Xiaomi Unveils Openwear Stero Pro: A Refined Open-Ear Headphone Experience
The Xiaomi Openwear Stero Pro headphones promise to deliver a professional-grade sound experience while maintaining situational awareness, making them a great option for those who value comfort and high-fidelity audio without sacrificing their surroundings. The innovative leakage reduction system, driven by a dedicated 16mm driver, actively emits reverse sound waves to counteract audio spill-over, providing a significant improvement in performance. Weighing in at £139.99, these stylish wearables are a sensibly priced option for anyone demanding high-quality audio.
Key Takeaways:
- The Openwear Stero Pro features a dedicated 16mm driver with a novel leakage reduction system, which actively emits reverse sound waves to counteract audio spill-over.
- The headphones offer a significant improvement in performance compared to the previous generation, according to Xiaomi.
- The earbuds are incredibly comfortable, with a secure but light and flexible design that sits on the ear without exerting too much pressure.
- The battery life is impressive, with 8.5 hours of playback on a single charge and a total of 45 hours when used with the charging case.
- Quick 10-minute charging provides up to two hours of listening, making it a convenient option for on-the-go use.
- Sound quality is balanced and clear, with a tunable soundstage provided by Harman, making it suitable for podcast addicts and casual music listeners.
- The headphones support Bluetooth 5.4 and come with an audio recording feature, accessible through touch controls.
Statistics:
- £139.99: The price of the Xiaomi Openwear Stero Pro headphones.
- 16mm: The diameter of the dedicated driver used in the headphones.
- 8.5 hours: The battery life on a single charge.
- 45 hours: The total battery life when used with the charging case.
- 10 minutes: The charging time required for up to two hours of listening.
- 5.4: The Bluetooth version supported by the headphones.
Sources:
- Xiaomi website
- Gareth Butterfield's article on the Openwear Stero Pro
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