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Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ Earbuds, True Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, Hi-Fi Sound, in-Ear Stereo Earphones for iPhone and for Android, with Portable Charging Case (Black)
Brand | Cambridge Audio |
Model Name | Melomania 1+ |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | In Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
About this item
- An upgrade to our Award-Winning Melomania 1, now enhanced with App control and USB-C.
- More time with your favourite artists - A massive 45 hours battery life.
- Improved Comfort - Just 4.6g per earbud with a bigger selection of premium memory foam and silicone tips now included.
- Melomania App compatible - Customise EQ, High Performance Audio Mode, Find my earbuds, Upgrade firmware and more
- Great British Sound on the move - 50 years of audio expertise in every pair.
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Sound quality | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.8 |
Noise cancellation | 3.1 | 5.0 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 |
Value for money | 4.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.6 | — |
Battery life | 3.8 | — | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 3.8 |
Comfort | 3.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 | — | 4.4 | — |
Sold By | — | LIPEY | Back Bay Brand | LEAUDIO | JLab Store | EdifierDirect |
connectivity tech | Bluetooth | Wireless | Bluetooth 5.0 | Wireless | Wireless, Bluetooth | Wireless Bluetooth V5.3 |
headphones form factor | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear |
connector type | usb-c.,wireless | — | USB Type C, Wireless | USB Type C | usb,wireless | wireless |
noise control | sound isolation | active noise cancellation | sound isolation | active noise cancellation | — | active noise cancellation |
headphones jack | USB | — | usb | — | usb | USB-C |
cable feature | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable |
Product Description
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Unrivalled sound qualityGreater soundstage. Lower noise. Higher dynamic range. Melomania 1+ features Cambridge Audio’s unique High Performance Audio Mode – the same amplification technology found in our award-winning hi-fi systems. It’s what delivers the best possible sound quality in a wireless headphone. |
Feel every beatEnjoy your music as the artist intended – whatever the genre. Custom designed 5.8mm Graphene-enhanced drivers control sound across the full frequency range, so you can feel the emotive impact of every detail. |
Up to 45 hours of your favourite tunesEnjoy your music when you want, for as long as you want. Play your tunes uninterrupted for up to 9 hours, on a single earbuds charge. Or charge in the case to extend your battery life, for another 36 hours of music. |
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Immerse yourself in the music you loveHighly optimised passive noise isolation gives you uncompromised, high-fidelity sound – while effectively minimising background noise. Choose from a selection of soft silicone and memory foam tip sizes. The custom fit forms a perfect seal, so you can tune out your surroundings and lose yourself in the music. |
Melomania app: Complete control, at your fingertipsTake control of everything your earbuds offer – from sound enhancement to custom controls. Quickly boost bass or vocals with EQ presets, or create your own custom 5-band EQ setting. The app also gives you access to helpful features, like Find My Earbuds and battery charge details. |
Siri & Google compatibleSimply double-tap your earbud to activate your favourite voice assistant. Control everything from volume, to calls, to notifications – without touching your phone |
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Clear Voice CallsHear clear detail with minimal distraction. Qualcomm’s Clear Voice Capture is perfect for calls – at home or on the go. . |
Water and sweat resistantWith IPX5 splash resistance, you can keep enjoying music and podcasts throughout intense workouts and rainy walks. |
Flawless, reliable connectivityThe headphones auto-pair with your device, saving hassle. Bluetooth 5.0 and advanced Qualcomm technology delivers strong, steady signal – even in busy areas. |
What's in the box?
2 x Earbuds, 1 x Charging case, 1 x USB-A to USB-C charging cable, 4 x Small Silicone tips, 4 x Medium Silicone tips (2 x on buds), 4 x Large Silicone tips , 4 x Medium Memory Foam tips, 4 x Large Memory Foam tips
Melomania 1+ | Melomania Touch | |
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Transparency Mode | - | ✓ |
Drivers | 5.8mm Graphene-enhanced | 7mm Graphene-enhanced |
High Performance Audio Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
Battery life | Up to 45 hrs (9+36) | Up to 50 hrs (9+41) |
Fit / Controls | Bullet design / Push controls | Ergonomic / Touch controls |
Noise isolation | Passive noise isolation | Passive noise isolation |
Siri & Google compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
Melomania App compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
Sweat and water resistant | IPX5 | IPX4 |
Blueetooth | True Wireless 5.0 | True Wireless 5.0 |
Designed and Engineered in the UK
For the last 50 years, we’ve worked hard to deliver products that help you to hear your music at it’s very best - with nothing added, nothing taken away. Designed and engineered in London, by the same team responsible for our award-winning Hi-Fi, Melomania 1+ are no exception. Immerse yourself in high-quality audio, without the hassle of wires, wherever you are.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 2.32 x 1.97 x 264 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.162 ounces |
ASIN | B08XBJVKG9 |
Item model number | C11185K |
Batteries | 3 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
3.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #127,439 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #6,243 in Earbud & In-Ear Headphones |
Date First Available | February 24, 2021 |
Manufacturer | Cambridge Audio |
Charging Time | 36 Hours |
Item Weight | 4.6 Grams |
Units | 1 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Customers are happy with performance of the headphones. However, some customers have reported weird connectivity issues with the bluetooth. They say that the connection is not stable and cuts out at least a few times every use. Customers also dislike charging. Opinions are mixed on sound quality, fit, quality, battery life, and ease of use.
