Month: August 2022

Sony introduces HT-A3000 Soundbar

Sony today announced the HT-A3000 soundbar, delivering an acclaimed 360 Spatial Sound experience ideal for a wide range of customers, that puts you at the heart of your favourite movies and music. Sony Europe also confirms the availability of its highly anticipated HT-A5000 soundbar.

Surround sound at your fingertips

The HT-A3000 features 3.1 channels, three front speakers including a dedicated centre speaker for clear dialogue, and a built-in dual subwoofer for deep bass. Coupled with Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force PRO Front Surround, the A3000 creates virtual surround sound that comes from multiple dimensions so you can fully enjoy the thrill of Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X®.

360 Spatial Sound Mapping

The A3000 gives you access to Sony’s revolutionary 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology when connected to Sony’s wireless rear speakers SA-RS5 and SA-RS3S.

With 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology, you can feel sound from every direction and distance. Sound Field Optimisation uses built-in microphones to ingeniously measure the relative height and position of the soundbar and rear speakers. Based on positional information, it then creates multiple phantom speakers by synthesising sound waves. Thanks to this technology, Sony’s wide spatial sound field fills every part of the room, immersing everyone present.

Optional speakers, your way

Adding an optional wireless subwoofer that handles low frequencies allows the system to reproduce sound with greater impact and power than before. Two models are available, designed to bring out deeper bass, more vocal clarity, and extra fidelity in all types of audio content.

You can add the SA-SW5 subwoofer with 300W of deep, rich bass from a 180mm driver with passive radiator or, opt for the SA-SW3 subwoofer with 200W of sound from a compact bass reflex subwoofer with a 160mm driver.

To take your home cinema experience to new heights, add the SA-RS5 wireless rear speakers with a total 180W of wider surround sound. Featuring up-firing speakers, the SA-RS5 creates richer and more immersive 360 Spatial Sound as well as built-in battery power or, opt for the SA-RS3S wireless rear speakers with a total 100W.

Best with Sony TVs

The A3000 allows you to enhance your home cinema experience further by pairing with compatible BRAVIA XR TVs. Using the Acoustic Center Sync[5] feature, both the soundbar and BRAVIA XR TV become the centre speaker in the home cinema system. Action and sound become precisely aligned, creating complete immersion. You’ll even hear dialogue from exactly where the character is standing in the scene.

Additionally, Acoustic Center Sync works together with the 360 Spatial Sound Mapping setup to deliver a clearer dialogue and more immersive viewing experience than ever before.

Stream your favourite tracks

With the A3000, your music truly comes to life. You can discover a new way of listening with 360 Reality Audio[6] that offers an incredibly immersive live concert or studio session experience. You can also enjoy 360 Reality Audio on Amazon Music HD, nugs.net and TIDAL.

On the A3000 you can easily access popular music services like Spotify and stream all your favourite albums and playlists using Chromecast, Spotify Connect™ or Apple AirPlay 2. You can also stream wirelessly from your smartphone with Bluetooth🄬 technology or use the built-in Wi-Fi to stream music from your own devices.

The A3000 features DSEE Extreme™, which uses Edge-AI to allow for real-time restoration of all your compressed digital music files. This ensures you can restore the high-range sound that is lost in compression for a richer, more complete listening experience.

Voice control

The soundbar works with Google-assistant with Chromecast built-in or Amazon Alexa enabled devices. Just add the A3000 to your speaker group using the Google Home app to start playing music, change the volume or many other functions using just your voice.

Sleek design

The A3000 and optional speakers have been designed under a common Omnidirectional Block concept. Its sophisticated rounded edges represent a single solid block providing wide-spreading sound, while the combination of rich material textures emphasise an affinity with any living room environment.

Easy connection

The A3000 is almost ready to go straight out of the box. Simply connect to your TV using the HDMI eARC connection and power on. With USB, optical in, as well as HDMI out (eARC) and S-CENTER OUT for compatible BRAVIA TVs, you have all the connections you need to enjoy a breath-taking surround sound experience.

Pricing and availability

The A3000 will be priced at approximately €699/￡599 and is available in Europe from October 2022.

Iconic beauty meets acoustic superiority in the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8

Stylish, sustainable, and supremely acoustically engineered, the new Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 represents the pinnacle of home portable speakers. The latest in the iconic Onyx Studio line of premium Bluetooth speakers, the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 is elegantly crafted with sustainable materials and underpinned by the uncompromising audio quality the brand is renowned for. Enjoy room-filling sound whether you’re listening to your favourite playlist or attending crystal-clear conference calls.

