[Caipirina]

Talk about weird form factor …

 

[tiagopinto]

Not entirely sure what M&D is thinking here:

https://www.masterdynamic.com/products/mw08-sport-active-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-earphones

Raising the price is a bold move. They look cool enough but I don’t see these selling at that price.

Wow! These are definitely cool. I still love the blue. That case looks fine. But I must agree, a rise in price isn’t their wisest choice. I wish I could get to try them, though. I didn’t get the B&O e8 3.0 Rapha Edition because, although they were dead gorgeous to me, they cost 350€ and the sound quality wasn’t probably their best trait. I guess this also happens with these. And I can’t never justify that at their price point.

Edit: I just remembered the Pi7 (couldn’t stand a 3 hour battery, although the sound must be great) and the Gemini (which must have great sound also but had so many issues as the MT had at 3 times the price). Oh well...

 

[blomman77]

When i check Cambridge audio US i am able to "buy" the Melomania 1+
but not the Touch.
So the Touch is probably out of stock.
But mail them to be sure

Where are you guys buying the MT from? I can't find it online anywhere. Cambridge Audio's site has a nice description and a shopping cart in the upper right, but I couldn't find a "Buy" button to click.

Edit: Found the "Buy" button but it doesn't seem to work.

 

[Darkestred]

Talk about weird form factor …

There was a Russian (I believe) fellow at Canjam NYC in 2017 who had a prototype of a flat iem like this. It was so odd and unique at the time. This looks pretty cool but it doesnt look right from an iem standpoint.

 

[jasonb]

I'm liking the sound of the WF-1000XM4 so far. With Spinfit 360 tips, some slight EQ, and LDAC locked at the highest quality things sound pretty impressive. I kind of expected that I'd like the sound quality of my Melomania Touch's more, but these are just as enjoyable, or maybe even better. The XM4 can sound just as clear and detailed, just as punchy, and just as dynamic. In terms of comfort I'm not 100% happy there yet, but I'm hoping I'll either get used to it and it wont bother me anymore or maybe one of the 3 different tips I ordered from Amazon will somehow help.

Also, for the people that have recommended that I try the Epro tips on my MT, those are one of the tips I ordered from Amazon. Also ordered the ridiculously expensive Spiral Dot++'s as well.

This is the EQ I'm using on the XM4. No complaints of them sounding dark or too bass heavy with this little amount of EQ (surprising to me) and the Spinfit 360 tips.

 

[erockg]

Okay, as always, I took the plunge. I loved the MW08 but sold mine because of fit, the case was a fingerprint magnet and didn't have wireless charging - something I rely on in this day and age.

Picked up the MW08 Sport. Same sound but still listening. The case is exactly what it should be. Wireless charging, matte finish, zero fingerprints. The buds have the sapphire finish and they too have zero fingerprints. What I really love is the foam tips. Similar to the black olives Shure makes. Better than Comply IMO. This is exactly what they should've always included. The fit is soooooo much better in my ears now.

It's going to be a fun afternoon...

 

[assassin10000]

What I really love is the foam tips. Similar to the black olives Shure makes. Better than Comply IMO.

Hmmm. Another set of foam tips I may need to aquire. The shure tips have long been a favorite of mine. Are these as soft as the olives?

Followed by some generic 'ball' type foams from AE.

 

[erockg]

Hmmm. Another set of foam tips I may need to aquire. The shure tips have long been a favorite of mine. Are these as soft as the olives?

Followed by some generic 'ball' type foams from AE.

Yes, they're as soft, maybe a bit softer. I'm diggin' them.

 

[tinyman392]

I might. For $99 it’s worth a gamble. Otherwise I’ll just get some b stock LCD i4 with the Bluetooth Cipher cable.

I don’t own the LCD I4, but do own the iSine and the Cipher BT cable for that and wasn’t really impressed. The Cipher BT cable kind of turned it into a dark mess which was very unfortunate. The normal Cipher cable works great with it though.

 

[CocaCola15]

I'm liking the sound of the WF-1000XM4 so far. With Spinfit 360 tips, some slight EQ, and LDAC locked at the highest quality things sound pretty impressive. I kind of expected that I'd like the sound quality of my Melomania Touch's more, but these are just as enjoyable, or maybe even better. The XM4 can sound just as clear and detailed, just as punchy, and just as dynamic. In terms of comfort I'm not 100% happy there yet, but I'm hoping I'll either get used to it and it wont bother me anymore or maybe one of the 3 different tips I ordered from Amazon will somehow help.

