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Tech Review – JBL Live Pro+ review #JBL #Tech

JBL have a nice new pair of TWS earbuds here and they certainly tick all the boxes after testing these out for a few days and in short they are a super pair of earbuds that deliver. Having tested the biggest range of true wireless earbuds in Ireland these are in my top 10 right now and that is no mean feat. You can see the unboxing experience over on our You Tube

With the new model here you get great adaptive ANC which is great and wireless charging, these are by no means new to the market but features that stand up the Airpods and Freebuds hype we constantly see, A familiar trend I might add but I dont buy it at all.. A familiar design language yet comfortable they fit well and with the right tips on they isolate pretty well. In the app you do get to check your best fit and you should do so to get the most out of them.. You will be asked to put on the earbuds to get this right from the start.

 

Controls are sensitive here but you will not have any issues missing a beat with the controls once you get use to them and again in the app you can personalise these to your taste, On the main homepage of the app you get your battery status ANC, ambient sound and smart Audio and video settings and all these allow you get more from the earbuds. We go through the app below anyway so you can see what you are in for and it is all good.

Sound is great here too, nice bass good separation, punchy and direction even great for movie watching and they work a treat for music Netflix and more and after my usual test loop I am well pleased with how these sound and they also have decent volume too which I like. If this is perhaps your first pair of true wireless you will be really impressed and if not and one who changes up every year or so you will be equally impressed if you don’t fall for the continuous praise for the the aforementioned.

 

  • JBL SIGNATURE SOUND: These wireless earphones provide the best audio solution for any device, Live Pro+ TWS headphones are small but powerful, with 11mm dynamic drivers for extraordinary JBL Signature Sound all day, every day.
  • ADAPTIVE NOISE CANCELLING: Zero distractions when it’s time to focus on your studies or get your groove on from these Bluetooth earbuds. And if you want to hear the world around you without removing your headphones, Smart Ambient sharpens the sounds of your surroundings.
  • CLEAR MICROPHONE: The Live Pro+ TWS wireless earbuds feature 3-mic technology, so you get perfect call quality. A feedback mic ensures wind suppression and environmental noise reduction, dual beamforming mics to capture your voice with crystal clarity.
  • UP TO 28H OF BATTERY LIFE AND WIRELESS CHARGING: These Bluetooth earphones feature to 7 hours of playback plus 21 in the case and JBL Live Pro+ TWS Speed Charge means your audio stays with you all day long. Power up super easily on the go with JBL Live Pro+ TWS Speed Charge and Qi-compatible wireless charging
  • HANDS-FREE HEY GOOGLE AND AMAZON ALEXA*: Get help from your preferred voice assistant using your voice or with a tap on the earbud. Activate ANC or Ambient Aware, check the battery life or power off your JBL Live Pro+ TWS simply with your voice with Hey Google. Use the all-new JBL App to easily set your preferred voice assistants.
  • *Android 6.0 or higher is required for full access to Alexa features when using this device

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Tech Review – Sudio ETT true wireless earbuds.. #Tech #sudiosweden #shapingsound

Having tested the all new Sudio ETT for some time now they are a great pair of earbuds with great looks and stand out which was one thing noted during my testing, people asking what brand they are, something often asked but people like the colour here in particular which moves away from the traditional Black or White variants that are most common but there seems to be a change here with more manufacturers offering more colours which is nice and gives the consumer choice..

The Sudio ETT come with nice packaging as do all Sudio products and is nice to see as first impressions do last for many you get a presentation overall and you can see this in the unboxing experience below…Slip into an audio world where you’re in control. Sudio Ett’s Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is pure listening, uninterrupted, while comfort fitted detachable ear tips ensure perfect sound seal for any ear. Automatic Transparency Mode intuitively lowers noise reduction, allowing you to hear your own voice clearly, that is, if you decide to answer when the outside world calls.

