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

[subguy812]

They are good for working and for walks. AZLA SednaEarfit XELASTEC 2 work for the tips.

I'm super curious which TWS did you end up with.

I tried those tips. I still have the AZ100, EX and Pi8.

 

[Tommy C]

I am very impressed with the Airpods 4 ANC. Apple was able to create a niche yet mass product with a semi open ear design with useable active noise cancelling.
I also have the non-ANC Airpods 4 and they don't sound exactly the same.
The Airpods 4 are a bit brighter which makes there a tiny bit more clearer.

The Airpods 4 ANC have more bass and aren't as bright which I prefer.
They don't come with equalizer but you can do some tweak: Settings > Accessibility > Audio/ Visual > Headphones Accommodation - Tune Audio For:
Balance Tone/ Vocal Range / Brightness
My proffered one is Balance Tone set to Slight to Moderate.

Spatial Audio set to Fixed is also surprisingly good and well executed.
ANC is serviceable, just don't expect Bose/ Sony levels but again, for semi open ear it's pretty incredible.

Those aren't audiophile grade TWS but they are so good as daily drivers for iOS users.
If you are on the fence, I say get the Airpods 4 with ANC they are worth the price difference.

 

[ekjellgren]

My daily driver: Softears Volume S with the Fiio UTWS 2025.

Which version of the Fiio is best, mmcx or 0.78?

 

[apagumila]

Which version of the Fiio is best, mmcx or 0.78?

They’re the same only the connector is different hahaha

 

[ekjellgren]

They’re the same only the connector is different hahaha

Yes I'm aware of that, just wondering if you use the mmcx with 0.78mm adapter?
I've seen many folks recommend that due to the swivel possibility.
But would the kit with adapter still fit in the box?

 

[apagumila]

Yes I'm aware of that, just wondering if you use the mmcx with 0.78mm adapter?
I've seen many folks recommend that due to the swivel possibility.
But would the kit with adapter still fit in the box?

Would love to answer you but I haven’t tried the mmcx with the adapter so unfortunately I have no idea

 

[Sam L]

I am very impressed with the Airpods 4 ANC. Apple was able to create a niche yet mass product with a semi open ear design with useable active noise cancelling.
I also have the non-ANC Airpods 4 and they don't sound exactly the same.
The Airpods 4 are a bit brighter which makes there a tiny bit more clearer.

The Airpods 4 ANC have more bass and aren't as bright which I prefer.
They don't come with equalizer but you can do some tweak: Settings > Accessibility > Audio/ Visual > Headphones Accommodation - Tune Audio For:
Balance Tone/ Vocal Range / Brightness
My proffered one is Balance Tone set to Slight to Moderate.

Spatial Audio set to Fixed is also surprisingly good and well executed.
ANC is serviceable, just don't expect Bose/ Sony levels but again, for semi open ear it's pretty incredible.

Those aren't audiophile grade TWS but they are so good as daily drivers for iOS users.
If you are on the fence, I say get the Airpods 4 with ANC they are worth the price difference.

fully agree, the airpods 4 ANC for semi open ears are incredible.

 

[erockg]

Yes I'm aware of that, just wondering if you use the mmcx with 0.78mm adapter?
I've seen many folks recommend that due to the swivel possibility.
But would the kit with adapter still fit in the box?

Depends on how big the IEM you intend to us is. I prefer MMCX with mine because it lets the Thieaudio MMK3 and Origin swivel and fit in the case. Not all IEMs have this issue, so ymmv.

 

[galaxygrrl]

I tried those tips. I still have the AZ100, EX and Pi8.

I actually think the ZA 100s are the best bang for the buck. I kept the Beoplay Elevens and the Rex5. I tried the Pi8, and they were too buggy for me, but it sounds awesome. There supposedly is a new Beoplay coming out, and if it does, I will sell my Elevens and buy those.

 

[subguy812]

I actually think the ZA 100s are the best bang for the buck. I kept the Beoplay Elevens and the Rex5. I tried the Pi8, and they were too buggy for me, but it sounds awesome. There supposedly is a new Beoplay coming out, and if it does, I will sell my Elevens and buy those.

I had the Elevens...better ANC than EX and after I listened for nuances, the sound was a touch better, but not enough to justify the pricetag. This is my third time with the Pi8, my first one was buggy as hell, this one works great. The AZ100's are getting most of my ear time, because I have found great tips and EQ settings.

 

[galaxygrrl]

I had the Elevens...better ANC than EX and after I listened for nuances, the sound was a touch better, but not enough to justify the pricetag. This is my third time with the Pi8, my first one was buggy as hell, this one works great. The AZ100's are getting most of my ear time, because I have found great tips and EQ settings.

What eartips are you using? As for the Beoplay elevens, I never had the EX, so they were a nice find. Btw, there is supposed to be a new beoplay coming out soon. Hope they are good, will sell my elevens if they are good.

 

[subguy812]

What eartips are you using? As for the Beoplay elevens, I never had the EX, so they were a nice find. Btw, there is supposed to be a new beoplay coming out soon. Hope they are good, will sell my elevens if they are good.

Azla Sednafit Origin or the Spinfit CP100 + provide me a similar experience, good seal and they stay in place. I like the sound quality of both. I filled out best tester info B&O sent me, twice now. It is for the new release, but still waiting.

 

[daijoubu86]

Speaking of Noble. Just got my Knight IEMs and they're a seal for the price. Wow. Put them on the 2025 UTWS5 tws adapters and they rock. Added a tiny bit of bass and the IEMs handle it well. They had some punch out of the box, and the treble is nice. Not overwhelming. Using aptX Adaptive with the Creative BT-W6 dongle on an iPhone. Sounds really good. Nozzles are longer, like the old Falcons, but they so work. Didn't even use the stock tips or cable. No need over here.

Tried the Shure TW2 adapters and the Go Pods. Go Pods work great for a flat EQ and LDAC, but I prefer a little more bass. Monarch MK3 will go on them. I'll keep the Shure 215s on the Shure adapters for now, but the others to play nice with them.

Anyway, for less than 300 for a tribrid, the Knights are great. For me, the caveat is they do need a little bass bump. Fiio's help there.

Between these vs the rex5?

 

[clerkpalmer]

Between these vs the rex5?

If you are going to use them wirelessly anyway go with the Rex. The Knight do need a little bass boost where the Rex do not.

 

[erockg]

Between these vs the rex5?

Rex5.