Made with recycled plastic, the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 also features speaker grille fabric woven from recycled polyester yarn. Consistent with the brand’s commitment to more sustainable practices, the product packaging meets FSC-certified standards for responsible forest management and paper use, and FSC-certified paper-based packaging is printed with eco-friendly soy ink. Make a beautiful impact on your everyday life while reducing your impact on the planet with the Harman
Kardon Onyx Studio 8.

Crafted with Harman Kardon’s unrivalled audio expertise, the single 120mm woofer and twin 20mm tweeter design produces outstanding performance, with 8 hours of battery life ensuring you never miss a beat. Use the sleek, anodised aluminium handle to carry stunning stereo sound with you, anywhere.

For an even more personalised experience, the Onyx Studio 8 automatically calibrates itself for the best sound when you move the speaker from one room to another. Easily pair two devices with Bluetooth and take turns playing favourite tracks, or wirelessly pair two Onyx Studio 8 speakers together for a wider, more detailed stereo sound experience.

Crafted for calls as well as music, the dual microphone design ensures far-field voice clarity, liberating you to enjoy crystal clear hands-free calls from practically anywhere in the room. “The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 marks a step change in our design and manufacturing at Harman Kardon. On the surface it may look like the latest iteration of our beautifully crafted Onyx Studio product line, however the switch to using recycled plastic and our paper-based packaging demonstrates our commitment to reducing the impact of our products on the environment without making any compromises on the quality and performance of our products,” said Dave Rogers, President, HARMAN Lifestyle Division.
Available in 3 colours (black, champagne and dark blue), the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 is
available from late October 2022 for £249.

JBL Bar 1000 the flagship of four new Dolby Atmos JBL soundbars

Be immersed in 3D surround sound with JBL’s latest soundbar launches, including the feature-packed JBL Bar 1000. A true home cinema experience without wires, the 7.1.4 channel JBL Bar 1000 uses four up-firing drivers to envelop you in a sphere of Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X 3D surround sound. The JBL Bar 300, JBL Bar 500 and JBL Bar 800 join the JBL Bar 1000 to complete the all-new JBL Bar Series.

Be in the centre of the action as the JBL Bar 1000, with its detachable wireless surround speakers and 10’’ wireless subwoofer, invite you to experience movies, games and music like never before.
Just place the two detachable battery-powered surround speakers behind you and get swept away in amazing audio, free from wires or extra power connections. In addition to HARMAN’s unique MultiBeam™ technology, the JBL Bar 1000’s four up-firing drivers create realistic, accurate height effects for true Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X 3D surround sound.

Never miss a word of dialogue, even when the surround effects are at their peak. All four of the new soundbars feature PureVoice technology, using JBL’s unique algorithm to optimise voice clarity so you can follow even the most complex plot.
For those looking for a smaller setup without compromising on sound, the JBL Bar 800 is a worthy alternative. Like the JBL Bar 1000, the JBL Bar 800 has detachable wireless surround speakers, using two up-firing drivers to create real height for Dolby Atmos® 3D surround sound that goes above and beyond. The 10’’ subwoofer creates an immersive cinematic experience that can be personalised to suit any movie, game or playlist through the JBL One app.

The JBL Bar 500 brings movies to life with MultiBeam™, Dolby Atmos® 3D surround sound, and thrilling bass from the wireless 10″ subwoofer, while the JBL Bar 300 is a compact, all-in-one MultiBeam TM and Dolby Atmos® powered solution for those looking for extraordinary 3D sound and to save on space.

The JBL One app lets you set up easily and browse integrated music platforms to find your new favourite song. Plus, fully customisable EQ settings make for a personalised listening experience. Enhanced connectivity and effortless control. Simply link any of the new JBL Bar range with your voice assistant-enabled device and you can instantly ask Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri to stream all your favourite music to the soundbar. Each of the new soundbars also allow access to over 300
online music streaming services through AirPlay 2, Alexa MRM and Chromecast built-in™. Enjoy all your favourite audio content, Internet radio, and podcasts in high definition.

“The entire new JBL Bar range is truly taking the bar to the next level; however it is the JBL Bar 1000 that stands out for me. To pack this many features, drivers and the resulting jaw-dropping acoustic performance into one slim, easy-to-use soundbar is an incredible feature and I am proud of our team for delivering such a product.” said Dave Rogers, President, HARMAN Lifestyle Division.
The new additions to the Bar Series will be available at jbl.com starting from October 2022.

