'Sound superb… try out a pair for yourself; you won’t be disappointed.’
Melomania 1
True Wireless Earphones
- Up to 9hrs earphone playback from a single charge
- Carry Case holds an additional 36hrs (4 full charges)
- Graphene drivers for deep bass & clear treble
- Super Lightweight - just 4.6g per earphone
- Latest Bluetooth 5.0 technology with SBC, AAC and aptX support - up to CD-quality audio
- Award-winning: 'Best wireless earphones under £200' at the latest What Hi-Fi? Awards.
- Available in Black and Stone
'Sound superb… try out a pair for yourself; you won’t be disappointed.’
Great British Sound on the Move
Graphene Enhanced 5.8mm Drivers allied with aptX and AAC audio codecs deliver the immersive audio quality you’ve come to expect from Cambridge Audio. Whether you're an iPhone or Android user, get closer to the detail of every song in your music collection.
Your Music. For Longer
Featuring up to 9 hours continuous playback and an incredible 45 hours between charges, Melomania 1 ensures that your music is on hand when you want it, for as long as you want it.
Lightweight and Comfortable
At only 4.6g each and with a choice of silicone and foam earphone tips provided, we’ve designed Melomania 1 to deliver a fit that ensures both comfort and sound quality.
50 years of Great British Sound in Every Pair
For over 50 years, we’ve worked hard to deliver products that help you to hear your music at it’s very best - with nothing added, nothing taken away. Designed and engineered in London, by the same team responsible for our award-winning hi-fi systems. Immerse yourself in high-quality audio, without inconvenience and hassle of wires.
Bluetooth 5.0 coupled with Qualcomm's state-of-the-art QCC3026 chip technology keeps you connected (wireless up to 9 metres) - even in busy areas.
Melomania 1 uses the latest Qualcomm chip architecture and state-of-the-art Kalimba DSP to support low latency codecs, greatly reducing lip-syncing issues with video content.
A custom fit effectively isolates background noise. Enjoy more of the music you love, without having to pump up the volume.
9 hours of playback becomes 45 thanks to the supplied Melomania 1 compact charging case.
Melomania 1 auto-pairs with your iPhone or Android device straight out of the case, saving time and hassle.
Compatible with Google Assistant and Siri.
IPX5 - Protected to survive a sudden rain shower, or a trip to the gym.
Press reviews
Techradar
United States,
'They certainly outperform the Apple AirPods... These wireless earbuds simply blew us away.'
Rating: 5 Stars
Pocket-Lint
United Kingdom,
'Superb sound, convenience, reliability and an almost stupidly long battery life...'
Daily Beast
United States,
‘Minimalist and clean, they really hit a new and hopefully trend-setting approach to housing Bluetooth headphones.. ...a solid choice.’
The Gadgeteer
United States,
‘The audio quality is among the best among wireless earphones and the build quality is as good as it gets.’
Trusted Reviews
United Kingdom,
'Talented beyond their price... A remarkably accomplished and convincing listen.'
Rating: 5 Stars
MobiFlip
Germany,
'Der Klang der Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 ist gut ausgewogen.'
'The sound of the Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 is really well balanced.'
Forbes
United Kingdom,
'Sound superb… try out a pair for yourself; you won’t be disappointed.’
MobiFlip
Germany,
'Der Klang der Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 ist gut ausgewogen.'
'The sound of the Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 is really well balanced.'
Appgefahren.de
Germany,
'Die mit vier verschiedenen Silikon-Steckern ausgestatteten In-Ears von Cambridge Audio punkten dagegen in der wohl wichtigsten Kategorie: Dem Klang.'
'The in-ears from Cambridge Audio score points in what is probably the most important category: sound.'
GeekDad
United States,
'[V]ery clearly the quality Bluetooth-only alternative to Apple’s AirPods, which they beat in price by $30.'
Shortlist
United Kingdom,
‘The dinky charge case will replenish the battery four times, they sound great and cost significantly less than the other top pairs. What’s not to like?’
The Next Web
United States,
'[T]he Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 is the best set of wireless earbuds I’ve tested yet. The quality is excellent. The ergonomics are fabulous.'
New Atlas
United States,
'...the Melomania 1 true wireless earphones are well worth the US$129.95 asking price – which is a good bit cheaper than a pair of second gen AirPods.'
Hi-Fi Journal
Germany,
'Die kabellosen In-Ear-Kopfhörer konnten eigentlich in allen Disziplinen überzeugen. Es ist tatsächlich echt erstaunlich wie gut dem Hersteller der Einstand in diesem neuen Bereich gelungen ist.'
