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The video provides a detailed evaluation of the Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 earbuds, focusing on their audio performance, features, and usability in various environments. Highlights include advanced audio features such as the LC3 codec, aptX Adaptive, multi-point pairing, wireless charging, and customization via the Melomania app. The M100's battery life is impressive, offering up to 10 hours on the buds and an additional 40 hours with the case.
The presenter reviews the M100’s microphone quality and compares its active noise-canceling capabilities against other premium earbuds, noting that while the noise-canceling is effective at reducing background noise in public settings, it struggles with mid-range frequencies. The noise-canceling's adaptive nature can cause abrupt changes, similar to the Sony WH-XM5.
Additional features include adaptive transparency settings, wind noise protection, and a graphic EQ for sound customization via the app. Despite a clean and textured bass, good track separation, and a pronounced upper midrange, the transparency mode and adaptive features may not be smooth for all users. The app also offers game modes, mono modes, and customizable voice prompts, enhancing the earbuds' versatility.
The M100’s build is also praised for its premium quality and future-proof features. However, some areas require fine-tuning, particularly adaptive noise-canceling and touch controls. A notable drawback is inconsistent Bluetooth connectivity with Windows 11 PCs, although it connects reliably with mobile devices. Despite these shortcomings, the earbuds stand out for their sound quality, effective noise canceling, long battery life, and robust app support. Overall, the presenter sees the M100 as a solid choice for high-quality, customizable audio, encouraging viewers to explore further details and pricing in the description.
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In this part of the video, the presenter tests the microphone quality of the Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 earbuds in a noisy environment. The focus is on the sound quality given Cambridge Audio’s high-fidelity reputation. The M100 supports advanced features including LC3 codec, aptX Adaptive, multi-point pairing, wireless charging, and app customization via the Melomania app. It boasts up to 10 hours of battery life on the buds and an additional 40 hours with the case. The presenter mentions a future comparison with popular earbuds from Sony, Jabra, and Sennheiser and plans to delve into the pros and cons of the M100. Links to product prices are provided in the video description, and viewers are encouraged to like and subscribe. The presenter then proceeds to compare the microphone quality of the M100 against other premium earbuds in various conditions.
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In this part of the video, the speaker reviews the performance of different devices in making phone calls in noisy environments and discusses their active noise-cancelling capabilities. They note that while using various devices, their voice sounded choppy on the M100s due to heavy noise gating, though it did make the voice more intelligible. For active noise-cancelling, they found it effective at high settings for reducing background noise in public transport and mall environments. However, the performance was less effective in mid-range frequencies compared to competitors, even when using included foam tips. Additionally, the adaptive nature of the noise cancelling sometimes caused abrupt changes, similar to the experience with the Sony WH-XM5’s adaptive noise cancelling.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the features and functionalities of the Melomania M1 100 earbuds. The adaptive mode for active noise canceling can be toggled via the app. The video also highlights a membership option for detailed comparison tools to evaluate different earbuds. The transparency mode of the M1 100 has three settings: low, high, and voice focus, with the low setting being the most natural sounding. It doesn’t protect against sudden loud noises but includes automatic wind protection. The adaptive transparency feature isn’t smooth, which may be an issue for some users. The sound quality is described as clean and textured in the bass frequencies, with minimal distortion and good track separation. Comparatively, the M1 100s have a more pronounced upper midrange, while other earbuds like Jabra Elite 10 have a wider sound stage suitable for movies.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses how to use the Melomania app’s graphic EQ to adjust upper mid frequencies by experimenting with specific bands or using provided EQ presets. They praise the app’s design and various features, including noise-canceling presets, a game mode for reduced latency, a mono mode for sharing earbuds without losing detail, and customizable language voice prompts. However, they note areas for improvement, such as limited touch control customization and the inability to set connection priorities within the app. The speaker concludes by mentioning the pros of the M100 earbuds, highlighting their clean sound, effective noise canceling, impressive battery life, and a straightforward app.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the pros and cons of the M100 earbuds. They highlight its sensitivity to wind noise and its future-proof nature due to oral cast support. The earbuds come with both silicone and foam tips, offering customization without extra cost. While the case is not the smallest, it is compact enough to fit into a coin pocket. However, some fine-tuning is needed, especially regarding adaptive noise-cancelling features and touch controls. A significant issue is the inconsistent Bluetooth connectivity with Windows 11 PCs, although the connection is reliable on mobile devices. The speaker hopes for a software update to resolve the PC connectivity problems. Despite its imperfections, the M100 is praised for its many redeeming qualities, such as premium build and great sound quality. Viewers are encouraged to check the links in the description for prices and follow for more content.