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Tech Review – HIFIMAN TWS450 earbuds

The HIFIMAN TWS450 earbuds are the high performance audio brands entry level earbuds which come in a small case and the earbuds are small with no stem, they are clean and to the point like the case that will fit in any pocket which is a nice pebble shaped case with a matt finish.

With more of their higher end earbuds to check out these interested me due to the price they ask for here and one would think do they skimp on sound but in short the answer to that is no, perhaps may not satisfy the true audiophile these pack a serious punch for the price and with no companion app on board to help out with the acoustics either.

You do not need an app or a full suite of features to get great sound these days and having said that the company delivers on sound here which is hard to believe.

So with no app or EQ to play around with what can we expect? Well lets begin with the volume it is great and plenty aloud and the crisp clear audio to follow is fantastic at the price point at the time of this review which is about 40 euro depending on region.

Highs lows and mids bang on queue nice bass and treble and not tinny sound when turned up to the max these simple blow your ears off at the price you pay which is not often you can say that for earbuds at this price from a high performance brand such as HIFIMAN, Like Apple they have had expensive audio products for some time and now have taken on the lower priced product and market and have delivered a class product here which in fairness there is little to complain about..

The use of audiophile-grade dynamic drivers, combined with the unique tuning style of HlFlMAN, produces clear, three-dimensional sound that immerses the listener in a world of music, movies or games. Enjoy an unparalleled listening experience!

 

As the quote above suggests it is true after testing these for a few weeks, where they do drop on offerings that might be an issue for some is battery life but then you look at the size of these earbuds they are small compared to the average but

Controls

You will hear a little noise with each tap so you know you have tapped the earbuds

Touch the left/right earbud twice to pause the track/continue playing; Triple click the left earbud to rewind to the previous track; Triple click the right earbud to skip to the next track; Double click the left/right earbud to answer/end the call; Press and hold either earbud for 2 seconds to reject the call; Press and hold either earbud for 2 seconds to turn on the Voice Assistant.

As you can see all other standard features are at play here and for a small package with ENC deep noise cancelling and their AI they make a pretty compelling pair of earbuds to check out..

HIFIMAN – TWS450 – techbuzzireland

 

Features 

  • TWS450 is Voiced to HIFIMAN Standards. The use of audiophile-grade dynamic drivers, combined with the unique tuning style of HlFlMAN, produces clear, three-dimensional sound that immerses the listener in a world of music, movies or games. Enjoy an unparalleled listening experience!
  • ENC Deep Noise Cancellation. Smart Filtering,Easier Communication. The artificial intelligence (Al) algorithm simulates the human auditory system, extracting the human voice and filtering out environmental noise. There is no need to shout when calling from a noisy environment.
  • Low Latency Bluetooth 5.3. Instant connection after startup, remaining stable throughout the listening session.
  • 20-hour Battery Life. 5hrs Uninterrupted Listening + 20hrs Total Battery Life
  • Small Cavity. Comfortable and Easy to Carry. The earphone weighs only 3.5g. The cavity features a cable that is light and flexible. Ideal for extended listening in any environment.
  • IPX4 Water Resistant. Sweat and precipitation are no match for the TWS450.

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First Look – HiFiMan Svanar Wireless Jr and LE premium earbuds

Premium audio company HiFiMan who are known for exceptional products like Planar headphones and other high quality audio products have some new earbuds for us to check out and they are the Svanar Wireless Jr and Svanar Wireless LE but stick around we also have some more but these pairs are quite remarkable and we will be checking these out over the coming weeks with lots more exclusive tech to us.

If like me and are a huge earbuds and headphones fan these are something for the real audiophile, having review the most earbuds and headphones here in Ireland these are not your typical earbuds as they are tailored for real audiophiles which I have never claimed to be but I do know a good pair of earbuds from trash, we have reviewed several of HiFiMans products in the past and at it has been some time so we look forward to seeing what is on offer here today.

If you have any questions feel free to ask as usual and stay tuned for more in the coming weeks.

