The Technics AZ80 IS A BEAST (with a but) - Full Review

[@Roguetrainer]

I’m sorry, but that rap was outstanding!!! Just superb.

[@DHRME]

Cheers Jim!

[@eyitaotudor3646]

Don’t be sorry. They’re Dutchbros Hitting the Rap Making E-Reviews. I loved it!

[@canerdogan6432]

My Technics AZ80 unit stop to charge today. Before that, i had the Sennheiser 3 and same thing happened. So, i start to think that these all “premium” earbuds not worth it to buy regarding the same battery issues at 2024

[@BarRYK333]

Baseus bowie M2s best budget noise cancelling with app adjust (usually under $40usd) and the sound isnt bad. And the app is good too! Thanks for the reviews!

[@DHRME]

Cheers!

[@josephhwang1428]

After an annoying 3 week experience with my Bose qcii. It will be going back so I can get a pair of the az80.

[@Alex_Manifestation111]

Yall are one of my favorite new KZbinrs on my subscription

[@DHRME]

Cheers Alex 👊

[@peterklapko3182]

I considered them but there is a BUT.. too expensive in my opinion and especially when I don't use multipoint so I already returned 2 pairs of senn momentum 3s to store because I had some connection problems and now I just ordered 1more evo for 126€ So, in terms of the price ratio, "there is nothing to talk about"..also technics az60 are for 160€ so?

[@DHRME]

All very valid points Peter.

[@subkarpaty]

better than oppo enco x2? in sound

[@DHRME]

Not for us.

[@TeSp00kie1]

Someone needs to tell these guys that all beasts have butts. Also its not techneeks. The i in Technics is like the i in fish or dish. I know you can say it cos you say tips - not teeps.

[@DHRME]

It appears that you have told these guys what you wanted someone to tell these guys.

[@TeSp00kie1]

@@DHRME That must make me someone! I need to tell my wife. She keeps saying I'm a nobody.

[@wyim3677]

Had my AZ80's for about a month now and for me the triple device multi-point is game changer for my workflow. I connect my android S23 Ultra, my Macbook Pro and Windows PC all at the same time.

[@psahd92]

How's the call quality outdoors as it's my top priority?

[@ferencpopovics3845]

I have the same S23U. What's the sound quality please?

[@attilab.2818]

Are you able to switch between devices without stopping the audio on the current device first?

[@wyim3677]

you do have to start the audio on the device you want to listen to. That will automatically pause what previous devices your were listening to.

[@attilab.2818]

@wyim3677 It only works between certain devices, most of the time when I hit the play button on the new device, nothing happens. I usually have to stop the audio on the previous device first, then I can play on the new device.

[@gaviolakuji]

Give me some premium! ❤❤❤ Thank you! It was a really great review that also highlights the downsides of these earbuds

[@DHRME]

Cheers Kuji!

[@HLB49]

From a sound quality standpoint, are the AZ60's as good (or better) than the AZ80"s, especially when one considers price?

[@alanine98]

yo just from brief research of the few reviews out there they seem to be very equal in sound quality. If anything the az80 has a slight edge because of the new drivers, but seems to be almost negligible. When it comes to bang for your buck the new mk2 az60 is easily the best choice as they have the same featureset.

[@RayRaySugar]

Yo yo yo homies! Hit me up with that premium!

[@TheNovember]

Great video as entertaining as always! Would really appreciate if you guys could do a top 10 premium earbuds 2023. Or an in depth review on the ATH TWX9! 🙌

[@denievankleef]

Vette video, but still I have no clue what to buy.. I am an audiophile but there are a lot of bud buts.. give me that premium vid guys! :)

[@KinGizzard]

Dayum! I first subbed due to your humor, and this episode's ending made me so happy to see/hear. I mean even the fact that you got pros and cons in there! WoW!

[@DHRME]

Cheers!

[@Gustavo_St]

I have one for two weeks now and I’m quite satisfied. It is not super boomy but the clarity is superb, as is the overall build quality. The case is the most well built I’ve seen, very stylish and very pocketable. And mic quality seems to be second to none.

[@mindfreakdenny]

Could you please explain what is wrong with listening to heavy rock/metal music in these headphones? I mean what exactly is wrong with guitar sound?

