Since the open Bluetooth headset became popular, more and more people have paid attention to what are the better open earphones on the market, and what are the types of open earphones? What are the pros and cons of open-back headphones? Are open-back headphones an IQ tax? Let's start with the conclusion: open-back headphones are not an IQ tax, and whoever uses them is popular. Open-back headphones are not only comfortable to wear for a long time, but the sound quality is no worse than that of in-ear headphones, which is simply a must-have artifact for office entertainment and home! With the increase in open-back headphones, many people still don't know how to buy open-back headphones, we can choose the one that suits us according to our own needs.
Today I am not introducing you to ordinary headphones, but three Internet celebrity open-back headphones from Nanka, Shokin and Cleer: OE Mix, OpenFit and ARC II.
The first step is to learn about the three headphones
South Carolina OE Mix
To hand**: 499
Recommended Index:
Bluetooth version: 54
Charging methodMagnetic charging
Sound unit: 162mm
Which one is the most cost-effective? After 13 years of exploration in sound quality and acoustics, Nanka knows that due to the openness of the design, the reflection and leakage of low-frequency audio may affect the accurate reproduction of low-frequency headphonesSuper Sound OS Acoustic System and Super Sound30 sound unit,It can dynamically adjust the specific frequency of the sound spectrum and intelligently compensate the sound quality curve, so that the sound quality is closer to the real original sound, and the sound quality is realized98.6% high fidelityQuality. The South Carolina OE Mix is equipped with high-definition Bluetooth5.4-chip SoCChips, joinedDS Directional Audio Delivery Technology, andDual-microphone ENC technologyEnhanced call noise cancellation automatically cancels out other ambient noise during calls and enjoys ultra-clear voice calls. It's built by design56:44 Weight distributionModel, front and backLightweight designThe internal and external weight distribution makes the headphones fit more firmly and blessedEAA hover comfort technology, not only beautiful and beautiful, but also fitAdaptability 9999%，More comfortable to wear.
Shokinopenfit
To hand**: 1298
Recommended Index:
Bluetooth version: 52
Charging methodMagnetic charging
Sound unit: 18mm
Shokin's first in-ear split Bluetooth headset adopts ear hook structure design, coupled with ergonomic design, and uses double-layer zero-sense silicone material, which feels skin-friendly and delicate, more comfortable to wear on the ear, and no squeezing feeling when worn for a long time.
The sound quality performance is quite good, equipped with DirectPitch directional sound field technology, with 18mm x 11mm dynamic driver unit, plus OpenBass low-frequency enhancement algorithm, the human stereo sound is stronger, the low frequency is more submerged, full and transparent, and there is no harsh sound.
Upgraded from previous generations, the new Bluetooth 52 chips, faster connection, to ensure stable signal transmission, but the headset has a high latency, not friendly to game users, often out of sync. The call quality is quite clear, and the AI intelligent call noise reduction technology effectively filters out noise and echoes, so that the clarity of the call process is improved. And it supports 28 hours of long battery life, 4 levels of waterproof, which is enough for daily use.
cleerarc ii
To hand**: 1399
Recommended Index:
Bluetooth version: 53
Charging methodMagnetic charging
Sound unit: 162mm
The Cleer ARC II headphones feature an ergonomic earhook design that is comfortable to wear and won't fall off easily, keeping them stable even when exercising. In addition, it is soundproofed so that it does not block out the external environment, so you can still hear important information while exercising, so you can communicate without barriers. In terms of sound quality, the Cleer ARC II headphones feature Dynamic 3D Surround Audio and Cleer Audio's proprietary Dynamic Bass Boost technology for an immersive listening experience.
In addition, it has a variety of somatosensory control and monitoring functions, such as nodding and shaking head**, switching songs, headphone loss reminders, sedentary reminders, and fall alarms. If you love the outdoors, the Cleer ARC II headphones are the way to go. In addition to Shine Stone Black, white and red are also good choices. In addition, the sports version is also equipped with ultraviolet sterilization function, so you can keep clean and hygienic even when sweating during exercise. The Cleer ARC II headphones are not only a practical tool, but also a small piece to wear every day.
Step 2: Assessment of the core dimensions of open-back headphones
Next, I will start the actual test, and I am going to conduct the actual test from four aspects, comfort, sound quality performance, and sound leakage treatment.
, wearing comfort
The wearing comfort of the headphones is also a point that needs to be paid attention to, especially for people who wear them for a long time. I have worn each headset for 2 hours, and factors such as the weight, structure and material of the headset will have a certain impact on the comfort, but the actual comfort still needs to be judged by the individual to try it on, after all, personal experience is the most reliable way.
