{"id":336694,"date":"2017-03-24T21:36:42","date_gmt":"2017-03-24T13:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techcrunch.com\/?p=1455269"},"modified":"2017-03-24T21:36:42","modified_gmt":"2017-03-24T13:36:42","slug":"eratos-muse-5-wireless-in-ear-headphones-give-airpods-a-run-for-their-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/asmawisham\/eratos-muse-5-wireless-in-ear-headphones-give-airpods-a-run-for-their-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Erato\u2019s Muse 5 wireless in-ear headphones give AirPods a run for their money"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Apple\u2019s AirPods are probably the first really mainstream completely wireless headphones, but Erato has been making these for a while now. The company\u2019s latest is the Muse 5<\/a>, a set of in-ear buds that are cheaper than their debut Apollo 7 option, but still come with a charging case and very respectable\u00a0battery life.<\/p>\n

The Muse 5\u2019s least impress feature might be their design \u2013 it\u2019s a bit like you\u2019re putting bulky buds you found at the local gas station in your ears, with the plastic construction and contrasting color plastic ring on each unit. But they are completely wireless, and effectively so, which is not something you\u2019ll get at the gas station, obviously. Plus, their design is ergonomic \u2013 the two-part ear canal soft silicon tips ensure a snug fit, at least in my experience, without requiring the use of tricks like memory foam to ensure a seal.<\/p>\n

The overall look and feel of the Muse 5 contrasts considerably with Erato\u2019s Apollo 7, the wireless buds it released last year. But the Muse 5 gets a bit more battery life than its predecessor, with four hours of music playback per full charge instead of just three, and the case packs enough backup charge to get you up to 12 hours of playback without having to connect to a plug-in power source.<\/p>\n

Muse 5 is also more unobtrusive than the Apollo 7, which stick some distance out of your ears. They\u2019re also more subtle than Apple\u2019s own AirPods, provided you get the black version, and they\u2019re more likely to sit comfortably and securely in your ears if you happen to have ear shapes that don\u2019t work with Apple\u2019s native wireless buds.<\/p>\n

Sound quality is good on the Muse 5, better than you might expect given the build quality and materials used. They sound as good as wired earbuds in this price range, and have better sound isolation than Apple\u2019s AirPods, and potentially better sound depending on how you like your tunes. The built-in microphone also works well, despite not having any special beam forming magic, although you wont\u2019 want to use it for more than issuing Siri commands and making quick calls.<\/p>\n

After trying a number of different sets of completely wireless buds, the Muse 5 strike a good balance in terms of price tag, features, sound quality and design (though they\u2019re lacking the most in this last area). I did experience very occasional dropouts, but that\u2019s par for the course with even teh best among these devices. For $180, the Muse 5 is a good alternative to the AirPods that stand a much better chance of working with your ears, and with sound that won\u2019t leave you wishing you\u2019d waited for something better.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\"\" Apple’s AirPods are probably the first really mainstream completely wireless headphones, but Erato has been making these for a while now. The company’s latest is the Muse 5, a set of in-ear buds that are cheaper than their debut Apollo 7 option, but still come with a charging case and very respectable\u00a0battery life. The Muse 5’s least impress feature might be their design… Read More<\/a><\/p>\n

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