If the True Wireless Technics EAH-AZ60M2 earphones are equipped with a new 8 mm biocellulose transducer, the Technics EAH-AZ80 also have a new speaker, but this time in aluminum and larger, 10 millimeters .
True Wireless Technics EAH‑AZ80, battery life
For the rest, there is a specific acoustic chamber allowing a natural sound of voices, midrange and powerful bass, the Bluetooth 5.3 function and LDAC compatibility. Connection to three suitable peripherals is required, allowing you to switch from one sound source to another instantly.
Among the arguments put forward by the brand, a long-lasting battery suitable for travel, a predilection situation for the use of these headphones, with an announced total autonomy of 24 hours (headphones + charging/storage box) , active noise reduction on.
True Wireless Technics EAH‑AZ80, Dual Hybrid active noise reduction
The Technics EAH‑AZ80 headphones also benefit from noise reduction technology called Dual Hybrid, which its creator does not hesitate to describe as the most efficient on the market. For one, there are four microphones per earbud to eliminate both ambient noise outside and inside the ear cups. On the other hand, the Japanese manufacturer claims to have specifically worked on active noise reduction technology, called hybrid, with digital noise processing and analog sound filtering, for a particularly effective result
For better call clarity, the microphones in each earpiece are required to fight noise, such as wind noise, and preserve the clarity of voices. A “sound beam†process called JustMyVoice is also in the works for improved speech pick-up and suppression of ambient hubbub.
True Wireless Technics EAH‑AZ80, IPX4 and Hi-Res Audio certifications
Namely, for an improved Bluetooth connection, both models use an exclusive antenna design and an independent left-right signaling system that helps improve stability. Last details, an external touch sensor is required (on each headset), the same for Hi-Res Audio and IPX4 certifications (splash and sweat resistance), fast charging (15 minutes equivalent to 70 minutes of use ) and compatibility with smartphone voice assistants.
Availability of Technics EAH-AZ80 headphones, in black or silver. Indicative price: 299 euros.
Reminder of the key features of the Technics EAH-AZ80-K:
• Type: 10 mm closed dynamic aluminum in-ear headphones
• Loudspeaker(s): dynamic
• Frequency response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3
• Supported Bluetooth profiles: A2DP/AVRCP/HFP/HSP
• Codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC
• NFC: no• Certification: IPX4, Hi-Res Audio
• Function(s): quick charge: 15 min allows you to enjoy 70 min of music with active noise reduction activated
• Active noise reduction: yes, Dual Hybrid process• Voice assistants Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri
• Autonomy: 24 hours with the storage case and its integrated battery and noise reduction active on
• Charging time: 2 hrs (earphones) + 2.5 hrs (case)
• Weight: 7 g for each earphone + 45 g for the case