 

 

Sound

The Sudio ETT overall pack a decent punch here however I think they could do better with an app as I mentioned in previous Sudio product reviews but overall they are fine with 10mm drivers they deliver quite well as a whole with highs lows and mids doing fine and for the average user they will have no problems with these at all, not as loud as I would like but loud enough and for my usual test loop they performed well in fairness they lack a deep bass and calls are fine too and for music and movies etc you will be happy enough if you are not a true audiophile which I am not but know good from bad due to the amount of earbuds I test here. There was no lag latency noticed here either.

Comfort and Build 

Comfort is nice here and with the right buds the ANC does a good job overall they look nice have a nice soft finish to them and fit really well and will not fall out once in your ears, I do really like the build quality of these earbuds and they look great too and as mentioned the range of colours you get to pick from is nice and different.. Also you get an IPX5 rating here and wireless charging to boot. Battery life is not too bad either which is around 30 hours without ANC and around 22 with ANC or 6 and 4 per charge

These cost 119 euro now which is a fair price to pay and you get a well built product that delivers for the most part on sound with some features missing, check out the video below for more and how to use the earbuds and let us know if you have picked these up and your thoughts below.

And do not forget GET AN ANDREA MAACK TOTE BAG WITH EVERY SUDIO PURCHASE

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Tech Review – Tronsmart Apollo Air ANC earbuds #Tronsmart #ApolloAir #Tech

Tronsmart have sent us some of their latest tech and the first in is the Apollo air which we have been testing out the past while and these are an excellent pair of earbuds to own. They do have another version of these but we will come back to them at a later date. The Apollo Air will run you around 60 euro which is not bad and the sound quality here with these are excellent and to top it off they now have an app which enhances the soundstage even more and also these a nice and loud.

They come with a nice sized case too and fits in any pocket giving you around 20 hours in total playtime with case and around 5 hours with one charge this is less when you use ANC and high volumes, there is no wireless charging here which is fine but would have made these more a sweeter deal but still great value for money.

The earbuds are a comfortable fit but slight protrude from the ears with a long chamber but this is normal and there is others out there that stick out much more and this to be honest doesn’t bother me. For calls these are also good but it is the music and how it sounds is what is most important. When it comes to modes we have three options here and they are ideal for indoors outdoors and commutes and so on giving you ambient mode ANC on/off.

These really do get loud highs lows and mids are good, listening to music is great and also for films You Tube and Netflix etc they really shine in action movies with great direction and they give a near like headphone experience. The app as mentioned above really enhances the overall experince here with choices like 3d,deep bass,vocal,rock and much more to chose from you will see the full details in the video review. There is no lag latency to be noted either during my testing.

Controls are a breeze to use here given you might find them sensitive to begin with, everything is here from skip and reverse tracks .volume control and voice assistant and you can adjust the settings to your requirement in the app.

For the money here you cant go wrong and they come in two colours.

  • 35dB full frequency hybrid active noise cancelling.
  • Industry-leading Qualcomm QCC3046 chip.
  • High-quality Qualcomm® aptX™ audio decoding.
  • Customized graphene driver for better sound quality.
  • Three modes switching designed for different usage scenarios.
  • Six mics with cVc 8.0 technology for crystal-clear calls.
  • TWS+ binaural synchronous transmission technology.
  • Bluetooth 5.2.

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Tech Review – Soundpeats T2 true wireless earbuds. #Tech #SoundpeatsT2

The Soundpeats T2 earbuds are an affordable pair of earbuds in a now crowded market but bringing ANC into the mix at this price is where we are at now and when it comes to choice the consumer is now spoiled for choice which is not a bad thing and now even cements more what I have been saying for a while now there is no need to spend silly money on Airpods and so on.

These are on the large side but fit well and comfortable but stick out a little so if you are one to like earbuds that remain unseen from the front you might want to look elsewhere. The controls are quite good and not overly sensitive here with most of the features in board though you are missing the previous track which is quite common on earbuds but you can ask your assistant to do that anyway so it is no huge deal for me. You can skip tracks, play and pause take calls and of course access your voice assistant we go through all this in the video review below anyway.

The timing on the controls is rather odd with 1.5 seconds and so on when 1 or two is the norm and can make you take a different task at times until you get the hang of them but overall they well when you get the hang of it and for me with big hands and fingers it was fine after a few hours of use.

