The BEST (sounding) True Wireless Buds

[@crin]

Here are the other thousand wired earphones that I've ranked: crinacle.com/rankings/iems

[@beni5149]

what about kz zsx with the az09 pro bt adapter, i got both for a total of 55 which is cheaper than what i could find all the others in this list, my sister has air pods pro and i think it sounds better than those

[@michaelellis6384]

Its been 7 days since I've listened to this video earlier this morning 🌄

[@northwiebesick7136]

As someone who has just found your videos I would like to ask you, first of all, if you do much with headphones, and if you have ever built a set of headphones, specifically just 2 speakers hooked up to a female 3.5mm panel jack in a set of hearing protectors, for instance? Also, I would like to apologize before I get into the nuances of whet exactly I want to try and figure out, as I tend to make long posts, and repeat myself multiple times, while trying to find answers for separate but related questions... I'm looking to build a set of headphones without any circuitry inside, aside from the speakers themselves, for a removable cord set of headphones, as I generally don't like most kinds of headphones I have bought, and am wondering what I can do to make the experience as good as possible. Specifically, I'm currently looking at something about 2inches in size, that's not the standard coin looking plastic "magnetic" speaker, and found something on Amazon I like the looks of that has specs of around 3watts, and 4ohms, that is supposed to be a good speaker for use in things like raspberry pi devices and other similar things, and supposed to be full range as well. My main problem looking at different speakers, is the fact that different brands use different style cones and surrounds, as well as different types of speakers altogether, and I honestly don't know how to find a "good audio quality" speaker that looks pleasing to the eye... I found some with rubber looking surrounds and a hard plastic looking grey material, but I'm so used to the speakers having a tweeter dome in the middle when tearing stuff apart, even with cheap cardboard looking speakers in it, that I don't know if that's really necessary, nor do I know how to tell if a speaker is truly full range, just by looking at a picture of it. Obviously I'm looking for inexpensive speakers for use in my project, and my current ones I'm looking at are around 12-15$ for a set of 4 speakers, but again, I don't know what a good speaker, audio/range wise, is supposed to look like, nor what is going to be good as far as build quality and material goes, in relation to getting better sounding sound. I'm the kind of guy that would rather build something than buy it premade, just so you have an idea of how I prefer to do things, in case you were thinking I'm crazy for even thinking of doing something like this.(and it's ok if you DO think I'm crazy) If you know of a place I could go to get some guidance, or if you know anything about these kinds of projects yourself, getting an end product that sounds "good" for cheap, then any advice given, would be appreciated. It doesn't need to be audiophile grade help either, as I'm relatively new to custom built audio, and I'm just trying to get the information to get the right speakers, and to hook everything up properly, as well as to take pride in trying to do the best job I can do, now that I have a new soldering iron that should make my builds better by itself, necessitating the attempt to make the end product nicer looking...

[@kitsune7919]

Kinda suprised you didnt mention soundcore. I have the Life P2's and they sound pretty great for the price. They even come with AptX.

[@ra.x.g17]

Analise and add Tronsmart Spunky Beat to AutoEq results pleaseeee!

[@WeSkeem]

Anytime someone goes on a rant against Raycon, I know I can trust them.

[@EliteSniperTV]

I cri every time 😢 the poor viewers

[@PankoBreading]

The royjoys

[@itsmrdante6274]

They're absolutely horrible sounding. People don't think that they sound that bad because they're used to shitty headphones

[@coffeemakerbottomcracked]

I think that many people will not hear how terrible they sound, just because they switched from the earbuds they got with the phone.

[@deki9827]

@@PankoBreading the rancans

[@andrebertini4306]

I love you asian headphone man

[@matthewmanzi9504]

Got the Akg 400 after this and that was a great purchase. I already have the buds pro and I would say they are similar but different and overall I like the sound more on the AKG. It has better technical performance and a larger, more accurate sound stage. Now the buds pro still sound better for some modern music and EDM but for rock, acoustic, classical, and most all else, I prefer the AKG.

[@carbonoxx]

akg sound good but it feel heavy after a while, if they make a design similar to airpod pro it will be more confortable to use

[@5usp3c7]

Now which one feels better in the pocket?

[@h4tch3tt74]

For anyone looking at this comment at time of writing the current price of the AKG N400 is $130 US. Considering the price of the Sony option not bad

[@Smartinez718]

Would you still take them over the Buds pro 2? I have the buds pro and am interested in an upgrade.

[@RustySeatbelt]

Seems like they have a “faster” more responsive driver, overall, which is favorable for metal & rock. The drivers return to neutral more quickly, all to prevent the “muddy” effect produced by looser, bass-heavy drivers found in most other sets.

[@margaesperanza]

I had the original Galaxy Buds as my first true wireless earphones, and the Galaxy Buds 2 as a freebie when I got my Z flip 3. I never really heard other channels talk about it so I'm glad to see them here. If you own a Samsung phone, the brand will really incentivise users to get their buds like big sales or as an add on.

[@Errcyco]

Sammy knows audio. It’s always been funny cause they pick the WEIRDEST things to brag about in marketing-totally ignore things like your comment. They make killer headphones, and they play super well with the Samsung flagships.. much like apple does with the AirPods.

[@JustinBallard117]

Sammy knows audio. It's always been funny cause they pick the WEIRDEST things to brag about in marketing- totally ignore things like your comment. They make killer headphones, and they play super well with the Samsung flagships.. much like apple does with the AirPods.

[@JustinBallard117]

@@Errcyco Sammy knows audio. It's always been funny cause they pick the WEIRDEST things to brag about in marketing- totally ignore things like your comment. They make killer headphones, and they play super well with the Samsung flagships.. much like apple does with the AirPods.

[@morphitsu6534]

PSA: the AKG N400 have some quality control issues, ie drivers being dead on arrival, drivers dying soon after, drivers having harsh static, battery issues etc, if you're after a more complete, less frustrating tws experience the galaxy buds are a safer bet

[@Sandaasu]

Yeah, this. I have a pair and do generally like them well enough after learning to work around their problems, but any reccomendation of them needs to come with a big asterisk. At the price they go for now, though, I'd say they're worth a shot.

[@scouthatesrainbows]

From complete elation to minor regret. Thanks for the realization that there is never a truly perfect deal

[@winnieid2727]

Still priced high here so no no for me

[@realeijr]

@@winnieid2727 they're 50$?

[@Arcangel2992]

Phew I’m one of the lucky few then.

[@RetroKid]

I blame this video for the AKG N400 shooting up to $150 again.

[@gin6493]

They’re like $80 rn

[@RetroKid]

Now it is. 7 months ago, the price was $150

[@TheXzibit9]

Now it's sold out

[@TylerjWebb]

This is a crazy great video. I was going to skim through, but I ended up watching from the value king all the way to the end. Very informative. I hope you do something like this again in the future.

