The new MW09. Powerful new adaptive noise cancellation. Up to 16 hours of playtime. Re-enginered, lightweight fit. AI-enhanced talk solution. Made from sapphire glass, aluminum, and Kevlar® fiber. Tho...

Master & Dynamic MW09: Master & Dynamic headphones and earbuds always feature unique, eye-catching designs that include premium materials such as aluminum, sapphire glass and Kevlar. Its latest MW09 wireless earbuds ($349) look similar to its previous MW08 buds but have internal upgrades that offer better performance, especially when it comes to noise cancellation. The earbuds sound great but are inexplicably out of stock everywhere, so we've pulled them out of the best list.

Master amp Dynamic didn t get off to a good start with its true wireless earbuds but the company s last two efforts were much improved After rounding into form with the MW Sport M amp D has returned with the MW or earbuds with a familiar design but enhancements to sound quality active noise cancellation ANC and call performance As always with the company s audio gear high end materials are on display although the starting price is higher than most of the competition DesignMaster amp Dynamic didn t make too many changes to its design The same basic D shaped housing remains for the outer portion of each bud The company did add a circular element on the outer panel where its trademark M branding resides but this is purely aesthetic There s no additional touch panel or physical button there Controls are still on the top edge with a volume rocker on the left and a multi function button for playback and calls on the right The volume controls also enable disable ambient sound and ANC with a long press on either end but it s just an on off function that recalls your last preset choice It doesn t cycle through all of the MW s available options One of M amp D s calling cards is its use of premium materials Usually a mix of leather and metal but those don t translate well to earbuds Like the MW Sport the company opted for a mix of aluminum and sapphire glass with a shiny aluminum charging case There s also a Kevlar option for the case and certain colors are only available with it but that material will cost you an extra Even with the high end details the MW is IP rated against dust and moisture while the case is IPX Master amp Dynamic offers more fit options than most headphone companies as well including five sizes of silicone tips and and two sizes of foam tips in the box Software and featuresEvery setting and customization that s available on the MW is done through the M amp D Connect app The software shows battery life for the earbuds one number for both and the case on the main screen after you choose the connected device A gear icon in the top right gives you access to sound presets a fully customizable EQ and ambient sound ーall of which appear under the Sound menu Sidetone the ability to hear your voice on calls and the option to disable audio prompts are also available here Deeper in the Settings menu Master amp Dynamic allows you to disable in ear detection and set the auto off timer There s an acoustic earbud seal test and the option to manage Bluetooth connections Multipoint is supported here and it works well The company doesn t overload you with options and none of them are particularly nifty but all the basics are covered and there s a solid degree of customization available For example there are three settings each for active noise cancellation and ambient mode so even with those you aren t stuck with one default configuration Sound quality and noise cancelationPhoto by Billy Steele EngadgetThe one thing I enjoy most about the Master amp Dynamic s consistent tuning is its affinity for balanced natural sound They ve always had great clarity too so it s easy to listen to them for long periods of time That knack for detail returns on the MW and it s on full display for albums like Chris Stapleton s Higher You can hear every bit of texture in the singer s bluesy rock riffs and things like the subtle decay in the snare drum rattle are easily lost on other earbuds The MW really shines with genres like Stapleton s country rock Nickel Creek s bluegrass and classic jazz Even more bombastic styles like metal are thick and layered rather than seeming flat and compressed Drain s Living Proof for instance is just as angry gritty and loud as it is on a set of over ear cans The stock tuning is fine but I personally preferred the Audiophile sound preset which emphasizes treble and mids Master amp Dynamic says it optimized the microphone and sensor placement of its ANC setup on the MW with new adaptive noise blocking algorithms for improved performance The company offers three presets ーMax ANC All Day ANC and Adaptive ANC ーwith two designed for high and low noise settings with the third built to automatically adjust to environmental changes I found the Max option the best at combating distractions overall but the company has been clear that it impacts battery life What s more all three struggle to keep up at volumes below percent with things like white noise machines and human voices are ever present below percent Call quality and ambient soundThe company touts a new AI enhanced voice setup for calls that employs six microphones and offers wind reduction to keep you sounding your best Every earbud maker claims to provide pristine performance and almost all of them fall short The MW does a great job cutting down on background noise but the overall clarity isn t as natural as M amp D brags It s fine for casual chats but you ll want something better for your voice and video calls at work You ll want to switch to one of the MW s three ambient sound modes to keep yourself from getting overly shouty The company s app does include the ability to pipe in your voice here via Sidetone but you don t get the full effect if you stay in ANC mode I found the Voice preset the best of the three ambient modes for both calls and keeping tabs on my surroundings but there s a more general Natural option as well as an enhanced Awareness tuning M amp D s transparency mode isn t as natural sounding as on Apple s AirPods Pro but it s above average Battery lifePhoto by Billy Steele EngadgetMaster amp Dynamic has extended the battery life on the MW by two hours over the MW Sport when you have ANC on With noise cancelation turned off you ll get four more hours than that model That s and hours compared to and hours There s also an additional two hours in the charging case up to hours as opposed to the MW Sport s Thanks to a quick charge feature the MW can give you two hours of use in just five minutes hitting percent in minutes During my test with the All Day noise canceling setting enabled and volume at around percent the MW only lasted hours That s a higher volume level than I d typically run but these earbuds are also quieter than most of the competition You have to listen to them cranked up M amp D says the hour figure is an average of run times in various scenarios and codecs at a volume just over percent That level just wasn t loud enough for me While it s disappointing to not hit the stated number hours is still at the top end of most premium earbuds these days Sony manages eight out of its flagship model while Bose gets six both are with ANC on The competitionSony s WF XM remain our top pick for best wireless earbuds You can find better ANC performance from Bose and slightly better sound quality from Sennheiser but Sony is a close second in both What gives the XM the edge is Sony s continued ability to put a ton of useful features on its earbuds the sum of which no other company does Things like Speak to Chat automatic pausing for conversations automatic sound adjustments based on activity or location and DSEE Extreme upscaling that keeps Sony s audio chops near the best you can buy They re Sony s most expensive earbuds yet but they re still less than the MW Bose s new QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are also worth a look They re cheaper than the MW at and support Bose s unique take on spatial audio that doesn t require specially created content The design is nearly identical to the QuietComfort Earbuds II but that s okay since that shape is a lot more comfy than the previous iteration Plus the company s stellar noise canceling setup is on the QC Ultra model which is really the star of the show Wrap upWith the MW Master amp Dynamic makes tweaks to a familiar formula with the most significant changes coming the sound profile and customization options Ambient sound mode is improved and the convenience of multipoint Bluetooth that works well can t be overstated However ANC performance is just okay and overall call quality is average Lovers of a more natural sound profile and premium materials will be happy with these but you can get more for less money elsewhere if those are your primary concerns This article originally appeared on Engadget at

