If the bacteria present on our own skin and in our ears, is really as dangerous as manufacturers and advertising agencies would have us believe, why did humans not die out, long before reaching a stage where we know what bacteria are and, how to kill them? From the flexible dual or single earbud usability, to the hear-through functionality, the ATH-SQ1TW true wireless earbuds are not only stylish, but suitable for every lifestyle. Deliveries direct from manufacturers or suppliers can take a little longer but we will keep you informed and updated. All said, Audio-Technica has come up with an attractive, top-notch pair of true wireless earphones in the ATH-TWX9. To start, these earbuds feature stems like Apple’s popular AirPods, with a mix of rubberized grippy coating and glossy plastic which actually looks pretty nice — at least before the textured parts start getting grimy.

Unlike traditional headphones, this technology provides a 360-degree soundscape, immersing you in a captivating audio experience. Use the touch sensor to choose from five preset noise-cancelling modes or optimized noise cancelling that adapts to your current environment.And with that in mind, I consider its rivals to be better all-rounders and perhaps better suited to most people. I’m pleasantly surprised that a true wireless earphone could articulate a busy album like this so effectively. Okay, good enough for many a flight around Asia, but you’d need to pause and juice things up mid-flight for a trip to Europe or the United States. Even the five-LED light bar on the front of the case feels premium, giving you an at-a-glance confirmation of case/earbuds charge levels. Once I twisted them into position, it was clear they weren’t going anywhere — the portion that sits in the bowl of the ear might as well have been 3D-printed for my ears.

Your headphones allow you to get help from Google hands-free, making them the perfect companion to stay connected when you’re on the go. A graphical EQ with five bands for custom settings, which can be saved as pre-sets, is available for sound control. The Connect app displays all the earbuds control options, as well as the ability to change the right earbud’s touch panel to control smart assistant access, noise canceling toggling, or to give a battery level reading.

Thanks to the multipoint connection, it is possible to make an A/B comparison of the sound reproduction of the iPhone (AAC format) and Asus Zenfone (Snapdragon Sound, aptX Adaptive), and this served as the starting point for our listening test. With that, you can make the treble sparkle a bit more or get the vocals enhanced a little, if you like, but I think the original tuning that the engineers at Audio-Technica have done is pretty balanced and neutral, which is what I prefer.

Featuring a non-slip and compact design, the ATH-TWX9 earphones offer an ergonomic layout that ensures a comfortable fit. drivers with an extended high-frequency range, but this requires 96kHz sampling via Snapdragon Sound technology. With ANC switched on, the bass is fuller and punchier without losing any significant dynamics or control. Five ANC modes (“Airplane”, “Train”, “On The Go”, “Office/Study”, and “Home”) plus the “Optimised” mode with local calibration are available via the ambient noise control.General ambient noise removal is effective but any loud high-pitch sounds will disrupt the voice, and in windy conditions, the mic can still somewhat pick up the voice as long as you articulate loudly. You can repeat the optimization any time from the earbuds with a long press on the right touch sensor.

They are completely black, and I’m not sure if Audio Technica is planning on releasing more color variations in the future. On-Ear Professional Monitor Headphones with exceptional clarity throughout an extended frequency range. On the live recording, the instruments from the double bass to the percussions feel on the spot and precise. Play Pink Floyd’s The Great Gig in the Sky, for example, and you get a sense of the scale and dynamism in the vocals.Furthermore, the ATH-TWX9 supports high-resolution audio, guaranteeing an immersive listening experience. Seriously, this product is easily the biggest dust magnet I’ve reviewed working at SoundGuys, and no amount of rubbing alcohol or wiping with a microfiber cloth can get it totally clean after only a few days of use. For the past couple of years, true wireless earbuds have been the fastest-growing segment in the audio space. I feel like there could have been more tweaking here unless this is just an issue with my specific unit.