Hi, hv 2 newbie questions
- is it normal for Bluetooth iem volumes to b v low vs normal wired ones? Went to test a few diff models all r v soft except the one from Bose.
- between true wireless earbuds and those with a connecting wire betw left and right buds, what's the adv/disadv?
Thanks.
1. The loudness depends on the amp on the wireless. Theoretically speaking, wireless can deliver louder sound because they have independent battery and amp to power up the audio. Some models that have independent volume controls can even go higher because you control both phone volume and earphone volume, which adds up the amplification. The new Android OS has an option to separate the volume control, but may not work with all wireless earphones.
2. True Wireless vs. normal wireless. Other than sound quality, there are a few areas that you might need to consider:
a. How long can the battery last? Other than the time taken to drain battery, does the battery retain charges over time, and does the charging system continue to function well?
b. How good will the earbuds transmit audio to each other? Do they work well in environments?
c. Are the accessories easily replaceable?
The most important function of TWE, other than the audio quality, is the battery life. If the buds last only 1 hour, you cannot even finish a movie. Then you have to place them onto the case to charge, and meanwhile, you can’t use them. Then next question: how long do they take to charge? Hopefully not another hour.
The other important issue is whether both earbuds can receive audio reliably without any frequent dropouts. Interference will definitely occur once a while, but if it happens to frequently, you will probably get so frustrated that you will stop using them altogether.
The other consideration is the charging system. While most wireless earphones charge using standard micro-USB cables plugged directly to the earphones, TWE earbuds charge through a special case which is plugged to a power source via micro-USB cable. If the case stops working, or worse, if the charging conductor malfunctions, the earbuds will not be able to charge anymore.
Because with TWEs, the points of failure are more than standard wireless earphones, which are a little more than direct wired earphones. Therefore, it’s more important to ensure the TWEs you buy come with a good warranty program, or have replacement parts that can be purchased easily even after warranty.
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