Availability Oct 2022 Oct 2022 Sept 2022 Sept 2022
Price £999.99 £799.99 £499.99 £349.99

Smart innovation meets ultimate high-fidelity audio with the new JBL Tour PRO 2 True Wireless and Tour ONE M2 headphones

JBL launches its most powerful and feature-rich headphones yet – meet the JBL Tour PRO 2 True Wireless Earbuds and the JBL Tour ONE M2 headphones. The latest additions to the JBL Tour line-up push performance to the next level with a smart, seamless user experience and superior audio, including immersive JBL Spatial Sound and the first true wireless
earbuds to be encased in JBL’s innovative smart case.

JBL Tour PRO 2 launches with the world’s first smart charging case. Transform your TWS experience beyond audio – just tap the 1.45” LED touch display to manage your music, customise your earbuds, receive calls, messages and social media notifications in real time without touching your phone. Enjoy simplified navigation and customisation without the need to take out your phone or open the JBL Headphones app – the Tour PRO 2 smart charging case connects you to the things that
matter most.

Built for productivity, designed to inspire. Optimise ANC performance by taking the Ear Canal Test in a noisy environment, then relax in pure silence as the software does the rest. If you need to take a call, the 6 mic design guarantees crystal clear audio – with the JBL Tour PRO 2, you’ll sound as good as you look.

Outperforming the competition and JBL’s own previous headphones, the JBL Tour ONE M2 combines JBL’s best-ever hybrid True Adaptive ANC with JBL Pro-tuned drivers to fill your ears with only the best sound whether on-the-go, at work or at home. True Adaptive ANC technology automatically adjusts to the surroundings in real time, eliminating distractions and maximising your listening experience. Advanced built-in voice recognition reacts to your voice, pauses music and enables Ambient Aware. Ready to get back to it? Your music and JBL’s next level True Adaptive ANC automatically resume once the conversation is over.
With up to 50 hours of playtime, or 30 hours with ANC activated, they’ll outlast even the longest trip.

JBL Tour One M2 headphones – techbuzzireland

Forgot to charge and need to dash? Fast charge means 10 minutes plugged in and you’ll have 5 hours of legendary JBL Pro Sound. Set up a customised hearing profile with Harman’s advanced Personi-Fi 2.0 for the ultimate personalised sound performance. “We are delighted to introduce the latest JBL Tour line up – the JBL Tour PRO 2 and the JBL Tour ONE M2. Our JBL Tour products are always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in headphones, and our two new products are packed with innovative technologies. I am delighted with what we have created, particularly the smart charging case of the JBL Tour PRO 2. In our pursuit of new user-centric features, we haven’t ignored the essentials, however, we continue to elevate the
audio experience.” said Dave Rogers, President, HARMAN Lifestyle Division.

The JBL Tour PRO 2 and the JBL Tour ONE M2 will be available in Black and Champagne from
January 2023 on uk.jbl.com for £220 and £279.99 respectively.

Features of the JBL Tour PRO 2: as seen in feature image
● True adaptive noise cancelling with customisable ANC and ambient sound
● 10mm dynamic drivers powered by legendary JBL PRO sound
● Customisable sound experience with Personi-fi 2.0
● Immersive JBL Spatial Sound
● 40 hours total music playback (10 hours in the earbuds with a further 30 in the case)
● 6-mic perfect calls with VoiceAware

● Bluetooth 5.3 LE audio compatible
● Oval Tube design with multiple ear tip sizes for comfort, performance and the perfect seal

Features of the JBL Tour ONE M2:
● True adaptive noise cancelling with customisable ANC and ambient sound
● 40mm dynamic drivers tuned by legendary JBL PRO sound
● Customisable sound experience with Personi-fi 2.0
● 4-mic superior calls with VoiceAware
● Immersive JBL Spatial Sound
● Up to 50 hours total music playback (30 hours with ANC activated)
● Bluetooth 5.3 LE audio compatible
● Comfortable, compact, foldable design and just 268g in weight

JBL welcomes the JBL Go 3 Eco and Clip 4 Eco to the stage

New innovative eco-friendly design. Same rich JBL Pro Sound performance. The two portable favourites from JBL now deliver great sound and features, sustainably. Created using 90% PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) plastic for the main construction with 100% recycled fabric on the speaker grille, the new portables also arrive in JBL’s most sustainable packaging yet. The new innovative eco-friendly design significantly reduces the amount of virgin plastic being used which not only reduces waste plastic, but also the overall carbon footprint of the product.]

