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

[PixelSquish]

I think you will be quite happy with the performance of the adapters. You can also give them more juice when in the settings you pick the SE215 as the default device. Let us know.
The ambient has many levels to choose from. The max levels are hissy but amplify well. EQ is seriously the best. might be overkill for many.

So I got mine today.

These exude quality compared to the iFi Go Pods. The Go Pod case just feels chintzy and cheap overall - and it's also stupidly designed for a portable 'Go' product. It is not symmetrical, has angular edges, and is bulky - literally the polar opposite of sleek and portable - it's not good to slide into a bag pocket on the go, unless it's quite big. The Shure is shaped like a smooth puck, and is way better in this regard. Plus the Go Pod case could be finicky with charging starting upon putting the buds in. You can see with the Shure it's a much better design.

It feels like a more premium product for sure.

The app is good, it's not amazing but it's a nicely done app, simple but modern looking UI, with some good functionality - like changing what button presses do, the EQ, and adjusting ambient noise, all of these things the Go Pods lack completely, for twice the price. No App, No EQ, No ambient mode. And they have been gaslighting their customers about designing an app, which I find terrible.

Also, way more comfortable in my ear. The Go Pods cords are short and stiff, and multiple people complained about what that did to the fit. Uncomfortable. Sometimes they'd pull the IEM's enough out of my ear with just normal walking and head movement and break the seal. Super annoying.

SQ is good, I like AptX, though I would like AptX HD. I have to give the overall SQ so far to the Go Pods as they just have a slightly nicer sound to me, plus they put out more power, and they do support some newer codecs plus LDAC.

Considering the Shure are half the price, it's evident the Go Pods were a total price gouge based upon being an early to market product.

As far as tactile buttons over touch, I usually prefer good touch buttons, but that is very subjective. The tactile buttons on these TW2 do work very well though. That is a personal thing and I'll have to get used to it but they feel high quality.

I can't say these are end game TWS adapters at all, but it gives me hope that we can do a lot better in the not too far future than the overpriced $400 Go Pods. I sold mine for $200 and I think that person paid the right price. It's a shame Shure just markets these for their buds. They could do a few tweaks, add changeable connectors for 2 pin and MMCX, and add in the better chip of the Go Pods, and charge $300 and it would simply blow everything else out of the water.

 

[Tommy C]

So I got mine today.

These exude quality compared to the iFi Go Pods. The Go Pod case just feels chintzy and cheap overall - and it's also stupidly designed for a portable 'Go' product. It is not symmetrical, has angular edges, and is bulky - literally the polar opposite of sleek and portable - it's not good to slide into a bag pocket on the go, unless it's quite big. The Shure is shaped like a smooth puck, and is way better in this regard. Plus the Go Pod case could be finicky with charging starting upon putting the buds in. You can see with the Shure it's a much better design.

It feels like a more premium product for sure.

The app is good, it's not amazing but it's a nicely done app, simple but modern looking UI, with some good functionality - like changing what button presses do, the EQ, and adjusting ambient noise, all of these things the Go Pods lack completely, for twice the price. No App, No EQ, No ambient mode. And they have been gaslighting their customers about designing an app, which I find terrible.

Also, way more comfortable in my ear. The Go Pods cords are short and stiff, and multiple people complained about what that did to the fit. Uncomfortable. Sometimes they'd pull the IEM's enough out of my ear with just normal walking and head movement and break the seal. Super annoying.

SQ is good, I like AptX, though I would like AptX HD. I have to give the overall SQ so far to the Go Pods as they just have a slightly nicer sound to me, plus they put out more power, and they do support some newer codecs plus LDAC.

Considering the Shure are half the price, it's evident the Go Pods were a total price gouge based upon being an early to market product.

As far as tactile buttons over touch, I usually prefer good touch buttons, but that is very subjective. The tactile buttons on these TW2 do work very well though. That is a personal thing and I'll have to get used to it but they feel high quality.

I can't say these are end game TWS adapters at all, but it gives me hope that we can do a lot better in the not too far future than the overpriced $400 Go Pods. I sold mine for $200 and I think that person paid the right price. It's a shame Shure just markets these for their buds. They could do a few tweaks, add changeable connectors for 2 pin and MMCX, and add in the better chip of the Go Pods, and charge $300 and it would simply blow everything else out of the water.

