These House of Marley headphones beat all battery life records… without emptying your wallet
House Of Marley is above all recognized for its excellent value for money vinyl turntables, including the popular Stir It Up, or a version with included speakers called Revolution. But the British manufacturer has also had a foot in the market for portable audio products for some time. Today, it updates its entry-level Positive Vibration XL wireless headphones into an improved version called Positive Vibration Rebel.
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Record battery life of 75 hours in ANC mode
The Positive Vibration Rebel ANC stands out first of all for the integration of an active noise reduction system, where its predecessor was limited to passive isolation. But above all, House Of Marley is banking on record autonomy on the Bluetooth headset market, all price ranges combined. While the Positive Vibration XL was limited to 24 hours of battery life in passive isolation, this model would be capable of reaching 130 hours of playback in these conditions. Additionally, with ANC enabled, the Positive Vibration Rebel ANC could stay on for no less than 75 hours.
In both cases, if these performances were verified, the headset would dethrone the Marshall Monitor III ANCcurrent record holder with its 70 hours in ANC and 100 hours in passive insulation.
Marshall Monitor III ANC
Introductory price €349
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Adaptive ANC, Bluetooth 5.4 receiver and foldable design
Furthermore, the helmet incorporates the brand’s eco-responsible DNA. It is made from FSC-certified wood, recycled aluminum and sustainable fabrics. Its foldable design makes it easy to transport, while the IPX5 certification ensures resistance to minor bad weather. Inside, we find 40mm transducers, accompanied by a Bluetooth 5.4 receiver. Modern, the Positive Vibration Rebel ANC is controlled using touch controls which provide access to the smartphone’s voice assistant. Supposed to adapt in real time to the environment, noise reduction is announced as adaptive.
However, the brand has not yet given details on possible support for multipoint Bluetooth or advanced codecs. Elements that could make the difference in the face of very dense competition.
House of Marley being a brand that is still young in the audio landscape, it will be essential to wait for its test to judge whether this record autonomy is accompanied by decent sound performance, worked ergonomics and convincing ANC. In any case, on paper, the Positive Vibration Rebel ANC has all the makings of a good candidate in the category of accessible noise reduction headphones.
Currently only available in the United States and the United Kingdom, the headset is priced at $149.99 and £129.99. However, its marketing in France should not take long, with the manufacturer’s entire range already being offered by French resellers.
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