Ultimate Premium Earbuds Ranked

[@kurocamera]

Denon and Gemini II for sure should be there - probably the best sounding earbuds I’ve ever tried. A bit more expensive that those in this list, but they match the ‘premium’ title in the video :)

[@nskbhatia1]

Those are good but large in the ear.

[@kurocamera]

@@nskbhatia1 Denon yes but Gemini II not at all

[@rockbrd1]

You make some very Thorough great videos. Question. Where can I buy the Factory tips in Black of the Technics AZ-80 .? I have my Sony WF-1000XM5 and I love them. THANK YOU.!!

[@ssadisdik3494]

If you can, make one review video for the Beoplay Ex

[@sbkkkkkk]

Nice job man and thanks for your effort. I have ordered Technics AZ80, looking forward for that, but what about Devialet Gemini II? It seems they have very good sound quality and ANC, also comes in a good casing.

[@unforsaken552]

How is the technics is it worth it?

[@apisitt]

No Devialet Gemini ii ?

[@leonnoel9702]

I knew that the AZ-80s were excellent but I also bought them out of nostalgia, my youth audio system was a Technics and I loved it

[@thegreatpollo]

I’m really big on comfort and I have small ears. Currently stuck on deciding between the jabra 10 and the AZ80

[@Fredo.heavyy]

Me personally, the Jabra elite 10 slip out of my ears. The AZ80 were my favorite but they were dethroned by the Bowers and Wilkins Pi8. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2acYpugoLOMq6Msi=HFe_SHci0jgWUB8U

[@mrlost5937]

Denon PerL Pro, anygood? Did not make your cut?

[@engineno953]

They are my fav. I mainly judge by sound quality. My 2nd choice is the Beoplay EX. The Denon's is so customizable. Anc is above average, aptx lossless. One critique imo is not my fav as far as comfort but I put up w it cuz they sound soooo good

[@Ex.zed.]

Just get the Denon.

[@dvil51]

Good content. I personally believe the best is the Devielet Gemini 2. Had them for a bit but couldn’t justify the 450 price tag

[@kevinbranch857]

Had the Sennheiser Mmentum ones - They were amazing. Upgraded to the Sennheiser Momentum 3's. Also amazing sound and features until the left earbuds stopped working after 6 months. Then bought both the Sony XM5s and the Bose QC Ultras. Both amazing earbuds - Sony has great sound, lots of features, and good noise canceling. The Bose have the best, amazing sound with its Immersion feature and the best noise canceling (it's scary good). But know sometimes the Bose has connectivity issues to either the app or your phone (ridiculous for an expensive earbud). But such wonderful sound, fit, and noise canceling. Sennheisers were my all time favorite sounding earbuds, but quality issues.

[@attilab.2818]

All of the connectivity issues disappear if you uninstall the Bose app or remove the buds from the app, once everything is set up.

[@kevinbranch857]

@attilab.2818 So completely uninstall and reinstall? I've noticed connectivity issues as the earbuds charge get lower also

[@attilab.2818]

The app messes up the Bluetooth connection, even if it's not being used. Uninstall it or remove the buds from the app and leave it like that. No more connectivity issues. You still put it back in every few weeks/months though to check for updates that hopefully will sort out this problem one day. I know it's not a perfect solution.

[@BudgieFan101]

Would you swap out the XM5 for the B&W Pi8 - and Thanks!

[@Fredo.heavyy]

My rotation rn has been the XM5 with silicone tips and the Pi8 They Pi8 have better aware mode than my XM5 but XM5 has better software to dial in ANC and aware mode. XM5 have better battery life doe. Wish I could combine them to make the perfect bud.

[@BudgieFan101]

@@Fredo.heavyy Amazing - Thanks for the reply. Is the sound really that much better on the B&W...?

[@laceyhumphrey3373]

@@Fredo.heavyyWhat tips are you using on the XM5s? Mine fall out constantly and I've probably spent $100 trying new tips. I'm close to dumping them for the Pi8 but $$$...

[@MDQC71]

Brilliant review! Thank you!!

[@cedsyl007]

Hello, Have you tried the beoplay Ex ? And would you chose between those and the Technics Az80 ?

