Fall has been developing products for enthusiasts for some time now. His latest product is the Drop+Thanks Panda headphones, which have been designed in an effort to satisfy music lovers who want great sound quality and wireless convenience.
How it works is quite interesting. The company starts with a crowdfunding idea for products and asks the community for input, after which it creates a product with the goal of getting as many of those ideas as possible. The result of one of those crowdfunding products are new headphones.
But the Drop+thx Panda headphones aren't cheap. At an expected price of $400, they must be seriously good to justify the purchase. Is it a drop + thank you Panda headphones worth buying? We tested the new headphones to find out.
Design
The first thing to notice about these headphones is their construction and they are pretty good looking headphones. Of course, they aren't necessarily all that unique, but they have a number of nice touches to them that helps make them easier to use on a day-to-day basis.
Of course, just because they're not over-the-top unique doesn't mean they don't look great. Their design is simple and uncluttered, and it's free of things like logos, which is a nice touch.
On the left ear cup, you'll get an AUX port for wired use - while on the right ear cup, where you'll find a joystick to control playback and volume, a USB-C port for charging, a status light, and microphones. The joystick is a nice touch here - it makes it very easy to control the headphones when they're on your head, without having to feel your way around the various buttons.
In the box, in addition to the headphones themselves, you will get a USB-c charging cable, an AUX cable, and a nice hard case. It may not sound like much, but it's pretty much all you need - save on maybe a USB adapter for USB ports and an in-flight adapter for older planes.
Comfort
Drop+Thanks Panda headphones provide good padding in the ear cups, allowing you to wear the headphones for hours on end, at least when it comes to comfort around the ears.
The headband is made from a rubber-like material - and as a result, after extended listening, it can get a little uncomfortable on the top of the head. It's not a huge problem and you'll get used to it - but we wish it went like a fill here and not just a rubbery stuff.
Generally speaking, Drop+Thanks Panda headphones are comfortable, but not the most comfortable headphones we've ever tested.
Sound
Of course, given the partnership with THX, the best thing about these headphones has to be how they sound. Do they perform? Well, yes. They make. One of the best things about these headphones is that they sound very similar in wired mode and wirelessly - music lovers who want a pair of wireless headphones should be excited to try this out.
The bass on these earphones is very good, offering plenty of punch without muddying or invading mega-bass territory. The kick drums have enough room to breathe, while the bass guitars sound smooth and thick.
Mids are good too. The low mids are warm, and while there seems to be a slight boost into the high mids, it's not overdone and doesn't negatively impact our listening experience.
The highs are perhaps one of the best things about these headphones. They are crisp and detailed without being too harsh for the breathtaking, impressive overall sound quality.
As a result of all this? These are arguably the best sounding wireless earbuds we've tested. This is not surprising - the headphones use droplets of flat magnetic drivers. They're super loud too, thanks to the THX-AAA amplifier built in.
Drop + thanks Panda headphones have no noise cancellation, but the isolation on them is not bad. They are probably not the best choice for flying due to the lack of noise cancellation, but should be more than adequate in almost all situations.
Performance
The Drop+thx Panda headphones are great performers too. The headphones will give you 30+ hours of battery life, which is great - and means the headphones should last weeks with normal use without needing to be recharged.
The earbuds connect to a music listening device via Bluetooth 5.0, and they maintained good connectivity throughout our testing.
Conclusions
Drop + thanks Panda wireless headphones can be expensive, but if you have the money and want the best sounding wireless headphones, then this could very well be the way to go. Sure, they're a bit lacking in features like noise cancellation, but if you can ignore that, you'll love them from the first listen.
Ultimately, if you want many pairs of wireless headphones but don't care about noise cancellation and other features, then this is the way to go. If you not If you want to use these features, it's worth checking out headphones like the Sony VG-1000XM3 headphones.
Because of their superior sound quality, minimalist design, and relatively comfortable fit, we award these headphones a gold medal. They must be available for purchase. from the site list soon.
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