Is it necessary to put thousands and cents into a product for it to be of quality? According to a handful of composers from the film industry: absolutely not.
Does an audio specialist recommend a pair of headphones for less than 30 euros? According to Chad Cannon, not so much. This composer, having notably officiated on the Oscar-winning documentary American Factory seems, in fact, to have been convinced by the proposal made by Baseus with its Bowie MA10. Convinced enough even to declare that: “ The Baseus Bowie Series In-Ear Headphones are a fabulous addition to my headphone collection “.
He is not the only one to think this way, since two other composers from the film industry, Pedro Osuna (Argentina, 1985) and Joel Goodman (5 Oscar nominations), also praise the merits of the Bowie MA10. For what ? Quite simply because the Bowie MA10s, despite their rock-bottom price, seem to offer completely satisfactory performance.
Rich sound with deep, punchy bass
When three composers from the film industry recommend an audio device, it’s probably worth a listen. Even more so when said peripheral falls into the entry-level category, as is the case for the Bowie MA10, sold by Baseus for several weeks. For Chad Cannon, these headphones offer “ top-notch audio quality that I would recommend to pop music fans “.
If Chad Cannon is able to make these remarks, it is undoubtedly because Baseus has equipped his headphones with high-performance speakers. Headphones that rely on an N52 neodymium magnet and a titanium-plated membrane for more powerful sound reproduction, which favors bass. Enough to obtain a warm sound, with good amplitude and to be able to fully enjoy the richness of the pieces of music broadcast.
The manufacturer has also thought of the most demanding users (audiophiles or not) by integrating, via its application, 12 pre-recorded equalization modes as well as an equalizer. Ideal for those who want to adjust the sound to their liking.
Battery life and comfort: headphones ready for long listening sessions
Sound quality is one thing (important when we’re talking about audio devices, of course), but what about comfort of use? Here again, Baseus seems to have done things right. The Bowie MA10 benefit from a very good level of finish, which has notably enabled them to obtain IP6 certification against water and perspiration. Thanks to interchangeable tips and ear hooks, they can adapt to most ear pinna and ear canal morphologies. Enough to ensure good fit in the ear and comfort for the user, including during long listening sessions.
Not much to complain about either in terms of the autonomy announced by the manufacturer for its headphones. With eight hours on the clock, the Bowie MA10s are capable of lasting a day’s work. As is the case with many other wireless headphones at the moment, a charging case (which also serves as a storage case) can significantly increase battery life. A recharge of just ten minutes is enough to recover two hours of operation. In total, this case allows you to obtain a battery life of 140 hours with a single charge.
Active noise reduction: a welcome escape from external interference
In-ear headphones for less than 30 euros, we’ve already seen tons of them. But in-ear headphones with active noise reduction in this price range are already much rarer. However, this is one of the features at the heart of the promise of the Bowie MA10. And, at less than 30 euros per pair of headphones, suffice to say that this is no small feat.
In order to offer effective active noise reduction, Baseus has chosen a hybrid system. It is based on both external microphones which isolate external sounds, and an internal microphone, located as close as possible to the ear, and sensitive to the lowest frequencies. Their goal ? Cancel extraneous sounds before they reach your ears. Enough to reduce external sounds by nearly 48 decibels and create a bubble of calm conducive to listening in complete serenity.
Currently offered at 29.99 euros, the Bowie MA10s however benefit from a small discount on Amazon. With 20% off coupon and discount code LOG3JSOSit is possible to drop their price (albeit already very low) to 20.99 euros.
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