[@rishi_sk]

I've been rocking the buds + for well over an year now. They sound as you said well balanced and really good. The battery life is still really solid. I regularly use them for more than 4 to 5 hrs everyday, including meetings and music listening. The case size is one of the most pocketable cases, the buds fits really well in the ear, with the wing tips. Also, for my use case, I don't really need ANC and there have been quite a few firmware updates over the last year, which really improved the connection quality. The only this I wish it had is multi point connection.

[@colt45lmer]

i keep having to get old stock now all other galaxy buds are absolute garbage none of them have as good batter or even stay in ur damn ears Buds+ are the best

[@unoriginalyoutubename8761]

I used the buds plus for a year and got the Airpod Pros after I switched the iphone. The Pros sound much more neutral and less muddy, which I prefer over the buds+

[@AndreiGrozea]

Mine survived a 50min tumble wash program and they sound just as good lol

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

yeah i think they all astells on every range

[@guycxz]

I'm interested to see how wired IEMS measure against the best TWS buds on something like the UTWS5. They cost 130$ US, are hooks, and have a relatively bulky case, but the amount of value you can potentially get from them is enormous.

[@jonasamon9091]

I wonder if one of those with a dusk is crin's wet dream

[@mayonotes9849]

@@realaudioreviews Yeah, obviously, but you can't beat the convenience. It's always nice to see companies like FiiO trying to make the TWS adapters sound as close to wired as they can.

[@PKAWA]

fyi KZ AZ09pro are much cheaper and really great. aptx via bluetooth

[@mayonotes9849]

@@PKAWA They only support QDC, so it's not as flexible as TRN or FiiO with either 2 pin 0.78mm or MMCX.

[@guycxz]

@@PKAWA Considering they only use a QCC3040 they probably sound about as good as the UTWS3, which uses the QCC 3020 with a discrete amplifier. That is really good value. That said, the UTWS5 is powered by the QCC 5040 which supports Aptx Adaptive and uses an AKM DAC. Overall it's mostly indistinguishable from my K3, which puts it at a tier above most other solutions.

[@user-uf5tz4zn6d]

It’s been two years, we need another recommendation for wireless buds!

[@near5128]

In guy with data but never try we trust

[@cicly6231]

Good earbuds stay good

[@MrLion-zb8je]

You and dankpods are my top 1 audiophile guys..

[@Stevo0929]

Hey I like this guy. I love his sense of humor. Videos are really interesting to listen to

[@mrlyles2002able]

I've had my pair of AKG's for 2 weeks now and I love the sound quality. For $50 they can't be beaten.

[@stackhom656]

I love my Lypertek Tevis because I came from Final Audio E2000 and QDC Neptune, all of which are somewhat neutral but one issue I noticed after a year is that the left earbud has faulty contacts which makes it hard to charge. It's extremely frustrating to only have 15% left when you thought you left it charging overnight. There are also times when both of them disconnect when you take one off and have your hand hold it below the source(e.g. holding one earbud with your relaxed arm below your phone which is in your pocket).

[@Errcyco]

I’m glad this popped into my feed. My buddy is anti name brand for whatever reason and asked me what are good waterproof buds to hike in. These woulda been perfect. I sidesteps those $22 Tozos cause cheap lol.

[@FlorinArjocu]

Using the Galaxy Buds Pro right now and I can confirm the sound quality, I love it. The battery is also good, the case is small and easy to get into the pocket. Quite a lot of advantages If there is one thing I would love some improvements, that is the ergonomy to get them to the same comfort level as the Airpods.

[@jaromor8808]

if only the rtrds at Samsung fixed the bug of the app not remembering to Block the touches :(

[@yodison666]

@@jaromor8808 it's fixed for me

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

this is obviously preferable lul

[@CharlesGorby]

I bought the N400NC and used it as my daily driver for a week. I love crinacle but I think it's important to remember listening preference, as I came from Jabra 65/75t's and am now using sony wf1000xm4's. When I used the n400nc's, the touch controls were absolutely unusable, software was okay but not as good as Jabra, and the Harman tuning was too shouty for my tastes. However I bought a pair as a gift for someone else and they love it, so it's just really subjective

[@Hi_how_you_doing]

To my ears the Sony's sound the best.

[@CharlesGorby]

@@Hi_how_you_doing I like the tuning a lot, as I've used Tripowin Mele's with similar tuning, but I hate how the one dynamic driver struggles with percussion and melody and bass at the same time. It's a lot for one not-fantastic driver to handle and that's why I want to see better wireless IEMs ESPECIALLY WITH PROPER SOFTWARE INTEGRATION LIKE MULTIPOINT AND MIC PASSTHRU!!

[@rachidhf4579]

The XM4's are pretty Bass heavy, so going to an IEM with nowhere near the bass boost must be somewhat disapointing from a "fun sound" perspective.

[@77dris]

@@rachidhf4579 I'm the opposite. Bass heavy sound takes the fun out of music for me. For me the fun is in the mids/upper mids where female vocals and guitars lie.

[@jackbrian7083]

@@Hi_how_you_doing i mean both do things differently, you want bass you get the sonys you want neutral you get the n400 or buds pro tbh.

[@ashravenpb]

WF-XM3 is fantastic with the only thing holding it back being the fit/size (foam tips help a lot with keeping them secure and comfortable). One of my favorite tuned tws buds and good soundstage even compared to similarly priced wired iems.

[@JoeNokers]

I had (have) them, but they just didn't fit well and I ended up buying some moondrop kato's instead. If you have smallish ears, stay away.

[@fizzlec.drizzle5094]

I use them currently, and I think the sound quality is good but not nearly as loud as I'd like it to be

[@ashravenpb]

@@fizzlec.drizzle5094 I haven’t had any issues with volume. Paired to an iPhone SE, I rarely go higher than 1/3

[@fizzlec.drizzle5094]

@@ashravenpb I've got a Samsung S9+ idk if anyone else with the same phone has that problem

[@thedrunkengardener9367]

Just received some foam tips for the xm3s I was quite surprised how much they helped.

[@victoriavalladarez9094]

To my ears these 3rd Gen Air pods are more comfortable compared to the newer Pro version with the soft gel tips. kzbin.infoUgkxgl8SzyQoymMu-S3V55Dskg5QJ8xr1yCR That said, compared to the 3rd Gen, I notice these do not stay planted in the ear as well. One design issue I think, is you squeeze the stem and click it twice to advance your songs. On 3rd gen you tap the large speaker. The difference is by grabbing the stem each time, you tend to loosen the bud fit in your ear. Not always, but the bud falls out a few times while running. The old tap to change never had that problem for me. I would not have changed that tap function. That said, the newer Pro version sticks in the ear, almost airtight if you want that. I do not like that Airtight fit. So that's why I'd stay with this version as the best trade off of comfort, use, and overall feel.

[@mardzzor]

If you're looking at buying wireless buds, this video is a must watch. Honest commentary. Good job!

