Technics Reference Class Hi-Fi Wireless Earbuds, Dolby Atmos with Head Tracking, Adaptive Noise Cancelling, 3 Device Multipoint, 10-hr Battery, Wireless Charging, Improved Fit - EAH-AZ100-K (Black)

I am an avid follower of the bluetooth earbud market and have tested out a variety of different earbuds to find the pair that I truly felt was best. I previously owned the Technics AZ80, so I was very excited when the AZ100 was announced. I've spent a week with these earbuds, and I'm happy to share that they solved all of the primary issues with the AZ80s.**Sound:** I should name that it took me a bit to get to my desired tuning level. Out of the box, I felt that these buds were a bit too bassy and the vocal were veiled (kind of felt like they were in the back of the room). However, the EQ in the app is SUPER responsive and now these sound incredible and have really opened up (my EQ is +0, +0, +2, +5, +5, +5, +3, +3). Now these are the best sounding earbuds I've heard. The soundstage is wide, the bass has a great thump, and the details on these is incredible. You can clearly hear every instrument and pick up on new nuance from songs you've heard hundreds of times.**ANC + Transparency:** The ANC on these is excellent. It completely blocks out the busy streets of Manhattan. I didn't find the Adaptive mode to work great, so I just have ANC set to max in the app. It's probably only second to Bose now. I thought the AZ80 had a great transparency mode, but the AZ100 is much more natural sounding and gives that feeling of not wearing earbuds. Of course, fit is important here.**Calls:** The Voice AI works great (but you have to turn this on). You can make calls from anywhere with these, the call quality is second to only Huawei (who lags Technics in every other regard)Other aspects of these buds I love is the fit is snug but comfortable, I've worn these for 7 hours with no pain, the touch controls on the buds is entirely customizable, the battery life is market-leading, and the case is so small you can carry it anywhere.If you want the best buds on the market today, this is it!

Amazing sound! Best I've ever heard from a set of earbuds. I moved up from a cheap pair with no ANC, and the difference in quality is immensely noticeable.I spent WEEKS mulling over which brand and model to buy. I'm a casual audiophile, so I wanted incredible sound while also factoring in comfort, features, battery life, and user reviews.I narrowed down my options to this and the B&W Pi8, which I knew would also be a good choice. The reason I chose this over the Pi8 is use reviews. Nobody complains about the sound quality of the Pi8, but the overall user experience for the AZ100 was higher, so that swayed my decision.Let me tell you, brother, I am more than happy with my choice! Here is what I love about this product:Sound quality: Listening to Ultra HD music with LDAC enabled is a religious experience. I'm listening to some music I've heard a LOT before, but it's an all-new experience for me. It's like falling madly in love with the same person all over again! I prefer stereo mode, but using positional audio with Dolby Atmos and head tracking is a nice option, and I've found it to be really great on certain tracks, especially those specifically designed with 360 audio in mind.Comfort: My old, cheap earbuds were pretty good, for the price, but I had to fiddle with them a lot to get to stay in and feel okay. Once you go through the guide to figure out what size tips to use, these earbuds "lock in" better and feel great. It's like I forget they are even there. The longest I've ever used them so far is two hours straight, and I felt zero discomfort.Noise cancelling: Impressive! I've never experienced ANC before, so I cannot compare it to Sony or other brands, but this is a game-changer for me. I live in a very quiet house in an extremely quiet neighborhood in the middle of nowhere, and I thought ANC would be overkill at home, but I was wrong. It's crazy how much ambient noise there is that you don't even think about. When I turned ANC on at home, I think I audibly gasped! I had never "heard" so much silence before! 😂When I started listening to music, it was something special, and I knew I had made the right choice to spend good money on a premium product.Customization: The app lets you adjust equalizer settings to your liking, which is a must for me. I know this is standard for premium earbuds, but my last one only had presets, and no matter what I did, the bass was always too much, even with the "Bass reducer" setting. I don't understand the appeal of the power frequencies overpowering everything... but I digress.Beyond the equalizer adjustment, you also have so much control over the noise cancelling settings. When I'm at work, I can not only turn off ANC altogether, but I can adjust how much of the outside world is boosted. I have to be attentive to my coworkers and notifications on my computer, so it's amazing to be able to hear everything so clearly and still be able to hear the music in such amazing detail.I cannot say anything negative about this. $300 is a lot to spend on earbuds, so that may be one aspect of this that some would find as a negative, but this is probably the last set of earbuds I'll buy for a VERY long time, so that's one way I justify the price. The other is that you really get what you pay for here. Multiple professional reviewers list this as the best overall option for 2025, and they have done that with good reason. If you are on the fence like I was, and you can afford the premium price tag, I think you'll be beyond satisfied with your purchase.

I am an audiophile and music is important to me. I was always warned against going wireless. I was extremely surprised by these IEMs! The sound quality is great for the price. It is not only how good the music sounds, it is how well it isolates you from the train and subway noise. The ANC is excellent and they fit tight enough to offer some decent physical isolation. Several different silicone tips are supplied to allow a proper fit. The experience of wireless is an extra boon. I had no problems with connectivity, and I didn't get any noise or disconnections that I sometimes had while walking with my wired IEMs. It also gives good phone functionality to call and answer calls and allows me to control the music while my phone is in my pocket. The battery has been great for me so far. The black IEMs look good, almost dignified. Of course, I have equipment that sounds better than these, but they cost more and are far less suited for the commute. I highly recommend these IEMs!