These Fender headphones last all day, but won't replace my Sony anytime soon

"The Mix can achieve up to 96kHz/24-bit audio quality in Lossless Mode, latency as low as 20ms in Low Latency Mode, and are compatible with Auracast, wired, and USB-C audio transmission. Behind the removable left earcup is a wireless transmitter, which helps improve the Mix's audio quality and latency without being tethered to a wire."

"I connected the Mix to my iPhone 17 over a standard Bluetooth connection and noticed a very bass-heavy, imbalanced audio response. It sounded like the left speaker channel handled more bass and lower-mids than the right, which was disorienting to listen to. I plugged the USB-C wireless transmitter into my phone and reconnected the headphones, and the difference was night and day."

"Right off the bat, I can say the Fender Mix don't compare to Sony or Bose's flagship headphones in audio or noise cancellation performance. Still, they offer a better experience than those companies' budget options within the $200 price range."

Fender enters the consumer audio market with its Mix headphones, positioning itself as an affordable alternative to established brands. The headphones support multiple connectivity options including Bluetooth, wired, and USB-C transmission, with capabilities up to 96kHz/24-bit audio quality and latency as low as 20ms. While they don't match Sony or Bose flagship models, they outperform budget options in the $200 range. A removable wireless transmitter significantly improves audio balance and quality compared to standard Bluetooth connection. Initial testing revealed bass-heavy imbalance over Bluetooth, but the USB-C transmitter resolved this issue, delivering balanced audio comparable to similarly priced JBL or Beats options.

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