Jan 19, 2022 at 5:28 PM Post #41,941 of 70,525
The Sennheiser CX 400BT are like that and I really enjoy their sound but they lack features. They have mellow, spacious signature with very balanced sound but with that being said they are friction of the price. Bought them at Shoppers as I had plenty of reward points and they were like $70 USD and they have multipoint-ish so you can toggle connections from the app which is very user friendly with multiple devices and work well.
I enjoyed the cx400bt. They are a great set for the price and a notch above. I personally don't need features. I love an app and eq functionality but can live without. Sennheiser app is great too. I still haven't tried either the cx or cx plus as I figured I would be paying for the same SQ on them. Cx400bt, cx, and cx plus, as well as mtw2 are all on sale often on Amazon for really nice and tempting prices.
 
Jan 19, 2022 at 5:36 PM Post #41,943 of 70,525
This hobby is bad for your wallet. Did you check out reviews on the oh10. It is a legend set for sure. I think you made a great purchase.... Let's hope you think you've made a great purchase. It's good to start a bit lower and work your way up. The thing is more money does not quantify to better all the time. In fact sub 350 I don't think it matters as much so long as you keep the price respectably close. The oh10 is a fantastic set.
Ya I've pretty much watched all the YT videos and Googled the OH10's and some really good reviews. I'm hoping it'll be the signature that satisfies for long listening periods. While I can appreciate detail and clinically approved earbuds, I'm just looking for some good all around sound that doesn't feel like its being jammed into my head. I like to "feel" my music and have that separation and that sense of space.
 
Jan 19, 2022 at 5:37 PM Post #41,944 of 70,525
Oddly enough, I put the Noble Fokus Pro tips on the Mangrid Tea with the KZ AZ09 Pro and I'm good. Good stuff. The KZ adapters are so effin tiny. It's like wearing nothing at all. Hey now.

Those adapters are very nice. They are a hair thin at times in the Mids and highs but not to a detriment to my ears. They actually sound very good. Crazy for the price, an affordable vehicle to listen to some nice iems... Audio is awesome nowadays
 
Jan 19, 2022 at 5:39 PM Post #41,945 of 70,525
Ya I've pretty much watched all the YT videos and Googled the OH10's and some really good reviews. I'm hoping it'll be the signature that satisfies for long listening periods. While I can appreciate detail and clinically approved earbuds, I'm just looking for some good all around sound that doesn't feel like its being jammed into my head. I like to "feel" my music and have that separation and that sense of space.
Ya I was brainstorming thinking of sets I've had or heard or read alot about that have that type of sound sig. I'm sure we can come up with more if you need to and I'm sure some other crazy audio people on here could come up with a few but man.... Oh10's have been so highly praised for a reason.
 
Jan 19, 2022 at 5:43 PM Post #41,946 of 70,525
Those adapters are very nice. They are a hair thin at times in the Mids and highs but not to a detriment to my ears. They actually sound very good. Crazy for the price, an affordable vehicle to listen to some nice iems... Audio is awesome nowadays
They don't fit my Variations, but to my ears the Vs on the TW2 have too much mids/highs for me. Stupid recessed input! And if only Fiio would get their act together with a firmware update, or maybe I just got a bunk pair like a few others.
 
Jan 19, 2022 at 5:46 PM Post #41,947 of 70,525
They don't fit my Variations, but to my ears the Vs on the TW2 have too much mids/highs for me. Stupid recessed input! And if only Fiio would get their act together with a firmware update, or maybe I just got a bunk pair like a few others.
I know, it makes rec'ing the utws5 alot more difficult for me. I haven't had any of the issues and truly I can't say anything really negative about them other then...a bit bulky behind the ear (although they fit alot in which adds to the bulk) and the case is huge. That being said I can't just reccomend them with so many having problems. You are right Fiio needs to address this like... Yesterday
 
Jan 19, 2022 at 5:55 PM Post #41,948 of 70,525
I know, it makes rec'ing the utws5 alot more difficult for me. I haven't had any of the issues and truly I can't say anything really negative about them other then...a bit bulky behind the ear (although they fit alot in which adds to the bulk) and the case is huge. That being said I can't just reccomend them with so many having problems. You are right Fiio needs to address this like... Yesterday
I do love the volume controls.
 
Jan 19, 2022 at 6:00 PM Post #41,949 of 70,525
They don't fit my Variations, but to my ears the Vs on the TW2 have too much mids/highs for me. Stupid recessed input! And if only Fiio would get their act together with a firmware update, or maybe I just got a bunk pair like a few others.
FiiO has a long history with players and things that have software. They need like three versions till they get it right and not a good record of finishing giving things some might want. Waiting on FiiO firmware to address things properly is one scary proposition. Good luck! :)
 
Jan 19, 2022 at 6:05 PM Post #41,950 of 70,525
FiiO has a long history with players and things that have software. They need like three versions till they get it right and not a good record of finishing giving things some might want. Waiting on FiiO firmware to address things properly is one scary proposition. Good luck! :)
Only two more weeks, as of two months ago, until ambient mode officially releases for the UTWS5 😉
 
Jan 19, 2022 at 6:05 PM Post #41,951 of 70,525
FiiO has a long history with players and things that have software. They need like three versions till they get it right and not a good record of finishing giving things some might want. Waiting on FiiO firmware to address things properly is one scary proposition. Good luck! :)
Do you really think I'm waiting? I've moved on to my other options. Thanks for nothin' Fiio.
 
Jan 19, 2022 at 6:06 PM Post #41,952 of 70,525
Only two more weeks, as of two months ago, until ambient mode officially releases for the UTWS5 😉
They did just release an iOS app update. I thought, ooooh... psych!
 
Jan 19, 2022 at 6:46 PM Post #41,953 of 70,525
Funny though, all I seem to be listening to this week are earbuds with no ANC and Ambient! The NFPs are special, but mine are collecting some dust for a week +. Maybe the market/demand for them will rise and I can make a nice profit? :beerchug:
As is your right and I hope you enjoy it.
Just for me true wireless has to offer me something wired or with adapters can't.

2 years ago it was no wires. Now ANC and ambient are musts.
Heck buds that are 40$ have tjses features so why a set 300$ plus can't manage is beyond me.
 
Jan 19, 2022 at 6:52 PM Post #41,954 of 70,525
As is your right and I hope you enjoy it.
Just for me true wireless has to offer me something wired or with adapters can't.

2 years ago it was no wires. Now ANC and ambient are musts.
Heck buds that are 40$ have tjses features so why a set 300$ plus can't manage is beyond me.
Of course, I hear you.

Different market for sure.
 
Jan 19, 2022 at 6:56 PM Post #41,955 of 70,525
Of course, I hear you.

Different market for sure.
Actually, Bragi and Earin came out with their TWS maybe five years or more ago. Crazy. What is really sad is that those two companies, one sold their business and the other just can't get it going even though their A-3s were cool, just lacking. Bragi is the one I truly miss. They were ahead of the game. Man, those were some great buds. I had an audiologist fit me for the Starkey version. If I could only track down the woman overseas who bought them used on eBay and get them back. Would have loved to have seen her face when she tried to shove them into her tiny ears.
 

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