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Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that it's very good, with crystal clear instrumentals and vocals. They do a reasonable job of blocking low-frequency external noise. However, others say that it sounds thin and tinny, with hiccups and audio distortions.
"...Still secure and still sound amazing. Further, they don't stick out of your ears quite as much. After just about a week here, I am still very happy...." Read more
"...The sound quality is as good as you could ask for at this price range, and the battery life is great too...." Read more
"...Audiobooks sound really good with these buds. You get every inflection of the author's voice, which makes the audiobook just that much more..." Read more
"...It's a shame there are so many issues because they sound great" Read more
Customers like the performance of the headphones. They mention that the functions they use work well, the app works well, and they serve wonderfully. The controls work well and the tactile click is great. The charging and setting up process went fairly smoothly. The memory foam cushions work fantastic and the foam tips work better for keeping the buds in your ears than the silicone.
"To start with the good - the memory foam cushions work fantastic and you can buy additional replacements for cheap...." Read more
"...Everything is thoughtfully designed and well executed. The controls work well, the tactile click is great and it requires just the right amount of..." Read more
"...No complaints whatsoever. (MAJOR)- The app is nice...." Read more
"...The app is neat, but not super useful. I’ve never owned a pair with an app before...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the headphones. Some mention that they enjoy the fit and feel, while others say that they don't fit their ears as well as they would like. The tips that came with the product are too large for their ears and never sit perfectly comfortable.
"...Just not an ergonomic design for earbuds. They never sit perfectly comfortable, and the entire base of the bud is a button so it's really hard to..." Read more
"...Still secure and still sound amazing. Further, they don't stick out of your ears quite as much. After just about a week here, I am still very happy...." Read more
"...I don't know if this is part of the reason why they are uncomfortable inside the ear, but the issue I have with the circular peg shape doesn't..." Read more
"...small memory foam tips are perfect - they're comfortable, stay in the ear perfectly, and offer a considerable amount of passive sound isolation...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that they love the quality they produce, they are well made, and durable. However, others say that they received was found to have some level of defectiveness, they failed often, and the charging case is the best of any pair they've owned.
"...Pure garbage." Read more
"...Still secure and still sound amazing. Further, they don't stick out of your ears quite as much. After just about a week here, I am still very happy...." Read more
"...that the pair of earbuds I received was found to have some level of defectiveness...." Read more
"...nicely balanced sound, crisp yet smooth highs, good detail, not fatiguing, can listen for hours) and the buds and case have survived a few drops...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the headphones. Some mention that it has a very good battery life, while others say that they no longer hold a charge. They are plagued with battery issues, charging issues, bluetooth connectivity, and the ear buds tend to drain battery. They say the headphones turn off randomly and only last 3.5 hours on a single charge.
"...It seems to drain power from both earbuds even if you’re only using one, fixed only by charging the case with the earbud you’re not using in it...." Read more
"...is as good as you could ask for at this price range, and the battery life is great too.Negatives, the form factor really sucks...." Read more
"...The main problem i have with this product is connectivity. It turns off randomly, the range is definitely a lot shorter than the first version, and..." Read more
"...First: the battery life was spectacular...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the headphones. Some mention that they have easy to use controls and a simple pairing process. They also appreciate the handy app and useful instructions. However, others say that the headphones are frustrating to use and almost unusable.
