We really appreciate SoundMagic thanks to products like the SoundMagic E11BT and SoundMagic E80D headphones. But while the company makes a wide range of headphones and earphones that punch way above their price point, there's been one major gap in the range to date: over-ear headphones with active noise cancellation (ANC). So we're pleased to see the new SoundMagic P58BT ANC, which fill that gap in style.
These headphones don't just feature active noise cancellation. They're also good for gaming and watching videos thanks to their Game Mode, a low-latency mode that eliminates the usual Bluetooth lag. But of course, what matters most is how they sound, and there are plenty of reasons to be happy about that.
SoundMagic P58BT ANC: key features and price
The P58BT ANC feature 40mm drivers with a large neodymium iron boron magnet, precision-engineered magnetic components, and a composite vibrating diaphragm that SoundMagic says delivers accurate, spacious sound. The ANC here is hybrid with Full ANC, Transparency, and Adaptive modes and offers up to 28dB noise reduction, and there’s CVC noise reduction on the microphones for clear calls.
The design of the P58BT is quite different from most other over-ear headphones, including the company’s existing models. They have a slightly angled oval shape, which SoundMagic says offers much greater comfort during extended listening sessions. The company also claims that the silicone bands and ear cushions are not only sweat and water resistant but also makeup resistant, which is handy, and they’ve been designed to be comfortable for glasses wearers too. At 305g, they’re fairly light for their size.
The Bluetooth version is 5.3 with multipoint pairing and you can expect up to 60 hours with active noise cancellation off and 35 hours with it on. The package also includes an audio cable for wired listening and the obligatory USB-C for charging.
There are two color options: Black and Platinum Silver.
The new SoundMagic P58BT ANC are available now from Amazon and other selected retailers in the UK and EU for £79.99/€79.99. US pricing and availability to be confirmed soon.