There is no app here but they could use one in fairness and to be honest the sound that comes out of them is not bad at all considering the price you pay here which is 35 quid at the time of the post so what do you expect, you will not get the best quality seen in more expensive earbuds but overall a decent audio experience it has to be said and you cant really complain here for the price with ANC on board which is decent enough and you also get hybrid ANC/ Transparency mode.

You will get around 30 hours of use with ANC off and around 22 with ANC on so depending on your use case this is something to take note which still is not bad at this pricepoint. Another good factor to take note is they can be used individually too which is left out of many earbuds including ones you pay a pretty penny for so this is a nice inclusion here.

Overall the sound is good they are loud with a balanced approach with highs lows and mids and a level of bass thrown in for good measure they performed well watching You Tube Netflix and on music with my usual test loop..

See the video below for more..

Features

  • [Active Noise Cancelling & Hybrid ANC] – Hybrid noise cancellation relies on microphones to seek out ambient noises and then cancel them out. With 2 noise cancelling mics in each earbud, one of them works for both noise reduction and phone calls, the SoundPEATS T2 wireless earbuds can effectively suppress ambient noise in a large range by up to 30dB.
  • [Transparency Mode & Touch Control] – This mode supports picking up and amplifying the surrounding sound through the mics. It lets the outside sound in and allows you to talk to people nearby and be aware of things happening around you without taking off the earbuds. The sensitive touch control ensures your easy switch between ANC and transparency modes.
  • [Bluetooth 5.1 & Unbreakable Connection] – Adopt advanced chip to provide stable, fast and reliable connection without distortion. Simply open the charging case and turn on the Bluetooth to build connection. The T2 wireless earbuds support working with either one earbud separately or both earbuds together.
  • [30 Hours & LED Indicators] – Ultra long playtime up to 10 hours with single charge (8 hours with ANC mode on), and another 2 recharges provided by the charging case to ensure your daily or weekly use. Equipped with Type-C charging port for your convenience with wide applicability. The LEDs on the charging case tells you clearly the power left.
  • [Pleasant Sound & Large Driver] – While focusing on noise reduction performance, the T2 earbuds also value your experience on sound. It adopts 12mm large driver and advanced audio processing technology to provide you incredibly high quality sound and deep bass with rich details while immersing yourself in the quiet private world.

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Edifier NeoBuds Pro: The First Hi-Res ANC Earbuds

Edifier, the award-winning manufacturer of premium sound systems, bookshelf speakers and personal audio devices, is introducing its newest audio product, the NeoBuds Pro, which is available to pre-order on IndieGoGo.

“With the ever-changing landscape and need of consumers, Edifier continues to expand on its innovation to ensure that the best and most cost-effective products are given to our customers while remaining at the forefront of personal audio innovation,” said Stanley Wen, Edifier’s CTO.

Distinct from other noise cancellation earphones on the market, the Neobuds Pro are the first Hi-Res certified, noise canceling, truly wireless earphones in the market that boast a dynamic driver, Knowles balanced armature, and LHDC+ACC codec.

Edifier’s innovative research team conducted hundreds of tests that led to electronic-acoustic technology breakthroughs in the development of the NeoBuds Pro. The earbuds bring premium audio quality traditionally found in speakers and over-ear headphones to a more convenient, compact and wireless package. Its bi-amping with DSP-based active crossover technology ensures the dynamic driver and the armature driver are working in tandem to provide users with premium sound quality, deep bass, and crisp treble frequencies all with truly unique technological advancements.

A higher, more accurate sampling frequency, leading to higher sound quality and truer tones over traditional earphones, earned the Neobuds Pro a Hi-Res certification. The Neobuds Pro supports the LHDC+ACC codec transmitting 96kHz 24Bit HD audio over Bluetooth, to present a full and comprehensive range of sound with the truest, purest tones of each musical note and instrument.