"...It’s fixed for a while with a quick factory reset, but it’s still very frustrating...." Read more
"...You can use either bud independently. Your content will autopause if you pull out a bud. Just so much good.The Bad:..." Read more
"...(playback abruptly stops and when you try to resume playback, sound comes out of the phone..." Read more
"...and they would also snap into place when inserting so it was easy to place them back in. They were also not difficult to remove from the case...." Read more
Customers have connectivity issues with the headphones. They say the connection is not stable, it cuts out at least a few times every use, and the range of the earbuds is abysmal. Customers also mention that the app is awful and the battery management issues.
"...There are also weird connectivity issues where, for example, I'll be hiking with the earbuds in and my phone in the right pocket of my backpack...." Read more
"...Not good. App is awful. pairing issues. I think I got the old model as "2.0" was nowhere to be seen. Returned. Ordered the Melomania 1+. "..." Read more
"...previous issue or possibly another defect, but the connectivity range of the earbuds was abysmal...." Read more
"...Sometimes it will randomly disconnect to switch connectivity from one side to the other, which normally just results in a hiccup, but on occasion..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the charging of the headphones. They mention that the headphones mysteriously stopped working, wouldn't even turn on, and the charging case refused to charge the earbuds. Some customers also report that the left earphone stopped charging.
"...in on owning these buds and one side or the other will occasionally not work for hours or days with no way to fix, I just have to wait it out...." Read more
"...After just a few weeks of use the left on stopped working, I have been out in the rain with them in but they've never been soaked in water...." Read more
"...They won't turn on, or only one will. Fear not, their customer service is excellent...." Read more
"Update: so after months of use, the left earbud stopped working completely. I reached out to the company's customer support and they were wonderful...." Read more
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The Good:
-Sound: It starts here as sound is where it all happens. If they don't sound good, what's the point? These sound absolutely amazing. When compared to the Jabra 85t's, the latest Bose QuietComfort's, the Samsung Buds Pros, the Klipsch T5 II's, and the Airpod Pros, these are right up there if not better than all of them. They have a surprisingly wide stage. Solid lows, full mids, and crisp punchy highs. There is virtually zero audio lag when watching videos. Further CA supports a number of Codecs here including AptX and AAC so both Android and iOS users can get the most out of them. I was concerned that a single 5.6mm driver could be good. Rest assured, it is. These are natural sounding so bass heads might be a little bummed but I cannot imagine that many folks will be unhappy here.
-The Case: Maybe the most underappreciated part of ear buds in my opinion as that is what you have to carry everyday. This case is solid gold. The buds lock in tight. You kind of have to twist them in as they seat in a specific way to charge but, once in, they aren't going anywhere. It is slim and easy on the pocket. The top almost slams shut, the magnets are so strong. One upgrade from the originals is USBC charging. Great addition! Further, the case packs 4 additional charges from the 8 or 9 hours the buds pack. Brilliant! The only downside is no wireless charging but with nearly 45 hours of total battery life on a full charge, I just don't miss that here.
-The App: Another big win here is the Melomania app. It is just slick. You can remap buttons, update the buds, adjust the EQ, and more. Plus, it is very polished. Really well done. I cannot tell you how many apps out there could learn from CA here.
-Intangibles: 2nd Gen Bluetooth 5.0 for easy pairing and a super stable connection. You can use either bud independently. Your content will autopause if you pull out a bud. Just so much good.
The Bad:
-Form Factor: So I hate the peg design. They give you both silicone and Comfort moldable tips which helps. I would highly recommend the Comfort tips as they really make things more stable but it just can only do so much with buds that hang out of your ears like this. I will point out that CA did a lot to take weight out of these. The originals Melomania 1's each weighed 9.2g. These are 50% lighter at 4.6g. Well done. They have really cool circular lights that subtly glow when in use. I just cannot get past the design though. CA is on to something here but they need to make these smaller for me anyways.
-Missing Items: There is no ANC here. Most high end buds have this these days but CA isn't charging high end prices. They are just giving you high end buds so this omission works fine here. There is no transparency mode or ability to hear your surroundings other than removing a bud. Not the best.
-Call Quality: Not great but not horrible. Just make sure the mics are twisted down and you will have decent calls. CA put a small dimple on the side of the buds that sits just above the mics. Just feel for it and make sure it is pointing down or, better yet, slightly angled towards your mouth for best results. There are many ear buds that are much better in this department but these aren't unusable.
Conclusion: So when it comes to ear buds, I am not often left at a loss for words but I almost am here. What CA has managed to accomplish for $139 should make all of us almost wonder why on earth we have considered spending so much more in the past. Almost. The big posts sticking out of your ears is still a problem. However, when you look at the field of competitors, hear these things in action, and consider all that these give you for the price tag, I just don't know that there is a better all around value in the ear bud space at this time. Yes, for $200, I sill take my Jabra 85t's and Galaxy Pros over these. Yes, for $279, the Bose are better. At $139 though, if sound and music is the driving force, buy these. They are awesome.
