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August EP750 Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones Review

Dustin Abbott

May 29th, 2017

 

Putting on a good pair of headphones is a revelation for a music lover. The degree of sonic immersion possible allows music to come alive in a way like nothing short of a very high end audiophile system. The EP750 are the third set of headphones that I’ve reviewed from the audio company August, and I’ve consistently been impressed by the build and audio quality from their products (I’ve also reviewed several of their Bluetooth speakers). I’ve personally used some of their headphones for several years and have also gifted a few pair to music-loving relatives. Everyone has been very positive about the great sound quality and well-executed design. When August contacted me about reviewing their new flagship Bluetooth headphones (the first to contain an active noise cancellation circuit) I happily agreed despite an incredibly busy schedule. I has taken me a while to find the time to complete and publish the review, but that extra time has given me more time to actually use the EP750 and form my conclusions.

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EP750 Design and Features

There are certain expectations that come with being the flagship of the line, and the EP750 deliver a more robust feature set than what I’ve ever seen in a set of August headphones. These include:

  • Active background noise reduction (noise cancellation)
  • The ability to share the audio source with another headset (via the 3.5mm audio jack).
  • The ability to act as a wireless audio receiver (more on this in a moment)
  • NFC Support (Near Field Communications)
  • Integrated Microphone (hands-free calling)
  • Multipoint technology (you can connect to two devices at once).
  • Longer battery life than other models (about 15 hours).
  • aptX technology for lag-free video usage
  • Includes Airplane headphone socket adapter and premium cables along with a custom carrying case

I’ve always been impressed by the fit and finish of the August headphones I’ve used, but the packaging is definitely a cut above here and definitely helps this feel like a premium headset.

While the EP750 headphones represent the culmination of August’s feature set and design in a premium set of headphones, the killer feature here in the inclusion of Active Noise Cancellation. This is feature normally only featured in much more expensive headphones like those from Bose and are frequently marketed to serious travellers. If you listen to headphones in a relatively quiet environment most of the time, this may be an unnecessary feature for you. But if you frequently listen in noisy environments (commuting, air travel, etc…) this is an incredibly important feature.

Most headphones will block out a lot of external sounds if they are turned up loud enough, but the difference in headphones with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is that they will filter out a lot of environmental noises even with the volume set much lower. Active Noise cancellation works best at blocking out droning, consistent tones (airplane engine, background chatter, etc…) I serve as the dean of a small local leadership training center, and, as a part of that, I’m often in the classroom working in the back of the room while an instructor is teaching. I will often use headphones in that setting if I’m trying to focus on something else. I could notice a major difference with the ANC turned on. The sound of the instructor’s voice and the background noise of the classroom largely disappeared even at a relatively low volume level. This becomes a big deal if you are looking to eliminate distracting noises but don’t want to blast your eardrums to do it. The specs claim a noise reduction level of -18DB; certainly useful!  I wrote most of this review in just that kind of setting.

A nice, tight seal on the headphones results in almost zero noise “leakage” even with them turned up loud. I both listened with the headphones on others and also had them listen carefully with the headphones on me. Even in a relatively quiet room (and looking for it) there is almost no detectable sound escaping.

The inclusion of the airplane headphone jack adapter along with the ability to share the audio signal with another headset further cements the EP750 as a serious option for the frequent flyer. The strong battery life (up to 15 hours) helps bolster these credentials, as does the ability to use the headphones passively once the battery is dead via the 3.5mm input.

That 3.5mm jack has developed further functionality as it now has the ability to transmit as well as receive. You can not only receive a signal from a non-Bluetooth audio source but can also output the signal you receive via Bluetooth to either a second headset (sharing) or even to a audio-in source (like a receiver). It’s an interesting application (within a limited scope) but adds to the versatility of the EP750.

I noted that both the included carry case along with even the packaged cables are a cut above what I typically see. The included micro-USB charge cable in particular stands out as the nicest I’ve seen included with, well, just about anything. It looks like something built by Monster Cable that Best Buy or a similar electronics retailer would sell for $20+.

One of the key things I look for when reviewing Bluetooth headphones is audio lag when watching video. This unfortunate (and fairly common) weakness of Bluetooth headphones will bother most people, and some severely. There can be a latency lag between the movement of the lips on the video and the sound reaching the ears. Fortunately there is no perceptible lag with the aptX-equipped EP750, and the sound is nicely synced with the video source.

The EP750 contain the now-standard suite of features like NFC (just tap them on NFC-supporting Android devices for instant pairing). My media devices are Apple products, so NFC doesn’t apply to me. I found both initial and subsequent Bluetooth pairings to be a breeze, however, and the EP750 connects extremely quickly.

The controls on the EP750 are very simple…and all located on the right headphone. There is a single button higher up the headphone that serves as the Power/Play/Pause/Answer button, and beneath it there is a small gap with a status LED. Further down are the Volume Up/Next Track button and the Volume Down/Previous track button. On the opposite side of the right headphone (facing front) is the Active Noise Cancellation switch along with a separate status LED.

It is important to note that the ANC works independent of the main power switch, so it is both possible to use ANC with the headphones off (it still makes a notable difference in the sound of background noise even with no audio source on) but also for ANC to continue to drain the battery even if the headphones are turned off. If you leave ANC running it will eventually drain the battery even if the headphones themselves are powered off, which is one of the very few points of contention that I have with the EP750. Battery life with ANC off is 15 hours, or 14 hours with it on. Recharging the battery takes 3 hours and results in a 540 hour standby time; no need to turn them off every time you get up to go do something else for a few minutes!

The built-in microphone for hand’s free calling works fine, though frankly there is a limit to how fantastic a microphone that boils down to a tiny slit on the side of a headphone can be. I’ve never heard anyone complain about the audio quality of my voice when using it for calls, so that’s really about all one can ask for.  Using something like these headphones for hands-free calling can be a little disconcerting because of how much your own voice is blocked by the headphones.

