Miami headphones offer comfort, block outside sounds

Earlier this year, Urbanista launched the Miami, active noise-canceling wireless over-the-head headphones.

No matter how good the audio is from any headphones, comfort is critical. Without a good feel and fit, it doesn’t matter how good the audio is. Urbanista has given the Miami headphones the theme “Designed for Life in Motion,” and instantly when you have the headphones on your head, the comfort of the smooth cushioned shells produces a custom fit and feels great.

The Miamis have all the necessary features needed at a budget-friendly price.

This includes active noise canceling, Bluetooth 5.0, up to 50 hours (750 mAh) battery life playtime, 40 hours with ANC on. They charge via USB-C and play with ambient sound mode and on-ear detection. With the help of built-in sensors, this pauses the music when the headphone is removed from your head.

Everything is controlled with the on-ear controls for power, sound modes, volume and track selections.

Inside each ear cup is a 40 mm driver, producing a nice, heavy but not head-pounding bass sound. This worked great for all types of playlists as well as some talk radio.

The adjustable Miamis have a brushed aluminum look. They are available in four Miami-inspired colors: pearl white, midnight black, ruby red and teal green.

The active noise canceling mode blocks outside sounds, street noise or other distractions. With ambient sound mode, important sounds are filtered in, keeping you alert to the environment around you.

Each ear cups folds flat, to fit in the included hard zippered travel case with the included auxiliary cable, airline adapter and a USB Type C charging cable.