The Neobuds Pro also has advanced noise-cancelling feature, which outperforms the previous TWS NB2 with deeper, smarter and a more upgraded algorithm. It offers the user a quieter environment to enhance the music listening experience while protecting the user’s hearing from the outside noise. The earphones also feature three precisely positioned internal microphones that were specifically designed for on-the-go phone calls that offer an enhanced noise cancellation algorithm which provides clear, wind-resistant indoor/outdoor communication that is more advanced than any previous Edifier model. Paired with advanced low latency gaming mode and 1-hour fast-charging capabilities, the Neobuds Pro are ready for active and continuous use.

With the seamless, sleek and timeless design of the earphones and charging case, unparalleled comfort, chic style, and high-quality technology, the Neobuds Pro are ideal for consistent use by audiophiles with a taste for luxury and value. The Neobuds Pro will be available to pre-order June 2021 with a retail price of $99 on IndieGoGo.

Please see the full details of the Indiegogo launch here:

URBANISTA – Launches two new products, Urbanista Seoul and Urbanista Lisbon #Urbanista

Urbanista, the Swedish lifestyle audio brand, announces the launch of two new products to its true wireless line up; Urbanista Seoul, mobile gaming ready earphones and Urbanista Lisbon, a colourful and compact range of earbuds.

Introducing Urbanista Seoul

Perfected for mobile gaming and designed for life in motion, the sleek and compact Seoul earphones offer low latency and super audio quality, making them the perfect partner for mobile gaming, listening to music or watching your favourite videos. Urbanista Seoul combines the brands trademark minimal Scandinavian sleek and compact design, with four stylish colour choices. With Seoul, you can instantly switch between gaming and music modes with just the tap of an earphone to choose the best possible audio experience for your most immersive mobile gaming and music listening moments.

Priced at £89,90 / €89,90 / $89,90 / 899 SEK / 899 NOK / 699 DKK MSRP, Urbanista Seoul is available in Midnight Black (black), Electric Blue (blue), Vivid Purple (purple), and Pearl White (white).

Urbanista Seoul is available now at: www.urbanista.com/seoul

Urbanista Seoul Key Features:

  • True Wireless Earphones
  • 70 ms low-latency gaming mode
  • 8 hours Playtime
  • 32 hours of Total Playtime
  • Wireless charging case holds up to 3 charges
  • USB Type-C charging
  • Touch controls
  • Noise-canceling microphone
  • 3 Microphones on each side (2+1)
  • Silicon GoFit tips included in 3 different sizes
  • IPX4 water-resistant protection
  • Bluetooth 5.2
  • Wireless Charging with certified Qi pad
  • Compatible with iOS and Android devices
  • Siri and Google Voice Assistant
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Introducing Urbanista Lisbon

Priced at £49,90 / €49,90 / $49,90 / 499 SEK / 499 NOK / 399 DKK MSRP, Lisbon combines functionality with personality and is sleek, compact and, above all, functional. With a portable charging case, and earbuds weighing only 4g each, Urbanista Lisbon is the perfect audio companion to carry with you wherever you go. The small earbuds fit comfortably and securely for a barely-there listening experience and offer an impressive nine hours playtime. Although small, Lisbon is designed to pack a punch in terms of sound for their size.

Urbanista Lisbon is available in a choice of five stylish colourways, inspired by the carefree feeling of endless summer days: Coral Peach (pastel red), Vanilla Cream (beige), Blush Pink (pink), Mint Green (green) and Midnight Black (black).

Urbanista Lisbon is available at: www.urbanista.com/lisbon

Urbanista Lisbon Key Features

  • True Wireless Earphones
  • Compact design
  • 9 hours Playtime
  • 27 hours of Total Playtime
  • Wireless charging case holds up to 2 charges
  • Touch controls
  • Universal GoFit wing included
  • Bluetooth 5.2
  • USB Type-C Charging
  • Compatible with iOS and Android devices
  • Siri and Google Voice Assistant
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Tronsmart Onyx Apex first look and unboxing. #Tronsmart #OnyxApex

The tronsmart Onyx Apex is the latest earbuds on offer from the company. Today we take a quick look and show you their latest offering and we will be keeping this short like our new Shorts section on You Tube  as always any questions feel free to ask and comment below and on our social media where we gladly answer all questions as we do on You Tube..

