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Lumsing Portable Waterproof Double-coil Wireless 4.0 Bluetooth Speaker

Check out this new product by Lumsing. It is a portable speaker with really nice specs, looks, and it is waterproof! Check it out at this link: Unfortunately, I cannot post the link to this product on Amazon because posting commercial links is forbidden, but you can find it on Amazon by searching for the product's name that is in the title of this thread. Thanks!

Review of Lumsing® Portable Waterproof Bluetooth 4.0 Speaker
Mon431 said:
Check out this new product by Lumsing. It is a portable speaker with really nice specs, looks, and it is waterproof! Check it out at this link: Unfortunately, I cannot post the link to this product on Amazon because posting commercial links is forbidden, but you can find it on Amazon by searching for the product's name that is in the title of this thread. Thanks!
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This is a great speaker that is surprisingly really loud and great in quality!
When you open the box, there will be a piece of styrofoam covering the top. You take that out and you see the speaker sitting in another styrofoam piece. It is inside a plastic wrapping. Along with the speaker, there is a micro-USB cable and a 3.5mm audio cord. There is also an instruction manual and a “Join Our Power User Program” card.
First Impressions: The speaker has some weight to it. It has a nice, rubber material that feels both durable and sturdy. It can easily survive the general bumps and accidental drops. The speaker has a pause/play button, speakerphone button, a volume up button, and a volume down button. The power button is on the bottom. It doesn't get pushed down when the speaker is placed down because it has a raised bottom preventing the button from being pushed when placed on a surface. The speaker also has a nice clip that is permanently attached to it. When I powered on the speaker, it says, "Powering on Bluetooth." I went on my phone and easily paired and connected to it. It showed up as MM526. Once I paired to it, the speaker says, "Paired." I started playing a song as maximum volume (the speaker will say "maximum volume" when you turn the volume up via the buttons). At the bottom of these buttons, you find a battery light indicator (for when the speaker is charging), the microphone, and a light for when the speaker is on and is on Bluetooth mode. The speaker sounds really nice and loud with nice bass. When loud enough, you can look inside the speaker through the grill and see the speaker bounce up and down with incredible sound. Also, you can feel air coming out of the speaker if you put your hand over it. So far, the speaker seems pretty great!
After using it for a while, I can say that the speaker’s battery seems like it lasts forever. It took me a while to finally kill the battery. I noticed that when you disconnect the speaker, it will say ready to pair. Also, if you plug in the auxiliary cable, it will say, “line in.” The Bluetooth light turns red when it is on auxiliary cable mode. When back on Bluetooth, the light will blink when it is trying to pair/connect and will be solid blue when connected. When turning off the speaker, it will say, “Powering off.” I wish you could turn off these verbal statements because they can get a little annoying sometimes. When testing out the speaker phone functionality, I could hear the person perfectly and the other person could hear me okay. I wouldn’t say that it sounds the best when you’re on the receiving end, but it works fairly well. The speaker can produce nice sound all around and I haven’t found any problems with it whatsoever. You can use the clip on the speaker to prop it up at an angle, which proved to be useful when I wanted to direct the audio from the speaker into a certain direction. The speaker would sound find for around 12-15 feet. Going farther away than that, the sound would start breaking up. I feel like the flap that is on the auxiliary cable port and micro-USB port could someday break off, but using it normally and carefully should keep it on there.
When I say the speaker was loud, it was LOUD. It measured 84 dB on my measuring tool. Also, the quality was pretty good in my opinion.
This is great for anyone who loves music and loves to share it with people! This can be great for parties, for having background music, or to simply show off with awesome tech gadgets!
Overall, this is a great speaker and I highly recommend it! With its IP64 grade protection, great build, and great sound quality, you simply can’t go wrong!!
I was supplied a unit for testing purposes and I promised to provide a completely honest and fair review.
Unfortunately, I cannot post the link to this product on Amazon because posting commercial links is forbidden, but you can find it on Amazon by searching for the product's name that is in the title of this thread. Thanks!

