Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE Headphones
Verdict
The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE are a standout choice around $300 if you want true hi-fi sound, long-wearing comfort and huge battery life without paying flagship prices. Their punchy bass, clear mids, wide immersive soundstage and improved headband comfort make them easy to wear and easy to love, while build and styling feel more premium than many rivals from Sony and Bose.
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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Active noise cancellation effectiveness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Reviews describe the P100 SE’s noise cancelling as solid and effectively class-leading for the price, delivering strong noise reduction while still pairing with exceptionally long battery life.
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Midrange clarity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Reviews 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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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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Sound quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.9Reviews 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 4.5Listeners 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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aptX ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5The P100 SE continue to support aptX Lossless and aptX Adaptive, giving listeners higher-quality wireless audio that suits their hi-fi-oriented tuning and keeps them competitive with other premium wireless headphones.
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Design and Aesthetics ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2Design 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.
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App ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0The refreshed Melomania app keeps controls familiar while adding a prominent DynamEQ toggle and updated visuals, making it straightforward to adjust ANC and sound modes.
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Spatial audio ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0The 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.
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Weight comfort ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Listeners say the P100 SE feel marginally lighter and better balanced across the crown than the originals, reducing the sense of weight on the head during longer listening sessions.
Cons
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Bluetooth connectivity stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0Some reviewers note initial pairing complications when using the P100 SE alongside the original P100 on the same devices, although once paired the wireless connection is generally stable in everyday use.