Features

  • Active noise cancelling technology.
  • Advanced Qualcomm QCC3040 chip.
  • High quality Qualcomm® aptX™ audio decoding.
  • Bluetooth 5.2 technology for better stability and compatibility.
  • 2 microphones each with cVc 8.0 technology for ultra-clear calls.
  • Customized 10mm driver unit for deeper bass.
  • Over 24 hours of playtime with charging case.
  • 10 mins charging for 1-hour use.
  • Support voice assistant.

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First look at the Sudio ETT plus free Andrea Maack tote bag and discount. #Sudio #shapingsound #Tech

Swedish audio brand Sudio will be including a sustainably produced tote bag, designed by renowned artist Andrea Maack, with all of their online purchases until July 11th, In addition to being included with every  purchase on sudio.com, The Andrea Maack  reusable cotton tote bag will also be available  for purchase on its own for $39USD. BUt we also have the all new sudio ETT here and they look and feel great with an excellent case too. With 30 hours of playtime, wireless charging on board and ANC these look really good, having tested many of their previous models I do expect the same quality and sound from the new Sudio ETT and we will have a full hands on review soon. Today we take a quick look and if you are in the market for some new earbuds you can use the code (sudiotechbuzz) to claim your 15% discount at the checkout. 

See https://www.sudio.com/earphones for more of their range

Edifier launch the GM5 gaming earbuds. #Edifier #Gaming #Tech

Edifier International, prominent designer and award-winning manufacturer of consumer audio  electronics for both the lifestyle and multimedia markets announces its latest Hecate – Gaming GM5  earbuds.Bluetooth v5.2, Qualcomm QCC3046 and aptX Adaptive low latency technology, for faster transmission and a more stable connection. 

With mobile gaming and video streaming being forefront of the GM5 construction, countless trials  and tests were conducted to ensure that these wireless earbuds would meet the true gamer’s  specific needs. The contrast of grey matte and gloss black on the charging case conveys quality,  while the LED lighting on either side of the case incorporates aesthetic gaming design.  

Featuring the latest Bluetooth v5.2 wireless connectivity and merging with Qualcomm chipset  QCC3046 and aptX adaptive audio decoding, the GM5 produces high quality signal transmission with  minimal interruptions and ultra-low latency. This combination allows for immediate sound  communication from the game to your ears, ensuring you hear every move of your opponents.  

Low-power consumption ensures that the GM5’s eight-hour playback time can be put to maximum  use: with an additional 32 hours available via the portable charging case. Level after level can be  completed without any lagging or low battery notifications for gamers, streamers, or mobile show  bingers. 

Environmental noise cancelling technology means that you can talk quite clearly with your  teammates in the ‘battlefield’. ENC removes any external noise for clear communication during calls,  and with dual microphones on each earbud, your voice is distinctively picked up. Use the earbuds  individually or together for a greater range of uses.  

Each earbud also includes touch controls, easily switching between gaming or music audio profiles  and ambient mode, further enhancing your listening experience. You are also able to play, pause,  accept or suspend a phone call and skip music tracks by a simple tap. 

Included in the box is a Type – C charging cable, protective silicone case to ensure your earbuds and  their case stay in mint condition, and a lanyard with a carabiner for easy transportation. The IPX5  rating – splash and sweatproof – and ergonomic half-ear design also guarantees comfort for long term use.  

Main Features: 

  • Bluetooth v5.2 and Qualcomm aptX low latency technology, for faster transmission and less  interruptions.  
  • ENC for clearer calls and listening and IPX5 rating to ensure splash and sweat proofing.  • 8 hours playback with an additional 32 hours via the compact charging case. 
  • Changeable audio profiles depending on use to enhance sound delivered.  
  • Easy to use on-ear controls. 

Specifications: 

Sensitivity  98dB
Driver size  Φ12mm
Frequency response  200 – 20,000Hz
Impedance  32Ω
Wireless connection  Bluetooth v5.2
Charging time  90 min
Connections  Type – c
Weight  4.0g

 

Price & Availability: 

Available in the UK soon for SRP £70.00 buy HERE