Cleer Alpha wireless NC headphones (stone)

The Cleer Alpha noise-canceling headphones play music and podcasts wirelessly via powerful Bluetooth? 5.1. The new "top dog" in Cleer's impressive noise-canceling lineup There's a reason you'll find Cleer Audio headphones on many of my "best of 2022" lists. These well-made headphones offer a great value, delivering balanced, spacious sound - along with many of the popular features you'll get from the bigger, more famous brands. The Alpha headphones are Cleer's new wireless noise-canceling flagship, and right out of the box they appear poised to further cement the company's reputation for delivering the goods. Unboxing, fit, and feel I've only had a very brief time with the Alpha headphones, so I'll have more in-depth listening notes later - but they nailed the all-important first impression. The headphones arrived folded neatly in a premium hard case with a pleasant cloth lining. In my hands they felt sturdy, with larger earcups and plenty of cushioning. The build quality was on par with other popular noise-canceling headphones. And they fit securely, stayed in place as I moved, and didn't press too hard or apply too much pressure in any one area of my head. High-quality Bluetooth streaming Music plays wirelessly via Bluetooth 5.1, a newer version of Bluetooth that's stronger and more reliable than previous iterations. The premium aptX? Adaptive format is also supported with compatible devices, helping retain more musical detail. These headphones passed my usual "wireless range" test: I kept my phone on my desk and walked down all the way down the hall without any audio dropouts. And you can pair to two devices at the same time - a home office game-changer! For example, if you're connected to both your laptop and phone, it's much easier to toggle back and forth between a Zoom meeting and music or calls. Adaptive noise cancellation Built-in adaptive noise canceling circuitry scans and monitors external sounds, then adjusts itself accordingly. I'll put it to fur