TechRadar Verdict
I scoffed at the term ‘8K sound’ initially, I admit that.
These wireless earbuds deliver dynamic nuance and musical cohesion in spades.
Plus, the neutral presentation is aided by refreshingly effective noise cancellation.
The ANC profiles work – and 8K Sound+ provides excellent audio
For sound quality alone, these are some of the verybest noise-cancelling earbudsin the business.
So let’s give them a real challenge.
So why shave half a star off the rating?
It’s not the smallest proposition on the market, but the design is refreshingly robust
Although for me, this didn’t seem to work convincingly) and firmware updates.
I know what I want most.
Simply put, it really works now.
See the useful little, er… fin flaps?
Read the analysis of the sound quality above.
Sony’s 2023 flagshipWF-1000XM5sit around $299.99 / 259 / AU$499.
So yes, they’re a little too expensive to be truly competitive given today’s market.
Note the total of five eartip options and dust filter replacements for the nozzle, plus a tool to help switch them
Then again, the Final ZE8000 MK2’s sound quality trounces their rivals.
Yet as always, that’s not the whole story.
Final ZE8000 MK2 review: Specs
Should you buy the Final ZE8000 MK2?
The case lid slides open, but it is durable and the LEDs for battery life are useful
And the ANC is solid too.
These could be the buds for you!
Read more on this (and how beautiful they are) in ourMontblanc MTB 03review.
OurBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds reviewcan help.
It’s an industry first as you’re free to read about in our fullTechnics EAH-AZ80 review.
And I’ve certainly enjoyed it.
It’s impossible not to enjoy audio of such high quality.
They exceeded my expectations by staying put despite their somewhat bulky appearance.
Here, the wind-cut function worked a treat.
Ive been testing audio products for five years.
Despite their size, they are secure and comfortable
