ROSESELSA - Earfree i5

I just got them but somehow they are lacking in transparency and mids vocals sounds flat and emotion less compared to my other edifier tws1 proaybe they need more burn in perhaps?

The treble is more tame. But soundstage and bass did not improve

Also I recommend checking out the Roseselsa Earfree I5 because they punch sound way above their price point for sure. (I'm talking better than the Airpod pros 2 which are too overrated and underperform in sound) also the Soundpeats capsule 3 Pro plus which is another tws that sound better than some other 200+ dollar earbuds as well

Roseselsa Earfree I5 is a big contender imo

I agree on the treble part but it so much better that it's mind blowing. Also I honestly find the smaller details stand out much better in music on the i5 than the C3P+ since I feel that I have to raise my volume on them to hear the details. But in the near future Roseselsa are working on the i7 or i9 which will probably be priced around the same as the C3P+ or a little higher. Let's see what they bring out in the future. I also can't wait for the xmems drivers to be used more by different companies as well.

For best sound quality. I would go for the Soundpeats capsule 3 Pro plus or the Roseselsa Earfree I5. Both have superb imaging and excellent seperation at this price point that I think wins against many earbuds 100+. Roseselsa Earfree I5 have a warmer, more natural, and rich sound. They still have bright, crisp, and clean treble, with good controlled natural bass. Vocals and instruments also have great depth as well. (No EQ though and only 4 EQ presets) The Soundpeats Capsule 3 Pro plus has a brighter sound tuning but definitely delivers with heavier bass. Vocals and instruments do sound somewhat more thin but the custom EQ fixes the issue. Soundstage is also a tad bit wider on this pair but the Roseselsa have better height. Now unfortunately these don't really work for your water resistant rating since both Soundpeats (Ipx4), and Roseselsa (Ipx5) are under ipx6. Not sure if there are any higher rates earbuds in the same price category with the same sound.