***Update***Okay, I had to wait for this review to post so I could add something I discovered in terms of fit. I went down to the smallest silicone tip they offer, which I never do, but that allows the buds to sit a little deeper in my ears. Still secure and still sound amazing. Further, they don't stick out of your ears quite as much. After just about a week here, I am still very happy. They are my current daily drivers. Oh, one other side note. I am not sure I gave Cambridge Audio full credit for how well these are made. The fit and finish of the entire set up from case to ear buds is outstanding. Very well engineered! Cheers to the team at CA! Buy with absolute confidence.
One more additional thought. Was on the phone today with a friend that was testing out the new Master & Dynamic MW08 (mine are coming soon I hope) and I had one of these in my left ear. He sounded great. Half way through he pulled his new buds and put me on his phone. Two minutes later he asked what I was using and I told him I was using the Melomania buds in my left ear. He said I sounded perfect. I was at work and had a lot of noise around me. They may be better at calls than I thought. Solid.
Okay, one last thing...I promise! I have been testing both the new Master & Dynamic MW08's and the new Bowers & Wilkins PI7'S buds. It has been about a month since I have used these Melomania buds. I fired them up today and just am more impressed than ever. These should get absolutely smoked by the respective $300 and $400 buds. They aren't at least with sound. The others both offer more features and sound better butbit is marginal. These are a steal. Unreal Melomania!
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2021
The Good:
-Sound: It starts here as sound is where it all happens. If they don't sound good, what's the point? These sound absolutely amazing. When compared to the Jabra 85t's, the latest Bose QuietComfort's, the Samsung Buds Pros, the Klipsch T5 II's, and the Airpod Pros, these are right up there if not better than all of them. They have a surprisingly wide stage. Solid lows, full mids, and crisp punchy highs. There is virtually zero audio lag when watching videos. Further CA supports a number of Codecs here including AptX and AAC so both Android and iOS users can get the most out of them. I was concerned that a single 5.6mm driver could be good. Rest assured, it is. These are natural sounding so bass heads might be a little bummed but I cannot imagine that many folks will be unhappy here.
-The Case: Maybe the most underappreciated part of ear buds in my opinion as that is what you have to carry everyday. This case is solid gold. The buds lock in tight. You kind of have to twist them in as they seat in a specific way to charge but, once in, they aren't going anywhere. It is slim and easy on the pocket. The top almost slams shut, the magnets are so strong. One upgrade from the originals is USBC charging. Great addition! Further, the case packs 4 additional charges from the 8 or 9 hours the buds pack. Brilliant! The only downside is no wireless charging but with nearly 45 hours of total battery life on a full charge, I just don't miss that here.
-The App: Another big win here is the Melomania app. It is just slick. You can remap buttons, update the buds, adjust the EQ, and more. Plus, it is very polished. Really well done. I cannot tell you how many apps out there could learn from CA here.
-Intangibles: 2nd Gen Bluetooth 5.0 for easy pairing and a super stable connection. You can use either bud independently. Your content will autopause if you pull out a bud. Just so much good.
The Bad:
-Form Factor: So I hate the peg design. They give you both silicone and Comfort moldable tips which helps. I would highly recommend the Comfort tips as they really make things more stable but it just can only do so much with buds that hang out of your ears like this. I will point out that CA did a lot to take weight out of these. The originals Melomania 1's each weighed 9.2g. These are 50% lighter at 4.6g. Well done. They have really cool circular lights that subtly glow when in use. I just cannot get past the design though. CA is on to something here but they need to make these smaller for me anyways.
-Missing Items: There is no ANC here. Most high end buds have this these days but CA isn't charging high end prices. They are just giving you high end buds so this omission works fine here. There is no transparency mode or ability to hear your surroundings other than removing a bud. Not the best.
-Call Quality: Not great but not horrible. Just make sure the mics are twisted down and you will have decent calls. CA put a small dimple on the side of the buds that sits just above the mics. Just feel for it and make sure it is pointing down or, better yet, slightly angled towards your mouth for best results. There are many ear buds that are much better in this department but these aren't unusable.
