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

[dmphile]

Hmm, interesting. I tend to like neutral and congested. I've started listening to the sound demo's of iem's I own and they're so misleading. In real life they sound much diff to me than on yt, but I'll have to spend more time with everything. I really like the mele on the sound clips, but in real life I just haven't been feeling them.

Oh and I just ordered the heart mirror. It's about 45 shipped after vat on aliexpress. The only thing is eta is march 20.

Linsoul has blon 03 for $22 for anyone interested. I was about to buy it for 40 on amazon until I found it on linsoul by accident searching for the heart mirror.

I agree, Youtube sound demos aren't the greatest representation of the sound IRL but it's probably the closest thing to hearing something before pulling the trigger. Among the various reviews that consistently share similar thoughts and views, it's the next best thing to helping you assess the sound signature to see if it suits your taste. I was tempted to try some of the KZ IEMS on Amazon but since the OH10's arrived, I no longer have a desire to try anything else at the moment. Just need to enjoy these until I get another itch... lol

 

[Caipirina]

I am also happy with the Fit Pros. These must be made without the nickle materials because they have not caused any irritation (for those that are inflicted with that). My only complaint is the case is cheap feeling. Have them with spin fits and ANC is great on flights, could not get proper seal with stock tips. Sound is def more clear and detailed than APP. BTW all of my headphones sounded harsh and strange, found out Dolby Atmos was on!

just also added spin fits! Makes quite a difference, but now they barely fit in the case


Dolby Atmos? I guess on Android?
I am still surprised how 'little' bass they have for a "beats" product

 

[Bhelpoori]

Nice find. Bose gets crapped on all the time undeservedly. I find their products to be tech forward and solid. Customer service is excellent. Rarely disappointed. They aren’t trying to be Audeze. Anyway, the clearly spent a lot of engineering mojo to create the best ANC tws in the market. It’s crazy how good it is considering the semi open nature of them.

Also, it appears that Amar Bose, the original founder, gave the majority of his shares to MIT who must use the dividends for teaching purposes. It remains a private corp run independently of MIT though.
https://news.mit.edu/2011/bose-gift

 

[bronco1015]

Thanks. Maybe I’ll grab the xm4s again. The Bose wipes the floor with just about everything else.

Totally agree. My QC Buds sat unused for 6-7 months until end of December, and I forgot how great the ANC is sound is easy to listen to and for how huge they are, they have always been really comfortable for me.

 

[Caipirina]

Totally agree. My QC Buds sat unused for 6-7 months until end of December, and I forgot how great the ANC is sound is easy to listen to and for how huge they are, they have always been really comfortable for me.

Love my Bose QC, they were for a time my preferred running buds, despite the size. Now it’s winter and they don’t fit under wool hats

 

[Ceeluh7]

Oh man I've been eyeing the oh10. DIdn't see where ceeluh7 rec'ed them. I was gonna ask him what he'd recommend next. I just ordered the blon 3 and tanya. I still love the he01. Idk, something about the way it reacts to stuff and the sound sig. Also have my eye on the heart mirror. Just wish it was closer to 40 instead of 60.

The timeless fatigues me as well, and the way everything meshes together feels weird. Looks like the oh10 might be next for me. Maybe fh3 for a bit cheaper. The oh10 starts getting into blessing 2 territory for me.

The Fiio FH3 is a very nice set. Good thought man.

 

[Phaethon]

Oh man I've been eyeing the oh10. DIdn't see where ceeluh7 rec'ed them. I was gonna ask him what he'd recommend next. I just ordered the blon 3 and tanya. I still love the he01. Idk, something about the way it reacts to stuff and the sound sig. Also have my eye on the heart mirror. Just wish it was closer to 40 instead of 60.

The timeless fatigues me as well, and the way everything meshes together feels weird. Looks like the oh10 might be next for me. Maybe fh3 for a bit cheaper. The oh10 starts getting into blessing 2 territory for me.

IMHO, the OH10s blow everything in the next price tier above it out of the water! I returned almost everything Ive been testing, leaving my OH10s and my B2s in my pocket and I keep coming back to the OH10s over and over. The one coming this week is the Moondrop Chaccone (sp?) which won’t fit into any adapters because they’re earbuds, but I’m in the round of this game where I’m exploring the fringes. Lol

 

[BigZ12]

The Fiio FH3 is a very nice set. Good thought man.

Very good sound wise, but the driver flex ruins this set IMO.

