Got these in today:
Both the case and buds themselves are smaller than it seems in the stock pics. Case is 2 5/8" x 1 7/8 x 1" at the widest points. Also sturdy but not heavy. Lid and buds magnetically attach. Fins are small and softer than I thought. They fit more shallow and the tip, fin, and bottom bulbous part is all that contacts my ear. The design is nice so that you can handle them without activating the touch controls by accident. There is space to hold, adjust fit, put them in/out and no unintended presses at all.
Early connection report: Instant first pairing in aptX with my Sony A26. Solid and stable so far but need to test outside more.
We have English voice prompts for most things. Talk through doesn't say anything which makes sense if you are trying to hear someone but things like the bass boost will say "Bass" or "Off".
Talk through is one press like in the video...
You press once and the volume is lowered and mics open. Need to try with other devices but seems like you don't get much volume with the talk through. You can turn it back up but doesn't go too much. Most likely to not blow your ears out if you forgot you turned the volume up.
Need to let them burn in some but the sound seems very good. Some warmth and the bass boost is noticeable but controlled. Nice if the drivers tighten up a bit on the bass end. They also take EQ from the Sony very well. Also want to tip roll and see what happens with normal tips instead of the shortened stock ones. Again, since the core is normal and the outside is shortened they should be fine as far as fitting normal length tips into the case. I did a quick test with M Earfits and they fit into the case fine. Easier than expected fit, very good comfort, good connection and sound so far.
Update a couple hours in... I already tested with one other device and near instant detection. A little use and the fit is just super easy. Just put them up to my ears and they stay there with the out of the box tips and fins. Barely takes a second to fit and no twisting or real adjusting needed once you get accustomed. I tested a solid connection to 60+ feet and behind a wooden stockade fence till I got short drop when I spun around and was sideways my body blocking the signal. Sound has actually changed as that bass bloat out of the box dropped and is more tight and fun and more developed and dynamic. Happy and surprised to hear it. Nice dynamic sound now and clearer down low to match the nice mids and treble. More cohesive than before since the bass is now as sharp, tight and clear as the rest of the spectrum. Bass is more realistic and detailed and seems lesser/more controlled which makes them really balanced. So, they are actually quite balanced and not as warm as they first were and you can use the bass boost to get more thump but they are more of an all-rounder with the boost off. Sony should have done that with the XB700 to make them more versatile esp. since they don't work with their app.