Blackbox M10-RB headphones review
For
- Effective noise-cancelling
- punchy and detailed sound excellent
Against
- No in line controls
- slight emphasis on bass.
The Blackbox headphones' noise-cancelling is incredibly effective, doing a superior job of reducing background hubbub.
They're very good musically, too, with crystal clear vocals, natural highs and punchy bass all conveyed in a wide stereo image.
We recommend keeping the noise-cancelling tech turned on, as the sound is a little bit muffled when listening otherwise.
On the minus side, the M10s' bass is a touch heavy, and we reckon they'd benefit from a greater dose of transparency.
They're sturdy around the head, though, and their circumaural design is reminiscent of the Bose QuietComfort 15.
The M10s aren't as flexible, but are comfy to wear for long periods and, as a bonus, double as a great pair of earmuffs in the cold. Well worthy of an audition, then.