You get a premium feel, great sound quality and sufficient noise cancelling.
However, the weak EQ and an underperforming app are letdowns.
And how much would you be willing to pay for a pair of ANC headphones that did all this?
How about 128 bucks?
Let’s find out how they stack up against thebest wireless headphones.
Either all black or all white, the TAH8506 will comfortably sit alongside your existing wardrobe.
That feeling extends to the build quality too, with no rattling or cracking, even from vigorous headshaking.
Philips TAH8506 review: Controls
Physical inputs are minimal with just three buttons adorning the right can.
An ANC toggle, a voice assistant button, and the off/on button.
I found the touch controls both intuitive and responsive, with a swift double-tap reliably enabling or pausing playback.
Similarly, I found placing my palm over the cup to momentarily mute audio output proved consistently helpful.
The TAH8506 currently only supports four different EQ presets with space for a fifth customizable EQ setting.
I also found switching between presets could introduce stuttering during playback.
With ANC on I found traffic noise greatly reduced thanks to the 4-microphone ANC configuration.
Theres a solid implementation of multipoint here too, granting Bluetooth connections to two devices simultaneously.
The TAH8506 supports wired connections and includes a 2.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable in the box.
A dog barking thirty meters away shouldnt force me to repeat myself while Im on the phone.
Whether youre looking for soulful vocals, crunchy vocals or pulsing bass youll be well served.
Individual instruments on tracks like Weird Fishes from Noordpool Orchestra are easily identifiable.
Its a magical experience and a great achievement from the TAH8506s 40mm dynamic drivers.
Thankfully the standard setup more than delivers a satisfying droney shake.
