[productred]

Yeah, I agree. Excellent technicality but it's too V-shape. AKG N400 imo has a lot better sound signature.
I cranked up the mid instead by 1-2 levels.

What's everyone fav tips for Fokus Pro? I'm using stock double-flange which is the best I've tried so far.
Others (Azla short, Spiraldot++) cannot hold TWS in place for long.

The N400 is still among the very best sounding few TWS even today IMO.

 

[scubaphish]

I'm just using the double flanges as well since I somehow managed to destroy the single flanges, hahaha

Not sure what other eartips are compatible with the fokus pros, so if anyone knows which ones (particularly, which comply tips are compatible) I could/should look at, I would definitely appreciate it!

Just switched to double flanges (L, usually west medium in single flange). I dropped the mid-bass slightly and kicked up highs for the high hats.

 

[BooleanBones]

I somehow managed to destroy the single flanges, hahaha

You aren't the only one

 

[C_Lindbergh]

This still pisses me off, the money isn't really an issue, its the principle, just because I live in the "wrong" EU country I have to pay around 50€ extra without Beyers 60 day refund window. I wouldn't be as pissed if it wasn't for the fact that they offer shipping to countries like Finland, Slovenia, Ireland etc, I could have understood if Beyer only shipped to Austria/Swiz/Germany, but if they can ship to countries all over EU it doesn't make any sense.

 

[james444]

This still pisses me off, the money isn't really an issue, its the principle, just because I live in the "wrong" EU country I have to pay around 50€ extra without Beyers 60 day refund window. I wouldn't be as pissed if it wasn't for the fact that they offer shipping to countries like Finland, Slovenia, Ireland etc, I could have understood if Beyer only shipped to Austria/Swiz/Germany, but if they can ship to countries all over EU it doesn't make any sense.

The possible sense I'm making of this is that all countries they ship to have Euro currency. How about getting a German shipping address and using a forwarder?

 

[C_Lindbergh]

The possible sense I'm making of this is that all countries they ship to have Euro currency. How about getting a German shipping address and using a forwarder?

Yeah I guess, even tho it would still be annoying and take more time/add shipping cost.

 

[erockg]

I could be wrong but it looks like FiiO redesigned the UTWS5 on newer versions. Maybe to fix the issues. They moved the copper connectors where they charge. Can anyone confirm this? Also, the logo on the case is flat and smooth, not engraved like the first batch. Maybe it's always been this way. I can't remember.

 

[BooleanBones]

I could be wrong but it looks like FiiO redesigned the UTWS5 on newer versions. Maybe to fix the issues. They moved the copper connectors where they charge. Can anyone confirm this? Also, the logo on the case is flat and smooth, not engraved like the first batch. Maybe it's always been this way. I can't remember.

Mine have the sticker on the lid, but the charging connections are different

 

[subguy812]

So I have really thinned my TWS herd. If anyone has any suggestions I am open to make some more purchases. Preferably any top tiers I may have missed.

 

[cresny]

Mine have the sticker on the lid, but the charging connections are different

I'm not sure how the new one improves contact, at least in my use case where the bottom jams in pretty snug but the mid-area where they added the pin sometimes gets lifted by the bulk of the IEMs and adapters.

 

[erockg]

Mine have the sticker on the lid, but the charging connections are different

I'm not sure how the new one improves contact, at least in my use case where the bottom jams in pretty snug but the mid-area where they added the pin sometimes gets lifted by the bulk of the IEMs and adapters.

Who knows! Must be a reason, but we'll never know

 

[BooleanBones]

Who knows! Must be a reason, but we'll never know

How many licks to the center of a tootsie pop?

 

[erockg]

How many licks to the center of a tootsie pop?

1,000. Duh.

 

[MikkiT]

I am really looking forward to seeing (and possibly hearing) what the Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro will be like. If they improve the battery on LDAC or include some other hi-res codec that's more battery efficient they will already be fantastic, but if they can improve the stock tuning a bit, make the case and buds smaller and improve the ANC and still keep the price below $200 I feel like they're going to be worthy a mention in the same category as the real heavy-hitters.

Still feels like people regard Anker/Soundcore as a "not audiophile enough" because the stock tuning is very tailored to your average consumer, and I guess they market themselves a bit as such, but I think they're worthy of being included... Maybe not with Noble Audio and B&O etc, but for sure in the same category as Sennheiser, Technics and I guess Sony for creating great sounding earbuds that are also impressive in features and specs, and not just being "budget friendly bang-for-buck bass boomy earbuds" I know it's been shifting a bit and people here who have tried them are in the know, but I still feel like people rate them lower than they should be.
I think these sound way better than the Technics AZ60, Sennheiser MTW2s (actually the 3s too, but I've only heard them in passing), better than the Devialet by far, and so on.

I’ve been an Anker fan for some time now. Mainly their USB-C chargers, as I am a flight attendant and I really like their compact form factor. I have been using a pair of APP for the last 2 1/2 years but the batteries in the buds and case are done. I didn’t relish forking out £190+ for a new pair, so I decided to try a pair of Soundcores. Initially bought the Liberty Air 2 Pros but they were too big for my ears so they went back to Amazon. I then found a pair of “renewed” Life P3s for £29. Wow. Blow the APP away. Mids and highs are just as good, if not a bit better, and the bass…well, Apple should be ashamed.

I have multiple sets of earphones/headphones (PX, NC700, H6, MH40, HD560s) which are obviously superior, but they don’t lend as well to travel and and I can’t always bring them due to space constraints. For only £29, the Soundcore are one of the best purchases I’ve ever made..

 

[Devodonaldson]

Guys which should i go for between WF-1000XM4 and noble fokus pro.

I mostly listen to strong vocal songs, jpop and kpop.

Fokus pro, hands down. I own both. My xm4 have been relegated to workout and sleep duty. I sleep with iems. Fokus pro are the xm4 on another level. Better bass, clearer mids, better treble detail without harshness. Enjoy both. I use spinfit tws tips on Fokus and Final type E on xm4