SUPER-LOW-LATENCY BLUETOOTH HEADPHONES
If you’re finding actors’ mouths aren’t moving in sync with the sound in your headphones, you’re probably going to need one of these cutting-edge lag busters
HYPERX CLOUD MIX
These are designed first and foremost for gaming. However, gaming headphones typically enjoy minimal lag – and thanks to their support for the AptX Low Latency system, the Cloud Mixes are no different. What’s more, their use of dual chamber drivers to deliver a wider, more clearly defined dynamic range makes their sound better suited to movie soundtracks than your average gaming headset. Plus you can detach the gaming mic for clutter free movie nights. $258, hyperxgaming.com
AVANTREE ARIA PRO
The Aria Pros carry that all important Bluetooth 5.0 and aptX Low Latency support and, provided you avoid their oddly distracting active noise cancelling, they produce an immersive, balanced, large and film-friendly sound stage. What’s really great, though, is how comfortable they are during movie marathons by sub-$200 headphone standards, thanks to their lightweight design and the uncannily skin-like texture of
their protein earpads. $159, avantree.com
MEE AUDIO MATRIX CINEMA
As its name suggests, the Matrix Cinemas are a rare example of low latency headphones designed specifically with
movie viewing in mind. Aggressive noise cancelling shuts the outside world out while so-called CinemaEAR processing provides a choice of sound modes – including one that emphasises dialogue, and another bass-rich one for action
films – to create what MEE Audio calls a Cinema For One. $199, meeaudio.com
SENNHEISER CX 350BT
If you’re fond of watching TV in bed or on the move, where massive ear cans aren’t convenient, the Sennheiser CX 350BTs are an excellent in-ear option. They’re comfortable enough to get through even
Titanic without causing any pain; loud, detailed and spacious enough to do justice to Saving
Private Ryan’s beach battle; and responsive enough with their Bluetooth 5.0 and aptX Low Latency support to ensure that
explosions hit hard, not late. $79, sennheiser.com