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

[paddyberger]

Thanks both for the helpful replies. Like I mentioned, kids are into the aesthetics and what their friends have, no matter how much you try and educate them.

Hopefully they will both learn but that’s not for now.

They are between 10-30 pounds and it’s not a life changing amount for her happiness. (Or not as the case maybe!) So I’ll get the least worst ones and see how we go from there.

I’ll have a look at that YouTube video and take a punt. Thanks.

 

[Soreniglio]

Thanks both for the helpful replies. Like I mentioned, kids are into the aesthetics and what their friends have, no matter how much you try and educate them.

Hopefully they will both learn but that’s not for now.

They are between 10-30 pounds and it’s not a life changing amount for her happiness. (Or not as the case maybe!) So I’ll get the least worst ones and see how we go from there.

I’ll have a look at that YouTube video and take a punt. Thanks.

You could buy them the "QCY T3" or the "Anker Liberty Air", they're both good quality and resemble the Airpods in style.

 

[Soreniglio]

Or these:

 

[Caipirina]

Thanks both for the helpful replies. Like I mentioned, kids are into the aesthetics and what their friends have, no matter how much you try and educate them.

Hopefully they will both learn but that’s not for now.

They are between 10-30 pounds and it’s not a life changing amount for her happiness. (Or not as the case maybe!) So I’ll get the least worst ones and see how we go from there.

I’ll have a look at that YouTube video and take a punt. Thanks.

I got the i7 as a freebie from AliExpress and those are now to be had for 5$ ... they are about 20% bigger than the original, but even they stay connected and play music ok-ish ... have not tested the battery life, but I suspect they sent me an old show room model and seems the battery is done after 30 minutes ... from what I gathered, the i30 is ok if you don't need wireless charging and the i60 even have that

 

[actorlife]

Darn, I still want those Alterola, but can’t find them at a reasonable offer / location / price.

As for the syllable 101, I have a somewhat soft spot for them. They are not stellar, but I have taken them out for runs and they stayed put (even though the connection crapped out on one run and random button pressing helped)

Wondering which my least fav TWS are. I think I am never warming up to the Havit G1, I think I got them since they reminded me of my dad Jabras, but neither sound nor fit dazzle me.

Which ones are yours? (General question to everyone)

Honestly I've been using the Syllables alot lately because of the 10hr battery life and keep the 359/Aterola/Hoopshop for music/movies mostly. Like I've said before if they were a bit clearer they'd be my favorite. My least favorites soundwise would be the X-18S then the Syllables. I also don't detect aptx sq any better on my Cayin N3 with the S101. I still rate my favorites the same in my overview. 359(SBC is fantastic) just has a beautiful soundstage and clarity that they are still my favorites. Maybe the MPOW will knock them out, but we will see. Budget is still tight as ever. I honestly don't think you'll need the Aterola after getting the MPOW or KZ. Unless you want them part of the collection. If anyone is still looking for the Anbes 359 just get the Kissral R18.

 

[howdy]

@hifi80sman are you liking the newer MW07? Does it seem better than the previous 3? I'm really considering getting piano black. I would have to get some sort custom tip made as I always had a hard time getting a seal in my right ear (due to my ear as I've had issues with other IEMs).

 

[WesennTony]

Good question. I think KZ uses .75. However, my BT10 is .78. It's working fine with the KZ IEM. I asked someone smarter than me and they told me the difference between .75 and .78 is so small both will work.

OK, thanks. Ordered 0.78 version. Then I realized that they may not be so convenient for on-the-go without charging case, pairing separately etc. Also ordered KZ ZS10 pro, but sound harsh to me even wired.

 

[paddyberger]

Thanks, I picked the i200 up for about 18GBP, cheers.

 

[MasterDomino]

I actually wasnt able to stop myself soo i bought QCY T3, cant cant for more interresting tws im gonna buy in the future. Awei seems interresting with T10C, some Mpow T5 and maybe the Edifier ones which also got me interrested.

 

[cittris]

No, the DOGO company just asked me if I wanted to buy some of their Bluetooth speakers and had one of the TWS listed in the message as well. I only just registered on Alibaba and was browsing through some of their TWS products and shortly thereafter I got an inquiry from them, even though I never messaged them. Coincidence maybe, but I'm not sure if sellers can easily see who is viewing on Alibaba or not...

On Aliexpress I've only seen BE30 UFOs being sold as "Anbes" and an unbranded "HKMR" sold by "JD techology Store". Coolhere themselves is an almost unheard of brand listed on some Chinese sites - they had the UFO as well as a bluetooth over-ear . DOGO has a new BE30E coming up with slightly different housings.