[REVIEW] Audiomax HB-8A Bluetooth Headphones

Audiomax by AVANTEK has kindly provided these bluetooth headphones for review.
Packaging-
The packaging reminds me of the overpriced premium headphones that you get from “Dr. Dre Beats” but for the audiophiles, we all know that the beats are just overpriced gimmicks. But yes, what I’m saying is that there’s nothing wrong with the packaging. It gives them that stand out look that grabs your attention as you can see from the photos above.
Included in the box is:
HB-8A Headphone
Instructions
AUX Cable
USB – Micro USB Cable
Drawstring Pouch for safe storage
Design-
Kudos to Avantek/Audiomax, they have really thought hard on these headphones, no design flaws as of yet. The side of the headphones have a brushed aluminium finish to them, good job too as they stand out perfectly. Would I wear them outside. Of course! The cushions are extremely comfortable, after trying them for 2 hours I didn’t feel the need to take them off for a break. If they are too small for you, they can easily be extended just like any other headphones.
Sound Quality-
As you can probably expect what I’m going to say. The quality of the sound these headphones can produce is really good. I haven’t tried them loud but at a comfortable volume level that I can listen to all day. Even with some minor adjustments to the EQ (Equalizer) on my phone, there was no distortions. Even for Bluetooth you always worry about the fact as they are wireless that you might encounter some kind of distortion, but I didn’t.
I’ve tried these whilst cycling and did the job perfectly, I didn’t really notice any wind distortions whilst listening to music. I’ve kept my phone in the backpack without issue with the Bluetooth connection.
Features-
Pairing the headphones is relatively easy. Whilst the headphones are off, hold and long press on the call button, the headphones will power on, whilst still holding down, the light will flash blue and red (Pairing Mode) and phone picked up the headphones. Long pressing again will turn it off.
There’s 2 volume buttons next to the call button so no need to use your phones volume control.
The headphones also come with a built-in microphone. After testing with Skype I was heard clearly without the trouble of repeating myself, but this also depends on the quality of your broadband connection to the end-user your trying to communicate with.
Specifications-
Bluetooth CSR 4.0
aptX
Integrated Microphone
Noise Cancelling Technology
Range 8-10 Meters
Call – Music playtime: 19 hours
Charging time: 2-3 hours, depending on charge.
Information below is taken from the product page. Source from Amazon.
Exquisite Sound Quality
With their state-of-the-art drivers, the headphones deliver crystal-clear highs, vigorous mids and deep bass for the richest listening experience. The Apt-X technology provides high-speed transmission while the passive noise isolation technology filters out ambient noise for maximum audio quality.
Convenient Use
The on-ear stereo headphones provide an impressive hands-free solution for receiving calls and streaming music. To pause or resume music in Bluetooth mode, just push the Power/Call button. When a call comes in, simply push the same button to answer, or hold the Volume Up button to reject. Easily change volume or track number by pressing the Volume Up/Next Track and Volume Down/Previous Track buttons.
Comfortable Design
The aluminum construction keeps the headphones light but sturdy, and the foldable design allows you to take them wherever your day takes you. The ultra-soft ear cushions ensure a snug seal while the adjustable, air-quilted leather headband provides maximum comfort for extended wear.
Verdict-
Would I recommend these headphones? YES! not only do they look great, but they produce amazing sound quality. Getting a pair of the Audiomax HB-8A Bluetooth headphones is something that you won’t regret, if you’re looking for a new pair that is.
The headphones have been rated Gold from Reviews Insider.
Sample pictures are located on the original review located Reviews Insider I can't get the pictures to size correctly on this forum sorry.

How much does it cost?

£45.99 on Amazon

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Thanks for the review. All my earphones are IEMs(in ear) because I think over ear headphones are heavy. Though Audiomax HB-8A has aluminum construction, do you think it will fit comfortably with a person like me who is used to wearing IEMs?

