Urbanista Los Angeles Review: Solar-Powered Headphones That Actually Work

It's a difficult concept to define infinite. It is either infinite or finite. Urbanista's Los Angeles wireless noise-canceling headphones have virtually infinite playtime. This is basically saying that the Los Angeles don't have infinite playtime.
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Urbanista is right to say that Los Angeles is closer than most.

The Urbanista Los Angeles is not particularly notable at first glance. They are discreetly attractive and well finished, much like the Miami wireless headphones. They are named after one of the most beautiful places on Earth, just like every Urbanista product.

The only thing that makes Los Angeles unique is the outside of its headband. Although unique, it is almost infinite. However, the Urbanista are able to use this description right now. Exeger supplies a large strip of Powerfoyle, a material that is integrated into the exterior of the headband. It is a solar cell material that can draw energy from sunlight or lightbulbs in your house. It is always charging and pulling energy regardless of whether headphones are on. It also means that the Urbanista Los Angeles can play for a long time without needing to be charged by the mains. This is a unique selling point.

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It's mostly Urbanista business, despite this bit of engineering brilliance. Los Angeles headphones are sturdy and comfortable, but they don't seem to be able to overwhelm the smaller-headed listener like many other rival models. The build quality of the Los Angeles is excellent, the materials are well chosen, the colors (midnight black and sand) are appealing, and there is a level of tactility that is not common for headphones below 200.

Bluetooth 5.0 is the standard for wireless connectivity. It is sufficient but not cutting-edge. Two 40mm full-range dynamic drivers with full-range sound are used to deliver sound to the (suddenly very low-tech) Urbanista Miami. You have three options for active noise cancellation: off, on or ambient sound. There are also hair-trigger accelerometers which pause the music if you lift the Los Angeles from your head, or even slightly shift them on your ears. The Urbanista control app is a nice way to get rid of the on-ear detection.

It is one of the best-looking headphones control apps, but it has a limited range of capabilities. It has a large display that displays whether the battery is full or empty. You can also switch for three-stage noise cancellation. The physical control button outside the left earcup allows you to set the function of this button. Thats your lot.