Also, for the people that have recommended that I try the Epro tips on my MT, those are one of the tips I ordered from Amazon. Also ordered the ridiculously expensive Spiral Dot++'s as well.

This is the EQ I'm using on the XM4. No complaints of them sounding dark or too bass heavy with this little amount of EQ (surprising to me) and the Spinfit 360 tips.

I had the Sonys, nice. I own the MTs, nice too. Sonys $279, MTs $129. I kept the MTs.

 

[jasonb]

I had the Sonys, nice. I own the MTs, nice too. Sonys $279, MTs $129. I kept the MTs.

I totally expected to not be happy with the sound of the XM4, but with just some minor EQ within the Sony app they sound just how I'd want them. I totally thought I'd be disappointed and would want to return them. The XM3 that I had prior needed more EQ than the Sony Headphones app could do, and required me to use Wavelet. Now I just need to get my ears used to them cause so far I'm not finding the comfort to be totally enjoyable for long periods of time.

 

[CJYYZ]

Studs are more secure, anyway. The Crystal should help. If not those, then the TW00. It's kind of a one-two solution for me regarding fit at this point. A few sets prefer the kind of shroud that's on the ADV M5, but I can usually get a fit with most sets using the two I mentioned.

My recommendation is really going to come down to what you think is more important. The MT will more likely have a sound signature you can immediately appreciate. The FITS and Technics both take sitting time; FITS for their neutrality, Technics for the treble emphasis. Get last that and feed them the right content, though, and both will definitely impress. Pass on the Technics if you plan to do any sort of physical activity with them. You won't want to drop one of these buds.

The shop I bought the Z7s from doesn't carry the MTs, so I exchanged them for a new set of Z7s. This new set sounds WAY better! I had to actually remove a bit of bass with the EQ, which leads me to think the left bass driver in the original pair was blown from the start. The honeymoon is back on!

I'm going to try some Azra tips to see if I can improve the fit. Can anyone explain the differences/benefits between Crystal and XELASTEC tips?

Can advise if these are the correct Crystal tips for the Z7s? The inner shaft seems really short compared to the Final tips I'm using now.
https://www.amazon.ca/AZLA-SednaEarfit-Crystal-Replacement-Eartips/dp/B08TWG48DT/ref=sr_1_17_sspa?dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwgISIBhBfEiwALE19SUqo7BLS5ybQ1y_jhEStZ8OKmUuR-H98T1fpapvxFtzdJmnLIQRc0xoCa3cQAvD_BwE&hvadid=506489259828&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9000998&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=18376846901589911855&hvtargid=kwd-1282522795101&hydadcr=14278_10127098&keywords=azla%2Bcrystal&qid=1627505276&sr=8-17-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFRMkdZVzZLRUVQRjAmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA4OTUxOTMxTTNJOTJTN1dHTTFZJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwMTg2MjUxQUtFWUJYRUZOUUYwJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfbXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1

I found two sets of XELASTECs on amazon, one with a shorter inner shaft and one with a longer one. Can anyone tell me which would be best for the Z7s?

Shorter: https://www.amazon.ca/AZLA-SednaEar...9Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Longer: https://www.amazon.ca/AZLA-SednaEarfit-XELASTEC-Pairs-Size/dp/B08BRGHYVN/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwgISIBhBfEiwALE19SUqo7BLS5ybQ1y_jhEStZ8OKmUuR-H98T1fpapvxFtzdJmnLIQRc0xoCa3cQAvD_BwE&hvadid=506489259828&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9000998&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=18376846901589911855&hvtargid=kwd-1282522795101&hydadcr=14278_10127098&keywords=azla%2Bcrystal&qid=1627505935&sr=8-4-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFUUFJUNkZCWEVETEUmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA2ODM3ODUzTVI3N1YyMjRRNVFCJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwMTkxNDkxRkhXOU5EVE1OOTlKJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1

Thanks!

