Overview
A couple of weeks ago we reviewed the Able Sound NC200 noise cancelling headphones and this time around it’s the turn of the AirJax Titanium 2 from new UK-based company Atomic Floyd.
Choosing to jump in the deep end of the headphone market during what could optimistically be described as an "economic hiccup" may not seem like the best idea in the world but we’ve got to hand it to the chaps at Atomic Floyd – they’ve taken the task in hand and produced a stunning looking set of around-the-ear style headphones.
Review
Upon arrival we were particularly impressed by how well presented they were, coming in a smart looking box that states "Escape. Take off. Tune out. Leave the world as you know it." – clearly aspirational aims for these headphones.
In the box you will find:
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One pair Atomic Floyd Air Jax Titanium2 headphones
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A step-up adapter
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One small leather carry pouch
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One Allan key
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One Aeroplane adapter
The AirJax are made from patented Titanium2 that allows them to flex and provide a comfortable fit whilst retaining their original angel-wing design, as it happens this turns out to be quite useful as the provided carrying pouch is waaay too firm and at first left us a little worried that they might be getting squashed.
The mini Allan key is included so you can adjust the position of the buds on the stem and once adjusted correctly they seem to stay in place, which is handy as we have no intention of carrying around tools for our headphones!
Also included are rubber sleeves that slip over the earpieces to improve comfort and help keep them in place
Given the attention devoted to the design and packaging of these snappy looking buds we had high hopes for the performance but the proof, as they say, is in the pudding.
The Flexifit Titanium ear hook means that the AirJax sit comfortably and the lightweight design means that they wont weigh heavily during late night listening sessions or on those long train journeys home this Christmas.
Naturally, living in a bustling metropolis the first thing we noticed is that these are most definitely not noise cancelling headphones, but then they never claim to be. This obviously means that you will still be able to hear what’s going on around you if you are in anything more than a moderately noisy environment and so if noise cancellation is paramount then these aren’t the ones for you.
That said, the sound quality that you get from them is very good indeed - it’s punchy mids and piercing highs all the way and thankfully this remains to be the case all the way up the volume scale, the AirJax don’t flinch for a second.
Unfortunately they seem to be afflicted with the same problem that lots of other in ear headphones suffer from - a distinct lack of bass. At lower volumes it wasn’t as noticeable but as soon we made them work a bit harder it quickly became clear that these wouldn’t really hit the spot for dance music fans or anyone that likes the bass to boom.
For acoustic music, spoken word, or basically anyone not wanting oodles of bass these are excellent headphones with excellent response and clarity but the bottom end of the range just lacks the punch that you might expect from a pair with a luxury price tag.
Gaj-It Verdict
Design: 9
Usability: 8
Features:7
Value:7
We Say
The AirJax are an incredibly good looking and well designed pair of headphones, and they also come with some useful accessories.
More than that though, they are really comfortable and just don’t budge once you’ve got them properly adjusted - both of which are excellent plus points as these are critical for anyone who uses headphones regularly.
We were impressed by the quality of the sound but the very noticeable lack of bass is a bit of a major let-down for our tastes - particularly as we really liked them aside of this point.
If you have no need nor desire for bass and aren’t bothered by the fact that the AirJax lack noise cancellation then they are a great choice for your next set of cans.
For more information hop over to the Atomic Floyd Website where you can find the AirJax as well as the rest of the range.
One thought on “Review: Atomic Floyd AirJax Titanium2 Headphones”
******DO NOT PURCHASE A SET OF ATOMIC FLOYD’S*****
I purchased a set of earphones from the Atomic Floyd website in January.
Within 6 weeks the sound cut in and out from both speakers and I emailed Atomic Floyd requesting a refund.
The UK dispatcher initially replied stating that they normally offer replacements but for a refund he would have to check with the founder and come back to me.
After 3 weeks of me chasing for an update by email, I have heard no response.
This company are a joke and once they have your money, you are left with a set of earphones that will almost definitely break (due to the ‘cord to straight jack’ design).
Although the website suggests that they are a UK company (prices advertised in Sterling), they appear to be Hong Kong based and there is no ‘real’ customer support.
What a waste of £85