The pocket-size JBL Go 3 Eco is the ultra-portable speaker in the JBL range. Power it up and prepare to be surprised. This mini speaker plays on for five hours on one charge, delivering rich JBL Pro Sound and punchy bass. At the beach or in the park, the IP67 waterproof and dustproof JBL Go 3 Eco never fails to set the stage for fun. The compact JBL Clip 4 Eco packs 10 hours of playtime and big bass performance into a compact and convenient speaker. The integrated carabiner clip can take whatever life throws at it, so hook it onto a backpack or bike as the Clip 4 Eco supplies the soundtrack for your adventures.

JBL Clip 4 eco – techbuzzireland

“Our new JBL Go 3 Eco and Clip 4 Eco portable speakers are designed with the listener and environment in mind. They deliver the JBL Pro Sound performance that our customers come to expect but from a product with a significantly reduced impact on the world. The circular economy is essential for the future of the planet but the quality of the products we produce must be maintained, and these new speakers are built to be enjoyed and to last.” said Dave Rogers, President, HARMAN Lifestyle Division.

The JBL Go 3 Eco and JBL Clip 4 Eco will be available in Forest Green, Ocean Blue and Cloud White from December 2022 on uk.jbl.com for £34.99 and £49.99 respectively.

Features of the JBL Go 3 Eco: as seen in header image

● Rich JBL Pro Sound
● Built with 90% PCR plastic and 100% recycled fabric on the speaker grille
● 5 hours of playtime
● IP67 water and dustproof rating
● Bluetooth 5.1
● USB-C charging
● Packaged in JBL’s latest eco-friendly FSC-certified paper-based packaging and printed with soy ink

Features of the JBL Clip 4 Eco:
● Rich JBL Pro Sound
● Built with 90% PCR plastic and 100% recycled fabric on the speaker grille
● 10 hours of playtime
● IP67 water and dustproof rating
● Bluetooth 5.1
● USB-C charging
● Packaged in JBL’s latest eco-friendly FSC-certified paper-based packaging and printed with soy ink

American Football analytics company Pro Football Focus targets European expansion

US Football Analytics company providing game and player insights to NFL and NCAA teams, Pro Football Focus (PFF) today announced its expansion into Europe with a diversification of its core products to service the US & European soccer market with its first club-focused product slated to launch next month.

This The development of a suite of soccer products will is expected to create 21 remote full time and 175 seasonal analyst roles in Ireland over the next three years.

Founded in the UK in 2009, PFF analyses player performance, ranks/grades players and assesses overall team performance. These insights can be accessed by customers through though a subscription-based platform.  In 2011, PFF began providing customised customized data monitoring services for three NFL teams.

PFF now supplies data for all 32 NFL teams, more than 100 NCAA football teams and seven CFL teams. Other notable customers include NBC Sports, CBS Sports, Fox Sports and EA Sports.

The European launch follows the Aer Lingus Classic between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Nebraska Cornhuskers, both clients of PFF, at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

The decision to establish an operation in Ireland was primarily driven by the availability of talent and the flourishing sports tech ecosystem here.

Tanaiste and Minister for Enterprise Trade & Employment Leo Varadkar said: “Pro Football Focus is a really welcome addition to the growing sports tech sector in Ireland. These are exciting and interesting roles in software development, data collection and analysis in an international sports analytics company. I’m particularly pleased to see the company provide remote working opportunities – it’s important to give employees the option, where possible and the Government is putting in place the infrastructure to support that choice. It also allows PFF to recruit from a rich talent pool, across the entire country. I wish the team at PFF the very best with this expansion.”

Recruitment for a number of full time and seasonal roles is now underway.  To explore opportunities with PFF, visit https://www.pff.com/jobs

Nate Gerstle, GM Soccer Operations at PFF said: “Ireland will play a key role in PFF’s expansion into the beautiful game. Its strategic location, the availability of skilled labour, and rich history of achievements in science and technology are among the many reasons why our management team chose Ireland. To say nothing of the fact that the environment is simply welcoming; Ireland is encouraging PFF’s success, and our team wants to return that success in-kind.”

