Summary

  • Lightwear Headphones Hp1 are an update on the design of headphones that were included with the Sony Walkman in the 1980s, popularising portable audio.
  • They are now available to purchase directly from the manufacturer, km5, for $189.
  • The headphones are compact and sit on the user’s ears, with a thin stainless steel headband and two square housings containing the electronics, batteries and drivers.
  • They weigh just 103g, making them much lighter than comparable headphones from brands like Sony.
  • Battery life is up to 24 hours and they include active noise cancellation and a transparency mode, as well as supporting wireless connection via SBC, AAC and LE audio Bluetooth codecs.
  • The Hp1 can also be used wired with a USB-C cable.

By Andrew Liszewski

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