Conclusion: So when it comes to ear buds, I am not often left at a loss for words but I almost am here. What CA has managed to accomplish for $139 should make all of us almost wonder why on earth we have considered spending so much more in the past. Almost. The big posts sticking out of your ears is still a problem. However, when you look at the field of competitors, hear these things in action, and consider all that these give you for the price tag, I just don't know that there is a better all around value in the ear bud space at this time. Yes, for $200, I sill take my Jabra 85t's and Galaxy Pros over these. Yes, for $279, the Bose are better. At $139 though, if sound and music is the driving force, buy these. They are awesome.
***Update***Okay, I had to wait for this review to post so I could add something I discovered in terms of fit. I went down to the smallest silicone tip they offer, which I never do, but that allows the buds to sit a little deeper in my ears. Still secure and still sound amazing. Further, they don't stick out of your ears quite as much. After just about a week here, I am still very happy. They are my current daily drivers. Oh, one other side note. I am not sure I gave Cambridge Audio full credit for how well these are made. The fit and finish of the entire set up from case to ear buds is outstanding. Very well engineered! Cheers to the team at CA! Buy with absolute confidence.
One more additional thought. Was on the phone today with a friend that was testing out the new Master & Dynamic MW08 (mine are coming soon I hope) and I had one of these in my left ear. He sounded great. Half way through he pulled his new buds and put me on his phone. Two minutes later he asked what I was using and I told him I was using the Melomania buds in my left ear. He said I sounded perfect. I was at work and had a lot of noise around me. They may be better at calls than I thought. Solid.
Okay, one last thing...I promise! I have been testing both the new Master & Dynamic MW08's and the new Bowers & Wilkins PI7'S buds. It has been about a month since I have used these Melomania buds. I fired them up today and just am more impressed than ever. These should get absolutely smoked by the respective $300 and $400 buds. They aren't at least with sound. The others both offer more features and sound better butbit is marginal. These are a steal. Unreal Melomania!
Negatives, the form factor really sucks. Just not an ergonomic design for earbuds. They never sit perfectly comfortable, and the entire base of the bud is a button so it's really hard to adjust them without pausing what you're listening to. I've had a lot of issues with connection - they often need to be powered down and powered back on to have both connect properly. They have this annoying issue where I'll be listening to something and they'll cut out for about 10 seconds. Then I hear "Melomania connected" and audio comes back with the volume reset to max. There are also weird connectivity issues where, for example, I'll be hiking with the earbuds in and my phone in the right pocket of my backpack. Sometimes the connection gets so finicky that whenever I turn my head to the left, the left earbud cuts in and out. There doesn't seem to be a way to fix it. It doesn't happen all the time, but when it happens I might as well take the left bud out.
UPDATE: I'm about 8 months in on owning these buds and one side or the other will occasionally not work for hours or days with no way to fix, I just have to wait it out. When they do work, the connectivity is completely shot and they need to be manually reconnected every couple of minutes. Pure garbage.
Original review: This is for the Melomania 1+ - I note this as Amazon as usual continues to lump multiple products together in one listing, causing confusion (at least to me). To replace my venerable LG Tone neck wrap style earbuds, which have given good service but are starting to fall apart after 2 1/2 years, first I bought the Lypertek PurePlay Z3 2.0. Not good. App is awful. pairing issues. I think I got the old model as "2.0" was nowhere to be seen. Returned. Ordered the Melomania 1+. "Please don't suck, Please don't suck" became my mantra. Well, they decidedly don't suck. These buds are great.
They paired right away, after I followed the directive to charge for 30 minutes. Everything is thoughtfully designed and well executed. The controls work well, the tactile click is great and it requires just the right amount of pressure. Volume up or down is accomplished by pressing and holding the button on the right or left, respectively. This works a treat. The case opens with just the right amount of pressure too. Case is plastic, but with a metal hinge, and is nice. Very ergonomic, and compact. Fits into the key pocket of my jeans. The app is surprisingly slick, and you can do a lot, even register your product or get tutorials or even tech support (which I've had no reason to try). Few products are so thoughtfully designed for pleasant use. Even the packaging was nice, and you get a credit card sized...well, card that has the controls listed so you can refer to it. Classy!
