PSB M4U 8

Vivacious sound ; Engaging bass ; Non-sibilant

Slightly clouded lower-mids ; Not quite comfy enough for day-long sessions

These PSB M4U 8 compete, and sometimes beat, the big names for sound – but comfort could be better

High quality sound either wireless or wired. ; Effective noise cancellation technology. ; RoomFeel is the real deal. ; Ergonomics are well thought out. ; An extra pair of earpads with larger openings for bigger heads and ears. ; Maybe a touch less...

An extra pair of earpads with larger openings for bigger heads and ears. ; Maybe a touch less clamping force.

Excellent as regular headphones, the M4U 8 make an almost essential wireless travel or workout companion.

Incredible sound quality ; Supports Bluetooth aptX HD codec ; Transparency Mode is useful

ANC isn’t as good as the Bose QC35 ; Not particularly stylish ; Clamping force (on the original model)

The PSB M4U 8 headphones don’t provide the same level of active-noise cancellation as the Bose QC 35 , Sony WH-1000XM2 and the Nuraphone headphones ; they also don’t look or feel like premium headphones.

Superb Bluetooth sound quality ; Excellent build quality ; Controls are laid out well and easy to operate by feel

ANC causes slightly bloated bass ; Somewhat anemic sound when unpowered ; Expensive

I’m deeply impressed with the PSB M4U 8. The Bluetooth sound quality is superb, and the ANC is exceptional, among the best I’ve ever heard. My only issue here is that the sound quality isn’t quite as good with ANC engaged, though I doubt anyone will...