My LAST review of TWS IEMs? Soundpeats Capsule 3 Pro & Opera05

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A review of the Soundpeats Capsule 3 Pro and Opera05 true wireless earphones including comparisons with the Edifier NeoBuds Pro, Edifier W240TN and Final Audio ZE3000.
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HarmonicDyne Athena - $179 - bit.ly/3QvQdlq
Moondrop Para - $299 - bit.ly/3QvQdlq
Sivga SV023 - $449 - amzn.to/3UKXsZ5
Meze 109 Pro - $799 - amzn.to/3y6l6qi
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Focal Utopia (2022) - $4,999 - amzn.to/44xEHvx
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KZ ESX - $30 - amzn.to/4bpMyxC
Tangzu FUDU - $89 - amzn.to/3UvOrlk
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Westone Mach 70 - $1,400 - amzn.to/3ULUK5P
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WiiM Pro - $168 - amzn.to/4bpTDOw
SMSL PL200 CD - $669 - amzn.to/3Wsd0lJ
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Topping E30 II - $149 - amzn.to/3JQyGkd
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xDuoo TA-26S - $319 - amzn.to/3UJbfzx
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Moondrop Dawn Pro - $50 - amzn.to/3y2dd57
Simgot DEW4X - $80 - amzn.to/4b68rlK
Questyle M15i - $349 - amzn.to/4doMSyp
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Soundpeats Air3 Deluxe - $40 - amzn.to/3UIXQr4
Soundpeats Air4 Pro - $79 - amzn.to/3Wyj4tj
Edifier Neobuds Pro 2 - $130 - amzn.to/3WwMpEf
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00:00 Introduction
00:48 Glamour video
01:29 Pricing & specs
04:12 Accessories & design
05:59 Sound quality
06:22 Microphone test
07:10 Capsule 3 Pro vs Opera 5
13:00 Comparisons - Edifier & Final Audio
13:24 Capsule 3 Pro vs Edifier NeoBuds Pro
15:15 Capsule 3 Pro vs Edifier W240TN
16:16 Capsule 3 Pro vs Final ZE3000
17:18 Final conclusions
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[@TyreLee]

Couldn't have asked for a review that is more spot on in terms of the information I'm looking for about both of these Soundpeats earbuds. Thank you. This was amazingly helpful.

[@PassionforSound]

So glad I could help!

[@r00s.]

Appreciate the heads up. I got a Capsule3 Pro on a lightning deal for $48.00. Thanks, Lachlan! This will be my first TWS. I have been hesitant, but I liked your review and it was on sale [Lightning deal plus another 5% off] so I figured "what the heck?!"

[@PassionforSound]

I hope you love them. They're my new favourite for sure.

[@michaelwalls7056]

Soundpeats Capsule 3 Pro are one of the very few budget earbuds that work with Windows 11, without cut outs and stutters. I have tried Skullcandy Rail ANC XT, Earfun Air Pro 2 and 3, many TOZO models and they all have cut outs and stutters. Soundpeats Capsule 3 Pro are the best out of all of them, when using with Windows 11 on a laptop.

[@PassionforSound]

That's interesting! I've used some other models with my Windows 11 laptop, but not the ones you've mentioned. It might be the Bluetooth module in your laptop that's actually the problem, but I'm glad to hear the Capsule 3 Pros are working for you!

[@robertnoblitt518]

Hi Lachlan! I'm crazy about my Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless noise canceling earbuds. At about $300, they are not too comparable with the Soundpeats, but in my opinion these Sonys are well worth the price. In terms of sound refinement, detail and soundstage, they far exceeded my expectations when I bought them. I'm amazed that Sony has achieved this sound quality with wireless earbuds. They sound great with no EQ at all. Of course I'm using LDAC too. My only complaint is that I could not get a good seal with the supplied tips. However, I'm using SpinFit tips with great results.

[@PassionforSound]

That's great news, Bobby! I'm yet to try any of Sony's TWS IEMs, but it sounds like I should 🙂

[@carminedesanto6746]

I run the sound peats free 2 classics ..they’re meh for phone calls and really good for basic functions and battery life…but where they sound …with music ..they’re pretty decent and quite surprisingly musical and have good bass. Well , for the money they’re a deal. Take care ☕️🍕

[@PassionforSound]

Soundpeats seem to be consistently reliable when it comes to releasing products that work well (except for calls in your case) and sound good or even great.

[@rodm1949]

I use the H1 soundpeats and they are pretty good. Actually make some of my older recordings sound better than through good IEM's.

