If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. A little over a year ago, the ubiquitous tech company Dyson made headlines for their highly innovative, if not slightly absurd, pair of air-purifying headphones. But if the $949 Dyson Zones — through which air (and of course, sound) flows into the ear cups, funnels into a visor and blows clean air into your face — seemed unrealistic at the time, it now seems like merely a pre-cursor to their first pair of audio-only headphones, the Dyson OnTrac.
Dyson’s first-ever pair of audio-only headphones officially launched on Thursday, July 18 and are now available to shop on Dyson.com and in-store for $499.99.
It’s no surprise that the top-of-the-line designers and engineers at Dyson, who have reimagined basic engineering in appliances from vacuums to hair dryers , brought their innovative tech to their latest launch. And best of all, the high-tech cans are no more expensive than other noise-cancelling headphones on the market from competiting brands such as Apple, Bose and Sony. So, what are the headlining features of the Dyson OnTrac? Most importantly, they boast best-in-class noise cancellation, with noise cancelled 384,000 times per second and reducing up to 40dB.
Plus, real audiophiles can even track and report external noise in real-time through the MyDyson app. And the sound that does come through enjoys an enhanced sound range. Thanks to a deep sub-bass and high-end brilliance, you’ll be able to hear even the most hidden details out of your favorite songs and other audio.
It also features up to 55 hours of listening time and customizable caps and cushions in a variety of a vibrant colors for every type of style, aesthetic and mood. “Dyson’s audio engineering mission is to preserve the integrity of the artist’s sound wave, free from interference,” Jake Dyson, the company’s chief engineer (and son of Dyson’s eponymous founding inventor, James Dyson), said in a statement. “We also wanted to create a set of headphones that people would cherish, be excited by, and be proud of.
With over 30 years of experience in aeroacoustics, we’ve mastered sound physics. By reducing noise through in-house anechoic chambers and expert engineers, we’ve applied and further expanded our audio knowledge to develop the Dyson OnTracTM headphones. Our first over-ear audio only headphones deliver best-in-class ANC, exceptional sound quality and all-day comfort through unique materials, design and customization.
” Aside from audio, the most exciting, and unique, aspect of the Dyson OnTrac are the wide range (20,000 to be exact) of color combinations. It’s a great feature for indecisive shoppers, who can buy separate outer caps and ear cushions in different color combinations and switch them out whenever they want. Shop through all of Dsyons’s OnTrac offerings on their website , and look through some of the best options below:.
