[myltz400]

Anyone able to get the Mpow x3? They were available for about a day on Amazon.

 

[bduckyy]

https://www.amazon.com/HIFI-Wireles...ld=1&keywords=fiil+t1xs&qid=1592346383&sr=8-5
Finally on amazon but at $100 and 2 month delivery time, I think I might just grab the t1x instead of the t1xs. The new features are cool and but I don't think it's worth double the price. I think $60 would be a sweet point for these and the t1x should drop to $40.

 

[RemoGaggi]

Anyone able to get the Mpow x3? They were available for about a day on Amazon.

Have you considered the Boltune ANC? Is there a head to head comparison out there somewhere? I think one of the reviews on Amazon said the Boltune was a lot better, but that's just one anonymous guy on Amazon.

 

[FYLegend]

UGREEN HiTune has been revealed, QCC3020 + USB Type-C. Unfortunately because they opted for a next/previous track function on both sides, so there's no volume controls.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001085665647.html

 

[chinmie]

I'm eyeing on the Tronsmart Onyx Free, it's less battery life per-single charge than the Ugreen, but has physical buttons, ipx7, and those (might be gimmicky) UV lights

 

[rsusid]

Hi all,

Haven't posted much as I've been pretty happy with the Senn IE80s over the last couple of years. But I'm getting a bit fed up with having to replace the cable every 8-12 months. The IE80s are fantastic sound-wise, and I have custom-moulded sleeves which give a wonderful fit and great sound isolation. I was originally looking for a wireless lanyard like the Westone BT cable 78548, but unfortunately the IE80s use a custom connector, and I can't find an equivalent wireless converter that'll fit the Senns (there's some $5 ones on Alibaba, but I've no confidence that they'll have decent SQ, battery life or reliability).

I use the IEMs primarily for music/movies during my commute; it's walking and sitting, so they don't have to be exercise-proof or waterproof - although that would be good for listening sessions while I work in the garden. Battery life is reasonably important; I don't want to have to charge them every day, and if I forget to charge them once they need to last for a second commute (so at least 3hrs+ in total).

So the question is, are we at the point yet where it's feasible to go for fully-wireless IEM buds. There seem to be a lot of devices out there which very nearly cut the mustard, but all so far seem to have caveats. But there's also some interesting kit being released in the next few weeks, and I'm wondering whether anyone has experienced them and can help encourage me to take the plunge.

Current possibilities/shortlist seems to be:

• Sony WF-1000X - has a few great (p)reviews, and the noice cancellation appears to be a great extra feature. Haven't seen any reports on battery life, but stated claims of 3hrs + 9 extra from the case seem 'okay'.
• Bragi The Headphone - seem to be generally well-liked and a good feature-set. No charging case seems problematic though.
• Bragi Dash Pro - super cool, but super-expensive (and reviews on head-fi indicate that the SQ is not good).
• Zolo Liberty Plus - very promising, I'm looking forward to hearing what these sound like. I nearly pulled the trigger on a speculative punt via the Kickstarter, but missed the deadline.
• Bose SoundSport Free - again, seem like they might be good, waiting to see reviews. No UK release date as yet.
• B&O Beoplay E8 - look like they'll be good, but expensive too.

Anything else I should add to the list and consider? Are there any fully wireless IEMs with custom sleeves yet for a perfect fit?

Definitely ready to go full wireless

 

[hifi80sman]

Jabra 75t manufacturer refurbished directly from Jabra, at Target for $99. Tempting...
https://www.target.com/p/jabra-elit...earbuds-manufacturer-refurbished/-/A-79690954

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

Jabra 75t manufacturer refurbished directly from Jabra, at Target for $99. Tempting...
https://www.target.com/p/jabra-elit...earbuds-manufacturer-refurbished/-/A-79690954

That's what I paid for my refurbished 75t at Newegg.com - it came in a plastic bag with no box, directly from Jabra, but works fine.

 

[TheLionelHutz]

I'm eyeing on the Tronsmart Onyx Free, it's less battery life per-single charge than the Ugreen, but has physical buttons, ipx7, and those (might be gimmicky) UV lights

Probably irrelevant, but I've decided to never go back to physical buttons. I discovered last weekend entirely by accident that I can play/pause/answer calls on my ADV Model X+ just by putting my ear to my shoulder. Absolute frickin lifesaver (okay, maybe an exaggeration) when my hands are occupied and/or dirty (like when grilling yesterday and I had a kid screaming at me and I needed to pause the music).

Now I'm curious if I could do the same and activate pass-through on the GBuds+ the same way. That would be the holy grail of never-having-to-take-my-earbuds-out.

 

[Bartig]

Anyone able to get the Mpow x3? They were available for about a day on Amazon.

I guess there's a production problem with these. I've ordered mine a month ago, and it was only sent out this weekend. Having some doubt whether it will be better than the Boltune BH023 though.

Also: time to update my signature. Been a while since I logged in here.

 

[chinmie]

Probably irrelevant, but I've decided to never go back to physical buttons. I discovered last weekend entirely by accident that I can play/pause/answer calls on my ADV Model X+ just by putting my ear to my shoulder. Absolute frickin lifesaver (okay, maybe an exaggeration) when my hands are occupied and/or dirty (like when grilling yesterday and I had a kid screaming at me and I needed to pause the music).

Now I'm curious if I could do the same and activate pass-through on the GBuds+ the same way. That would be the holy grail of never-having-to-take-my-earbuds-out.

As long as you're using your skin, or most shirt-thickness cloth, you can definitely use touch controls. I also use it like this often. As convenient as that goes, i more often press the touch sensor accidentally, especially if i use it while sleeping and resting my head on my arm, or even if my earlobe folds itself on top of the sensors.Tactile buttons are better for my personal scenarios. I can still use my shoulders to press physical buttons, just require a bit more practice

 

[Luke Skywalker]

Definitely ready to go full wireless

I'd put the Nuarl N6 Pro's on there. I like them better than my Jabra 65's, the XM3's, and they even compare to my JH Lola's for some genres. No ANC though

 

[TheLionelHutz]

As long as you're using your skin, or most shirt-thickness cloth, you can definitely use touch controls. I also use it like this often. As convenient as that goes, i more often press the touch sensor accidentally, especially if i use it while sleeping and resting my head on my arm, or even if my earlobe folds itself on top of the sensors.Tactile buttons are better for my personal scenarios. I can still use my shoulders to press physical buttons, just require a bit more practice

Thanks -- are you specifically referring to the Buds+ here?

The physical buttons available to me would definitely fail this test, lol. Nuarl N6 - little buttons on the top edge. Phaiser Fusion One: would cram it into my ear canal. Soundcore Life P2: would knock it out of my ear.

 

[assassin10000]

Thanks -- are you specifically referring to the Buds+ here?

The physical buttons available to me would definitely fail this test, lol. Nuarl N6 - little buttons on the top edge. Phaiser Fusion One: would cram it into my ear canal. Soundcore Life P2: would knock it out of my ear.

Just tried my Buds+, the touch sensors worked with my t-shirt.


Also slightly tweaked my EQ after the updates 2x ago.

 

[chinmie]

Thanks -- are you specifically referring to the Buds+ here?

The physical buttons available to me would definitely fail this test, lol. Nuarl N6 - little buttons on the top edge. Phaiser Fusion One: would cram it into my ear canal. Soundcore Life P2: would knock it out of my ear.

I don't have the Buds+ , but i have the previous version Buds, and it can work too. Some tws are more sensitive . For instance my QCY T5 can register touch through clothes better, while the Buds is a bit less sensitive