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It's a great time for anyone looking to buy a pair of noise-canceling wireless headphones because there are so many on the market and the quality is now so good it's hard to buy a bad pair. All buyers need to do is decide what kind of features they want and how much they'd like to spend.
The Focus A6 headphones from OneOdio are a budget pair of wireless noise-canceling headphones with a circumaural or over-the-ear wearing style. Consumers can choose between two colorways: Midnight Black and Ivory Blush.
These new headphones are the first from the brand that enjoy the support of a dedicated smartphone app, which can be used for controlling the music and customizing settings. The app lets users personalize their listening experience by selecting custom modes and preset EQs. The app updates firmware and keeps tabs on the headphones' whereabouts.
There are four ANC settings available with the Focus A6. Users can choose between regular noise cancellation, transparency, normal and wind-noise reduction modes. At the heart of the Focus A6 is a system of advanced hybrid ANC, which can reduce unwanted sound by up to -48dB.
The ANC system is powered by a dual-microphone system that pairs feedforward and feedback mics to intelligently block out unwanted ambient sounds. For making calls in noisy environments, there is an Environmental Noise Cancellation function that's powered by an AI-enhanced smart call algorithm for clear calls, even on windy days.
The Focus A6 uses Bluetooth 6.0 and has an Isochronous Adaptation Layer, which is part of the latest Bluetooth standard and reduces latency and is particularly useful when watching movies or gaming. The Focus A6 support the high-quality LDAC Bluetooth audio codec and have received Hi-Res Audio Certification for high-quality digital audio.
The use of Bluetooth 6 means these headphones also support Multipoint Connectivity so that two devices can be connected at the same time and switched between with ease. The wide sound field of these new headphones is produced by large 40mm dynamic drivers.
For those who like to listen to music all through the day, the Focus A6 have a built-in rechargeable battery that can provide non-stop audio for up to 75 hours. A quick 10-minute charge of the battery can deliver up to 10 hours of playback time.
One other feature with the Focus A6 is the inclusion of 3D Spatial Audio. This feature is unlocked using the OneOdio smartphone app, enabling listeners to experience cinema sound and toggle immersive sound effects. With access to three professional-grade EQ presets and three customizable EQ profiles, users can tailor the audio to suit any genre or mood.
The new OneOdio Focus A6 ANC wireless headphones are available now in a choice of Midnight Black and Ivory Blush colorways. The price of the headphones is $69.99 / £65.99 / €75,99. Forbes readers can get a15% discount by visiting the OneOdio website and quoting FORBES15. The offer is valid from July 7 to September 30. A 15% discount is available from Amazon by quoting U8ST8U3Q and is valid from July 12 to August 30.