EP750 Build Quality

The EP750 feel like a premium set of headphones. Not so much in having some exotic material like wood or titanium, but in the quality of the materials. Some headphones feel “plasticky”; these don’t! The band is essentially made of two materials. The first, along the top, is a similar leatherette material to the earcups. It is lightly padded on the topside and thickly padded on the inside. The earcups are also thickly padded, and the combination is very comfortable even over extended listening periods.

The lower section of the headband looks like a brushed aluminum, though I’m not entirely sure of the material. There is a metal band running internally (you can see it when extending the band for adjustment) that helps reinforce everything. The adjustment range on each side is just a little over an inch (right under 3 cm), which should allow you to find a comfortable position for your head size.

The hinged portion (they can be folded in for more compact storage) has real screws to hold things together, and after months of use everything still feels sturdy. I like the touch a strip of chrome around each earcup.

At 235g they are not exceptionally light, but neither do they feel heavy on your head, either. The EP750 feel comfortable and well-made; not much to complain about here.  The fit and finish is excellent, and nothing feels “cheap” about them.

EP750 Sound Quality

This has been and continues to be an area of strength for August headphones. They know how to produce great sound. The basic specs are:

  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20KHz
  • Speaker Output: 20mW
  • SNR: ≥85dB
  • Distortion: ≤1.0%

That says little, however, as these are fairly common specs. You have to put on the headphones to appreciate them. My pair arrived at the end of February this year, and so I had to let them play for a while to break them in (Canada’s February cold doesn’t do sound quality much good). Once they were broken in, however, the sound has been a delight. There’s great bass response, but it is balanced and nuanced, not boomy or overwhelming. Instrument placement and vocals are excellent, and the little details of music that you so often miss in inferior listening environments are easy to hear. The key word here is balanced; the headphones work well with a wide variety of audio genres. The active noise cancellation also helps in that you can hear fine detail even without resorting to high volume levels if your listening environment is less than ideal. Turning them up results in more sound, not more distortion.

Normal listening levels have the volume at under 50%, with very loud levels achieved by 75% on my iPhone 6s or iPad Pro 9.7”.

Watching movies over the headphones is an equally positive experience, as the aptX codec helps eliminate any kind of video delay (sync issue) and results in a nicely synced audio/video experience. The nuanced sound also serves well with movie soundtracks, allowing sound to be nicely placed and things like explosions to be big and powerful without distorting.

Bottom line is that the EP750 have become my go-to headphones and I feel like you would have to spend a LOT more money to get superior sound quality.

In Conclusion

I’ve found little to complain about during the past several months that I’ve spent with the August EP750. They are feature-rich in the right kind of way (nothing gimmicky), and the Active Noise Cancellation works well and is a real difference maker.

It needs to be, as the EP750 currently retails for more than twice as much as the also-excellent (but not active cancelling) EP650, which can be had for $50. The EP750 retail for right under $110, which is a new price point high for August headphones, but is actually no more than mid-pack in terms of price for Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth headphones. The premium brands like Bose will set you back three times as much. And frankly these headphones feel pretty premium themselves, so I think this is a fair price point for the EP750. This feels like a very complete package and a far cry from many of the “cheap” alternatives you can find on Amazon.

These are very new coming to the market right now, and as of the time of this review are only available in Black and in limited quantities, so if you catch them in stock and are in the market…

Happy listening!

Purchase the August EP750: Amazon.com | Amazon Canada

 

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August EP650 Bluetooth Headphones Review

Dustin Abbott

February 1st, 2017

 

As a tech reviewer I have amassed a fairly extensive collection of headphones. I only have two ears, but I have a few dozen sets of headphones! Every set of headphones has its own personality. It’s amazing how different a piece of music sounds when you cycle from one set of headphones to another! Some have a more “analog” sound in that they have a bit of a warmer, more “vinyl” quality, while others are more digital (bright and crisp). Some are muddy, and vocals get buried in bass that is too aggressive. But here’s the thing: look at the user reviews of any set of headphones and you will get some saying, “Too much bass” while others say, “Not enough bass”. Everyone has unique tastes in sound just like anything else. That being said, I suspect the August EP650 have the kind of sound that should make a lot of users very happy.

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Some headphones grab your attention at first depending on the piece of music that you start with, but later fall apart with a different style of music. If you only listen to one very specific genre of music your job of finding a set of headphones you really like is a little easier. Want lots of bass? There’s a lot of shoppers like you. But if you, like me, enjoy a broad range of musical genres the task of finding the right set of headphones is little more daunting. It can be challenging to find a set of headphones that handles very different music styles equally well. The August EP650 headphones didn’t blow me away the moment I put them on, but rather grew on me as I listened more and more due to having a nicely balanced sound profile that is highly flexible.

Before I became a gear reviewer I used to lament the fact that it was very hard to choose a set of headphones because in the days of Amazon it is not a matter of getting a chance to actually listen to headphones and determine if you actually liked their sound profile. It seems like Bose is the only manufacturer that still has a lot of listening stations (listening to a bunch of headphones at Bose kiosks at airports is a traveling highlight for me.) I will do my best to try to verbalize my perceptions of the sound profile of the EP650 in this review.

It is also hard these days to choose a set of headphones based on a feature set. Every set of headphones has marketing that touts its unique features. I think it is important to actually think about what is most important to you. Too often we buy based on a spec list without actually considering if certain specs that something is the “best at” actually matter to us. Case in point: NFC (Near Field Communications) “tap to connect” is a cool feature, but I use an iPhone, and NFC is an Android technology. Not a big deal for me, but important if you are an Android user. Bear this in mind as we examine the feature high points of the EP650.

EP650 Features and Specifications

Bluetooth Features: the EP650 have a fairly typical range of Bluetooth features, including the NFC “tap to connect” feature mentioned before. The range of the headphones is solid. I was able to stray quite far from my Bluetooth source without any cutout, including moving beyond an interior wall that is solid block and used to be an exterior wall (a pretty typical signal killer). I’ve found that over-the-ear Bluetooth headphones like these tend to perform better in this metric anyway, as they have much more real estate than Bluetooth buds for optimal placement of the signal receiver. I was easily able to go downstairs from my source without having signal cutout. The specs say “up to 10 meters”, but in the real world there are a lot of factors that influence this. In many cases you will be able to easily exceed this.

