These wireless headphones have ‘80s Sony Walkman vibes
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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.