RHA MA750 Wireless In-Ear Monitor Review

1. Introduction2. Unboxing and First Look3. Testing4. Closing Thoughts5. View All Pages

Since its inception in 2011, Glasgow-based audio company RHA has been manufacturing earphones with a focus on impressive sound quality and premium design. The MA750 Wireless definitely fits that brief thanks to its generous use of metal across the build, as well as its implementation of RHA's acclaimed 560.1 driver. At £150, could this be the perfect set of wireless IEMs?

With plenty of other features to boot – including an IPX4 sweat/splashproof rating, 12-hour battery life and support for aptX – the RHA MA750 Wireless looks like a very capable unit. We test it out and tell you everything you need to know.

Specification

• Drivers: Model 560.1
• Frequency Range: 16 – 22,000Hz
• Battery: 12 hours
• Compatible Codecs: AAC, aptX, SBC
• Pairing: NFC / Bluetooth
• Sweatproof: IPX4
• Remote & Mic: Universal, 3-button
• Weight: 41g
• Manufacturer's Warranty: 3 Years

The RHA MA750 Wireless ships in a very simple but easy-on-the-eye box, with a picture of one ear bud on the front.

Inside, a wealth of accessories are included. We find: 2x product manuals, 1x USB-C cable, 1x carry pouch, and then no less than 9 pairs of replacement ear tips, including 2 foam pairs.

Getting our first look at the device itself, my attention was immediately drawn to the amount of metal RHA has used – stainless steel is found in almost every area and it gives the MA750 Wireless both a premium look and feel.

It also becomes obvious that the device makes use of a rubber neckband, which RHA calls a ‘SecureFlex' cable. The MA750 Wireless as a whole is also impressively light at just 41g.

Moving on, at the base of each side of the neckband, we find two little protruded nubs, each capped with stainless steel. Presumably, each little nub holds a battery cell. The protrusion on the right-hand side of the neckband is also home to the power input – for which RHA should be commended for using a USB-C connector – as well as the power button and a status LED.

A small in-line controller is also fitted to the right-hand ear piece's cable. This is again plated with stainless steel, and houses volume control as well as one ‘universal' button which can be used for play/pause or for answering calls.

Lastly, coming to the ear buds themselves, these are again finished with stainless steel and they look great. The steel is also magnetised so the two earpieces can snap together.

Each earpiece also sports an integrated ear hook as the MA750 Wireless is designed to loop over the back of your ear and then into the ear canal, providing a snug fit.To test the MA750 Wireless, I used the device for almost a month – listening to music, watching videos and playing games on my phone.

Build quality and comfort

Starting off with overall build quality, the MA750 Wireless is undoubtedly the most well-built set of in-ear headphones I've ever used. The copious amount of stainless steel used throughout the build creates a premium feel to the device, and it also helps the MA750 Wireless look really good as well.

The silicon neckband is also quite light and is very flexible, and I have absolutely zero concerns about overall build quality.

In terms of comfort, I found the pre-attached ear tips gave me the best seal and caused me no discomfort at all while in my ears. The ear hooks worked very well too, though I would occasionally snag my glasses if I took an earpiece out – though this obviously won't effect everybody.

My biggest – and probably sole – issue with the overall design is to do with the in-line remote. I appreciate having one, however plating it with stainless steel adds a bit of weight to it, and I found that caused the short wire to be weighed down a bit too much. So, depending on how I was sitting or moving, the right earpiece would occasionally get dragged down a little as a result.

It's not really a major issue, but I think overall ease of use would be improved with a lighter in-line remote. Alternatively, the volume buttons could even be moved to the left-hand protrusion on the neckband in a similar style to the Sennheiser Momentum In-Ear Wireless.

Sound

As with most in-ears, the sound of the MA750 Wireless does depend on the fit you get with the ear buds. I was fortunate and got a perfect fit out of the box, though RHA does include nine pairs of tips for you to try if the pre-attached pair doesn't do the business. I did nearly all of my listening with those default silicon tips.

