Technics AZ60 vs The BEST! 🔥 Hear the Difference...

[@phonesmart2243]

Hi, Aaron. I use AZ60 with sony's eartips (EP-NI1000). I feel the AZ60's ANC performance has improved with new eartips. I'd like to watch a video comparing the ANC performance of the AZ60 with XM4 after replacing the eartips.

[@AllenReinecke]

I never found the XM4 to be that good with ANC. The Liberty 3 Pro and Galaxy Buds Pro were better performing in my ears. The AZ60 is stellar in comparison. It is primarily due to the right Technics tip providing an excellent seal. I do find though I lose ANC effectiveness if I don't get the tip to fit exactly right in my ears each time. Takes a couple insertions. I'm going to try some Comply foam tips next week.

[@AllenReinecke]

The Comply tips for the EAH-AZ60 work really well for me. I now use them on pretty much every earbud and IEM I have! The XM4 ANC works well with them. Better than stock.

[@stkyfngrszmooth]

I have both, and I just found a small issue with the Technics, being that you can't access the app on both devices while using the multi-point feature. Bummer.

[@TheRedGlint4427]

I feel like the AZ60s are the perfect daily driver earbuds. Right up towards the top in terms of sound quality, great call quality, excellent ANC and transparency mode... It doesn't particularly do anything the best, but it does everything EXTREMELY well. They're very well rounded, and it doesn't hurt that they're the best fitting ear buds for me that I've ever tried. My EXs are still going to be my go-to for music listening sessions where I just want to wear a pair of ear buds and relax rather than headphones, but the AZ60s are definitely going to be in my pocket/bag wherever I go. Absolutely love them! Especially for $169 from the Amazon sale.

[@Ciprful]

if i am guy who need true wireless for daily usage especially in gym are these technics okay? Or is it worth to pay for new bose QC2? Had sennheiser momentum they have excellent sound.

[@TheRedGlint4427]

@@Ciprful the JBL reflect flow pro or (especially if you have an iPhone) the beats fit pro would be your best bet at that point. Both would be far better for the gym and would work fine for daily buds. The AZ60s and QC2s would not work very well in the gym in my opinion.

[@Ciprful]

@@TheRedGlint4427 I had Sennheiser Momentum (1) and they are similar as Technica and I have zero issue. I have no Iphone, but I am audiophil :D Need best sound and I think QC2 would fit well into fitness, of course I will use them as well in normal usage. But idk if it´s worth for money

[@TheRedGlint4427]

@@Ciprful if you value sound quality above all else then QC2 are not the answer lol you'd be better suited for these in that case. The beoplay ex are the best of the best in terms of pure sound quality so if you're willing to drop the cash for them. Otherwise, the momentum 3s or the AZ60s would be your next best bet. Even the Beoplay EQs if they're on sale would probably sound the 2nd best next to the EX. From what I understand the MTW3s are slightly better than the AZ60s in the sound department but I've never tried them so I don't know for sure. I do know that if there's a difference it's not THAT significant because the AZ60s sound damn good and are not all that far off of my EXs. I'd say out of 10 the Technics are 9 out of 10 whereas the EX are a 10. I would imagine the MTW3s are a 9.5 from my understanding if that puts it into perspective.

[@TheRedGlint4427]

@@Ciprful although if you have a phone that doesn't support LDAC go for something that supports APTX like the Sennheisers or B&O. AZ60s are worse off if you don't use LDAC on the quality setting.

[@TheBigKing0]

Great vid, 3:14 can you compare to the jabra elite 7 pro too please?

[@lyoncab]

7 elite garbage

[@jexxy1806]

@@lyoncab Can Confirm garbage

[@AllenReinecke]

I bought these and, of all the buds I've tried over the last year, these are the absolute best. They pretty much check all my boxes. Exquisite but fun sound, wide sound stage, noisy environment call quality, ANC, fit, seal, comfort, touch control, app. Ambient would be better if super - hearing were available. Turning off single tap would be nice (but see comments below!) Overall, much better than the XM4, even the ANC, for me at least

[@AllenReinecke]

I think they are slightly over-priced. No wireless charging, no in-ear sensing and low battery life. Yes, they look boring. Sub-$200 is a more appropriate price IMO Phenomenal job for just a 2nd gen TWS though.