[@orthosympa6993]

What i love about the samsung buds is how cheap they are. You can get the buds 2 under 100$ which is insane for the sound quality and features you get.

[@BichaelStevens]

IMO my creative air's sound better but... but... the comfort and UX is abysmal...

[@stalinshishkebab]

I just got the buds 2 new for about $80.

[@almagcope3569]

I have mine for 30$. The og version i think

[@simonadams6640]

For all of those compaining in about the AKG not being available in EU Buds Pro are 100 euro on Amazon too right now.

[@Zafor-ium]

Went from the buds plus to buds pro during an impulse buying spree

[@Ricelord4]

I got the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro as a freebie with my Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G phone back in June last year, and it's honestly what brought me back to the audiophile hobby. They sound great, and they're super convenient. I still have my Sennheiser HD 280 Pro headphones from 2009 when I first got into the hobby, those Buds Pro from last year, and then I got the BLON BL-03 and Sennheiser HD 58X within the last 2-3 months. Gonna eventually go up the ranks, but I'm enjoying the budget stuff first. P.S. I'm glad to see that your new channel revival is going well. 26.6k subscribers in a short amount of time. You'll be back to 100k in no time!

[@mikafoxx2717]

How would you compare the tuning on the Blon-03 to the 58x? The blon to be sounds very neutral and natural, besides the subbass. I've never heard the HD 600 series, but I do have a HE-400i which is good, if not a tad too much upper mids

[@Ricelord4]

@@mikafoxx2717 I would say that the BLON BL-03, compared to the HD 58X, is warmer, with more emphasis on the mid bass and lower mid range. Sub bass is also a little bit boosted on the BL-03, but then again the roll-off on the HD 58X or any of the HD 6-series is very abrupt below 50 Hz. The treble on the BL-03, while nice and natural, isn't nearly as resolving as the HD 58X, and that makes the soundstage feel smaller. Then again, the BL-03 has pretty okay soundstage for an IEM. I don't know how the HE400i would compare, as I haven't heard a pair yet.

[@mikafoxx2717]

@@Ricelord4 thanks for the comparison! I know they're no resolution kings, but they're good for keeping in a pocket all the time for good music on the go

[@Ricelord4]

@@mikafoxx2717 Anytime! I love these BLON BL-03, as well. I upgraded the cable to a Yinyoo 8 core silver-plated one, and I have a pair of Spinfit CP145 tips on the way (currently using a spare pair of CP360 in the meantime). It pushed the total cost to about $35 USD instead of just $22, but I think it's worth it. After looking at Crin's database, I'm thinking my next IEM purchase might either be the Etymotic ER2SE or the Moondrop Aria. They may not be S tier, but I can't quite afford the ones that are yet, and those are good value at just around $100. Maybe Blessing 2 one day lol.

[@mikafoxx2717]

@@Ricelord4 I wish you luck in your endeavors! I've been looking into an upgrade path for myself and I prefer over ear headphones. (FYI HE-400i's have been called planar HD600's by some, for a reference to what I have right now) I've been looking at maybe going electrostatic, it seems to do what I want in a desk-bound headphone. I've been trying to diy one, as well as looking for good local deals.

[@nueloblack]

I love that you are real. No flashy LED backlights, fancy computer desk, or fancy backgrounds. My desk looks just like that with wires and screwdrivers everywhere.

[@marcosf7772]

I just discovered your channel, i love your personality. Thank you so much for truly focusing on sound.

[@scottieray]

I've owned the 65t for nearly 3 years. They do have a nice solid sound. They have also survived 3 Arkansas Summers with sweat, high heat, and much humidity...they have not failed yet.

[@semirrahge]

Jabra don't always sound the best but as far as quality and durability they are unbeatable.

[@hoobidibahbidibah8119]

I've got the 85t. My favorite aspect about Jabras buds though is that they use actual buttons instead of touchpads meaning that there's less potential for mistaps. Also they allow you to control all the most important functions (volume, track skip, ANC, voice assistant, etc.) WITHOUT needing to pull your phone out whereas almost every other TWS compromises on controls in some way.

[@disastrousemouse]

I’ve moved on to the earhooks I can use to drive normal IEMs. UTWS5 has issues with wanting to constantly connect to my phone when I don’t ask it to, but the TRN BR30 is better for that.

[@Tallas_]

I use the TRN BT30 with the 7hz Timeless, and it's a great combo.

[@al201103]

I started off with the UTWS2 but it died on me (likely due to severely heavy sweating when running). Moved to iBasso, used with my old UM Macbeths. The sound is just superb and brings new life to IEMs I had stopped using. Sweatproofing is still an issue (I have to use silicon tips turned inside out on the charging points) but the sound from them is really nice. (For the record, Macbeths were superseded by InEar Prophile 8s, which in turn were replaced by Mest)

[@oversteer_9339]

As an audio nerd. I am so happy to find this channel. I have been looking for an answer for a long time. I keep buying the hype earbuds but never seem to be satisfied. Little did i know...

[@ttt2690]

Which one worked for ya !?

[@oversteer_9339]

@@ttt2690 Went for the samsung buds 2 pro. Best buy ever. Sounds way better than the sony xm4s i have

[@mimcmo]

00:05 - The moment I subscribed. As a first time viewer.

[@blank-jo1xp]

I picked up the N400's even though I already own a pair of Galaxy Bud+'s. First impressions: the Buds are way more comfortable, with a much nicer fit, basically surpassing the N400's in every aspect of the experience... except sound. The N400's remind me of my 6xx, with a natural timbre and ever so slightly boomy bass. The Buds are well tuned, slightly less bass emphasized (on default profile), but have an artificialness to them that is especially noticeable when A/B'd People have complained about QC issues, but that's yet to be seen. The N400's at least *feel* like a premium product. I'll be keeping the Buds handy in case the N400's crap out on me, but I much prefer the sound coming out of them

[@Lukemasonmedia]

This was the most confusing comment

[@blank-jo1xp]

@@Lukemasonmedia ok, which part were you confused about

[@norbertoillan2255]

@@blank-jo1xp Hi, just wondering if those N400s still working and your final thoughts on them. I'd really appreciate your answer

[@ELJefeReviews]

The AKG N400 are what the Galaxy Buds Pro SHOULD have been. The only real downside I've experienced with them are the janky swipe controls.

[@Wylie288]

Do they have superior ambient sound? Ambient Sound is the main reason I have the Buds Pro. I use them at work. I need to be able to hear people talking to me, and I suffer from nerve damage. I need the music *loud* as well.

[@ELJefeReviews]

@@Wylie288 not a good choice for you. Volume is not as loud as other products on the market unfortunately.

