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

[erockg]

and the Oscar for the best design goes to...

Well, I bit the bullet and repurchased the Aviot TE-ZX1. I remember them fitting great so I decided to go with the Red Bebop version over the first PNK I tried a very long time ago. Okay, maybe I'm losing my mind but these sound waaaaay louder and have more punch than the PNK I had. Did they update them or something? @jant71 I think the app looks different. EQ is much better.

 

[jant71]

Well, I bit the bullet and repurchased the Aviot TE-ZX1. I remember them fitting great so I decided to go with the Red Bebop version over the first PNK I tried a very long time ago. Okay, maybe I'm losing my mind but these sound waaaaay louder and have more punch than the PNK I had. Did they update them or something? @jant71 I think the app looks different. EQ is much better.

Should be easy to tell by the name. "SOUND ME" is being replaced by "CONNECT". Though it looks like the older SOUND ME has gotten updates including recently as a few weeks ago.

 

[erockg]

Should be easy to tell by the name. "SOUND ME" is being replaced by "CONNECT". Though it looks like the older SOUND ME has gotten updates including recently as a few weeks ago.

Definitely not the new CONNECT app. But it looks like the old one got a new finish and the EQ was upgraded.

 

[jant71]

Definitely not the new CONNECT app. But it looks like the old one got a new finish and the EQ was upgraded.

Improvements are always appreciated! Not enough output can certainly lead to a disappointing performance. Glad they sound better this time around.

 

[subguy812]

Well, I bit the bullet and repurchased the Aviot TE-ZX1. I remember them fitting great so I decided to go with the Red Bebop version over the first PNK I tried a very long time ago. Okay, maybe I'm losing my mind but these sound waaaaay louder and have more punch than the PNK I had. Did they update them or something? @jant71 I think the app looks different. EQ is much better.

Maybe I am wrong but I thought the PNK had a different driver configuration.

 

[officeboy20]

Before buying the fiio utsw2025, I looked at buying the iFi Go Pod - No app with EQ was a deal breaker for me, especially as using an iPhone for a lot of the listening.

I find using EQ to be more of a hassle. hehe

 

[Saraugie]

Maybe I am wrong but I thought the PNK had a different driver configuration.

Same driver config different tuning by Pierre Nakano = PNK

 

[galaxygrrl]

YESSSS! Amadeus is finally landing—and the Wǔ Shī lions are ecstatic

After what felt like 12 lunar cycles and a detour through the underworld of logistics, the earbuds have arrived. The lions are dancing. The skies are raining audio perfection. The wait is OVER.

Amadeus looked at the John and said: “It’s time, Maestro.”

 

[FullCircle]

Amadaeus Specs:

Key Specifications
• Driver: 8.3mm custom triple-layer diaphragm
• Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
• Sensitivity: 113 ± 2dB at 1kHz
• Impedance: 37 Ohm
• Output power: 3mW
• Chipset: Qualcomm QCC3091
• Bluetooth: Version 5.4
• Audio codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, LDAC
• Battery (earbuds): 65mAh
• Battery (case): 500mAh
• Playback time: 8–12 hours earbuds, up to 42 hours total
• Charging time: 90 minutes earbuds, 120 minutes case
• Wireless charging: Supported
• Quick charge: 10 minutes = 2 hours of playback
• Microphones: Dual with cVc noise cancelling
• Noise control: ANC and Transparency mode
• Features: Multi-point connection, TrueWireless Mirroring, Auto Power On/Off
• Certifications: FCC, CE, MIC, RCM, SRRC, BQB, ROHS, MSDS


Availability
The Noble FoKus Amadeus will be available to preorder from 11th June 2025 and shipping from the 18th June 2025 via nobleaudio.com and selected retailers worldwide for $320 / £299 / €349.

 

[Knightsfan11]

I feel like the Go Pod simply has far more power and a cleaner background to work with - The Go Pods are pretty transparent for me, and the ability to swap connectors to suit different IEMs are a godsend.

The power was definitely a selling point with the Go Pod, but thankfully, using my Sennheiser IE300, that hasn't been an issue.
I have had to use a connector with my IE300, but that has worked without issue.

 

[nijfi]

Amadaeus Specs:

Key Specifications
• Driver: 8.3mm custom triple-layer diaphragm
• Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
• Sensitivity: 113 ± 2dB at 1kHz
• Impedance: 37 Ohm
• Output power: 3mW
• Chipset: Qualcomm QCC3091
• Bluetooth: Version 5.4
• Audio codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, LDAC
• Battery (earbuds): 65mAh
• Battery (case): 500mAh
• Playback time: 8–12 hours earbuds, up to 42 hours total
• Charging time: 90 minutes earbuds, 120 minutes case
• Wireless charging: Supported
• Quick charge: 10 minutes = 2 hours of playback
• Microphones: Dual with cVc noise cancelling
• Noise control: ANC and Transparency mode
• Features: Multi-point connection, TrueWireless Mirroring, Auto Power On/Off
• Certifications: FCC, CE, MIC, RCM, SRRC, BQB, ROHS, MSDS


Availability
The Noble FoKus Amadeus will be available to preorder from 11th June 2025 and shipping from the 18th June 2025 via nobleaudio.com and selected retailers worldwide for $320 / £299 / €349.

Nice.

Are they going to be ready for London Canjam, do you know please?

 

[FullCircle]

Nice.

Are they going to be ready for London Canjam, do you know please?

Sorry, that is an HQ question but I think more than likely. I am attending Can Jam Shanghai on the 14/15 and we will show them there.

 

[nijfi]

Sorry, that is an HQ question but I think more than likely. I am attending Can Jam Shanghai on the 14/15 and we will show them there.

Ok, thank you. I'll definitely be trying them if they're at London.
I was quite taken with some of your iems last year, although I can't remember which models exactly.

 

[FullCircle]

Ok, thank you. I'll definitely be trying them if they're at London.
I was quite taken with some of your iems last year, although I can't remember which models exactly.

The Amadeus is something special.

 

[subguy812]

Same driver config different tuning by Pierre Nakano = PNK

Sad, I had them too, but can't remember. I know I didn't have the red ones.