Mary Buckley, Executive Director, IDA Ireland said: “PFF’s decision to have a European presence in Ireland, is welcome news. A household name in the US, PFF is a significant addition to Ireland’s emerging sports tech cluster.  I’d like to wish the team every success with this expansion.”

Top technologies in 2022

Technology continues its unstoppable innovation, bringing new solutions to society. Perhaps some of them, as is the case of the metaverse, are not so important or socially relevant. However, in other cases we can find technologies that can have an application that can bring a lot to society, especially in certain countries, as is the case of Blockchain technology.

Metaverse

Many people may wonder what the metaverse can really contribute to people’s lives. In the opinion of many experts, perhaps little. What they can do is change the way we enjoy some experiences or perhaps envelop them with new sensations. For example, there are websites that claim that the metaverse will play an important role in casino games and the like. For example, being able to simulate the presence of the player in a real casino room, being able to enjoy from the comfort of your home the feeling of being in the gaming room of the best casinos in the world. For example, you will be able to visit and play at the tables of the Monte Carlo casino from the sofa of your home.

Some media also point to the possibility that we can have much more immersive distance learning experiences similar to a traditional classroom with physical presence and direct contact between student and teacher. In fact, online education can undergo a great evolution if it can fit well within an educational metaverse. Being able to ask questions to the teacher in real time in a much closer way than by a simple video call can make some trainings that are developed within the metaverse increase the quality and above all the knowledge that the student can obtain.

Blockchain

As for blockchain, large projects of great social significance have been generated within it. Blockchain technology should not be confused with cryptocurrencies, as they do not necessarily go together. Cryptocurrencies use blockchain technology, but they are not the same thing. For example, some of the most innovative projects using blockchain technology allow the donations that countries and individuals give to developing countries to be traced and, in a transparent way, it can be seen what that money is spent on and in whose hands it goes. This is something that can contribute to overcome the inequality that exists between many third world countries and more developed countries, since having the possibility of controlling and verifying what the donations are destined to, many more people may want to contribute to these countries without fearing that the money ends up diverted to the accounts of corrupt politicians in these less developed countries. In addition, the NGOs that may receive the funds will have full traceability of the money, being able to be transparent with their donors at all times.

In this aspect there are numerous social projects or projects of social interest that can be developed on the Blockchain, although few end up coming to fruition. In many cases, large sums of money are needed to finance the project, so they need to obtain funding and these times are not very good in that aspect, as many venture capital funds have stopped investing in companies that are not profitable and can offer a return on their investment in the short term, due to the crisis we are experiencing globally at the moment.

Artificial Intelligence

Undoubtedly the best example of the evolution of technology. This year there has even been news about the possible or theoretical consciousness that some artificial intelligences could have of themselves. However, artificial intelligence is something that will help many sectors in the coming years. One sector where a lot of work is being done with artificial intelligence is in the healthcare sector, where it is expected that artificial intelligence could help save many lives with artificial intelligence-based treatments and diagnoses in order to always do what is optimal for the patient.

Google even offers training on artificial intelligence so that users and developers can contribute to the ecosystem and take artificial intelligence to a new level where it can really have a great impact in favor of society in many different areas.

Ørsted announces acquisition of its first solar project in Ireland

Leading global renewable energy company Ørsted has today announced the acquisition of its first Irish solar project, in an agreement with renewable energy developer Terra Solar. This acquisition is a strategic first step in Ørsted’s commitment to multi-technology deployment in Ireland across a variety of renewable energy sources.

The acquisition of the Ballinrea solar project, located between Carrigaline and Cork City, will power up to 16,000 homes. With construction due to begin in 2024, the Ballinrea Solar Farm is expected to be operational by 2025 and will add a further 65MW of solar to Ørsted’s global goal of 17.5GW of onshore renewables by 2030. Ranked the world’s most sustainable energy company*, Ørsted’s Irish headquarters are based in Cork City, where it employs 90 people.

Kieran White, Vice President, Ørsted Europe Onshore said: “For Ireland to ensure energy resilience and deliver its 2030 energy targets, it is essential that multiple technologies are delivered in tandem, from solar and onshore wind to offshore wind and storage. This is a key priority for Ørsted, both in Ireland and overseas. Projects such as Ballinrea pave the way, but significant investment in our electricity grid is required to match the ambition of Government targets, continue the push to net zero and ensure energy security long-term.”

“The Ballinrea Solar Farm will make a meaningful contribution to Ireland’s national energy target of 80% renewables by 2030 as well as to the Government’s new 5.5GW solar target. It will also enhance the climate neutrality of the region by generating power for 16,000 homes, which is also the number of new homes planned to be built in the city between now and 2028.” 