Review of Bowers & Wilkins B&W Zeppelin Wireless BT w/aptX 150W speaker w/pics!!!

Review of Bowers & Wilkins B&W Zeppelin Wireless BT w/aptX 150W speaker w/pics!!!
This is a review of Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless Bluetooth speaker w/apt-X support. http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/Wirel...-Wireless/product-details.html#ep-component-k, available on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B015XIHMQI/
Just because I'm fully vested in a portable audio setup, doesn't mean that I'm not curious about full size speakers. Back in the "brick and mortar" days when I used to visit our local Best Buy and browse through the isles, I often ended up taking a break in their Magnolia A/V room filled with comfy leather recliners and full size floor speakers. I have no doubt some of them were probably by B&W, but I never paid a close attention due to a personal lack of interest as well as their steep prices. Nevertheless, I do remember the realism of the sound, the feeling of a deep bass, and the organic presentation of instruments and vocals. These full size speakers were temping, but not practical for my use. Now I only deal with speakers when reviewing portable wireless audio, though they can't match the performance of full size ones.
Not too long ago wireless speakers were the talk of the town due to smartphones limitation of having a weak built-in speaker. A small external wireless speaker provided an improvement, but it became less noticeable with a new wave of smartphone models that caught up in the sound quality and the level of loudness. As a result, portable wireless speaker manufacturers had to re-invent themselves with bigger and more powerful designs, while some other well known big speaker manufacturers decided to scale down to a more portable wireless footprint. One thing they had in common: everybody realized that wireless speakers are not just about the looks and the convenience but also a sound quality.
While being a fan of B&W headphones, I was always jealous of their portable wireless speakers with AirPlay only support. Introduction of T7 was a breath of fresh air, especially since it supported Bluetooth. B&W took decades of their full size speaker experience and stuffed it inside of a small portable brick featuring a powerful deep sound. It was definitely a step up from the other "cute" thin-sounding Bluetooth accessory speakers. But despite a noticeable sound improvement, T7 still caters to a crowd that prefers portability over the top sound performance, thus you can enjoy it outdoors or in a smaller space indoors. To step up to the next level of sound quality with some compromises in portability, now you have Zeppelin Wireless. It's another B&W product that was out of my Android reach until it finally seen the light of the day with a full Bluetooth support - FINALLY!!! Here is more about it.
Unboxing.
I know it probably sounds like a cliché, but I really didn't know what to expect while waiting to receive Zeppelin Wireless. Website pictures could be very deceiving when trying to figure out the actual size of the product, and as a result I was a bit surprised to see a large and heavy box when it finally arrived. Considering a rather unique shape of the speaker, B&W did a great job with packaging and using styrofoam pieces to keep everything secure inside. You really have to carefully align it to put the speaker back into the box.
In addition to a speaker, you will also find a quick start guide, a color booklet with a history of B&W products, and a power cord. I can't really think of any other accessory they could have included considering this is not a portable on-the-go speaker you can "accessorize". Though, would have been nice to include a cable with UC-E6 connector which is required for service update. I don't even know if I need this service cable, but the fact that there is a service port and it uses a rare usb connector - I would have loved to see that cable. And considering how much emphasis is put into an Ethernet port and configuration with Ethernet cable connected to your computer – I’m very surprised that Ethernet cable was not included in the package. Since majority of people use wireless connection at home, not everybody going to have Ethernet cable laying around.
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Design.
Once you start taking the speaker out of the box, you better hold on to it tight since this is one heavy and slick piece! Just imagine if someone would have grabbed a football, stuffed it with 15 lbs of weight and stretched it out to 188mm (H) x 660mm (W) x 183mm (D) size, and you will have an idea of what to expect. The shape of the speaker is like nothing I have seen before. This is definitely not your traditional rectangular or cylindrical shape speaker cabinet. After all, B&W is well known for some original designs that make them standout from the crowd. With Zeppelin Wireless, good luck trying to hide it out of sight since its unique shape will certainly make it a centerpiece of any room.
