Hello everyone. I’m back, and this time I’m armed with some wireless headphones. EKSA debuted this year, offering mostly gaming headphones geared at the low-cost market. In this blog we are we are going to tell you about EKSA E5 Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones Review, so read this blog carefully to get the complete information.
Today, my ears are being tested by the E5, which are wireless Bluetooth headphones with active noise cancellation. Despite their small size, his product seems tight and tidy. Let’s see how they fare.
EKSA E5 Headphones Specifications
Product Name: E5
Battery Capacity: 920mAH
Input: 5V 470mA
Charging Time: Approx 3-5 hours
Usage Time 1: 40 hours (ANC & BT)
Usage Time 2: 60 hours (BT only)
Usage Time 3: 154 hours (ANC only)
Bluetooth Range: 10m/33ft
Noise Reduction Depth: -20-25dB
Net Weight: 250g
Impedance: 32ohm
Driver Diameter: 40mm
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20KHz
What’s inside the box?
When the user opens a rigid black box, the first thing he or she notices is an unusually big travel bag in which the real headphones are packaged. I’m not sure what made the manufacturer believe that this was the most practical method to transport the headphones, but the size of the case takes the unprepared user by surprise at first sight.
Aside from the headphones and case, the set includes a USB Type-C Type-A cable for charging and a USB Type-C 3.5 mm cable for connecting to the analog audio output if you prefer to utilize a wired connection.
In addition, the package includes an “airplane” adaptor, which allows you to use the headphones in wired mode when flying. A touching caution in English and Chinese is printed on the adapter itself, stating that it is not suggested to plug the adaptor into a standard outlet.
As an added plus, there is a wonderful stand for anchoring your headphones near your equipment. The stand’s only flaw is the lack of rubberized feet on the bottom. Don’t, however, look a gift horse in the mouth.
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Design
Excellent work. Not spectacular, mind you, but they are low-cost Chinese headphones, so no one anticipated leather cushions. Unlike their gaming siblings from the EKSA brand, these headphones have a more formal appearance.
In actuality, the case turns out to be extremely handy and robust, with no evident evidence of usage regardless of what you do. In addition to the headphones, it is possible to toss cables with adapters into it, however, the cable pocket on the interior is not particularly large.
However, when mounted on the additional stand, the headphones look quite nice and will fit into any environment, including a TV cabinet or near audio equipment. The structure is particularly sturdy due to the use of a steel tube.
Feel
250 g here feels substantially heavier in the hands and on the head than, for example, Marshall Major III Bluetooth. And, because the inner soft section of the headband is thinner than that of the eminent brother, the sensation of discomfort from headband pressure may occur early.
The temple sliding mechanisms, which control the size of the headband, are robust. At the same time, the effort required to fold or unfold them is astonishingly little, virtually undetectable, despite the latches’ reliability in holding the established settings.
The ear cushions’ amazing size (80 100 mm!) and comfort make me want to give them 12 points out of 10. Even the smallest earrings will be covered on all sides, making you feel as snug and warm as possible.
The headphones are positioned at such an angle to the headband that it is impossible to mistake the right and left sides even in complete darkness. As a result, it is impossible to be perplexed by the buttons.
On the left earphone, there is only one button — ANC on/off. On the right earpiece, there are three buttons: one “universal” and two for volume control. Depending on the scenario, the universal button can turn the headphones on or off (hold down for 1 second), switch them to Bluetooth connection mode (hold down for 3 seconds), stop and unpause playback (short presses), answer an incoming call (one short press throughout the conversation), or reset it (double short press). The identical double short press, but during media playing, initiates a conversation with Siri on both iOS and macOS.
On the right, there is a microphone for voice communication and a USB Type-C input, which may be used to charge the headphones or connect them to an analog sound source, depending on the cable used.
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Sound
Let’s begin with noise cancellation. Even when ANC is disabled, the headphone gadget is designed to effectively separate the listener from the outside world. With active noise reduction, you have the impression that the world around you has been turned off. This is mostly about monotonous noise: the sound of a vacuum cleaner, running water, or a kitchen mixer all appear to be chopped out of the surrounding environment during film editing. Expect no miracles when it comes to sudden and abrupt sounds, such as clapping your hands: the processor obviously does not have time to react (or the frequency range is not the same), therefore in such circumstances, isolation is given by the design of the headphones themselves.
Expect no miracles when it comes to sound. Of course, describing the sound with text on the screen is a thankless chore, but despite all the benefits and a fairly strong frequency range, the sound lacks some juiciness subjectively. There are highs, midrange, and even bass present, but the overall sound is a tad dry. The situation is considerably better in films, however, it should be noted that testing was done on media materials from Apple Music and Apple TV+ services with default settings, without an equalizer. Surprisingly, there is no discernible difference between Bluetooth and cable playback. Perhaps this is for the best, as it does not detract from the user experience while utilizing a wireless connection. Overall, the sound is rather good. 4 out of 5 if we consider the greatest examples of this class of devices for 5, which is not expected at this price.
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Conclusion
At the time of writing, these headphones are available on Amazon for around £42.48, which is an exceptional deal for headphones of this caliber. I’d expect them to easily compete with anything under £100. The battery life is good, the sound quality is outstanding (apart from the volume issue), and the build and materials are above average for the price.
This is not the first EKSA review to highlight high-quality materials at an affordable price; they are certainly worth a shot, and I am pleased to award the EKSA E5 Active Noise Canceling headphones our Gold Award.
