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

[clerkpalmer]

These were behind the screens in my AT...

The screens should still be peel and stick. The CKR70TW were easier to see through and notice them.

At first glance, the screen seems to be recessed into the tip. Not sure I can remove them.

 

[clerkpalmer]

Interesting. Too bad I can't get them now at my local best buy. At least I don't think I can.

All right, ordered. Expectations are high. Prenup signed.

 

[erockg]

Interesting. Too bad I can't get them now at my local best buy. At least I don't think I can.

I don't think BB has them. Nura's site which seems to a 1-2 week wait. But B&H Photo has them in stock, but without the transmitter. Probably a good thing you can't just go pick them up.

 

[clerkpalmer]

I don't think BB has them. Nura's site which seems to a 1-2 week wait. But B&H Photo has them in stock, but without the transmitter. Probably a good thing you can't just go pick them up.

Hmm, so $299 no transmitter but 2 days versus $329 plus transmitter plus 1-2 weeks. I suppose I could cancel and go with B&H.

 

[jant71]

You might be able to tell shining a light down into it. Should be easier with a pin in the ridge to peel up slightly and slowly and peek. Should not even have to remove the screens all the way to remove any foam in the tube either. Should be easy as peel back, pin and pull the foam out and push the screen back in again. If it has foam in there.

 

[erockg]

All right, ordered. Expectations are high. Prenup signed.

Hmm, so $299 no transmitter but 2 days versus $329 plus transmitter plus 1-2 weeks. I suppose I could cancel and go with B&H.

 

[clerkpalmer]

You might be able to tell shining a light down into it. Should be easier with a pin in the ridge to peel up slightly and slowly and peek. Should not even have to remove the screens all the way to remove any foam in the tube either. Should be easy as peel back, pin and pull the foam out and push the screen back in again. If it has foam in ther

Well done. Will see what I can do.

 

[Luke Skywalker]

Me too. I’m also limiting myself in that ballpark. As soon as something decidedly different arrives, I’ll upgrade my CA MT. As I really need to cater to other stuff I want. I just got a new ebike and had to fund that and a few trinkets I need for it. I just got the Advar too (amazing). I need a pair of nice active monitors for my home office/studio. I need a new subwoofer for my living room setup... oh well.

I’ve decided it has to be something lossless, so I’m trying not to cave in to APP2, TWX9, Free Byrd, MTW3... we’ll see what comes out of CES and go from there.

I don’t think lossless Bluetooth exists

 

[Luke Skywalker]

Agreed here. AND I'll be first in line to order the new Noble TWS: https://bloomaudio.com/products/noble-audio-fokus-mystique-tws Let's just hope Jim keeps the price point if not lowers it. If he did, he thought the Fokus sold like hotcakes, the Mystique would destroy. Now only if he would add some wireless charging in that case!!!

Oh ya me too. I even asked Bloom if I could preorder but they said they can’t because they don’t know when they’re coming

 

[nekonhime]

I don’t think lossless Bluetooth exists

"Yet", but less latency can mean more radiation since they either need more power or more effective codecs

 

[Luke Skywalker]

Yeah, eBay. My wife thinks I'm nuts because I can sell anything. It's how I keep the ecosystem here going. Bought the AT for a good price via Amazon Japan so they were easy to flip for a small loss here in the US. Paid $240 via AJ and flipped for $229 plus shipping back then. I'm okay with that

Yeah I’ve probably saved $1,000 buying here. Big shout out to MusicTeck who repaired my 2nd hand UM Indigo for free!

 

[bladefd]

"Yet", but less latency can mean more radiation since they either need more power or more effective codecs

Can't go wrong with Uranium-powered TWS! Just need a tiny speck for all the power you need to run it for decades

 

[dweaver]

OK, 2nd day trying out these LG FP5 and found a better sounding EQ that works for me.

At $50 these are pretty decent once you EQ them. Super comfy and pretty decent features.

The ANC is OK but not great, same for ambient mode.

From what I read the more expensive models sound the same as this model, so glad I never spent any more money on them as the UV feature isn't something I am overly concerned about, certainly not worth another $120CAD.

 

[erockg]

Can't go wrong with Uranium-powered TWS! Just need a tiny speck for all the power you need to run it for decades

1.21 gigawatts is all you need.

 

[erockg]

OK, 2nd day trying out these LG FP5 and found a better sounding EQ that works for me.

At $50 these are pretty decent once you EQ them. Super comfy and pretty decent features.

The ANC is OK but not great, same for ambient mode.

From what I read the more expensive models sound the same as this model, so glad I never spent any more money on them as the UV feature isn't something I am overly concerned about, certainly not worth another $120CAD.

I've had both the FP8 and the T90. They're fine, but Airpods Pro 2 (which I have now) and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are sooooo much better. LG aren't awful. Nice and small and I liked the controls. UV feature is eh. Who knows if it even works!