 

Svanar Wireless Jr – techbuzzireland

HiFIMan Svanar Wireless Jr

  • Warmth and Luxury-DSP Algorithm Optimization, Independent Amplifier and Topology Diaphragm HD Bluetooth→DSP Algorithm Optimization→ Amplifier Module→Topology Diaphragm
  • Independent Class AB Balanced Headphone Amplifier Module Output Spec: 10mW@32Q,THD+N: 0.019% Maximum Output: 50mW@32Q,THD+N: 1%
  • HIFIMAN Topology Diaphragm The “Topology Diaphragm” refers to a diaphragm that features a special Nano particle coating applied to its surface. The result is a more natural and detailed sound than what is typically achieved with True Wireless earphones. The idea behind the new Topology Diaphragm was inspired by Dr.Fang Bian’s Ph.D. thesis that states, “Different Nano materials have differing structures and each of those materials have its own properties.”Therefore, by carefully controlling the diaphragm surface structure we can yield different results that are superior in acoustic performance to a degree previously unobtainable.
  • Support LDAC HD Bluetooth Format; Lossless Sound Quality Transmission
  • ANC Deep Noise Cancellation: Immerse yourself in your own world of sound. The microphone accurately identifies noise, generating a reverse signal that reduces noise up to -35dB.
  • 8hrs Uninterrupted listening; 32hrs Including the battery life of the charging case. Earbuds may be charged up to three times before needing to recharge the battery case.
  • Charging case designed to accommodate most silicone tips, including larger sizes. Most true wireless earphones cannot be charged when using larger-size silicone tips. The Svanar Wireless increases the internal space of the charging case, so there is no need to replace the silicone tips repeatedly when charging the earbuds. Inbox comes with 8 pairs of silicone tips.
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Svanar Wireless LE – techbuzzireland

HiFiMan Svanar Wireless LE

  • SVANAR WIRELESS Light Luxury Version: Ultimate HIFI TWS: Hymalaya DAC and Headphone Amp drive the Topology Diaphragm driver ★HYMALAYA R2R DAC developed by HIFIMAN received the 2022 VGP Gold Technology Award (Japan)
  • Hymalaya R2R Custom Ladder DAC+ Headphone Amplifier Module: Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.52%(-60dB), 0.005%(-2dB); Undistorted Output: 54mW @16Ω, 45mW @32Ω; Max Output: @32R 1%=63mW
  • HIFIMAN Topology Diaphragm: The “Topology Diaphragm” refers to a diaphragm that features a special Nano particle coating applied to its surface. The result is a more natural and detailed sound than what is typically achieved with True Wireless earphones. The idea behind the new Topology Diaphragm was inspired by Dr.Fang Bian’s Ph.D. thesis that states, “Different Nano materials have differing structures and each of those materials have its own properties.”Therefore, by carefully controlling the diaphragm surface structure we can yield different results that are superior in acoustic performance to a degree previously unobtainable.
  • ANC Deep Noise Cancellation. Immerse yourself in your own world of sound: The microphone accurately identifies noise, generating a reverse signal that reduces noise up to -35dB
  • Charging case designed to accommodate most silicone tips, including larger sizes: Most true wireless earphones cannot be charged when using larger-size silicone tips. The Svanar Wireless increases the internal space of the charging case, so there is no need to replace the silicone tips repeatedly when charging the earbuds. Inbox comes with 8 pairs of silicone tips.
  • 7hrs Uninterrupted listening; 28hrs Including the battery life of the charging case: Earbuds may be charged up to three times before needing to recharge the battery case.
  • Touch Operations

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Tech Review – HiFiMan TWS 800 true wireless earbuds

HiFiMan is a brand that delivers high quality audio headphones and more and we can stand by that having tested some of their products, recently we checked out their Deva Pro headphones, having said that matching earbuds to headphones is not really fair and it is not yet possible to deliver the same experience just yet but we are heading that direction and the TWS 800 are not cheap either so how do they stand up to the competition? Missed the unboxing experience see HERE

Build and design

These are probably one of the best built pair of earbuds so far this year and even in recent times I have tested these will last they look cool and are robust and this is where several asked how can I change tracks and so on with the build on the earbuds, turns outs they are a bit on the sensitive side even for the materials used here. they are solid and will last, enough said.