[@tdmduc]

Wow, just wow. The bass in the rap song really hit me on my Beoplay EX😋 You nailed it big time. Snabbeltax out🤘🙏🙌

[@a1l2e3x4z6]

How would you describe the connection stability my friend? I'm planning on getting those. Also is noise canceling enough in your opinion? Thank you for your comments

[@tdmduc]

@@a1l2e3x4z6 The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 🤘 Just had a firmware update which improved the ANC. These are for top tier sound and call quality. ANC is good but not Sony level. Connection is very very good. I walk up to the stairs leaving my phone in the kitchen and still get sound. Transparency and windnoise reduction are very good on these. They fit much much better in my ears than Apple AirPods.

[@an0nm4rvel]

Give me some premium! Bose Ultra Earbuds vs Sony XM5 vs Technics AZ80

[@bak-unin]

Will you be reviewing the Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9?

[@bklynrickel]

Can they beat the Beoplay EX for sound quality? That would really impress me.

[@nskbhatia1]

I was just going to ask the same. I love the EX for sound but for phone calls the EX are just okay. The QC II are my favorite right now as they do everything so well.

[@mikeevans7381]

That was superb the rap and the review thank you. What does over compressed audio sound like? I read a review on the One+ buds Pro2's and he didn't like the sound because it was too compressed. Help😮. Thanks again. 💯👍🇺🇸

[@mosankoane4938]

Im not sure how bad the "smoothened" guitar is but i kinda like smooth treble as some buds can be piercing like galaxy buds pro's.

[@LuggageChestHead]

Didn't expect that (w)rap up - nice job.

[@SibTiger33]

Amazing earbuds my favorite this year

[@clutch2827]

No metal, no buds.

[@stkyfngrszmooth]

The "but" for me is the lack of a decent amount of volume. I mostly listen to eighties rock and these buds sound like a fish out of water. There's no liveliness to the sound, especially compared to other earbuds like the Liberty 3 Pro which have a very powerful and fun sound signature. Even the in-house EQ can't make these sound good which is a huge detraction. So yes, these completely lack the ability to make electric guitars sound good and it's a terrible shame because the rest of this package is absolutely top rate in my book.

[@daidalos1508]

Damn same problem here... I had the xm4, bow AZ80 and buds 2 pro. AZ80 on 100% volume is like the buds 2 pro on 60%, something is really wrong here. It can't be that bad for real. I listen to rock, melodeath a lot and these buds just fails at the most important thing. Clarity is insane but broken volume.

[@stkyfngrszmooth]

@@daidalos1508 That's what I like about the Soundcore lineup. They all have sufficient volume for this type of music, especially the Liberty 4 NC. Those things blast. Right under those are the Liberty 4 and then the Liberty 3 Pro which are about two to three clicks under the L4.

[@krizz25]

@@stkyfngrszmoothwhich ones would you recommend for Metal, Liberty or AirPods Pro 2? Compared in clarity and loudness (volume)Thanks

[@stkyfngrszmooth]

@krizz25 The L3P's are perfect for metal. Plenty of good bass and volume plus the clarity is excellent, and unlike most earbuds, they won't distort at maximum volume.

[@krizz25]

@@stkyfngrszmooth Thanks so much for the quick response. Are these compared to the AirPods pro2? LP3 or L4 NC?

[@imwhatsnew]

Looks like you guys are having great weather!

[@DHRME]

Haha 🌡️🌶️

[@nickestvorace]

About the muffled sound, maybe Technics use a high frequency limiter to prevent any form of harshness

[@woolwool7880]

Should i get these or the Sony xm5?

[@JamesSmith-qs4hx]

Give me some premium!!!!!

[@davidjenkins20]

Great review guys!! Very well detailed. Helped me make my decision to purchase over the Jabra Elite 10. I do have to disagree with the comments on the buds not performing well with the rock/metal genre. Just put the buds in and listen to some Motley Crue the track She’s got looks that Kill. The guitar riff and sound stage that the buds produce is amazing. I’m no audiophile but this are on par or better than my wired Shure earbuds. Thanks again for your reviews.

