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

[msooffutt]

I'm surprised to hear that. zx1 are the best tws I've heard.

How would compare them to the Geminis? That’s if price wasn’t an issue.

 

[botmann]

... I'm guessing S24 doesn't have LDHC codec.

I don't know specifically about S24, but I've had several Samsung phones--all Note series--and the phones have LDHC. I've used that codec several times with some SoundPeats TWS. Of course, a simple search can give you the specifics on the Bluetooth codecs the S24 will support.

The Galaxy Buds on the other hand, probably do not have LDHC support. Instead, they'll get the SSC, a propriety Samsung codec, which you will need a Galaxy phone to use. I have a S23U and Galaxy Buds Pro 2. The app, Bluetooh Codec Changer, will let you want codecs both the phone and headphone/earbud will support

 

[JoshG1217]

How would compare them to the Geminis? That’s if price wasn’t an issue.

The gemini are wide, but zx1 are wider. Zx1 are more mid centric. Gemini have great bass. Maybe the best tws bass I've heard. Powerful and clean. Resolution is close. Gemini might have the edge. App is good. Aptx is spotty. Better connection with aac.

If you can afford it, get both. If not, Gemini will fit most people better because they are smaller.

 

[Not so fat head]

This is what I'd suspect. Based on past galaxy devices, I never thought their ANC complete with Airpods. My impression of Hauwei was even better ANC. I have doubts on ANC of Samsung. Will see if it's actually good.

I don't go out of my way in going for GB3P for a reason. I didn't like their past SQ, and ANC performances. And technically, I preferred Apple. With Apple, I had quality issues.

Maybe apples/oranges, but the GB2P’s have the best out of box sound I’ve heard yet. AKG nailed it

 

[FullCircle]

Is Noble a bad company?

Noble is a small company, trying to accomplish big things.

 

[Not so fat head]

To me, the higher price brings much better build quality, but not always…. Example, my $149 Soundcore Liberty 4 SE’s feel obviously cheap compared to my AirPod Pros, Pi7’s, XM3’s, Sennheiser 2/3’s and Bose QC’s first gen…. I’m sure the Noble’s even more so….

 

[Not so fat head]

I own the Nothing Ear (2024) and I find them better sounding than ZX1 (the red ones) with right PEQ. YMMV

To be perfectly honest, I've been AB comparing ZX1 with KZ SA08 Pro and, seriously, KZs sounded better (with tiny amount of EQ, not a fan of KZ/harman tuning)

I’m gonna pull a Get Smart here…. “I find that hard to believe”….

 

[erockg]

I’m gonna pull a Get Smart here…. “I find that hard to believe”….

Probably two or three kids here who know who Maxwell is... sigh...

 

[Not so fat head]

For younger head fi’ers A very funny comedy from the 60’s.. James Bond spoof.

 

[JML]

The Cone of Silence was probably the inspiration for ANC.

 

[dweaver]

Ordered the Galaxy, will see how it fares. Hope ANC can be one during calls, and feels like a good smooth ANC on the Hauwei, which I like the ANC quality of it. I like how it did this on the Hauwei, but SQ suuuuuuuuuucked! And the call quality isn't as hyped as it were. Maybe I had a faulty unit, who knows! Yes, and hope there is no thud like Hauwei.

What I look for in order of importance:

1. Best call quality ever! Blows everything out of the water!
2. Good ANC, and during calls too!
3. No thud during running.
3. Good enough SQ, but cannot suck either!
4. Rapid charging! I liked Hauwei for this.

Hauwei ticks most of these boxes except the SQ and wasn't sure if call quality was really up to par. I've had complaints.

The GB3P on an S24/23/Fold 4 or newer will by default use SSC and as long as One UI 6.1.1 is available/installed will have a choice for UHQ which is Samsungs form of Hires codec. I can say, having owned many LDAC TWS I find the UHQ to be as detailed at least to my ears and way less hassle to use.

I find phones calls to be excellent, prefer the ANC over Sony, and find it has one of the best ambient modes.

Sonically I also find these to be one of the best TWS I own, if not the best.

Needless to say I like them and hope you have a similar experience.

 

[DigDub]

Tried the Soundcore A40 on a whim. Sound is nice enough. They are not as small as I had hoped. Fit isn't great for me personally. No wings to stablize and they kept slipping out. Does anyone make a small TWS with a lower profile or is this the best there is right now? Probably going back so long as Amazon doesn't send me a nastygram on too many returns.

You can try the Google pixel buds pro 2. They are tiny and have wings.

 

[erockg]

Playing with some new ones. Sony LInkbuds Open and the LG Tone T80S. Tiny stuff. really into small buds with or without ANC for work, home and travel. So far so good. I'll come back with more thoughts soon.

Sending the LG back. PBP2 are better imo. Also, in stepped the JBL Tour Pro 3. Wow. Pleasant surprise. They're the step-kid to the AKG N5 for sure. Not the red headed one either. I think I like them better than the N5. Powerful bass. Great stage. Separation is very good. These things are overpriced. I don't need the stupid case with a screen. Did I mention they sound really really good? Dual driver setup. You can hear it. Best JBL I've tried to date. Few gripes outside of the case -- which is huge. Gestures are annoying. No idea why manufacturers make us choose between play/pause taps and volume controls. I want it all. Sony does this too. Few others. Bad bad bad. All in all, everything else works great. Listening to LDAC on my Hiby DAP. If you don't care about the cash, these are a great set. Took me a bit to find the right tips. Settled on the foam tips that come in the box. Knowing JBL, these will drop in price or go on sale soon. That said, they are their premium buds. Might take a bit.

 

[SilverEars]

The GB3P on an S24/23/Fold 4 or newer will by default use SSC and as long as One UI 6.1.1 is available/installed will have a choice for UHQ which is Samsungs form of Hires codec. I can say, having owned many LDAC TWS I find the UHQ to be as detailed at least to my ears and way less hassle to use.

I find phones calls to be excellent, prefer the ANC over Sony, and find it has one of the best ambient modes.

Sonically I also find these to be one of the best TWS I own, if not the best.

Needless to say I like them and hope you have a similar experience.

I hope so too, I try everytime and I fail at liking them. I want the whole package, ANC, good calls, and decent sound. I found Samsungs too aggressive in the uppermids. To hot for my ears. I hope it's not the case with 3 pro. They tried to hard to be Harmon and comes out aggressive in the upper mids.

My fav wired right now is drop FDX1, and I wish I can get that kinda sound in wireless. Nothing with TWS comes even close. FDX1 was so good enough for the price, I did't really care to look at anymore iems.

 

[dweaver]

I hope so too, I try everytime and I fail at liking them. I want the whole package, ANC, good calls, and decent sound. I found Samsungs too aggressive in the uppermids. To hot for my ears. I hope it's not the case with 3 pro. They tried to hard to be Harmon and comes out aggressive in the upper mids.

My fav wired right now is drop FDX1, and I wish I can get that kinda sound in wireless. Nothing with TWS comes even close. FDX1 was so good enough for the price, I did't really care to look at anymore iems.

Do you have a Samsung phone?

One of the reasons I bought them was the fact I could finally EQ them. I don't find them quite as mid/treble centric as the first 2 versions and the EQ should help if they do bother you in that area.