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

[dweaver]

Thank you for testing!

I also get a bit more footfall thump on my XM5 compared to the Elite 10

My best 2 TWS for lack of footfall sound are Elite 10 and Galaxy Bud 3 Pro.

I would give the GB3P the edge for sound quality and Elite 10 the edge for comfort and over all stability.

While I prefer to GB3P for sound this does not make the Elite 10 bad in any way. Both sound good, just the one is a bit better than the other.

 

[maegnificant]

I also get a bit more footfall thump on my XM5 compared to the Elite 10

My best 2 TWS for lack of footfall sound are Elite 10 and Galaxy Bud 3 Pro.

I would give the GB3P the edge for sound quality and Elite 10 the edge for comfort and over all stability.

While I prefer to GB3P for sound this does not make the Elite 10 bad in any way. Both sound good, just the one is a bit better than the other.

Very interesting... The Elite 10 Gen 2 and AKG N5 are both possible next tryouts for me.

 

[utku1985]

What are others thoughts on this and the comfort wise how are they my main issue with tws is the comfort I can’t also use headphones much unless I m home which is not often so tws more suitable
I have zx-1 that I can’t use due to comfort I ll sell them here !

 

[utku1985]

Zx-1 gotta go due to comfort anyone willing to pick up New York / NJ AREA or how does selling shipping works out here ? They mint condition used only few times

 

[helmutcheese]

50db of noise reduction? That sounds impossible to me. Most ANC claims are far from what is measured in reality. Rtings actually measures them in a controlled setup and they put Sony and Bose buds at the top at 27db of reduction. Shure and Etymotic IEMs claim 37db of passive isolation as I recall.

All the Asian earbuds have inflated numbers, do you really believe the number for Soundcore/Edifier/Earfun/Soundpeats who are all around the high 40's low 50'setc?

 

[audionooby]

All the Asian earbuds have inflated numbers, do you really believe the number for Soundcore/Edifier/Earfun/Soundpeats who are all around the high 40's low 50'setc?

I definitely don’t believe them - I am just pointing out that it is a likely inflated claim because it was mentioned here. Personally I am often surprised by reviewers who seem to speak positively about the ANC performance of these random brands. For example many reviews of the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC praise its ANC, but to me it is pretty basic. Although I guess that could be due to shallow fit (and unfortunately you can’t tip roll with their proprietary nozzle shape).

 

[VICosPhi]

Anyone have thoughts on Samsung Buds 3 Pro bass? I find the mid-bass plenty but feels like it lacks the Sub bass. Since it has a planar tweeter and a DD for low end(bass) along with a separate amp for the DD, I expected better bass...

 

[Quaz1]

Anyone have thoughts on Samsung Buds 3 Pro bass? I find the mid-bass plenty but feels like it lacks the Sub bass.

I was coming here is ask if anyone had an eq they could share.

Owning them less than 24 hours I'm using dynamic and I like it but it's probably a tad harsh in the highs.

 

[subguy812]

My B&W's should be here by Wednesday. Anxious to try them

 

[VICosPhi]

I was coming here is ask if anyone had an eq they could share.

Owning them less than 24 hours I'm using dynamic and I like it but it's probably a tad harsh in the highs.

Found these EQ settings from a Car sound engineer on reddit but these are supposed to be true to life flat response...
0 -2 +2 +1 0 -1 -2 -1 +1

Mine are like this:
+4 +2 0 0 +2 +2 +3 +4

 

[erockg]

My B&W's should be here by Wednesday. Anxious to try them

I’m loving them more each day.

 

[darveniza]

After playing around with the B&W Pi8, would advise the following:

• Of course, pair the device, if you notice any popping on ANC , sound balance issues or volume. Leave "as is"
• Perform FW update
• Then on Android go into BT settings and forget device, on Settings/Apps/B&W Music clear cache and storage.
• Do a factory reset: place earbuds in case, press reset button for 3-5 secs until amber light flashes, release, wait for green light per user manual ( https://www.bowerswilkins.com/on/de...KhD5RG0BvNunNK7v5F1Kau8Rp6Ctjw3r01vcwGOyqCHVF )
• Perform pairing again.

Found that this cleared all issues, was able to test with a 2nd set of Pi8. Don't know if the issues are from factory or from the FW update. However, found 2 sets to be completely fixed and working great after that process.

 

[VICosPhi]

Anyone that has PI8, how is the ANC and battery life compared to Bose QC ultra? I have the QC Ultras that I am thinking of selling and going with PI8 based on the hype.

 

[erockg]

After playing around with the B&W Pi8, would advise the following:

• Of course, pair the device, if you notice any popping on ANC , sound balance issues or volume. Leave "as is"
• Perform FW update
• Then on Android go into BT settings and forget device, on Settings/Apps/B&W Music clear cache and storage.
• Do a factory reset: place earbuds in case, press reset button for 3-5 secs until amber light flashes, release, wait for green light per user manual ( https://www.bowerswilkins.com/on/de...KhD5RG0BvNunNK7v5F1Kau8Rp6Ctjw3r01vcwGOyqCHVF )
• Perform pairing again.

Found that this cleared all issues, was able to test with a 2nd set of Pi8. Don't know if the issues are from factory or from the FW update. However, found 2 sets to be completely fixed and working great after that process.

I’m not showing a firmware update. What build are you on?

 

[darveniza]

I’m not showing a firmware update. What build are you on?

earbuds 1.0.16.18 and case 0.16.0