[@giorgina-Z]

@Allen Reinecke: both turning off single tap and super hearing in ambient are available in the app!

[@AllenReinecke]

@@giorgina-Z all taps are disabled, not just a single tap. Super - hearing is not created with 100% setting in Ambient mode. It's a realistic ambient but not amplified

[@giorgina-Z]

@@AllenReinecke It is, I have them and have disabled single tap and super hearing in ambient mode. Maybe you need to update the app first, I don't know

[@AllenReinecke]

@@giorgina-Z I rechecked the app and your are indeed correct on the "No Function" option for any one of the touch controls. I must have missed that when I first set them up, with it being right at the bottom of the list. I saw the Touch Sensor Operation ON/OFF selector. I occasionally pause the music with a poorly-placed double finger tap for volume control or a slight brush when rearranging my hair! Regarding super-hearing, the ambient at max is what I would call natural hearing (ie no buds). I am talking about SUPER-hearing as particularly on the Galaxy Buds Pro and also the Liberty 3 Pro. There's an article about a study, using the GBP as hearing aids.

[@xfinite]

Hey Aaron - Would you suggest that the Technics AZ60 is better over the Bose QuietComforts? I currently have the Bose QuietComforts and am contemplating upgrading the Bose with the Technics AZ60. However, I have undecided as yet. What would be your recommendation in your opinion?

[@aaronloudnwireless]

I prefer how they sound over the Bose but the Bose has better noise cancelling

[@giant_joe]

I have pair of the AZ60s. After several months of use, which I was was very pleased with, first one bud suddenly lost all bass, and then the other. I have reset them to factory settings, updated the firmware through the IOS app, and even contacted Technics customer support who suggested I return to the vendor because they aren't interested in repairing them. I bought mine from Ebay many months before so that was a non-starter. So they're good while they last I guess, but that wasn't for long in my case considering the price you pay, and now they sound like a pair you could pick up for $20.

[@giant_joe]

@Vittoria He had about a dozen pairs for sale. Maybe they were a batch that failed quaility control or somehting. Who knows.

[@giant_joe]

@Vittoria Fortunately I didn't pay the RRP, so despite the untouched packaging maybe they were refurbs or something.

[@pinkbecca12]

hi Aaron, why have you never reviewed the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ?, I've been researching and everyone is saying they are the best sounding truly wireless right now so I was surprised that you still haven't reviewed them.

[@starboy5888]

I have the Beoplay EQ. The sound signature on them is absolutely stunning. No other earbuds has ever made me smile when I hit the play button. Better than Senn MTW2, PI7 and MW08

[@pinkbecca12]

@@starboy5888 I appreciate this response, I have the Sony WF-1000XM4 and I love the bass when I put at the highest in the Sony app but I'm wondering if the B&O EQ has bigger bass?

[@starboy5888]

@@pinkbecca12 To be honest, I have never tried the Sony WF-1000XM4. If you want to try the Beoplay EQ, buy them from the official site as they do come with a 30 day money back guarantee and see if you like their bass and sound signature. I did that with the PI7 but sent them back. It’s good they have a money back guarantee for peace of mind. Personally in my honest opinion, I think you will love the Beoplay EQ. I’m a bass head and they do pump a rich tight accurate bass and their sound signature is smooth and rich. Hope that helps you. I have an iPhone and the music setting on them is R’n’b and on the EQ it’s heavy bass

[@pinkbecca12]

@@starboy5888 thank you, I look forward to testing them.

[@starboy5888]

@@pinkbecca12 No worries. Let me know what you think of them when you try them

[@diondavis6547]

Just ordered these after serious battery issues with my xm4 will see how they go.

[@techmed-rainer]

Hey Aaron, thank you for the again nice video! How do the Technics compare with the Sennheiser Momentum TW2?

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Hey Rainer! I still think the Sennheisers sound better in some ways, in terms of open staging and if you like vocals to be more balanced. In terms of bass loudness the technics have the upoer hand.

[@SibTiger33]

The new az60m2 and AZ80 have arrived - I hope you will be reviewing them Aaron

[@frigginlunatics]

What is your top 3 NC wireless earbuds, in term of ANC, Sound Quality and Comfort ?

