[darveniza]

Because SpinFits are thin (lacking in density) and so poor for ANC buds if you actually want to use the ANC.

The MAX are a new release, so I do not have them but have the others in the range and I need tips about 14mm so not many do that bar SpinFit/Azla.

The tips that come with the new Sony Lync S are different than the XM4 and seem to be new as I have some Sony IEMs and these type of tips are not included. They dod provide great seal. I tried them with the XM4 and also improve the seal. Assume they Sony "own"

 

[Sam L]

OK. I have an unusual question. Any opinions on a tws with anc that I can wear under my Sony xm4 headphones?

 

[Blueshound24]

Have you looked at the Sony Linkbuds (original, not the recently announced Linkbuds S)? They are the best for situational awareness since they don't block any sound at all. Before I got them, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live we're my go to for calls and situations where I wanted to hear my surroundings (like biking for example). I find the Linkbuds to be more balanced for music (more to my liking) and much lighter and comfortable. They are my new go to for calls but also use them for music when in the office. Galaxy Buds Live are great as well but I found it to be more V shaped and bass heavy than I liked so I really only used it for calls. I also have other TWS that I use for music such as the PI7.

Btw I was very happy to find my Linkbuds sitting on my desk when I went back into my office. If they were lost, I would've bought a new set right away.

I found a deal on some Ebay refurbished Linkbuds in case anyone is interested. At this price I'm going to give them a whirl, and they have free returns if they don't suit me.

I agree with your description of the Galaxy Buds Live of them being too bass heavy and lacking details.

I tried the Soundpeats Air3 and really liked the dynamic, detailed, forward sound, and they seemed to really try to get some bass response, but as typical of a earbud with a stem and no silicone ear tip they fell short there. I placed some foam covers over them that gave them a lot more bass, but I think it went a bit too far with too much bass. Plus, they wouldn't fit in the case with the foam covers on anyway.


Sony LinkBuds Truly Wireless Earbuds $82 EBAY REFURBISHED / MRSP $180
https://www.ebay.com/itm/313939292787

 

[FullCircle]

A bit of a slow day. The new Linkbuds S have a newer 5mm driver now making me think about the speaker tech and remembered about all the stuff we heard about at CES. Of course things are still slow and even shutdown atm so not much in the way of progress. We had new smaller amps coming for portables and the new combo solutions we mentioned earlier when poking fun at Noble and with the new tech they could integrate ANC and all w/o the compromise they say they have to make for a FoKus. So, let's talk some of the new speaker tech. Nice if there are gonna be smaller high SQ amps there should be smaller speakers to go along with them. Sounds Great doing semiconductor speaker tech to really reduce size. As they say you can fit six speakers per side in the space that normally used for one.

A little from the sounds great speaker info...

"Touted as a breakthrough in speaker technology, Sounds Great's Motion Microchip reduces the form factor by 90% compared to the traditional coil in dynamic drivers used in earphones, while increasing the potential power range by 10x. These claims are now finding potential interest in a wider range of applications, from conferencing solutions to new-generation wearables, where the demand for higher quality audio output at lower power is rising exponentially.

But it's the potential appeal for efficient multi-driver TWS earbuds and hearing aids that stands-out as an immediate market for the semiconductor speaker (semicon speaker) technology. "Sounds Great's SDS solution is turning the audio world on its head by enabling two to six Dynamic Speakers in one earbud, compared to a single such speaker in existing earphones," says Ted Zhou."

Discuss. Anyone want to see a Wizard tuned 6 driver per side 4 semicon/ 2 BA hybrid with a next gen DAC/amp chip and ANC inside the FoKus housing? Gotta have the Exeger Powerfoyle solar charge case though.

That's a tall order

 

[erockg]

That's a tall order

If you build it, WE WILL COME.

 

[FullCircle]

If done properly, once the monitors are returned to the case, they should shut off completely. So after charging they should not drain at all (unless stored for a very long time). My point is that, of the TWS I currently own, I can leave them sit for months with 0 battery drain, other than the initial charging of the monitors when first inserted after use.

I used to have the Bose Soundsport Free TWS, and they would CONSTANTLY drain the case because they were always on, and trying to connect. This wasn't fixable with a FW update, and Bose never admitted the problem, but after a time, users all over figured it out, and were pretty angry that if you let them sit (in the case) for more than a week or so, they would be totally dead.

