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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£45
  • Avg. price in US: ~$50
  • Form factor: in-ear
  • Connectivity: wired
  • Battery life: N/A hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Lstn Bowerys review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

4.7

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

4.4

Technical Score

20.0%

6.1

User score

Poor
4.4

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

3.8

Sound

20.0%

2.7

Features

10.0%

7.5

Design

8.0%

7.3

Connectivity

6.0%

4.9

Battery

4.0%

6.4

Calls & Controls

Poor
6.1

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

8.2

User reviews

30.0%

1.3

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.1
(3)
United States
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4.1
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

Good
  • 6.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    9.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    0.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

  • 1.9
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    18.0%

    9.0

    Weight

    16.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    0.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 5.2
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    14.0%

    0.0

    Companion app

  • 7.7
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    9.0

    Weight

    24.0%

    9.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    9.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The LSTN Troubadour is an over-ear headphone distinguished by its eco-friendly construction featuring reclaimed wood housings, such as zebra wood or cherry, and a charitable mission where proceeds support hearing restoration. Key technical specifications include 40mm dynamic drivers, a frequency response of 18Hz to 20kHz, and a sensitivity of 101-103dB, delivered via a 1.2-meter tangle-free nylon cable with a 3.5mm plug. Main characteristics include a form-fitting steel headband, comfortable leather ear pads, and a warm, balanced sound profile with crisp highs and deep lows. Pros of the model are its unique aesthetic, lightweight design, and social impact, while common cons include a relatively narrow sound stage and an inline microphone that struggles in windy or noisy environments.

Technical Specifications of Lstn Bowerys

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

3.8

Sound

20.0%

2.7

Features

10.0%

7.5

Design

8.0%

7.3

Connectivity

6.0%

4.9

Battery

4.0%

6.4

Calls & Controls

4.4
Lstn Bowerys has a technical score of 4.39 points, which is lower than that of 77.6% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

8.2

User reviews

30.0%

1.3

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.1
(3)
United States
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4.1
(3)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

6.1
Lstn Bowerys has a user score of 6.12 points, which is lower than that of 91.8% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.3
Lstn Bowerys has a popularity of 1.3 points, which is lower than 71.3% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.7

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

6.3
Lstn Bowerys has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.3 points, which is lower than 70.8% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

no
Lstn Bowerys does not support active noise cancellation. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

8 mm
Lstn Bowerys uses a driver size of 8 mm, smaller driver size than 96.1% of headphones and equal to 1.7% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Lstn Bowerys uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

20 Hz
Lstn Bowerys reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.6% of headphones and equal to 47.5% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Lstn Bowerys supports a noise-canceling microphone. 54.5% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Lstn Bowerys is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

1
Lstn Bowerys has 1 microphones, more microphones than 25.9% of headphones and equal to 52.2% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

no
Lstn Bowerys does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wired
Lstn Bowerys supports wired connectivity, equal to 52.6% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

N/A
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

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Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Lstn Bowerys does not support EQ customization. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

no
Lstn Bowerys does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

N/A
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

N/A
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

N/A
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

in-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

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Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
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Lstn Bowerys vs the average headphone

  • Clear call microphone
    Lstn Bowerys offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
    What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
    When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Lstn Bowerys offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • Quick mic mute
    Lstn Bowerys includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
    What it is: Ability to mute microphone during calls
    When it matters: When you need to silence the mic quickly during meetings or multiplayer games.

    Importance: LOW

    Lstn Bowerys includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
  • Clear call microphone
    Lstn Bowerys offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • Quick mic mute
    Lstn Bowerys includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.

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Calls & Controls
  • Fixed cable
    Lstn Bowerys has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 32 mm smaller driver size
    Lstn Bowerys has smaller driver size than the average headphone (8 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
  • 4.7 % higher distortion
    Lstn Bowerys has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lstn Bowerys has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • No voice assistant support
    Lstn Bowerys does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 4 years older release date
    Lstn Bowerys was released earlier than the average headphone (2,013 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.
    April 2013
  • 32 mm smaller driver size
    Lstn Bowerys has smaller driver size than the average headphone (8 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
    When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Lstn Bowerys has smaller driver size than the average headphone (8 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.8 mm vs 40 mm
  • 4.7 % higher distortion
    Lstn Bowerys has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    What it is: Percentage of harmonic distortion in audio output
    When it matters: When cleaner sound reproduction matters at louder volumes.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <=1%

    Lstn Bowerys has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.5 % vs 0.3 %
  • No voice assistant support
    Lstn Bowerys does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
    What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
    When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

    Importance: LOW

    Lstn Bowerys does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • Fixed cable
    Lstn Bowerys has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
    What it is: Cable can be removed or replaced
    When it matters: When you care about easier cable replacement, simpler storage, or the option to swap to shorter, longer, or upgraded leads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Lstn Bowerys has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lstn Bowerys has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Lstn Bowerys has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 30.7% lower user score
    Lstn Bowerys has a lower user score than the average headphone (6.12 vs 8.000).
    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Lstn Bowerys has a lower user score than the average headphone (6.12 vs 8.000).6.12 vs 8
  • 6.6% worse value for money
    Lstn Bowerys has worse value for money than the average headphone (6.32 vs 6.736).
    What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
    When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
    Lstn Bowerys has worse value for money than the average headphone (6.32 vs 6.736).6.32 vs 6.74
  • 3.65x less popular
    Lstn Bowerys is less popular than the average headphone (1.27 vs 4.646).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
    Lstn Bowerys is less popular than the average headphone (1.27 vs 4.646).1.27 vs 4.65
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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.1
3 Reviews
United States
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4.1
3 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about Lstn Bowerys?

  • Distinctive handsome design featuring real, handcrafted reclaimed wood (Ebony, Cherry, or Zebrawood)
  • Strong bass performance that is distortion-free even at higher volumes
  • Durable, tangle-resistant nylon-wrapped cable
  • Social impact mission: every purchase helps provide hearing aids to people in need
  • Affordable entry-level pricing for wood-housed earphones
  • Good passive noise isolation reported by some users
  • Includes a functional inline microphone for mobile calls

What customers dislike about Lstn Bowerys?

  • Sound signature can sometimes be overly bass-heavy or 'muddy'
  • Lack of on-cable volume controls (remote is single-button for playback only)
  • High-end treble frequencies are rolled off, lacking 'sparkle' for critical listeners
  • Fit can be inconsistent; some users find the tips uncomfortable or prone to falling out
  • Mid-range can feel buried by the aggressive low-end richness

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10/06/2014
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05/02/2015
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24/07/2013
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30/07/2013
LSTN Bowerys Review

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02/06/2019
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lesnumeriques.com
21/09/2017
Focal Listen Wireless Review: Wireless Audio Performance

Focal Listen Wireless Review Summary The Focal Listen Wireless is a closed-back, over-ear Bluetooth headphone that successfully transitions the brand's wired "Listen" model into the wireless market. Retaining the same bulky plastic chassis and aesthetics as its predecessor, the wireless version updates the earcups with a fingerprint-prone, glossy black finish. For connectivity, it...Read more

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05/10/2017
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