[@pinkbecca12]

hi, can someone tell me if you put the Sony WF-1000XM4 at the highest "clear bass" in the Sony app, does the Technics az60 still beat it with its bass?

[@a1l2e3x4z6]

YES, also drums sound a lot better and natural compared to the Sony's and any other then the BEO EQ

[@pinkbecca12]

@@a1l2e3x4z6 unfortunately not for me, oh well 😔

[@stufish73]

Please review against the Jabra Elite 7 Pro. I was planning on buying these AZ60s but went for the 7 Pros instead as they offered more in terms of wireless charging, longer batter life, in ear detection, IP57, slidetone and come in a cool beige/gold colour. Oh and they were waaaaaay cheaper! I have no previous experience with wireless buds but I'm happy so far with the 7 Pros although I have found that when paired to 2 devices at the same time (S22 Ultra and HP laptop) that I experience some latency when viewing YT videos on the laptop. Other than that, auto switching between the 2 devices works great. Disconnecting one device seems to cure the latency issue and I'm hoping that a firmware update could improve this. As for ANC, they are fine, I'm sure there are better out there but for my needs they do the job. Great review, thanks!

[@trocadero1965]

He did already check it out bro

[@andredobbs5390]

I currently use Bose 700s and the Beats powerbeats pro. Thinking about getting a pair of sennheiser cx plus, the nothing ear stick, or these technics as they are on sale for $99.00 now

[@johnnylim1935]

Hi Aaron, I have checked Technics AZ60, is sold $339. Not what you said is only sold $229. Can you add Technics AZ60 music into your sound sample list? I think AZ 60 deserve a top 5 earbuds.

[@AlexTurbo]

AZ60 has been $229 for a long time?

[@wildanzuhdi5492]

Nice review Sir👍 If you have a chance later you can try the latest ATH CKS50TW tws from Audio Technica.

[@bklynrickel]

These are truly one of my favorite sets of buds. They are great all around, and the sound is very pleasing. Good, balanced review! I still have to say though, for the best audiophile listening the Grado GT220 is exceptional and my first choice for audio. It's seldom mentioned, but to me it's the best sounding of all.

[@Darkii1589]

If you had to choose between xm4 and az60?which one you choose?

[@alexchan28]

How is this compared to lonkbud s?

[@aaronloudnwireless]

I think the Technics has better bass and longer battery life. LinkBuds S has better call quality and a much more compact form factor. So small you can even use those for sleeping. I personally use the LinkBuds S a lot more because of that portability.

[@DreamMaker_23]

I have both and Sony is way better especially in the anc and battery! They fit is a little bit better than my Sony but I don’t like that they don’t have auto play/pause when your earbuds fall out. I will give technics a leg up for having multipoint which honestly needs to be the norm now!

[@theduceiswildtv5090]

Love the video can you compare the Sennheiser CX plus to the techniques

[@pinkbecca12]

Aaron, one last question, if you put the Sony at the highest bass in the Sony app, does the Technics still win over for biggest bass?

[@ernestwong3872]

I have both Sony XM4 and AZ60. The bass from Technics is already a little bit too strong and a bit too slow with tummy and hence it is not as accurate as Sony.

[@pinkbecca12]

@@ernestwong3872 thanks

[@fluoxethine]

You are getting bigger and bigger fans. So at the end of the year wind tunnel?

[@aaronloudnwireless]

😅

[@DeSilsky]

Great review Aaron!! I will buy them soon, but for now I am enjoying the wonderful Jabra 7 Active and the Technichs AZ70 from the previous generation. But sooner or later I will get these. They seem awesome!!!!

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Thanks! Yeah they’re pretty great

[@nodoubt46able]

the az 60 just got an app update today.......the bass is almost over bearing now... cant hardly even eq it out ! yall let me know what you think when you do the update .....

[@hermanlopez2945]

Great video

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Thanks!

[@GonzaDG2107]

Really nice and detailed comparison!

[@jorgemiranda5807]

Aaron thank you Please make a video with sennheiser momentum true wireless 3 vs technis or sony

[@APLU2]

Thanks a lot!

[@RRSpectre]

Samsung Buds 2 Pro Vs Technics AZ60 Please

[@N27-OSHA]

Why don’t U talk about transparency mode and volume ?

[@920WASHBURN]

Anyone know how to pair these?