Among them, the OE MIX of Nanka and the OpenFit of Shokin with the best wearing experience, the following is my overall comparison of wearing comfort:
Nanka OE MIX: The test results show that Nanka OE MIX is the lightest open-back earphone with skin feel, wearing feeling and pressure sensitivity, the earphone is made of extremely skin-friendly maternal and infant grade liquid silicone process material, the touch is very soft, and because it also uses Nanka's exclusive glasses hovering technology to completely solve the compatibility problem, EAA technology shows ultra-stable hovering ability, the wearer's head curve and the temples of glasses are perfectly integrated, so that its comfort is very good, and the little partner who wears glasses does not have to worry, It is very compatible with glasses.
Shokin OpenFit: The second is Shokin OpenFit, which is very lightweight and stable to wear. However, although its exterior material is very comfortable, it will shake more severely under a slightly larger movement.
Cleer ARC II: Finally, this one, although the body is only a little larger, but because it is a spin adjustment method, it is still more uncomfortable to wear the pinna for a long time, so the comfort is still not as good as the previous two headphones, and it is not suitable for too long use.
Sound quality and listening
In the face of sound quality judgment, everyone has a different feeling about sound quality, I used to think that what is comfortable to listen to is good sound quality, this time the test in order to make the sound quality and hearing more reference value, let my friends listen with me, to feel which headphones have better sound quality performance, Nanka OE MIX: It can be seen that Nanka OE MIX is the highest-rated and most outstanding style in the earphone sound quality products. This model uses Super Bass30 high performance of 162mm sound driver and OS acoustic system, with 54 Bluetooth chips, the sound quality improvement effect is really significant. All kinds of vocals and instruments can be excellently restored, and the mid, high and low sound quality of the headphones is also very stable, so it can be said that various types of sound sources can be controlled.
Shokz OpenFit: The sound quality of this earphone is also very good, especially the low-frequency part is very powerful, although it is equipped with a new SHOKZ OpenBass low-frequency enhancement algorithm and 18x11mmLarge dynamic driver unit, to achieve more accurate low-frequency sound control, but there is also a small problem, that is, after the headphones turn on the volume, there will be a certain amount of noise, which may affect the use experience.
Cleer ARC II: The performance of the mids and high-frequencies is also very good, the performance of the bass is a little worse, and there is also a problem, that is, after the headphones turn on the volume, there will be a certain amount of current sound, which will affect the user experience. Other headphones also have their own advantages, but they are not excellent, either the high frequency is poor or the low frequency handling is very poor.
Sound leakage treatment
If the sound leakage of the earphone is too large, it is easy to leak privacy and security, and in the face of the problem of sound leakage, most manufacturers have prefabricated sound leakage through some technology. Below I chose to test with a special volume measuring instrument to see which headphones leaked less and more. In this test, we will run a sound leak test on these open-back headphones to evaluate how well they handle the sound leakage. I take a screenshot of the audio of the same clip and adjust the volume to the same 80%. Use a professional decibel meter to test the amount of sound leaking, and a smaller number means that the sound leakage is handled better!
After the sound leakage test, the following results were obtained:
South Carolina OE Mix
Nanka OE MIX has the least sound leakage performance in this sound leakage test, Nanka has to say, it has done quite well in anti-sound leakage, 2 microphones are ENC noise reduction algorithms with noise reduction, breakthrough DS directional sound transmission technology adopted, breakthrough 360 ° open directional audio technology, propagation angle less than 25 °, intercept 92% sound leakage output, prevent sound leakage while making the sound more concentrated, very good.
Shokin openfit:
Shokin uses DirectPitch technology, which essentially limits the direction of sound propagation and makes sound propagation more directed to the ear canal. The effect of suppressing sound leakage is still good, after my actual measurement, this product in the office under the normal noise of the volume to about 75%, colleagues next to the workstation can only faintly hear the content of the headphones.
cleer arc ii：
Cleer ARC II sound leakage is relatively obvious,Maybe the version is not selected right or it's all about the same,He mainly uses the adaptive call volume adjustment function,To collect and analyze the surrounding ambient sound in real time,And then dynamically adjust the volume of the call,But I don't think this is very sensitive。
Ending:
South Carolina OE Mix, Shokin OpenFit, and Cleer ARC II each have unique highlights in terms of sound quality, comfort, and design. However, the South Carolina OE Mix stands out among the three with its excellent sound performance, comfortable wearing experience and practical features. The South Carolina OE Mix uses the latest Bluetooth 54-chip, excellent connectivity and low latency, even less than 0 latency in game mode06 seconds, bringing users the ultimate gaming experience. The comfort of the headphones is enhanced by specially designed earhooks and EAA hover comfort technology, which ensures that even long wearing sessions can maintain zero pressure.