With that out of the way, the overall sound of the MA750 Wireless is likely to prove divisive. In short, I would describe it as quite a lean, overall slightly bright IEM which has more of a focus on detail retrieval than it does on making the bass really boom.

That's not to say there isn't any bass, it just isn't the overriding focus of the MA750 Wireless. In fact, for me the bass is just about perfect – it is present enough to prevent music sounding tinny, but it is far from overbearing and compliments the mid-range rather than overpowering it.

The mid-range is definitely my favourite aspect of the MA750 Wireless, as it is quite smooth and silky. It's not overly powerful, but it gives vocals and guitars in particular an accurate and true-to-life feel. Because of that, I actually quite enjoyed using the MA750 Wireless while listening to Audible – Stephen Fry's reading of the Sherlock Holmes novels is my current audio book(s) of choice.

Moving up to the high-end, this is perhaps the one area that I'm not too keen on. There is a definite brightness about the MA750 Wireless, and while I usually quite enjoy that, I found this in-ear to be slightly ‘peaky' and sharp. This is only to a certain extent, and it very much depends what you are listening to. Playing some of my favourite metal tracks, for instance, is not a fun experience as the clash of cymbals quickly gets fatiguing. Listening to something more mellow – ‘Fiji Water' by Owl City, for instance – sounds great as there isn't so much emphasis on the treble.

As such, for me, the key question is – what will you listen to? Audio books, acoustic tracks and anything without a whole lot of treble emphasis is going to sound excellent – clear, detailed and pleasing on the ears. Rock, perhaps some hip-hop and EDM may well cause ear fatigue.

Mic and battery

The MA750 Wireless also sports an integrated mic, which makes it very useful for taking calls when you're on the go. You can use the in-line remote to answer calls, too, so there's no need to even take your phone out of your pocket.

On the whole, mic quality is decent. It doesn't really sound any better than a high-quality phone mic, and there is perhaps a hint of additional compression, but my voice comes across clear and strong, so it is definitely a good inclusion.

Lastly, battery life. RHA reckons the MA750 Wireless is capable of 12 hours of battery life, and I would say it's certainly close. In my experience, with volume held at 60%, between 10-11 hours is to be expected, and it doesn't take long for the device to recharge, either. All-in-all, it's a very respectable battery for a pair of wireless earphones.At £149.95, the RHA MA750 Wireless is a capable wireless earphone that impresses across the board.

The amount of stainless steel used across the construction of the unit is the first area that really grabbed my attention – these are definitely more classy than your average pair of Skullcandy in-ears.

The downside to this is the hefty in-line remote. I found it would occasionally drag down on the earpiece due to its weight. Even though it may not look as premium, perhaps a plastic remote would've been the smarter choice.

Sound quality is generally very impressive, however, with a definite focus on producing an airy and lean sound. This means the MA750 Wireless won't be for the bassheads out there, but for someone who values accuracy it could be just the thing.

My only concern with the sound is that it can be a bit fatiguing depending on what you are listening to. The MA750 Wireless is great with spoken word, acoustic music and ambient soundscapes. It's a bit harder on the ears when listening to rock and EDM, though, so if you predominantly listen to anything with a lot of emphasis on the treble, it may be a little too bright.

On the whole, however, the RHA MA750 Wireless is an impressive pair of wireless earphones. At £149.95, you are definitely paying that bit extra for the premium build quality, but I am very confident these will last you a long time. If you want a lean, accurate sound, these are well worth buying.

You can buy a pair from Amazon for £149.95 HERE.

Pros

• Premium look and feel.
• Very comfortable.
• Integrated mic.
• Battery life is good.
• Overall sound is accurate and enjoyable.

Cons

• Can be fatiguing depending on what you're listening to.
• In-line remote is a touch heavy.

KitGuru says: The RHA MA750 Wireless is a very solid wireless earphone – in every sense of the word. Some may find the treble a bit exuberant, but the overall sound is clean and enjoyable.

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