New over-ear headphones from Cambridge Audio, boasting active noise cancellation, promise an exceptional listening experience that brings a sense of the blues to users in a positive manner.
The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE headphones are a special edition of the popular Melomania P100 over-ears, offering significant improvements in sound quality, comfort, connectivity, and sustainability.
Enhanced Sound Quality
The P100 SE features retuned Equalisation (EQ) for louder, punchier bass and more dynamic, immersive playback. The headphones use the same 40mm three-layer composite drivers with Class AB amplification as the original model, but the tuning has been refined for better weightier lows, refined dynamics, and a balanced transparent profile with more textural detail.
DynamEQ Technology
The proprietary DynamEQ technology dynamically adjusts bass and treble in real time based on volume, maintaining balanced audio integrity even at low listening levels.
Advanced Bluetooth Audio
The SE model supports aptX Lossless for CD-quality wireless streaming (16-bit/44.1kHz), in addition to SBC, AAC, and aptX Adaptive codecs, improving wireless sound fidelity over the original P100.
Improved Comfort
The headband has been redesigned with increased cushioning and optimized clamping force to better fit all head shapes for longer listening sessions.
Extended Battery Life
The P100 SE offers up to 60 hours of battery life with active noise cancellation (ANC) and 100 hours without, supported by quick charging that provides 2 hours of listening from just 5 minutes of charge.
Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode
The headphones offer three levels of ANC and a transparency mode, providing enhanced environmental noise control with flexibility to tune in or out of surroundings.
User-Replaceable Parts and Sustainability
The P100 SE uses 50% recycled plastics, comes in fully recyclable packaging, and offers user-replaceable batteries and ear cushions, which is rare in this segment and promotes sustainability.
Smart Connectivity
The headphones support Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint pairing, and include both USB-C and 3.5mm wired connection cables for versatile usage options.
Additional Features
A low-latency mode is included for gaming synchronization, and the headphones provide audible feedback voiced by British actor Matt Berry as a quirky bonus.
The Melomania P100 SE headphones are available now in white, black, and a new blue color option, priced at £249 / €279 / $299 (about AU$510), which is £20 / $20 more than the original P100 over-ears when they launched.
These upgrades position the Melomania P100 SE as a refined, more versatile, and eco-conscious successor to the original P100, with a noticeable uplift in sound performance, comfort, and features suitable for audiophiles and everyday users alike.
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The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE headphones, a refined successor to the original model, not only offer improved sound quality but also incorporate technology such as DynamEQ, which dynamically adjusts bass and treble in real-time. This headphone is a perfect blend of gadgets and technology, designed to enhance your auditory experience. Furthermore, the SE model uses advanced Bluetooth technology for superior wireless streaming, reflecting the fusion of modern gadgets and evolving technology.
