[unifutomaki]

Hi everyone! I couldn't find a thread for these so I decided to make one of my own

The Technics AZ60 was launched at the end of 2021 and is positioned as Technics' flagship TWS product. Pricing tends to be on par with its high-end competitors - think the likes of the Sony WF-1000XM4 and Sennheiser Momentum 3 - but I think it more than earns its asking price based on sound quality and feature set.

Notable features:

• Active noise cancellation with ambient mode
• Codec support: SBC, AAC, LDAC
• Bluetooth multi-point up to 10 devices (e.g. it can maintain an active connection to both your phone and tablet at the same time)
• Compact charging case and lightweight fit
• 7 pairs of included eartips
• Non-infuriating touch controls (customisable in app)
• Table stakes: IPX4 water resistance, 4 MEMS microphones per side

Sound impressions

• W-shaped sound signature
• Punchy low-end with a slight mid-bass emphasis; discernable slam
• Excellent clarity and detail, especially in the mids
• Treble energy surpasses what the XM4 can provide but doesn't come across as overly bright or harsh
• Wide soundstage (especially for a pair of TWS IEMs)

Usability impressions

• Multipoint works as advertised and is very stable. The switch between audio sources is pretty much seamless.
• I haven't noticed any signal drop-outs.
• Battery life is excellent, and easily meets the estimates provided by Technics (7 hours on AAC with ANC on)
• Very comfortable. My ears do not feel at all sore even after wearing them for hours.

Overall, I think the Technics AZ60 are extremely underrated and deserve much more attention, especially if you are in the market for an audiophile-quality set of TWS IEMs.