
Dyson launches OnTrac headphones with customisable caps and cushions in India
The Hindu
Dyson OnTrac headphones claim up to 55 hours of playtime on two lithium-ion battery cells that are suspended in the headband
Dyson on Monday (September 23, 2024) launched its high-fidelity headphones OnTrac in India. The new Dyson OnTrac features active noise cancellation (ANC), and extends the company’s audio line up to two with Dyson Zone -- launched last year.
The new Dyson OnTrac uses 8 microphones for ANC, sampling external sound 384,000 times per second, and canceling up to 40dB of noise.
The Dyson OnTrac headphones come with 40 mm, 16-ohm neodymium speaker drivers. The headphones reproduce frequencies from 6Hz to 21,000Hz.
Dyson OnTrac headphones claim up to 55 hours of playtime on two lithium-ion battery cells that are suspended in the headband. To switch between ANC on and off, users have to double-tap on either ear cup.
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The headphones can be controlled via MyDyson app for real-time sound tracking that monitors in-ear and external volume. It also allows three custom EQ modes: Bass Boost, Neutral and Enhanced.
The Dyson OnTrac will come in four colourways; CNC Aluminium, Copper, Nickel, and Ceramic Cinnabar, which has a ceramic painted finish.

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