Interesting you got a LETSCOM - how does its control functions and sound quality compare to the ones I described? Are both buds able to be used individually? I thought they were one of the more legit companies like Anbes and Kissral, and they also released a version with a rectangular case and smaller battery called the BE32 (unfortunately it only charges with microUSB). One wonders if these are all factory seconds. I'm wondering if anyone has bought from "Anbes Official" recently as I could never figure out whether they were still selling the official product or not. The person in the chat, Can Peng, seems to be the same as that of Anbes Audiocart but if that's the case they pretend to be oblivious to the other store. Anbes Official never got back to me about taking a photo of their product, only sending me a similar screenshot of a render as Audiocart had done. I see one recent positive review but they didn't specify what they received.

I forgot to mention how bad driver flex is on both units. When buttons are pressed against your ear, the audio will distort badly on that driver. Sabbat E12 also has driver flex on the right side which seems to sound more bassy... Also, the Air BE30 tends to distort at the beginning of each track it plays. After about 30 minutes of non-stop listening I noticed a desync of both channels which seemed to spike up the volume a bit before resuming properly...

Hey mate, sorry for not replying sooner.

That's super interesting i wonder if they can see users browsing.

The controls on my LETSCOM buds are as follows.
Single tap = play/pause, Hold left/right = Previous/next track, Double tap left/right = volume down/up

So different to both the ones you described. Also i get driver flex.
The overall sound if balanced left and right (when it works) and the bass is heavy but not overpowering.

So in your experience was getting a 2nd set from the same seller worth it?
I also have a pair of QCY T1Pro's which are great but lack bass/lows.

 

[james444]

Thanks for the comparison. We’re you able two interchange the FDX1 onto the TM2? I’m curious on how much of the difference is the driver, and how much is the receiver units themselves. What are the sonic differences? Also how are the functionality aspect of the BT20S (i.e. music/volume control, ease/difficulty of pairing, etc.)?

I haven't tried the FDX1 with the TM2 yet, but will do so and report back. I actually plan to use the TM2 with more customs-like IEMs than the FDX1 and just ordered the 2-pin adapter for that purpose. I'm not sure if the TM2 + FDX1 will stay in place securely enough to use it for outdoor activitiy. The BT20S is not nearly as sophisticated as the TM2, but it grips more securely around my ears and holds the earpieces firmly in place.

 

[FYLegend]

Hey mate, sorry for not replying sooner.

That's super interesting i wonder if they can see users browsing.

The controls on my LETSCOM buds are as follows.
Single tap = play/pause, Hold left/right = Previous/next track, Double tap left/right = volume down/up

So different to both the ones you described. Also i get driver flex.
The overall sound if balanced left and right (when it works) and the bass is heavy but not overpowering.

So in your experience was getting a 2nd set from the same seller worth it?
I also have a pair of QCY T1Pro's which are great but lack bass/lows.

Sounds like you got a legit Letscom BE30, just in an unbranded box. I do wonder if these were all repacked because they failed QC in some way or another...

Your description of the sound is more consistent with the second pair than the Coolhere UFO. It's rather neutral with a slant towards the bass - left bud having a bit more mids and treble. Coolhere UFO sounded brighter on both sides, but the bass gone wrong on the left side being boomy and punchy while relatively neutral to no-existent on the right bud. Aside from lack of volume control and the irritating voice messages, I'm quite satisfied with the second product. Connectivity also seems better than Coolhere UFO.

I didn't mind keeping the first one for the case and thought it might be possible to use the buds interchangeably, but this turned out not to be the case. The Coolhere UFO only allows for the right bud being used mono, while the Air allows either bud to be used (it will vary which bud is primary and secondary each time you take them out). The charging case is the only thing that's cross-compatible.

 

[chinmie]

curious... i didn't know that Realtek based TWS can support APTX? i thought it is Qualcomm exclusive?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33055350431.html

 

[gibletzor]

I picked up a pair of Galaxy buds last week after debating for a while about what I should pick up. I've been a Samsung user for years now and I've always been very happy with their products. My first impressions were really negative. They sounded tinny and had very little bass. It was all highs and mids and even those didn't sound all that great. But I got to looking at them and noticed the stock ear tips cover up most of the end of the nozzle. I had some generic silicon tips from some old Motorola headphones in my bag at work so I popped them on. It was a night and day difference! They have bass! They don't sound like crap! I'd say they're on par with the Aukey T10 for sound quality. The bass isn't quite as powerful, but the highs aren't as overpowering either. My Mpow T5 still sound better overall though.
The ambient mode is cool and useful, but definitely has an "unnatural" feel to it. You can definitely tell you're not just hearing the sounds and they're being processed heavily.
Touch controls are very responsive and way better than what the Aukey T10 had.
Comfort is comparable to the Mpow with my Tennmak Whirlwind tips.

Overall pretty happy! So if you have the Galaxy Buds and didn't enjoy the sound, try ear tips with a wider opening!

 

[Caipirina]

Thanks, I picked the i200 up for about 18GBP, cheers.

They sure are having fun with the naming / number game ...