[kjellscript]

Hi!
 
I have been looking at Bragi The Dash for a while and just discovered that it exists a few similair IEM's so I want to create a thread regarding these wireless IEM's. I will list the similar IEM's and do a comparison between them here:
 

	Bragi The Dash	OwnPhones	Earin	Auris	Kanoa	Nextear	Gear IconX
Price	299$	299$ (249$-349$)	299$		149$	145$	199$
AptX	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Battery	4hr	5hr	3hr		4-6hr	4h	~3h
Microphone	Yes	Yes	No		Yes	Yes	Yes
Audio Transparency	Yes	Yes	No		Yes	No	No
Waterproof/resistant	WP	No	WR		WR	No	WR
CIEM	No	Yes	No		No	No	No
Heartrate	Yes	No	No		Yes	No	Yes
Memory	4GB	No	No		No	No	4GB
Release	Out now	Failed to deliver	Out now		October 2016	2016	Out now

Spoiler: Pictures

Bragi The Dash

OwnPhones

Earin

Aurisonics Auris

Kanoa

 
 
Nextear

 
Head-Fi links:
Bragi The Dash: http://www.head-fi.org/t/705637/the-dash-wireless-smart-in-ear-headphones
OwnPhones: http://www.head-fi.org/t/728093/ownphones
Earin: http://www.head-fi.org/t/723327/earin-bluetooth-iems-on-kickstarter
Aurisonics Auris: http://www.head-fi.org/t/738995/introducing-the-aurisonics-auris
PEAQ: http://www.head-fi.org/t/777351/peaq-audio
 
Reviews:
Bragi The Dash:
http://www.wired.com/2016/02/review-bragi-dash/
http://www.engadget.com/2016/01/20/bragi-dash-review/
Earin:
http://www.theverge.com/2015/11/18/9755726/earin-wireless-earbuds-review
http://www.gizmag.com/review-earin-bluetooth-earbuds/37594/
Kanoa:
http://www.cnet.com/news/earin-kanoa-wireless-bluetooth-earbuds/
 
I think OwnPhones are the most interesting of the IEM's above, what do you think? I have also choosed to compare the OwnPhones Smart Fit since I think that's the most interesting model.
 
Aurisonics Auris can also be interesting since most of the users that have the rockets are very happy with them. It doesn't exist that much information about these yet. Aurisonics haven't even started a kickstarter project for them yet, but that means that we might get an early bird-version cheap
 
Which one will you buy and why? It's to early to know how they sound since they aren't released yet, but some of them will probably be out in a few months or less.
 
I can't wait to read the reviews and comparisons of these!

 

[Chulta]

OwnPhones looks really cool!

 

[MashaT2281]

  Hi!
 
I have been looking at Bragi The Dash for a while and just discovered that it exists a few similair IEM's so I want to create a thread regarding these wireless IEM's. I will list the similar IEM's and do a comparison between them here:
 

	Bragi The Dash	OwnPhones	Earin	Aurisonics Auris
Price	299$	299$ (249$-349$)	199$
AptX	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Battery	3hr	5hr	2,5hr
Microphone	Yes	Yes	No
Active NC	No	No (But soundscaping)	No
Waterproof	Yes	No	Yes
CIEM	No	Yes	No
Heartrate	Yes	No	No
Memory	4GB	No	No

Spoiler: Pictures

Bragi The Dash

OwnPhones

Earin

Aurisonics Auris

 
 

 
Head-Fi links:
Bragi The Dash: http://www.head-fi.org/t/705637/the-dash-wireless-smart-in-ear-headphones
OwnPhones: http://www.head-fi.org/t/728093/ownphones
Earin: http://www.head-fi.org/t/723327/earin-bluetooth-iems-on-kickstarter
Aurisonics Auris: http://www.head-fi.org/t/738995/introducing-the-aurisonics-auris
 
 
Have I missed something?
 
I think OwnPhones are the most interesting of the IEM's above, what do you think? I have also choosed to compare the OwnPhones Smart Fit since I think that's the most interesting model.
 
