I have spent the last 2 years buying and a TWS fan some models from every brand around the stores : xm4, Orbits, Galaxy Buds 2, Cambridge audio, LGFP9 (which I really liked with the Meridian DSP and collab), Semnheiser CX. They are by far the best pair of wireless earphones I have received, right above the FP9, and the CX. They are now my everyday pair and still surprise me everyday. The planar and dynamic technology combined is amazing and finally affordable. They are to my ears, better sounding than the XM4, Orbit by Campfire, and everything else. I have been surprised to see that a Chinese brand I didn't knew was able to reach this level of quality. It's simple, when you wear them for the first time, and press play, THEY tell you that they are the number ones, really ! The design is not that great, very soft, but if your main concern is the sound, then these are made for you. I also nought their twin brothers the Oneplus Buds Pro, and I can tell you that the X2 are just better. The Buds pro sound somehow a bot too flat, with no coloration, and with just more bass to film into the frequencies. The Xw win, one the Oneplus and in general. The collaboration with Dynaudio and the DSP inside improve the tech, and as I dislike having brand apps with EQ (I spend too much time changing the frequencies until now hour) with the X2, they propose pre-sets, 4, and it's si.lle and efficie t. I haven't tried the B&O EX, or the tech ics or Bower and Wilkins, but sorted at 199$ and now at 90$, they are the best of everything and more. Having 4 minutes to spend time, I see my hand in my pocket raking the charging box and listening to a song, just for 5 minutes. I would recommend you to buy then, they are for sure at the level of what you would expect if you love music or sound, if you search for a soundstage sick, with details coming from everywhere, wide, with dynamism, and precision.... here they are. Very difficult to beat, and a smack to the bigger companies for sure.
The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together.
These earbuds come with wingtips that can be attached for a more secure fit. Wingtips come in handy for sports and other physical activities. When used correctly, they prevent the earbuds from falling off.
The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water.
This type of device allows you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the volume to overcome background noise. Ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology that allows sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects. By doing so, Dolby Atmos allows for immersive, 360-degree sound.
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Impedance is the device’s electrical resistance to the current being pushed through it. The lower the impedance, the easier it is to get higher volume and requires less power.
The battery life of the charging case as given by the manufacturer. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your headphones on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
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Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
aptX Low Latency is a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag (e.g. when playing games).
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
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Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your headphones/earbuds. Lower latency reduces audio lag, and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.
Ambient sound mode uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard. It’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re jogging but still want to be able to hear traffic.
Fast charging technologies, like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
Multipoint allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
A headset is one headphone or pair with a built-in microphone. Headsets can be used for apps that require communication i.e. Skype, games with voice chat, mobile phones, etc.
There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
Dolby Audio is a group of audio technologies that use advanced audio formatting and processing to deliver crystal clear surround sound, enhanced volume, and automatic volume control. This includes Dolby Digital, Digital Plus, TrueHD, Dolby Volume, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Dolby AC-4, and others launched before Dolby Atmos and Voice.
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Gregory
4 months ago
8 / 10
An amazing surprise from a small brand
Gregory
4 months ago
8 / 10
I have spent the last 2 years buying and a TWS fan some models from every brand around the stores : xm4, Orbits, Galaxy Buds 2, Cambridge audio, LGFP9 (which I really liked with the Meridian DSP and collab), Semnheiser CX. They are by far the best pair of wireless earphones I have received, right above the FP9, and the CX. They are now my everyday pair and still surprise me everyday. The planar and dynamic technology combined is amazing and finally affordable. They are to my ears, better sounding than the XM4, Orbit by Campfire, and everything else. I have been surprised to see that a Chinese brand I didn't knew was able to reach this level of quality. It's simple, when you wear them for the first time, and press play, THEY tell you that they are the number ones, really ! The design is not that great, very soft, but if your main concern is the sound, then these are made for you. I also nought their twin brothers the Oneplus Buds Pro, and I can tell you that the X2 are just better. The Buds pro sound somehow a bot too flat, with no coloration, and with just more bass to film into the frequencies. The Xw win, one the Oneplus and in general. The collaboration with Dynaudio and the DSP inside improve the tech, and as I dislike having brand apps with EQ (I spend too much time changing the frequencies until now hour) with the X2, they propose pre-sets, 4, and it's si.lle and efficie t. I haven't tried the B&O EX, or the tech ics or Bower and Wilkins, but sorted at 199$ and now at 90$, they are the best of everything and more. Having 4 minutes to spend time, I see my hand in my pocket raking the charging box and listening to a song, just for 5 minutes. I would recommend you to buy then, they are for sure at the level of what you would expect if you love music or sound, if you search for a soundstage sick, with details coming from everywhere, wide, with dynamism, and precision.... here they are. Very difficult to beat, and a smack to the bigger companies for sure.
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