Samsung lays strong emphasis on research and innovation—a key reason as to why the South Korean consumer electronics behemoth has established leadership position in an otherwise hyper-competitive and overcrowded mobility and related devices space. Take, for instance, the earphones segment where there are numerous players trying to attract consumers with their offerings. Earphones come in various shapes and sizes, but the fact is there is hardly any innovation in the existing products, barring a few from some of the seasoned players such as Bose. Samsung has debuted its Level In ANC earphone that features a powerful and very effective active noise cancellation (ANC) feature, normally found in high-end headsets. It retails for Rs 3,799, we take a look at some of its key features. At first look, it becomes evident that this Samsung earphone pair (available in Black and White variants) strikes a sublime balance between aesthetic and acoustic technology. The stylish and compact Level In ANC pair of earphones come with metal finish. I plugged it to my Android device and later on, I even connected it to listen to music stored on my laptop. With its powerful ANC technology and two-way speakers, this pair of earphones provides a good music experience.
The earphone pair’s sleek and sophisticated design comes paired with a slim remote control that lets you answer calls, adjust the volume, and pause/play and skips audio tracks easily, without having to constantly reach for your smartphone. The new hybrid canal ear tips design of the earphones is also more comfortable than ever, and further helps to keep out unwanted noises.
To experience active noise cancellation properly, it is recommended to use appropriate ear cups that come along with this Samsung device. Rather than just drowning out ambient sounds around you, the Level In ANC actually picks up those external noises with two external microphones, analyses them, and creates inverted sound waves to cancel out those noises, reducing the noise going into your ears. Company officials reckon that the active noise cancellation of Level In ANC is upto 90% effective, reducing outside sounds by up to 20 dB. That means you can enjoy crystal-clear sound, without the distraction of exterior noises. And the two-way speakers combine to give listeners clear and balanced sound across the entire sound spectrum, from low to high ranges.
Probing further, the Level In ANC comes with ‘Talk in mode’ functionality, enabling consumers to be cautious about the surrounding sounds. The ‘Talk in Mode’ feature allows certain ambient sounds to enter the earphones without diluting the sound quality. It provides for a minimum of 10 hours of performance with active ANC. Trust me, it can be a good choice for consumers, who regularly travel through noisy surroundings like airports, metro or other public spaces. With Level In ANC, consumers will no longer have to stop listening to music, while jogging amid traffic or while riding in a metro. Highly recommended for those addicted to music while in transit.
Estimated street price: Rs 3,799