The EP650 also have “Multi-Point technology”, which allow them to be connected to two devices (tablet + phone, for example). This allows you to use something other than your phone as a media source but not have to worry about missing a phone call. Multi-point has both good and bad aspects, as sometimes you may not realize that you are connected to both and can start media playing on the “wrong” device. I will sometimes disconnect from a source I don’t want or need in this kind of situation.

As hinted at in the previous paragraph, the EP650 (like most Bluetooth headphones) have an integrated microphone and the ability to serve as a hand’s free device for calls. I’ll admit that this is not something I frequently use myself, as I drive a modern vehicle that has a full range of Bluetooth connectivity itself, and, when at home, still prefer using a landline to my cell (the metal roof on my house isn’t kind to cell signal sometimes!) Still, it is a nice feature to have, and this may be far more important to you than me. Voice quality through the built in mic is fine – when I used it for conversations no one ever asked if I was using anything but the phone itself. Press the play/pause button to answer a call or to disconnect. Holding the same button for two seconds will reject an incoming call. You can also double press the button during a call to transfer to or from the headphones to your phone.

If your media device is A2DP compatible (most all modern ones are), you will be able to control the media device in the typical ways (Play/Pause, Previous/Next Track, Volume Up/Down). I do note, however, like other recent headphones I’ve reviewed, that the EP650 don’t seem to control the volume of the device directly. If the volume is set very low on your device, you will only be able to boost it so much; you will hear the beep which indicates max volume without the headphones being overly loud. I find that it is typically better to turn the volume higher on your playback device (1/2 to ¾ is a good range) which will give you a big range to play with on the headphones themselves.

The EP650 have the Bluetooth version 4.1 standard and, importantly, employ the aptX codec for both improved sound quality but also to eliminate the slight lag issue that plagues some Bluetooth headphones. Headphones that lack this (or some similar technology) aren’t nearly as good for video playback as there can be a sync issue between what you see on the screen and what you hear. It’s annoying, but fortunately the EP650 has no issue with lag at all. I carefully watched close-up video and found that the sync between the moving of mouths and the sound was perfect.

I’m always happy to see a standard micro-USB port on the EP650. This has become the standard for most small rechargeable devices from flashlights to eReaders to headphones to Android phones and devices and thousands of other devices. It means that when you travel you don’t have to worry about packing a unique proprietary recharge cord, but could perhaps utilize the charge cord for your phone or at least have one cord that can service a number of devices. I’m extremely disappointed to see anything but micro-USB on small devices. A charge cord with micro-USB on one end and a standard USB 2.0 end on the other is included. This can be plugged into any USB port for charging, but (as is pretty much standard these days) an AC adapter is not included. A glance in the included print manual does raise an interesting second use for the USB port. If you connect your EP650 headphones via USB to a computer it will enable them to be an “audio out” device for the computer while simultaneously charging.

In a similar vein the EP650 have a standard 3.5mm audio in jack on the left side. I’m always happy to see this, as it means the headphones are “backwards compatible” with non-Bluetooth audio sources and also means that you can continue to use the headphones even if the battery is dead…provided you have a 3.5mm patch cord along (one is included in the package). The included patch cord is about 3 ½ feet long (right over a meter).

There is an LED light that surrounds the Play/Pause button that communicates status. It will flash blue when connected successfully, and will periodically flash blue when in standby mode. When the battery is low, this light will turn to red. When charging, it will be a constant red and will turn to a solid blue when fully charged.

The EP650 headphones will charge in about two hours, and the run time is over 10 hours. I’ve seen better battery life than this, but at the same time it feels like (in my use) that I hardly ever have to charge them. Standby time is a very impressive 30 days. The 220mAh battery is nicely efficient.

The EP650 do not have active sound cancellation, but they do perform pretty well. Even at higher listening levels there is very little “noise bleed” from the headphones. You won’t have to worry about bothering others. Likewise the sound isolation in most settings is fairly complete, though I don’t find headphones like this are as good for doing something like mowing the lawn as a good set of earbuds.

Overall the EP650 check most of the boxes on the desired spec list for me.

Ergonomics

The EP650 are immediately comfortable when you put them on. There is nice amount of padding along the headband. There is roughly an inch of adjustment travel in the headband (about typical), and there is a nice ratcheting effect with seven “clicks” or positions as they extend out. I was happy to see a metal internal band as this extends which I presume runs the length of the headband to reinforce it. There are also some visible metal components at the hinges. The arms can fold in for storage (always welcome), though no storage bag or pouch is included.

The headphones are fairly light (211g on my scale), and the nice padding means that I don’t really notice them on my head.

The ear cups themselves are the standard “leatherette” type material and are nicely padded. They fit comfortably on my ears even for prolonged listening periods. The earcups will rotate about 50 degrees to enable a more custom fit.

The physical controls are all on the right side. There is a large, nicely contoured Play/Pause button that is easy to find by touch. That button is framed all around by a top rocker button that serves as a volume button and a bottom switch that serves for track forward or backward. Everything works pretty much as it should, though I wouldn’t mind a little nub on the rocker switches to allow you to more easily find them by feel. As it stands, it is easiest to find the Play/Pause button and orient yourself from there.

Sound Quality

The EP650, like most headphones, have a frequency response between 20Hz-20,000kHz, but that doesn’t tell much of the story.  It’s what headphone do with that frequency range that sets them apart.  The large 50mm drivers in the headphones in the EP650 deliver.

I would call the sound profile a little more “analog”, as neither the low end nor the highs are overly boosted. Treble doesn’t tinkle like glass in your ears with extreme brightness, though high points are nicely defined. Bass is solid and deep, but not overwhelming. Overall nothing sounds artificially boosted. Listening to music with a heavy techno beat? Bass will be big and fat, as it should be. Listening to something more heavily layered where the bass isn’t supposed to dominate? The low end won’t get muddy. Stereo separation is nicely defined. Highs are pure, though I wouldn’t mind a bit more brilliance in the upper register. The strength in my mind of these headphones is their versatility. They sound good no matter what type of music I try.

