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

[helmutcheese]

Well, you already know the Free Byrds sound like crap.

 

[Sam L]

Just did a search on this thread, looks like no one's mentioned the Nothing Ear 2 release? I love their Ear Stick, sounds fantastic and has exceptional mics for calls. I'll be sure to give quick impressions when I get the ear 2's. Pretty reasonably priced for a new tws.

 

[helmutcheese]

"Playback with ANC off: Up to 36 hours with case and 6.3 hours with buds only" < If that is AAC @ 50% Vol that is piss poor.

 

[clerkpalmer]

Just did a search on this thread, looks like no one's mentioned the Nothing Ear 2 release? I love their Ear Stick, sounds fantastic and has exceptional mics for calls. I'll be sure to give quick impressions when I get the ear 2's. Pretty reasonably priced for a new tws.

Saw these today myself. Interesting agreed. Was considering grabbing a set but I've blown my TWS budget.

 

[jant71]

Saw these today myself. Interesting agreed. Was considering grabbing a set but I've blown my TWS budget.

You don't need to spend $150 on nothing. Though you won't be lying to the wife when she asks and you tell her you bought nothing.

 

[clerkpalmer]

At risk of going off topic, I see the Bathys are on sale for $629 which is tempting. Any happy owners?

 

[erockg]

Just did a search on this thread, looks like no one's mentioned the Nothing Ear 2 release? I love their Ear Stick, sounds fantastic and has exceptional mics for calls. I'll be sure to give quick impressions when I get the ear 2's. Pretty reasonably priced for a new tws.

The first gen were great. Wonder how long it'll take to get them direct from Nothing.

 

[xSDMx]

At risk of going off topic, I see the Bathys are on sale for $629 which is tempting. Any happy owners?

IIRC some unfortunate quirkiness. Can't power off of wired connection (always uses battery) and can't disable ANC and rely on passive isolation (i.e., must either use ANC or ambient mode).

 

[erockg]

At risk of going off topic, I see the Bathys are on sale for $629 which is tempting. Any happy owners?

Had them. I like my PX8 better. Bathys didn't fit me well. Saw that sale price. If you get them at that price with maybe a Rakuten or Honey deal via World Wide Stereo, that's a stellar deal. They do sound really good.

 

[erockg]

If only there were a way to "thumbs down" posts...

 

[clerkpalmer]

Had them. I like my PX8 better. Bathys didn't fit me well. Saw that sale price. If you get them at that price with maybe a Rakuten or Honey deal via World Wide Stereo, that's a stellar deal. They do sound really good.

Would be a swap with my PX8 which I do enjoy. Will check out rakuten. Tx.

 

[erockg]

Had them. I like my PX8 better. Bathys didn't fit me well. Saw that sale price. If you get them at that price with maybe a Rakuten or Honey deal via World Wide Stereo, that's a stellar deal. They do sound really good.

Well this is nice:

 

[clerkpalmer]

Well this is nice:

PX8 or Bathys? Edit - nevermind.

 

[erockg]

PX8 or Bathys? Edit - nevermind.

I would say the PX8 are warmer and have a more premium build. That Bathys price is tempting, but I'm going to resist the repurchase. PX8 for the win over here.

 

[clerkpalmer]

Would be a swap with my PX8 which I do enjoy. Will check out rakuten. Tx.

Probably looking at netting $450 on the PX8 used so still probably a $200 charge to upgrade.