[@MrDragonorp]

Tho the buds pro have superior quality of life if you in samsung eco

[@leonfrancis3418]

@@Wylie288 The Buds Pro easily have the best ambient sound on the market of any TWS. It's fine tunable to your hearing, (came in an update, so if you haven't updated you won't have it) and I've tuned it to a point where I hear no hissing or digital sounding noise. It's the closest to listening with your ears an ambient mode has gotten for me.

[@petermurage8685]

We the sennheiser boys are very hurt by this review 😂😂😂 those bolts arent that bad

[@wildeyestudios5]

you're exactly what I was looking for, I used the right keywords "best sound quality earbuds 2022", you came in the first 5 results or so. Thing is, you're absolutely right, they spend so much time talking about the noise cancellation, mostly active, a feature I never felt I needed, if the passive noise cancellation is not enough, then maybe i'm in a place that's too noisy, go somewhere quieter to listen to music or have phone calls. All I care is sound quality and that they stay in my ears just doing regular daily life, not gonna run a marathon on them, so your video at least covers sound quality, I'll figure out the ergonomics somewhere else, and battery they all try their best with battery life, so nothing to worry about either

[@juansolaresgalan]

Your video has been so illustrative and I have learned A LOT from you, especially because you are so straight forwarded to say things. Thanks for that. Big cheers from Guatemala in Central America.

[@mndlessdrwer]

You've never experience ear violation until you've tried inserting classic etymotic IEMs. The triple flanged eartips are truly a new kind of deep penetration. I'd also have to agree about the mainstream buds. The Sony offering certainly aren't as terrible as they could be, given Sony's history of tuning monstrosities, but the only reason you'd really want the Sony is for their ANC. It really is like shutting a vault door. In that regard, they're great. In terms of sound quality... ...hmm, they do offer LDAC, which helps a bit if you enable it, but from a raw tuning perspective, Samsung is the winner. Even with only Apt-X LL, it's got great sound.

[@bloodgain]

Exactly. I have the Sony WH-1000XM3s. The reason to have them, by far, is the unsurpassed ANC. Sony and Bose trade blows on who is the ANC top dog. They are comfortable, not fatiguing to listen to (which the Samsung Buds+ are, even Crin admits), have great battery life, and stellar Bluetooth performance, and the Android app that controls them is genuinely good. They sound... fine. If you dislike the tuning, you can EQ them a bit in the app. But honestly, what are you really going to listen to on them? KZbin/TikTok videos, podcasts, compressed audio from Spotify/Pandora, or white noise. Sony aimed at what mattered, QoL, and nailed it, and that's why they are popular.

[@theimaginativeweirdo4537]

I'm new to this space right? But seeing the etymotic gives me fear hahaha

[@Mrbombs102]

I can completely forgive Sonys tuning with ANC that great. I have the WF and WH XM4's, I wore them at my old job where ripping boxes and people yelling around me was the norm. I didn't hear any of it, and the tuning feels like it works alongside the ANC to cover what little sound makes it though. Even if it's wildly inaccurate I never found it fatiguing. I never use them to listen at home tho, the buds are my EDC pocket earbuds because I already have them and I don't buy redundant products. And the Headphones are great when I'm on a train or plane. But For consumer audio, they are great products. Built well, with good features and for 90% of people the tuning won't be an issue. When I want great sound I have things at home that do that, when i want good enough sound and convenience, Sony is a go to, especially with that ANC. They tuned them to he easy to listen too for hours, which means they aren't accurate. But they never claimed to be reference headphones so it doesn't other me that they aren't. They deliver exactly what they promise

[@mehmetgurdal]

I really want to try etymotic. :D

[@Oxibase]

I used to have a set of Etymotic HF3’s and I used some Shure foam tips on them and talk about getting a great seal. I loved the way those things sounded. The bass wasn’t very powerful but it sound well controlled and accurate. The highs were just effortless.

[@joham8179]

I absolutely love my sennheiser true wireless 2, they sound perfect to me (I even prefer them to my dt 1990 in terms of listening pleasure).

[@John-shreds]

Same. I had the cx line and I thought the sound stage was super large. I ironically thought the mids were better than other wireless earbuds I tried.

[@glennjordan5983]

I bought the AKG N400's based on the recommendation and the "why not" price. It took a bit of fiddling around with them to initially get them paired right to my Pixel5a, but once done they are quite nice sounding. Excellent deal at $50.

[@77dris]

Wow, those cost $150 here in Canada.

[@vmx200]

They're $50 only in the US, Harmon nor akg ship anywhere else. Great deal though

[@HeadphoneHangover]

@@77dris $299 in Australia, $249 cheapest on Amazon AU.

[@jonathanbarnes7641]

AKG N400 where can I find them exactly thanks 😊?

[@arnobdas5726]

I have been using the original Galaxy buds for almost 3 years and I love them, very balanced sound and it's fun to play with eq and stuffs to push these buds even more.

[@margaesperanza]

I have the same for years as well. It was my first true wireless pair and it's still amazing to this day.

[@godspeedfilthypeasantblack1968]

hows the battery

[@wesm.2133]

I think you should've done some research on the AKG n400 before recommending them as a secret stash. There are a lot of basic operational issues like they dont fit in the case properly so they dont charge, if the case runs out of battery, the case wont detect they've been inserted and start to charge and the phone doesn't detect they were disconnected. I've had a similar product that I like the sound and fit but basic functional things didn't work and were really frustrating. This is why they have been discounted in the US to $47 as they did with the Skull Candy Indys. They even replaced the Indy's for free and sold them cheaper once I guess they knew it was just crap build quality and they were having to replace them constantly.

[@devilopment3291]

that's what'd you expect from this audiophile only review. he said it from the start. that's why he told us to compare his audio quality review to build quality review streamers, so that we can pinpoint the "right" product that we can bought/spend money on with ease. it's kinda lucky for him to get the "better" product before it collapse in quality that resulted in those bad user review and the price cut.

[@Thefrostedslime]

I made the mistake of buying raycon. Here's what I experienced: From the first day I got them there was already a crack in the plastic leading up to the fin. This is when I first opened them. They fall apart SUPER easy, you have butterfingers and drop one, it cracks open. Within a few months a short found its way into the left earbud and I've been resorted to using only one earbud for about a year now. NOW that earbud is also cooked. terrible investment, wish I had paid the extra $30-$40 for some Airpods or Sony's.

[@outbook]

lmfao raycons

[@richardmillhousenixon]

That's interesting, I've been using my Raycon E55s for about two years now for listening to podcasts while I work and I've never had any build quality issues. They are absolutely terrible for listening to music, but for what I use them for, which is like I said podcasts or audiobooks, they work just fine. And I work in a shop environment so they've been through the wringer. I would never recommend them to someone else because of how terrible they are for music, but for what I use them for they work just well for me.

[@aliciab6378]

Raycons have made me never trust KZbinrs with sponsors. No matter who they are. All these music KZbinrs hyping them up so I figured they'd be decent at least. They are worth $20 imo. Bamboozled. If anyone is reading this and on the fence about buying them please don't waste your money. Mine started shorting and falling apart in under a year of daily use. I'm not hard on them either. Battery life is crap too and the sound quality is garbage, it will make you sad.

