The MW75 headphones are a great value for the money. They use high-end materials and have a great build quality. They are also very comfortable, making them perfect for long hours of listening.
Master & Dynamic MW75 review: Design
The headband and earpads of the MW75 vary in color between the Gunmetal/Black Leather, Silver Metal/Grey Leather, Silver Metal/Brown Leather, and Black Metal/Black Leather colorways. Although I prefer the brown leather version, I wouldn’t turn down the silver one either. The earcups have tempered glass on their exterior face and are composed of lightweight, strong aluminium. The large earpads have a plush, cushioned sensation thanks to a memory foam and lambskin blend. Although the use of lambskin will undoubtedly turn off vegans, their appearance is beautiful. ..
The earpads are comfortable and have good sealing qualities; however, the seal can be tightened using the adjustable headband. The MW75 can be collapsed, but it can also be stored in a knapsack or designer bag.
Master & Dynamic MW75 review: Comfort
The MW75 earphones are made of durable materials and have a beautiful appearance. The aluminum earcups, yokes, and hinges are made of high-quality materials that are tempered glass on the outside and memory foam wrapped in lambskin on the inside. The earpads and headband are also made of high-quality materials. It is not too strong to call this indulgent.
The build quality of the MW75 is undeniable; everything that should move moves with precise damping, and everything that shouldn’t just doesn’t. Despite being large headphones, the MW75 weigh 338g, which is not particularly heavy and makes it easy to become comfortable wearing them. Once they are in place, they remain pleasant for a considerable amount of time, and the thickly padded earpads outlast many alternative designs in their ability to keep your ears from overheating.
Master & Dynamic MW75 review: Connectivity
If you’re looking for the ideal pair of wireless over-ear headphones to make your return to flying more relaxing and enjoyable, the $400 Sony WH-1000XM5 is still your best option. However, if you’re all in on the Apple ecosystem and value effortless wireless connectivity (plus having quick access to the occasionally helpful Siri), the $550 AirPods Max are the way to go. ..
The MW75 headphones are a high-end pair of headphones that have an ANC feature that outperforms both Sony and Apple. Despite the high-end polish, this does make the high price tag more difficult to defend. Premium build materials that can last for decades don’t matter as much as they did when Master & Dynamic was founded because the technology inside a pair of headphones will likely be outdated in a few years. This is in contrast to the 60+ year old analogue headphones that served as the company’s inspiration.
Master & Dynamic MW75 review: Noise cancelling
The Master & Dynamic QuietComfort 25 In-Ear Headphones have a battery life of up to 32 hours and proximity sensors will automatically cease playback if they are taken off. You can playback for six hours on a 15-minute rapid charge. Even while this reviewer personally favours the actual volume dial that Master & Dynamic utilised on its MG20s, the on-body controls, which include volume up and down, play/pause, on/off, ANC and Bluetooth, are conveniently accessible. Additionally, there is adjustable auto power off.
The Bluetooth 5.1 connection is impressive and the range is 100 feet. The multipoint capability is also a great feature, allowing you to switch between devices without having to pair them again.
Master & Dynamic MW75 review: Audio performance
The Master & Dynamic MW75 is one of those items that combines high-quality functionality with status symbolism and substance. That does not imply that they are unworthy. In fact, I can’t think of anything that was executed incorrectly. These headphones are top-notch. They are simply exceedingly expensive. ..
The biggest barrier to purchasing headphones is the price. Audiophiles and those who enjoy spending a lot of money on their music may be more hesitant to spend this much on headphones. Additionally, audiophiles could have negative opinions of a certain set of headphones because they are expensive.
Call performance
The MW75 headphones have 40mm beryllium drivers, eight microphones (four for active noise cancellation; the other four are for voice calling), Bluetooth 5.1 support, the ability to pair multiple devices at once, and support for Qualcomm aptX, AAC, and SBC Bluetooth codecs. The two EQ adjustments that may be configured in the companion app for iOS and Android can also be used.
The app has a number of uses. First of all, it provides a second way to modify important settings like ANC and ambient modes. Additionally, EQ presents are available for selection, but no personal personalization is provided. The headphone’s auto-off time may also be configured using the app, with options including 30 minutes, an hour, three hours, and never. When available, software updates are also displayed in the app. Updates for apps are put in place remotely.
Battery and charging
The MH40, Master & Dynamics’ initial set of over-ear headphones, was the inspiration for the MW75. The New York-based business has since improved its over-ear formula with the introduction of the MW50 and MW65, as well as two lines of true wireless earbuds: the MW07 and MW08. We originally evaluated those back in 2017, and since then, the brand has released the MW50 and MW65.
The MW75 are M&D’s premium over-ear option that enhance the noise cancelling found on the MW65 by adding an adaptive component, stream audio more efficiently, and improve connectivity. When noise cancellation is turned on, battery life increases from 24 to 28 hours, while turning it off completely reduces listening time to about 32 hours.
Master & Dynamic MW75 review: Final words
The Master & Dynamic MW75 are a superb pair of wireless headphones, but they fall short of the “must have” threshold. One of the reasons for this is cost, however even if the price is only a slight inconvenience for you, much less expensive headphones perform better at noise cancellation. However, you do get one of the more fashionable pairs of headphones on the market, superb sound quality, and wireless performance for the price.
