[C_Lindbergh]

Not a software developer either but I know some tech from my line of work, unfortunately some features that make their way to the app are hardware dependant and some chipsets don’t have certain features enabled.

But the AT TW9 should have the same if not a higher tier Qualcomm SoC as the MTW3, so really don't think it's hardware related in this case.

 

[Not so fat head]

Most of the silicon in these devices is the same, with some customer modifications, probably firmware.
The bigger companies can develop their own drivers/enclosures.
Apple W1/H1 chips might just be modified Qualcomm chips.

 

[SilverEars]

Just got the APP2 in and I like Jazz sound of it better than the Bose. Bose definitely has better ANC, and probably is the TWS ANC performer. APP2 is an improvement over the 1st gen sound stage and bass, but not really the tonality. Greater bass with greater impact, and it's one of the better TWS bass like the Bose. What I don't like is the mids, too warm. It sounds like it's masking type of warmth. Causes a fuzziness in the imaging. Thick sounds. I'm a fan of more of a clear sound. I do like the bass though. The mids and highs feels uneven. There seems to an emphasis in the highs and mids being too warm that causes masking. Kinda bloomy sounds. I really dislike thick and bloomy mids since it takes away the clarity. Definitely sound better than the GBP2, but not the Bose. I wish the APP2 was more clear sounding.

 

[BigZ12]

Just got the APP2 in and I like Jazz sound of it better than the Bose. Bose definitely has better ANC, and probably is the TWS ANC performer. APP2 is an improvement over the 1st gen sound stage and bass, but not really the tonality. Greater bass with greater impact, and it's one of the better TWS bass like the Bose. What I don't like is the mids, too warm. It sounds like it's masking type of warmth. Causes a fuzziness in the imaging. Thick sounds. I'm a fan of more of a clear sound. I do like the bass though. The mids and highs feels uneven. There seems to an emphasis in the highs and mids being too warm that causes masking. Kinda bloomy sounds. I really dislike thick and bloomy mids since it takes away the clarity. Definitely sound better than the GBP2, but not the Bose. I wish the APP2 was more clear sounding.

Try this: (on your iPhone)

1. Go to Settings > Accessibility.
2. Scroll down and tap Audio/Visual.
3. Tap Headphone Accommodations and enable the toggle at the top of the screen.
4. Now, you can choose between three preset options that optimize the sound for Balanced Tone, Vocal Range, or Brightness.
   (or try "Custom Audio Setup")

 

[cr3ativ3]

Try this: (on your iPhone)

1. Go to Settings > Accessibility.
2. Scroll down and tap Audio/Visual.
3. Tap Headphone Accommodations and enable the toggle at the top of the screen.
4. Now, you can choose between three preset options that optimize the sound for Balanced Tone, Vocal Range, or Brightness.
   (or try "Custom Audio Setup")

But this only works for Apple Music right ?

 

[BigZ12]

But this only works for Apple Music right ?

No, this is settings for all the Airpods and Beats Fit Pro. Works with all apps and even phone calls etc..

 

[Typo2]

So for science I bought the Enco x2 and the freebuds pro 2. Wanted the Enco X2 to be good as I love the original Enco X (with EQ) and use an oppo phone so it integrates well. They are both good feature buds overall but the stock tuning of the freebuds pro 2 is so much better and more even/neutral than the Enco X2, I find the X2 extremely sibilant and splashy which really puts me off liking them oob, I prefer the originals all around. EQ saves them but that's a 3rd party app to save them. The default tuning of the freebuds 2 is just so good, then throw in ldac, decent multipoint support and a 10band EQ that saves to the buds....wish they were a little bit smaller and available in black. My current winners purely OOB sound wise. I hate that they are in white but I'll live with it for the sound/features. Got the audio technicas coming in a week or so so would be good to compare them.

 

[DigDub]

So for science I bought the Enco x2 and the freebuds pro 2. Wanted the Enco X2 to be good as I love the original Enco X (with EQ) and use an oppo phone so it integrates well. They are both good feature buds overall but the stock tuning of the freebuds pro 2 is so much better and more even/neutral than the Enco X2, I find the X2 extremely sibilant and splashy which really puts me off liking them oob, I prefer the originals all around. EQ saves them but that's a 3rd party app to save them. The default tuning of the freebuds 2 is just so good, then throw in ldac, decent multipoint support and a 10band EQ that saves to the buds....wish they were a little bit smaller and available in black. My current winners purely OOB sound wise. I hate that they are in white but I'll live with it for the sound/features. Got the audio technicas coming in a week or so so would be good to compare them.

I have both too. I like the Oppo better on the enco x classic preset EQ, the mids sound more natural than the Huawei. I don't find the Oppo to be sibilant. The Oppo is my favorite for SQ now. The Huawei has better anc and transparency though, but I seldom use those features.

 

[darveniza]

Arrived early and on Sunday, got appreciate Amazon, starting to charge so I can test later

 

[C_Lindbergh]

Arrived early and on Sunday, got appreciate Amazon, starting to charge so I can test later

They are really premium!

At first I found them quite uncomfortable since I was used to just showing TWS into my ears without much thoughts, but with these you gotta place them in the bottom of your ear.

 

[darveniza]

They are really premium!

At first I found them quite uncomfortable since I was used to just showing TWS into my ears without much thoughts, but with these you gotta place them in the bottom of your ear.

Interesting, will see how they fit

 

[C_Lindbergh]

Just beware of the LED...they are quite ridiculous lol. Wish you could lower the brightness in the app!

Linkbuds S with the TWX9

 

[Sam L]

Has anyone tried the UE Drops yet?

 

[Luke Skywalker]

You’re in the walled garden of Apple, like me, right? How hampered are these buds on an iOS device?

I am also in the garden... Although I'm an IT guy, I find Android to be cumbersome at times. When I'm not working on Windows, I like things to be very simple like how iMessages integrates from iPhone to iPad.

My boy said that the new Airpods 2 are amazing. Thinking of getting a pair myself but I just bought Vision EXT and MEST Indigo haha

 

[darveniza]

Really like the tip options. It took a bit of time to find the right ones as to avoid the bass becoming explosive

APP

Nice App, Has main features I really need. Including equalizer. Out of the box I had to do an update.

Controls , I do like the button approach on the stem, easy to find and can do everything from there

Sound
Heavy BASS but was expecting this . The tips do influence, some of them can really seal which may be an issue for sensitivity

Do need to test further, including mic test