Geesh man .. please don't, because you trigger me when you do that.. lol
Going fully Wireless IEMs. Too soon? Or are we there yet?
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Silver/gray configuration might be the way to go for this generation. Hopefully some AZ80 vs XM5 comparisons soon!
cresny
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I dunno. The white one for some reason reminds me of one of my kid's favorite books
Silver/gray configuration might be the way to go for this generation. Hopefully some AZ80 vs XM5 comparisons soon!
erockg
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Sorry! On the fence now. Oddly enough, they use part of the same shell as the Galaxy Buds Pro 1 from what I see. See attached. If so, those are tough to get a good fit at times.
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erockg
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Where's my release date?!?!
Silver/gray configuration might be the way to go for this generation. Hopefully some AZ80 vs XM5 comparisons soon!
I prefer the ZE8000 (sound, app and fit). UM has good tuning but are big and lack of app kinds is a bummer
erockg
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Looks like I can dl the app on my iPhone. Guessing you're Android. You think the app would make a difference or are these a pass? I have the 3ANC and prefer the fit etc over the Finals, but the Finals did sound great. Maybe I just answered my own question.
assassin10000
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Looks similar but the contacts are in different spots. So not exactly the same part.
erockg
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We're splitting hairs
. Never said exact! But I'm not biting on them. @darveniza's reply convinced me to move on. Whew. On to the next obsession.On Android, that is correct. Overall when I am looking at TWS the app is essential, is almost like the cable with hardwired IEM's it becomes a key component. Features as ANC, Transparency Mode and call quality become also part of the equation of value per $. Sadly on my day to day, do listen to music but also have to field work calls, wife's or watch YouTube and as such TWS versatility is a must.
JoshG1217
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They are trash. Don't bother. Xm4 and az80 are much better
assassin10000
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We're splitting hairs
XM5?
XM5.
erockg
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Every time I think I'm out, Sony and Technics pull me back in. But then as I'm using them, I feel underwhelmed.
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AZ80 are underwhelming???Every time I think I'm out, Sony and Technics pull me back in. But then as I'm using them, I feel underwhelmed.
newworld666
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A few weeks ago the Anker liberty 4 really convinced me that it was a good option to upgrade from the Buds2 Pro ..
But for a full week, I am using the EAH-AZ80, and, actually, it's again a real step in sound quality... So, I am waiting for the 1000XM5, as i am almost sure it will be a new step, with this time tiny enough to get a better fit in the ears for sleeping with them. So Sony should be probably the best option for android users with the best ratio with Sound Quality/Comfort/Playing time in one charge...
I am still wondering if Hifiman with their Svanar TWS can manage to be significantly better for sound quality for android users (LDAC) than Sony & Technics and still be comfortable enough to be used (decent ANC, enough Playing Time, small enough to fit in the ear) ?
But for a full week, I am using the EAH-AZ80, and, actually, it's again a real step in sound quality... So, I am waiting for the 1000XM5, as i am almost sure it will be a new step, with this time tiny enough to get a better fit in the ears for sleeping with them. So Sony should be probably the best option for android users with the best ratio with Sound Quality/Comfort/Playing time in one charge...
I am still wondering if Hifiman with their Svanar TWS can manage to be significantly better for sound quality for android users (LDAC) than Sony & Technics and still be comfortable enough to be used (decent ANC, enough Playing Time, small enough to fit in the ear) ?
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