[@clinicadentalcarloscruz-2422]

With am iPhone, do you recomend. Technics or AirPods Pro 2

[@juninhosilva3359]

airpods for sure

[@RichFromTheDuece]

I’ve got the Sennheiser M3, have had them for about a year and a couple months. They have yet to fail me or die. Both buds are still in great, working condition. I haven’t had any connectivity or sound issues with them (yet). I also have the Sony WXM4s, which I had to exchange for a new set when the right side started to die on me way sooner than it was supposed to. And this was like 6 months into of me having them. Best Buy exchanged them and gave me a brand new set. I’ve had the new ones for about a year now and haven’t had any issues whatsoever -EXCEPT!!!! The fit. I really DESPISE those memory foam ear tips they come with. Omg. Those things leave my ears super sore after about 30 minutes EVERY TIME. Hate, hate, HATE THEM! I use the silicone ear tips from my Beats Fit Pros (another set of earbuds that I own, which have a GOD TIER fit, but aren’t the best sounding out there. They’re loud, just not loud enough for me, especially when compared to my other, more elite buds) and they fit way better like that. The SM3 sound better than the Sony XM4 imo, but the fit isn’t the best in the world tbh. They fit better than the XM4s, but the SM3 with the wing tips require constant readjusting bc they start slipping out or moving to the side which is annoying at times. They’re comfortable, don’t get me wrong. They don’t leave my ears sore af like the XM4s, but they’re tolerable, and I tolerate them even with the fitting issues because of that sound quality. The SM3 are God tier when it comes to how great they sound. Loud, bass heavy, treble is on point-they just sound amazing. And it looks like they didn’t change a thing with the SM4s when it comes to the physical structure, so I’m sure they have the same fitting issue with the wings making them slip out of place after a while. If they made them fit like the Beats Fit Pros, they’d be untouchable among all the earbuds on the market. I ordered the Momentum Sport so let’s see how they fit me. I really hope the wings do them justice for me bcuz I know you said the wing tips did nothing for you. All of our ears are shaped differently so I’m hoping I have better luck with them than you when it comes to the fit. 🤞 Thanks for the quick review. I subscribed to your channel!

[@zephyr60078]

No master & dynamics?

[@jonathanbarnes7641]

Can you please tell me which of these two truly wireless earbuds have the best sound quality? 1)devialet Gemini II And 2)Denon Perl Pro True Wireless Earbuds?

[@ghezzaltr0153]

devialet ist better

[@jonathanbarnes7641]

@@ghezzaltr0153 is or isn’t was that a typo thanks for clarifying?!?!?

[@ghezzaltr0153]

@@jonathanbarnes7641 oh i am sorry i meant to say Devialet is better. There are still better sounding earbuds than this two models on the market though.

[@EmperorOfShadows]

@@jonathanbarnes7641Thats up to your preference but Denon PerL pro are better

[@nitinamrav]

Bose QC Ultra is ultra comfortable with gr8 sound !

[@czubi4]

Hey man, how can I find those custom ear tips for xm5?

[@Fredo.heavyy]

www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5HBBTW7?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

[@blue13x]

You missed the Denon Perl Pro and B&O Beoplay EX

[@forrestdewitt6979]

Also missed Devialet Gemini II earbuds

[@j.taveras8447]

That’s not all the best though. You didn’t include one of the best ones and arguably best sounding ones, the Beoplay EX 2.

[@stanzapalny2123]

You missed one thing: when outside, you need to turn the wind-block option on Sennheisers and then they are godly for outdoor activities. I cycled over 100k with most of these buds, swapping them every several minutes, and Sennheisers were the most silent ones with that option on. Sonies used to have that option for XM3s and XM4s, but in XM5s it's gone and on top of that their sound quality is nowhere close to the AZ80s or Sennheisers (at least not for me, and I tested them with various ear tips and spent a lot of time in EQ). Interestingly, Technics also have the wind-block mode, but it turns on automatically when microphones detect wind, so they are a good outdoors choice too, it's just that sometimes it turns back off again for several seconds

[@rbrennan908]

You would pick the Sennheisers over the Technics then?

