The Vergecast A quest for the best headphone mics
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Jul 8, 2025 
Greg Stewart, CEO of Ladder, shares insights into building a successful strength training app. He discusses the challenges of catering to diverse user needs, from playlists to coaching styles. The conversation also touches on the competitive landscape with brands like Peloton. Meanwhile, the hosts conduct a lively microphone showdown, testing popular headphone models in a noisy Brooklyn setting, highlighting noise cancellation and clarity. They also delve into the role of AI in fitness summaries, examining user perceptions and the limitations of current technologies.
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Nothing Headphone Mic Test Anecdote
- Andrew Marino tested the Nothing Headphone One mics on a noisy Brooklyn street to assess microphone quality.
- Wearing the headphones backward caused muffled sound and poor mic performance, demonstrating the importance of correct wear.
Sony WH-1000XM6 Mic Clarity Insight
- Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones produce clear voice calls with a natural, boardroom-like sound effect.
- Their 12 microphones improve voice pickup and noise cancellation, enhancing call clarity outdoors.
AirPods Max Allows Background Noise
- Apple AirPods Max mics let in more background noise, making calls sound less compressed but thinner.
- This feature reveals outdoor surroundings, reducing voice call audio quality compared to Sony or Nothing headphones.