Now, the sound. They're pretty laidback. Treble was depressed and I thought a bit too much midbass for my tastes. However, they seem to be opening up now with a few hours use. Also, the EQ in the app is very effective. Treble is there to be coaxed out. Midbass can be tamed and still get some visceral sub bass. Pretty good level of detail. I noticed a nice luxuriously extended cymbal decay on one particular Ultravox track. Pleasing sound. I expect the sound may improve and open up a bit more with usage. I wasn't expecting miracles from a BT earbud, but these are good enough that I might not be as bothered as I might've been, if my next phone lacks a headphone jack. They sound better than my LG buds, which don't sound bad by any means. Format/Codecs are aac or apt-x. These do not have Apt-x-HD or LDAP. Music still sounds good. Audiobooks sound really good with these buds. You get every inflection of the author's voice, which makes the audiobook just that much more immersive. You can also use just one bud at a time, which is good for audiobooking at work so you can still be aware of what's going on.
Fit - plenty of tip options included. I found that the small memory foam tips are perfect - they're comfortable, stay in the ear perfectly, and offer a considerable amount of passive sound isolation.
I listen to a lot of audiobooks and podcasts, so I was very eager to make sure I could easily go back 10 seconds, in case I get distracted or have to talk to someone. 2 clicks of the left earbud, and it does that. Perfect. It's quite forgiving if you're a beat late on the 2nd click - still does what you want. Again, bravo for such a user friendly product.
I can't speak to call quality as I haven't tried it yet and it's not really a big priority for me personally. Don't know about battery life yet either but if it's even 80% of the listed specs, it'll be more than plenty for me. Durability remains to be seen, but they inspire confidence - even though the buds and case are mostly plastic, they seem sturdy and well made. You can't expect all metal at this price bracket, particularly given the performance. If Cambridge ever releases a "pro" model with step up features (Aptx-HD/LDAP) and fit 'n finish, I'd be tempted, as the value proposition of these relatively inexpensive buds is already plenty high.
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Vorher habe ich die Songs mit einem Hifiman Ananda gehört um festzustellen was man alles hören "könnte"
Bluetooth:
Manchmal bricht die Verbindung einfach ab oder wird einfach hergestellt obwohl sich die Hörer im case befinden. Beim Test war das nervig weil auf einmal bei anderen Kopfhörern der Ton weg war und einfach auf die Melomania 1+ umgeschaltet wurde.
Firmware Updates:
tolles Feature war das man während des Updates weiter Musik hören konnte und ein Hörer nach dem anderen das update erhielt. Bei allen anderen (Beoplay, Sennheiser) war diese nicht der Fall.
Case:
Das Case wirkt etwas billig und geht irgendwie automatisch ständig zu. Von den Cases ist das vom Beoplay am hochwertigsten mit magnetischer Sicherung der KH.
Battery:
Die Laufzeit bei allen ist mit ca. 7 Stunden ok.
Sound:
Des Pudels Kern bei Kopfhörern, wie Klingen sie. Was für Musik kann man damit hören. Die Melomania unterstützen AptX die Momentum auch, die Beoplay nicht. Am Iphone merkt man wegen des AAC codecs weniger Unterschiede. Die unterscheide werden am PC noch deutlicher.
Aber trotz AAC klingt der Beoplay E8, ausser bei Jazz, deutlich schlechter als alle anderen. Der 50 € Soundmagic E80 mit Kabel klingt im Test immer besser und detaillierter als alle Bluetooth Kopfhörer.
Klangtest:
River of Bass, Underworld. https://music.amazon.de/albums/B00M2F8M8S?trackAsin=B00M2F91WE
Melomania 1+:
Rasseln im Hintergrund deutlich hörbar, Bass deutlich vernehmbar, Aussetzer beim BT. wenig Räumlichkeit. Streicher im Hintergrund gut hörbar.
Momentum True wireless 3:
Bass tiefer Deutlich hörbar sind die Rasseln, Stimmen am Anfang sind vernehmbar. Deutliche Räumlichkeit. Stimmen wesentlich differenzierter. Leichte Fraktale im Bass hörbar, verglichen zu Kabelgebundenen KH. (Soundmagic & Ananda)
Beoplay E8 3rd gen:
Kein Bass, höhen zu spitz. Unhörbar.
Jazz:
Dominique Fils-Aimé song Birds
https://music.amazon.de/albums/B078KNVSNM?marketplaceId=A1PA6795UKMFR9&musicTerritory=DE&ref=dm_sh_9LKqhCI2gLk5DZtrCSp3d2DxJ&trackAsin=B078KHLW92
Melomania 1+:
Vibrato fehlt in den Stimmen. Beim Kontrabass fehlt das Ausschwingen. Insgesamt aber nicht schlecht.
Momentum:
Kontrabass Kontur gut hörbar, Bass tiefer als bei Cambridge. Die Stimme ist natürlich, insgesamt ist das Klangbild sehr räumlich.