Though the shape of Zeppelin is rather un-traditional in comparison to other speakers, it has a nice sturdy base with a non-slip rubber bottom to keep it steady on any surface. The speaker cabinet is made of heavy duty composite plastic material with a front grill dressed in a quality speaker cloth. Located discretely on the back at the top are 3 control buttons with Play/Pause and +/- volume adjustment. Buttons are shaped according to their functionality and have a nice tactile feedback when pressed. These buttons have a seamless integration with a cabinet, and easy to locate just by sliding your finger without even looking. You can clearly see that a lot of work went into aesthetics of the design which blends the art and the performance in one smooth harmony.
Moving down closer to the back of the base you will find other ports and controls, such as Power button, RJ45 Ethernet jack (for direct network connection), 100/240V power jack, 3.5mm auxiliary port, usb service port (UC-E6 connector), and a reset button. Ethernet port allows a direct network interface without a need for a wireless connection, thus a more steady streaming connection. Aux port is convenient when you want a quick hassle free direct connection, and Service port is for future firmware updates. Unfortunately, this is NOT a portable speaker that you can just pick up and go anywhere inside or outside of the house. Due to requirements to support powerful drivers and DSP/amplifier, Zeppelin Wireless doesn't have an internal battery and needs to be constantly plugged in to a power outlet.
There are a few more control buttons available on the front where you have a small extension lip from the base that comes out with “Bowers & Wilkins” raised label next to the power led. Here B&W decided to hide 2 touch buttons. On the left side of this extension lip you have AUX button and on the right side there is Bluetooth button/led. These buttons are very discrete and you wouldn’t even think for a second that something is there, but I wish it would have some tactile feedback because sometime it’s hard to know if a button was pressed successfully.
Overall, when it comes to Zeppelin Wireless design, I’m afraid some people might find it polarizing due to its untraditional shape. It’s a lot easier to deal with a typical rectangular speaker when it comes to placing it in the room. Here, you are looking at a unique design which going to attract the attention, both due to its shape and its sound. Wherever you decide to place it has to be closer to power outlet and with a front of the speaker facing the room. Personally, I like the look and the shape of this speaker - like a magnet, it draws your attention right in.
Pair up.
Next I would like to talk about different available options to connect Zeppelin Wireless to your audio source. As I mentioned before, I used to be frustrated with Zeppelin exclusive Apple-only device compatibility due to AirPlay support. My experience of testing and reviewing wireless speakers is based solely on Bluetooth connection with various Android devices. By adding support of Bluetooth 4.0, B&W opened up a door to a whole new world of Android users who can now start enjoying this speaker.
You have different ways to connect and to control Zeppelin from your audio source, wirelessly using Bluetooth connection, wirelessly using AirPlay streaming, and with Spotify Connect from within the app utilizing either wired or wireless connection. I have Apple-free household, thus can’t confirm anything related to AirPlay. I was also in disadvantage of not being able to download and to use configuration app from Apple store in order to run wireless config that way. I did download B&W Control app/program from their website to install it on my Windows laptop which suppose to guide you through wireless/wired config, but I never got it to connect to a speaker.
If you are going to start reading B&W instructions about wired versus wireless connection, you will end up pulling your hair out because these instructions are very confusing, and I consider myself to be tech savvy. In my opinion, just forget about all this connection nonsense! Turn on your speaker, enter in pair up mode, search for it in the list of your wireless Bluetooth devices on the phone, tap to select it, and enjoy the AMAZING wireless audio performance from any of your audio app, either playing music stored directly on your phone/tablet or streaming from Spotify/Tidal or other apps and services. And you can enjoy this 60+ feet away from the speaker, wireless across the open space with a phone source in your pocket!
