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

[BooleanBones]

@miserybeforethemusic I can't help but still be curious about the MT - I do like me some bass and fun tuning as as long as it's not at too much of a cost.

I'm also very interested in the MT mic quality for calls.

You can't use transparency mode while on calls, which bothers me. My co-worker says they sound real good on calls when I tested, but I really don't like taking calls without transparency.

 

[1mohmmad4]

@miserybeforethemusic I can't help but still be curious about the MT - I do like me some bass and fun tuning as as long as it's not at too much of a cost.

I bought the JBL Tour Pro+ and, with a lot of EQing, got them somewhere I'm ok with, but thinking I'll sell.

Now, I just got the Nuarl N6 Pro 2 and out of the box I really wanted to EQ them but between the HDSS (I think) and the driver, they have a tremendous clarity (imho). I did adjust the EQ in Spotify to up the bass (for my taste) and they deliver with 0 issues - I just want an EQ in the N6 app itself (which is barebones).

I don't know if you have plans to try them, but I would be very curious to hear your thoughts on the N6 Pro 2 vs Melomania Touch! (Anyone else who may have both please also comment!) I'm also very interested in the MT mic quality for calls.

+1 for waiting comparation between mt and n6 pro2

 

[Tommy C]

I don’t think it’s realistic to assume a smallish iem company is going to compete with the big boys on the tech side. So at least Noble knows their audience and is making a product that will probably sell well to their fan base. Dunu mentioned that even though Qualcomm makes the chipset they had to do all the engineering themselves. I do think a bigger company like Audeze or Hifiman could probably offer the best of the best if they wanted to.

It won’t be realistic to compare them to the big boys but as far as I know, if they use certain chipsets they can fairly easily achieve hearthriugh/ ambient and ANC if they choose to. Qualcomm high end chipsets offer than and they put them in mid-range TWS. Heck, if they use them in the Monolith, Cleer Audio, Monster and a few more TWS and they sound excellent and Ambient doesn’t impact the SQ I’m certain Noble can get it done. I’m just assuming here of course and they know their stuff but I think the following are very important when you offer such high end product: app with equalizer and ambient noise. ANC I could live without.

 

[Tommy C]

Please don’t get me wrong. Not having tried anything Noble, I’ve heard none other than good things about them, NFP and all.

But I believe it’s still early to cater for the straight audiophile in TWS with current BT compression. So, if they want to implement hybrids, for me, they have to have more features. More so at 350.

I certainly don’t disagree with you. I’m certainly not expecting a Sony, Sennheiser level of customization but at the very least the basic features and I highly doubt it impacts the SQ that much if any.

 

[erockg]

You can't use transparency mode while on calls, which bothers me. My co-worker says they sound real good on calls when I tested, but I really don't like taking calls without transparency.

The new Klipsch T5 II ANC lets you use transparency mode while on calls.

 

[Luchyres]

I'll keep an eye on the wallet to see if there isn't room for a N6Pro2 in the future, but sounds like you're enjoying them and that's great!

I am.... but I am starting to notice that they do 'reveal' some poor mastering/leveling on poorly produced tracks. I noticed this on some spotify recs, but have not on Tidal - which may indicate that these are a little more demanding to perform well. I do also really, really hope Nuarl introduces a full EQ.

You can't use transparency mode while on calls, which bothers me. My co-worker says they sound real good on calls when I tested, but I really don't like taking calls without transparency.

I hear you - one of the best things about the Jabras imo, thanks for sharing!

+1 for waiting comparation between mt and n6 pro2

I may order the CA MT if the N6 Pro 2 is too fussy - I do love me some poorly produced tracks every so often.


My suspicion is that the N6 Pro 2 is very very resolute and capable, but that my day to day enjoyment may be higher with the CA MT - is the case nice and pocketable?

 

[miserybeforethemusic]

Yup, surprisingly me too. Will post on that so @miserybeforethemusic can share with CA dev team.

Can you elaborate on this? I'll put something together and send it off later today if this is the case. I've been battling congestion, so any notes on FR over the past couple days would be skewed, especially with upper midrange/treble response.

 

[miserybeforethemusic]

I am.... but I am starting to notice that they do 'reveal' some poor mastering/leveling on poorly produced tracks. I noticed this on some spotify recs, but have not on Tidal - which may indicate that these are a little more demanding to perform well. I do also really, really hope Nuarl introduces a full EQ.

Think Wavelet would work out for you? Might work as a good stand-in for not having a TWS EQ.

 

[scubaphish]

Experiment with the tips. For me, I had to use the larger tips for the T5 and T5 IIs. Definitely made a difference with the stock sound. Also, the McLaren T5 II non-ANC version came with foam tips. Maybe you are, but if you aren't getting a good seal, email or call Klipsch and see if you get get the foam tips.

Great idea, called today and they’re sending me a set of foam tips to try out. Thank you

 

[BooleanBones]

The new Klipsch T5 II ANC lets you use transparency mode while on calls.

I know, I saw that. I was watching the features online after your posts and low and behold I ordered a pair They have some really cool features in them now that got me a bit excited. How were your zoom calls yesterday?

 

[erockg]

I know. I was watching the features online after your posts and low and behold I ordered a pair They have some really cool features in them now that got me a bit excited. How were your zoom calls yesterday?

Perfect. Nobody had any complaints. That said, my battery ran out halfway in! Had to switch to another pair of TWS mid-call. Ugh.

 

[erockg]

Using my Nuratrue buds this morning. Man, they do sound great. One problem though, they really need to go to 11 to shine. Sadly, they stop at 10. Was having fit issues. Took off the wings and they fit much better without them for me. Immersed in some Mastodon. Heaven.

 

[Luchyres]

Think Wavelet would work out for you? Might work as a good stand-in for not having a TWS EQ.

Unfortunately I'm on iOS, which _I think_ means there isn't a wavelet equivalent for me?

 

[BigZ12]

Spatial Audio from Apple TV (TVOS15 beta4) with Airpods Pro/Max is fun, just saying

 

[erockg]

Spatial Audio from Apple TV (TVOS15 beta4) with Airpods Pro/Max is fun, just saying

Finally. Can't wait.