'The wireless in-ear headphones actually convinced in all disciplines. It's really amazing how well the manufacturer made its debut in this new field.'
The Verge
United States,
'Easy, enjoyable sound [with] flawless wireless performance [and] outstanding battery life from a tiny, sturdy case.’
Rating: 7.5/10
What Hi-Fi?
United Kingdom,
‘A truly exceptional pair of true wireless earbuds.’
Rating: 5 Stars
Mac Life
Germany,
'Mit seinem Debüt in Sachen True-Wireless-Ohrhörer hat das Team von Cambridge Audio ganze Arbeit geleistet.'
'With its debut in true wireless earphones, the Cambridge Audio team has done a great job.'
Caschys Blog
Germany,
'Und so bin ich am Ende auch wirklich davon überzeugt, dass man seine 130 Euro aktuell kaum anderswo sinnvoller in True Wireless Ohrhörer investieren kann als in die Cambridge Audio Melomania 1.'
'At the end of the day I am really convinced that there is no better place to invest your 130 Euro in True Wireless earphones than in the Cambridge Audio Melomania 1.'
MacTech News
Germany,
'Tip-Top! So lässt sich der Auftritt der Melomania 1 im Rewind-Test zusammenfassen.'
'Tip-top! This is how Melomania 1's performance in the rewind test can be summarized.'
The Gadget Flow
United States,
'Wireless earphones are great, but not when they don’t last very long. Enter the Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Bluetooth Wireless Earphones with their nine-hour battery life...' Rating: 4.8/5
Netzpiloten Magazin
Germany,
'Der Hauptfokus liegt bei den Melomania 1 ganz klar auf dem Klang, dort wo er meiner Meinung nach auch liegen sollte. Und in diesem Feld haben die Entwickler bei Cambridge Audio alles richtig gemacht.'
'The main focus of the Melomania 1 is clearly on the sound, where I think it should be. And in this field, the developers at Cambridge Audio have done everything right.'
Connect.de
Germany,
'In der Preisklasse um 130 Euro liefert der Hersteller ganz großes Kino für die Ohren.'
'In the price range around 130 euros, the manufacturer delivers great cinema for the ears.'
The Nitpicker
Germany,
'Willkommen zu dem nächsten Level mit den True Wireless Kopfhörer Melomania 1.'
'Welcome to the next level with the True Wireless headphones Melomania 1.'
AndroidPIT
United Kingdom,
'Build and sound quality [matches] true wireless buds that are quite a lot more expensive.'
Rating: 9/10
Bild.de
Germany,
'Für 130 Euro sind die Melomania 1 der vielleicht beste Preis-Leistungs-Deal in dieser Übersicht. Definitiv eine Empfehlung.'
'For 130 Euros the Melomania 1 is perhaps the best value for money deal in this overview. Definitely a recommendation.'
MobileGeeks
Germany,
'The Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 have quickly become one of our favourite in-ear headphones...'
Rating: 93/100
The details
Bluetooth 5.0, Class 2
Triple-core Processor Architecture: Dual-core 32-bit processor application subsystem & Qualcomm QCC3026 Single-core 120Mhz Kalimba DSP audio subsystem
A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP
aptX™, AAC, SBC
70mS
5.8mm Graphene-enhanced Diaphragm
20Hz – 20kHz
<0.04% @1kHz 1mW
9 Hours (Continuous A2DP Playback)
36 Hours (An Additional 4 Earbud Charges)
45 Hours (9 + 36)
Case: Approx. 15mins/60mins/90mins
Approx. 1 Year
5V, 500 mA (or greater): USB charging (Micro-USB cable supplied)
MEMS with cVc™ Noise Cancellation
96dB SPL at 1kHz
100 Hz to 8 kHz
Yes: Siri (iOS) / Google Assistant (Android)
IPX5 (Water Spray Resistant (Earbuds & Case))
0°C to +40°C / 32°F - 104°F
10 to 80%, Non-condensing
Charging case: 59 x 50 x 22mm; Earphones: 27 x 15mm
Earbud: 4.6g each (9.2g both Earbuds); Charging Case: 37g; Total: 46.2g
Black: Matte UV lacquer; Stone: Matte UV lacquer
Earbuds (2 pcs); Silicone Tips: Small (2pcs) / Medium (2pcs - attached to Earbuds) / Large (2pcs); Memory Foam Tips: Medium (2pcs); Charging Case; Micro-USB Charging Cable (31cm); User Manual (EN, FR, DE, IT, SE, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, JP, KR); Great Fit Earbud Fitting Instructions; Safety Guide; Feedback/Comment booklet; Cambridge Audio Stickers & Brand Booklet
