%
-6%
" ... The headphones have rapid charge and look great. ... "
" ... I chose this set after careful consideration of price, charge time, how long they last from fully charged and quality. ... "
" ... While it charges fast in theory with a fast charger, if I forget to turn it off and hook it up to power overnight and run out of battery during the day next day, it is a break-time for while I recharge it. ... - Charging cable and sound cable connects to the opposite ears, uncomfortable and impractical to use cabled sound connection and charge at the same time if I tried, you have cables running in all different directions and are always in the way ... "
" ... I haven't needed to charge it yet. ... "
" ... It is a good looking headphones which pairs quickly and comes with charge in the box. ... "
" ... The recharge time is pretty quick as well. ... "
" ... The charging is quick but i cant comment on battery life yet but claims to be up to 30hrs. ... "
" ... Great battery life and fast charge too. ... "
For Travel
16noise, anc, travel, plane, flights
+94%
-6%
" ... I use public transport and trains maybe once or twice a month, and these are perfect for those occasions, as they cancel majority of background noise. ... Tried them a number of times on flights and they hold up just as well. ... "
" ... Liked the hard case, Comes with 3mm jack, connector for flight seat. ... "
" ... ANC is really good at blocking out low frequency noise, so great if you’re using on a train or plane. ... "
" ... I got about 30 hours battery life out of them, used them on an 18 hour trip involving two long flights and they blocked out background noise perfectly! ... "
" ... The headphones comes with a carrying case, audio and usb cables and flight adapter. ... "
" ... It holds the headphones together with a mini iPad & iPhone comfortably, ideal for carrying in a flight bag or out & about. ... "
" ... going on a flight tomorrow and will update after but i have no doubt they will perform amazing. ... "
" ... I travel a lot on planes and trains and I always saw people with ANC headphones . ... "
For Running
13like, think, recommend, really, pair
+85%
-15%
" ... I love these headphones. ... "
" ... These are great headphones that dont break the bank. ... "
" ... These headphones are awesome! ... "
" ... I just love these headphones. ... I would definitely recommend these headphones!!! ... "
" ... I am not an audiophile but I like to listen to music in the best way I can when I can and these headphones have replaced some old (5+ years) Goldring NS1000 which were also noise cancelling and under £100 and pretty well reviewed at the time. ... "
" ... I've had these headphones for a week and have used them every day, and I absolutely love them! ... "
" ... I would recommend these to anyone who wants a great wireless headphones but not have to pay a lot for a pair. ... "
" ... Overal a great pair of headphones imo. ... "
Device Compatibility
12connected, bluetooth, device, trouble, tablet
+83%
-17%
" ... I also tried them using the supplied cable connected into my ipod classic. ... "
" ... Pairing process is fairly standard, works no problem with my android phones. ... "
" ... I bought one as well and I easily connected the headset to my iPhone and MacBook using Bluetooth - music sounds great as well. ... "
" ... I connected this to our TV. ... It was very easy to get paired with the TV and once that's set up it remembers so you don't have to do it each time you want to use them. ... "
" ... Had no trouble pairing to my car and one of my tablets. ... "
" ... Headset connects easily to any device I have ... "
" ... They connected just fine with my iPhone ... "
" ... Mobile phone and tablet ... "
Volume
11loud, thing, music, low, louder
+64%
-36%
" ... Our little one still sleeps in his cot in our room, and perfect for when he nods off and I want to listen to music or watch something on a phone or tablet. ... "
" ... I can listen to music at 1/4 the volume now and still make out all the detail. ... "
" ... Works better at low to medium volumes but still works very well at max. ... "
" ... Good headphones for the price good clear sounds could do with a bit more volume. ... "
" ... The sound quality is great, the bass is there and the sound is loud. ... "
" ... Volume is enough for an average user. ... "
" ... You hear less sounds from outside world. ... "
Fit
10fit, headphones, cup, mechanisms, left
+50%
-50%
" ... The the headphones have a quality feel , though after not even 2 weeks one side swivel joint is loose without no type of force , also the battery doesn't last even close to 30 hours , about 10 hours max which is ok but not what they say . ... "
" ... I was adjusting the headset when the 'metal' or so I thought snapped and left me with a dangling right ear cup. ... "
" ... My main disappointment was that after the earcup literally fell out of the blue, it started distorting and that they're really big. ... "
" ... It has a weird fit on the head. ... Clamps a bit too much but I have a normal sized head and have never had this problem. ... "
Frequencies
8treble, eq, sound quality, mids, word
+50%
-50%
" ... the bass is over driven and mids unclear to the point of slight distortion. ... Treble is low and unclear. ... "