Glad to hear you’re liking them so far.
For what else is out there, I find the Shure to be the total package. Like you mentioned, the Go might be have better tonality but the Shure does everything else much better. Don’t forget to pick the device in the Settings. When you pick the Aonic 215 it provides the most boosted power AFAIK.

 

[clerkpalmer]

Last time I bought a b&o Amazon warehouse product it let me register them for the full warranty in the app but I'm not sure if that would hold up when needed but hell for $200 cheaper I'll take a shot. Now the new Bose I will say are the best that I've heard thus far from Bose cans. But, the h95 are just in a League of their own in my opinion. Both great but have different uses I guess.

Ok. Ordered. Hope they are in good condition. Strangely don’t arrive until 12/4 via Prime. Weird.

 

[nekonhime]

Ok. Ordered. Hope they are in good condition. Strangely don’t arrive until 12/4 via Prime. Weird.

Just keep in mind that they will take up to 30 days from the time they received the item

 

[clerkpalmer]

Ok. Ordered. Hope they are in good condition. Strangely don’t arrive until 12/4 via Prime. Weird.

As far as warranty not sure. They will probably ask for proof of purchase.

Just keep in mind that they will take up to 30 days from the time they received the item

what do you mean?

 

[nekonhime]

As far as warranty not sure. They will probably ask for proof of purchase.

what do you mean?

It only for refund, my bad

 

[clerkpalmer]

It only for refund, my bad

lol. No worries. I think I’ll try them first.

 

[erockg]

Ok. Ordered. Hope they are in good condition. Strangely don’t arrive until 12/4 via Prime. Weird.

I did too. Worst case, they they back.

Going to try this too because travelling with the H95 case is annoying.

Mchoi Hard Carrying Case Replacement for JBL Tune 500BT / 510BT On-Ear Wireless Bluetooth Headphone, Case Only https://a.co/d/fOCyHHW

 

[nekonhime]

I did too. Worst case, they they back.

Going to try this too because travelling with the H95 case is annoying.

Mchoi Hard Carrying Case Replacement for JBL Tune 500BT / 510BT On-Ear Wireless Bluetooth Headphone, Case Only https://a.co/d/fOCyHHW

Yeah, the h95's case is heavy duty but prone to scratch.

Ok. Ordered. Hope they are in good condition. Strangely don’t arrive until 12/4 via Prime. Weird.

I think you gonna be fine. I bought the white one for 475 but they came out perfectly. The downside was they were not compatible with my phone (android 13, rog 5s).

 

[clerkpalmer]

I did too. Worst case, they they back.

Going to try this too because travelling with the H95 case is annoying.

Mchoi Hard Carrying Case Replacement for JBL Tune 500BT / 510BT On-Ear Wireless Bluetooth Headphone, Case Only https://a.co/d/fOCyHHW

You go new or used?

 

[erockg]

You go new or used?

AW Acceptable. I've had great luck so far, one came mint, another brand new and sealed. Hopefully the streak continues!

 

[assassin10000]

Just saw these (and ordered). Anyone else here tried them? Looks like they've been out since July.



Mee Audio pebbles.

 

[MakeItWain]

Question for everyone and seeking a recommendation.

In the market to pick up some wireless earbuds for my niece in the near future. Any thoughts on best ones around the $100-$200 range? Music is more modern/K-Pop oriented so probably some bass leaning would be ideal or an app that can EQ.

I've enjoyed my launch edition Galaxy Buds so I've been eyeballing the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. I've also read a bit into the Sennheiser MTW3 and looked at some of the Sonys or the Final ZE3000. Any thoughts?

 

[Tommy C]

Just saw these (and ordered). Anyone else here tried them? Looks like they've been out since July.



Mee Audio pebbles.

Looks interesting. I always liked Mee Audio (Aka Meelectronics) since I started my Head-Fi journey many years ago.

 

[jant71]

https://reb--audio-com.translate.go...l=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

Early bird price on Amazon JP. Final sub brand model with BT5.4 SBC/AAC/LDAC. 10mm hybrid organic film driver, head tracking, wireless charging, hybrid ANC, ambient, and IPX4. You can change the language of the announcements on the buds themselves though English is the default. They look smaller and nicely shaped.

I tried to see if it would ship to the US. Hey $66 and then the discount was too cheap not to try but it says doesn't ship to the US through Amazon.