Beoplay:
Überraschung, klingt als wäre er für Jazz gemacht. sehr räumlich sehr detailliert für BT Kopfhörer.
Metal / Rock:
Hells Bells - ACDC
https://music.amazon.de/albums/B00O6HPUCQ?marketplaceId=A1PA6795UKMFR9&musicTerritory=DE&ref=dm_sh_P4RyLVzxSfRiMXb3yzzzAXJM6&trackAsin=B00O6HPVHK
Melomania 1+
Glocken am Anfang schwingen nicht sonderlich lange nach, Becken klingen deutlich kürzer. Bassdruck ist druckvoll die Stimmen sind soweit möglich angenehm.
Momentum:
Glocken klingen deutlich räumlicher klingen besser nach. Bassdrum schön hörbar, Stimme angenehm. Schlagzeug gut hörbar Instrumente reparierbar.
Beoplay E8:
Totale Katastrophe am PC, es schmerzt das gleiche Lied mit den Beoplay zu hören, fehlt aber deutlich an Bass, die KH sind viel zu hoch abgestimmt. Es fehlt an Substanz definitiv nicht geeignet für Metal oder Rock. Klar kann man Einstellungen am EQ vornehmen aber für jedes Lied andere Einstellungen ?
Klassik:
Requiem von Mozart. (lacrimosa)
https://music.amazon.de/albums/B001SSZ6U2?marketplaceId=A1PA6795UKMFR9&musicTerritory=DE&ref=dm_sh_MqVWOCgJ7ZM25Vpfh2qghGcDZ&trackAsin=B001SSZ756
Melomania 1+:
Räumlich und detailliert. Nicht schlecht.
Momentum:
Sehr detailliert, zwar weniger als die KH mit Kabel aber ok. Schöne Räumlichkeit.
Beoplay E8 :
wenig tiefen, klingt flach. Auf dem iPhone weniger unterschied als am PC, liegt wahrscheinlich daran das alle anderen am PC Aptx verwenden und der Beoplay das nicht kann. Obwohl er bei Jazz ja besser klingt, wag ei zu bezweifeln das der Codec das einzige problem ist.
Fazit:
Der Melomania ist für diesen Preis echt OK, klar klingt er nicht so gut wie der Momentum, aber dennoch besser als der Beoplay E8 ausser bei Jazz.
Wer absoluter Fan von Jazz ist und absolut immer nur Jazz hört für den ist ein Beoplay E8 die richtige Wahl.
Für alle Anderen die auch mal andere Musik hören wollen sind im günstigen Bereich die Melomania 1+ eine gute Wahl wenn man etwas mehr Geld ausgeben will die Momentum true wireless 3.
Wer keine Klanglichen Abstriche akzeptieren will und den Kabel nicht stören die Soundmagic E80.
Wer überhaupt keine Abstriche machen will beim Klang dem kann ich die Hifman Ananda ans Herz legen
Wenn euch die Review gefallen hat, freue ich mich natürlich über ein Hilfreich Häkchen ;-)
Reviewed in Germany on March 1, 2023
Vorher habe ich die Songs mit einem Hifiman Ananda gehört um festzustellen was man alles hören "könnte"
Bluetooth:
Manchmal bricht die Verbindung einfach ab oder wird einfach hergestellt obwohl sich die Hörer im case befinden. Beim Test war das nervig weil auf einmal bei anderen Kopfhörern der Ton weg war und einfach auf die Melomania 1+ umgeschaltet wurde.
Firmware Updates:
tolles Feature war das man während des Updates weiter Musik hören konnte und ein Hörer nach dem anderen das update erhielt. Bei allen anderen (Beoplay, Sennheiser) war diese nicht der Fall.
Case:
Das Case wirkt etwas billig und geht irgendwie automatisch ständig zu. Von den Cases ist das vom Beoplay am hochwertigsten mit magnetischer Sicherung der KH.
Battery:
Die Laufzeit bei allen ist mit ca. 7 Stunden ok.
Sound:
Des Pudels Kern bei Kopfhörern, wie Klingen sie. Was für Musik kann man damit hören. Die Melomania unterstützen AptX die Momentum auch, die Beoplay nicht. Am Iphone merkt man wegen des AAC codecs weniger Unterschiede. Die unterscheide werden am PC noch deutlicher.
Aber trotz AAC klingt der Beoplay E8, ausser bei Jazz, deutlich schlechter als alle anderen. Der 50 € Soundmagic E80 mit Kabel klingt im Test immer besser und detaillierter als alle Bluetooth Kopfhörer.