I hope for all of your sakes (that own them) that it IS addressable with a FW update. It really wasn't a big deal with the Bose IF I used them on a daily basis, but if you have a large rotation like I do, you may not come back to them for some time, and they might be dead. On top of that, it means that you CAN'T store them, and the battery capacity will diminish quicker than otherwise.

Just my $.02!

The Falcon Pro was designed with quick connect feature as well, which the trade off is a slow draining charger.

The FoKus Pro, doesn't have that "always searching" feature so the charge case is low maintenance.

 

[scubaphish]

The Falcon Pro was designed with quick connect feature as well, which the trade off is a slow draining charger.

The FoKus Pro, doesn't have that "always searching" feature so the charge case is low maintenance.

And what, pray tell, does the FoKusH have?

Edit: figured I’d try

 

[Fleeple]

Has anyone looked into these yet, out of curiosity? I don't know much about ashdown as a company.

https://ashdownmusic.com/products/meters-linx-tws

 

[FullCircle]

And what, pray tell, does the FoKusH have?

Edit: figured I’d try

 

[The Socialist Nerd]

Right now I use the Shure True Wireless Secure Fit Adapter (https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/accessories/rmce-tw2) with a pair of Campfire Honeydews and wow the sound is totally fine on my Androids (I use a volume booster app to help out) and wow it's pretty solid. Obviously no comparison with my Audeze LCD-2CB's but still much easier to bring around.

I hope to test these Shure wireless adapters with the Audeze Euclids. I will be impressed if it works well with planar IEMs.

 

[Fleeple]

I'd say I'm on about day 4 or 5 with the Sony Linkbuds S, and I've got a few updates for those curious about these:

I've tried a number of earbud tips (stock, sedna, whizzer, noble), but my set of Symbio tips seem to have done the trick. ANC has definitely improved with these added, and bass is a bit punchier without drowning out my own personal preferences.

Connectivity is nearly perfect, although these have possibly ended calls twice; my girlfriend and I have yet to figure out if it was because she may have been leaning against her phone at the time or not.

I have had a handful of situations now where touch controls on one or both earbuds haven't kicked in until I popped them back in the case, and I'm beginning to get somewhat concerned. No software updates yet, so still holding my breath.

Any other thoughts on these would be appreciated, as always, and I hope you're all staying safe

 

[TK33]

I'd say I'm on about day 4 or 5 with the Sony Linkbuds S, and I've got a few updates for those curious about these:

I've tried a number of earbud tips (stock, sedna, whizzer, noble), but my set of Symbio tips seem to have done the trick. ANC has definitely improved with these added, and bass is a bit punchier without drowning out my own personal preferences.

Connectivity is nearly perfect, although these have possibly ended calls twice; my girlfriend and I have yet to figure out if it was because she may have been learning against her phone at the time or not.

I have had a handful of situations now where touch controls on one or both earbuds haven't kicked in until I popped them back in the case, and I'm beginning to get somewhat concerned. No software updates yet, so still holding my breath.

Any other thoughts on these would be appreciated, as always, and I hope you're all staying safe

For the calls, did you have wide area tap on? Do they have that feature? I had to turn it off on my original Linkbuds because I kept hanging up on people during calls.

 

[Caipirina]

OK. I have an unusual question. Any opinions on a tws with anc that I can wear under my Sony xm4 headphones?

The 1MORE Comfobuds mini should fit.

 

[jant71]

That's a tall order

C,mon you know you want to. Think of it. Noble using fancy new tech. What a selling point! Wizard tuning a micro driver array with more precise control with each little driver doing it's own range. New tech, 7 drivers per side in the same space as the triple driver. The wallets would fly open! Our job to give you more work, LOL! New challenges await!

 

[jant71]

We got an early FW5 product page with some more info... https://fiio-shop.de/en/head-earphones/bluetooth/1319/fiio-fw5

"Product information "FiiO FW5

Built-in independent DAC chip AK4432
High-end Bluetooth chip QCC5141
Hi-Res Wireless Certification
1 Dynamic
2 BA Drivers
10mm Large Size Dynamic driver
DLC Material Diaphragm PU edgeDiaphragm
2 Knowles BA drivers
LHDC/aptX Adaptive supported
22h + comprehensive battery life
Wireless + wired charging solution
Dual Mic cVc call noise reduction
LED independent indicator
Support transparent/low latency mode switching"