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

[erockg]

As some of you know, I'm not a huge Chi-fi TWS guy and I always spend too much on buds. It's an addiction. But, this Prime Day, I couldn't resist picking up the 1More EVO buds for $118. I was very interested in the dual driver setup. These have a DD as well as a BA. Got them last night. The unboxing was nice. Buds are pretty, case is small and metal with wireless charging. At first, sound was awful to my ears. I was really annoyed. Couldn't get a good EQ setting and the app isn't stellar. Literally some formatting errors when you open the presets in the app. They need to update. That said, I stayed patient and decided to give SoundID a shot. SoundID is also used with the Grell TWS so I've had experience with it. 1More integrated SoundID into their app. I set that up, ran the tests and that’s when the EVO started to truly shine. Sound opened up wide and the bass punch is great for the metal I live for. All in all, if you can get these for cheap, I say give them a shot. They have volume controls, ANC is pretty damn good for a bud this cheap. I mean, I was stunned that the ANC was so good for my use. With a good seal, they knocked out all the fans, hums, traffic, whatever in my home. I heard nothing. Wireless charging, auto pause and transparency mode included. I'm waiting for something to go wrong with them so I'll report back if they fail me.

 

[Spidermanxd]

As some of you know, I'm not a huge Chi-fi TWS guy and I always spend too much on buds. It's an addiction. But, this Prime Day, I couldn't resist picking up the 1More EVO buds for $118. I was very interested in the dual driver setup. These have a DD as well as a BA. Got them last night. The unboxing was nice. Buds are pretty, case is small and metal with wireless charging. At first, sound was awful to my ears. I was really annoyed. Couldn't get a good EQ setting and the app isn't stellar. Literally some formatting errors when you open the presets in the app. They need to update. That said, I stayed patient and decided to give SoundID a shot. SoundID is also used with the Grell TWS so I've had experience with it. 1More integrated SoundID into their app. I set that up, ran the tests and that’s when the EVO started to truly shine. Sound opened up wide and the bass punch is great for the metal I live for. All in all, if you can get these for cheap, I say give them a shot. They have volume controls, ANC is pretty damn good for a bud this cheap. I mean, I was stunned that the ANC was so good for my use. With a good seal, they knocked out all the fans, hums, traffic, whatever in my home. I heard nothing. Wireless charging, auto pause and transparency mode included. I'm waiting for something to go wrong with them so I'll report back if they fail me.

I guess you do like to pay too much for buds, same pair on ebay for $84 BRAND NEW

 

[erockg]

I guess you do like to pay too much for buds, same pair on ebay for $84 BRAND NEW

Great! What site? eBay? If so, that Seller doesn't accept returns. I do Amazon 90% of the time for the return policy. 100% fine with the extra cost. But thanks for the heads up.

 

[jant71]

1More is a big brand. My Soundmagic is Chi-Fi. Those Tin Buds 3 are Chi-Fi. 1More have headquarters in the U.S., U.K., and China and are worth a half a billion. Besides having apps, auto pause sensors, ambient, ANC, and give firmware updates. Would Chi-Fi do those things???

 

[erockg]

1More is a big brand. My Soundmagic is Chi-Fi. Those Tin Buds 3 are Chi-Fi. 1More have headquarters in the U.S., U.K., and China and are worth a half a billion. Besides having apps, auto pause sensors, ambient, ANC, and give firmware updates. Would Chi-Fi do those things???

C'maaaahn, you know what I mean @jant71! 1More is in San Diego out here in CA and super fast with replacements if you buy from their dealers.

 

[jant71]

C'maaaahn, you know what I mean @jant71! 1More is in San Diego out here in CA and super fast with replacements if you buy from their dealers.

I'm just nitpickin' ya. Just busting .

 

[erockg]

I'm just nitpickin' ya. Just busting .

You know I know.

 

[Tenlow]

They truly are worth the price so far. Been using them all afternoon for music and Zoom calls.

So what about the erockg review of these then? "Truly worth the prize so far" doesn't satisfy this man enough here

 

[Tenlow]

The Free Byrd are being heavily tested today.

Left the house two hours ago and started using them. Have been using them constantly so far in public transport, while walking to the main bus station and will now use them for an almost 5 hour bus drive to Munich.

So far, after two hours, still very comfortable, not a single connection dropout, ANC on and fairly loud volume (around 65%) and still 80% battery left.

Pretty great.

 

[March78]

How do the Free Byrds compare with the MTW3 and Beoplay EX? Very interested to hear your thoughts as I have both of those.

Personally I find the sound of the EX much better than MTW3, more detailed, better vocals and just more enjoyable. Also better comfort.
Only thing is the noise cancelling of the EX is almost useless and that of the MTW3 pretty good.

