Review on 🎧 Teenage Engineering M-1 On-Ear Headset: Ideal for OP-Z Synthesizer and Daisy Chain Headphones by Joe Meyer

Tried so many different headsets while working from home - wired and wireless, on-ear and in-ear, consumer and professional, everyday and audiophile, etc. Without spending a lot on interface modules to spend, there wasn't much choice when it came to headsets. I've been eyeing the M-1 for over a year because I don't know if I need an audio mixing style headset. Then I found a used (almost new) one at a reduced price. So I took it to test. Comfort: I was skeptical about on-ear headphones as they can cause fatigue or discomfort with prolonged use (4-5 conference calls per day, duration 30-60 minutes). I used to use Sennheiser and Jabra headsets (call center style) and in-ear headphones (Razer ifrit) - I switched back and forth to avoid an ear infection. After hours of use with the M-1, you feel a little uncomfortable and sweat a little. However, for an hour-long conversation, it was actually quite comfortable to wear (not that bad at all). This may vary from person to person as we have different head sizes. It has just enough compression feel to keep the headphones firmly in place but not too much force to pinch your ears/head (I wear a 7 1/4 football helmet with a cap). I have to take the headphones off completely and they fit me (again this depends on the size/shape of your head). In general, I was happy with it (lucky!). Sound: The sound quality would be the most positive aspect of the M-1 - rich, not too much bass, somewhat neutral, almost no boost. Well that's what I really like as I'm not a musician. I wanted to hear someone else's voice clean, without any improvements with what smart people have been inventing for years. Simple and clear. Mic quality is decent, not perfect, but good enough for a clear conversation (no distortion, no echo, no hiss, nothing). I think it's a unidirectional mic as it doesn't pick up too much ambient noise. The mic boom is long enough to position the mic in the optimal spot (for me it would be just below my bottom lip so it doesn't pick up too many "p's" and I can sip my coffee with ease). I use this for all communication (computer, tablet, phone) and the audio quality is excellent both inbound and outbound. There is some sound transmission, but acceptable (not as much as open-back headphones). The sound feels weaker than the Grado SR80e (just my personal opinion). Build Quality: Metal frame with ear pads. It looks like an 80's Walkman headset with oddly shaped earcups. The headphones can be folded inwards for carrying. Not very good: The cable is a bit short. I am using a USB audio amplifier (from Razer ifrit as it has a mute button) and it will be fine. If you connect it directly to a laptop or computer, you can only take a sitting position and not stand and move. Another thing I need to look at is the generic button's limited functionality. Seems to work on phone/tablet (pause/play/next/previous) but doesn't work on computer. No problem. All in all, a small, inexpensive work headset with a rich sound and a good microphone - not only for great telephone conferences, but also for music lovers at work. This applies to both music creators and people who work from home and love music! Enjoy!