[@ungabungus01]

Why would you listen to youtube sponsors for audio gear lol. I knew if mainstream youtubers are shilling audio gear it is shit

[@richardmillhousenixon]

@@aliciab6378 I have to agree that for one single pair the price is not worth it. However, in my experience (though admittedly my experience might very well be the outlier) they have been very good at honoring their warranty and replacing broken pairs. I bought a pair for my sister because she (brace yourselves) actually likes that kind of sound profile (I know, how the hell am I related to her) and her pair broke after about a years use. Despite that, she contacted Raycon and within a couple days had a brand new pair at no cost to her. That second pair lasted another two years before she accidentally left them in her pocket and they went through the laundry, one of the earbuds finally giving out. She bought a pair of Galaxy buds after that (not the beans unfortunately) and those have been going for about a year

[@slendydie1267]

I bought Galaxy buds 2 pro. I was impressed at the beginning. But now that I have used them more and I have alternated between car audio or phone speaker audio I am much more impressed by those buds. Everything is very clear it doesnt lack in any compartment. Bass isnt super heavy and to me even tho kinda dislikes the high hz range in general, it sounds pleasant here. For the people that wonder. I charge them once a week or so. The case is very satisfying to play with to my ear they are comfortable the the anc works fine. I take the subway daily and cross high traffic streets and the fact that i barely hear any of it means that it, at the very least works. Connectivity is very fast too but I have a samsung so take it with a grain of salt.

[@mzeewakijiji8133]

As for the bass if you use bass boost is it still not much?

[@arumaakadalamudhan.t9900]

I cannot vouch more! To simply put, this style is what defines a true KZbin video. 💯 No BS, just straight facts with proper language. ❤

[@arumaakadalamudhan.t9900]

Reason : this is one of the videos where I think and feel i learnt a lot by listening. period.

[@RobertNES816]

Currently have the Buds 2 and Buds Pro and I'm hooked on em. Definitely agree with you on that, they just work and work well. Before I was never a samsung user.

[@theyojo1656]

which do you like more?

[@RobertNES816]

@@theyojo1656 the Buds pro. The High's are clearer and the low end is more detailed. The ANC and Ambient modes also work better. Call quality is also better.

[@theyojo1656]

@@RobertNES816 hows the battery?

[@RobertNES816]

@@theyojo1656 the battery lasts all day if I don't use anc. But ambient mode I can use the earbuds all day with it on or off. With anc on I'll get about 5 hours.

[@E-0trainless]

I’ll always hate the term audiophile but if anyone can use it, it’s this guy

[@AscendedLife1]

Just like you said, I was researching wireless buds and stumbled on your channel. You do a great job and I was entertained even if I wasnt interested in the buds you were talking about.

[@GabrielIgnacio]

As of today, the AKG N400s are *still* $47.99 on both AKG’s site and Harman Audio. I honestly think that these are just being pushed out at a very cheap price due to the quality issues and presumably these buds interfering with Samsung’s Galaxy Buds line in terms of sales if the N400s were marketed any more than what little was done for them. You still find them for higher prices from other sellers but those are generally due to different colorways while akg and harman audio sell them only in black.

[@PotatoPatatoVonSpudsworth]

1 year later and the price has more then doubled. Dammit!

[@jusbubz]

​@@PotatoPatatoVonSpudsworththanks for saving me the trouble of looking up the price myself 😭

[@Lions7.62mm]

I've only watched three minutes of this video & I've already hit the subscribe button‼️ The fact of the matter is how real and brutally honest you seem. The cherry on top? Your audio sounds GREAT so far‼️

[@Mystic80sicks]

I will do the same

[@timothylee4365]

Was about to go to sleep but I guess I have different plans now

[@timlee6998]

Who asked?

[@Bamboo_Roche]

omg the club penguin music, havent even watched the whole video yet but it made me so happy! its the music from the fishing minigame where you have to catch the big yellow fish. my childhood

[@binoj1967]

The EXACT channel I was looking for. Sound is the main feature I care about!! Thank you!!!

[@wizzman121]

The Technics AZ60 true wireless ear buds look really interesting. I hope they come back into stock soon and you get a chance to try them out.

[@barrielui]

Interestingly, its sister product AZ70 has better drivers but less Bluetooth codec support, which the end sound quality is said to be comparable to AZ60 with a better Bluetooth connection. AZ70 may be a good fit with iPhones and computers.

[@ipodkill31]

@@barrielui I've owned both the AZ70 and AZ60, the AZ70 sound wise was slightly better overall (maybe around 10-15% better). but the fit on the AZ70 was horrendous. The AZ60 solved the fitment issue. Connection wise, both were flawless on my iPhone XR and PC.

[@WasuFCA]

And Davelet Gemini /Noble Fukuz pro

[@phoenixis2good]

I've tried both AZ40 and AZ60 today in-store and my immediate impression was that they were quite bassy. They weren't bad though.

[@wizzman121]

@@phoenixis2good How did they compare to the Sony WF-1000xm4? Also did you get to try them using LDAC?

[@krellman7]

I have to admit, I almost clicked off of your video at their very beginning. Then I thought, okay let’s give this guy a chance. You won me over. I am a long time audiophile owning all kinds of home audio gear over the years including things like Krell, Mark Levinson, Eggleston, Martin Logan, Dynaudio, Artemis, Meridian, Simaudio, Naim, and the list goes on. It is really great to see a video that talks about the most important aspect of listening…”sound quality”. I just wanted to say thank you for a great video. I enjoyed watching it and look forward to more! Have a great day!

[@312bigbeanburrito]

crinacle is a class act, isn't he

[@krellman7]

@@312bigbeanburrito Yes, I agree!

[@goemboeck]

As someone else mentioned, he doesn't touch the EQ while reviewing, so the "sound quality" is highly debatable. "I bought shoes but they keep falling off, they're not good" "dude you need to tie the shoelaces" "I wear them as they came out of the box"

[@al201103]

@@goemboeck Respectfully, I disagree that one should be dubious of someone who doesn't EQ You'll find an awful lot of audiophiles don't want to use EQ since it so often involves compromise. In general, they want gear which does not need fixing with EQ. While I am happy to accept that some less than excellent headphones/IEMs can be improved significantly with EQ, that shouldn't be NECESSARY. There is too much gear out there at all budgets which sounds fantastic as is.