Controls

The controls as mentioned area bit on the sensitive side here but you do get the hang of them and consider the material it is a wonder how they work at all you have your usual tap 1,2 or 3 times to execute a command which we show you in the video review below, on putting them in the ears you might also be prone to doing something, mostly pausing the tracks but still they work well albeit sensitive you have got your pause/play skip/reverse tracks and volume control, you also have access to your voice assistant too which gives you all the basics.

Sound

There is no app here which lets them down and at this price point they should really have one as the sound is flat overall now this might suit some but for me at this price it does not, they are loud enough and punchy with some bass thrown in, highs lows and mids are present with some direction I found them very centred and they are actually good listening to audio books and the likes, ie voices, it is crisp and clear and true to life like if you will,but the sound could have been better with an amp built in and I am sure an app will fix that but that is just my ears and everyone else is different.

HiFiMan TWS 800 techbuzzireland

Overall though I still come back to these, like I said everyone’s ears are different but you tend to find quirks with certain music, I did try the usual test loop I do which is all genres and so on and they just have something about them be it their looks and that charging case which is really cool they still have a decent sound in general but certainly not for the audiophile this time around.

Features

  • ★ With Built-in Amp and Audiophile-grade Drivers for true Hi-Fi output; Hi-tech Magnet providing outstanding performance and sound quality; 150Ohms High Impedance Alloy Voice Coil for unmatched clarity and full range sonic clarity
  • ★ Great-sounding Bluetooth with HIFIMAN Topology Diaphragm The “Topology Diaphragm” refers to a diaphragm with a special Nano particle coating applied to its surface. The distribution of the coating has distinct geometric patterns. By varying the surface pattern and the compound used, the thickness or geometric pattern sound wave formation can be manipulated to achieve the desired audio effect and control. Detailed and natural high-frequency reproduction
  • ★ Metal casing brings better frequency response and lower THD. Long Communication Distance – keeps the Antenna design of TWS800. IPX4 Water and Dust resistant; 23dB passive noise-cancelling technology; Touch Control
  • ★ 4.5 Hours on a single charge. 31.5 Hours with charging case. The charging case supplies up to six complete charges.
  • ★ Ergonomic design, 6.9g – light and comfortable; Best fit for maximum comfort over hours of listening. HIFIMAN’s experience in custom-fit earphones is evident in the TWS800. Charging case easily holds the largest ear tips by increasing the inner space. Eight pairs of ear tips in the package.

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Tech Review – HIFIMAN DEVA Pro headphones

If you are looking for the ultimate audio experience in more ways than one the new Deva Pro headphones from HiFiMan are ones to consider, with more than one connection option you have more to gain over your standard bluetooth or wired headphones and can cover more ground with the audio experience in return. We covered most of what you will find with these in the unboxing which you can see here.

What are these headphones all about then

They have an Acoustically Invisible Stealth Magnet: Unlike the sound waves created by a conventional magnet, the special shape of Stealth Magnets enables the waves to pass through the magnets without generating interference. HIFIMAN’s advanced magnet design is acoustically transparent, dramatically reducing wave diffraction turbulence that degrades the integrity of the sound waves. The reduced distortion yields pure sonic output that is accurate and full-range.

Build and fit

These are by no means small headphones they cover the ears which I actually like and are light enough they are super comfortable on the ears with no clamping effect even using them for hours and the headband is also comfortable too, now with these there no controls to mess about with per say apart from the attachment you get with it (Bluemini R2R) which we will speak about later.These are really only meant for indoor use however you could wear them outside weather permitting as I did out my back garden for example.

Connectivity

With headphones like these they are aimed at a different niche I think, we have tested many headphones before with no bluetooth before and there is still that fidelity argument to be had having just a wired connection now with most phones not having a headphone jack these days you can run into issues if you do not have anything to oversee that which is not hard to find these days, so with that you can connect with the R2R ad on connector you get in the box which works a treat and then you have the options to go wired not once but twice. You have both a dual-sided unbalanced 3.5mm cable and a single-sided 3.5mm balanced cable and also whilst the connector is plugged in you can go USB-C which is what most mobile phones are today but lets no forget you can use these on more than just mobile phones but for the average joe most will likely do that but you can plug into anything like consoles and home systems etc and really get the full end use out of them and it is a joy.

