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Review: Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9 True Wireless ANC In-Ear Headphones
L et's start with the case, which is quite something to behold – not just from a protecting standpoint but for its quirky, neat features. The status LEDs, for example, don't just blink on and off; they are animated. When you open the case, a little chase animation plays out on the lights to indicate how much battery is left. It's a minor detail but a welcome and valuable one. These lights will even play subtle dancing animations when the unit goes through its deep UV sterilisation process… Yep, just casually throwing that little nugget out there! These IEMs will self-sterilise inside the case via clever lighting and shielding techniques. The case also has wireless QI and, most importantly, looks and feels incredible. Does the self-cleaning work well? Who knows, but I certainly love telling people about it, though – and it's an excellent selling point. The top lid quickly attracts dust, fingerprints and scratch marks, so don't put these in the same pocket as your keys if you're planning to take them with you on the run.
The new ATH TWX9 is more than just a pair of earbuds; it's a lifestyle gadget as well – after all, how many headphones have you seen that can clean themselves? In a way, it also cleans the sound too – this design has a neutral sonic character that lets you really get into the groove. Factor in clever and intuitive features such as a multi-point connection and an equaliser that saves your settings to the buds themselves and not just the app, and the package is hard to fault. So it looks like Audio- technica has dispensed with its baby steps and taken an ambitious leap into the True-Wireless market.
sound press April 2023 |
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