Going fully Wireless IEMs. Too soon? Or are we there yet?
Jun 13, 2023 at 2:26 AM Post #53,461 of 62,457
Though the AZ80 is a really good TWS with a decent sound quality (maybe the best I own), an efficient ANC for outdoor use, a significant difference between LDAC and AAC BT connection (easy to catch loads of details as soon as many instruments an singers are involved), there is still some room for improvements :
-> volume level control should be accessible with a long press on the left and right drivers and not some double or triple clicks

-> shape of each buds could be better to fit perfectly the central inner ear cavity and be less prominent.

-> I think sound quality can still be improved, as I still get better results with some good middle range IEM + BTR7 (less muddy low frequencies, less sibilance with still more details in middle high/high frequencies, ...), and it is of course even worse when comparing a (WM1A+Ampersand) or M17+DCA Stealth :beyersmile:

-> battery playing time for one charge could be an hour better in LDAC mode and reach 8 full hours.

So ... maybe there are still 2 real chances left to go a real step further with the Sony WF-1000XM5 ... but still even not announced ...... and maybe even the Hifiman Svanar Wireless which seems promising too, thought it seems to be probably far too bulky for my taste and a "No-Go" because of this.
 
Jun 13, 2023 at 1:07 PM Post #53,462 of 62,457
They are available on Amazon US now. Ordered them again and am cancelling the one directly ordered from fiitii
 

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Jun 13, 2023 at 1:16 PM Post #53,463 of 62,457
They are available on Amazon US now. Ordered them again and am cancelling the one directly ordered from fiitii
Looking forward to your impressions! The Amazon listed reviews are a bit all over the map, so more impressions will be helpful!
 
Jun 13, 2023 at 2:19 PM Post #53,464 of 62,457
I suspect the Amazon reviews of FiiTii HiFiDots are actually pertaining to to other FiiTii products...not even sure the 1st HiFiDots have shipped yet.
 
Jun 13, 2023 at 2:28 PM Post #53,465 of 62,457
Also really interested ith HiFiDots, will eventually need to decide between these and the new product from Denon after their acquisition of Nura. The latter's personalization technology appeals to me but would like to see some reviews on these two models before dropping my hard-earned cash. Patience, man, patience!
 
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Jun 13, 2023 at 7:48 PM Post #53,466 of 62,457
Looks like I might have my AZ80 by Friday.

God I hope I don't regret this purchase... will feel foolish if my $88 purchase from Fiio is funner to listen to...

Time will tell.... I do think the AZ80 will be the better all round performer though once all aspects of what makes a TWS great are taken into account.
 
Jun 13, 2023 at 8:16 PM Post #53,467 of 62,457
Looks like I might have my AZ80 by Friday.

God I hope I don't regret this purchase... will feel foolish if my $88 purchase from Fiio is funner to listen to...

Time will tell.... I do think the AZ80 will be the better all round performer though once all aspects of what makes a TWS great are taken into account.
Honestly, I'll be surprised if you don't like the AZ80. I'm selling my B&W PI7 S2 in favor of the AZ80. They're just better all-around as you suspect.
 
Jun 14, 2023 at 12:37 AM Post #53,474 of 62,457
I think the green model Fiitii looks awesome
 

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