[@stanzapalny2123]

@@rbrennan908 I did so and I'm happy with my choice

[@coltongates7397]

Worth checking out are the Final Audio ZE8000, which has a beautiful soundstage and excellent instrument separation. The bass is certainly there but the impact is nothing crazy it’s just crisp. And then the Aviot TE-Z1X-PNK is certainly a mouthful but falls into the premium category for sure, with an awesome all around sound, great bass and vocal clarity.

[@eodnd119]

i just bought galaxy book pro 4, and currently using s23 ultra. i am not really into tech but my galaxy bud (1st gen) keeps disconnecting from my galaxy book pro. I main use it for youtube or music. would you recommend az80 or the sony xm5

[@etlahetlah]

Which would you recommend purely for sound? Opera 05, Tozo Golden X1 or AZ80 ?

[@Bankroll1223]

Hm tough choice I would say opera 5 but, the az80 are a good contender also I've owned many tozo earbuds and tend to be a little muddy/ bass heavy its kinda a running theme. But opera five do use three drivers for different frequencies...

[@Fredo.heavyy]

Those 3 all sound really great, if you did a “blind” test I’d say Opera 05. That being said Tozo Golden X1 is best option between the 3, all around fit, EQ, sound and price.

[@Bankroll1223]

@@Fredo.heavyy but ''earbuds are like pokemon: you just gotta catch em all''-wise youtuber

[@etlahetlah]

@@Fredo.heavyy thanks, will try them!

[@nskbhatia1]

Love the az80’s! For me, it’s the az80’s, jabras, and the Bose.

[@kingarthur4419]

I’ve got the Momentum 3 and I have absolutely no problems at all with them. And they sound great. Wider frequency spectrum than the Technics. But hey, that’s just my opinion and ears.

[@Bankroll1223]

My dream buds 😌

[@canerdogan6432]

my momentum 3's left battery dead after 3 months later, now i am using technics az80 and i could say that az80's clartiy and anc much better senheiser but it's better to check sennheiser mwt4 anyway

[@Bankroll1223]

@@canerdogan6432 damn didnt know the mom 3s came with problems like this...gotta be careful

[@Bankroll1223]

Other yters mentioned this also

[@canerdogan6432]

Sennheiser apologized officially and they are upgrading with new model

[@GriffXJ]

I've been teetering on this decision. I was stuck between the MTW4 and AZ80s, the MTW4 have the negative of possible QC issues and the AZ80 allegedly distort some guitar sounds when listening to rock/metal (the main music I listen to) but some others have said both of those issues are a bit conflated... I've finally decided to get the AZ80s, if i don't like them I'll return them for the MTW4. I've seen some complaints about the AZ80 having one earbud go muffled and needing a return (glue for mesh coming loose), but it seems like it's not a widespread concern.

[@ddkim619]

Out of the top 6, which do you reach for the most as a daily driver?

[@Fredo.heavyy]

Sony XM5 w/ silicone tips kzbin.info/www/bejne/g52Vf5mcrJyCpbMsi=DMqbrlG96W3U22am

[@DLiciousLim]

If nothing else I think QC from ALL these manufacturers is trash. I have the Bose, Sony, Technics, Airpods, Sennheisers, and Nothings and the only ones that do not glitch or drop connectivity are the Bose, Airpods, and Nothings which is different than Fredo's findings. I don't think he is wrong, I just think this means companies do not give af and put out inconsistent trash to the consumer. I do end up using the Bose the most because they have the best ANC and are comfortable for me (but only for 2 hours max). In any case good overview and video my guy. Any chance you will review IEMs?

[@chuazhenlun]

i am on apple ecosystem, would you suggest airpod pro 2 or AZ-80?

[@Fredo.heavyy]

What do you use currently?

[@reklovjj]

Not bad and finally you’ve tried Between 3ANC! In fact that’s where you failed to be accurate in your ranking. 3ANC are top 3/5 if you really are objective and honest (word you’re using..). So take more time with them and come back.

