Space Q45

The reviews I have encountered with the product (aside from sound quality which can be subject to personal preference) have been true! So far what I can verify is this:
- Very good passive noise isolation
- Decent build quality
- Top tier transparency mode (boosts the mids and highs, functions like a hearing aid)
- Good ANC for the price (mostly blocks out lows and mids)
- No-nonsense button layout
- Very good multipoint experience
- Decent comfort (can wear 2+ hours without fatigue; headband cushion is fine), but is a tier behind Sony and Bose's best offerings.
- Sound quality is barely affected (or at all) when cycling between audio modes (normal - ANC - transparency)
- Freakishly long battery life (It has been 2 weeks and I have yet to charge this thing)

With the matter of sound quality, I can only critique with reference to my Sennheiser PXC 550 II. The Q45 has a similar sound signature (clean, balanced with a wide soundstage) but has slightly more emphasis to bass without interfering with other frequencies. Sub-bass presence is more pronounced in the Q45, which is a plus when watching action movies or consuming media in general.

My only issue with the Q45's is that the fit can feel a little loose compared to its competitors (small heads beware). The clamping force is mostly on the top earcup, while the bottom earcup can feel a little loose. This can cause noise seeping into the headphone from the lower part of the earcups as you move your head from left to right. This has happened in my case (I don't have a small head) and the only way to minimise this is to move the earcups forward. This will cause the back of your ears to touch the earcups, so do keep that in mind if that concerns you (it's negligible for me).

Also, these headphones are NOT designed for high-intensity activities (hitting the gym, running, calisthenics, etc.). They are not advertised as such and they do not claim to be your workout companion. The headphones can fall off especially when you rotate your head rapidly. The faux leather earpads lack breathability so do expect to sweat heavily in your ears even while walking in 20°C conditions. You are better off getting earbuds with ear-clips should you need to listen to something while working out.

Aside from the fit being a little loose (and no auto play/pause), I think the headphone itself is absolutely worth the amount you pay for. It delivers on all essential fronts for the general consumer (sound quality, functionality, comfort, longevity) while not spending so much more! Why spend $500+? If you want just that little bit of comfort or a little more bass or some gimmicky touch controls...sure; you can spend twice as much, but you will not get a product that is twice as good.

Spend wisely and have a good one! Much grace to you all!

The reviews I have encountered with the product (aside from sound quality which can be subject to personal preference) have been true! So far what I can verify is this:
- Very good passive noise isolation
- Decent build quality
- Top tier transparency mode (boosts the mids and highs, functions like a hearing aid)
- Good ANC for the price (mostly blocks out lows and mids)
- No-nonsense button layout
- Very good multipoint experience
- Decent comfort (can wear 2+ hours without fatigue; headband cushion is fine), but is a tier behind Sony and Bose's best offerings.
- Sound quality is barely affected (or at all) when cycling between audio modes (normal - ANC - transparency)
- Freakishly long battery life (It has been 2 weeks and I have yet to charge this thing)

With the matter of sound quality, I can only critique with reference to my Sennheiser PXC 550 II. The Q45 has a similar sound signature (clean, balanced with a wide soundstage) but has slightly more emphasis to bass without interfering with other frequencies. Sub-bass presence is more pronounced in the Q45, which is a plus when watching action movies or consuming media in general.

My only issue with the Q45's is that the fit can feel a little loose compared to its competitors (small heads beware). The clamping force is mostly on the top earcup, while the bottom earcup can feel a little loose. This can cause noise seeping into the headphone from the lower part of the earcups as you move your head from left to right. This has happened in my case (I don't have a small head) and the only way to minimise this is to move the earcups forward. This will cause the back of your ears to touch the earcups, so do keep that in mind if that concerns you (it's negligible for me).

Also, these headphones are NOT designed for high-intensity activities (hitting the gym, running, calisthenics, etc.). They are not advertised as such and they do not claim to be your workout companion. The headphones can fall off especially when you rotate your head rapidly. The faux leather earpads lack breathability so do expect to sweat heavily in your ears even while walking in 20°C conditions. You are better off getting earbuds with ear-clips should you need to listen to something while working out.

Aside from the fit being a little loose (and no auto play/pause), I think the headphone itself is absolutely worth the amount you pay for. It delivers on all essential fronts for the general consumer (sound quality, functionality, comfort, longevity) while not spending so much more! Why spend $500+? If you want just that little bit of comfort or a little more bass or some gimmicky touch controls...sure; you can spend twice as much, but you will not get a product that is twice as good.

Spend wisely and have a good one! Much grace to you all!

Got these on sale as a wireless alternative to my QC25s. The Q45s comes close to the QC25s in most regards. Earcups are nicer but I can feel the cable in the headband under the padding Audio is nearly as good and ANC works but only about 60% as much white noise is attenuated compared to the QC25s. The Q45s ANC also seem to be quite directional or sensitive to me moving my head around. The biggest issue I have is that there is no power on indicator! I have to turn the headset off to find out that it's already on! Can the LED please illuminate when the headset is on!!!

I don't have much reference for comparison for the headphone's noise cancelling but I can say the padding + the noise cancelling cancels out a lot of the consistent sound from outside, and the transparency is ok. The app also comes with options to adjust your eq. My only problem is that when I use these on my laptop I sometimes get these random robotic sounds that could ruin the experience, so hopefully this can be fixed.

I am so in love with these headphones. I've always been a fan of Soundcore products and these are no different. I usually tend to err on the side of caution when it comes to protecting my devices but I feel secure storing the headphones in the included case which is saying something about both the durability of the case as well as the build quality of the headphones themselves. Two of the biggest selling points for me are that the custom EQ options are great and allow for all music to sound amazing no matter the genre, and that the different noise cancellation modes work really well for my commutes and for times around the house when I don't want to hear chatter. The battery lasts for a while and I've never run into any trouble with the headphones dying on me when I need them. One last note, I usually have trouble wearing over the ear headphones due to the pressure on my head causing headaches but I have never had issues with these (though I will say they are a tad bulky for my taste, but the benefits outweigh that complaint). Overall I am very very happy with these and will gladly be replacing them if they ever break.

TLDR
Pros:
- Doesn't give me headaches from squeezing my head
- Sturdy case and construction
- Custom EQ options through the app as well as multiple EQ presets
- Comes with different noise cancellation options for different environments and noises
- Paired easily with the Soundcore app and my phone

Con:
- A little bulky and not as aesthetically pleasing as other headphones in my opinion