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

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Try the KZ SA08 PRO or the KZ VXS Pro or the KZ XTRA and you will newer buy those overpriced filthy crap.

Tried the KZ Xtra -- found them a bit excessively bass heavy

Using some QCY Melobuds Pro at the moment --- irks me that these chinese companies can get so much packed into something so cheap and a company like Sennheiser cannot even nail the basics

 

[audionooby]

irks me that these chinese companies can get so much packed into something so cheap and a company like Sennheiser cannot even nail the basics

My personal experience is that the sound quality on the Sennheiser was better, although maybe a lot of that just comes down to fit. But as far as apps, connection stability, etc go Anker/Soundcore is somehow better than Sennheiser.

 

[onirban]

Can comment on Elite 10 vs GB3P.

I do not use the TWS button in spatial audio on either TWS. I do have Atmos enabled on my S23, set to music and I do the hearing test as well.

On each TWS I have EQ'd to my taste in their app.

Listening to Patricia Barber, Code Cool between the 1:15 and 1:50 mark played on Amazon Music in HD. There is a drumkit solo. The GB3P is clearer and more detailed for the cymbal hits and a clearer more 3D effect between left and right and up and down. Bass is bit more balanced on the Elite 10 but this likely just tweaking I need to do in the EQ on the GB3P.

On an overall scale just listening to music the Elite 10 is slightly more spaced out than the GB3P. I like both presentations but I know some people find the Elite 10 a bit to spacious/disconnected.

If I enable spatial audio in either product there is an EQ shift. The GB3P shifts in a way I kind of like and adds more 3dness. The Elite 10 shifts in a way I don't like as it makes the bass sound off, but then works from there. It has better head tracking though. Personally, I prefer to leave this off on both TWS though.

Last point. I am using SSC for GB3P as that is the highest codec option available until Samsung releases One UI 6.1.1 on the S23 here in Canada. AAC for the Elite 10 as that is its best codec option.

Same here, I normally turn off anc and any enhancements other than some tuning thru the equalizer, and compared to the TWS I've owned in the past (XM4, Bose QC ultra, B&W Pi4 etc) the GB3P blows them away with the clarity control and dynamics. Makes me really want to hear more and rediscover my collection on qobuz, as also spend less time on IEMs and over the ear headphones. Samsung have a winner here if they can manage the negative publicity on quality, schedules etc

 

[New4One]

KZ SA08 PRO or the KZ VXS Pro or the KZ XTRA
So which of these 3 has the best sound quality for music
I have Soundcode Liberty 3 which I really like
I don’t need ANC
Thanks
Gord

1. KZ VXS Pro <<<< best sound quality overall.
2. KZ SA08 Pro <<<< best overall in price-performance ratio and have an more neutral sounding like the Samsung Galaxy Buds +.
3. KZ XTRA <<<< For me a/an teasing jibe(t) and nothing more; the only aspect i can tell, is that they have BT 5.4 and 24-bit audio output thats´s all.

Tried the KZ Xtra -- found them a bit excessively bass heavy

Using some QCY Melobuds Pro at the moment --- irks me that these chinese companies can get so much packed into something so cheap and a company like Sennheiser cannot even nail the basics

You an try to reduce the bass by equalizing the equalizer in your audio app.

 

[Exekuhtor]

Hey, are there wireless IEM's with a USB dongle that sound good?
I don't need noise cancelation / transparency mode / microphones / whatever, just the best sound quality + a dongle.
My Maxwell gets hot when it's 30°+, that's the reason. I still want to hear some music / watch stuff / listen to podcasts etc...

 

[Sam L]

Same here, I normally turn off anc and any enhancements other than some tuning thru the equalizer, and compared to the TWS I've owned in the past (XM4, Bose QC ultra, B&W Pi4 etc) the GB3P blows them away with the clarity control and dynamics. Makes me really want to hear more and rediscover my collection on qobuz, as also spend less time on IEMs and over the ear headphones. Samsung have a winner here if they can manage the negative publicity on quality, schedules etc

intriguing... there's one at my local best buy but they won't sell it to me until aug. 28. In the meanwhile, I'm using the galaxy buds 3 -- great tws earbuds with surprisingly strong ANC for semi-open earbuds, noticeably stronger than the huawei freebuds 5.

However, one thing I noticed with the galaxy buds 3, everyone once in awhile my calls start to lose integrity (voices sound overly digitized). Things settle after a bit but it happens frequently enough to be annoying. =(

 

[LoryWiv]

Hey, are there wireless IEM's with a USB dongle that sound good?
I don't need noise cancelation / transparency mode / microphones / whatever, just the best sound quality + a dongle.
My Maxwell gets hot when it's 30°+, that's the reason. I still want to hear some music / watch stuff / listen to podcasts etc...

Haven't heard them myself but have seen good comments about AKG N5 in this thread. You can search the thread if interested to learn more.

 

[Exekuhtor]

Haven't heard them myself but have seen good comments about AKG N5 in this thread. You can search the thread if interested to learn more.

Big thanks, just ordered them, will take a while to arrive, but they look promising.

 

[TK33]

intriguing... there's one at my local best buy but they won't sell it to me until aug. 28. In the meanwhile, I'm using the galaxy buds 3 -- great tws earbuds with surprisingly strong ANC for semi-open earbuds, noticeably stronger than the huawei freebuds 5.

However, one thing I noticed with the galaxy buds 3, everyone once in awhile my calls start to lose integrity (voices sound overly digitized). Things settle after a bit but it happens frequently enough to be annoying. =(

Interesting. I have been using mine mostly for calls at the office and they have been great. My voice doesn't pick up well on some mics but I have not gotten any complaints so far with the Galaxy Buds3.

 

[onirban]

Interesting. I have been using mine mostly for calls at the office and they have been great. My voice doesn't pick up well on some mics but I have not gotten any complaints so far with the Galaxy Buds3.

The only time I've seen connections dropping is when I'm bit too close to my very powerful WiFi router, else connection is very stable.

 

[dweaver]

The only time I've seen connections dropping is when I'm bit too close to my very powerful WiFi router, else connection is very stable.

Mine are much more stable than the WF-1000XM5 as stable as the Elite 10 which are super stable.

 

[dweaver]

In regard to the GB3P I have to say pictures don't do these justice. They look like these Toblerone inspired airpod knock offs. But in hand these just feel very premium and I really like the case as it also feels very solid and nice in hand. The controls are a tad finicky but aside from the buttons on the Elite 10 most touch controls are a bit finicky including the WF-1000XM5.

Once in ear aside from them bugging me because my ears are not symmetrical so the stems sometimes are pointing in different directions, I actually like how these look too.

 

[roxynox]

The Earfun are thinner and closer to flush, but still a bit angular compared with the sleeker shallow-fitting options like Realme Buds Air 6 Pro, OnePlus Buds 3, etc. It doesn't help that the supplied tips with the Earfun are quite bulbous, but at least it's easier to switch to third party tips given the standard nozzle size

Thanks. Anything else which is similar to the 4NC and sits more flushed to the ear?

 

[BigZ12]

These look tempting.
https://www.lypertek.com/product-pa...less-earphones-bluetooth-5-2-qualcomm-chipset

 

[helmutcheese]

I saw these a while back after I Googled them as not heard anything new from the company for a while.

Seems they have nothing new so jumped on the boutique bandwagon, at least the price is not bad but it is an old QCC3040 Chipset.