Before I even opened my package from LinearFlux, I knew some of the company’s history, which gave me great insight that their products would be outstanding.
LinearFlux is a California start-up built with solid experience. Founders David Leung and Einstein Galang might not be household names, but you should be familiar with their innovative engineering and design prowess with their work at Monster Products.
The sent me the Hypersonic true wireless in-ear speakers for testing.
They were delivered in a colorful, animated, fun, easy-to-read package. And while the packaging doesn’t mean the product is top of the line, they did not disappoint. The earbuds worked to perfection.
The sound is great, driven by LinearFlux DL01 Immersive Sound Engine tuned to popular HD streaming services by Apple Music, Spotify and Pandora.
The HyperSonic True wireless audio experience are designed to give users the Best Bang for your Boom, according to the website. For $99.98 you definitely get that.
I immediately loved that you can play just one earbud. I might be the only one on the planet who wants this, but when I’m lying on my side I like just one earbud on the outside. With the Hypersonic, they do that with either ear.
Along with the colorful acid green and stealth black speakers, LinearFlux makes sure they fit not just right, but perfect. Each package includes sport ear hooks, comfort ear shells and three sets of pillow-soft ear-tips. With all that, I guarantee you’ll get a conformable fit.
They have built-in microphone for hands-free calls, Bluetooth 5.0 technology and are IPX7 water resistant, but remember the case is not water resistant at any time. The rechargeable earbuds are good up to 6-8 hours playtime per charge and then an additional 20 plug hours with charging case. If you need a quick burst of sound, just five minutes of charging in the case will give you about an hour of playtime.
Each earbud has touch controls for playing music, selections and one-touch access to Alexa, Google Now or Siri.
https://linearflux.myshopify.com
I’ve had the Sol Republic Soundtrack Pro ANC headphones sitting here on my shelf to review for a little longer than normal, but they are definitely worth the wait.
The Bluetooth 5.0 wireless headphones have an adjustable headband with super comfortable ear cushions to rest on the outside of your ears. You’ll get an amazing 32 hours of battery life from the 500 mAh rechargeable headphones before a USB-C charge is needed.
When you get them playing, the powerful crystal clear sound with active noise cancellation to block the ambient noise is a perfect combination for tuning out the world and staying in the music mode.
I typically test headphones like these while flying, but conditions have kept me on the ground so I ventured out with them (and a mask) during a recent grocery store run. These took me a step further in my own world; not only didn’t I pay attention to anyone, the only sounds I mainly heard were from my iPhone Pandora playlist, along with a touch of ambient sounds around me.
Along with the strong, deep bass sound, the Soundtrack Pro headphones have an excellent appearance even when they are just around your neck. They are available in gray, black and champagne colors with a matching color fabric over the 40 mm drivers.
Three-button controls are on the top of the right ear and when the sound and looks are not needed, just fold them up for compact storage. They also feature a built-in microphone for hands-free calls and quick charge technology.
www.solrepublic.com $199.99
Bob Levitus is off this week. The Dr. Mac column will resume on his return.