[@DHRME]

Thanks mate. Do you not feel like the distortion in the guitars misses the bite? Soundstage is great, for sure!

[@davidjenkins20]

I don’t. But, I’ve got a pair of Apple AirPod pros. 2nd gen USB-C’s. I’m going to compare the same tracks with those. I’m mainly a EDM/Rap listener and these buds sound fricken amazing with that Genre

[@jhericurls]

@@davidjenkins20 I'm still trying work out what this 'but' is. I don't have any issues with any distortion with guitars. The biggest let down of this buds is the ANC, its weak and reduces the sound quaility.

[@davidjenkins20]

Guys. One more thing. You are so right about that annoying voice for the prompts. I sent an email to Technics to send a firmware update to change that annoying voice. I hope they get the idea soon. Cheers!!

[@Nameless_One-gm7kf]

Just bought Jabra 10 and still having AZ60. And to mе, even without the Ldac thing, Technics are 2 steps ahead of Jabra. Not to mention much louder. Just saying

[@slartibartfass5729]

Wow, that Rap was awesome 😎 I asume it was written by ChatGPT, right? But were you singing it yourself or was there another AI involved?

[@DHRME]

ChatGPT did NOT write this!

[@slartibartfass5729]

@@DHRME oh wow, now I'm even more impressed 😲🤩👍

[@DHRME]

Hehe luckily we've done it before, wayyyy before ChatGPT

[@uskypg]

Aaaah, I should have guessed the obvious... So you're Dutch 😊🎉

[@nAcolz]

Give me some premium

[@mattd9330]

Give me some premium! Great review!!

[@hatemshaker64]

So this one it won’t be good for me cause mainly iam listening to metal music so in u opinion I think Sony will be better wf1000mx5

[@derrtyfinball5254]

why do these companies think customers want shiny or glossy earbuds in their ears? nice features tho

[@Triple-6]

Yea man, I strongly agree for real. Matte earbuds are so much better in every way. At least it’s black, I guess. It’s even worse when it’s like the AirPods where it’s this bright ass hospital white practically glowing in the dark. Just terrible.

[@HristoOmni65]

ANC on AZ80 is worst! They let in a LOT of sound, even after I've done the ear fit test and found the best ear tips.

[@yousushil273]

Is AZ 80 worth the upgrade over AZ60? I love my AZ60 which I bought for 120$

[@a1l2e3x4z6]

Only if you use the better 3 point connection, otherwise I have heard the sound quality update isn't so massive. For the new price I would still wait and keep my AZ60 (I'm doing that) because they are still holding up very well. AZ60s are one of the more resistant earbuds I have ever owned and sound quality is not perfect but very fun and enjoyable.

[@kumaravinash3188]

Great going DHRME !! Give me premium. Thanks!

[@kumaravinash3188]

Hi Guys...I like the form factor of earbuds, but am unable to get any parallel to my Plantronics 5200 mono headset for call quality. Wish to have the best earbuds in call Quality function. Eagerly awaiting on the AZ80 vs premium buds comparison. Thanks so much!

[@kumaravinash3188]

Hi DHRME....I returned the AZ80 as though the sound was awesome but the mic quality was not working for me. Then I tried Nothing Ear(2) and it has fantastic mic quality. Sound wise its kind of OK. So for now I am settled with Nothing Ear (2) as it is keeping me mobile with very good mic quality. Keep up the good work DHRME Team!

[@ligeralon]

Give us some premiums! Please also make review for the audio thechnica twx9 List of earbuds that id want to see in premium comparison: Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9 Beyerdynamic Free Byrd Nura NuraTrue Pro Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ Technics AZ8O Sennheiser MTW3 Bowers & Wilkins PI7 S2 Denon PerL Pro Thats going to be an expensive video 😮

[@deshmon]

Just saw this in September 2024 cause I am thinking about getting the ZA80s. What a great video and the Rap up at the end was hilarious. Nice one guys.

[@DHRME]

Hello back from September 2024!

[@Ovenmitttt]

Give me some premium! Love the reviews! I too, like Technics but also feel some thing…. (Missing is the wrong word)…. is unsatisfied…. At times… not always… ahhh.