[@lingwee]

Thank you for your unbiased review. I was tempted but Sennheiser mtw 3 is around the corner.

[@aaronloudnwireless]

You’re most welcome 😀

[@Bluelovebird69]

Now i want to change mtw3 to this az60 😂 curiosity

[@crit_cmander]

Great vid! Like you, I don't think they catch the eye, so I never really gave them a fair look!

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Thanks! Yeah I wouldnt have looked at them either

[@fabscams4136]

Fantastic review, I was set on buying the AZ60 but I checked on Amazon and the Sony XM4 are £5 cheaper...now I am really confused....

[@Darkii1589]

Same, dunno which one is better, which one you bought?

[@fabscams4136]

@@Darkii1589 I ended up buying the Sony XM4, only becuase they were the same price and I think the Sonys look better. I think either one I would have been happy with.

[@Darkii1589]

@@fabscams4136 yea the sony looks fancy but i would like to know which sounds best

[@NotCharAznable]

The XM3 were far better looking.

[@kamenridergeiz9490]

But how do they compare to the Status Between Pro?

[@miamiborn79]

I have both. The status between pro have more bass and a more dynamic sound, but I think the Technics are more accurate. The status pros are VERY loud too which is a plus!

[@brianwang6243]

Just bought my az80😊

[@ernestwong3872]

I have both of Sony XM4 and Technics AZ60 as well. The memory form ear tips used by Sony is way much better fit than Technics. Yes you can add aftermarket tips but it will change the factory sound nature. The Sony definitely sounds better with more warmth, but more importantly more detail retrieval, better bass accuracy, wider soundstage and more spatial presentations. The Technics is good for pop but their bright sound signature is sometimes too harsh on some music especially female voices. In terms of apps, Technics may have more manual options, but on the other hand they don't have much smart learning automation like Sony. For example Technics can't automatically adjust ANC levels and trigger ambient mode according to the GPS location learnt from your usage patterm. In Android version Technics always throws out notifications which can't be disenabled like Sony. Sony continues to extend their lead on ANC performance. For microphone quality under noisy environments, Technics still occasionally pickup someone else's voice nearby rather than my voice like many other true wireless. Sony doesn't have this issue at all. In my opinion, Technics is one or half a class below Sony and hence reflected by her price.

[@blorg8206]

@Moshi moshi try different tips until you get a seal. There's no way around that, you need a seal for the ANC to have any chance of working. You also need a seal for the bass. I use Azla Crystal for TWS on them, they seal well.

[@cooluser23]

Please do the new Technics AZ80 vs. Sony XM 5

[@jamestaylor9258]

I enjoy the M&W08S. Sound and battery life. ✅

[@АндрійПозняков-н2ф]

Technicks az60 vs soundscore liberty 3 pro???

[@jasonchen5994]

The ANC hiss in the Technics earbuds is a technical flaw, not something they added to compensate the weaker silicone tips isolation. The hiss was very pronouced in their early generations of ANC earbuds more than a decade ago. It was very annoying. I am not sure how bad it is now.

[@ronaldjordan9198]

THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT ADVICE ON TRUE WIRLESS EAR BUDS. AND HAVE A BLEESSED DAY.

[@mikolay4066]

I was waiting for your opinion on this device, but in the meantime I decided to test them on my own and I'm impressed a lot! Unfortunately, I feel that after a longer use they are not as comfy as I expected and just because of that I have some doubts about staying with them. Btw - are you going to compare them to Jabra Elite 7 Pro's? These were my second choice, but I've read plenty of negative comments about their ANC and software issues. And I'm pretty confused now ;) PS I watch your videos for some time and have to admit that your reviews are great! Keep it that way! :)

[@stufish73]

Hey, nice comment. I would have liked to be able to test the AZ60's but they were an online purchase only where I live, so I bought the 7 Pros instead, plus I got a great deal on them. I'm happy enough so far with the 7 Pros. I added a separate comment on here with my thoughts on them. I have read so many positive and negative comments about every ear bud in the market and I agree it is confusing. The only way to be sure is try them for yourself first if you have that option to do so. For me that isn't an option as many stores won't let you try out buds due to hygiene reasons etc. Cheers

[@mikolay4066]

@@stufish73 Thanks for your comment, good to know that there are more people satisfied with Elite 7 Pro's, because when you go through Reddit threads you would end up with impression, that Jabra's are totally bad and that one and only you should buy is Soundcore Liberty 3 pro ;) It's not easy to but TWS these days ;)

[@goldtape8782]

Cant wait for wf1000xm4 vs astell&kern uw100!!