Today, international travel and lifestyle brand TUMI announces an exciting collaboration with premium audio brand Master & Dynamic. The first launch of this multi-year partnership unveils a pair of state-of-the-art noise-canceling earphones, featuring TUMI's iconic 19 Degree design details. A seamless blend of engineering precision and artistic expression, this collaboration effortlessly combines the best of both brands. "Our customers expect the very best from TUMI, which is why we've partnered with Master & Dynamic—a brand renowned for crafting premium, high-quality audio products," said TUMI Creative Director Victor Sanz. "This collaboration brings together two seemingly distinct worlds that, in reality, complement each other perfectly. When the iconic contours of 19 Degree combine with the superior engineering of Master & Dynamic, the result is not just an elevated piece of tech—it's a work of art." Read full story

Today, international travel and lifestyle brand TUMI announces an exciting collaboration with premium audio brand Master & Dynamic. The first launch of this multi-year partnership unveils a pair of state-of-the-art noise-canceling earphones, featuring TUMI's iconic 19 Degree design details. A seamless blend of engineering precision and artistic expression, this collaboration effortlessly combines the best of both brands. "Our customers expect the very best from TUMI, which is why we've partnered with Master & Dynamic—a brand renowned for crafting premium, high-quality audio products," said TUMI Creative Director Victor Sanz. "This collaboration brings together two seemingly distinct worlds that, in reality, complement each other perfectly. When the iconic contours of 19 Degree combine with the superior engineering of Master & Dynamic, the result is not just an elevated piece of tech—it's a work of art." Read full story

Today, international travel and lifestyle brand TUMI announces an exciting collaboration with premium audio brand Master & Dynamic. The first launch of this multi-year partnership unveils a pair of state-of-the-art noise-canceling earphones, featuring TUMI's iconic 19 Degree design details. A seamless blend of engineering precision and artistic expression, this collaboration effortlessly combines the best of both brands. "Our customers expect the very best from TUMI, which is why we've partnered with Master & Dynamic—a brand renowned for crafting premium, high-quality audio products," said TUMI Creative Director Victor Sanz. "This collaboration brings together two seemingly distinct worlds that, in reality, complement each other perfectly. When the iconic contours of 19 Degree combine with the superior engineering of Master & Dynamic, the result is not just an elevated piece of tech—it's a work of art." Read full story

Today, international travel and lifestyle brand TUMI announces an exciting collaboration with premium audio brand Master & Dynamic. The first launch of this multi-year partnership unveils a pair of state-of-the-art noise-canceling earphones, featuring TUMI's iconic 19 Degree design details. A seamless blend of engineering precision and artistic expression, this collaboration effortlessly combines the best of both brands. "Our customers expect the very best from TUMI, which is why we've partnered with Master & Dynamic—a brand renowned for crafting premium, high-quality audio products," said TUMI Creative Director Victor Sanz. "This collaboration brings together two seemingly distinct worlds that, in reality, complement each other perfectly. When the iconic contours of 19 Degree combine with the superior engineering of Master & Dynamic, the result is not just an elevated piece of tech—it's a work of art." Read full story

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