There's only so much you can do with a pair of headphones if you want them to look different. After all, you need a pair of earcups and a headband, or they're just not going to work. Or you'll end up with earbuds. The Dyson OnTrac do everything they can to be different while adhering to that headphone archetype, and I think they're one of the "funnest" sets of headphones as a result.
They're also an excellent price at the moment, thanks to a massive 50% reduction. You can grab the Dyson OnTrac for just $249 at Amazon, their lowest price ever. Even U.K. buyers can nab a deal, although it's not quite as juicy. You can buy the Dyson OnTrack for £320 at Amazon U.K. — that's a £120 saving.
They might not rank amongst the best headphones, but they're still a wonderful set of cans. Their design is the most divisive part of the package. I really like the combination of strange shapes and materials — it makes them look like they're from the future, like you've stepped straight out of Night City. Other users might see them as unsightly or too loud; your mileage may vary.
The most interesting thing about the Ontrac is the tech inside. Dyson has packed them with interesting data readouts so that you can see the noise levels outside, how much noise the headphones have been able to block, and how loud your music has been. It's a clear way to view your listening habits, and might even be enough to persuade you to turn the volume down now and again.
They're pretty comfortable, thanks to soft earcups and decent clamping force, and the ANC is on par with the best noise-canceling headphones. Their sound is where they fall, but you can adjust it to your liking in the Dyson app. I really like the OnTrac, even when they're full price — so at this price, they're a noise-canceling no-brainer.
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