The transaction marks a significant milestone for Ørsted following the acquisition of the Brookfield Renewable Ireland business in June 2021.

Concluding, Mr White added: “We are continuing to invest in our Cork-based team and development projects to grow our existing Irish operational asset base of 327MW. As well as the cost and security of energy, the ever-present climate crisis has never been more acute. It is essential that Government and stakeholders continue to work collaboratively with industry to ensure that it can deliver environmentally, socially and economically for Ireland. Issues such as long planning, licencing and judicial timelines, and access to adequate grid infrastructure continue to hold the renewable sector back.” 

Tech Review – Pixel Buds Pro

Ok so I have spent some time now with the Pixel Buds Ppro and did not rush out a review just three days after getting them as it would be unjust and just lies being honest to get an honest opinion too, I also was hoping the full EQ suite would arrive by now but it has not but when that update does drop I will be back with more and frankly being a pair or PRO earbuds this should have been included at launch but it is what it is and that’s how things go in the tech world.

I did give a first impressions when the review embargo was lifted but as mentioned not enough time and since then my thoughts are even better again minus that EQ update having said that you could get away with even using it the earbuds are that good, coming in at the price they do some might feel short changed but having used the pixel buds now from their inception shortchanged is not the word I would use at all but again they are on the higher side with price, there is other manufacturers out there that do charge more and give less for your hard earned cash.

We are not going down this road either “are they worth buying” clickbait like with any review and just tell you how it is and that is it and that is how we always operate and the same applies for our video review below where we have a look at them in our hands and get some real context.

The case and battery

The case is slightly larger as seen in the unboxing unless I need my eyes tested which is still fine I love the design though and it feels like a pebble in the hand and comes with wireless charging too which for me is great, the snap close lids seems sturdy too and should not open and the earbuds should not fall out regardless as the magnet is strong. If you do not like wireless charging you should also note that just 5 mins charge from a main will give you up to one hour. For the most they live up to expectation and what the manufacturers claims but knock off around 30-45 mins with max volume and ANC for the total time which is 7 hours.

Size and fit 

So as in the unboxing nothing has changed here they are larger than before missing the wing tips but do not protrude too much either, people may be used to the smaller mint type shaped pixel buds A series which are still a cool pair of earbuds today but these fit well and will not fall out either they remain secure and stay put.

The app

The app is great once again and has all the features expected bar the full EQ suite at the time of writing this review it has plenty to play around with and lots of goodies pack inside and again you have got the option to find them if lost and they can be rang if required as they do often get misplaced around the house especially if you have kids. Connection is super fast as you will see in the video review too which is great..

Also in the app you have got your battery levels google assistant touch controls which are swipes/gestures single double or triple taps and touch and hold though the latter is for the Assistant which can be also customised to toggle active noise control on the left or right side. Overall the mentioned controls all worked really well for me during the test run.

Yes you have got ANC which has improved you have also got transparency and Off and again all worked well for me, the ANC is really good this time around however everyone’s ears are different but they are up there with well know ANC earbuds.

The sound 

The most important bit but I still think there is better to come with the full EQ suite being honest and this did happen before with a previous pair and as is they do a great job, to simply it they are well balanced with a little bass but I do think they could be louder however that is more a personal preference but nonetheless decently loud and these are powered by custom 11mm drivers.

HIghs lows and mids are fine too and for music movies and more you will be pleased with what is on offer overall even some brand loyalists might be impressed here, you do need to do the seal test too for the best results like with any earbuds that offer this feature which is now seen more often especially in the high end and ensure you have the right tips too. Depending on what you listen to you might find some differences with instruments voice and genres but for the most there is not much to complain about, calls where fine too both ends for me and there was an issue before of calls dropping in their first pair of earbuds but this seems to have been fixed for now anyway from what I have seen for myself.

The Assistant here too is really cool which will allow you to have messages and emails etc read out to you without touching your phone I love this feature and it should become the standard today with the added benefits of multipoint connection it makes them more useful if you are a multi device user at home or in the office.

For 219 euros which is considered a high price and high end they are one of the cheaper offerings around there is slightly better out there for less but design might not suit those but if you are into aesthetics and good overall sound these are something to look at, We will be back again when the EQ settings get updated and see what has improved and we look forward to that.

You can now pick these up from Google here

Video review