[@Cehtiesmeray]

After watching this video and the price point I got myself a set of the AKG tws. I had zero issue pairing them. The app has worked flawlessly for my iPhone. The product is extremely well made. And yes he is 100% correct they do sound Fantastic. Also have to agree with him they are a little too bright or sharp on the high end. Some songs I’ve noticed on testing the IEMs can play unpleasant sharp tones for vocals and pick up poor recording noise. Now this is only while testing older recording or remastered recordings of the various Metal Genres I typically listen to. The soundstage is fairly wide and every instrument can be clearly heard with strong vocals. The low end is clean and the full eq graph in app allows for customizing eq profiles. These are the best sounding IEMs I own for sure. The touch controls for me have not been the most accurate. Taking several tries to get from ANC to ambient/ talk through. The pause play skip and assistant has worked really well though.

[@GabrielIgnacio]

From what I understand, switching from ambient mode to anc isn’t a tap on the left side but a forward swipe. But yeah, my N400s are probably my best sounding pair of TWS that I own. Only reason why I don’t use em more is my AirPods Pro are a helluva lot more convenient

[@soldier09r]

“Who is this jag off and who is HE to tell me what is best?!”😂😂 sold me on watch the whole thing lol

[@Ametisti]

This has been useful, as I had briefly looked at the Buds2 because... they come in purple. I like purple.

[@SMEARGLEX75]

I own the Buds 2 (White to match my Phone) and I can confirm, Buds 2 is a really good TWS. I think you love them.

[@zeissiez]

Heard most of the TWS mentioned here, I agree with Crin’s take of all those that I have heard.

[@komi1834]

yeah me too, but I also like the Momentums, tuning is not great but if they take EQ nicely it's not big deal for me, that said N400 are even more ahead of competition once you are using EQ

[@N13J]

I used Jabra 65t for a long time till its battery health gone to hell (I used it for running during the day and wear it to sleep till the battery ran out on it own every night). I can assure you that it’s a solid bud. Great sound and comfortable fit. The current market price is amazing as well.

[@J.Beetle]

I suggested Lypertek Tevi to my girlfriend a year ago since she was looking for a cheap but decent TWB. Excellent purchase indeed. We're not even close to knowledgeable when it comes to these things and I'm glad it got in the list. I would like to know though, what you think about the Lypertek Pureplay Z7. Tried looking for it in your website but it isn't there yet.

[@johnpeterson99]

Jabra Elite 3 user here. Amazing for 90ish dollars. Really good audio quality and the battery is a champ but the best part is call quality. Some reviewers mention lotta bass but it really doesn't spoil the show and it helps outdoors.

[@fadnama]

The call quality is why I bought them. I needed them for work calls, but the depth of sound while listening to music is a bonus!

[@darknightmike10yearsago]

Me too. They sound pretty good. The bass is very deep and extended, and the are relatively balanced, except for a few dips here and there in the treble. The soundstage unfortunately is very narrow though, which is common for earbuds.

[@samwads.]

What about Anker? I vastly prefer Anker sound over Samsung. It's so clear and tight, although still has that V but 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@sudnai4169]

I didnt like Ankers sound signature

[@SturFishProduction]

As someone who owns the sony WH-1000XM4 headphones, I've just purchased the Samsung galaxy buds 2 as they were on sale and I needed something pocketable. I can say I'm extremely impressed with the Bud's. I have a Samsung phone so connecting is instant. Sound quality is great with punchy bass. Highly recommend them

[@theyojo1656]

which do you like more?

[@ZedBC]

I've been using the galaxy buds for 3 years now and they are still amazing... I love em

[@rfatih95]

Not gonna lie you had me for a moment when you said “this video is sponsored by raycon”

[@matsigh]

I love my AKG N400, I got them on the $48 sale back in December

[@bytes607]

Found you because of Betty from switch and click and loved this vid. Proud of my Sony Wf-1000xm3. It was the only thing i could afford and at the time the xm4 came out. Felt rather small not being able to buy the latest model but as said here, latest doesn't mean better. Thank you for this! Looking forward to more content.

[@JustForComments666]

I actually liked my Sennheiser TW2 and preferred the audio quality over the Sony wf1000-xm4

[@ymmp30]

So does everyone besides this guy and some of the commenters here.

[@mallardwill]

I know EQ doesnt play into ur reviews but the momentum 2's with that new audio codec thing plus a little reduction in the bass makes them sound genuinely great. I have the xm3s and the momentum 2 with EQ basically replaces them in every way except in noise cancelling quality

[@komi1834]

N400 also rly shine with EQ, so they are best without EQ and best with EQ aswell, only problem is lack of modern codecs like aptx, ldac or lc3 so they are good for music only on iphones, that said, for $48 you should probably just buy them and a used iphone se(old one), it's still cheaper than competition, only lypertek and moondrop sparks but those don't have anc

[@januszkurahenowski2860]

I don't know why but the new codec is not there for me in the app even though I have the newest version of the app and bud firmware. I've heard that it makes a difference but for some reason it's not in my settings

[@goemboeck]

I say it's plain silly to review TW with out-of-othe-box presets. "I bought shoes but they keep falling off, they're not good" "dude you need to tie the shoelaces" "I wear them as they came out of the box"

[@edwinooi9166]

Crinacle, what's your view of the attachments that converts 3.5 mm IEM to TWS IEM like the Trn BT20s or its successor?

[@rowennjohnmartinez5108]

FiiO UTWS3, it's better in terms of everything.

[@guizarbayardoemmanuelisaia1718]

What about the KZ AZ09 Pro?

[@MetaruEdo]

@@guizarbayardoemmanuelisaia1718 I have them for the KZ ZSN Pro and playback quality is very good, close to wired I'd say but they have a little of white noise in the background when nothing's playing, also had a little disconnect on one side at times, but not frequent at all and I has happened with other TWS so maybe it's my phone.

[@guizarbayardoemmanuelisaia1718]

@@MetaruEdo Yeah I've seen reviews were they also talk about those disconnection problems, and I'm surprised it is sometimes an issue because it has Bluetooth 5.2. Maybe it really depends on the phone. Thanks btw

[@certifiedpossum1638]

@@rowennjohnmartinez5108 can confirm. The $70 price definitely makes a difference compared to TRN and KZ stuff.

[@uonadtehrrocks]

This video really needs an update with Airpods Pro 2’s, WF1000XM5’s and various ChiFi offerings that have now come out

[@robbieschertz3726]

I’ve had Buds+ for about 2 years now on Dynamic Preset and ive never been more pleased with an earbud

[@nuuwnhuus]

Would be nice to also get something like this on wireless headphones.

[@oblio44]

I've read the comments about the quality control issues. But, based on Crin's review and the fact I can purchase these for $47.99 with no shipping charge (tax brings total to $52.31. (I'm in the US)), I'm going to buy a set - don't need them but what the heck, this is the hobby.

[@mattemmons88]

I just did exactly the same thing. Total “what the heck” purchase. I already have the AirPods Pro, but I can’t get the damn things to stay in my ears without the wing adapter things.

[@Andoroid]

This is the Exact type of review I've wanted

[@tim551920]

Got the AKG N400 based on this review. Volume was so soft despite being max on phone, stupidly figured out buds's volume via gestures is set to minimum out of box. Fixed. Thereafter Sound quality is incredible. Tq Crin u the man.

