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

[uraklechko]

There was at least one manufacturer did so, they were a 3 in 1 one you could use as a TWS or non TWS (the small wire round the neck) or Neckband (thick rubber band round your neck) and each add on increased battery life.

AFAIR but not 100% on this. once in Neckband mode you could plug in a cable (probably3.5mm or USB but could have been propriety).


https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/931003297/airloop-the-worlds-first-3-in-1-convertible-earbud

Use you can see, it's possible to make TWS with the wired connection feature and keep such earbuds not too bulky. It seems there is no huge demand for such earbuds

 

[uraklechko]

true, it's not about corporate greed as one user has suggested

My IMO was the either-or type, don't stick to the first one only Anyway, until someone from us here is a Sony/Sennheiser/other company top manager, we can't know the real reason

 

[helmutcheese]

AZ80 at certain times can have a 10% difference between buds (in its own App) but once they get nearer 0 it evens out and always ends up around 3% which is pretty good.

I caught this just as the left bud died, right has 3%.

 

[newworld666]

AZ80 at certain times can have a 10% difference between buds (in its own App) but once they get nearer 0 it evens out and always ends up around 3% which is pretty good.

I caught this just as the left bud died, right has 3%.

I finished my last playing test (AAC and no ANC for 9h and 5 minutes) with 5% left on the left driver indicated in Technics APP when the right driver stopped...

 

[subguy812]

Hopefully, I will have some time at some point today to post some thoughts on the AZ80 and its sound.

Fit---->Excellent
Build----->Great, nice build, exudes quality. Case is okay, aluminum cover is nice touch
ANC---->Good(Great?) need to test more
Feature Set ---->Excellent
App---->Great
Value---->Moderate

 

[Canabuc]

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sony-...hip-earbuds-amid-launch-rumours.723964.0.html

 

[newworld666]

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sony-...hip-earbuds-amid-launch-rumours.723964.0.html

The best sentence is "Seemingly, the earbuds are a fair bit smaller than the WF-1000XM4, further improving comfort." .. till now, in my case, it was a no go for the 1000XM4 (far too thick), and this can be a game changer..

 

[james444]

New 2023 Cleer model Arc II Sport.

Features include:

• Open-ear design with flexible hinge for an all-day comfortable listening experience
• Lossless audio for truly unrivalled immersive listening with aptX™ Lossless technology, Snapdragon Sound™ certification and LE Audio compatibility
• Bluetooth Multipoint connectivity. Seamlessly switch the audio input from two simultaneously connected devices
• Powerful sound with its 16.2mm neodymium drivers with aptX™ Adaptive
• 6-Axis motion sensor for immersive hands free, head gesture controls
• Crystal-Clear voice calls with aptX™ Voice technology and wind noise reduction design
• Charging case with built-in UV-C light to reduce bacteria during the powered charging cycle
• Intensity-Proof, IPX5 Water-Resistant and Sweatproof
• 35 hours of total battery life (8 hours, plus 27 hours with the smart charging case)
• Anti-loss Detection. If you drop an earbud, it will beep to make it easier to locate
• Cleer+ app for customizable sound performance, battery monitor and a step counter

 

[cresny]

I've been thinking about this a lot. Why can't a company make a true wireless set of IEMs, but have an optional MMCX connector on them just in case you wanna use 'em wired... or when the batter inevitably fails, you won't have to throw them away.

I just hate the throw away mentality of the bluetooth earbuds. I've had so many pairs of AirPods over the years and I'm just sick of chucking them and buying new ones. I've since switched to strictly wires or at least headphones that have the option to be wired like using my CCA CRA+ with the KZ AZ09, but sadly, they don't make a lot of TW Adapters (especially ones that fit Sennheiser stuff)

I don't think this makes much sense. TWS engineering incorporates so much more than drivers, and when it does come to the drivers they are precisely matched for the rest of the tech. Of course the tech needs current to operate, and fitting battery components in to get the smallest form factor is a challenge that unfortunately sacrifices the batteries' easy replaceability. I don't think it's a matter of greed. Yeah you could slap on some cable connection points. But that's further bulk that I certainly wouldn't want to pay extra for because it would probably sound like crap anyway.

 

[clerkpalmer]

they sound is like I am inside an empty wooden barrel most of the time.

This made me laugh a little mostly because I don't know what being inside an empty wood barrel sounds like. Well, since I own the AZs, I guess I do now.

 

[subguy812]

This made me laugh a little mostly because I don't know what being inside an empty wood barrel sounds like. Well, since I own the AZs, I guess I do now.

If it is full of or bourbon count me in...

 

[clerkpalmer]

If it is full of or bourbon count me in...

True but then it wouldn't be empty and that bourbon would likely affect resolution and detail.

 

[subguy812]

True but then it wouldn't be empty and that bourbon would likely affect resolution and detail.

True... And it most definitely would effect my resolution and detail

 

[erockg]

True... And it most definitely would effect my resolution and detail

But what horrible things would one have to do to even be put IN an empty barrel?

 

[clerkpalmer]

But what horrible things would one have to do to even be put IN an empty barrel?

I defer to @Helmetcheese on this as he appears to have firsthand knowledge.