[@rihardp.4091]

For anc and microphone are amaizing,but for a bass responss its not and for volume also.

[@racertv9]

I just recently got them and have not needed to turn the volume up beyond 40-50% or it starts being painfully loud. What's the issue you are having with volume?

[@АлександрСмирнов-в5л]

Technics az60??? Что с громкостью?

[@10shanwei]

Omg you were at northpoint!

[@morenobeyo]

Love my az60s

[@luk0426]

May I know the sound volume between two buds ?

[@AllenReinecke]

Check out El Jefe's review. He lists dB levels.

[@luk0426]

@@AllenReinecke Noted and will try to find, thx

[@racertv9]

They should both get plenty loud enough, they are in-ear buds (and with ANC). Do you need it to be loud enough to give you permanent hearing loss?

[@AllenReinecke]

@@racertv9so true. The AZ60 reach 108dB, which is less than 2 minutes to cause some permanent hearing loss. You never really notice until you're older and struggling to hear.

[@RobertNES816]

I still don't know why Panasonic didn't come out with a version of these. Technics is pretty pricey.

[@reanult457]

Panasonic is the mother company of Technics.

[@RobertNES816]

@@reanult457 I know that. But with their previous models Panasonic offered a more affordable alternative to the Technics tws earbuds.

[@kellypainter7625]

I love the AZ60's. Easily my favorite buds. I don't have the XM4's because I have the XM3's and they just plain suck, IMO. I bought Comply tips for them and I just don't like them. Given my experience with the XM3's I passed on the XM4's. Maybe if I can get them really cheap, who knows. Sony is on notice, the XM5's need to be a LOT better.

[@NotCharAznable]

XM3 look sleek. But that’s about it. Not even good for working out.

[@theduceiswildtv5090]

I would say 90% of US thinks the CX plus has better sound quality than the Sony's let's compare them to the techniques now

[@mundo472]

I've found the base has more character than the Bose QC though the anc is not as complete. I'd love to see a little more from the picking up my officemates voice when I'm on a call but it's better than anything else.

[@mundo472]

@Vittoria nope. I wonder if that is responsible for the improved base. Without really regimented testing i find it hard to ascribe differences in sound to codec v the drivers between sets. Bottom line is I enjoy each of my sets for different tasks and depending on what i feel like.

[@mundo472]

@Vittoria thank you so much! The technical perspective is very illuminating.

[@ckyap2868]

az60 is way more expensive in Malaysia RM950, sony xm4 is around RM750

[@g-wallstrading2298]

where to get sony in rm750?

[@MrZahnfee100]

I stay with my Sonys XD

[@zeroanime01]

Same here after using the xm4 all other earbuds i own or my friend earbuds just sounds shitty to me. By no means that they are really that bad but this is just wht i experienced and it's hard for me to even think of getting a new pair of earbuds when the xm4 is already at this level of satisfaction for me. Nonetheless i still think that there are still quite a lot of great earbuds out there.

[@ainajoe5874]

@@zeroanime01 lo just tune with the sony eq and you can get sound signature same to pricey tws

[@zeroanime01]

@@ainajoe5874 lol no. I tried that before and it doesn't even come close. I think u just don't understand how it work 🤓

[@ЕвгенийСолонарь-е8п]

Отличные наушники, оба)

[@seanwolnick]

Sonys we’re good but really painful

[@suzdalcat7123]

eah-az60 is the best in 2022and2021

[@yasashii89]

Am i the only one who hates foam ?

[@m.e.p.r]

Don't buy the Sony's....battery issues. Won't buy another set of Sony earbuds after my latest experience. Also the call quality on the Sony is absolutely dreadful

[@nicekit]

Sony is cheaper leh... Technics dun have much discount...

[@roberthodges6401]

Q😅😅😅😅😅

[@Patrickmathieu0482]

Tired of « hear the difference »!!!!!!! Worst channel of audio on youtube… period ! False title ! And gun test for latency is … we don’t care about !!! So, that’s it for this channel ! Bye