[@seanarmao7385]

I had the xm5 but left ear bud kept falling out. Loved everything about it other than that. Returned and bought AZ80. They fit great sound good but just not as loud. I mostly play golf in them and use at work sometimes. Not sure if I should just order tips and get sony back

[@TheSecurityAgency]

It would be very useful to have a secure fit rating for running and weightlifting. My use case scenario is running outdoors, weightlifting indoors and on an airplane, no other use case scenarios for me. I'm certainly not alone.

[@Fredo.heavyy]

I agree, what do you use currently? I do all those activities successfully with the AZ80.

[@otoshi1010]

lol, I did the exact same thing but with xm4 and az60 tips, changing them back when they first came out in 2021 really did make the xm4s a lot better. Unfortunately my xm4s later suffer from battery issues for the right ear bud that only last like 1 hour now.

[@patriotefrancethefirst4339]

Hi bro, why do u never talk about about Bang&Olufsen tws as Beoplay Ex?. They sound so great.

[@coltongates7397]

New Sanwear earbuds look incredible and sound very promising, would love to hear your thoughts on them

[@HangoverThought]

where is the Noble Fokus Prestige while we talking about premium segment..

[@Fredo.heavyy]

"consumer" premium I'm woefully un-qualified to consider myself an audiophile

[@grego15]

When it comes to sound quality how do the Status Between 3anc compare to the earbuds in this video?

[@Fredo.heavyy]

Honestly status buds are kinda in their own league when it comes to sound. Some people either really love it or really hate them doe.

[@TheDigitalcrack]

Great job dude...this stuff takes time and effort. Regardless if I agree or not ...respect is due to you dude

[@JoePolice]

U nailed it man.

[@42yoder]

You may consider adding some of the upper tier JBLs to your list.

[@soyyo5260]

Which are the tips that you bought for the WF-1000XM5s? I like the earbuds, but they fall off my ear frequently. Plus the foam gets really dirty, which I really dislike and makes me not want to use them.

[@Fredo.heavyy]

I’m using the tips from the Technics AZ80 but these are the ones I recommend www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5HBBTW7/ref=sspa_mw_detail_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9kZXRhaWwp13NParams#aw-udpv3-customer-reviews_feature_div

[@soyyo5260]

@@Fredo.heavyy Thanks!

[@soyyo5260]

@@Fredo.heavyy Thanks. I wanted to let you know I bought them for both AirPods Pro and the Sonys. These are fantastic. I’m surprised how well they fit my ears. I feel like I bought 2 new pairs of earbuds. I honestly wasn’t using much the Sonys because I don’t like how they end up getting dirty and grimy (plus they would routinely fall off my ears). The sound is great. As with the AirPods, noise cancelling for me with them has incredibly improved. What a great find. Thanks again!

[@attilab.2818]

@@Fredo.heavyy I consider to return the AZ80s because there is no stock tips available to order from their website and their customer support doesn't seem to be great. I don't like 3rd party tips and experiments so I might keep my Bose QC Ultras instead. Soundwise they're pretty much on par for me but on the other hand hate the constant stuttering and audio cut outs and the only way to stop this is uninstalling the Bose app or removing the earbuds from the app once everything is set up. In this way, all of my connectivity issues disappear but when I purchased the QC Ultras, the price included the app as well. Though choice.

[@seanarmao7385]

I had the xm5 but left ear bud kept falling out. Loved everything about it other than that. Returned and bought AZ80. They fit great sound good but just not as loud. I mostly play golf in them and use at work sometimes. Not sure if I should just order tips and get sony back

[@stanzapalny2123]

Where did Denon Perl Pro go?

[@Fredo.heavyy]

I skipped those.

[@noidea796]

I got the jabra 10 instead of the technics. I regret it slightly every day. I thought the technics would be too heavy for workouts like pylometrics and running

[@Fredo.heavyy]

What color did you get them in?

[@joemacch6284]

Love the Senn 4. Great work on this vid. I may give the Technics a shot but the Toto’s must come first. Thx

[@angelreygiraldo1307]

Where is Denon PearL Pro?

[@andreitudose3838]

the btween pro buds should have been in this review, that triple driver system is something else...

[@raymondcheng6444]

I just wish Apple let you customise the ANC level for the Airpod pros 2

[@Stingthehedgehog]

I scored the Technic az80s for only $200 seemed like a steal

[@alanjones4333]

Clear real time advice, thank you.

