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

[erockg]

Any word on how well the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 holds connection?

I loved the HiFiMan Svanar, but they drop connection whenever I’m outside the house, which makes them completely unworkable.

I’m looking for an improvement over my AirPods Pro 2 that work as well in most other things (I’m okay with slightly less “clamped down” ANC).

And I can keep using my AirPods Pro 2 for workouts.

Mine have been working great in and outdoors. No issues so far. No BT disconnects. They resolved the disconnect issues with the PI7 S2 and so far with the PI8 in my world. Fingers crossed that it lasts...

 

[erockg]

The price was so very right, so I'm back trying out the Final ZE8000 MK2. Really liked the first gen and these aren't a huge upgrade but for $259, I couldn't resist!

 

[mainguy]

Damn high praise, seems like these are the new king of the hill in the consumer tws.

I really want to demo them vs my wired alba. Im just curious on aptx lossless vs wired.

 

[mainguy]

The price was so very right, so I'm back trying out the Final ZE8000 MK2. Really liked the first gen and these aren't a huge upgrade but for $259, I couldn't resist!

lmao how do you get time to try all this? Even one new thing every fortnight and im overloaded lol

 

[erockg]

lmao how do you get time to try all this? Even one new thing every fortnight and im overloaded lol

Tiny bursts. Depending on what the family is doing. Some stuff is leaving though -- ie, sold.

The Final buds aren't a pair that I'd even try wearing outside. I look like Frankenstein. Home/office use only. 8k is real.

 

[mainguy]

Tiny bursts. Depending on what the family is doing. Some stuff is leaving though -- ie, sold.

The Final buds aren't a pair that I'd even try wearing outside. I look like Frankenstein. Home/office use only. 8k is real.

the Finals look like the smart way to build a tws, battery in the stem and freed up driver housing, although the driver housing is small.
If someone would lean into that design I think we'd get a nice fidelity jump as the housing would be free up for drivers!

 

[subguy812]

Any word on how well the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 holds connection?

I loved the HiFiMan Svanar, but they drop connection whenever I’m outside the house, which makes them completely unworkable.

I’m looking for an improvement over my AirPods Pro 2 that work as well in most other things (I’m okay with slightly less “clamped down” ANC).

And I can keep using my AirPods Pro 2 for workouts.

The thing with the Svanar I found was that once they connected if I hit the Bluetooth button on the phone and disconnected then reconnected my connection became solid, but not on initial connection.

 

[chriskin]

Is there anyone that owns the aviot te-zx1 that also has the b&w pi8 or it is too early for that?

I would love a comparison between those two, both for sound quality and anc

 

[erockg]

Is there anyone that owns the aviot te-zx1 that also has the b&w pi8 or it is too early for that?

I would love a comparison between those two, both for sound quality and anc

I don't have my TE-ZX1 anymore but very much prefer the PI8. I wasn't a huge fan of the Aviot. Others will disagree...

 

[Saraugie]

Is there anyone that owns the aviot te-zx1 that also has the b&w pi8 or it is too early for that?

I would love a comparison between those two, both for sound quality and anc

I will compare to both the ZX1 and ZX1 PNK. Yesterday, I spent 10 hours on planes listening to both AVIOTs using Tidal. It will be tough to beat them. I think it was you? who said 'I compare them with full-size headphones'

It's raining and I have a busy couple of days ahead. The Pi8s are 2nd up.

 

[johnston21]

Bruh….the old B&W app had a slider for treble and a slider for bass. I am salivating at a 5 band from them its a ton more than ive ever seen from them haha.

My Px8 has the 2-Band EQ but my PI7s orig. have none. Did the PI7 S2 have EQ? Going for the Jade Green…

 

[maegnificant]

One drawback I am noticing with the Jabra 8s is due to their closed design, there is always some kind of internal noise from even the slightest movements. Gotta think about this purchase for another day or two...

 

[Beh0lder]

Contact HQ
They may have some good to go.

The Spartacus came out nice along with the Kublai Khan as well.

As in sold out?

 

[dweaver]

How is fit and wind noise reduction on the 10s though? I am asking mainly for biking.

The 10 has an unusual fit compared to to typical IEM/TWS. It's has very unique tips and almost zero ear pressure as a result.

But it will feel unsecure to start due to its design. This does not mean it actually loose. It just feels that way. You need to just wear them until your brain adjusts. Once adjusted you will stop worrying and just enjoy them. I use mine in the gym, on walks/jogs and don't think I would have issue on a bike unless I was doing extreme mountain biking or something like that.

 

[fuhransahis]

I don't have my TE-ZX1 anymore but very much prefer the PI8. I wasn't a huge fan of the Aviot. Others will disagree...

Are you by chance able to give a brief comparison on the Pi8 vs the Triump? I liked the sound and design of the Triumph but had connection issues and bad transparency mode through 2 sets (higher pitched sounds created static noise in transparency).