Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Cambridge Audio's flagship TWS earbud with Class A/B amplification derived from their CX Series hi-fi amplifiers. Supports aptX Lossless and LDAC via Bluetooth 5.4, with hybrid 6-microphone ANC and up to 39 hours total battery life—punching well above its $149 price class.
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Our Verdict
Class A/B amplification with aptX Lossless and LDAC at $149—exceptional value for budget-conscious producers needing hi-fi codec support.
Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
Pros
- •Class A/B amplification (hi-fi derived, unique among TWS)
- •aptX Lossless + LDAC + aptX Adaptive codecs
- •Hybrid ANC with 6-microphone system
- •39 hours total battery life
- •IPX5 water resistance
Cons
- •LDAC cuts battery life to ~4 hours per earbud
- •ANC not class-leading vs Sony/Bose
- •Less known brand
Specifications
| Driver | 10mm custom recycled Neodymium |
| Amplification | Class A/B (Cambridge Audio hi-fi derived) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
| Battery | 6.5h ANC on / 11h ANC off / 39h total |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 |
| EQ | 7-band adjustable in-app |
Who Is This For?
Best For
- Value-seeking professionals
- Those wanting hi-fi codec support on a budget
- Cambridge Audio fans
Not For
- Maximum resolution seekers
- Those needing best-in-class ANC
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