Wireless audio has become the industry standard, but there are still options out there for people who prefer a wired connection. Two new choices joining the market come from Sennheiser, which has released the CX 80U wired earbuds and HD 400U wired over-ear headphones. These new takes on the company's previous models for wired listening have replaced the 3.5mm audio jack connector with a USB-C cable.
The Beats Studio Pro headphones support active noise cancellation, so you can filter out distracting background noises when you really want to focus in on whatever it is you're listening to. This is great for when flying to overcome the loud noise of the plane engine as well as when just trying to ignore nearby conversations in a chatty office. Then when you do want to engage with the world once more, you can switch over to transparency mode to let outside noises come through.
Bose has officially unveiled the second generation of its QuietComfort Ultra wireless headphones, as the latest addition to its popular noise-cancelling lineup. While retaining the series' renowned sound quality and industry-leading ANC, the new version also adds audio over USB-C, which was notably missing on the previous generation. They also retain the 2.5mm headphone jack and come with a 2.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable in the box.