[@djurivoje]

Give me some premium 😂. Please include Nura True Pro and Noble FoKus Mystique

[@djurivoje]

Hm, couldn't find Devialet Gemini and Huawei Freebuds Pro 2 in your reviews. Geminies are now around $200, not $300 anymore. Pro 2 has drivers also made by Devialet.

[@bernatdsmg1963]

another great analysis. I have been following you for a long time and, without a doubt, you are my reference analysts. Congratulations on another great and detailed review. Greetings from sunny Barcelona.

[@DHRME]

Gracias!

[@davidfromdownunder]

I am pretty sure Travis Head used these just prior to walking out in the World Cup Final, obviously they must be good 👍

[@iemy2949]

“Haipoo” I hear your but, loud And clear. But like smooth metal: No distortion stinks.

[@Gustavo_St]

The rap was quite the extra mile!

[@DHRME]

😎

[@NurfHerderEclipse]

Glad I watched this to the end. I was sold until the bit about listening to rock and metal not reproducing distortion correctly.

[@abdulbasith80]

Give me some premium and also the best for call quality and multipoint with 3 devices

[@matthewduran3949]

Great review... Every time a mic test is done I Iaugh. I always expect Pop, pop, Popsicle...Ice, ice, icicle... Test, test, testicle 🤣🤣

[@ozanaktas8064]

I am a Jabra 85T user and waiting for the new Jabra Elite 10. Do you think this is a better option for the sound quality than Elite 10? I am mostly looking for music sound quality.

[@radiofreealbemuth]

What did you go with, if you don't mind me asking? I'm considering jabra 10 and technics az80 and denon perl

[@ozanaktas8064]

I got the Denon Perl Pros. Extremely happy with the sound quality. Just top quality sound. But transparency and noise cancelation isn't the best. If you are looking for sound quality, Denons the best. Other things not the best in the market. @@radiofreealbemuth

[@ozanaktas8064]

I bought Denon Perl Pro. Best sound quality. Not super good at other areas tho. Not the best ANC or Transparency. If you are looking for overall good with everything, you should try other brands. For sound experience, Denon!@@radiofreealbemuth

[@erkanvural3621]

anyone can tell how does this buds sounding comparing to PI7 S2? only for sound i'm asking not considered any features . thanks

[@StrengthAndConditioning61]

I like the looks of the black BUT the high visibility of the silver ones made me go with silver.

[@UnitedAirlines4Life]

I think I found my favorite reviewers!

[@DHRME]

Welcome! :)

[@nachot6592]

That ending, though.

[@kofib3]

Technics maybe should hire you for future raps.. Nice detailed review

[@DHRME]

Cheers!

[@Boosh248]

Hi, the only thing I wanted to know is about the fit compared to the az60 they seem to stick out a lot?

[@guinyeu]

Good review! I have a question about Az80. I see in another review that the technics have a low max volume. Is this true? Do you feel that they have a lower maximum volume than other headphones? And in comparison with the Audio technica TWX9, which one sound loudest? Thank you!

[@daidalos1508]

YES ! I have xm4, az80 and buds 2 pro here and the az80 at 100% is like 60 on other buds. Really problematic

[@attilab.2818]

No, it's bullshit. Some blokes are just simply dead. They're way loud.

[@Fr0gg0]

Which earbuds do you recommend for metal? Since you are saying these suck for metal and I was planning on getting these before I knew that.

[@DHRME]

Whoa whoa whoa, these don't 'SUCK' for metal. I like Sennheiser for rock and metal. The new Nothing buds are great too.

[@xramazaro1]

bro i am intersted only in music quality and clearity. I want crystal clear sound. Did this earbuds gives me clear UHD sound ?

[@radiofreealbemuth]

I'm also all about clarity and separation. I'm wondering if you went with technics az80 or something else

[@electrology]

Yay yay yay 🕺🏽

[@sme-sme-sme]

Hi DHRME, thank you for your great reviews❗️I have the AZ60 and I am very satisfied. and cool rap to the wrapup at the end of the video❗️More like that😎

[@marcusbryant2007]

thanks for the review. nice rap up, maybe a rap off next time :)

[@electrology]

Amazing (w)rap up haha

[@ilya_ash]

Yeah, just great! And fairly unexpected

[@elbowlee8148]

I’m stumped I’m honestly looking for something that is better than iPod pros.. would these be it ? So many other companies

[@DHRME]

This is indeed one of the best.

