Urbanista Copenhagen

Verdict

Whereas the Urbanista Copenhagen earbuds don’t supply as a lot depth as another choices available on the market, they’re an honest decide in the event you’re after strong audio, dependable battery life and an awesome wi-fi connection at an inexpensive worth.

Introduction

The Urbanista Copenhagen are a modern pair of earbuds, taking inspiration from its namesake metropolis.

I at all times regard inexpensive earphones with a little bit of trepidation, as you possibly can by no means be certain if compromising on worth may have a detrimental affect on the audio high quality. This isn’t the case with the Copenhagen buds, as they handle to supply a balanced general expertise – even in the event you do want the companion app to get them to their full potential.

However with out the high-end options of a few of their contemporaries, are these earphones actually value it?

Design

• Very comparable design to the Urbanista Seoul
• Minimalist model
• IPX4 water resistance

The Urbanista Copenhagen case has an identical design to the Urbanista Seoul, sporting an oval form and matte exterior, with the Urbanista branding clearly stamped on the entrance. The one variations are the shiny end on the branding and the relocation of the USB-C charging port from the underside to the facet of the case.

The case homes 4 small LED lights on the entrance, with every signifying 25% of battery life. Whereas I appreciated this function at first, I discovered the lights too small and inconspicuous to depend on as an indicator of how a lot cost the earbuds had left. I often deferred to checking the companion app as an alternative.

Whereas the design is modern and mature, I’d have most well-liked a extra dramatic look, as from afar, the case appears to be like virtually like a small paperweight or pebble. The Dusty Pink and Sage Inexperienced colourways are additionally out there, and look much more thrilling to me, however that’s simply private choice.

Contained in the charging case, you’ll discover the pairing button alongside the 2 buds, which sport a stemmed design. Since I’ve smallish ears, these match me very properly – a lot better than the silicon ideas discovered on earbuds just like the GravaStar Sirius Professional, and I used to be capable of put on them throughout yoga with none points.

The hinge on the charging case feels flimsy, and I don’t suppose it will take a lot for it to snap proper off. However general, these buds fared properly on the go, and withstood a number of tumbles to the ground in addition to being hauled round loosely in a backpack with out scratching or breaking.

With a water resistance ranking of IPX4, the Copenhagen can face up to water splashes from any course. I didn’t discover any interference or drop in audio high quality whereas strolling within the rain, and I imagine these buds would be capable to deal with a sweaty exercise or two as properly.

In contrast to the Urbanista Seoul, I used to be impressed with the contact controls on the Copenhagen. For instance, you possibly can pause your music by tapping twice on both of the buds. Going into the Urbanista companion app – which I’ll contact on additional within the subsequent part – permits some customisation choices for the lengthy faucet. Whereas the controls weren’t as fluid as on my Apple AirPods (2019), they have been nonetheless very efficient and easy sufficient to grasp out of the field.

Options

• Companion app
• Stable battery life
• Unbelievable wi-fi connection

The Urbanista Copenhagen earbuds might be paired up with the Urbanista Audio app – out there on each iOS and Android – which gives a few customisation choices. You possibly can customise the contact controls on every bud, nonetheless, they’re restricted to activating voice management, turning down the amount, or doing nothing.

The EQ presets are a bit of extra different, however I’d have most well-liked a extra personalised strategy that might give me the chance to regulate the audio in the identical vein as within the Cleer+ companion app for the Cleer Roam NC earbuds.

My favorite EQ settings within the Urbanista app have been undoubtedly Treble Enhance and Balanced, as I discovered that these labored greatest with most genres and helped to raise the audio. The Speech and Bass Enhance modes have been essentially the most disappointing, as they favoured an ethereal strategy that tended to outshine the vocals and dilute numerous the element.

Whereas the app is value downloading, Urbanista ought to develop on it additional to make it extra integral to the expertise of utilizing the earbuds. Whereas it was helpful for checking the battery life and altering the EQ presets, the app’s limitations have been irritating, and I used to be disenchanted to see that you need to manually transfer by the presets each time you need one thing new.

Urbanista claims the Copenhagen has a 32-hour battery life, with 6 hours of cost within the buds themselves and a further three expenses within the case. The battery life right here was dependable, and I obtained by a number of practice journeys without having to achieve for an influence outlet.

Preserving the buds topped up was additionally made simpler by the battery being displayed within the app, because the small indicator lights on the case have been too uninteresting to attract my consideration.

The Urbanista Copenhagen boast a improbable wi-fi connection, with the audio staying steady in busy-signal areas. Pairing these earbuds with units like my iPhone 13 Professional, Nintendo Swap and varied laptops additionally labored seamlessly because of the Bluetooth 5.2 help. I by no means encountered random pairing with different units throughout use, which was a problem with the Urbanista Seoul.

Because the Copenhagen buds don’t include ANC, I didn’t count on them to be that efficient in significantly noisy environments. Whereas they have been no match for my London Underground journeys, they have been serviceable once I was within the workplace or doing my purchasing, blocking out sufficient noise to maintain me from getting distracted.

Sound High quality

• A number of EQ presets to select from
• Balanced audio aided by sure presets
• Soundstage might be nice

I used to be disenchanted with the Default presets on the Urbanista Copenhagen. Repair This by The Colourist sounded flat and the vocals appeared distinctly separated from the instrumentals, making a little bit of a disconnect. Switching over to the Treble Enhance mode massively improved this: the vocals have been pushed ahead, the soundstage turned broader, and I used to be capable of decide up on small particulars within the music that weren’t there earlier than.

I had an identical expertise with I Bear in mind Summer season by Gene Harris. Whereas the Default mode was not as isolating, switching to the Balanced mode gave the music far more character. The music turned extra recognisable, and I might single out the bass and drum snare from the piano, making a extra satisfying and fluid expertise.

I don’t suppose these earphones have a selected choice for top or low frequencies. Most songs sounded balanced however by no means delved very deep into the bass or treble notes, in contrast to the punchy – albeit inconsistent – emphasis on bass from the OneSonic BXS-HD1.

Whereas this depth may very well be discovered on a costlier pair of earbuds, the audio right here is straightforward to love. The extra I performed round with the EQ presets, the fonder I grew of the Copenhagen.

The pair have been dynamic, with an excellent distinction between quiet and loud notes. The crescendo on the finish of World’s Smallest Violin by AJR was steady, which resulted in an lively ambiance, though these buds have been extra reserved with this music in contrast with the expertise on my AirPods (2019).

Growing the amount additionally gave the Urbanista Copenhagen more room to create an in depth and dynamic sound, as Numb Little Bug (Piano Model) by Em Beihold had a broader soundstage and extra emphasis on the low-frequency notes.

Total, the default audio from these earphones is nothing to get enthusiastic about. However they present much more character as soon as you start utilizing the EQ presets. Whereas it was cumbersome to maintain checking in with the app each time I related the buds to my cellphone, the outcomes I had have been at all times extra nuanced, energetic and customarily extra satisfying.

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For the worth, these are a worthy and reliable pair of earphones. Simply make certain to obtain the Urbanista Audio companion app to listen to them at their greatest.

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