Aurisonics Auris can also be interesting since most of the users that have the rockets are very happy with them. It doesn't exist that much information about these yet. Aurisonics haven't even started a kickstarter project for them yet, but that means that we might get an early bird-version cheap
 
Which one will you buy and why? It's to early to know how they sound since they aren't released yet, but some of them will probably be out in a few months or less.
 
I can't wait to read the reviews and comparisons of these!

 
The Dash is tough to compare with the other above wireless IEM's. A smart IEM is quite different, after all. I backed The Dash, and as of late, the CEO has been reporting amazing results. They've been obsessively perfecting everything -- the sound, fit, style, app, electronics, Bluetooth connection, etc. As of now, Bragi projects that they'll begin shipping to Kickstarter Early Birds during mid-September, and should have the rest of the Kickstarter orders filled by the end of October. I can't wait!!

I think Earin will be less for audiophiles and more for the average person -- the overall shape/fit seems clumsy, the sound won't be great with the drivers they'll be using, they won't have a mic, etc. For me, they won't be worth their expensive price tag.

I'm most excited about Auris since I'm super happy with my Rockets sound and superior strength. I know most people are thrilled with the ASG line (I never tried any of the ASG models myself). We don't know much about Auris' specs or pricing, but I have faith in Dale's ability to produce something amazing. I love the look they're going for too -- nice style!

I do like the idea of OwnPhones, but they worry me. Above all, I don't see how they'll be able to get accurate molds using a front-facing camera (and it would even be tough with the rear camera). Plus, a photo won't allow them to make deep molds; aside for improving the sound, deep molds will be needed to keep OwnPhones in people's ears since they'll be heavier with the added electronics. For me, I'd rather wait and see what'll happen after people have tried the production models.

I am watching how all of these products will develop. It's an exciting time for Bluetooth IEM's!

 

[kjellscript]

Just pre-ordered the Kanoa, you can get them for 139$ with this coupon-code: KANOAFAN
 
Let's hope they are legit and sounds good It seems like a good price for all the functions and the batterylife looks good to. I will write a review of them if I get them. The estimated delivery is in April 2016, but they usually get behind the schedule with these kind of things.

 

[blueangel2323]

I just pre-ordered the Kanoa too. My first choice was the Auris, knowing Aurisonics' background with audiophilia, but it doesn't look like it will actually come to fruition, so I bit the bullet on the Kanoa. They claim that everything is on track, and the expected delivery is still April 2016, so I'm hopeful that it will be released on time.

 

[nickdelvecchio]

I pre-ordered some Kanoas a couple weeks ago. I'm pretty excited! for half the price its super worth it, and they have been very responsive over Facebook. I'll post more as soon as I get them, but it looks like they're going to post some major updates in a couple hours according to FB. I'm glad they've been responsive.. I was a bit worried about the lack of info on their website, but i've emailed them back and forth a few times and over facebook. Maybe we will get lucky and they'll have a 3rd party company make those jackets in a CIEM configuration. 
 
If anyone else is going to jump on the band wagon, use this link so I can get the referral credit cause I'm selfish!
 
http://www.getkanoa.com/ [Mod Edit: Referral link removed]

 

[ariesq]

Also use promo code "BLAMEMICHAEL" to get an additional $20 off. Brings the price down to $129

 

[nickdelvecchio]

Thanks man!! That definitely helps!

 

[nickdelvecchio]

if it helps someone has been making a detailed google doc of the different types coming out!
 
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QRU77nUF6MRIUBT1sdA055f39JwOT6hxlNPr0utWsSQ/edit#gid=0

 

[Lobaba]

posted my impressions of the dash here:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/705637/the-dash-wireless-smart-in-ear-headphones#post_12349613

 

[smileyboy]

I tried a pair of the Earins.  They were ok, I was shocked I couldn't answer a phone call on them.. For that reason alone they  are going back and I'm ordering the Kanoas.

 

[blueangel2323]

Shipping of the first batch of Kanoas has been delayed until June-July, unfortunately.

 

[Jared Cantor]

The spreadsheet is blank...