The absurd Dyson air-purifying headphones will cost $949 in the United States

Photo Credit: The Verge The Dyson Zone, the world's most talked-about pair of noise-canceling headphones, will be available for purchase at 11 a.m. ET on April 27 if you've been patiently waiting for that chance. The headphones, which also function as a portable air purifier, go on sale in the US at that time. The most expensive phones are the ear (face?). Depending on the retailer you choose, you can purchase the Dyson Zone in one of three color combinations. While the versions in Satin Silver/Ultra Blue and Ultra Blue/Prussian Blue will be sold in stores, the Prussian Blue/Bright Copper version will only be offered online through Dyson's website. The Dyson Zone headphones are unique on their own, yet they still fall into the category of various wireless can designs we've seen previously. You're sure to draw notice whether you're minding your own business on the train or simply strolling along the sidewalks if you add the magnetically attached air purifier "visor." [caption id="attachment_165325" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] The Verge[/caption] Even though the visor appears to be a filtration system, it is really a delivery method for the air that has been cleaned. The real job is done by "precision-engineered" compressors located in each earcup, which suck air through dual-layer filters before delivering two streams of clean air into your nose and mouth through the visor. According to Dyson, electrostatic filters (which last about a year before needing to be replaced) collect 99% of particles and gases that are most commonly found in urban air pollution, such as NO2, SO2, and O3. Thanks to an integrated sensor, the companion MyDyson app allows you to change the airflow speed and view the NO2 levels of the surrounding air. The software allows you to adjust the EQ, access various settings, and choose between transparency and isolation (noise-canceling) mode for audio. Battery life is outstanding if you only use the Zone for music and active noise cancellation (ANC), at up to a claimed 50 hours. Instead, use the "low flow" air purification option if you wish to breathe easily. Also Read: Dyson Zone: Pricing and Launch Dates Confirmed It's difficult to predict how successful Dyson's ANC system will be, especially when two air compressors are running just above your ears. On paper, though, it appears to be effective, boasting eight noise-cancelling microphones and a reported 38 decibel decrease in sound. Sadly, while providing a high-resolution audio Bluetooth codec, Dyson picked LHDC instead, despite the fact that only a few smartphones actively support it. SBC or AAC will have to suffice for everyone else. Please take a selfie wearing one of these strange devices and email it to me if you decide to purchase one. I would like to recognize your bravery and dedication to clean air.