[@ilhanschen]

I have had seriously bad experience with Jabra (sorry Jabra but no more Jabra products for me, never). Sony design is (feels) uncomfortable. Bose might be good at ANC but is it really worth it for its price? Also Sony and Bose battery time is under the optimum level. For me there is only one winner, overall, and it is Technics AZ80 despite the price tag. I have made my decision already, not after this video, just trying to save money for it :)) Great video btw. Thanks!

[@volthndsa2005]

Sony vs az80, which has stronger ANC?

[@MC_Shaheen1]

Sony

[@MC_Shaheen1]

But of course both Japs

[@MC_Shaheen1]

Sony

[@attilab.2818]

@@MC_Shaheen1 Technics AZ80

[@HorizonVisionaries]

Where you been

[@Fredo.heavyy]

I’ve got so much content to drop, was just busy moving 😅

[@ahmedsalah-jb9ov]

Try denon perl pro... One word perfection

[@xolariicbass3750]

1:25 lmao💀 understandable…

[@havok1534]

MTW 4 KİNG

[@saurabhjangir9874]

Did you tried mtw 4?

[@tristan6967]

Apple user here and while I think the user experience of the APP is second to none, I would never be able to pick them over the AZ80s. The sound quality of the APP is just inferior in every way and it's completely unacceptable to not have custom EQ at their price point. I will say that the ANC on the APP is top tier though.

[@joerobinnettebiden4723]

Did you try to adjust sound in the setting before?

[@tristan6967]

@@joerobinnettebiden4723 yep. I bought both the APP2s and the AZ80s at the same time so I could compare them. Clearly the APPs went back😂

[@canerdogan6432]

Better to stay away from sennheiser mtw3 due to battery issues, i heard very good views about sennheiser mtw4 which my mtw3 has been changed for free and not received yet, at that time i got the technics az80 and the one of the best desing, very comfy, anc awesome, sound clarity as well. By the way i have tried master&dynamics mw08, it was awfull, noise leaking and easly hearable from outside, anc is awful like there is no anc at all, also had the buzzing sound issue, just stay away from luxury brand. Sony looks solid, cant complain about it, well sony, sennheiser and technics are the only options for those has budget more than 150 usd

[@Dima-dc5mf]

Hey, friend! I have a similar story to yours. Last week, my right bud on MTW3 died, I was thinking of trying AZ80. How does the sound on comparison to the MTW3? And how are the mics on the calls?

[@canerdogan6432]

@@Dima-dc5mf sound is more dynamic, more pure and can listen most detailed way. Loud is similiar with mtw3 but mtw3’s anc is a little better. The connection response and speed is better than mtw3, the mic is same level which is not so good

[@Dima-dc5mf]

@canerdogan6432 thanks!

[@attilab.2818]

@@canerdogan6432 Maybe the MTW3's ANC is better but the AZ80s ANC is definitely better than the MTW4s.

[@kevinbranch857]

Forgot to mention, love the reviews on this channel. He's the best.

[@mdrafiqul2898]

Jabra 10 is selling for 150 euros in Amazon.

[@OoSysteM0fADownoO]

Brother, you are testing earbuds ... with an iPhone. Lol. iPhone doesnt even support AptX or LDAC, which are the best codecs. This is what separates the MTW4 from the Jabras for example in sound quality. The Jabras only have AAC, while the MTW4 have AptX lossless. Night and day. How can you review earbuds and never talk about codecs is beyond me...

[@Fredo.heavyy]

You are correct, I could be doing more through review and covering codec (AptX, LDAC, etc) There’s a lot of channels doing that already, so I’ll stick to iPhone niches and focus on comfort and usability for now. What android device do you use/recommend?

[@ttube111]

The Bozo Ultra

[@attilab.2818]

Codecs don't make such a dramatic difference, like people think.

[@ttube111]

@@attilab.2818 they do. Try Bose Ultra or Sennheiser with iPhone, Samsung which have no aptx. Then with a OnePlus or Xiaomi. It's night and day.