[@pshufb]

Dudes haranguing really mediocre earbuds.

[@CalTexTech]

Awesome buds, and review. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@DHRME]

Cheers Ruben!

[@jetfuview]

The silver version is on sale right now and I just purchased it, can't wait!

[@lafave2555]

yup I can live with the uglier silver for $60 off

[@attilab.2818]

​@@lafave2555 The silver looks better imo.

[@richardclements2134]

Give ME some premium. P.S. love the rap!

[@yunusgoka4457]

Beyerdynamic free byrd

[@GadZookz]

Thanks Guys! I know for a fact that LDAC Jones will be getting a pair. Give me some primavera!

[@DHRME]

Haha LDAC Jones!

[@maxtheflyingdutchman23]

Give me some premium! And more word jokes

[@cyb3rk1d71]

I started following you a few weeks ago and boy am I glad. Reviews are too rigid from the "big boys" so nice to know we have the "neutrals" in charge 👌🏿😅

[@Gustavo_St]

And please note street prices are more like $250

[@cooluser23]

Can you do a comparison to the Sony XM5?

[@Goodbyehollywooddreams]

I have the 1st gen EAH-AZ60 and they are my go to buds. Comfortable, great battety, great noise cancelling, very good transparency, good wind handling, and above all they sound fantastic (very good out of the box, but a tweak added life across the mids). I'm mostly a metal head, no complaints with guitar handling. For comparison, I also have: B&O Beoplay EX, Airpods Pro 2nd gen, Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Sennheiser Momentum TW 3, Jabra Elite 7 Active, and some cheaper options like the Soundcore Life P3, 1More Aero, etc. Really thinking about upgrading to the AZ80

[@Malinna11]

So you saying that technics sound better than beoplay ex?

[@Goodbyehollywooddreams]

Sound wise no, they both sound great. But the B&O are not as comfortable and don't seal as well, the noise cancelling almost non existent and their "transparency" let's in less sound than just turning off the feature. They added a wind reduction feature which works for several minutes, then gives up and just blasts you with white wind noise. I like the B&O, they are great in a relatively quiet environment or when it's not windy. They are the nicest looking in a stem style too. But overall, not my favourite

[@Malinna11]

@@Goodbyehollywooddreams i understand, I consider to buy Technics but i kept reading from others that volume is too low , I am most interested in the sound quality when listening to music, that's why I was asking which would be better

[@thetattooedguy1413]

@@Malinna11 Flossy Carter explained it like this, he said reason for not as high volume is the ANC - he said if you have great anc that seals out all outside noise then you don’t need a super loud volume. Go watch his review of these. He will explain it better and then tells you if you want “loud buds” what to go with

[@leonbelljrlb]

Thanks guys S Teir need premium.

[@razagunda]

Byerdynamic free byrd review pleasw

[@uskypg]

So if I'm into fusion, prog, funk, metal music you say these don't sound great?! The guitar distortion more specifically, you mentioned, is smoothen out... I play and own a few electric guitars and also a few good headphones and studio monitors like Yamaha hs8, Hd600, Hifiman, Focal etc along the Lypertek Tevi, which surprisingly I like for everything while on the go or in the gym. So my question is do you consider the Sennheiser Momentum 4 in ear better than these for the genres I mentioned which all have guitars and distortion 😂 I have to mention that I don't like harsh treble or pronounced. For example my Focal clear can sound too bright for some albums, just can't tolerate the guitars on those, much prefer the Hifiman or Sennheiser Hd600. Thks

[@DHRME]

Yes I'd prefer the Momentum 4 over these specifically for guitars. Those also have EQ if you wanna tone things down. I couldn't fix the guitars with EQ on these.

[@uskypg]

@@DHRME clear, thanks for the valuable info

[@zeveroarerules]

I only listen to metal. so yeah

[@CoCoMaNRePs]

Could the electric guitar sound you're getting be described as 'warbling'?