These Roseselsa Earfree i5 are one of the most complete TWS under 75 dollars. Scroll down to find out more :) | *please read this I put a lot of time into it haha (more than my other ones)* I bought the Roseselsa Earfree i5 at 59.99 on amazon but I think there is a 5 percent coupon as of right now. *The unboxing category does not count to the final score for earbuds* **Every part is labled in bold so just scroll around if you want** **(7.5/10) UNBOXING:** The box itself is nothing special, it just shows the specifications of the i5. The box is made of a plastic/cardboard kind of material (but im not sure what it actually is). And the i5 case is placed in the middle of the box. Other things included in the box: * USB C Cable * Extra silicone eartips * A manual [The box ](https://preview.redd.it/b8vaznlfn3ae1.jpg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0960251a78fa477490285129d7f6e0742a4f3489) **(8.5/10) FEATURES:** * BT 5.3 * ANC/TRANSPARENCY/WIND REDUCTION * Multipoint connection * LDAC High Res * App compatibility * In ear detection * IPX5 * ELC (equal loudness contour) The Earfree i5 comes with features that are to be expected for this price point such as in ear detection and LDAC. But it does seem to miss some other features that would have been nice. For example, google fast pair or dust resistance. I'm also not sure if they have wireless charging or not but the previous generation (the Earfree i3) had wireless charging so I am going to test that. **(8.75/10) BUILD QUALITY/COMFORT:** The build quality does not disappoint on these i5. To start off, the case is made of aluminum (or they call it CNC Aerospace-Grade Aluminum) which definitely makes it stand out from the earbuds in the same price range. It's a seemingly sleek but compact design but adds heft over the previous i3 while keeping it light and comfortable to pocket. The comfort on the other end is a mixed bag, personally. I feel that the silicone eartips that come stock are quite stiff and cheap quality so I had to resort to using after market eartips. But making that change, the stem style buds fit nicely and snuggly once the seal of the after market tips are created. They feel quite light in the ears and I could honestly wear them for hours without fatigue overtime. https://preview.redd.it/wnhcmj4ln3ae1.jpg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cdb7e972bfb401e2e689ae98eb04de639c87b509 **(8.5/10) CONTROLS:** You control these Earfree i5 via the touch pad on the outside of the stem. There is single tap, double tap, triple tap, and long hold. It can be customized on the app which I will get into later. Also, each tap has a feedback so you know if it has activated ANC, volume, playback, etc. The only reason the score isn't higher is because I keep accidentally activating the touch control because of how it is placed on the buds. [Control Page](https://preview.redd.it/wy1geh96o3ae1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=5c4b7e02af42f345ec6819390f06c9b3f13c52a3) **(9.5/10) APP:** The app is called "Roselink" which is on IOS and Android. It basically does everything that you need. The ANC and transparency controls each have different levels on how strong they can be. You can also turn on and off wind noise cancellation but there aren''t any levels of strongness. However, there is not a custom EQ option but rather 4 different eqs that you can choose from (POP/HIFI/ROCK/LIGHT). Ill get more into detail with the sound later. There is an included game mode which is advertised at 54 ms which I highly doubt. There is a find device which beeps each bud individually which is quite helpful and of course there are custom touch controls as well. Another tab under touch controls is "Lab Features" which you can toggle in ear detection on or off. If you look to the bottom of the app, there is a place called "Square" which basically is a meditation/study/concentration place where you can play loads of different noises ranging from fire place noises, rain, or white noise, etc. [ANC CONTROLS ](https://preview.redd.it/ipyndukqn3ae1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=c77ced421a6dd980e801668a977ae878e6ba43b8) [\\"RoseLink\\" APP](https://preview.redd.it/jhaa075wn3ae1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=0927ba76f1b1a28e8c55fdf2622f07d7f4cc8838) **(8/10) BATTERY LIFE:** From my testing for battery life, this is an excellent pair just for that. I get 9 hours with ANC off (no LDAC). 8 hours with ANC off (with LDAC). I get 6 and a half hours with ANC on (with LDAC). 7 hours with ANC on (without LDAC) **(6.5/10) ANC/TRANSPARENCY/WIND REDUCTION:** (7.5/10) NOISE CANCELLATION: (This is tested on the deepest noise cancellation level) Im genuinely impressed from the ANC performance on these Roseselsa Earfree i5, not just because I love this brand. For this price, the ANC is very decent. For scale, I think it's on par with the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC for this price range so I would probably have to give it an A or an A-. But partially from this ANC performance is mainly because of the new firmware update version 125. It blocks out around 80 - 90 percent of the low frequencies and about 50 - 60 percent of the mid frequency range. However, it does seem to let in voices (and other higher frequencies) in quite easily, blocking only about 10 percent of the highs. (5.5/10) TRANSPARENCY: To be honest, I find the