Going fully Wireless IEMs. Too soon? Or are we there yet?

[d3myz]

Got the Bomakers yesterday. They are not lacking in bass at all with a good seal. I do find the treble to be thin/unnatural. I need to stop returning to Amazon so I'd let these go for $30 shipped if anyone is interested.

Dang, I would of bought them, but I just bought some this morning on amazon. Just return them, man. They aren't going to ban you. trust me. I'm returning like 10 things today. 5 or 6 TWS' and some other crap I tested. You just have to keep your buy and keep ratio above the return rate. Buy groceries, candy, flour, chips, jerky etc. there's a LOT of cheap stuff on amazon. My neighbor works for marketing company that helps other companies sell on amazon and that's what he advised. Whatever you need that you typically go to the store to get unless it has a heavy shipping weight is probably the same cost if not cheaper. Hell, I buy my pasta sauce on there sometimes. I'm not in the habit of choosing amazon over my local markets, but I'm just saying, get your buy/return rate up and you'll never have a problem.

 

[Soul_Viper]

Used my L2P on a train today and that solidified my decision to return them. The isolation is nearly nonexistent with even the best fitting tips. Buying comply foam tips might fix it slightly, but can't fix how shallow the earbuds insert due to the size of the plastic housing.

The background hiss is intolerable when in quiet environments. I supposedly have the 2nd hardware revision. (Received direct from Anker this past week)

It's unfortunate because the sound is fantastic, and would probably be even better if I could get proper sealing tips. I'm now quite content sticking with my $30 Bomaker Sifi after testing the L2P and Shanling MTW100BA.

I also was curious about how the bomaker sifi compares against the L2P and shanling, so thought about buying them to compare by myself. Nevertheless after reading you I think I will pass and stick with my bomaker

 

[mjb152]

I live in the UK and bought the 2nd version of the L2pro whilst on holiday from Amazon in the US. I contacted soundcore about the 3rd revision, and they said they wouldn't replace them because of the warranty, but they'd offer me a 50% return , which is pointless really. Lesson learned.

 

[Pete7874]

Did you try the Bass Booster EQ? It tames the highs and increases the bass.

Yup. Bass Booster and Treble Reducer are the main two EQs that I use. I would still prefer if treble could be reduced a bit more. I could tinker with the internal EQ on my DAP and get that dialed in, but it causes further reduction in overall volume output. Besides, my main issue with L2P is long-term comfort. The sound issues is just nitpicking.

 

[d3myz]

It's just a personal preference. Call me a basshead. For example, I like over-ear headphones such as AudioTechnica ATH-M50, which are known for being rather bass heavy. I realize this kind of bass may not be possible with TWS, but that's what I'd prefer. I feel like my iBasso IT01 IEMs have more bass than L2P. It's also possible that I am just not getting optimal seal with my L2P, but even if I manually hold them against my ears with my hands to increase seal, I am still not getting any more bass, just more muffled treble.

Ok, I have the It01 and to me it absolutely does not have more bass than the L2pro, but I'm just running it straight to the Iphone, no dac etc. I've got a TWS for you. The Chisana C1L. Lots and lots of Bass, they are fantastic and $22. They do have more bass then version 2/ Revision 1 of the L2pro. My version 1 of the L2pro has more bass then revision 1 etc.

I love the chisana good mids rolled of high mids and highs, but i wouldn't call them muddy. I'd say the bass is close to the L2p, but you don't have any of those bright highs. And my man, they get LOOOOUD! This was so product I got for free and tested and was like WHOA! I think everyone in this group who like great sounding bass should here these.

 

[cwill]

Dang, I would of bought them, but I just bought some this morning on amazon. Just return them, man. They aren't going to ban you. trust me. I'm returning like 10 things today. 5 or 6 TWS' and some other crap I tested. You just have to keep your buy and keep ratio above the return rate. Buy groceries, candy, flour, chips, jerky etc. there's a LOT of cheap stuff on amazon. My neighbor works for marketing company that helps other companies sell on amazon and that's what he advised. Whatever you need that you typically go to the store to get unless it has a heavy shipping weight is probably the same cost if not cheaper. Hell, I buy my pasta sauce on there sometimes. I'm not in the habit of choosing amazon over my local markets, but I'm just saying, get your buy/return rate up and you'll never have a problem.

Yeah, I've already gotten multiple emails about my returns so feel like I shouldn't push it. I actually don't order everyday items so my keep rate is very low.

