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Denmark-based AIAIAI continues its line of high-end, modular headphones with the TMA-2 HD Wireless, a new flagship built for detailed, precise sound. Though some of the components have been previously available, the TMA-2 HD Wireless represents a new “preset” headphone configuration highlighting the capabilities of AIAIAI’s latest speaker unit with Bio-cellulose diaphragm and over-ear cushions made from Alcantara material over memory foam.
My review unit came with both the wired and wireless bands — AIAIAI product numbers H04 and H05, if you’re looking to build your own — with one set of speakers (S05) and earpads (E08) to swap between them. Switching between configurations was simple, involving only disconnecting a cable from each speaker and re-attaching on the other headset. The 1.5-meter Triad hi-fi cable allows plenty of movement when using the wired set, though for my personal use, I found myself gravitating more often toward the Bluetooth setup, which makes use of the aptx HD coded for 24-bit audio comparable to CD quality.
The modularity of the TMA-2 line is its major differentiator, and the introduction of the wireless band demonstrates the benefit of this approach. AIAIAI has been producing modular headphones since 2015, so it already has a user base hungry for upgrades and personalized listening experiences. The…
