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A-terrible-timeI recently got the Cambridge audio m100 TWS for about $100 and I'm very happy with it. Sound quality and noise cancelling is very good for the price
CalligoMilesCA Melomania M100/A100. Remarkable sound quality for the price in a comfortable small package, I personally toned down the bass on my M100s a bit but otherwise loved them right out of the box. Also tried the A100, but while they're at least as good for sound and seem to fix the subtle but annoying mic crackle the M100 can develop at high ANC settings the angled stems don't agree with every ear.
Noble Fokus Rex for the best within your budget. CA Melomania M100/A100 for great value - it's useful to remember wireless IEMs are inherently disposable electronics, and I personally wouldn't recommend going past their ~$150 price point for something that'll last two years tops. I'd add some even better value chi-fi options, but they all run afoul of #4 with janky apps and weird stock tunings. If you don't like tinkering for the best experience, you're better off staying away from those entirely.
croco-verdeI actually have connection issues with the M100, the bluetooth is not that stable when I have the phone in my left pocket (I think the right earbud is the main one) - they are good, but in my exprience they have a lot of dropouts. Also **calls in loud environments** are just plain bad, no one will understand you.
DevilishlyHandsome63I settled on the Denon Perl Pro's and am really happy with them. I did try the Cambridge Audio Melomania M100's, but they sounded flat and lifeless to me, and didn't go loud,so they were returned.
drogzhngndzDefinitely yes for example melomania m100 didnt have it.Whn i went to gym realme gave very good performance however the eq app of realme is not good therefore if ypu think of making eq settimgs dont buy it still the flat eq works great if you need bass liberty4 nc is my favoirte for this category secomd is master dymaic its 400 dollars doesnt worth it so if ypu need bass i suggest you cheaper and almost best for me so far liberty 4nc but for metal or instrumental any song i suggest realme air 6 pro
eddie_muntz_88Cambridge M100 are my bassiest earbuds
Far_Inspector_6006Cambridge audio m100s do a truly great job at a lower price point and have exceptional battery life
Greedy-Blacksmith260I own Ultra 1&2, JBL T pro 3, XM1000 5, B&W PI 8, Cambridge M100, AZ100, Final Audio Tonalite. Recently, I also tried SoundPEATS H3 & Pro5. My daily driver will be: 1. Final Audio Tonalite, 2. Ultra 2, 3. H3, 4. XM5 the rest remain with my collection cabinet together with Headphones. I just simply loves to explores values for money TWS and headphones. I had a chance to try the Sony WF-1000XM6 at a shop in my area. While they were a good pair of headphones, I ultimately decided against purchasing them, as I didn't feel that their specifications significantly improved upon the Final Audio Tonalite. Furthermore, I'm pretty dissatisfied with Bluetooth 5.3, whilst, given upcoming DAPs, mobile phones, etc., are already using at least 5.4V to 6.0V. Don't get me wrong, XM6 remains amazing all-around, including your curated EQ, just not my style when it comes to Bluetooth 5.3v.
Okay, for measurement purposes, I will say Pi 8 versus Tonalite sound can be pleasant and compatible. Mic pickup on Pi8 is a disaster when you're in the subway, but no issue with Tonalite. Compare with the Cambridge m100, compatible sound quality, but mic pickup is again far superior. Against Ultra 2, I feel Tonalite is far superior to instrument separation. The mic pickup can be compatible.
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