 

[Quicky32]

I have the IT01 and the bass is there but it’s not as clean as the L2P to me. I love the sound of the L2P but the fit does not work.

 

[webvan]

I live in the UK and bought the 2nd version of the L2pro whilst on holiday from Amazon in the US. I contacted soundcore about the 3rd revision, and they said they wouldn't replace them because of the warranty, but they'd offer me a 50% return , which is pointless really. Lesson learned.

Huh, are they saying the warranty only applies in the US where you bought them ?
They really have no shame in releasing THREE iterations of a pretty expensive device to (hopefully) get it right, wasting everyone's time in the process !

 

[Pete7874]

Ok, I have the It01 and to me it absolutely does not have more bass than the L2pro, but I'm just running it straight to the Iphone, no dac etc. I've got a TWS for you. The Chisana C1L. Lots and lots of Bass, they are fantastic and $22. They do have more bass then version 2/ Revision 1 of the L2pro. My version 1 of the L2pro has more bass then revision 1 etc.

I love the chisana good mids rolled of high mids and highs, but i wouldn't call them muddy. I'd say the bass is close to the L2p, but you don't have any of those bright highs. And my man, they get LOOOOUD! This was so product I got for free and tested and was like WHOA! I think everyone in this group who like great sounding bass should here these.

Thanks. How is the fit/long term comfort for you on the Chisana?

And yeah, with the different versions/revisions of L2P, it's hard to tell bass performance. I've read here before that bass was reduced in more recent versions and firmwares. Seems like Anker keeps tweaking them.

 

[Caipirina]

But the Pros are in-ear. We are trying to find something that sits at the entrance to the ear canal.

What @clerkpalmer says: they remind me of the Bose SSF the way they sit in the bowl of the ear, without being jammed in. Hence I suggest to simply try. This is something quite unique in terms of fit.

 

[d3myz]

I live in the UK and bought the 2nd version of the L2pro whilst on holiday from Amazon in the US. I contacted soundcore about the 3rd revision, and they said they wouldn't replace them because of the warranty, but they'd offer me a 50% return , which is pointless really. Lesson learned.

Sorry to hear that, I bought mine directly from Anker and they let me keep both pair and are sending me the 2nd revision shortly.

 

[d3myz]

Thanks. How is the fit/long term comfort for you on the Chisana?

And yeah, with the different versions/revisions of L2P, it's hard to tell bass performance. I've read here before that bass was reduced in more recent versions and firmwares. Seems like Anker keeps tweaking them.

I think they are super comfortable. I use the Auvio tips, they sound the best all around. but they are a little longer so they don't sit flush in my ears, but who am I trying to impress? one of the pics is the auvio next to the spiral dot. you can see the dots are made of a different softer type of silicone.

 

[AtariPrime]

What @clerkpalmer says: they remind me of the Bose SSF the way they sit in the bowl of the ear, without being jammed in. Hence I suggest to simply try. This is something quite unique in terms of fit.

Will brave an Apple store and give them a try. Thx

 

[FYLegend]

MPOW M10. Pity about the stems. There's a chance to win them if you message them on Facebook. https://www.xmpow.com/products/mpow-m-free-m5t5-true-wireless-stereo-earbuds

I have the Tronsmart Spunky Beat which uses the same chipset and the first is true in my case. There's a separate entry for each side, but only one shows as connected when both is used.

Yeah, it's more irritating with Windows 10 where I can't readily distinguish which one is left and right. For some reason I can't permanently rename the Bluetooth devices.

Just wondering how long it took for you to receive it? I purchased the Onyx Neo but it still hasn't shipped out yet.

It's a pity Anker's site is US only. On Amazon.ca they removed the 20$ coupon for the L2P yesterday...

 

[duo8]

MPOW M10. Pity about the stems. There's a chance to win them if you message them on Facebook. https://www.xmpow.com/products/mpow-m-free-m5t5-true-wireless-stereo-earbuds


Yeah, it's more irritating with Windows 10 where I can't readily distinguish which one is left and right. For some reason I can't permanently rename the Bluetooth devices.

Just wondering how long it took for you to receive it? I purchased the Onyx Neo but it still hasn't shipped out yet.

It's a pity Anker's site is US only. On Amazon.ca they removed the 20$ coupon for the L2P yesterday...

There's a local seller stocking these so it only took 2 days.