There are also some technical specifics to delve into. In the future, I’d like to see more of a user-friendly approach to things in the form of a smartphone app that we’ve already seen with some of Audeze’s other products. The general operation of the Mobius takes some getting used to, with the high number of control elements and individual functions making things a bit fiddly. The battery life is approximately 10 hours in total when the 3D function is activated while charging time is a respectable three hours, on average. The ear cushions are also interchangeable, allowing you to replace them with ease.Ī charged battery is always required, with the headphones powered and charged via USB connection to a computer.
The Mobius can be worn for a long time without signs of discomfort like pinching, with enough pressure on the ears to keep the headphones in place and free from the risk of slipping from the head. What’s more, passive noise insulation is decidedly solid.
The wearing comfort of these headphones is great thanks to the faux leather padding of the orating ear cups, while the adjustable headband allows for a good fit. You can choose to switch between 2 Channel, 7.1 and HiRes modes. Both this and the microphone control have push functionality, allowing you to jump between titles and select from seven equaliser presets. A volume control option is also available. Another button allows you to configure centring or automatic tracking of head movements, although this can also be switched off for when you’re simply looking to enjoy music. A second switch found here can be used to activate or deactivate the impressively crisp and clean microphone, while a further control allows you to adjust its volume.
Here you’ll find the on/off switch, which can also be used for device pairing, not to mention handling phone calls in Bluetooth mode and start/stop commands when playing music. Much of the functionality of these headphones is controlled via the buttons found on the left earpiece. The same applies when using the headphones via a conventional analogue connection. Head tracking, loudspeaker simulation and the microphone also work here, although you are indeed limited to two-channel audio playback. SBC, AAC and high-resolution LDAC codecs can all be used via Bluetooth. Additionally, it can also simulate surround sound while being able to utilise the Ambisonics B format for quality 3D sound reproduction. However, the design is not limited to a two-channel stereo level.
The NX technology used simulates the impression of a more spatial loudspeaker reproduction via the headphones. The manufacturer has cooperated with Israeli tech company Waves, a market leader in the field of studio technology. Surround signals up to 7.1 can be fed into the headphones and transformed into an authentic room simulation, with the addition of head tracking technology to boot. In USB mode, the electronics play out in impressive scope when it comes to this headphone set as an audio device. The Mobius can be operated in several different ways.