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

[voicemaster]

Why do you need to connect them to your BT-W5? They do not support AptX.

Because thats what I am using for my other bluetooth adapters like KZ AZ20 and Fiio UTWS5.

 

[Not so fat head]

I'm having quite a bit of a problem with the ZE8000...! If I don't put them inside my ear just right I'll get this weird "plugged in" feeling, which also completely eliminates the sound coming into my ear canal. It's really really weird! Not sure hod to explain it exactly.

Are there more owners of the ZE8000 MK IIs?

Sounds like the tip is collapsing and blocking the sound.. That’s weird, are the tips flimsy?

 

[Not so fat head]

Maybe push the tip further down the nozzle..

 

[helmutcheese]

Because thats what I am using for my other bluetooth adapters like KZ AZ20 and Fiio UTWS5.

You cannot really fully test them with SBC as that is what the BT-W5 will be on with those.

Install the BluetoothGoodies 3rd party A2DP driver and get LDAC on Windows and then see how they sound (if you are not testing on mobile).

 

[voicemaster]

You cannot really fully test them with SBC as that is what the BT-W5 will be on with those.

Install the BluetoothGoodies 3rd party A2DP driver and get LDAC on Windows and then see how they sound (if you are not testing on mobile).

The Noble Fokus H-ANC only comes with SBC and AAC codec tho.

 

[helmutcheese]

EDIT: I apologise as I did not realise or forgot they do not have LDAC and TBH to make a high end pair of earbuds in year end 2023/24 with SBC and AAC is a poor show and I know it is not all about codecs but driver tuning but still...

The aptX family apart from LL and Adaptive is now licence free.

 

[SynaestheticA]

Noble H really made a resurgence over the last few weeks. Was it sparked by a discount or was there an update to the H-ANC somewhere?

 

[Not so fat head]

Momentum 3’s have more reviews than the XM5’s…..

 

[voicemaster]

EDIT: I apologise as I did not realise or forgot they do not have LDAC and TBH to make a high end pair of earbuds in year end 2023/24 with SBC and AAC is a poor show and I know it is not all about codecs but driver tuning but still...

The aptX family apart from LL and Adaptive is now licence free.

Exactly! But this is pretty good for SBC granted I don't always listen to high-res audio files. I purchase this for my upcoming travel to SE Asia to accompany my Steam Deck. So far, playing MHW: Iceborne, it is showing no lag or stutter and pretty solid connection.

 

[LDude]

No wireless charging either

They say here - "Included wireless charging case adds 40+ more hours of playtime".

 

[bachankas]

Got 1more Q30, thanks @regancipher for recommendation. Really nice TWS for its price.
However, I think I need more "Classic", a bit deeper application. Having pretty large ears and ear canals, I sometines struggle to get a proper seal even with largest tips, and its oval Size makes tip rolling extremely difficult.
Soundwise, Q30 are a bit to bassy for my taste and I would like a bit more clarity in trebles.
I see that a lot of people like Technics AZ series. Are they worth testing? I consider getting second hand AZ60 as they seem to get cheaper due to AZ60M2 presence.

 

[Not so fat head]

These might be serious bang per buck….
I’ve always liked AT…. . $199

https://audio46.com/products/audio-...ling-in-ear-headphones?variant=46360468488425

 

[helmutcheese]

When did they launch (seen recent reviews), I ask as I see they are BT 5.1?

 

[Not so fat head]

Got 1more Q30, thanks @regancipher for recommendation. Really nice TWS for its price.
However, I think I need more "Classic", a bit deeper application. Having pretty large ears and ear canals, I sometines struggle to get a proper seal even with largest tips, and its oval Size makes tip rolling extremely difficult.
Soundwise, Q30 are a bit to bassy for my taste and I would like a bit more clarity in trebles.
I see that a lot of people like Technics AZ series. Are they worth testing? I consider getting second hand AZ60 as they seem to get cheaper due to AZ60M2 presence.

I picked up the AZ60’s for $99 on Technics website…. They were easily worth $250, great sound. I rotate these with several of my top TWS…

 

[voicemaster]

So I tried the Noble H-ANC in starbucks and the ANC is very good. I was actually impressed and no back ground white noise while in ANC.
The battery life is amazing. I have used it for 8 hours straight and the battery just refuse to die. My volume level is about 70-75% and no ANC.