[@ortxxxm]

got me some of the akg's on my birthday a couple months ago, and the only issues i can pin down after daily driving them for all this time would be them rarely not using the jingle of low battery and just dying at that point. other qualities godly and/or on par tho (yes, touch controls too), so a no-brain 10/10 for me right now.

[@antwantf2]

I’m surprised the Moondrop Sparks weren’t mentioned as their tuning lines up with the Harman target as good as the AKG N400 except just a little less bass

[@alancrome3684]

It's because honestly, if you are looking for their sound you wanna go wired, the moondrop sparks have numerous problems and quality issues and ZERO features that make TWS buds worth it(ANC, passthrough, ect.) The moondrops sound awesome to an audiophile, but have nothing that makes TWS buds worth it.. idk there's a reason they aren't mentioned and it's because each TYPE of ear phone has specific use cases, and just audiophile grade sound in an TWS bud is NOT the primary concern of people buying TWS.

[@alancrome3684]

There are different kinds of best(As dude said in the video lol) the sparks have the best sound, but zero other features.. You have to think I wear my TWS buds(sony wf-1000xm4) out to stores, shopping, skating in the city, etc. I need passthrough to hear things around me, blah blah. I am not critically paying attention to the sound and therefore the higher quality sound isn't worth it because of all the other distractions in my way. If I were at home though, then I could hear detail and pay attention better. So in TWS, why care about how accurate the sound is?

[@antwantf2]

@@alancrome3684 Because the bare minimum a TWS should do is produce a good sound for you to enjoy your music. At the end of the day, features like ANC and passthrough are just frosting on the cake. If a TWS came out and made the best ANC in the world yet had Raycon levels of bad sound quality, who would want to buy that? I don't think anyone wants to buy a TWS that silences the environment to be a void just to hear their music be played through a drainage pipe. Sometimes the passive noise isolation, quick bluetooth connection, and no wires is enough for people to buy a TWS that has good sound quality.

[@michaelgilbert7841]

@@alancrome3684 did you forget what he said at beginning of video? Sound quality is literally the only thing he's ranking them off of lol.

[@Masterpeace0_0]

I have one and the sound is amazzzzing, playing dubstep and can hear each instrument very detail, i sold my ibasso it01 later

[@LucuAnimal]

I really can say i have seen more then 30 million videos could be more on KZbin and other platforms and believe me this the first time i see videos in your channel and I believe its true and not marketing for some company I really appreciate your honesty, you just make the life easier coz usually i need 1 to 2 weeks to see and read just to get the correct information and you always just make it easy in 5 minutes video God bless you

[@jeremiahmichael3162]

Haven't finished the video but I like this guy better then all the other people making videos like this

[@HooliganKONVERSE]

wow the $50 AKG’s just came in today and they actually do sound a lot better than my airpod pros! especially when bringing up the bass a tiny bit in the app’s EQ. only thing is there is bass clipping (even without EQ) i heard there’s bad QC with them so i’ll send them back and get another pair and hopefully then i’ll be good :-)

[@philipstrotherjr8842]

What does bass clipping mean?

[@HooliganKONVERSE]

@@philipstrotherjr8842 just like distortion as if it’s over amplified. like a static sound on certain low end frequencies. just certain songs with loud bass basically. no problems on second pair tho!

[@remix4098]

That's amazing if true.

[@powerhitter033]

I have the Momentum earbuds and I completely agree with your review of them. Crazy how much hype was around them and I was not blown away.

[@shmevanriceballz2857]

Noooooooo

[@KC-lg8qf]

try them with different earbuds. once i switched them out to another pair that sealed in my ear better, they sound amazing.

[@shmevanriceballz2857]

You don’t know how to use the eq brah. The sennheisers sound great when you get the eq set to your likings. Crisp clear sound and wide soundstage

[@powerhitter033]

@@shmevanriceballz2857 I know how to use eq and it is only a 3 band, so there isn't much control. They aren't great.

[@januszkurahenowski2860]

May I ask how much did you pay for them? I bought tw2 for around 125$ which is way less than the retail price in my country because they weren't in the box and had no warranty. But since I've paid half of the market price I'm still happy. But maybe in other countries 125$ for them is not that good, Idk

[@Qwackin604]

I have a pair of Momentum True Wireless 3s and I kind of regret buying them, Ive noticed constant signal issues with aptx on, weird loud popping sounds when noise removal is on, I find them uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time and ive had to send my first pair back for refusing to charge 2 months after I got them. I paid almost $300 for them (Canadian, on sale) and I still frequently go back and use my Lypertek Tevis that I bought in 2020 that are now held together by glue after wearing them for 24 hours a day for a year. The fact that I can use either Tevi in either ear is a huge bonus for me as well and I cant do that with the Sennheisers

[@kylozen3938]

I daily drive my Xm3s purely because of the noise cancelling when I'm out and about, when I first heard them raw it was fun for a bit but now I have them constantly eqed because I learned that I actually hate having way to much bass (keep in mind I'm still new to audio) and I like the mids to be a tiny bit brighter than neutral. Hopefully when I'm not broke I can get some better IEMs and headphones.

[@shmevanriceballz2857]

Just for some info, Crinnacle doesn’t use the eq for his reviews. Sennheisers sound really bad without the eq but with the eq they sound TOP TIER and are definitely one of the best of the best buds.

[@snapchatsnacks3154]

My cousin has a pair and that is true. I think they do that so save battery.

[@goemboeck]

I thought the dude has hearing issues or something, because with a little tweak it is hard to say anything bad about how Sennheiser Momentum sound. IMO. I still haven't had any need to find replacement for my pair. As a sidenote, not sure what the actual point of reviewing TW is without touching the EQ o.O

[@TheBestWanted112]

I have momentum’s 1 and i was testing it against my brothers airpods pros. The airpods surprised me, i had low expectations. The ANC is increadible. But compared to my Momentum’s, they sounded like a smaller headphone. As if the airpods were a tin can and the momentums were a speaker. The clarity and detail was all there. But my were kinda richer. Is that the soundstage that everyone is talking about?

[@shariarrahman7562]

Rarely have I been so hooked by a video so early. You're so awesome dude

[@browpetj]

The intro to the video was well worth the compilation! Absolutely brilliant! The first channel I have subbed to on the very first video I watched!

[@revtmyers1]

I'm glad the Galaxy Buds pro made it. I love mine and have tried many others, wondering if it was just me who liked them or if my hearing was messed up.

[@NightmareFactory830]

I really wish the sennheisers sounded better, they're by far the best looking earbuds on the market. When I tried them for the first time at an airport, I was wearing my business suit. And when I looked in the mirror it just went together so WELL. Like it's down right sexy Then it started playing music and I got really sad

[@januszkurahenowski2860]

Yeah, they're really comfortable and look great. I often dress pretty officially and these buds don't look ridiculous with a suit or a coat which is a plus.

