We were pleased when Cambridge Audio – a brand better known for its work in the hi-fi-centric field of amplifiers, DACs and network streamers –decided a few years ago to transpose some of that expertise into the hyper-competitive world of wireless earbuds. In a market dominated by Apple, Sony, JBL and a few other major players, it's never easy to find your niche, but in general, we found ourselves impressed with the latest mid-priced Melomania M100's balanced, clean sound and ample feature set.
Now, Cambridge Audio has turned its attention to over-ear headphones for the first time, and it has quite a daunting task to make its mark alongside the established heavyweight rivals from Sony, Bose, Sennheiser and the like. We spent some time with the new Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 headphones at a preview launch event to see whether the British brand's transition into the highly competitive world of premium wireless headphones could end up becoming more than just a flash in the pan.
