[Quaz1]

The creative ace 2 connects to my Samsung s23 ultra in LE audio mode. If I turn off LE audio mode in the Bluetooth settings on the phone, it connects in basic aptx. LE audio mode sounds more spatial and refined than aptx mode. Oh and in LE audio mode, the creative app would not connect to the earbuds, have to turn off LE audio mode and the creative app will be able to connect to the earbuds.

Ok this is super helpful, and interesting. I have a 23 ultra too.

Overall, would you recommend?

 

[cresny]

The creative ace 2 connects to my Samsung s23 ultra in LE audio mode. If I turn off LE audio mode in the Bluetooth settings on the phone, it connects in basic aptx. LE audio mode sounds more spatial and refined than aptx mode. Oh and in LE audio mode, the creative app would not connect to the earbuds, have to turn off LE audio mode and the creative app will be able to connect to the earbuds.

This is almost exactly what I found on my Pixel. I'm still confused about how LE/LC3 sounds noticeably more spatial -- sometimes. I thought that was because of Google's Spatial toggle. But Samsung uses Dolby Atmos so there goes that theory.

 

[dweaver]

Anyone here like choral and single voice choral vocals?

I am sitting listening to an vocal performance by Grace Davidson called Columba aspexit and the MP-20TWS is just insane how clear it is with vocals...

Then R.E.M. The One I Love, kicked in right after and it's kicking @$$ too. Anything vocal and articulate is just so right on these...

 

[Not so fat head]

For sound alone? Maybe. But xmems Cypress will be able to generate enough SPL for ANC while having the incredibly fast timing and accuracy to cancel even sporadic high frequency sounds. That to me is worth waiting for.

Sure, I’m all for advancing the hobby, we’ll see where it goes.

 

[DigDub]

Ok this is super helpful, and interesting. I have a 23 ultra too.

Overall, would you recommend?

Oh definitely I would recommend the ace 2. If you have access to spinfit 360 tips, they sound excellent on the ace 2.

 

[DigDub]

This is almost exactly what I found on my Pixel. I'm still confused about how LE/LC3 sounds noticeably more spatial -- sometimes. I thought that was because of Google's Spatial toggle. But Samsung uses Dolby Atmos so there goes that theory.

not sure if LE audio introduces any sort of processing. But LE audio sounds more spatial than aptx on the s23 ultra and aac on my iPhone.

 

[dweaver]

not sure if LE audio introduces any sort of processing. But LE audio sounds more spatial than aptx on the s23 ultra and aac on my iPhone.

Is LE one of things included with UI 6 or did the S23 already have it?

Live in Canada using a Fold 4 so everything UI 6 has not hit here yet...

 

[SynaestheticA]

I really appreciate all you eager people. But am really glad I just took a flier on a 1 year old product with limited features at half price versus jumping on the new MEMS train. By next year maybe one of the MEMs will be tested a true at half price...

Did you get the Mackie for $20? I can't remember if I read right but that it came in super cheap?

Or what it a $20 off discount I'm misremembering.

OR! Are you sitting there wondering what the heck $20 has to do with anything?

 

[thefallenangelx]

How about ANC for creative ace 2?

I find it very subtle, plus wind reduction is non existent and the mic are picking up very high sounds (like high pitch glitch in one ear or the others) especially when close to street voice announcement…

 

[Caipirina]

PSA - first used Falcon Max popped up on e-earphone

That was fast, less than 2 weeks after release. Rating is A, which here means this is basically new, everything is included. Maybe they are not bound by embargo on used items to ship this model out of Japan ... one can only try .. maybe someone here gets lucky.



(i do not have any personal experience with international shipping / orders from them, but I bought in-store / online ordered domestically plenty and never had any problems. Items were usually in much better shape than expected!)

(I am also not being paid for this PSA )

 

[clerkpalmer]

With a sad face emoji, I hate to report that my Fokus prestige simply so not fit and are not comfortable. I tried the spring tips recommended by erockg. They stick out a mile. Don’t fit in my ear canal and work themselves out with any movement. I am bummed. I’ve tried several times with Noble and always land here. Am I the only one?

 

[erockg]

With a sad face emoji, I hate to report that my Fokus prestige simply so not fit and are not comfortable. I tried the spring tips recommended by erockg. They stick out a mile. Don’t fit in my ear canal and work themselves out with any movement. I am bummed. I’ve tried several times with Noble and always land here. Am I the only one?

So very sad. I'm in love with mine. I did switch to the Moondrop spring tips. They're a little thinner than the Clarion. Did you try some glue? There's got to be a solution here. Comply tips? Hmm...

 

[clerkpalmer]

So very sad. I'm in love with mine. I did switch to the Moondrop spring tips. They're a little thinner than the Clarion. Did you try some glue? There's got to be a solution here. Comply tips? Hmm...

My bad. Clarion. I guess I can give the MOONDROP a try. Not a fan of comply.

 

[DigDub]

Is LE one of things included with UI 6 or did the S23 already have it?

Live in Canada using a Fold 4 so everything UI 6 has not hit here yet...

I think it is included in android 14 that comes with one ui 6.

 

[DigDub]

How about ANC for creative ace 2?

I find it very subtle, plus wind reduction is non existent and the mic are picking up very high sounds (like high pitch glitch in one ear or the others) especially when close to street voice announcement…

The ANC is not good with wind noise.