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Experts Blind-Test Six Popular Over-Ear Headphones

9/30/2025

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A blind listening test in East London evaluated six popular over-ear headphones with experts who had no brand knowledge.
Headphones tested were Sony WH-1000XM6, Nothing Headphones (1), Soundcore Space One Pro, Bose Quietcomfort Ultra, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3, and Airpod Max.
Active noise cancellation was on for all models.
The Weeknd's Blinding Lights was used, streamed at 320 kbps.

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Story summary

A blind listening test in East London evaluated six popular over-ear headphones with experts who had no brand knowledge.
Headphones tested were Sony WH-1000XM6, Nothing Headphones (1), Soundcore Space One Pro, Bose Quietcomfort Ultra, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3, and Airpod Max.
Active noise cancellation was on for all models.
The Weeknd's Blinding Lights was used, streamed at 320 kbps.