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

[SoundChoice]

I just happened to come across the Tronsmart Spunky Beats on German amazon ... yesterday they were on flash deal for 25€, they are now back at 32. These are really good (check reviews here, and they have aptx!) and their profile is pretty flush with the ears, should work under earmuffs ... (such a Scandinavian question to ask in JUNE are you getting your summer-earmuffs out for the beach? )

Really good sound, but sensors so sensitive to touch that contact with your ear turns it off

 

[hifi80sman]

Do the air pod pros have any bass? I've been considering getting them but I gotta have some bass, doesn't need to be bass head type but warm sounding.

Yep, they have bass, but it's not a hard hitting in-your-face bass, rather, it's a little soft/mushy, although it does go a tad into the sub-bass region. Bass quantity is good and enough for me (I like a little more thump in the trunk). Mids are their best attribute, which are present and the signature tilts warm. They are a good sounding 'bud with very good ANC and call quality. Overall, a solid package.

One irritant, is the case gets micro abrasions remarkably easily. Even wiping with a soft cloth will scuff it up with small micro scratches. If you go for these, I'd recommend getting a case.

 

[Floris888]

How are Galaxy Buds Plus!?

 

[tma6]

How are Galaxy Buds Plus!?

Review coming this weekend

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

How are Galaxy Buds Plus!?

Review coming this weekend

I find they have a slight U-shape frequency response and sometimes (not always) they sound a little sibilant. So they are a fun sounding ear bud, but can get fatiguing with some recordings.

But overall I decided to keep them and play with them longer due to their decent sound, good comfort and Isolation, very programmable touch pads, decent transparency mode, tiny size, and Qi charging. They’re a lot of bang for the buck.

It’s too bad about the terrible EQ choices in the Samsung app - The “bass boost“ and the “soft“ settings help the treble, but also make them sound doll and bland. So I don’t do any EQ - if the source material is too dark sounding I’m usually surprised, but the “dynamic” EQ can fix dark recordings nicely (one of my Van Morrison recordings for example, and some of my old VBR MP3 new age recordings).

The EQ in the Jabra 75t or XM3 apps is noticeably better for getting proper sound out of them. In comparison, the 75T also has somewhat U-shaped frequency response that can be 100% fixed with EQ unlike the Samsung.

The XM3 are not bad without EQ, but upping the clear bass to +3 or +4 makes them more fun. Only occasionally would I bump the top treble slider so it’s easier to leave the slider set to flat.

I’m still not sure about the fit on the XM three, because I really have to twist and wedge them into my ears with the large foam tips or the largest silicone tips. Just pushing them in doesn’t get me a solid seal like the Samsung, Jabra or Sennheiser which all work for me with medium tips.

 

[webvan]

So I rode my bike indoor on a smart trainer with a lot of sweating (yes I have a fan) and I'm happy to report that the Bomaker SiFi II stayed lodged in pretty well with the L shallow tips. I may have adjusted them a couple of times but nothing annoying. I'd say they hold even better than the MTW2 or the EchoBuds. I'm glad Bomaker went away from the trendy tiny TWS that really serves no good purpose I can think of apart from looking nice.

 

[TheLionelHutz]

Just ordered the Astrotec S90 Pro from Linsoul -- $85 out the door thanks to their mid-year sale. Very excited to try them out, will def post impressions when I get them.

 

[marcusd]

Our review of the Whizzer B6 and its unusual cradle is now published

https://headfonics.com/whizzer-b6-review/

 

[howdy]

I find they have a slight U-shape frequency response and sometimes (not always) they sound a little sibilant. So they are a fun sounding ear bud, but can get fatiguing with some recordings.

But overall I decided to keep them and play with them longer due to their decent sound, good comfort and Isolation, very programmable touch pads, decent transparency mode, tiny size, and Qi charging. They’re a lot of bang for the buck.

It’s too bad about the terrible EQ choices in the Samsung app - The “bass boost“ and the “soft“ settings help the treble, but also make them sound doll and bland. So I don’t do any EQ - if the source material is too dark sounding I’m usually surprised, but the “dynamic” EQ can fix dark recordings nicely (one of my Van Morrison recordings for example, and some of my old VBR MP3 new age recordings).

The EQ in the Jabra 75t or XM3 apps is noticeably better for getting proper sound out of them. In comparison, the 75T also has somewhat U-shaped frequency response that can be 100% fixed with EQ unlike the Samsung.

The XM3 are not bad without EQ, but upping the clear bass to +3 or +4 makes them more fun. Only occasionally would I bump the top treble slider so it’s easier to leave the slider set to flat.

I’m still not sure about the fit on the XM three, because I really have to twist and wedge them into my ears with the large foam tips or the largest silicone tips. Just pushing them in doesn’t get me a solid seal like the Samsung, Jabra or Sennheiser which all work for me with medium tips.

Do you have any Spinfits? That's what I use on mine and they stay put and I don't jam them in at all. The most vigorous activity I do with them though is do yard work.

 

[DigDub]

Firmware updates for both original galaxy buds and buds+. Added some auto connection thingy to phones which are signed in to Samsung account. Sound wise, buds+ is unchanged. For the original buds, it has a tad more bass which adds more meat to the sound and sound stage seems wider now.

 

[howdy]

Man, now that I have a good seal all the time with the Tevis I'm liking them a lot! Glad I got them and finally found a tip that works.
If anyone has the Tevis and has a poor seal and also happens to have the Liberty 2 Pros, the tips are perfect for the Tevis.

 

[clerkpalmer]

Just ordered the Astrotec S90 Pro from Linsoul -- $85 out the door thanks to their mid-year sale. Very excited to try them out, will def post impressions when I get them.

How'd you get that price? That's an expensive headset. Interested.

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

Do you have any Spinfits? That's what I use on mine and they stay put and I don't jam them in at all. The most vigorous activity I do with them though is do yard work.

I wouldn't know what size nozzle, or to get med or large.

 

[jant71]

How'd you get that price? That's an expensive headset. Interested.

Thinkin' they got the gift card so - $50 plus the code gets you $15 or 10%. Would be nice but seems only $135 if you missed that tiny window to buy the gift cards 50% off.

 

[clerkpalmer]

Thinkin' they got the gift card so - $50 plus the code gets you $15 or 10%. Would be nice but seems only $135 if you missed that tiny window to buy the gift cards 50% off.

Yeah I saw tbe gift card thing. Too much hassle. Too complicated. Just give me a discount or don't. Don't make it so complicated. 135 plus no returns is too risky for me.