transparency to be a mixed bag. Everything comes through the mics clearly with minimal white noise but I find that the occlusion (blocked ear effect when speaking) is quite apparent so it won't feel as if there was nothing inside your ears. But other than that, there is basically nothing wrong with it. EDIT: After using transparency mode for a while, I notice that it's hard to hear voices when listening to music. (This is even on the strongest transparency mode setting) It also isn't the most clear and I find that there is a lot of white noise. Disappointing but I hope Roseselsa pushes out a firmware update that fixes the transparency mode. WIND REDUCTION: It works like every other anti wind/wind reduction feature on other earbuds. It essentially blocks wind from coming through the mics. I find it to work decent but you probably won't be able to hear the outside world as well as if you were in transparency mode. The only negative from the ANC and transparency is how they pick up lots of wind easily in the mics. **(9.1/10) SOUND QUALITY:** These Earfree i5 are equipped with 12 mm topologic drivers which I find to be amazing with its performance. Firstly, the sound signature is a very tasty V shape tuning, however, it's a good kind of V-shape tuning that I will explain specifically in each of the EQ options down below (there will also be EQ graphs for those who want to have a visual representation). [EQ GRAPH FROM cqtek\/HI-END PORTABLE via head-fi.org \(go check him out, he makes great reviews\)](https://preview.redd.it/b71ese6og3ae1.png?width=1157&format=png&auto=webp&s=b8077b2cd1aa8b21258bcb31ab906cf9a5d58a97) As I mentioned, I tested the audio with the HIFI preset. Its just pure audio bliss at this price point no doubt. I find the bass quality to be quite rich rather than boomy and subwoofer like. The sub bass is definitely present and not lacking in any way. Although this is a V shape like tuning, the midrange does not lack and in fact, impressed me greatly. The vocals, male vocals, sound warm and with great detail and weight to them. You can hear and feel the voice notes. Same goes with the female vocals and in general. Instruments I found to be very clear and perception of where they come from are quite easy because of the outstanding imaging and micro detail pickup. Drums, guitars, pianos sounded full with depth and a weighty feel which makes a great impression for other instruments to shine as well despite a V shape tuning. With this pair, I've noticed that there is actually some height in the music with instruments and other sounds as well which usually, only wired IEMS have which impressed me with a TWS at this price point. The highs are crisp but does not have any harshness so I think this could be a safe option for those who might be treble sensitive. The treble sparkles with a soundstage that is quite airy and expansive. However, mid range does get slightly recessed but isn't noticeable in most scenarios. In terms of sound quality, I would have to put these up with the Soundpeats Capsule 3 Pro Plus which is a great feat as those sound absolutely amazing as well. POP: Probably the most V shaped EQ, there is great openness and excitement in vocals in the upper mids. The bass is more balanced on this preset. However some might find the treble to harsh. HIFI: This is most likely the safer option to go with since it creates a warmer sound from decreasing the treble and slightly increasing bass. The mids are tamer and more neutral making it better for longer listening sessions. ROCK: Not a fan of this EQ option because I feel like the extremely lowered treble and an increase of bass reduced that feeling of an airy/expansive soundstage. But it might just be my ears. I also find that vocals do become muddy and gets overthrown by instruments and the bass LIGHT: Also not really a fan of this EQ option since the bass is almost completely removed and the treble is increased to a point where everything is shrill and piercing. It also sounds very hollow and lifeless in some music. Although this preset may change with a future firmware update. If I were to fully compare the sound quality to a more expensive pair, I would say these i5 compare to that of the Cambridge Audio Melomania m100 or even the Status BetweenANC just because of how much detail and clarity that these Roseselsa's push out. Now, I'm not saying that these sound the best of the best, but they are absolutely stellar for this price and I don't think that there is any competition other than maybe the Moondrop Moca. **VERDICT:** OVERALL SCORE: (8.41/10) It is safe to say that these are one of the best earbuds to buy in this "under 75 dollar" price range. They have the complete set of features and deliver great performance in noise cancelling. These sound absolutely excellent for the price and sound quality is better than a lot of others for the a much higher price tag (Apple Airpod Pro 2 cough cough). I think they can genuinely compete with some wired IEMS and some TWS that range 150+. The only cons that I believe I see are how terrible the stock eartips are (might be different for you). And the second con is that the transparency mode needs a little work, but it should soon be fixed with a firmware update. So the final verdict, these are definitely a no brainer for this price. *i know this is probably a more in depth review than usual, im just trying new things haha :)*