[@DHRME]

Nope. It's like when overdrive gets creamy, bit this is too creamy

[@Ostathis]

would you say it is the best earbud for calls? also give me some premium 😅

[@DHRME]

This might be up there for calls!

[@AndJusticeForAll1988]

The rap alone deserved a sub lol. I got these yesterday

[@DHRME]

👊 haha nice!

[@gianlucavalentini2259]

The final rap is a freaking masterpiece. The bomb😂😂

[@DHRME]

Grazie!

[@gtbigdog3507]

Love the rap. You guys rock

[@jorgegaviria5807]

Give me some premium! 😊

[@bolddennis]

Premium video? Yes of course! Thanks for another great video. 😀Can you also test the Free BYRD by Beyerdynamic?

[@DHRME]

Ok fine! 🙄

[@bolddennis]

@@DHRME 😂

[@gtbigdog3507]

I think the term for the guitar effect you are talking about is crunchy

[@DHRME]

I see where you're coming from, creamy comes close...

[@bozardo101]

"Give me some premium!" This is for the premium ear bud tier list

[@DHRME]

It's already there! Go check it out 😉

[@jakobmatusek2616]

Give me some premium...😉

[@MelviledeMelo]

How about a comparison between the best of Japan: Sony XM5's, Technics AZ80 & Denon PerL Pro

[@Penpatah-mc8re]

How about Technics AZ80 vs Nothing Ear 2...which one are you prefer....currently im using Nothing phone 2....

[@Breaky717]

I got silver AZ80. The weakest point is the ANC, that horribly destroys for its main strength: the soundstage and stereo separation. With direct sound profile, disabled ANC and apply high bitrate LDAC has a phenomenal, mindblowing musicality! AZ60 has a fun, enjoyable sound signature, but AZ80 plays on another league. By the way i didnt use ANC on AZ60 too.

[@mithrandir4146]

Well could not have said that better myself. Mediocre to non-existant anc completely negates an otherwise great sound quality. These earbuds are for home use only. Great in covid lock downs, not in the real world, i.e. commuting. Soundproof studio use only.

[@GarrisonKeller]

Did you go through the earbud fit test and ore-optimization for the ANC? Because they make a HUGE difference. For pre-optimization, I found the middle setting works best. If you turn it all the way up, higher and midrange frequencies come in. All the way down lets others in. I played a few samples of street and crowd ambient noise to figure out which setting works best. I can see why some would say it's bad if they just turned that slider all the way up. In a side-by-side with airpods pro gen 2 and devialet gemini (both ANC powerhouses), these really don't block out that much less noise. They're marginally weaker but still very good. I'd go through those adjustment settings again to try it out. If you're still not getting good results, then I am not trying to invalidate your findings.

[@Breaky717]

​@@GarrisonKeller Yes, i went through the fit test and optimization. ANC works effectively with the largest tips for me, but definitely degrades audio quality. When you disable it, the audio become fuller, especially the mid range and stereo separation.

[@mithrandir4146]

@@GarrisonKeller Actually I gave Az80 another try and bought 3rd party comply foam eartips on Amazon. The difference is night and day. ANC is still nowhere comparable to Sony xm5 but now AZ 80 is quite usable. The phone call quality is also better on az80, but the battery life on Sony with ldac l, anc is still better then Az80. Both earbuds are good. But as a frequent commuter Sony is still my number 1 choice.

[@dozzzzer]

@@mithrandir4146 could you tell the model of that foam eartips you got? I'm looking for the ones for myself

[@jorgegaviria5807]

Great "rap up"! 😁

[@Luis-tq7pc]

Give me some premium

[@MelviledeMelo]

Had mine since October 23, and recently the volume on left estimate earpiece just dropped. Really enjoyed this unit, sound signature is amazing. Sony sound signature is slightly better.

[@boromcom]

Wow! I love the rap!

[@iamLaKai1]

I hope you guys do a follow up on the Sennheiser's MTW 4 as I found them to be buggy as hell (constant BT connection issues and a weird beeping noise from left earbud). I returned them and as a sign from above, the black technics az-80 dropped on sale to $240 the next day. I can't wait to get them!