I gave my brother-in-law, a music lover, a pair of the EP650’s for Christmas. He told me a day or two later that when listening to familiar music he heard instruments that he had never known were there. Such is the power of a good pair of headphones.

Sound quality is also excellent when watching video content. Sound effects are clear and balanced and are nicely directional. The overall sound stage is lively and engaging, and, as previously mentioned, there is no sync issue.

User reviews reveal a lot of people that are very pleased with the sound quality from the EP650. They handle a lot of different musical styles with aplomb, and I’ve not yet had a moment where I was playing a certain piece of music and felt the headphones weren’t up to the task.

Price and Conclusions

Here in Canada the EP650 retail for $64.95 CDN and come in Black, Blue, Gold, Silver, Red, and White. I’m personally very partial to the Red finish. They have a satin finish and a deep color that I think looks great.  The very “Apple” looking “Silver” is also a great choice. On Amazon.com (US), the price is $52.95 USD, while in the UK (the home country for August International), they list for £42.45. There are cheaper headphones, and there are obviously many much more expensive options. The EP650 hit a happy medium for many users, however, offering up a very nice quality set of headphones at a reasonable price. There are over 2000 individual user ratings that add up to a 4.5 out of 5 star rating – pretty nice!

As I said at the beginning of this review, I have a lot of headphones to choose from, but I find myself reaching most often for the EP650 when I want an over-the-ear headphone. That balanced sound and the comfortable fit has won me over. I’ve been pretty happy with pretty much everything I’ve reviewed from August, and these headphones are no exception. This is a company that is building a reputation on making great sounding audio devices at very reasonable prices, and the August EP650 Bluetooth headphones are great ambassadors for that mission.

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August WS150 and WS300 WiFi Multiroom Speakers Review

Dustin Abbott

November 19th, 2016

More than Just Bluetooth

I got my introduction to Bluetooth speakers a few years back with a Bose SoundLink. I followed that with a Sony SRS- X5, and after I got a reputation as a reviewer I’ve reviewed and used a number of Bluetooth speakers from a variety of brands. As many of you know, however, my main focus as a reviewing is on photography related equipment, so I’m not necessarily always on the cutting edge of what is happening in the sound technology field. I’ve reviewed several August products before, and I’ve been impressed by their ability to deliver good build and sound at a much lower price point than their mainstream brand competitors. When August contacted me about their most recent product line, I was initially nonplussed about the concept because I couldn’t see the logic of employing Wi-Fi as the connectivity instead of Bluetooth. I noted that the list price for the August WS150 and WS300 speakers were considerably more expensive than previous August products that I have reviewed. Hmmm…

I did some quick research before agreeing and saw that, indeed, multi-room wireless systems were the new thing. I also discovered that such systems are not inexpensive: the typical speakers ranged from $250 to north of $600. What was it about these systems that make them worth such a higher price point?

I didn’t take me long to figure out what made these type of speakers special. I’ve been using Bluetooth speakers for years, so I evaluated them first in the ways familiar to me. They can be connected through Bluetooth, NFC, Apple Airplay, and they have an AUX jack for those non-wireless audio sources (which I’m always happy to see). Beyond this the WS300 adds a nice perk of being able to have a USB flash drive plugged into the back for a local source of music and the WS150 does something similar in an appropriately compact fashion by allowing a Micro SD card to be slotted into the back. A lot of music options even before you get to the new tech!

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Sound Quality

The first thing I did was quickly sync up first the WS300 and then the WS150 via Bluetooth to several devices. This was instructive in that I was able to evaluate the sound quality of each speaker in the traditional fashion. Speaking of which, let’s pause a moment and take a look (or a listen).

WS300

I look at the WS300 as a direct competitor to the Sony X5 that I own or the Bose SoundLink that I’ve used. The August is the largest of the trio, however. Here are the raw specs on it:

Output Power: 15W
Frequency Response: 60Hz ~ 20kHz
SNR: ≥85dB
Battery Play Time: 14 Hours

Product Dimensions: 25.6 x 8 x 13.5 cm and the weight is about 1.28kg/2.8 pounds. It is essentially rectangular in shape, embracing a classic look that eschews curves for a retro stylistic rectangular shape. The sides of the speakers are essentially speaker grill mesh, with a very nice soft touch material for the top and bottom. Both speakers have almost imperceptible rubber “feet” underneath (six of them) that shield the speaker from bumps, provides grip, but most importantly do a great job of isolating the speaker from vibrations and from them creating sympathetic vibrations in whatever surface they are placed on. The top section is flat but has large marked sections that can be depressed – these are the “buttons”. They are easy to find and respond well. The look works in person.  Controls are very easy to use on either model.  They are etched into the soft touch material all along the top and respond crisply to presses.  I’ve found this to be a nice feature when using them near the sink while shaving.  I don’t feel bad about reaching over with a wet hand to advance the track or control the volume whereas I might with more traditional buttons.

The WS300 is a speaker designed more for putting on a shelf (mine has found a spot on the mantle) and filling a room with sound than one designed for portability. If you want portability, then the WS150 is your better choice, but more on that in a moment. The WS300 embraces being pushed right up to its limit, and doesn’t flinch with the volume from my iPhone or iPad set to maximum. It comes alive in the latter third of my volume range, filling the room with a surprisingly amount of sonically rich sound.

I would have sworn that the Sony I’ve been using as a benchmark was slightly louder and had a bit more bass (it is a 20W unit with a subwoofer along with dual passive radiators that is rated down to 50hz). On paper it should have more volume and a stronger low end), but when I put them head to head I discovered that size does matter. That slightly larger, deeper cabinet for the WS300 pays dividends in the sound quality department.