" ... The midbass frequency around 230hz is massively overemphasised. ... "
" ... The mid range and high frequencies sound muffled and too much in the background. ... If Taotronics could balance the EQ better on these they would be an amazing value product but as they currently are it’s not possible to enjoy listening to music, or anything else, on them. ... Even spoke word sounded horrible, the disproportionately heavy bass and very low treble made voices sound strange and muffled. ... "
" ... This hugely overshadows the mids and highs. ... "
Product Reliability
7using, sony, replace, happy
+86%
-14%
" ... If I was to get new set in a year or so I would definitely have a look at the next upgrade from these. ... "
" ... Let's see now how long they will last. ... "
" ... I have been using them for a few months now and am very happy wouldn't be without them now. ... "
" ... It is still early days i will update soon ! ... "
" ... I bought these to replace my Sony BTNC which I have had for 2 years. ... "
" ... I purchased this product a few weeks ago and so far I am very pleased. ... "
Call quality
7hear, calls, call, headset, anc
+86%
-14%
" ... With NC enabled I couldn't hear it! ... "
" ... Also great for taking business calls while letting me tap away on the iPad sending docs before the call is over. ... "
" ... She was able to hear me just fine and I could hear her. ... But wanted to note that they work great to talk on the phone, too. ... "
" ... The so-called “Hybrid ANC” used on BH046 seems to help with cancelling out more car and people noises. ... You hear less sounds from outside world. ... "
Controls
6buttons, easy, push, play, pause
+67%
-33%
" ... The icons on the panel are convex, thanks to which it's easy to find them. ... "
" ... I did find the volume/pause/scroll buttons on the rear a complete faff to use but these are all features that can be controlled from my phone & iPad so really not a problem. ... "
" ... It is easy to control it with push buttons which are well positioned ergonomically. ... "
" ... The controls are easy to use when you're not looking at them. ... "
Delivery
6well, time
+100%
" ... I just received them right now . ... "
" ... Arrived in less than 24 hours very well packed so no damage. ... "
" ... Product arrived really fast, actually two days earlier then scheduled and expected. ... "
" ... These were very well priced and arrived on time and packaged well. ... "
" ... On time delivery as usual. ... "
" ... The shipping is quite amazing. ... "
Ease of Use
5use, pairing, comfortable
+100%
" ... Pairing was really easy. ... "
" ... The controls are easy to use when you're not looking at them. ... "
" ... Overall, an easy recommendation. ... "
Ports
5cable, audio, via, micro, flight
+80%
-20%
" ... I also tried them using the supplied cable connected into my ipod classic. ... "
" ... The set also has a USB - micro USB cable that allows easy charging with any charger that has a standard USB connector. ... "
" ... However I bought these based on the online reviews even though I was primarily going to use them via the 3.5mm connection to maximise the audio quality being fed to them. ... The convenience of not having a cord and / or one of those annoying USB C to 3.5mm adaptors for my smartphone means when listening via my mobile I will probably actually use them 90% of the time via bluetooth which is testament to their performance and quality wirelessly. ... "
" ... The headphones comes with a carrying case, audio and usb cables and flight adapter. ... "
Size
5size, little, could, carrying, bit
+100%
" ... With the added bonus of they can fold up for ease of storage or carrying. ... "
" ... Comes in a travel box which is very cool. ... "
" ... - Very nice lightweight yet sturdy carry case ... "
" ... It is a matter of 2-3 cm for a bigger case size. ... "
Returns
4-100%
" ... I returned them and chose another type. ... "
" ... I am returning the item as it is not as described. ... "
" ... Had to return. ... "
Design
4premium, feel, build quality, earcups
+75%
-25%
" ... I have to say that the build quality is great, they look and feel very premium. ... "
" ... Feel premium and not cheap at all. ... "
Gaming
3games, phone, calls
+100%
" ... I then paired them to my gaming laptop, and the sound quality is perfect for the games I play too. ... "
" ... Stereo is strong enough for PC games. ... "
Software Platform
3days, app
+100%
" ... It is still early days i will update soon ! ... "
" ... Pairing process is fairly standard, works no problem with my android phones. ... "
" ... for more updates. ... "
Marketplace
3+67%
-33%
" ... Great product, fast shipping, love it. ... "
" ... I bought it on last Sunday and got it on this Monday. ... "
Network
3signal, range, corner
+100%
" ... Wanted wireless because getting up and down no problem and the range is very good. ... "
" ... They have good range and solid signal, only started barely breaking up when my phone was in one corner downstairs and I was in the opposite corner upstairs. ... "
" ... There is no single time of signal dropping, pretty good there. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 1.57 meters