The HAYLOU X1 2023 are the latest earbuds on offer from the brand and are a clean simple o but familiar looking pair of earbuds with a gloss finish but with a nice metal case that is like a pebble and easy to fit into any pocket. Branding is kept to a minimum here with just the brand marking on the case which has an LED light around the charging port which is really nice looking and of course USB-C.
These earbuds have most of the features expected, Sound overall here is decent though, nice crisp and clear with an EQ to change things up you can also change the controls and we are down with some features like auto play and pause and voice assistant which is not really a huge gripe with me, however with the functions on the App you are limited to two controls per side however all the other features are present but you can of course set these up to what suits your needs best as everyone is different when it comes to situations like this.
The App
As you can see there is less of a feature set here compared to their latest headphones which are quite remarkable for their price and the same applies here when it comes to the sound given we have less to play with, volume is decently loud we have a latency mode, no lag latency in general noted and also decent highs lows and mids with a nice bass to them, the pop EQ is very bright but the bass and rock EQs are good and my personal choice here to my own taste.
Overall a decent pair of earbuds with responsive touch controls and in general work well, they are comfortable and discreet enough and look well and their charging case is pretty cool too.
TOZO is a new brand to the channel and we like new things here and especially earbuds, we test all types size and price so consumers can get a look at what there is out there and what you get for your money and we have had plenty of messages about these new buds over the last while and the usual question is how they sound so we have the answer now and it is not only the sound that is good it is the look and they come in at around 140 euros depending on region.
The presentation was good and it is also nice to see a good presentation as it goes along way when selling a product in my book as you would have seen in the unboxing they come in a nice presentation all round and with great packaging too..
The fit is another question I was asked about and the fit is excellent and with the right tips it will be for anyone else and again I say it all the time that you should check the tips in the box for the best results overall, the block much of the outside world when you get the right tips and then you need to get moving on playing with the app and there you will do a test to get the optimal settings and you are good to go.
They look cool with a very short stem too and garner attention, as I am always out in my local town people are always curious to see what is in my ears and several people asked about these and complimented on the looks which is a good thing and they are sleek looking in Black shiny coated earbuds with the Gold brand lettering.
Next up is the case, again questions asked as not many have seen cases with the charge indicator display which is not new to me and not a new feature on a case but I love it and all earbuds cases should have it present as it looks good and gives you info at a glance for your own peace of mind.
X1 meets the treble to 44.1kHz which higher than the 20kHz that human can hear. It can even restore the ultrasonic sound of dolphins. The Balanced Armature Driver can excellently reproduction high-frequency sounds such as guitar metals, treble cymbal for drums, etc.
The sound. Always the key question from people and of course me as a tester I was curious as to how these would check out after testing and the news is all good here, superb ANC and more which you will see in the screenshots below and the video review.
The level of customisation to get the right sound is top notch here and audio heads will enjoy the level they go to here and the options at hand, the sound quality for me is excellent and better than I had anticipated here with great bass and much more all round for those who want a top notch audio experience and for your gaming, movies and music you will not be disappointed here and also to note I done some teams and other calls similar and spent quite some time on that aspect and the quality again excellent, even walking down a street in one instance doing a teams chat and it was excellent quality with little or nothing getting in from the outside.
The TOZO Golden X1 is equipped with LDAC technology, which can stream 24bit/96khz music (also known as high- resolution audio music) via Bluetooth at speeds up to 990 kbit/s, which can transmit data more than 3 times compared to the ordinary Bluetooth SBC.
We have no auto play or pause here which is no huge deal we have wireless charging which is great for me and those who have adopted it and have wireless chargers all over the house and speaking of charging and battery longevity we do get around 31 hours with the case which is good, you can fast charge with the USB- Cable or wireless charge.
The App
Conclusion
Overall these are a really fine tuned pair of earbuds and for those who want some more for their money and at an affordable price considering what is on offer with the overall package here. Check out the review and we also check out their app below.
Features
Specs:
12mm bass / Midrange dynamic speaker – able to show as low as 12Hz frequency range
Tweeter with Knowles electronic sound solutions – able to show as high as 44.1Hz frequency range
LDAC Sony headphone decoding software – LDAC can transmit high res audio via Bluetooth at a bit rate about 3 times higher than ordinary Bluetooth audio signals
Hi-Res Audio Wireless Certification – for performance in exquisite music quality and original sound reproduction
Acoustic experts – The golden frequency response curves in line with the characteristics of the human ear canal with an original lossless sound effect
TOZO is a new brand to techbuzz and they have kindly sent us their latest product to hit the market their flagship earbuds Golden X1 custom designed for Hi-Fi enthusiasts and we are excited to check these out as we do cover the biggest range of earbuds in Ireland and we like to test out new brands and yes there is more to come and sitting on our desk, today though we take a first look at the TOZO X1 and see what is on offer before we go test them out so if you have any questions feel free to ask as usual and check out the unboxing below and have a quick look at the features on offer so stay tuned for a full hands on review soon.