This doesn't have to be complicated, and perhaps there is something to why B&W didn’t include a printed detailed manual or Ethernet cable or Service cable. You don’t need any of these extras to pair up Zeppelin Wireless with your favorite audio source. Of course, if you are feeling adventurous, hit the Reset button to clear all your wireless pair-up settings, and start from the scratch with ethernet cable connection to your computer, configuration through a web browser, and going back to wireless pair up. But I want to make it clear that it’s NOT necessary.
Under the hood.
I think B&W did a very impressive job supercharging their Zeppelin Wireless speaker. Inside of its reinforced cabinet enclosure, designed specifically to eliminate any vibration, you will find 5 separate speakers individually driven by dedicated audiophile quality Class D amps to pump out a total of 150W of power:
- 2x Double Dome tweeters, 25mm (1”), each rated at 25W.
- 2x FST midrange drivers, 90mm (3.5” ) each rated at 25W.
- 1x Ultra Long-Throw voice coil subwoofer, 150mm (6"), rated at 50W.
I'm not going to pretend to be know-it-all speaker guru, and after some research found "FST" to stand for Fixed Suspension Transducer which allows a more controlled speaker cone behavior, a technology B&W borrowed from their flagship speaker models.
Furthermore, to ensure a bit perfect streaming of the audio, Zeppelin Wireless is equipped with an updated version (in comparison to older Zeppelin models) of DSP where audio is processed at 24bit/192kHz without being down-sampled. The quality of internal sound processing was noticeable considering using either my Note 4 (w/apt-x support) and FiiO X7 (without apt-x support) yielded nearly the same audio quality. Taking all this into consideration, one can easily understand B&W decision to keep the audio connection wireless while power connection wired.
From B&W website, this is how it looks inside.
Sound Analysis.
Just like I didn't know what to expect when I opened Zeppelin Wireless packaging box, I wasn't sure what to expect when I hit the Play on my phone paired up to this speaker. There is one adjective I rarely use in sound description ("visceral"), and there is a good reason for that. When it comes to the bass, I usually hear it with my in-ear monitors and the same with my non-basshead full size headphones or other wireless speakers I've tested in the past. With Zeppelin Wireless I felt the bass, a deep rich natural visceral bass, where I had to take a few steps back to appreciate it more.
No, I'm not talking about a pounding sloppy sub-woofer bass that overpowers the rest of the sound spectrum. Zeppelin Wireless has a tight bass performance with a deep textured sub-bass rumble you can hear from far away, a tight punchy mid-bass which I honestly didn't expect from a dynamic speaker. A warm organic mids have a clear detailed presentation with a full body lower mids and detailed natural upper mids (beautiful vocals rendition). Treble was extended, well defined, clear, but not as crisp or airy - a performance typical of a natural sound, smooth and organic.
I found soundstage expansion to have above the average performance for a speaker, not exactly a holographic 3D effect. Some people describe experience of listening to quality full size speakers as being on stage surrounded by the orchestra. With Zeppelin Wireless sound expansion is definitely better than any other wireless speaker I heard in the past (except for RIVA Turbo X in surround mode), but I wouldn't call it as being in the middle of the action - it felt more like in-front of the stage. With full size speakers you have a physical separation, considering individual Left and Right cabinets placed apart, and the acoustics of the room with a sound reflecting of the walls will create a more convincing spatial effect. Here, the physical separation of L/R sides is still confined within a single speaker cabinet.
In our house we have an open main floor plan with living, dining, family, kitchen, and kids playroom. With speaker being placed in the corner of the farthest room, the whole entire 1st floor was filled with music, and even bass came through deep enough. Surprisingly, when I went upstairs to our bedroom I was still able to hear sound very clear, and the same when I went downstairs to the basement - the powerful sound of Zeppelin Wireless filled in our entire house.
