PSB M4U 9 Premium Wireless ANC Headphones

£449.00

When on a long-haul flight there’s nothing worse than being sat near a screaming child, or awfully close to someone who is snoring the whole flight. This constant noise, however innocent, is enough to drive anyone a little insane after a few hours. Safe to say, this is not how any of us want to start off our vacations, so a pair of noise-cancelling headphones is an absolute must if I’m travelling anywhere. Therefore, when I got the chance to review the PSB M4U 9 Premium Wireless ANC Headphones I jumped at it and was immediately blown away.

The headphones come in a premium black travel case which is round and has the simple PSB Speakers logo on the front. You just have to unzip the sturdy hard-shell case, to reveal the all-black headphones. The headphones feel sturdy yet lightweight, with a plethora of useful buttons on the right ear cuff. The headband is expandable and supports the cushioned earpads. Each earpad has been carefully designed by PSB Speakers to sit at a tilted 15° angle, which aims to deliver superior comfort on the ears, as well as providing a great seal between the ear cuffs and your head. I found even from the first wear the design makes the headphones feel super comfy as I could adjust the headband to suit my head, and the ear cuffs sat perfectly over my ears. I personally don’t like headphones that sit on the ears rather than over them, and so I was thrilled to see the PSB M4U 9 Headphones sit completely over them which brought with it next-level comfort, as well as superior sound.

What really shines about the PSB M4U 9 Headphones is of course the sound quality. The headphones are built to deliver pristine sound supported by graphene-infused drivers, so every music experience is top-quality. The headphones feature side joysticks which allow you to adjust the volume of your music or calls super easy and intuitively. These buttons are accompanied by the Bluetooth connection button and the USB-C charging port on the right ear cuff. However, one of the special features of the PSB M4U 9 Headphones is that through the PSB Headphone app, you can completely adjust the settings to suit your needs.

Through this, you can access the adaptive technologies behind the headphones which ensure that every listening experience is just like you’re in a room with a top-quality speaker through a natural sound dispersion design. This means that no matter where you are, every song, podcast or call is top quality. An additional way you can achieve this personalised experience is with the Audiodo Personalised Sound™ setting, which asks you questions and uses precise audio tests to cater the headphones to your ears and specific audio preferences.

One of my absolute favourite aspects of the PSB M4U 9 Headphones is the wireless ANC. I’ve used so many headphones over the years that claim to deliver great ANC, but none ever seem to fully shut out the world around me. However, this was thankfully not the case with the PSB M4U 9 Headphones, as they deliver superior noise cancellation to block external noise and allow you to truly get into your music without distractions. This was essential on a recent trip where we’d missed our connecting flight due to weather delays which meant we had to spend a few hours waiting around in the noisy airport until the next flight. The noise cancellation allowed me to completely block out the hustle and bustle of the airport and allow me to create my own little calm bubble – something super essential for me when the whole flying experience is a little stressful!

Overall, the PSB M4U 9 Wireless ANC Headphones deliver top sound quality supported by a personalised, ergonomic and comfortable design for a next-level listening experience every time. However, I can also appreciate that the headphones do have a luxury price point of £450. Therefore, I do see the headphones as more of a luxury gift to either treat yourself or a loved one, if you’re a music enthusiast who is always in need of noise cancellation.

Pros:

• Top-quality headphone design for a secure and comfortable listening experience
• Personalised sound through the PSB Headphones App to set it to your unique preferences
• Comes with a sturdy travel case, and everything you could need from additional ear cuffs covers to a plane adapter for use wherever you go

Cons:

• The Velcro closure of the travel case pocket doesn’t feel super premium – I’d have liked to have seen a zip for the price
• A premium price point which isn’t super accessible to everyone – but PSB Speakers does have a range of price points across its Headphone and Earbud offerings which can suit more budgets