 

[Ceeluh7]

IMHO, the OH10s blow everything in the next price tier above it out of the water! I returned almost everything Ive been testing, leaving my OH10s and my B2s in my pocket and I keep coming back to the OH10s over and over. The one coming this week is the Moondrop Chaccone (sp?) which won’t fit into any adapters because they’re earbuds, but I’m in the round of this game where I’m exploring the fringes. Lol

Earbuds aren't bad at all. I have a few of them. They are much more open, airy. The sound is nice for sure. It isn't for me, I tried. I even like the sound but something is missing, some element is not there. But many people do love the sound of an Earbud. There is a distinct lack of low end on many, yet that isn't always the case.
Oh10's are pretty much perfect at the price. They punch above the asking price by quite a bit. Glad you are liking them. Keep searching man. I will too.

 

[Ceeluh7]

Very good sound wise, but the driver flex ruins this set IMO.

Driver flex? They are vented both ways. Hmm. That sucks... I've never had driver flex from them, lol. Never heard anyone say anything about that either. Oh well, guess it can happen to anyone if your ear anatomy is just right

 

[BigZ12]

Driver flex? They are vented both ways. Hmm. That sucks... I've never had driver flex from them, lol. Never heard anyone say anything about that either. Oh well, guess it can happen to anyone if your ear anatomy is just right

Maybe there's an updated version? Don't think mine were vented? I googled "FH3 - driver flex" after I got them, experienced the driver flex, and found others with the same problem.

 

[BigZ12]

Driver flex? They are vented both ways. Hmm. That sucks... I've never had driver flex from them, lol. Never heard anyone say anything about that either. Oh well, guess it can happen to anyone if your ear anatomy is just right

https://www.google.com/search?client=opera&q=fiio+fh3+driver+flex&sourceid=opera&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
As you see.... several reports...

 

[Ceeluh7]

Maybe there's an updated version? Don't think mine were vented? I googled "FH3 - driver flex" after I got them, experienced the driver flex, and found others with the same problem.

Ya maybe they did update them... It's certainly happened before. I bought mine maybe 6.months after they came out.. Best guess. They are absolutely the most comfortable pair of iems that I own, prob 3 others which are right in line with them. I added a couple pics to show you that they do have venting both ways. Please don't think I am shoving it in your face... Lol... I wouldn't do that. Just showing that at least the batch I got Def have forward and back venting.

 

[Ceeluh7]

Maybe there's an updated version? Don't think mine were vented? I googled "FH3 - driver flex" after I got them, experienced the driver flex, and found others with the same problem.

Ya maybe they did update them... It's certainly happened before. I bought mine maybe 6.months after they came out.. Best guess. They are absolutely the most comfortable pair of iems that I own, prob 3 others which are right in line with them. I added a couple pics to show you that they do have venting both ways. Please don't think I am shoving it in your face... Lol... I wouldn't do that. Just showing that at least the batch I got Def have forward and back venting

https://www.google.com/search?client=opera&q=fiio+fh3+driver+flex&sourceid=opera&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
As you see.... several reports...

Hmm.. Okay. Ya ive never had close to that. I don't suspect it's an actual problem. If you pull upward on your ear you can relieve that upon putting them in. I suppose any iem can have driver flex to a degree unless they are open back. That does suck as the Fiio fh3 are bonkers good for the price.

 

[guitarizt]

The Fiio FH3 is a very nice set. Good thought man.

Super Review just came out with an s12 video today. Surprisingly, he sold me on the fh3 in the video, lol. Didn't expect that from an s12 review!

IMHO, the OH10s blow everything in the next price tier above it out of the water! I returned almost everything Ive been testing, leaving my OH10s and my B2s in my pocket and I keep coming back to the OH10s over and over. The one coming this week is the Moondrop Chaccone (sp?) which won’t fit into any adapters because they’re earbuds, but I’m in the round of this game where I’m exploring the fringes. Lol

Oh man interesting, the chaconne looks different enough where it's so tempting, but unfortunately it's in that 300+ price range where I'd rather have the blessing 2 or multiple cheaper iems. I'll let the reviews of it start coming out, and maybe I'll have more discretionary income by summer.

Based on your review and the prices, I'm def leaning towards the oh10 over the b2. I kind of have the feeling I'll skip b2 entirely and aim for the variations or monarch mk2. Seems like we both aren't super into the timeless. What other iems have you been testing?

Driver flex? They are vented both ways. Hmm. That sucks... I've never had driver flex from them, lol. Never heard anyone say anything about that either. Oh well, guess it can happen to anyone if your ear anatomy is just right

First I've heard about this as well, maybe a qc issue and bad luck?