[@shmevanriceballz2857]

Dude you clearly didn’t use the EQ. USE THE DAMN EQ YOU FOOLS. Seriously the TW2 are the highest rated by youtubers because THEY USE THE EQ. The stock sound of the TW2 sucks as you said but you didn’t use the eq to improve the sound to your liking. That’s why the TW2 are one of the best tw earbuds

[@NightmareFactory830]

@@shmevanriceballz2857 we talking stock tuning, I wasn't allowed to eq them in the demo so I can only speak from that point of view. But I did hear from dms that after eq that they can sounds really good. But personally I'm sticking to the xm4s until the momentum 3s

[@shmevanriceballz2857]

@@NightmareFactory830 you guys should really specify 🙄 It spreads false information about the overall quality of a product when you just review the stock sound signature

[@NightmareFactory830]

@@shmevanriceballz2857 bro it ain't that serious

[@eyewitness4560]

After 2 days of searching for my next pair I was pretty saturated with the youtubes of true wireless earbuds, yet 3 minutes into your video I felt compelled to like and subscribe, no matter what happens after.

[@Ariolander]

I been rocking TRN BT30 TWS Bluetooth Receiver and have been swapping in my various IEMs with whatever suits my current mood. Sure they are bulky, not very pocketable in their case, but I love using the IEMs I already own wirelessly.

[@metallicaHTL]

This is the correct answer to the "best TWS" question

[@hopbb8842]

How's the connectivity? I'm using the TRN BT20S and whenever I put my phone in my pocket one side just disconnect, so I've been skeptical. Weirdly enough, the BT20 was solid, aside from non-removable connector

[@faisalfirdausiinn4708]

Various IEMs...? u mean TRN BT30 TWS Bluetooth Receiver can be connected to other IEMs brands such QKZ VK4, KZ EDX..?

[@metallicaHTL]

@@faisalfirdausiinn4708 yes. The BT30 has either 2-pin or MMCX connectors (which can be swapped out) so you can use them to make basically any IEM bluetooth

[@Ariolander]

@@faisalfirdausiinn4708 Yes, the TRN BT30 comes in either 0.78mm, 0.75mm, and MCXX pins and you can buy adapting stems, to make the TRN BT30 even more compatible. For the VK4 & EDX you will want the 0.75mm model.

[@KingdomWithin7]

When you know how and what you're doing with equalizing the SoundCore Liberty 3 Pro then my friend you have just entered another dimension of audiophile heaven!🎧✨

[@bigjay1970]

Actually so true. This coming from anOCD individual!🤔🤫😉😇

[@mikeyyy4365]

how does it compare with the liberty 4?

[@liamporter1137]

Awesome review. Great that you're focusing on audio quality.

[@denissetiawan3645]

You know this guy is the real deal from the sound recording quality, heck even his rants are on ASMR level.

[@PharaoRamsesII]

It's actually awesome for brands to get a true critical review, because they can take notes from that. Especially since crinacle has experience. Wouldnt their mainstream lineup of headphones and IEMs get worse and worse if all that happens is influencers promoting them? I think they would, because they stopped improving.

[@DasDieDerErik]

Sales are more important than reviews. A good review can influence the sales positively, but I doubt anybody with any kind of decision making capabilities of any company will make those decisions based on a Crin review

[@PharaoRamsesII]

@@DasDieDerErik well yeah, I forgot that noone cares how the product is as long as the sale numbers are fine :/

[@Hi_how_you_doing]

Most of these reviewers say everything is the best because they are paid to say it or they won't get sent anymore free stuff or make any money. All these guys are salesmen.

[@selinamularz9194]

Thank you so much for this video. I was getting frustrated looking through review sites and KZbin videos for new wireless earbuds. Everyone had a different list, and i didn't trust any of them lol. All I want is good sound and okay battery life under $100. The AKGs are still $47.99 with free shipping as of 4/21/22, I'm really excited for them to get here :)

[@ZinthYneX]

Have you received them yet? If so, how are they? I'm considering them myself and I'd love to hear others' opinions on them.

[@selinamularz9194]

@@ZinthYneX I did, and they do sound really good. I actually prefer the galaxy buds 2 just a smidgen more, but it's really close, and may have to do with fit more than sound. I also really like that the app for these has an equalizer.

[@ZinthYneX]

@@selinamularz9194 Would you say the fit on the AKG's is still good if just a tad worse than the Buds 2?

[@selinamularz9194]

@@ZinthYneX yes, and to be honest they probably fit most people just fine. I just have really small ear holes lol. They came with extra ear thingys but i haven't messed with them much yet, so maybe they're great and i just haven't chosen the right cover.

[@ijuvatar]

you should also take a look at sennheiser cx wireless (first iteration), they are currently being sold off at huge discounts and sound REALLY good

[@JonathanChan333]

I admit being really underwhelmed by my Sennheiser MTW2s, supposedly one of the best sounding true wireless earphones. You're the first KZbinr I've heard calling them out.

[@ynpavo]

have you tried eq'ing them?

[@cdb7876]

Well my AKG 400s just arrived. They took about a week to arrive which was fine. $47 US dollars and free shipping just as you described. Now for the sound. They are very bright with excellent mids and average but clean bass. Neutral as you stated. The fit is snug but comfortable. I have only been using them for an hour or so but I wanted to first thank you. Your recommendation was spot on. I like them very much! Also hoping they last longer than my other earbuds. I had intended to stop buying buds because all become defective within a year of purchase and returning for replacements becomes tiresome. Headphones are a better investment for the combination of quality sound and longevity. Conclusion; For $47 dollars these are by far the best sounding earbuds available period! I am using hi-res audio. But they come with a minimal app that allows most expected controls. Believe me these are excellent for the selling price!!!

[@lunoirxx]

I'm a big fan of the Status Audio Between Pros. Their marketing is kinda trash but the buds' sound itself is great. They're my go to audio equipment for chilling to music while I'm away from home. I wonder how they look on a frequency response chart.

[@kahlsteele5325]

I've found the Cambridge Audio Melomanias to be literally exactly the same sound quality as the Status Audios. Right now the CA's are 60 bucks, the case is much better, the battery life is much better and they are much more comfortable. Definitely recommend some Comply memory foam tips for them as well.

[@vonkraftmc638]

Bro... the Club Penguin fishing music... Giving me flashbacks to a better time.

[@kengrayfield]

omg you are THE crinacle! It's great to finally put a face behind the name lol! Thank you for the autoeq waves btw!

[@gutchynsky]

Please take a look at Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's, i wonder how they stack up against the "Top of the Mainstream" lineup.

[@skurd721]

Soundcores sound like shit out of the box. Their app though... it changes the game. It would be cool if some nerd made a video showing their EQ for most Soundcore earbuds, that would be awesome (nudge nudge).