The Sony SRS-X5 has a different profile. It is a bit taller, not quite as wide, and definitely less deep. The specs are 5.1 x 22.4 x 12.2 cm and 1.2 Kg. Think of it as being more tall and thin and less rectangular. I’ve always been impressed by the quantity and quality of sound that it could put out…

Until now.

I was so surprised by the difference in sound head to head that I had to bring several others into the room to verify what I was hearing. The August WS300 not only put out louder sound but also delivered clearly superior sound. More nuanced, brighter, and richer. It brought out more details in the music and handled its dynamics with more pizzaz.

Since the WS300 is using less power (which helps it to achieve a much longer battery life of 14 hours to the Sony’s 8), I can only conclude that the superior sound is due to the quality of the speakers and the design of the cabinet. Whatever makes the magic, consider me impressed. I give the WS300 high marks for sound quality.

 

WS150

The WS150 is a much smaller, more portable speaker. It clearly has a very different purpose, and is designed appropriately. Here’s a look at it’s specs:

Output Power: 10W
Frequency Response: 60Hz ~ 20kHz 
SNR: ≥75dB 
Battery Play Time: 22 Hours

Product Dimensions: 18 x 5.6 x 6.9 cm and weighs only 430 grams (right under a pound). It has a similar shape and profile to the WS300, save in a miniaturized version. It’s about 7 inches long, and is definitely very portable. It has an even more impressive battery life and is able to go up to 22 hours before needing a charge. I’ve been using both of these speakers for weeks for a half hour or so each morning during my morning devotions and didn’t need to charge them until I forgot to turn them off and came back to them being drained. Word to the wise – these have a great standby time in Bluetooth mode, but leaving them on in WiFi mode will drain the battery.

The sound quality from the smaller speaker is obviously not quite at the level of its big brother, but was a surprisingly strong competitor to my Sony. The Sony had a stronger low end, but the WS150 had arguably a brighter, more balanced sound. At its limits the WS150 is a bit less confident than the WS300, which feels like it still has plenty in the tank when at max volume. Still, the WS150 pushes out a rather excellent amount of sound for its compact size.

Both speakers are easy to operate, with a lot of appropriate feedback noises that helps you identify pairing and other operation modes. This includes voice feedback for when you are connecting/setting up Wi-Fi modes. I have only one complaint about the switches on the speakers, and that is that the On/OFF switches on the backs of them both could be both easier to find by touch and a little more precise in operation. I feel like I need to pick up the speaker and look at the switch and almost use a fingernail to catch the switch. The switch is a bit better on the WS150 than the WS300.

The Next Dimension of Connectivity

But it was when I ventured beyond the familiar that I discovered the best part of the new August Multiroom speakers. There are a couple of ways to set up the Wi-Fi on the WS speakers. Both require grabbing the free August ALink app from either the Apple App Store or Google Play. Once on your device, you can put the speaker into WPS mode, where it will activate Wi-Fi and start to look for a signal. You have two options here: 1) to access the infrastructure Wi-Fi network that your phone or tablet is connected to or 2) to create an ad-hoc (direct) connection to the speaker’s Wi-Fi. It can take a couple of minutes for everything to sync up, but once you have it setup, picking everything back up is pretty simple. I had a few hiccups getting everything set up the first time, but after that point everything has worked as it should. Open the app, turn on the speaker (no particular order), and the two will be talking within a few seconds and a voice will say, “Wi-Fi Connected”.

This is where the multi-room concept comes into play, as it allows you to not be directly tethered to the speaker in the way that Bluetooth/NFC requires. You can be in another room and continue to control the speaker. Beyond that, through the app you can access the memory stick in the WS300 and have full control over what music you want playing (without the app connection the speaker will just pickup playback on the memory device from the last track played – which seems to be the way the Micro-SD card playback on the WS150 works). The cool thing is that once you start playing your music you can pretty much forget about it. Even if the phone is no longer connected your local music on the speaker will keep playing. You can either reconnect the phone and app to turn it off or just physically turn the speaker off.

Because of the Wi-Fi connection you can also get your music from the cloud. The August ALink app supports a number of popular streaming services and you can stream playlists and stations from Tidal, Spotify, TuneIn and iHeart Radio directly through Wi-Fi. There are five other streaming music services you can access, including TTPOD, Douban FM, XIMALAYA, QINGTING FM, and QQMusic. I’m not familiar with some of these, but I’m sure that many of you are. You can also stream music from your musical library on your device (but this music must be local [on your device], so something like Apple Music won’t work…at least for now). You can also stream music from your PC and/or Media Hub. Suffice it to say you have a LOT of options for sharing music. This is the upside of the Wi-Fi connectivity on the music front. Even better news: once you get the app or media hub playing, you don’t have to keep your phone connected. You can just let it play.

The multi-room concept is furthered by the fact that you can connect up to 4 WS speakers at the same time. You can set them up in different rooms throughout the house, and each speaker can be independently controlled through the app, including the individual volume levels. But it gets better: you also have the option to put the speakers in sync and then assign whether they play L+R, Right, or Left channels. Even if you are streaming the music off a memory stick or SD Card in one of them the speakers will sync up and something really special happens then.

As good as one of these speakers sounds independently, they sound infinitely better paired in stereo. Play around with the placement of two or more speakers in a room, put them in the appropriate Left/Ride modes, and you will be blown away by how immersive the sound becomes. It sounds fantastic, and the software does an incredible job of perfectly syncing the sound. There can be a split second when things are out of sync as a new track begins, but the synchronization is always right on afte that. When spacing the speaker appropriately it is like listening to a really fantastic set of stereo headphones. Your music comes alive, and the portability of the speakers makes it easy to create a really special listening space. As always, if you place the speakers near a surface that the sound can bounce off of you can enhance the low end and the volume.

I personally found the app fairly well designed and intuitive for coming from a smaller independent company. I was able to find pretty much everything that I wanted there, though I will offer up a couple of suggestions for improvement. 1) It would be nice to incorporate a highly visible battery life indicator into the app. When you are connected via Wi-Fi you lose the little battery life indicator at the top of the IOS screen that you get when you have a Bluetooth connection. 2) I would like to see a better sorting system for local music via USB/SD. If you have a fair bit of music there is a lot of scrolling involved. Finally, I don’t know if it is possible for August to access the lock screen of an iDevice, but it would be very nice to be able to pause/play without opening the phone/tablet and accessing the app directly.

