What’s not to love?
But times have changed.
And if Cambridge is going to offer ANC, it’s going to do it right.
The ergonomic earpieces are a hit
The build quality is also bang-on, with a far more ergonomic driver housing than the bullet-shapedMelomania 1 Plus.
There’s no gadget-agnostic spatial audio special side-sauce or fit tests and I’m not surprised.
And you know what?
The case is a little large, but it’s perfectly pocketable and honestly, I don’t mind its dimensions one bit
Also, they’re perhaps $50 or 40 pricier than the direct competition.
Are they worth it?
It all comes down to whether you prioritise sound quality above all else in a true wireless design.
It’s all about black with more black here, unless you get a limited edition set…
For the level, Cambridge Audio has actually priced these earbuds competitively.
And that, truly, is an ace up Cambridge Audio’s sleeve.
If you don’t believe me, just spend a few moments setting up multipoint.
Also when you do, there’s so much to love.
Sam Smith’sUnholyreveals a minor shortfall in terms of dynamic nuance though.
It’s just not quite as ear-grabbing, zealous or petulant as I’ve heard prior to now.
‘Southwark’ is the only English audible feedback you want (apologies to the other, perfectly lovely English voice prompt artist, but Matt Berry is unsuprassed)
Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 review: Design
These are easily the most comfortable Melomania earbuds ever made.
The buds slip easily into my shell-likes with none of the tiresome twist-and-lock screwing them in some earbuds require.
That’s not to say I don’t like the design; I do.
It’s almost like having Steven Toast at your beck and call.
(“Hello Steven, can you hear me?
That said, both rivals will charge you a little more for it.
Cambridge Audio’s focus here has been on detail, clarity and effective ANC.
If those requirements are top of your list, these may well be the buds for you.
Should I buy the Cambridge Audio Melomania M100?
It’s here in this latest set of earbuds from Bose.
How else am I to test them?
Ive been testing audio products for over five years now.
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