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

[regancipher]

New review from me - Realme Buds Air 3S. Some flaws but surprisingly not bad at all for a sub $30 multipoint bud.

 

[botmann]

... My question is: my IPhone XR has 4.0 (I believe) and these TWS are 5.2. Am I going to experience very drastic sound degradation, balancing issues, etc.? ...

Not dumb to ask. It's more dumb not to ask help with your ignorance. You will be able to use headphones that are BT5.2 with your phone that BT4.0. It's not so much the sound will degrade. You're not going to have access to high resolution sound codecs such as AptX (HD, Lossess) and so forth. That said, it's BT so that's a limiting factor to begin with. And if you're using a steaming service, chances are, you're not getting FLAC file playback. Unless you're regularly listening the CDs or FLAC (or similar) with "audiophile" gear, the sound difference will not be much.

In the scenario you're given, I think you'll have a good experience. You'll not going to be the better codecs. May not be able to advantage or some of the features of headphones. I almost want to say to try out some good "cheap" TWS. SoundPeats makes some good cheap headphones. They don't have all extra features of the top their headphones. The do have a good sound, and decent battery life. Since some are as cheap as $25US, you're not going to be very upset if they get lost/stolen or damaged. It'll allow you to figure out what you want or need in your TWS cans.

 

[botmann]

Soundpeats Opera05 1DD+2BA. I think we are there wirelessy. This sounds better than some of the wired sets i own or heard.

I got the email shipping notification today. I look forward to trying Opera5 out. I've been using SoundPeats for years. I like their supercheap models. Great for the gym. I also have used the Trueengine 3 and H1s. I like the H1s over the TE3. I hoping the Opera will lean more towards the H1s in bass response. I was slightly disappointed the case does not have wireless charging; I don't use it often. It is useful to have. I'm going to see if the Operas fit in the H1 case which does have it.

 

[helmutcheese]

I highly doubt the Opera will fit the H1 case as they are more shaped like the Mini series of earbuds and going by reviews an even worse fit for (will depend on your ears obv).

 

[Ra97oR]

TWS with high price tag will always be avoided by myself.

With the constantly advances in wireless codec and battery technology, throwing big money on something that is outdated the moment it's on sale is kinda rough.

That being said, the Final ZE8000 pretty much replaced my wired IEMs at the office, and it's the first TWS that made me want to listen to music properly on it!

In my opinon, it's not just a great sounding TWS at 300ish GBP but actually a great sounding IEM at 300ish GBP, wireless or not.

Compared to a mainstream TWS, the ANC is pretty weak outside (but best I heard in a quieter location), battery life sucks, charging case is massive... As long as you can get over that, it's great sound quality focused indoor TWS first but can still deal with the outside.

 

[clerkpalmer]

TWS with high price tag will always be avoided by myself.

With the constantly advances in wireless codec and battery technology, throwing big money on something that is outdated the moment it's on sale is kinda rough.

That being said, the Final ZE8000 pretty much replaced my wired IEMs at the office, and it's the first TWS that made me want to listen to music properly on it!

In my opinon, it's not just a great sounding TWS at 300ish GBP but actually a great sounding IEM at 300ish GBP, wireless or not.

Compared to a mainstream TWS, the ANC is pretty weak outside (but best I heard in a quieter location), battery life sucks, charging case is massive... As long as you can get over that, it's great sound quality focused indoor TWS first but can still deal with the outside.

I just reacquired the ZE8000 from a member here and sold off the Mystique. I think the Mystique are more exciting sounding but the ZE are no slouches. They couldn't be more different: loud and punchy versus lush and spacious. I probably prefer the exciting but I couldn't find a comfortable fit and the ZE have that in spades. It's a trade off worth making as the ZE are really comfortable to wear.

 

[nekonhime]

I just reacquired the ZE8000 from a member here and sold off the Mystique. I think the Mystique are more exciting sounding but the ZE are no slouches. They couldn't be more different: loud and punchy versus lush and spacious. I probably prefer the exciting but I couldn't find a comfortable fit and the ZE have that in spades. It's a trade off worth making as the ZE are really comfortable to wear.

So the mystique is sold out? Damn

 

[clerkpalmer]

So the mystique is sold out? Damn

Well, mine sat in the classifieds for over a month. I'm sure there will be more. You could try to email Jim at Noble directly. He's pretty responsive.

 

[nekonhime]

Well, mine sat in the classifieds for over a month. I'm sure there will be more. You could try to email Jim at Noble directly. He's pretty responsive.

It's fine, I was waiting for a good deal and didn't know about your listing until now. I guess I will save up for the next big thing then.

 

[jant71]

Now we are doing brass inserts

 

[helmutcheese]

I am not sure if that will even do much to the sound, what size is L in mm?

 

[SynaestheticA]

Now we are doing brass inserts

Finally.

Its always seemed weird that you can get high end everything except for tips.

 

[jant71]

I am not sure if that will even do much to the sound, what size is L in mm?

Oh yeah. Found that...

 

[jant71]

I used to do that. I had the small brass compression fittings....

 

[helmutcheese]

Thanks, 14mm will be ok for me, ideally, I would love to try 15mm or if someone made XL foam tips as Comply fall out.