There’s not much in the box other than the speaker and a charge cable. The charge cable has a standard USB end and a micro USB end for where it slots into the back of the speaker to charge. No AC adapter is provided, but fortunately it seems like most everything is coming with USB charge ports on it. You can always borrow your phone or tablet AC adapter, or, if you have none of these options, you can find an AC adapter for USB devices at the dollar store. When completely dead charge time is listed at 8 hours, though I’ve never seen that long a charge period myself

How Much?

Bottom line is that while the August WS150 and WS300 are cheaper than most of the major brands, these still aren’t cheap. The WS150 runs about $120 here in Canada, with the WS300 surprisingly only a few dollars more. There are frequently deals on Amazon when buying more than one (right now you can get 20% off). On Amazon.com the WS150 runs $99.95 and the WS300 runs $119.95. Look for deals there, too.

In Canada:  WS150 | WS300

USA:  WS150 | WS300

Check out the August International website for more info and linkage to purchase in other countries.

 

In Summation

These are pretty cool speakers. I’m most impressed with the bigger WS300, but that’s because I have a number of Bluetooth speakers that are portable already, and I really like the room filling sound from the big brother. It suits what I need more. While the speakers are good independently, they become really special when used in stereo mode. Even the slightly mismatched WS300 and WS150 sound fabulous together in this mode. There is a tremendous amount of options for how to get your music to the speakers, enough so that I think just about any user should be satisfied. While the price is a little higher than the budget minded might want to pay, there is a lot more value here in the versatility of the speaker over the typical Bluetooth only speaker, and this makes sense if you want sound in more than one room, in stereo, or if you don’t want to be tethered to it like your typical Bluetooth speaker. Any time you involve Wi-Fi you also involve a few potential tech issues (and I note that some user reviews focus on this), but I found the initial minor issues I had quickly solvable and everything has been working as it should since. But I also get tech, so what is easily solvable for me might be a little less so for those that are less “techy”. Those that are intimidated by technology might want to look for a more conventional solution instead.

If you are looking for great, multi-room sound, I think you will be very satisfied with what you get from the WS150 and WS300 wireless speakers from August. They work well from both an audio and technology perspective. The fact that you can save a fair bit of money compared to the bigger brands is just icing on the cake.

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August EP636 Bluetooth NFC Headphones Review

Dustin Abbott

April 13th, 2016

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Style and Sound on a Budget

Design:

The moment I pulled the EP636s out my whole family (from age 8 to 42) instantly wanted a pair. My nearly-teenage daughter announced that she was going to win the contest for the giveaway of the second pair (might be a conflict of interest there, Sweetheart!) They are very sleek and modern looking, and the satin metallic finish on my test pair (in a rich burgundy color) looks really great. The fit and finish (at least while new) is very attractive and belies the price point. Besides the red they also come in black, silver, and white.

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On the right side there is nice four way rocker/play button center that will be instantly familiar to anyone who has ever used a remote for a TV or media device…or an early generation iPod. In this case the center button is the play/pause/power/receive/end call multipurpose button while the rockers in the up/down positions control volume. Rockers to the left and right allow you to go back or forward in tracks as you would expect. There is a slight lag when depressing the pause/play button before the appropriate response registers on my iDevices. Volume changes didn’t seem to have the same lag.  I really like this interface because its familiarity means that you when you are reaching for it by touch alone (which is most of the time), it is easy to find what you’re looking for by tactile response.

The EP636s do include a call function and microphone, which is always a welcome addition. I could hear people calling me very clearly, and heard no complaints from those to whom I was speaking. I read some user complaints about this function, so your mileage may vary.  The microphone is the tiny dot next to the charge port here.

One thing I noted in my review of the August MS515 stereo Bluetooth speakers is that I found the Bluetooth range very, very good. I had few cutouts of signal even at slightly further extremes than most of my other Bluetooth devices. I was very happy to find the same true of these EP636s. The sound didn’t start cutting out until long after the point I expected it to. This has a very important application to me that I will address in a moment. Another nice Bluetooth bonus is that the battery level does show up on either my iPhone or iPad next to the Bluetooth icon at the top of the screen. I’ve found this inclusion to be hit and miss with the various devices that I’ve reviewed or owned.

Power Indicator

Here are the raw specs from August:

Bluetooth Specification: Bluetooth v 4.0 + NFC

Operating Range: Up to 10m

Frequency Response: 80Hz – 20KHz

DSP: CVC6.0 Noise and Echo reduction

Speaker Output: 20mW

SNR: ≥90dB

Distortion: ≤1.0%

Battery: 195 mAh Built-in Li-ion Battery

Working Time: 14 hours

Charging Time: 2.5 hours

Standby Time: 480 hours

Charge port: Micro USB

Weight: 4.5oz

Dimensions: 165.7 x 161.5 x 50mm

There are few ingredients in the box: the phones themselves, a small User Manual, and the Micro USB charge cord. I’m very happy to see the Micro USB charging port as opposed to some proprietary port; it seems like everything not made by Apple has gone to that standard. You are more likely to have a Micro USB cord around should you happen to forget to bring a charge cord along. The 14 hour battery life and 480 hour standby time certainly helps with that!

I have a smallish head, so I have found the Augusts to be a nice fit. Tight enough to be secure but not uncomfortable. The padding isn’t as soft as the sheepskin covers on my Senal SMH-1200 studio monitors (they are awesome!), but I’ve worn them for hours at a time without my ears getting sore. If you have a larger head, however, that may not be the case. There is a fair amount of adjustment in length but the pressure might be more uncomfortable if you have a larger head. Bear that in mind if purchasing.

At 4.5oz/135g they are very lightweight and you certainly won’t find them a burden to wear even while exercising (see more on this in the Sport section below).

