KEF Mu7 Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Charcoal Grey

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A good footrest is as important to comfort as the chair you sit in, and Secretlab’s Professional Footrest is ideal for home or office use To deliver high-quality sound, the KEF Mu7 headphones feature 40mm drivers that provide optimal frequency response from 20Hz to 20kHz. However you choose to get it there, once the audio information is on board your Mu7 it’s delivered to your ears by a pair of 40mm full-range dynamic drivers. A frequency response such as KEF is claiming, of 20Hz – 20kHz, is both ample and eminently achievable. Renowned for his sculptural, flowing forms, Ross Lovegrove is a visionary designer. The Mu7’s have a purity of design that reflects their sound quality. The smooth, seamless design is available in a choice of Silver Grey or Charcoal Grey finishes. I get the strong impression reviewers and consumer alike have become so used to the bass-heavy (or at least bass-front) and feature laden offerings that seem to have saturated the market that we have come to expect a very specific basket of things from headphones and have actually forgotten how to look - and listen - a little deeper. Obviously, too, appreciation is in the ear of the beholder. Do I like my KEFs? Yes. Might someone else? No. That's up to them. But for what it's worth, in my opinion, they are better than this review suggests.

That the attitude of the KEF Mu7 will find favour with any number of listeners seems assured. They’re a full-scale, detailed and quite insightful listen, after all. Portable: Galaxy S10 > Hidizs S8 > Beyerdynamic Xelento / JH13FP / Sennheiser IE 40 Pro / Sony MDR-7520 / Sony WH-1000XM4 With such a long battery life, it’s good to see that KEF has ensured that there’s comfort to match. Memory foam ear cushions fit to perfection while the padded headband clamps to your head with just the right amount of force – not too tight but tight enough to ensure a good seal with the earpads. Matching KEF’s class-leading ability for sound quality with outstanding design and functionality, the KEF Mu7 headphones raise the bar for noise-cancelling headphones.Which means that aside from the aluminium earcups, the rest of the KEF are unremarkable where design is concerned. Faux-leather covered memory foam forms the earpads, and there’s more of the material covering the central part of the headband. The rest of the headband, the arms and the yokes are aluminium too, and the earcups fold flat to allow the KEF-branded sem-rigid carry case to be of manageable size. It's great to hear that you're enjoying your Mu7 headphones! The comfort, sound quality, and ANC features definitely make them a great choice for both commuting and working from home. Now in its seventh decade, KEF has an enviable reputation for speaker design. From BBC studios to high-end home systems, KEF are considered one of the world’s leading speaker companies. When it comes to KEF Mu7 headphones, KEF have applied similar care and rigour to their speaker design, ensuring that these headphones are amongst the very best sounding at their price. It’s a tough assignment, and, to be honest, you’d forgive the company for concentrating more on its excellent, modern, all-in-one hi-fi solutions such as the five-star LSX II and LS60 Wireless and giving premium wireless headphones like the KEF Mu7 a swerve. Bose goes large with a trio of new QC headphones for 2023, headlined by the Ultra Headphones and Ultra Earphones

Of course, there’s a bit more to these KEF than a high-sheen, smooth and rather self-consciously mature presentation. Five minutes in the company of a TIDAL-derived stream of Cornflake Girl by Tori Amos allows the Mu7 to explain a lot of what they’re all about – and a lot is a lot of what they’ve got.I've been using them only for few weeks and i intend to give them more time, if something changes i'll edit this review but so far a big no no. Long press “Bluetooth” button to activate Bluetooth pairing mode, and the LED will turn blinking blue. Voice prompt “Ready to pair” can be heard. Given the competition the Mu7 are up against, it was always going to take a special performance for them to make their mark, but it’s disappointing that the KEFs sound so far behind some rivals. These headphones aren’t terrible to listen to by any stretch of the imagination, but we found them quite forgettable, which is disappointing given our recent positive experiences with the brand. They are also heavier than the Sonys (309g vs around 250g), and they feel it. You’re a bit more aware of their presence on your head but they’re not an uncomfortable fit by any stretch. How much different are you finding them with the DAC? I have toyed with buying one myself, have you found a big difference in the sound with it?