[clerkpalmer]

Surprised no one posted this yet. New Bose limited Xmas colors and price drop.

Happy Holidays

I saw these and did a double take on the MSRP. Not sure what Bose was thinking on these but $449 is nuts for $279 buds painted gold.

 

[ZMan2k2]

 

[highlightshadow]

Surprised no one posted this yet. New Bose limited Xmas colors and price drop.

Happy Holidays

And not even including the wireless charging as a freebie too --- still think it's a total cheek charging £50/$50 for that which gets included on even $40 buds

 

[Not so fat head]

Yeah, but just like Apple, Bose has their customer base. They’re not targeting audiophiles. I’m think Denons next. I have two the their woodies over ear, and the DPP’s are looking good…. I know, they’re practically old school now!!

 

[dweaver]

At $94 I think I might take a flier on the Mackie MP-TW20S. The few reviews on them all say they have no features or little features but amazing sound and long battery life. They also have a wind reduction mode that might be good for where I live.

 

[Caipirina]

I saw these and did a double take on the MSRP. Not sure what Bose was thinking on these but $449 is nuts for $279 buds painted gold.

They had successfully confused me with the MSRP for the Ultra headphones. Thought this was an actual price drop

Not that I need bling bling gold / silver …

But I vaguely recall that when the QCbudsII came out, there was a purple model in some early shots, now THAT I would get (if I found a bargain )

 

[Donut]

At $94 I think I might take a flier on the Mackie MP-TW20S. The few reviews on them all say they have no features or little features but amazing sound and long battery life. They also have a wind reduction mode that might be good for where I live.

intriguing. but apparently there's no app to go with it? still, it looks like amazon has them for 70. good sound and good battery might be enough for the price.

 

[dweaver]

Ya, the lack of an app is a bummer, but if they are tuned well it won't be as important. I am curious how they sound compared to the Hifiman TWS.

Also no hires codec.

 

[davescleveland]

Hi,

I own a Samsung s23 Ultra so I need a TWS which can handle the LDAC Bluetooth Codec. A already have the:
- Sony WF-1000XM5
- Technics EAH-AZ80
- Huawei Freebuds Pro 3

I don't need another cheap TWS. I only looking for one which is better than the three mentioned above....

I know I have high expectations because I already owned the :
- Noble Audio Mystique
- B&O EX
- Campfire Orbit
..........and so on


But now I have a Samsung Phone which don't support aptx Codecs...

Maybe someone can give a Recommendation?

I have all these and I was actually listening to the EX today. It's good and spacious and the bass is great but the highs can get shrill. The noble fokus prestige is just amazing. It's great no complaints except...the charging port is loose and the right earbud fails to connect sometimes (like all noble tws)). They don't even have any in stock to replace so I must wait. Anyhow they are ungodly expensive but honestly, the best.

I would reccomend:
1. The prestige if you can swing it
2. Status between pro (I don't care about anc- I have both and otherwise they don't sound different. I think these are better than the EX for under $100
3. Svanar wireless I guess I just don't gravitate to them.
4. Denon perl pro

Also the ex but you have it. Sennheiser momentum 3 great too but really that would be number 6

 

[Gilroypro]

My Creative Aurvana Ace 2 has shipped out finally. Can't wait

 

[Juturna]

My Creative Aurvana Ace 2 has shipped out finally. Can't wait

Nothing for me here yet expected delivery date is still 13th to 21st though.

 

[imagpie]

Nothing for me here yet expected delivery date is still 13th to 21st though.

I'm 19th to 22nd! Probably one of the last shoved out the door before Christmas.

 

[C_Lindbergh]

Falcon Max will start shipping on Dec. 18, 2023 for an MSRP of $270 USD.
https://xmems.com/news/noble-audio-launches-falcon-max-featuring-xmems/

I take it the above is for the US and perhaps Japan? I guess us EU-peasants will have to wait a bit longer.

 

[spr33]

Falcon Max will start shipping on Dec. 18, 2023 for an MSRP of $270 USD.
https://xmems.com/news/noble-audio-launches-falcon-max-featuring-xmems/

I take it the above is for the US and perhaps Japan? I guess us EU-peasants will have to wait a bit longer.

Nice spot!

Looks like 2024 is going to be the year of the xMems hybrids.

 

[Gilroypro]

For Aptx adaptive for the the Falcon Max, says Aptx Adaptive (24/96, Lossless). Hoping it has Aptx Lossless but have seen some TWS that use the 5171 SoC but don't have lossless. Hopefully these do, Aptx Lossless>LDAC. But LDAC is still the next best option