Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE Headphones
Verdict
The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE are an easy top pick around 300 dollars if you want hi-fi sound, epic battery life, and all-day comfort. They lack branded spatial audio modes, but their wide, immersive soundstage and strong build make them feel like mini hi-fi systems on your head. If you want flagship-level performance without paying flagship prices from Sony or Bose, these should be near the top of your list.
Pros
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Battery ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 5.0Reviewers highlight exceptional battery life of around 60 hours with ANC on and up to 100 hours with ANC off, making the P100 SE stand out as one of the longest-lasting wireless headphones in its class.
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Build quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0Reviewers say the P100 SE feel solid and well put together, with materials and construction that punch above typical 300 dollar wireless headphones.
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Soundstage width ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Reviewers note an effortlessly wide, immersive soundstage that makes music and movies feel spacious and enveloping even without dedicated spatial audio modes.
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Volume output ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
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Sound quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8Reviews praise the P100 SE for refined, detailed hi-fi sound that closely matches the much-loved tuning of the original P100, with DynamEQ adding an optional more energetic presentation, and recent testing ranks them among the best-sounding headphones at their price.
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Comfort during long use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.6Comfortable for extended sessions, with the SE’s firmer yet cushier headband easing pressure across the crown so users can wear them for much longer without top-of-head hot spots.
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Bass performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.6Listeners report tight, controlled bass on the neutral tuning, with DynamEQ adding extra low-end punch and impact for a more dynamic sound signature, and recent testing highlights huge bass impact that keeps music exciting without becoming boomy.
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Active noise cancellation effectiveness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
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aptX ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
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Frequency response accuracy ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
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Midrange clarity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Reviews describe well-rounded mids that keep vocals and instruments clear and musical, helping the P100 SE sound full and balanced rather than recessed or shouty.
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Weight comfort ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.2
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Treble clarity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.2Treble is generally clean and detailed on the default tuning, while DynamEQ can push it forward for a brighter presentation, and recent impressions praise the overall clarity as among the best at this price.
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Price value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.1Offers strong overall value around 299 dollars with epic battery life, comfort improvements, and great sound that rival pricier Sony and Bose models, though discounts on the original P100 can still make the older model the cheaper pick.
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App ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
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Transparency mode quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
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Design and Aesthetics ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.8Design changes are intentionally subtle, with minor branding tweaks and an optional blue finish that keep the overall look understated and very close to the original P100, while reviewers also comment that they look cool and suitably premium for the price.
Cons
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Bluetooth connectivity stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0
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Spatial audio ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0The P100 SE lack formal spatial audio features, but reviewers say their naturally wide, immersive stage means most listeners will not miss branded 3D audio modes.