Klangtest:
River of Bass, Underworld. https://music.amazon.de/albums/B00M2F8M8S?trackAsin=B00M2F91WE
Melomania 1+:
Rasseln im Hintergrund deutlich hörbar, Bass deutlich vernehmbar, Aussetzer beim BT. wenig Räumlichkeit. Streicher im Hintergrund gut hörbar.
Momentum True wireless 3:
Bass tiefer Deutlich hörbar sind die Rasseln, Stimmen am Anfang sind vernehmbar. Deutliche Räumlichkeit. Stimmen wesentlich differenzierter. Leichte Fraktale im Bass hörbar, verglichen zu Kabelgebundenen KH. (Soundmagic & Ananda)
Beoplay E8 3rd gen:
Kein Bass, höhen zu spitz. Unhörbar.
Jazz:
Dominique Fils-Aimé song Birds
https://music.amazon.de/albums/B078KNVSNM?marketplaceId=A1PA6795UKMFR9&musicTerritory=DE&ref=dm_sh_9LKqhCI2gLk5DZtrCSp3d2DxJ&trackAsin=B078KHLW92
Melomania 1+:
Vibrato fehlt in den Stimmen. Beim Kontrabass fehlt das Ausschwingen. Insgesamt aber nicht schlecht.
Momentum:
Kontrabass Kontur gut hörbar, Bass tiefer als bei Cambridge. Die Stimme ist natürlich, insgesamt ist das Klangbild sehr räumlich.
Beoplay:
Überraschung, klingt als wäre er für Jazz gemacht. sehr räumlich sehr detailliert für BT Kopfhörer.
Metal / Rock:
Hells Bells - ACDC
https://music.amazon.de/albums/B00O6HPUCQ?marketplaceId=A1PA6795UKMFR9&musicTerritory=DE&ref=dm_sh_P4RyLVzxSfRiMXb3yzzzAXJM6&trackAsin=B00O6HPVHK
Melomania 1+
Glocken am Anfang schwingen nicht sonderlich lange nach, Becken klingen deutlich kürzer. Bassdruck ist druckvoll die Stimmen sind soweit möglich angenehm.
Momentum:
Glocken klingen deutlich räumlicher klingen besser nach. Bassdrum schön hörbar, Stimme angenehm. Schlagzeug gut hörbar Instrumente reparierbar.
Beoplay E8:
Totale Katastrophe am PC, es schmerzt das gleiche Lied mit den Beoplay zu hören, fehlt aber deutlich an Bass, die KH sind viel zu hoch abgestimmt. Es fehlt an Substanz definitiv nicht geeignet für Metal oder Rock. Klar kann man Einstellungen am EQ vornehmen aber für jedes Lied andere Einstellungen ?
Klassik:
Requiem von Mozart. (lacrimosa)
https://music.amazon.de/albums/B001SSZ6U2?marketplaceId=A1PA6795UKMFR9&musicTerritory=DE&ref=dm_sh_MqVWOCgJ7ZM25Vpfh2qghGcDZ&trackAsin=B001SSZ756
Melomania 1+:
Räumlich und detailliert. Nicht schlecht.
Momentum:
Sehr detailliert, zwar weniger als die KH mit Kabel aber ok. Schöne Räumlichkeit.
Beoplay E8 :
wenig tiefen, klingt flach. Auf dem iPhone weniger unterschied als am PC, liegt wahrscheinlich daran das alle anderen am PC Aptx verwenden und der Beoplay das nicht kann. Obwohl er bei Jazz ja besser klingt, wag ei zu bezweifeln das der Codec das einzige problem ist.
Fazit:
Der Melomania ist für diesen Preis echt OK, klar klingt er nicht so gut wie der Momentum, aber dennoch besser als der Beoplay E8 ausser bei Jazz.
Wer absoluter Fan von Jazz ist und absolut immer nur Jazz hört für den ist ein Beoplay E8 die richtige Wahl.
Für alle Anderen die auch mal andere Musik hören wollen sind im günstigen Bereich die Melomania 1+ eine gute Wahl wenn man etwas mehr Geld ausgeben will die Momentum true wireless 3.
Wer keine Klanglichen Abstriche akzeptieren will und den Kabel nicht stören die Soundmagic E80.
Wer überhaupt keine Abstriche machen will beim Klang dem kann ich die Hifman Ananda ans Herz legen
Wenn euch die Review gefallen hat, freue ich mich natürlich über ein Hilfreich Häkchen ;-)