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

[Juturna]

This is so goddamn weird though. My Sony WF-1000XM3's that broke about a year and a half ago where the right (i think) earbud stopped working completely... well, I just tried them now and I realized 2 things: 1) Both of them work again... this has happened once before so it's bound to break again before the day is over or something. 2) they sounded a lot better than I remember them doing, weird.

 

[Luke Skywalker]

This is so goddamn weird though. My Sony WF-1000XM3's that broke about a year and a half ago where the right (i think) earbud stopped working completely... well, I just tried them now and I realized 2 things: 1) Both of them work again... this has happened once before so it's bound to break again before the day is over or something. 2) they sounded a lot better than I remember them doing, weird.

Although I could never get sound that I liked from them despite endless tinkering with EQ settings, they functioned flawlessly. The NC is great and in my opinion they're the best for voice calls

 

[gabriely]

I wonder if those who who are having connection issues with FoKus are using Android? I’ve never had a single issue with AAC -> iPhone 12 Pro Max

I'm on an iPhone 11 Pro Max myself - so it is probably not that. Whatever the issue is, it's genuinely unfortunate - I really wanted to love that pair a lot more!

 

[HaliHarry]

I’m using Victor tws to do my main earbuds but anc is too bad. I want to by 1 more comfortable fit earbuds and wondering between Galaxy buds2 pro and Huawei Freebuds pro 2. Someone tell me which one have better sound and anc. Thank so much

 

[whitete]

By "better" are you referring to the overall tuning or detail retrieval? Though the tuning could be better, I wish I had something with the L3P's level of detail and bass impact but in the form factor of the A40.

I’m no expert evaluator like so many on this forum. And thank you for helping me to be more specific. I think I like the tuning of the A40 better than the L3P. Also, the A40 battery is much better. I totally agree that the form factor of the A40 is a winner. Similar to the Soundpeats Mini Pro but without the connection problems.

 

[clerkpalmer]

Anyone using Apple Music on Android have a solution for it running in the background all day? This is my second android with the problem. It runs all day long unless I deep sleep it.

 

[Caipirina]

gosh, I really don't have any good choices for earbuds right now! Went back to my Devialet Geminis, and after EQ:ing I actually started to like them ok,

Funny this 'going back to things' ... yesterday I went back to the Mifo 05 (BA version) and still loving this one a lot ... then I checked what might be my oldest, still working TWS? Well, the Jabra Active Elite I had bought in 4/2017 have been battery dead for a while now .. and my first pair of Bose SSF from 12/17 followed a similar path (but I recently bought a very gently used pair for cheap and used it on a 15K run just 2 days ago) .. which makes my 'oldest' still working set the Sony WF-1000X ! Bought in June 2018 from amazon warehouse for an incredible 9€!!! (They were released in Sept 2017) ... No idea how long the battery still lasts, I think it was ever only rated at 3h ... so, even 2 would be good ...

 

[DDDYKI]

Anyone using Apple Music on Android have a solution for it running in the background all day? This is my second android with the problem. It runs all day long unless I deep sleep it.

Can't say I've noticed an issue on my S22 Ultra, which already has trash battery life even before I started using Apple Music. However, the Apple Music widget doesn't always update the currently playing track.

 

[nekonhime]

Anyone using Apple Music on Android have a solution for it running in the background all day? This is my second android with the problem. It runs all day long unless I deep sleep it.

I guess just turn off the background data

 

[dleblanc343]

So I bought some UM Indigos and they have electrostatic and bone conduction. It makes me wonder if those technologies will make it into TWS buds at some point

How are you liking those?

Currently one of my 2 favorite end game iem’s

 

[FYLegend]

Any impressions on the Audio-Technica ATH-SQTW here?

Surprised that it only has SBC but if done right it probably isn't a dealbreaker. A friend recently picked it up, not a serious listener but he said it has good vocals and detail but not a lot of bass.

 

[webvan]

now that the Bose & APP2 wait is over and the hype reviews are about to pour in ...

How do we feel about the next Sony XM5 TWS? Or won't there be any? All Linkbuds now?

In hindsight, I think what had me a bit less enthused when testing the Bose QC 2 was that on that day I only had my Free Byrds with me for a/b .. and those are still very hard to beat IMHO. Just to clarify, I think those new Bose have the potential to be very awesome buds and maybe new ANC kings, since one can theoretically achieve proper seal with the right tip/band combo. The sound is as good as Bose has always been. Personally I do miss the stay hear tips, but the fit I got from the (I guess M tip / M band) was a pretty good start) .

I am pretty sure I will eventually end up buying the new Bose, but I might wait until I catch a good deal maybe around xmas ... I am in no dire need of new TWS, something I always keep telling myself ...

Lucky you, already been able to test the QCII ?
With a tight seal they probably won't work for running though. Talking of which it seems my trusty X12 are finally giving up the ghost after 4 years of use (got them around Xmas 2018 I believe) with the volume in the left earbud now very low. I have some Aftershockz but the music does not sound as nice (no bass at all) and the "thump" was there with all the other options I've tried. They X12 can still be found so I might pick up another pair.

 

[Caipirina]

Lucky you, already been able to test the QCII ?
With a tight seal they probably won't work for running though.

My thoughts exactly, but will most likely end up getting them anyways. Seems I developed a certain ignorance towards the ‘thud’, was running 15K with the Free Byrds today, which I did not expect to be that passable for running. Had to re-adjust fit a few times, but otherwise all good & great sound.

Sorry to hear about your X12, mine have just become to hassle some, baby sitting them while they charge, foams on and off. And I doooo like my ANC while running

 

[webvan]

When running in noisy environments it would certainly help, fortunately it's rarely my case. Even with the APP1 that were supposed to have some "vents" to avoid the "thump" I wasn't very convinced and I could hear some "tearing" that was probably due to interference with the ANC. I'm surprised there haven't been more X12 designs over the years, surely the "runner's thump" must annoy many people !

 

[jant71]

Jabra review... https://www-phileweb-com.translate....9.html?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US