{
  "id": 13128994,
  "title": "You shouldn't have to pay $250 for top-notch sound quality — and the brand-new Cambrige Audio Melomania A100 SE prove it",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/you-shouldnt-have-to-pay-250-for-top-notch-sound-quality-and-the",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-09T12:39:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/cambridge-audio-melomania-a100-se-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 SE earbuds offer a compelling proposition at an affordable price point of $149. These music-focused earbuds prioritize exceptional sound quality and battery life, delivering an impressive 39 hours of playback without ANC. With Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, multipoint pairing, ANC, and wear detection, they stand out as a competitive alternative to wireless audio giants like the Sony WF-1000XM6, Apple AirPods 5, and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds.\n\nThe Melomania A100 SE prioritize warmth, inviting sound quality across various music genres without incorporating AI features. This retro approach brings back the simplicity of truly focusing on music and block out ambient noise. The earbuds display warm, rich sound that is well-suited for all genres tested, with sub-bass coming through energetically and dynamic highs remaining clear and vibrant. The Melomania A100 SE demonstrate excellent accuracy and faithfulness to the original audio, making them a great option for music lovers.",
  "summary": "The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 SE are earbuds unafraid of going back to basics. They sound excellent, look sleek, and are incredibly affordable.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}