These are definitely better when it comes to listening for longer periods of time. These are less treble heavy than the Soundpeats. The Soundpeats has a wider and more airy soundstage while these have better depth and height in the sound. Both are a no brainer for good sound quality. The treble on both are great and natural. And for daily use, I use these rather than soundpeats

Rosesla Earfree I5. Absolutely no doubt, there is zero competition in this price range. Also another solid option is the Edifier W260nc

I recommend checking out the Roseselsa Earfree I5 (imo more towards people who enjoy the best sound quality in terms of natural sound and excellent imaging reproduction). But a better overall would definitely be the Earfun air pro 4

The earfun air 4 pro in my testing are the best all rounder when it comes to ANC performance, battery life and multipoint. They have decently Harman curve sound tuning which appeals more to the average listener. Imo they could have better sound imaging and depth in the soundstage. EQ will definitely bring out the sound more. In my testing when it comes to battery life, I get a solid 7 hours with ANC on and LDAC enabled. ANC is very good at eliminating the low frequencies and decent at mids but highs aren't blocked out (which is to be expected). Multipoint also works great, no issues whatsoever when switching devices. Build quality is okay, it can still take hits without breaking (hard plastic but feels flimsy imo) The OnePlus are also solid. Battery life is probably the best I've tried when it comes to stem style, (tested with LHDC v4 not v5 so not sure how much battery life will take a hit) I get around 9 hours without ANC and 8 to 8 and a half hours with ANC. ANC is great at blocking out low frequencies and some mid frequencies but seem to let in high frequencies easily. Sound quality is bassy out of the box but using custom EQ helps a lot with making then sound more balanced. And again, just like the Earfun, these lack imaging but these have better instrumental seperation. Multipoint works great and build quality is decent (sturdy soft to the touch hard plastic) The Roseselsa are also very good and the best I've tried when it comes to sound quality under 100. Great height and depth to music (instruments and vocals), amazing treble reproduction, superb imaging (mild v shape tuning so it also fits the likes of most people as well). Battery life is nothing special, in my testing I get 6 and a half hours with ANC and LDAC on. ANC is decent at blocking out the low frequencies and decent at blocking out mid frequencies but I find these to block out high frequencies better than the others. Unlike the other two, these i5 let the high frequencies through the mics but doesn't amplify them unlike the other two (it's strange but they could be fixed with firmware). Multipoint works great and build quality is superb, they have an aluminum case which feels premium to the touch. Out of the three, the earfun air 4 pro are the most future proof because they have auracast and LE audio. They also support LDAC and Aptx (two hi res codecs) Also I have written a review on the Roseselsa Earfree I5 on my page and the OnePlus buds 3 (don't check out the OnePlus buds 3 review because it's outdated and I've basically changed a lot of my thoughts about them after using them for quite a while. I also need to update the review before which I'm working on). Unfortunately I didn't have time to write the earfun air pro 4 review so what I've written here is basically my mini review of them.

The Soundpeats capsule 3 Pro plus or the Roseselsa Earfree I5 are both solid option. Also recommend checking out the Earfun air 4 pro or air 2 nc. They all have better ANC than the cmf

For pure sound quality, I would recommend the Roseselsa Earfree I5 of your looking for clarity and superb sound imaging. I've basically tried most of the earbuds in this price category but the Roseselsa turn out to be the best taste for my ears. Wide soundstage, good instrumental seperation, and they sound natural as well. Treble is crisp/detailed, mids are somewhat recessed but not noticeable. The bass is natural and punchy (not bloated and not subwoofer like) so this isn't a pair of your a bass head.

The Roseselsa Earfree I5 are the most solid option under 75 dollars absolutely no doubt

No doubt, the Roseselsa Earfree I5 or the Soundpeats capsule 3 Pro plus. And I say this with confidence l as I rated them THE BEST under 100 category for sound quality alone. They will not disappoint you whatsoever with the clean detailed sound and top notch clarity amongst both of them. They have the widest soundstage out of any earbuds in this price segment, the cleanest bass response as well. Both tuned excellently and both the Roseselsa and Soundpeats push out sound better than most earbuds 200 plus.

Soundpeats and Roseselsa are making earbuds that punch out sound performance for double or even triple there price if that's what you want. But you should also check out soundcore for ANC as well.

