Now there are really a lot of open-back headphones, it's just dazzling, even I have to sigh as a digital blogger, and there are also a lot of related questions, such as which country's brand is cleer headphones? What grade of cleer headphones are good? Which one is better? and so on.
I have also started to use some open-back headphones, this time I will share with you the evaluation of Nanka, Shokin and Cleer three brands of open-back headphones, and choose the three most popular ones at present: Nanka OEMIX, Shokin Openfit and Cleer ARC ll. Next, I will evaluate the performance of these three headphones to help you choose the best headset for you.
(1) Let's first understand the background of these three headphones
South Carolina OEMIX
Nanka is also our domestic brand, Nanka brand, as the head of open-back headphones, has more than ten years of research experience in open-back headphones, and is one of the few open-back audio brands with core technology. Thirteen years of down-to-earth exploration and attempts in the field of open-back headphones, the strength of acoustic technology is rising, and its team has been recommended by the municipal government and recognized by the German Red Dot Design Award, the American Muse Design Award and other top international awards, and the acoustic technology and design level is basically in the first echelon. It has also been pushed by world champion Guo Dan and gold medal fitness coach Liu Genghong. Therefore, every new product launch is highly anticipated.
韶音Openfit
The beginning of Shokin is sports headphones, is a consumer electronics brand focusing on sports headphones in China, is a domestic headphone brand, Shokin has always been based on the research and development of open listening acoustic technology, with years of technology accumulation in the field of acoustics, has launched a variety of sports headphone products, and have gained good popularity.
Cleer ARC ll
The Cleer brand, which is an American brand, belongs to the mid-to-high-end price segment of headphones. It has been established for a long time, but the index customers are basically in the middle and upper levels, and the core team composed of senior designers and engineers in the audio industry is mainly engaged in the research and development, manufacturing and brand marketing of intelligent terminal products such as smart audio, smart headphones and smart speakers. A lot of upgrades have been made in terms of materials, chips, sound quality, and intelligent use, especially in terms of intelligent control, but the technology is still being upgraded.
(2) Performance comparison and evaluation
1. Comparison of comfort
The stability of the headset is crucial. In daily life, whether it is sports or other high-intensity activities, we don't want the headphones to "stumble" frequently, especially if they are sweating. This can be a huge disruption to our experience, so it's important to choose a design that fits snugly in your ears and doesn't fall off easily. Secondly, the weight and material of the headphones are also key factors that affect comfort. Overweight headphones can cause ear fatigue after long wear, but the lightweight design and comfortable materials can alleviate this problem and make it more enjoyable to wear.
We judge comfort from weight and material
Weight:
Material:
Wear it with your own ear:
Nanka OE MIX: However, in terms of long-term wearing experience, it is still Nanka that is the most comfortable to wear, and the stability is also excellent, and the weight of one ear is only 6.7 grams. The skin-friendly material is made of maternal and infant grade hypoallergenic liquid silicone, which gives people a very delicate sense of design, and the earphones also support touch function, which is very convenient to use. The actual experience of wearing the process, the overall is very comfortable, the headset EAA hovering comfort technology just ensures that the pinna can be buckled, the ultra-light weight does not fall into the ears and does not clip the ears, and the multi-point support design can also be done in sports.
Shokin Open Fit: The weight of a single earphone is quite light. 8.3g, the ear hook part is made of soft skin-friendly silicone material, 0.7mm ultra-fine flexible metal wire is embedded inside, the curve of the earphone is similar to the curve of the outer auricle, and the upper ear is quite comfortable to wear, but there will still be shaking when exercising and running, which is not very stable.
Cleer ARC II: Cleer's six-axis rotation adjustment can be automatically tightened, which is very useful for stability adjustment, the earhook part is relatively large, will support the ears and head, but it is slightly inferior in terms of material and construction, so the quality is on the heavy side. With a weight of more than ten grams, there is no sense of falling when worn for a short time, but there is still an obvious sense of pressure when wearing the sound cavity adjustment for a long time.
2. Comparison of sound quality
When choosing sports headphones, the importance of sound quality is self-evident, as it can often bring out the user's inner potential by delivering energetic and motivating music, further enhancing the fun and satisfaction of the entire workout process. An ideal sports headset should have excellent resolution in the mid and high frequencies to ensure that instruments sound crisp and clear, while at the same time showing enough dynamics and depth in low-frequency response to create an immersive listening atmosphere that allows athletes to enjoy the rhythmic dynamics of music as if they were there. While it takes professional equipment and environmental conditions to accurately assess sound quality, it's also valuable to hear from people who love to use headphones in their daily lives.
South Carolina OE MIX: According to the feedback of friends, this headset has a very delicate and layered performance in the actual sports situation, whether it is the guitar strumming or the singer's high-pitched singing voice, it can be accurately restored, and at the low frequency, the headphones can also give the music enough shock, so as to effectively enhance the passion and concentration during sports. It uses a large dynamic unit with a titanium polymer material diaphragm, and combines software and hardware through the Super Bass 3.0 high-performance sound driver + Super Sound OS audiophile-grade acoustic system developed by Nanka, which is very sensitive.
Shokin OpenFit: A certain sports headset launched by Shokin is known for its bone conduction technology, and users have commented that on the basis of maintaining the safety of open listening, it has successfully broken through the traditional sound quality bottleneck of bone conduction headphones, with no distortion in the middle and high frequencies, and although the low frequency is not as deep as the in-ear headphones, it is also good in similar products, bringing a different dynamic experience to athletes.
Cleer ARC II: THE CLEER ARC II is equipped with DBE's professional dynamic bass enhancement technology, which has won praise for its superior active noise cancellation technology and high-quality audio output. Friends say that even in noisy gyms or outdoor environments, the headphones maintain clear, bright sound in the mid and high ranges, and show deep heritage in the low frequency range, helping athletes to immerse themselves in training.
3. Bluetooth delay
Bluetooth latency may seem like a trivial issue, but in today's widespread use of features such as video calling and live streaming, headsets have become a critical tool for messaging. When watching videos or playing games, low latency is crucial. If the Bluetooth latency is too high, the synchronization between audio and video will be affected, potentially causing discomfort and an unnatural experience for the user. Therefore, low latency is not only a technical improvement, but also a key factor in improving the user experience and meeting real needs.
Nanka OE MIX: It uses the latest Bluetooth 5.4 chip SOC, with stronger performance, more stability, longer battery life, coupled with Nanka's Game mode low latency processing technology, which can greatly reduce game latency, as low as 0.06 seconds, which is also the reason why this headset has an independent game mode.
Shokin openfit: Shokin OPEN Fit is equipped with a 5.2 chip, although the earphone has a high latency, which is not suitable for playing games, but it can also meet the needs of most people.
Cleer ARC II: It supports 5.3Bluetooth, it feels decent, there is no very amazing effect, but the general left and right channels are still quite clear, the sound and picture are synchronized, and the whole can also keep up.
(3) Ending
After a comprehensive evaluation of these three open-back Bluetooth headsets, my personal analysis believes that Nanka's OE MIX model has shown outstanding advantages in terms of quality, cost performance and overall user experience. However, it's important to note that every user's actual needs and aesthetic preferences are different, so it's important to weigh your budget range, sound quality pursuits, comfort requirements, and special features such as water resistance and battery life before making a purchase decision.