Golden X1 Wireless Earbuds Balanced Armature Driver and Hybrid Dynamic Driver, Bluetooth Headphones OrigX Pro, LDAC & Hi-Res Audio Wireless, Environment & Active Noise Cancellation Headset

I had been using a pair of SoundCore Space A40 ANC earbuds, recommended by the NY Times Wirecutter column.That was, until two weeks after the 18-month warranty expired recently, when the left bud started squealing and then conked entirely. Worse, SoundCore offers no repair or replacement program, leaving customers high and dry.So I did some research, saw a less expensive pair of buds from Tozo getting good reviews and then saw these, on sale for around $100.DIRECT HIT!!!These are excellent earbuds, as good as any I've encountered, including high-end products from Devialet and Sony.After I loaded the Tozo earbud app, I took the app's hearing test and then was off to the races -- SUPERB sound on all kinds of music from rock to jazz to blues to classical! No special EQ needed beyond that, though the app gives you plenty of options to choose from.I think I saw a few reviewers here complaining of not enough volume or flat sound. Were they listening to the same earbuds? These have tons of volume. And if their sound is flat to you, I guarantee you need to try a larger pair of the silicone ear tips included for a proper seal -- try one size up.Otherwise, these fit in my ears beautifully, not requiring the constant readjustments the SoundCores needed. Of course, as with any earbuds' silicone ear tips, you need to let them warm up in your ears for a few minutes before you get an optimum seal.The touch controls work very well also. The commands are thoughtfully chosen and, with different functions on the right and left buds, cover every command: play/pause, track forward/back, volume up/down, ANC/pass-through, summon assistant, answer/hang up/ignore phone calls.The microphones seem up to snuff: I was able to dictate to my computer with superior word accuracy.Battery life appears to be acceptable as well, requiring a case charge every few days. The buds support wireless charging.Last but not least, the buds connect to two devices at the same time, sparing you the nuisance of having to disconnect one device to use the other.These also have an 18-month warranty like the SoundCores. We'll have to see if they continue to work after the warranty has expired and if Tozo has better customer service than SoundCore.But at the moment, I couldn't be happier with these and recommend them highly...PROS:* Excellent sound on all kinds of music.* App includes hearing test to optimize frequency response.* Many EQ settings provided in app.* More than adequate volume.* Fast and rock-solid connectivity.* Full set of touch commands.* Great fit in ears.* Good battery life.* Good ANC and pass-through mode.CONS:* White noise selections included in app repeat at too-short intervals.UPDATE: now that I have used these buds for several weeks now, I just wanted to double down on my enthusiasm for them! Sound, ergonomics, convenience all superb! And all for around $100 as I write this. Who but the most name-brand-addicted socialista would need to spend $300 for Bose or Sony? I'll take my Tozo to go!

Let’s get this out of the way. I’m a live sound man, have been for 35 years, my livelihood depends on my ears and skill. So I’m picky. Short and sweet, I’ve never been a fan of earbuds. I needed something to wear to sleep to cover the noise my landlady makes pretty much non stop. Tried a couple of cheap pairs just to see if they’d work for me. Side sleeper, and only on my right side, back and shoulder disease. Got a pair of Bose QuietComfort, perfectly happy. Except for two things. One, they power down if you’re hold either button down for 5 seconds. Really annoying when I’m almost asleep, move my hand. No way to stop that. Second, the seal rings fall off constantly. Deal breaker.These got decent reviews, although don’t actually pay much attention to the first ten or so reviews, and very few 5 stars. Company website is very well laid out, informative. That’s important. Nothing more annoying than trying to find out a bit of info that’s not on here. C’mon, guys.Got them today.Sound wise, these demolish my Bose. Absolutely crushes them, even with no eq. More comfortable, lighter. They do stick out of my ears more; not enough to worry about. Touch controls work great. The right bud actually stays in, common complaint with everything I looked at.The two drawbacks. The left bud tends to rotate backwards at the bottom enough to break the seal. Not a big deal, just a little irritating. The big one, though. The ANC button press. Once to swap from anc to transparent. Every single time I adjust the left one, it switches. I really wish there was a way to remap the button press layout. Something to keep in mind. They stay in place fine, don’t fall out randomly, but I figure most people will be adjusting them a bit while walking or jogging.Solid buy, you can’t get much better, even at twice the price.