Sound

This is where you can settle the naysayers saying tech reviewers ears differ and one saying that one review says a pair of headphones are good and one says they are bad, these headphones cover all ears here even audiophiles ears with the different connection options you can avail of but then you have the wired vs wireless argument thrown up too which again can be dismissed with the different sound stages with balance depth highs lows and mids and much more they are a pair of headphones you would want to try out in all scenarios and hear the difference with all connections and just enjoy them because they are dam good in all aspects from my testing.

Features

 

  • HIFIMAN Heritage: HIFIMAN’s NEO “supernano” Diaphragm (NsD)- The new NsD is 80% thinner than previous designs, resulting in fast response and detailed image with lush, full range sonics.
  • Bluemini R2R, Small but Mighty- The DEVA-Pro companion Bluetooth/USB module: HIFIMAN Custom-created HIMALAYA R2R Architecture DAC: Non-over Sampling Concept; Low-energy Consumption; High Sampling Rates
  • Easily Switch Between Wireless and Wired: The socket can accommodate both dual-sided unbalanced 3.5mm cable and a single-sided 3.5mm balanced cable (left socket). Bluemini R2R is easy of use by connecting on the left socket. Input Option 1 – Bluetooth A variety of HD Bluetooth protocol (Bluemini connection on the left socket) Input Option 2 –Wired Inbox 3.5mm balanced cable (3.5mm TRRS on the left)

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First Look – HiFiMan Deva Pro Headphones and TWS 800 earbuds

It has been a while since we had tech in from HIFIMAN but the good guys there have sent us over two new products to check out and this is great as one is for the headphone fans and one for earbud fans and if you are a fan of both like me well then you are in the right place for either product. HIFIMAN just to recap is a world leader in quality audio products premier headphones and portable music players that utilize planar magnetic drivers and so on so matter what you choose here audiophiles will be happy.

The Deva Pro Headphones

These are open back planar magnetic headphones which look super premium and on a quick first test comfortable and light you can switch between a bluetooth with their module or use the wired 3.5mm TRS option and this is a first for me to see personally with a bluetooth module included in the pack which is extra cool..

Some quick specs.

  • Acoustically Invisible Stealth Magnet: Unlike the sound waves created by a conventional magnet, the special shape of Stealth Magnets enables the waves to pass through the magnets without generating interference. HIFIMAN’s advanced magnet design is acoustically transparent, dramatically reducing wave diffraction turbulence that degrades the integrity of the sound waves. The reduced distortion yields pure sonic output that is accurate and full-range.
  • HIFIMAN Heritage: HIFIMAN’s NEO “supernano” Diaphragm (NsD)- The new NsD is 80% thinner than previous designs, resulting in fast response and detailed image with lush, full range sonics.
  • Bluemini R2R, Small but Mighty- The DEVA-Pro companion Bluetooth/USB module: HIFIMAN Custom-created HIMALAYA R2R Architecture DAC: Non-over Sampling Concept; Low-energy Consumption; High Sampling Rates
  • Easily Switch Between Wireless and Wired: The socket can accommodate both dual-sided unbalanced 3.5mm cable and a single-sided 3.5mm balanced cable (left socket). Bluemini R2R is easy of use by connecting on the left socket. Input Option 1 – Bluetooth A variety of HD Bluetooth protocol (Bluemini connection on the left socket) Input Option 2 –Wired Inbox 3.5mm balanced cable (3.5mm TRRS on the left)

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The TWS800 earbuds

Next up is their latest earbuds which are also pretty cool and stand out like the Deva Pro headphones, with a pillow type case and metal casing these are something different and offer everything you need out of the box for what we hope is an excellent audio experience. You get a built in amp which is also new to me having reviewed over 200 pairs of earbuds IPX4 dust resistance, BT 5.0 up to 31.5 hours use, topology diaphragm, audiophile tuning and much more and I cant wait to see how these perform over the coming weeks..

Any questions on either of the products above drop a comment below and feel free to ask what you like and we answer all comments, so stay tuned for a full hands on review soon here and on You Tube, we don’t give you stock image reviews with no context.

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