The Roseselsa Earfree I5 fit the category especially for sound. They have a spacious soundstage with excellent imaging that rivals buds even 100-150+. They have good depth and weight for vocals and instruments. The treble is bright, crisp, and detailed, the bass is full without being overbloated. Male vocals sound warm, female vocals sound energetic. And they do have multipoint

I would recommend spending a little more for the Cambridge audio melomania m100, honestly top tier sound quality for this price range, there is no beating it for sure. ANC is also decent and blocks out lots of low and mid frequency noises as well. For stem style, I would recommend the Earfun air 4 pro (best ANC for this price range)or the Roseselsa Earfree I5 (bets sound quality for this price range)

Budget under 100, Roseselsa Earfree I5, Soundpeats Capsule 3 Pro Plus HM: Moondrop Moca, Budget for 100-200 Denon perl pros, Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 HM: OnePlus buds pro 3, Nothing Ear, Technics az80, Jlab Epic lab Budget for 200-300, B&W Pi8(when on sale) HM: JBL Tour Pro 3, Technics Az100, Sennheiser MTW4 300+ Noble Fokus Rex 5, Devialet Gemini II This would be my suggestions for audio quality, I base these off their performance in soundstage, imaging, seperation, and things similar to that. As for tuning it really comes down to personal preference, most of them will suite anyone's personal needs with their custom EQs. I've tried countless amount of earbuds in all price ranges (20 to 300+ dollars worth) but these come out to be my top performers. I might have missed some since I have so many but I'll probably come back if I missed some. (I'll get into more details if you really want, like durability/longevity, battery, ANC, transparency, etc)

Roseselsa Earfree I5 are the better option than both of them. I've used the KZ but the battery died on the left earbud after 1 week of usage. It wouldnt charge and support never answered me back

The I5 are definitely a mild v shape tuning but it's very carefully tuned. They still provide a far above average wide soundstage for this price point. Imaging is also very precise. Vocals don't lack in any way either and instrument locations are easily recognised even of this tuning. Another option I would recommend at the Soundpeats capsule 3 pro plus, if you can extend your budget, those will be the go to if you want the widest soundstage under 100. Imaging is decent and these have a custom EQ unlike the I5 which have only 4 EQ presets (although I find the presets good enough already) Imo both are good, the Moondrop Moca are also very good, but when I use the app, it's very buggy and also I needed to get a replacement but for now there aren't any issues with them.

They definitely aren't generic, their sound quality punches way above their price range. Their Ceramics X, i3, and I5 models sounds ton more lively and energetic than even the Airpod pros 2. Wider soundstage, good imaging, and even better clarity

Imo the Roseselsa Earfree I5 are the best sounding tws under 100 when it comes to accurate/precise imaging, great airy soundstage, amazing depth and instrument perception. Bass is also on the balanced side (although it's a slight v shape tuning, it still remains decently balanced through all frequencies). (4 EQ presets) I get about 6-9 hours depending on if I'm using LDAC or LDAC with ANC. I have a review on my page if you want to check it out. Another solid option are the Soundpeats capsule 3 Pro plus, they have the widest soundstage I've tested in this price and they have a custom EQ so bass can be tuned down. ANC imo is better at cancelling low frequencies on this pair but battery life takes a hit at 5 hours with ANC and LDAC. (I also have a review on my page for these ones as well) (Also I've tested these against the soundcore liberty 4 nc/pro, realme air 6 pro, OnePlus buds 3, earfun air 4 pro, nothing ear a, etc and these two tws come out to be the most accurate sounding out of the bunch.)

It would still be the Roseselsa. But I would also recommend the OnePlus buds 3, they do have slightly worse audio quality, but the battery life is superb at 9 hours with ANC and LHDC on(although I'm not sure what phone you have so idk if LHDC is supported on your device). ANC is decent as well maybe on par with the Roseselsa. Another solid option that at similar to the OnePlus with better ANC are the Earfun air 4 pro.

If you like clean sound, I think you will prefer roseselsa earfree i5, the sound of earfun is a bit boring (maybe you need to compare to feel it). the sound of I5 is more dynamic, more ambient and immersive, because they themselves come from iems, so they have a strong control of the sound, due to airpro4's noise cancellation is also about to become obsolete, so I feel like there are quite a few better headphones out there.