One final nice touch is that these headphones also support NFC, so if you have a device that supports NFC (an Android phone or tablet, for example), a tap while in pairing mode is all it takes to establish communication.

Sound Observations:

The EP636 definitely pack a punch. They pump out far more bass than I expected, thick, strong, and with a lot of kick. They also have a LOT of volume. Through my iPhone 6 turning the volume a third of the way up was as loud as I’d be interested in playing them when listening to music. The same was true when using an iPod Nano. The quality is very warm and surprisingly analog. For some musical styles they sounded fantastic, but I didn’t like the sound quality as much with other styles of music. The tone curve is a little strong in the 80-125Hz range (perhaps to make up for the lack of bass response below 80hz), which accounts for the warmth but also for a sound that can be a little “thick” with some musical styles. There is also a little less high clarity than what I might like, but that’s also part of what creates the nice, warm sound. To use a musical analogy, I sometimes felt like the sound lacked dynamics. To be fair, however, my typical studio monitor headphones (Senal SMH 1200) that I use primarily for my video edits and sometimes for music cost 5+ times as much. For the price these phones have a great sound and I was actually surprised to hear that the low end only went down to 80Hz as the bass response is so rich.

When moving to video I found a lot of similar truths. The excellent volume and bass response makes for a lot of kick. Comparing the EP636 to my benchmark Senals revealed that the Senals had more liveliness in the high end that resulted in a bit more clarity in the sound effects and thus a slightly more engaging soundstage. The August phones needed far less gain to achieve similar volume (a third less), had a bit more kick, and of course were more convenient because of having no cord to mess with.

Bluetooth headphones always have a bit of lag, and this can be a real issue when watching video content as the brain can only tolerate a certain amount of disconnect between the movement of the lips and the sound before it becomes distracting/annoying. I watched carefully for this lag issue, and, while it does exist, the lag is small enough that everything seemed natural to me when I wasn’t concentrating on it.

Sports Performance:

I’ve been on a bit of journey searching for a good pair of Bluetooth buds for running, cycling, and cross country skiing. I’ve gone through at least three pair in the past year and haven’t been really satisfied with any of them. The current pair I have are jLab Epics. There are things I like about the Epics, but I’m not at all happy with them for running or skiing. At first I found the connecting cord flopped around and the battery/control hub would get caught on a collar or even my hair. I devised a way to tighten them up a bit, but it wasn’t perfect. The bigger issue was that if I slipped either my iPhone or (preferably) my Nano into a pocket (pants or jacket) I have a huge issue with the sound cutting out when I’m moving fast. In an out, in and out. Annoying! To solve the problem, I’ve got to hold the device in my hand, and even then I sometimes have the issue. I don’t WANT to hold the device in my hand, though. As your hand begins to sweat (because you are holding something) you increase the chances of the expensive phone or media player slipping out of your hand.

I hadn’t considered a banded pair of headphones because I assumed they would be either bulky or prone to bouncing around. But when I saw how sleek the EP636 were and how tightly they fit I decided to give them a test run. If nothing else, I was convinced that they would receive the signal more consistently.

I was right. I think I may have found my new running headphones.

Over the course of my run I did not lose signal once despite having the Nano slipped down in the pocket of my jogging pants. Furthermore, the headphones did not slip or move at all over the course of my run, and when I saw some friends along the route it was refreshing to be able to just slip the headband off and around my neck while I said a quick hello and equally easy to pull them back up in place while in motion afterward. I’ve always had an issue with earbuds slowly jarring out a bit as I run whether the buds were wired or wireless. You begin to realize that the volume in one ear or another is slowly fading because the bud is no longer firmly seated in the ear canal. It was nice to have consistent sound throughout the whole run, and I found the firm bass response great for running music. I enjoyed my running playlist more than ever before. My one question for exercise will be how the ear covers hold up over the long haul dealing with sweat. I worked up a sweat today despite the 45 degree weather; I suspect that summer may bring a bit more, ahem, moisture into the equation. I wiped them down and all is well, but we’ll see how they hold up over long term (ab)use. Sweat can be a killer to headphones, and these aren’t specifically designed for sports use. Considering how good these are for sports, however, it might be in August’s interest to design a sports version.

Price and Conclusion:

I’ve saved perhaps the best for last: the August EP636 Bluetooth headphones are a true value. Here is Canada they retail for $39.95, while in the US the price tag is only only $29.95. That is a LOT of value for the money, and I really feel like these headphones are checking a lot of the right boxes for that kind of price point. They aren’t perfect, but they do pack a lot of punch in both their sound and options. The EP636 come with a one year warranty, which does give a bit of peace of mind. I’ve found them to be quite versatile and easy to use, and the fact that they function so well for sports means that I’ll be wearing this pair out. I’ve used a lot of headphones over the years, but I like these as well or more than any I’ve previously used.

And, in the meantime, I’ve got a pair to give away to a lucky winner. Check out how to enter the competition here:
August EP636 Bluetooth Headphones Giveaway

Pros:

  • Great price, great value
  • Stylish and functional look
  • Strong bass response
  • A lot of volume
  • Ticks a lot of technology boxes, from NFC to hands free calling
  • Good battery life
  • Strong Bluetooth signal
  • Micro USB charge port
  • Lag within acceptable tolerances
  • Secure fit for running or sports

Cons:

  • Soundstage lacks a bit of clarity
  • Users with larger heads may find them a little tight over long periods
  • Chief complaint from users is that their ears start to hurt after extended use (I didn’t notice this)
  • Some users report poor mic quality for phones (no one complained on my own calls)

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August MS515 Bluetooth Stereo Speakers Review

Dustin Abbott

March 7th, 2016

Welcome to Stereo Separation

I am a bit of an audiophile. I’ve always loved music and quality sound, and it might help to orient you when I say that right now in my house I have no fewer than 4 active subwoofers in multi speaker surround systems. My primo setup features architectural installations and a 7.1 surround setup. I’ve also had a fair amount of experience now with Bluetooth sound devices, from multiple sets of Bluetooth enabled headphones to owning and using both a Bose Soundlink and a Sony SRS-X5 speaker. The XR5 has been my go-to wireless speaker because of its ability to put out surprisingly big (and loud) sound from a reasonably compact source.  But what I haven’t owned was a Bluetooth enabled stereo setup. So when I was given an opportunity to test the August MS515 Stereo Bluetooth speakers I jumped at it. In this review I will detail the pros and cons of this particular setup as well as give a recommendation of who I think it is best suited for.

