Audeze - Mobius

I am not a gamer so my main reason for purchase was viewing media and some music. I have bose soundsport so I was upgrading from that. At first instance the sound was good but I was wondering is the sound so much better than what I was using to pay three times more. But with more use I understood the difference. The sound clarity is amazing. Everything is clear while viewing movies. The experience is almost home theater like and that what I was looking to replace. I am hearing mostly via usb but Bluetooth is also very good. Only downside is I cannot answer calls from my phone unless I attach the Mike which I don't wanna use. But overall no one will be disappointed. Love it.

For people who are sensitive to noise cancellation, there aren't many options for a good pair of headphones. The Audeze mobius doesn't fit into this statement. Not only does Audeze offer a brilliant Gaming headphone but it also sounds better than any pair of headphones at this price. I was surprised at the brilliance of the bluetooth and planar magnetic integration. You even get featues like 7.1 surround sound, 3D audio and different modes like Warm, Flat, RPG etc. The inclusion of USB C, 3.5mm jack, USB A, Microphone is highly appreciated. This is best sound headphone that you can get at this price and If you don't like noise cancellation or prioritize sound quality of the addition of noise cancellation, you should definitely consider buying the Audeze Mobius.

1) I am very disappointed about audeze quality with respect to mobius . I have checked only once when I received my order after that I did not use it for 2 months and when I wanted to use it is not working. Premium brand -35,000 rupees does not last even during warranty period then why sell these phones at first place.
2) I have contacted the headphone zone regarding my issues- they ( Varun) suggested to check all possible connections and do a firmware update but no use and then I raised warranty ticket and sent parcel back which reached Chennai on 5th but confirmed by team by 7th to just check that they have received phone ( 48hours) after which they said 7 working days and immediately one more email- stating we are closed till 25th please bear with us. Suppose if lockdown does not end on 25th then headphone will be there only -rest in peace.
3) as usual I will get reply for this Ent and further emails - stating we are sorry and unfortunate about the condition and we can’t help you. What should I do - accept that I have lost - mobius? Lost my 35,000 rupees hard earned money? Don’t place any further order from - audeze brand or headphonezone?

Design and Comfort: Bit tight on the ears. Been using it since a week, so i guess it will take sometime to 'acquire' the share of my head as the cushions are nice. Bit heavy too. But it stays where it is once put on. Buttons have a nice feel to them and being on the left cup, you wont have to take your hand off the mouse to change a setting.
Sound: It did take some time for it to get 'burned-in', but the end quality was outstanding. Especially when playing an RPG or FPS. The EQ presets are nicely tuned. Bullets, footsteps, ambient sounds come alive. 7.1 does a good job. However, i did not find much use of the NX head tracking because during gaming, you rarely move your head. In Movies it was a nice feature to use. Will feel odd at first, the sensation of music sticking to one direction. Though you do not need it to enjoy the movie, it is nice to have.
Connectivity: Several ways to connect. I game using the USB C cable. Bluetooth was also nice. Near to no latency. But it is always better to use cables as the quality is at its best.
Mic: It was quite clear. Did not pick up ambient noise. However, it has to be quite close to the mouth to have a good volume without shouting. But if the mic gets close too mouth, it picks up breathing sounds. So try to find an ideal position and increase mic gain. You will get used to it.
Headphone Zone: I had ordered the Blue color, but they said it is out of stock a day later. Not an issue though. They sent the Copper version neatly packed 2 days later, as per my request.
Thank you for making such gear available in India at such prices and also for the timely delivery.

Overall: Will seem a bit expensive for Indian market, but for what it offers there is no alternative headset that you can check out. If you are serious about music and gaming, buy this. If you do casual listening, do not go for any Planar magnetic. But if you are extremely serious about sound and have money to spend, check Stax.

I don't want to dive into the sound quality of this since there are plenty of reviews that talk in detail about how amazing these sound, some even going as far to claim that these are the best sounding bluetooth headphones on the planet. So if the requirement is as simple as mine, i.e. bluetooth headphones with amazing sound, no ANC and no fancy shmancy features then Audeze Mobius is the best option out there. But it has a few minor issues that needs to be sorted out.

The Good:
1. It fits very comfortably over the ears unlike some other headphones that grab onto your head like a facehugger from the Alien movies.
2. Amazing sound. There are a gazillion reviews that can be found praising its sound. The sound clarity on these headphones is amazing for a bluetooth headset.
3. Plethora of settings available with external buttons/wheels/switches.
4. Superb build quality. Looks extremely premium.
5. Variety of connection options provided like USB C, 3.5mm jack, USB A, bluetooth.

The Bad:
1. Why did they have to design the mic the way they did ? It is very inconvenient. You need to plug in the provided mic extension. It can be adjusted to bring the mic close to your mouth or keep it far away but to stow it you will have to unplug it as the mic extension is not foldable. I had a cheap headphone way back that had a better mic design than this one. It swivelled on a hinge and was easy to store. Plugging and unplugging is a PITA given how tight the mic extension fits into the jack.
2. Battery life is pathetic. It hardly lasts 8 hours. Don't buy it for the battery.
3. Bluetooth connectivity is bad. Plain and simple bad. Walk a few feet away from the source and audio starts to get distorted. My wife uses a PLT BB PRO 2 and that has way better range and costs 3 times less.
4. On/Off button is horrible. Infact all the buttons, switches will take some getting used to.

So think about your requirements before buying it. It meets my requirements perfectly as I abhor ANC. I wanted a good pair of bluetooth headphones that has amazing sound and build quality and with a good mic as well which I wanted to use only at home. This has all I need. Only if the above issues were not there this would have been perfect bluetooth headphones for home use.

Its superb. My first 3d headset and it liket it very much...

Bought these in September 2020 and within 20 days the hinge gave way, making the left earpad totally unusable. Got a free replacement within 2 weeks thanks to HeadphoneZone. I've had the new pair since end of October 2020 and today I noticed on the left side mount, the plastic is breaking and will eventually just tear off making the unit useless. Since I got the new ones, I had been taking care of them; Always keeping them on stand etc but that still doesn't seem to matter. I would say a product at this range needs to be much more durable.

Audeze - Mobius

I upgraded from Sony MDR-XB series. They had good sound but the build quality was flimsy and they broke off. I bought these mainly for good build quality and I am not disappointed. The sound is great too; Planar magnetic magic I guess.

The only thing that bothers a little are the controls. They are not flimsy or anything, it's just something that'll take some time to get used to.