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Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC: In-Ears can be controlled with head movements

Aug 2, 2021

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With the T5 II True Wireless ANC, Klipsch brings the successor to the T5 II True Wireless (test), which has not only been expanded to include active noise suppression, as the name suggests. In addition to control by shaking the head, the digital sound optimization DIRAC HD Sound can also be used.

The digital sound optimization DIRAC HD Sound, which has been adapted to the T5 II True Wireless ANC, fits dynamically adjusts the frequency curve to improve clarity, bass accuracy and vocal intelligibility. The user can decide for himself via the app whether he wants to use this function.

ANC and transparency mode

The active noise suppression is supposed to dampen the environment by up to 35 dB, for which two microphones per earphone are responsible, one directed inwards and one directed outwards (feed-forward and feedback processing). In total, the earphones have a total of six microphones, so that background noise should also be filtered well during calls in order to improve the quality of the voice transmission. A transparency mode is also offered, with which one can consciously pass the surroundings through to the ears via the microphones.

AAC, BT 5.0 and 5.8 mm driver

The dynamic drivers of the T5 II True Wireless ANC measure 5.8 mm on average and offer a frequency response of 10 Hz to 19 kHz. Bluetooth 5.0 is used for radio transmission, multipoint for connecting several devices at the same time in order to be able to switch seamlessly between them is not supported. The again external antenna is intended to improve the signal strength to the end device. SBC and AAC are supported as audio codecs, an HD codec not.

7 hours of running time and wireless charging

< p class = "p text-width">When it comes to battery life, Klipsch promises up to 7 hours without and 5 hours with ANC on a single charge. The earphones can be charged three times via the 76.9 gram metal charging case, which extends the total runtime to 28 or 20 hours. The charging case is charged either via USB-C or wirelessly according to the Qi standard. The battery in the 5.5 gram earphones has a capacity of 50 mAh each, in the charging case 360 mAh.

The earphones are IPX4 protected against splash water and rain or sweat does not harm them.

Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC Bluetooth standard: 5.0 Audio codecs: SBC, AAC Operation: buttons Battery life of the earphones: 7.0/5.0 (ANC) h Battery life with charging case: 28 h Wireless charging: Yes ANC: Yes Single use: yes? IP certification: IPX4 Weight per earphone/only charging case: 5.5/76.9 g USB charging connection: USB-C Dimensions charging case:? ×? ×? mm Price: 349 €

Control also via head movements

When it comes to control, Klipsch not only relies on a button on the earphones, which can also be used to activate digital voice assistants, but also on gesture control with Bragi Moves, which enables operation by nodding or shaking the head. A nod takes calls, a shake of the head jumps one track on. The system should have been trained so well that it still does not lead to unwanted incorrect entries due to normal head movements.

The ANC and the transparency mode can also be linked to certain events via so-called sidekicks in Bragi-OS. The ANC can be switched on automatically when music is played or switch to transparency mode when a call is made.

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As with the predecessor, the new T5 II True Wireless ANC is also available in a special McLaren edition, although this is less unusual than the predecessor. It is characterized above all by the black and orange carbon design and the tire casing of the charging case, which is modeled on the intermediates. In addition, buyers of the McLaren Edition receive a wireless charging pad with two charging coils, on which the earphones and smartphone can be charged at the same time.