TOZO Golden X1 flagship earbuds
Features
Compact Structure & Exclusive Heavy Configuration
12mm diameter hybrid drivers and balanced Knowles armature driver
LDAC HD audio decoding technology authorized by Sony
Hi-Res Wireless certification by JAS (Japanese Audio Association) supporting users with a 12Hz to 44.1 kHz wide frequency range
ANC and ENC noise cancellation functions, 6 built-in microphones designed with ENC noise cancellation
First OrigX Audio Golden Curve Presents Perfect Quality
HI-FI digital, material, and cavity acoustic technology compensates for the frequency lost when the sound passes through the ear canal curve, keeping the sound that reaches the eardrum closest to reality Perfected Ergonomic Design
Perfected Ergonomic Design
Matches the curvature of the human ear and fits the pinna, the soft silicone earplugs use a three-dimensional angle positioning to achieve the best in-ear effect
Breaks through the traditional shape and has a 45° inclined angle
Minimalist Appearance & Detail Design with High Quality
Digital display in the charging case to show the state of charge of LR earbuds
Charging case space capsule design under the background of the meta-universe era
The waistline of earbuds is like a swell of muscle to present the explosive power of deep bass, which is also smaller than ordinary earbuds
Supporting Two Devices Together & Innovative Wireless Charging
Projectors are a must have in any home these days in my opinion as they take up less room stop having that TV centerpiece in your home and in general gives you a bigger screen and in most cases any games console or device can be plugged in giving you a larger screen to showcase things, and speaking of they are great for presentations..
One thing though is the cost of projectors and in most cases again you get what you pay for and quite often overpriced imo. Over the last while I have tried several projectors and the the saying certainly applies however this time around you get more for your money and it is an easy recommend if you are just starting off with a projector or want to buy a second one for your home for your kids etc.
You will see more of what I mean in the video review below with what you get for you money here including a good picture and ports at hand and you can also screencast, you have the Google play store in there too with 12000 lumens which is a high figure for this price point and it shows in comparison to others ones covered. Not only that you have keystone correction which is not really seen at this price point alongside the other features with 8K decoding, not that there is much options out there for that now it has kind of future proofed itself. Also what is cool you have a voice control remote control which is mega handy rather than typing.
You also get a cool carry case for the projector making it portable for travelling which I did on my holidays recently and it made for better viewing over the typical country hotel TV that lacks with locked ports, with this projector as mentioned you have access to the play store and apps already loaded such as Netflix and Disney+ and that is probably enough for many folk. You can also plug in gaming consoles which is great for the kids and will keep them occupied.
Check the video review below for a full tour of the device and see what you can expect.
Highlights
Native 1080p, Supported 8K Decoding & H.265
Native 1080p resolution casts more vertical and horizontal pixels and supported 8K decoding with 16.7 million displayable colors for incredibly clear, smooth playback of videos and images. H.265 doubles date compression rate to stream, download, or rip the same quality video to your hard drive at half the bitrate compared to H.264 for clearer images. HDR 10+, Amlogic Quad Core CPU & Anti-aliasing
HDR 10+ that delivers higher contrast with shades of primary colors and high color depth which is visually impactful. Experience enhanced, sharper image and image denoising with Amlogic T972 quad core A55 CPU, the anti-aliasing can smooth jagged edges in images. High Brightness, Diffuse Imaging & 2.4G&5.8G 802.11ac & Bluetooth5.0
LCD projector features 1200 lumen high brightness and diffuse imaging for a stunning visual experience without eye stress. Support 2.4G&5.8G 802.11ac & Bluetooth5.0, 5.8GHz supports up to 1300 Mbps, cuts through network clutter disturbance and interference to mirror-cast images with no latency. Large Throw Distance, Voice Remote Control & Multiple Ports
Experience large screen of 35-200” from 1.8-6.6 meters away; screen size can be adjusted without moving the projector with an included voice remote control in the package. Easily connect to TV box, laptops, game consoles, speakers and headphones with 2x HDMI ports, 2x USB-A ports, 1x AV port and 1x 3.5mm audio port(a HDMI cable is included in the package). Dolby Audio, Ambient LED & Skew Sensor
Support Dolby Audio including Dolby Digital plus, Dolby Digital, Dolby AC3, together with the breathing light effect, it will bring you a breathtaking cinematic experience. Keystone correction that automatically corrects a skewed image (horizontal, vertical 45 degree, left, right 15 degree)
Creative Technology today launches Sound Blaster X1, the ultimate USB DAC and headphone amplifier which offers the heralded Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine technology, together with the multiple award-winning Super X-Fi Headphone Holography first seen in the iconic SXFI AMP. As small as a finger, it serves up a huge treat of multi-channel, high-resolution and immersive audio, with authentic reproductions down to the last detail, powered by a high-end 128dB AKM4377 32-bit DAC and Ti/Burr-Brown INA1620 dual audio operational amplifier.
Sound Blaster X1 is best used with PC and Mac, and with the Creative desktop app, users gain access to the Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine, where they can tap on the full suite of sound processing technologies to enhance their experiences for both work and play.
With Sound Blaster Surround Virtualization, users get to enjoy a phenomenal mesh of depth and range in audio immersion across movies, music and games. CrystalVoice technology caters for a host of smart adjustments during conference calls with features like SmartVolume and Acoustic Echo Cancellation; there is also SmartComms Kit which helps to reduce background noise effectively and auto-mute users when they are not speaking. There are professionally-tuned audio and game presets to further please gamers; Scout Mode detects subtle audio cues and makes them obvious to keep gamers one step ahead of their competitors all the time.
Users also get to enjoy Super X-Fi headphone holography, an acknowledged game changer which redefines headphone listening by recreating the soundstage of a premium multi-speaker system for an expansive experience. Furthermore, ear-mapping via the SXFI app tailors to users’ ears and helps them immerse in all their audio, especially movies and games, in the most natural way.
Sound Blaster X1 is quite simply a compelling audio solution that is impossible to ignore for discerning users.
Pricing and Availability
Sound Blaster X1 is priced at £ 64.99 and is available at the Creative online store.