[@OoSysteM0fADownoO]

@@attilab.2818 I tried Technics AZ80 with AAC and then again with LDAC and there is a huge difference, especially when using .flac files.

[@Luke_0]

The only 1 missing is the Beoplay EX

[@Ex.zed.]

Denon PerL Pro!

[@Prxyshj]

Sennheiser TWS4 and Master Dynamic MW09 both have a major problem with their multipoint connectivity that no reviewers talk about. They will pair multipoint and your music will work, but their app only will pair on the first device you pair with. You can’t access the app on your two paired devices - for some reason the second device’s app will not find the earbuds even though the device is paired up. Very frustrating. Weirdly all the cheap brands like Anker get this right. And of course Apple is flawless on pairing.

[@stevebuscemi6]

Master and Dynamic earbuds are better than all of those

[@Fredo.heavyy]

I contacted them and they weren’t interested in being included in the comparison.

[@stevebuscemi6]

The MW09 earbuds

[@football_prediction]

Best reviewer ever🎉🎉🎉

[@etlahetlah]

Bose noise cancelling is awful. Loud hiss and technical noise in the left bud is not compensated by the large amount they can cancel the other noise.

[@Bankroll1223]

Wow it is?? The qc ultra??

[@Prxyshj]

The Bose NC and Sony NC are way ahead of the rest. My Sennheiser TWS4 and Master Dynamic MW09 are awful by comparison. The MW09 barely covers noise and the Sennheiser has hissing and is less effective than Bose and Sony.

[@Bankroll1223]

@@Prxyshj i agree completely the rankings from other youtubers dont lie

[@sathira_anuk5179]

Nope

[@IMHO88-dm1xf]

The hiss in mine comes and goes, it's not constant. But there's no hiss when you play music, even at the lowest volume settings!! 💯 The ANC is the best - fact!!

[@maximusjoseppi5904]

Imagine being an apple user 🤣☠️ The Bose are trash because they have ridiculous connectivity issues constantly and glitch out all the time. Tw4s sound amazing with the personalized sound profile but sacrifice a full powerful sound for intricate detail I don't care about. Jabras are just so epic.. so comfortable with powerful full sound and great ANC. I'm a bodybuilder and I sprint in them without issue but everyone is different. They're also often on sale for $200 while outperforming the $300 buds in every category except transparency mode. Az80s are good but they're huge. I just prefer the comfort and fit and button control on the Jabras. I hate the xm5s, overrated like Bose. I'd say jabra-tw4s-az80. Solid review/overview

[@attilab.2818]

All of the connectivity issues disappear if you uninstall the Bose app or remove the buds from the app, once everything is set up.

[@ric.e214]

B&O EX kill all of those. Their software is better at connecting than Sony MX5 and SM4. Sound and sub bass are on another level too.

[@Fredo.heavyy]

Bower and Wilkins Pi8 are my top pick rn

[@ric.e214]

@@Fredo.heavyy oh yeah the Pi8 are very amazing

[@Patrickmathieu0482]

Aa someone who think that other youtubers are crap and get paid by companies to review their products, i think you miss some big name for "premium" earbuds !!! Where is the devialet gemini ii? Noble fokus mystique? Status audio between 3 anc? B&O EX?!?!?! Those one are the best by far !!!!! Where is the svanar?!?! So, i think you need to listen to those i mentionned, because they are far superior to the az80

[@Fredo.heavyy]

You're not wrong, this is more of a "consumer" premium earbuds review. In the future I might consider those other audiophile options.

[@Patrickmathieu0482]

​@@Fredo.heavyybut hey, i am listening to your videos and WOW, i must admit that your channel is AWESOME !!!! Bravo sir, i subscribed !!! Honestly sir, i have over 100 earbuds and over 60 headphones over the ear. BUT i never bought sony's products 😂😂 i hate them ! If you compare the xm5 earbuds with the sennheiser momemtum 4 tws, which one gives you the best bass (disco bass, tight bass)? I am welling to buy them if they deliver awesome bass. I listen to heavy metal and alternative. I tried to use iems with dac amp in the gym (i am a well known powerlifter here in Quebec city),but it was a terrible adventure with wires !!! But for sound quality, wow, no wireless earbuds come close to iems.