 

[CocaCola15]

I totally expected to not be happy with the sound of the XM4, but with just some minor EQ within the Sony app they sound just how I'd want them. I totally thought I'd be disappointed and would want to return them. The XM3 that I had prior needed more EQ than the Sony Headphones app could do, and required me to use Wavelet. Now I just need to get my ears used to them cause so far I'm not finding the comfort to be totally enjoyable for long periods of time.

I hear you. I had the X3s too, didn't care for the form factor or the seeming volume limitation. Figured nothing to lose trying the X4. I didn't dislike them but didn't find them compelling at $150 more than the MTs. I know they have a FW update, so I didn't get to hear that. But the MTs just sound so fine to me, after the initial hiccups with the case fitment and other hassles. I returned my first pair. No secret, I also am a major fan of the Melomania 1+. Different cat from the Touch, but I listen to them a lot, built like a tank, click not tap, and 8 hours on a charge.

Anyway, didn't mean to denigrate the Sonys. Many here seem to love them. But I didn't feel the price to performance equation was there.

 

[Tommy C]

I hear you. I had the X3s too, didn't care for the form factor or the seeming volume limitation. Figured nothing to lose trying the X4. I didn't dislike them but didn't find them compelling at $150 more than the MTs. I know they have a FW update, so I didn't get to hear that. But the MTs just sound so fine to me, after the initial hiccups with the case fitment and other hassles. I returned my first pair. No secret, I also am a major fan of the Melomania 1+. Different cat from the Touch, but I listen to them a lot, built like a tank, click not tap, and 8 hours on a charge.

Anyway, didn't mean to denigrate the Sonys. Many here seem to love them. But I didn't feel the price to performance equation was there.

I’m trying to understand if there is a different in sq between the CA Melomania 1+ and the Touch or is it simply a different form factor?
I guess I could always email CA but would much rather have an opinion from someone who has both.

 

[miserybeforethemusic]

The shop I bought the Z7s from doesn't carry the MTs, so I exchanged them for a new set of Z7s. This new set sounds WAY better! I had to actually remove a bit of bass with the EQ, which leads me to think the left bass driver in the original pair was blown from the start. The honeymoon is back on!

I'm going to try some Azra tips to see if I can improve the fit. Can anyone explain the differences/benefits between Crystal and XELASTEC tips?

Can advise if these are the correct Crystal tips for the Z7s? The inner shaft seems really short compared to the Final tips I'm using now.
https://www.amazon.ca/AZLA-SednaEarfit-Crystal-Replacement-Eartips/dp/B08TWG48DT/ref=sr_1_17_sspa?dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwgISIBhBfEiwALE19SUqo7BLS5ybQ1y_jhEStZ8OKmUuR-H98T1fpapvxFtzdJmnLIQRc0xoCa3cQAvD_BwE&hvadid=506489259828&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9000998&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=18376846901589911855&hvtargid=kwd-1282522795101&hydadcr=14278_10127098&keywords=azla%2Bcrystal&qid=1627505276&sr=8-17-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFRMkdZVzZLRUVQRjAmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA4OTUxOTMxTTNJOTJTN1dHTTFZJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwMTg2MjUxQUtFWUJYRUZOUUYwJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfbXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1

I found two sets of XELASTECs on amazon, one with a shorter inner shaft and one with a longer one. Can anyone tell me which would be best for the Z7s?

Shorter: https://www.amazon.ca/AZLA-SednaEar...9Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Longer: https://www.amazon.ca/AZLA-SednaEarfit-XELASTEC-Pairs-Size/dp/B08BRGHYVN/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwgISIBhBfEiwALE19SUqo7BLS5ybQ1y_jhEStZ8OKmUuR-H98T1fpapvxFtzdJmnLIQRc0xoCa3cQAvD_BwE&hvadid=506489259828&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9000998&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=18376846901589911855&hvtargid=kwd-1282522795101&hydadcr=14278_10127098&keywords=azla%2Bcrystal&qid=1627505935&sr=8-4-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFUUFJUNkZCWEVETEUmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA2ODM3ODUzTVI3N1YyMjRRNVFCJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwMTkxNDkxRkhXOU5EVE1OOTlKJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1

Thanks!

That's a lot of links, bud. You want the Azla Crystal TWS tips. These guys:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TWFTHRL/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_VBG7T9R38TQMP1N4C0MF