I went ahead and bought the Roseselsa I5. The sound is excellent out of the box (which is fortunate, since there's not a lot of ability to adjust it), although I think that the Soundpeats Capsule 3 Pro+ sounds smoother and more to my taste. Other advantages are the robust build of the case, and the ability to completely customize the control scheme. Glad to have in-ear detection (which the Soundpeats lack, alas). Downsides - the included eartips stink; I ended up using a pair of Spinfits that were lying around. And both the ANC and transparency modes are a joke.

The Soundpeats Capsule 3 Pro + sounds better and has better ANC. I just wish that it had in-ear detection. I decided to return the I5.

EARFREE-i5 are so good

Love my Denon Perl Pro for pure SQ so much so I feel alot of my material isnt good enough. As DD buds for work, calls & such, its below average due to its form & bulk. Have a LG Tonefree FP8 I use as DD. Its decent in ANC, transparency & mic. SQ is ok ie.acceptable but nothing to write home about. Just got in a Roseselsa earfree i5 with factory foamies. A bit spicy in upper mids & ever so slightly bass deficient (in quantity but not quality) but both are easily managed with some EQ'ing. With the foamies, its fit & comfort is leagues above most inears I've used. SQ isnt on par with the DPPs but overall, its good to excellent. ANC is average tho. But the fit & comfort trumps all others & now, its my fav DD. So much so that if I can only have one, I'd choose the Roseselsa i5 > DPPs. Best of all, its only \~$60. IMO ofcos All that said, in your OP stated choices, I'd go Technics if SQ is my prime motivator

After a month long postal strike & after I gave up on them ever showing up, mine came in a week or so ago 😅. I basically mirror you impressions on these i5's. Cept mine does experience some irregular bt dropouts. And ya, the touch controls are somewhat sensitive. Far's fit, I ordered mine with the factory foamies & am I glad I did. Makes for easy fit & more importantly, are comfy even for extended use. For \~$60, these are winners in the SQ dept On another note, the KZ Xtra buds came in today. And the KZs are good, not quite as good as these i5's but close. Less features but for \~$35, these KZ Xtra's are also winners. Just a thought for those looking to spend less

Cos Roseselsa aka Rose Technics are a small IEM company thats trying to break in to the TWS market. Are they inferior? Depends I guess. I just got in the earfree i5 & for $60, its darn good. Infact its one of my favs (& I have the Jlab Epic Labs Edition & Denon PerL Pro amongst others) for music but tbh, ANC/transparency & app needs work. Otherwise, I like the i5 & am far from disappointed.

So, I've gotten the I5. The I5 is definitely a whole lot behind the C3P+. They're both very fine tuned but technicality-wise, the C3P+ has a waaaay better treble-extension, more impactful and textured bass and detail is just sooo much better. The C3P+ is just leagues ahead the I5 in terms of detail and resolution. Separation is really good on both model and build is slightly better on the I5. This is my thought after HiFi mode in the Roselink app. I'd give this one a 7/10 imo. It's definitely better than a lot of cheap TWS but nowhere near the levels of making you think you're wearing an IEM with a DAC, at all.

I think it's due to the fact that the i5 is more clinical than the C3P+. My tests were both at a very listenable volume around 75-80db (what the majority would usually do). And during the test, the i5 just simply feels really flat with an extra touch of sparkle. I'd like to see what they would bring out for the i7 and i9, too. But at the moment, the C3P+ is actually the closest sounding one to really expensive iems or headphone that I have.

Just an update, I tried tip rolling using my divinus velvet widebore and was able to make the bass a little bit tighter and sound is a little bit fuller. I think the reason was due to the poor ergonomic design of the housing so it ended up making it harder to fit into your ears for a good seal.

The housing of the I5 was actually too big for my ears. Unlike the C3P+ I have to actually press the stem of the I5 so it could go deeper into the ear canal. The stock silicone tip was also a little bit extra so swapping it out with a smaller one helped quite a lot for the fit. Prolly something to keep in mind, especially for anyone that reads this convo besides us.