It also introduces a more accessible aesthetic in the process.
The OnTracs spec sheet certainly implies Dyson is in with a fair shout.
It makes an already unique-looking set of headphones even more so.
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Vocals, in particular are handled with poise and there is a discernible soundstage within which instruments are placed.
While detail is also good, the OnTrac lacks dynamic punch and music can sound a little flat.
How much is the Dyson OnTrac I hear you ask?
These three pairs all represent some of thebest wireless headphonescurrently available and all come from established brands.
At this price, they sit at the upper end of the premium headphones market.
Pricing the OnTrac so high definitely doesnt work in its favor.
Even if the OnTrac were brandished with aSonyor Bose logo, it would still be a tough sell.
Its quite exceptional and eclipses much of its closest competition.
Alongside the exceptional battery life, Dyson is also keen to emphasise the capabilities of its noise-cancellation system.
This can be activated with a strong double tap on either ear cup.
If you want to turn it off entirely, youll need to use the MyDyson app.
In real-world testing, the noise cancellation works incredibly well.
Office chatter was canceled out entirely and screaming babies on public transport were reduced to near-silence.
It turns out I prefer to listen at a volume level that borders on not recommended.
The headphones will also turn themselves off after 30 minutes of inactivity.
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Were also starting to see Bluetooth 5.4 show up in equally premium models.
Theres also no support for spatial audio or wired listening.
On several occasions, Neutral flattens things to the point where it wasnt all that engaging or fun.
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Its as if theyre saying alright, lets do this!
compared to OnTrac’s more reserved, are you sure?
You might damage your hearing mentality.
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Its a similar story with RammsteinsLos.
Comparing the performance of the OnTrac against the Bose QuietComfort Ultra and theres a noticeable difference in clarity.
The OnTrac sounds more two dimensional in comparison.
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The pulsing bass rhythm throughout Planetary Assault SystemsDesert Racesbenefitted far greater from the Enhanced preset instead.
Overall its not exactly a bad sound produced by the Dyson OnTrac.
Its clean and can unearth some detail, but their more neutral sound profile wont be to everyones taste.
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Changing the cushions and cups isnt difficult, as both come off with a slight twist.
Its soft to touch and, indeed, soft when theyre on your head.
But theyre not exactly what you would call breathable.
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But because theyre so large, its incredibly uncomfortable to do the latter.
Should I buy the Dyson OnTrac?
Some people may also miss the option to tailor the level of noise cancellation.
They deliver a glorious sound, too.
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[First reviewed September 2024]