Very interested to hear how the Free Byrds compare

 

[jmwant]

As some of you know, I'm not a huge Chi-fi TWS guy and I always spend too much on buds. It's an addiction. But, this Prime Day, I couldn't resist picking up the 1More EVO buds for $118. I was very interested in the dual driver setup. These have a DD as well as a BA. Got them last night. The unboxing was nice. Buds are pretty, case is small and metal with wireless charging. At first, sound was awful to my ears. I was really annoyed. Couldn't get a good EQ setting and the app isn't stellar. Literally some formatting errors when you open the presets in the app. They need to update. That said, I stayed patient and decided to give SoundID a shot. SoundID is also used with the Grell TWS so I've had experience with it. 1More integrated SoundID into their app. I set that up, ran the tests and that’s when the EVO started to truly shine. Sound opened up wide and the bass punch is great for the metal I live for. All in all, if you can get these for cheap, I say give them a shot. They have volume controls, ANC is pretty damn good for a bud this cheap. I mean, I was stunned that the ANC was so good for my use. With a good seal, they knocked out all the fans, hums, traffic, whatever in my home. I heard nothing. Wireless charging, auto pause and transparency mode included. I'm waiting for something to go wrong with them so I'll report back if they fail me.

Thanks for your impressions!

 

[Tenlow]

How do the Free Byrds compare with the MTW3 and Beoplay EX? Very interested to hear your thoughts as I have both of those.

Personally I find the sound of the EX much better than MTW3, more detailed, better vocals and just more enjoyable. Also better comfort.
Only thing is the noise cancelling of the EX is almost useless and that of the MTW3 pretty good.

Very interested to hear how the Free Byrds compare

I would agree on your ANC observations. The Free Byrd ANC also is pretty weak, honestly. The MTW3 is better there without a doubt.

Sound wise, difficult to compare. I think the sound personalization really makes a difference on the Free Byrd. "Adjusted" to my ears, they sound incredibly good. I really really like this feature, already liked it on the Lagoon and the Aventho Wireless back in the day The Free Byrd sound full, very detailed and spacious. The are probably also the loudest of the three and have a very satisfying bass response. I would put them to #1 right now in comparison to the MTW3 and even the EX, although this obviously is purely subjective and others may disagree. The EX are also excellent sounding, no question about it. The MTW3, more so than others maybe, I think are also very good sounding but not as good as the other two. They do have the best transparency mode, though Same for the ANC as already stated.

The battery life on the Free Byrd is great, though. I'm still listening as I type and have been doing so for almost 4 hours now (I should really give my ears a break now) and battery still is at 60% in the app which is very impressive with ANC on all the time.

The big surprise is and was the comfort, though. They seem (and are) quite big and bulky buds, yet no comfort issues after 4 hours whatsoever.

 

[jmwant]

I guess you do like to pay too much for buds, same pair on ebay for $84 BRAND NEW

That's w very good deal!

 

[jmwant]

I guess you do like to pay too much for buds, same pair on ebay for $84 BRAND NEW

That's a very good deal!

 

[March78]

The Free Byrd are being heavily tested today.

Left the house two hours ago and started using them. Have been using them constantly so far in public transport, while walking to the main bus station and will now use them for an almost 5 hour bus drive to Munich.

So far, after two hours, still very comfortable, not a single connection dropout, ANC on and fairly loud volume (around 65%) and still 80% battery left.

Pretty great.

I would agree on your ANC observations. The Free Byrd ANC also is pretty weak, honestly. The MTW3 is better there without a doubt.

Sound wise, difficult to compare. I think the sound personalization really makes a difference on the Free Byrd. "Adjusted" to my ears, they sound incredibly good. I really really like this feature, already liked it on the Lagoon and the Aventho Wireless back in the day The Free Byrd sound full, very detailed and spacious. The are probably also the loudest of the three and have a very satisfying bass response. I would put them to #1 right now in comparison to the MTW3 and even the EX, although this obviously is purely subjective and others may disagree. The EX are also excellent sounding, no question about it. The MTW3, more so than others maybe, I think are also very good sounding but not as good as the other two. They do have the best transparency mode, though Same for the ANC as already stated.

The battery life on the Free Byrd is great, though. I'm still listening as I type and have been doing so for almost 4 hours now (I should really give my ears a break now) and battery still is at 60% in the app which is very impressive with ANC on all the time.

The big surprise is and was the comfort, though. They seem (and are) quite big and bulky buds, yet no comfort issues after 4 hours whatsoever.

Thanks for your impressions, very useful
Would you rate the Free Byrds also above the EX in the vocals department?
Because vocals are the weak point of every TWS I tried so far (including MTW3) except for the EX.
And is the ANC on the Free Byrds as weak as on the EX or a bit better?
If the Free Byrds are equal or better than EX with vocals, I should try them out I think