[@PassionforSound]

They seem to tune well for generally enjoyable listening

[@jericlamb2676]

My first tws is soundpeats H1, its sound is full, it doesn't sound canned, for example mi buds 30$, the sound is okay, but if you really want to enjoy your music, you should go to the big speaker, which means the h1 is like a big speaker, I'll try My nephew's JBL wave, sounds is okay, the clarity is there vocal is in front of you, the sound it's like a small speaker to me similar to free2classic my first iem is salnotes zero, and I don't like it, i swapped to marshall mode wire

[@PassionforSound]

Thanks for sharing your experiences

[@lukasjanecka9996]

Hi Lachlan, sorry to hear you decided to move away from TWS. I think they are the future and here are my reason why: First, they give you the liberty of no wires. This is underestimated. Once you have tried the comfort of not being physically wired to anything it is hard to go back. You can take the earphones anywhere you want and do almost anything you want (hell, with some models even headbang if that is your thing 😄). The liberty of free movement make you forget you are wearing earphones which adds greatly to the sheer immersion in the music. Second, TWS are absolute value. What you get for just 1,2 or 3 hundred dollars is not only DAC+AMP+earphone in a single tiny unit but usually also touch controls, EQ, microphones for calls, ANC, DSP, bluetooth antenna and battery all wrapped in water resistant casing. It is an engineering marvel if you think about it. Lastly, with the rapid development of BT codecs I bet it is just a mater of 2-3 years until we get true lossless bluetooth connection. My only gripe is the batteries in TWS are usually not replacable. The manufacturers should definitely do something about this, especially with the higher-end models. Personally, I only see meaning in a) full-scale headphones with proper desktop DAC and amp for maximum audio quality and b) these TWS earphones for portability and wireless comfort with decent sonic performance. I don’t really see much use for anything in between such as earphones with (oftentimes expensive) wires and dongles/portlable dac-amps, but of course to each their own. So, I hope you would re-consider your decision regarding reviewing TWSs. Either way, have a nice one ;)

[@PassionforSound]

Hi Lukas, I'm always open to changing this decision, but the TWS videos are consistently the worst performers on the channel and, with the schedule already overflowing, I had to find something to drop. If true lossless BT happens in the future, it might change everything, but until they catch up with wired gear, I'm likely to stay focussed elsewhere.

[@lukasjanecka9996]

@@PassionforSound Yeah, I get that if your viewers are not interested much in these products it does not make sense for you to review them. Hopefully this will change one day :)

[@PassionforSound]

That would be good

[@aceofspades6667]

Tws really are a great gym / exercise audio solution. Do they have fault sure.. but I use mine daily for 1-2 hours

[@PassionforSound]

Exactly! Having a nice go-to pair for exercise, etc. is a nice addition to the collection

[@minukafernando748]

I have the opera 5

[@jaroslavfricek7772]

What is Your EQ for Opera 5 Lachlan…❓😊

[@PassionforSound]

I don't have one - sorry!

[@DocRealTalk]

Nice comparison. What would you say are the best stalk-style buds for sound quality for around $100-150? I prefer neutral tuning, where you hear what the track is actually intended to sound like.

[@PassionforSound]

I haven't tried all there are to try, but these Soundpeats from this review are my favourite so far.

[@DocRealTalk]

@@PassionforSound These are like a $50 Are you saying there's nothing better for two or three times the price?

[@PassionforSound]

No, I'm saying I can only comment on what I've tried so far and these are the best I've tried.

[@michaelwalls7056]

Tozo T12 and T12 Pro are great for the price.

[@PassionforSound]

I haven't tried that brand

[@kimarizala5754]

Hello! Can I use the Capsule 3 pro on PC with the same mic quality connecting via bluetooth? I like to use this play PC games such as Valorant

[@PassionforSound]

Absolutely!

[@kimarizala5754]

so the recording you clip in the video is connected through pc? 😲

[@PassionforSound]

No, but the mic quality is about the earphones themselves, not the device they're connected to.

[@kimarizala5754]

@@PassionforSound Thank you very much!

[@thomasmew3288]

I recommed a blue tooth 5.3 adappter, it sounds better than those than on a blue 5.0 adapter, and they have more codecs to use.

[@lionroaring7021]

Music? Tell me, please.

[@PassionforSound]

I'm not sure as it's been a long time. You could try using Google, Shazam, etc. to identify it though

[@adamcanterbury]

They still don't beat the Status Audio Between Pros or 3ANCs...

[@GadZookz]

The Between ANC is great! The only one I like better is the Nura True Pro which has aptx lossless. The problem is there are very few phones and likely no DAPs that support that codec yet.

[@PassionforSound]

I'm yet to try either the Status Audio or the Nura True Pro.

[@GadZookz]

@@PassionforSound One area that doesn’t get as much attention are these on-ear and neck-band Bluetooth devices that attach to IEMs via 2 pin and MMCX connectors. Now eh are coming out with DAC chips and Hi Res codecs and other complications. Typically those things lack the dynamic range of wired earphones but some of the newest ones are quite impressive.

[@adamcanterbury]

@@PassionforSound I really believe if you try the Status Audio Between 3ANC (the newest of the Between Pro models) you would be very pleased and excited about their sound and quality construction...

[@PassionforSound]

I've actually got a brilliant sounding IEM with BT neckband that I've just recorded a review for. No ANC but it's the best wireless IEM one tried so far I think.