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

[clerkpalmer]

Does it just take forever (like the E8) or is the process wonky and error-prone?

My answer would be both. Not exactly smooth. Both mine crashed mid update once.

 

[WesennTony]

I've only had slightly better success in that they replied but it took many follow up's for them to finally confirm that the V30 didn't have aptX LL support (this was when I first got the phone Dec '17). Between that, the jack issues with recording audio line-in and now screen banding, it's likely I'll forego LG with next upgrade but I'll defo want the Snapdragon 855 so I can take advantage of the TW Stereo profile.

In hindsight, I may not have paired the Mpow T5 correctly with the Note 9 thus didn't notice any improvement. Gotta retest that...

Is there anyone on this thread with Mavin Air-X (QCC3026) or T5 that has it paired with a Snapdragon 845?

Interesting I didn't know that V30 does not support Aptx LL. I don't want to give up LG V series though. It pairs exceptionally well with my wired earbuds and headphones.

 

[SomeGuyDude]

Interesting I didn't know that V30 does not support Aptx LL. I don't want to give up LG V series though. It pairs exceptionally well with my wired earbuds and headphones.

Forgive my ignorance but what's the benefit of LL over the regular? I didn't use BT much when I had a v30 but I don't recall any issues with video lag.

 

[WesennTony]

Forgive my ignorance but what's the benefit of LL over the regular? I didn't use BT much when I had a v30 but I don't recall any issues with video lag.

I don't know either. That's why I didn't notice it without aptx LL support. I guess if somebody wants to pair it with a BT receiver, audio sync may be an issue without aptx LL.

 

[albau]

Forgive my ignorance but what's the benefit of LL over the regular? I didn't use BT much when I had a v30 but I don't recall any issues with video lag.

LL means Low Latency, to avoid audio delay when watching video at the expense of throughput (affects SQ).

 

[albau]

CONTROLS
MTW: Takes some time to get the touch-based timing down, but once I did, it was pretty seamless. I did pause a few times when trying to change tracks, but overall, I think it works.

MW07: 3 button scheme, no fuss, no muss. Definitely easier and almost error proof.

Touch controls had a lot to do as to why I ditched E8. Agree on MW07 buttons but, IMO, 65t has them better still.

And thanks for an excellent review!

 

[nc8000]

My answer would be both. Not exactly smooth. Both mine crashed mid update once.

Mine went through both buds with no problems, just took a long time

 

[kiwikozo]

I have read several sources saying that AAC over android is different than AAC over iPhone. AAC over iPhone is supposed to be superior. If you are using Android, I think aptx is probably the way to go but it’s interesting that the android phones seem to default to AAC.

My S8+ always defaults to aptX. When I change it to AAC it hates it and becomes buggy. The touch controls only work for me on the default aptX.
I think battery life would be better over AAC like it says on the earin website but I'm fine with the 3 ish hours battery I seem to get.

I don't use the M2s for longer than a 90 minute period anyway and they charge quickly.

I've been careless with the case - already have a couple of annoying scuffs from dropping it!

 

[kiwikozo]

One odd thing with the Earin M2. When the battery reaches about 50% I get 2 beeps and playback stops and when I turn music on again the volume has been reduced. This has happened every time I have used them (6 times now). Other than this no problems what so ever. Anybody else get this ?

Since each earphone can be used independently they automatically switch "slaves" halfway so they drain at the same rate. This is why there is only 1 battery level displayed in the app. Very clever!

 

[nc8000]

Since each earphone can be used independently they automatically switch "slaves" halfway so they drain at the same rate. This is why there is only 1 battery level displayed in the app. Very clever!

Didn’t think of that. That would explain why the battery indicator suddenly shows more battery left after the switch, it probably show the battery of the current master unit

 

[kiwikozo]

Didn’t think of that. That would explain why the battery indicator suddenly shows more battery left after the switch, it probably show the battery of the current master unit

Yes, definitely the same thing happens to me. Could make it difficult if you are trying to estimate for 3h+ endurance.

 

[Luchyres]

Ah, I am so sad. I was ready to pull the trigger on the Earins during the sale, but emailed to ask when they would restock the black. By the time they responded to me, I missed the opportunity to even get the white ones discounted.

If anyone tries out the Black M-2s and decides not to keep them, let me know - I'd be very interested to buy off of you if they're a good pair.

Thanks!

 

[korefuji]

I did get the white Earin on discount, should be here by tomorrow. I do believe someone here, bought the black ones on Ebay New in Box

 

[SomeGuyDude]

Since each earphone can be used independently they automatically switch "slaves" halfway so they drain at the same rate. This is why there is only 1 battery level displayed in the app. Very clever!

That's clever for battery but REALLY poorly implemented if it means a guaranteed brief disconnect and interruption of playing.

 

[jant71]

Cleer wireless with the better Qualcomm 5124 and 10 hours playback and ambient mode... https://globenewswire.com/news-rele...DEBUTS-NEW-BLUETOOTH-WIRELESS-HEADPHONES.html

Of course they say right away for the headphone, QCC5124 with BT 5.0 and aptX. So apparently no aptX or AAC in the TWS model.