The August MS515 speakers are nicely compact, with relatively small dimensions when compared with my suddenly quite large Sony. A little under six inches in overall length and about 3 inches on each side of the triangle.  Each speaker weighs only slightly over half a pound compared to over 2.5 pounds for my Sony. The build quality and design is a bit nicer and sleeker in person than what pictures do justice to, and the main body of the speakers has a nice soft-touch feel that is pleasing to the touch. The one downside that I noted of this material is that it can and will pick up oils from your skin (I use essential oils on my face to shave with and moisturize and so have a bit more oils available to mark them up with!). The design is logical at the back, too, where the left speaker (the primary speaker) has an on/off switch, charging port, 3.5mm auxiliary port for non-Bluetooth audio sources (thank you!), and a toggle switch for controlling tracks back and forth if you happen to be closer to the speaker than your audio source. It also has a separate port (designated in red) where you connect a cable that will carry the audio to the right speaker.

That’s right. A cable.

If you were expecting these to operate in stereo without any wires, you may be disappointed. The signal is not wirelessly transmitted from one speaker to another but instead relies on a cable to connect the two. On a positive note, there are two included cable options. One is four feet (1.2m) long and the longer is right under 10 feet (3m). Both cables seem like good quality, are a fold flat design that has the added benefit of being easy to hide if you setting the speakers up in a more permanent way. Still, it feels somewhat disappointing to have “wireless” speakers that have a wire.

The charge port is (thankfully) a now very common micro-usb that is likely shared with a number of other devices you may already have and for which a variety of charging options are available. Both speakers have to be charged independently, but in a nice packaging move there is a charge cable included that has a standard sized USB lead on one end but splits into two micro usb dongles so that you can simultaneously charge the speakers. If you don’t happen to have a USB charging adapter already you will either need to separately purchase one or plug into a USB port on your computer or laptop to charge; no AC adapter is included.  USB charge ports are now found from cars to power bars to outlets these days, so I find that fewer manufacturers are including AC adapters these days.

The right speaker is a little more passive, and has only three ports/switches on the rear: a charging port, the red coded port for connecting the audio in lead from the left speaker, and an on/off switch.

If you have any experience in pairing Bluetooth devices, you will find this one a cinch. As you as turn on the power switch on the left speaker it will immediately go into pairing mode. Simply look for the speaker under the Bluetooth settings of your audio device, select MS515, and you will likely be paired within a few seconds. The speaker gives both a small tone when it powers on and a second double tone that confirms pairing. If you have trouble pairing later on you may want to check that the previous device you connected to isn’t in range and automatically establishing a connection with the speakers again. I found that syncing with the previously used device only took a second or two longer than it took the speakers to power on.

One other Bluetooth aspect worth noting is that I found the range on the speakers quite good. I’ve got a number of Bluetooth audio devices, and the range of the MS515s seemed to be among the best. No cutting out or “blips” in sound even when I went downstairs with my phone in my pocket. This is praiseworthy in a relatively inexpensive product.

Before I go on, let me mention that one advantage to the two speaker design when it comes to mobility is that you always have the option to just use the left speaker (the right speaker cannot Bluetooth sync). If you need to travel light you have a very compact choice to bring along. In most settings, however, you are missing out on the main attraction by using just one speaker.

The MS515 Magic

In an absolute sense the August MS515 Bluetooth Stereo speakers don’t have the punch of the more powerful Sony SRSX5 and its 30 watts of power plus built in subwoofer, but the sound stage comes alive when you start to create some stereo separation by moving these speakers apart. Sounds becomes immersive in a way that the more powerful (but also more directional) Sony can’t match. This makes for great sounding, sonically pleasing music, but also makes the MS515s a nice choice for watching video content on your tablet, laptop, or mobile device. The sound quality will almost certainly exceed that of your device and will also provide better stereo separation.

Using the MS515s connected to a tablet or laptop to watch a movie provides a surprisingly immersive experience provided the environment isn’t too loud. There are moments during dialogue that I longed for just a little more volume. On the flip side I never heard the sound break down and become distorted.

The MS515 puts out very nice, clear mids and highs that don’t muddy up as the sound is turned up, but they can’t match the low end output (unsurprisingly) of the larger Sony. Each MS515 speaker is only rated at 5 watts, but the sound output belies the low power rating. The Sony easily bests the August speakers for absolute volume and for low end, but the MS515s provide a much more immersive experience.

The trade-off for small output power comes in a much longer battery life, which exceeds 15 hours and has a standby time of a whopping 30 days. This easily bests my Sony’s 8-10 hour battery time by a wide margin – perhaps even doubling it. Expect about a 3.5 hour charge time if the battery is completely depleted. This is one of user reviews favorite points on the MS515s.

There is one other key factor that is praiseworthy about the August MS515 speakers – price. The price has dropped to under $30 on Amazon, which means that they are punching way above their price point in my opinion.

Who Is the MS515 for?

In this video I really break down the difference between these stereo Bluetooth speakers and a normal single speaker solution:

So who are they for? If you are looking for a loud, portable Bluetooth speaker to throw in a corner and fill a room with sound, look elsewhere. In absolute volume (and even ultimate sound quality), there are better options. But if your primary need/application is to add quality sound to a tablet, laptop, or phone (or video source) and you intend to mostly stay in the same location, the August MS515s add another dimension through their impressive (and customizable – just move the speakers closer or wider!) stereo separation. That primary advantage is lost if they are just shoved in a corner. If used to their natural advantage the MS515s are impressive in their sound quality, portability, and battery life…and that price just can’t be beat!

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