If I try to put Zeppelin Wireless against other speakers I have recently tested, nothing really comes close as a direct competition. UE Boom is in a much weaker power category, lacking sub-bass, and having a thinner sound. The same with Bose SoundLink series where you have plenty of sub-bass, but not enough power or overall clarity. B&W T7 is pretty good, but with a max of 24W it can't compare to Zeppelin, and also its sound is more colored. RIVA Turbo X did impress me with its 45W of power, but the sound is leaner, doesn't fill up room space the same way how Zeppelin does, bass doesn't go as deep, mid-bass is slower, and overall sound is brighter and less organic.
Conclusion.
When I'm reviewing headphones and DAPs, I often bring up a principle of diminishing returns where sometime doubling in price only brings you a very marginal sound improvement, and at the end it's up to a buyer if the price premium worth it. Zeppelin Wireless is the most expensive wireless speaker I have tested to date; doubling the price of my previous favorites T7 and Turbo X. If you are not looking for a portable rechargeable audio speaker, and focusing purely on the sound quality - I can honestly tell you that Zeppelin Wireless sounds at least twice as good as those other two speakers. Keep in mind, Zeppelin is NOT portable and will require to be plugged into the wall since there is no internal battery. Also, it's too powerful and rather big for a small room. But if you have space to accommodate this latest masterpiece from a legendary design studio of Bowers & Wilkins - you will be able to experience the performance of a truly premium full size speaker sound at a fraction of the cost and wireless from your phone or tablet. My only wish for B&W is to be able to capture sound performance of Zeppelin Wireless and package it in a more portable wireless footprint, perhaps T9?

[Review] UNITEK Aluminium Wireless Stereo Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Hey guys,
As a lot of you may know by now, I like reviewing mostly unknown brands to see what their quality is like in comparison to a brand which we all know! Well today I'm back with a review of this UNITEK speaker! (Pictures at the bottom!)
First things first, lets start with the packaging. It arrives in a plastic package which has details about what the speaker can do, such as hands free voice calls, play music and listen to the FM Radio. You can clearly see the speaker, which I think is a nice touch!
I have to say, the speaker was a lot smaller then I expected, like.. a lot smaller! Taking the speaker out of the packaging, you are greeted with an instruction manual which tells you how to do everything with the speaker such as volume up and down and how to power it on. A flat micro-usb cable and a little 'Thank You' card are also included in the packaging!
The build of the speaker is really, really good. It is fully metal and is pretty heavy which makes me believe it is definitely real metal, as it is also cold to the touch. It has a nice chamfer on the top and middle of it, which make it look more premium. The speaker grill at the top is also metal which is great!
On the bottom of the speaker there is a blue LED light which lights up when you turn on the speaker, and flashes while music is playing. All the controls are on the bottom side of the speaker. There is a button which changes from bluetooth mode, to aux mode to FM radio mode (which interestingly uses the Micro-USB cable as the antenna!). There are also the volume up and down buttons, skip track buttons and pause play buttons. There is a port for the Micro-USB cable and there is a SD Card slot in case you have any music on an SD card.
Lets talking about sound quality. It is loud, really, really loud. Shaking desks and vibrating floors loud. It really surprised me since the speaker is so small, but I wouldn't recommend keeping it up that loud all the time in case it blows the speaker! The bass is really good with this speaker which I love and the mids and the highs are pretty decent as well from my testing! Battery life is great, and I got about 4.5/5 hrs of music playback with the speaker. It only took 30 minutes to charge from 0-100% as well.
Overall, this is an excellent speaker and I would fully recommend it to anybody who is interested in one!
Here is a link to all pictures bundled together! http://imgur.com/a/x9WYC
Link to speaker is here!

Review: Bang&Olufsen Beoplay E8

I am a music addict. I listen to a big varienty of styles: Metal, Electronic, R&B, you name it. Beeing an audiophile in my beginnings, I do not only care about how music is produced but also how it is reproduced. I already own the RMA T20 for on-the-go music consumption. Although they are a great pair of in-ear buds, they still are tied to cables. Since my Pixel 2XL comes without audio port, I was looking for a decent pair of true wireless earbuds that do not need any kind of cord.
