Yamaha has announced its latest wireless headphones, and with a focus on immersive spatial audio and head tracking, they could be an alternative to the Apple AirPods Max. The YH-L700A comes with Yamaha's 3D Sound Field with Head Tracking technology, which the company claims will turn stereo audio from "virtually any source" into a 360-degree sound field. You can customize this effect by choosing from a variety of sound modes, including Cinema, Drama, and Music Video, and Outdoor Live and Concert Hall. Unlike AirPods Max, the technology works with iOS and Android devices as audio processing takes place inside the earbuds. 3D sound is made even more immersive with the headphones' head-tracking capabilities, meaning playback will automatically adjust based on the position of your head. According to Yamaha, listeners will feel "like they're really there, like the best seat in a movie theater or the front row at a live concert."
optimized sound
In addition to 3D audio, the Yamaha YH-L700A is packed with many great features, including Listening Optimizer, which analyzes the fit of your headphones and adjusts the sound accordingly, and Hearing Care, designed to protect your hearing health. by allowing a full range of frequencies. to be heard at a low volume. They also feature active noise cancellation and an ambient sound mode, when you want to be able to connect with your surroundings. So how will they sound? Well, Yamaha says the headphones' 40mm dynamic drivers deliver "natural sound and clear definition," while Bluetooth 5 and aptX Adaptive should deliver high-quality streams. And, if you use the headphones with a wired connection, you'll get high-resolution sound with a frequency range of 8Hz to 40kHz. While it's not a carbon copy of the AirPods Max, there are some echoes of Apple's on-ear headphones in the design of the Yamaha YH-L700A, which feature swiveling square ear cups and an adjustable headband, covered in a soft fabric that looks pretty. comfortable. . You get a hard carrying case, USB-C cable, audio cable and flight adapter in the box and with 34 hours of battery life, the YH-L700A could be ideal for use on long-haul flights. . If you expected the Yamaha YH-L700A to be cheaper than the AirPods Max, you won't be disappointed. They'll be available from August for $449 / AU$699 (about $620), while Apple's noise-canceling headphones are $549 / £549 / AU$899, which is still pretty pricey for a pair. in-ear headphones. and they have to sound fantastic to really justify that price. Today's best Apple Airpods Max deals