Half a month ago, I bought the Bang&Olufsen Beoplay E8 that I find to be the most ambitious true wireless earbuds for audiophiles available today. I tested them thoroughly over the last 2 weeks and want to share an honest review.
Notice: I paid the full price (~260 EUR on Amazon.de) and did not recieve any discounts or incentives in order to write this review. I have no relation to B&O whatsoever. So this review is unbiased and reflects my personal opinion.
TL;DR
Pros:
great sound
precious looking buds and case
nice app with versatile EQ
transparency mode lets environmental sounds through
works nice with phone calls
multiple gestures
dropouts close to none
lipsync audio/video
Cons:
expensive
Micro-USB port
mediocre battery lifetime (~3h)
skip forward gesture often mistaken for a pause gesture
Review
Package
The package contains the 2 earbuds, a charging case, a thin USB-A to Micro-USB cable, several silicone earpieces (L, M, S, XS) and Comply earfoams (M).
Looks
The buds are a little big bulkier than what competitors like the Apple AirBuds offer but they look really precious in my eyes. The case comes with a leather coating and also offers nice haptics. The buds come in two color flavors: Black and charcoal (greyish). Both look nice, I own the black ones.
Pairing
Pairing works painlessly: Holding both touch areas for some seconds, the LED in the right bud indicates that pairing is now active. Then just use the normal bluetooth pairing of your phone.
App
The app is nicely designed and shows some informations about your buds like serial no and battery but also allows making settings.
You can choose EQ presets and make your own ones by placing an indicator in a sound-grid and tuning spacial levels. Sounds complicated but is actually rather intuitive. The app also notifies about firmware updates and does them only fly.
Functionality / Use
The buds provide an average playime of ~3h while the case provide enough power for 2 additional charges.
The interaction concept is based on two touch-sensitive areas (one per bud). A couple of gestures allow turning on, skip forward/backward, pause/play, volume control, transparency mode, call control and voice assistant activiation. Even if the sheer amount of gestures might be confusing for some, I find them easy to learn. Most of the time, they work pretty well. An sad exception is the "skip forward" gesture (double-tip right bud) that is often mistaken as pause (single-tip right bud). Besides this, the control is superiour to every other true wireless bud out there that I tested.
A highlight is the lip-sync audio/video (<0,2s lag) that makes videos a pleasure to watch. I tested other buds with a lag > 1s that made videos almost impossible to watch.
And when talking about comparisons with other buds: Most suffer from dropouts. These buds don't. At least almost. My greatest fear was that frequent dropouts would kill my pleasure. But these buds do really have a stable connection as long as the phone is not to far away from the right bud (master) and the left bud (slave) is not too far away from the right bud. In fact, I only faced short dropouts only in very few moments: While walking through a safety-scan door (interference) and crouching with my phone sticking in my jeans pocket (too much body between the phone and the buds). I don't know wether the up-to-date firmware is responsible for this, but I have absolutely no complaints in this department.
The transparency mode lets you percieve your environment in 3 flavors: environment only, mostly environment with soft music and 50/50.
Phone calls work like a charm and will even work while wearing only the left bud (master).
When put back in the case, the buds turn off automatically.
Sound
The sound is where these buds really do shine. They provide the B&O signature sound. This means: Transparent sound with clear, non-hissing hights, rich mids and present, defined lows. If you favor a modulated sound instead of a neutral one, you will love the EQ that the app features. Even if the sound reproduction cannot fully compete with audiophile cable headphones, I'd call it "almost audiophile". It is by far good enough to satisfy demanding music lovers. The sound is far ahead of any true wireless competition that I've checked.
Comfort
The buds really fit my ears well and despite their size, they have a tight fit that made me never afraid of having a bud dropping out of my ear.
Verdict
These are really great true wireless in-ear buds for audio lovers that unfortunately come with a hefty price tag. If you are into music on the go, you cannot go wrong. If you are looking for a sports companion, you might want to look somewhere else.