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Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Sound perfection, fit trouble (for me)
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This is my first pair of Technics earbuds. I had family a long ways back that had Technics speakers and vaguely remember how great they sounded. So I have been enjoying getting to know the AZ100s. I'll start by saying the sound that comes from these little buds is so good. They have a complete range of sound that casts a soundstage I didn't expect. These have a built-in spatial sound feature that gives you the option if you want, but I found music to bounce virtually around my head without it on. It does give you some surround feeling with video content, but I've been mainly using these for music amd they just sing. Another aspect I really appreciate is that these can have fast connection to three devices. Most buds that have fast switch can do two, but these can jump from my android phone to my ipad to my mac without needing to mess with bluetooth pairing every time. Active noise cancelation is not a strong feature for these in my opinion. They do bring down outside noise, but it's not as good as some other options. I think they are most weak in the mid frequencies and while I haven't traveled with these yet, I feel like that weak point is where jet engine noise would be. Transparency mode is actually pretty good though. Better than most others in my experience. It didnt have that stuffy feeling to me and sounds were clear through the mics. Also I would these are pretty good for calls, not natural but close. The touch controls are pretty customizable, and I am able to set them up to control volume and sound mode, along with play and voice assistant. The companion app is one of the best I've used. It gives you so many options and the equalizer is truly customizable. For me, the biggest ding on the AZ100s is that for my ears they don't sit right. After much adjusting I still experience discomfort in my ears and can't wear these for very long. It's a shame because they sound so good! This is totally subjective though, so I do recommend trying these out because they just handle music so well.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Panasonic Team
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We are extremely grateful that you took the time to send us your observation about our product. Thank you so much for this detailed feedback! We are delighted to know that you like the sound quality and the noise cancellation of the earbuds. We are sorry to hear that you had trouble finding the right fit. As the AZ100 earbuds come with a variety of ear tips sizes, we recommend trying them all out and see if another size is more comfortable for your ears. We hope this helps! - S
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sounds as good as my over-ear headphones! 10's!!!
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My long time daily drivers were a pair $240 earbuds from a 4 letter brand that are typically considered to be among the best in their class. These Technics completely redefine the category of premium earbuds at affordable prices. These have an amazingly tight and clean bass performance, yet still stay crisp mids and highs. I thought my other pair was perfect, but these are a lot more comfortable, and almost disappear in the ear. The charging/storage case is also super tiny, so you can have it in the pocket and it's not a giant bulge. My old brand's charging case was the size of a deck of cards. This is easily half that size. Heck, my wife can use these as well, and the charging case can fit in a typical pair of women's jeans pockets! Doing comparisons with my favorite pair of over-ear $400 headphones, these sound insanely close, which is phenomenal since the headphones drivers are almost 3x the size of the earbuds! Easy tap controls that are super responsive.
Now, as for the actual music... So I am all over the place with my music tastes. 80's pop, country, old school 50's jazz, etc. While doing my morning chores, I hit up the ol' country playlist, and the steel-string guitar on some Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett classics was super sharp and not remotely muddy. During my morning exercises, I switched to 80's pop icon Michael Jackson. The musical arrangements were insanely detailed and almost three dimensional. A/B comparisons between these new Technics and my old brand is at least a 30% improvement in soundstage and sound reproduction. Technics has managed to make a huge comeback! These have the quality your grandfather bragged about, but the modern features and looks that make them relevant today! Technics is quickly becoming my go-to brand.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Panasonic Team
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Thank you for the excellent rating! We're delighted to know you're satisfied with your purchase. We're thrilled to hear that the earbuds are outperforming your previous pair and that you're enjoying the sound quality and comfort they have to offer. We are dedicated to consistently providing the best possible experience and your review encourages us to maintain this standard! - S
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
How'd they make the best better?
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I don't know how they improved on the best set of IEMs I've owned, but Technics did it.
The previous version, AZ80's, fit me perfectly, had incredible sound, and "good enough" noise cancelling to dull the sound of working in the yard. The AZ100 does all this plus some.
The biggest improvement is the noise cancelling. While it's still too early for yard work they were tested against a couple window AC's since it got scorching hot this winter. While it didn't completely take out the noise (no set of IEM's I've had can) they did a great job of turning the noise into a buzz instead of loud drone.
I don't know what this new-fangled Magnet Juice (Magnetic Fluid, lol) is supposed to do but there is a definite upgrade in sound. If you're just listening to MP3's you may not notice it as much, but if your library contains some lossless rips or subscribe to a higher tier of streaming you'll pick on up the brighter highs and cleaner bass as well as a slightly improved mid. Still worth the upgrade IMO even if you do subscribe to basic streaming.
Comfort will have to be up to the individual. I've had some buds that others swear were comfortable only to have them strain my ear canals after an hour. The the AZ100, even though they're shaped a bit differently than the AZ80's, are still comfortable enough for me to wear all day without issue.
If I have to ding them for something it would be for the lack of a dedicated dongle. I would love to use these for gaming but BT is not suitable at all for gaming. Even with low latency BT there's still too much delay that it drives me crazy. It's no biggie since I already have gaming IEM's, but I love the AZ100 and wish I could use them for everything, lol.
Get these, you won't regret it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Panasonic Team
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We are so happy to read that you appreciated our product. It's great that the Magnetic Fluid technology made a noticeable difference for you, particularly with higher-quality audio. We're also happy to hear that the comfort is working well for you, even with the new shape. We sincerely appreciate your feedback. - S
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great, sounding earphones, But uncomfortable
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I really wanted to like these earphones/earbuds, But I just cannot get over it’s one negative quality for me. Let me just say that the earbuds have a., very nice quality and build and construction, set up is easy. The app is one of the best qualities of these earbuds, gives you so much customization and flexibility that I am impressed. You can set up with multiple devices and then in the app You can select to connect to multiple devices at once, which was very useful. It also informs you that the sound quality may May need to be selected to best available instead of highest quality. But overall, I thought the sound quality was excellent. It gives you various preset EQ and Three customization options. There were several bands of EQ that they do actually make a difference and I was able to customize to my preference. Music sounded incredible on these. The drivers are great and can give off excellent base.Definitely superior to other earbuds. Depending on your source, if you use a high-quality source, it will definitely provide you with a superior sound quality, let’s say Apple songs sounded super pure to the equivalent Spotify songs. I use these for both working out and listening to music and also watching video on iPads. Spatial audio was very cool as well. Although I preferred stereo settings. The one negative I have about these is that I just cannot get them to fit comfortably for extended periods of time. After about 15 to 30 minutes of use, I had to fuss and adjust The earbuds fitting in the ears. I tried various earbud Sizes and none of them seem to really help all that much although I am sticking with the second smaller size for now. The fit is definitely a personal thing and your Experience could be quite different. I definitely recommend giving these earbuds a try because of their superior sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Panasonic Team
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We’re grateful for your 4-star review! Your feedback is important to us and helps us strive for even more. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with our product! Your feedback helps us improve our product for everyone. -C
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best quality wireless earbud
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If you are looking for sound quality and comfort in a wireless earbud, then the Technics AZ100 is definitely the choice. I have been using these for quite some time, so here are some and here are some of the important things I noticed:
Sound clarity is excellent with deep bass, clear vocals, and mids and highs well balanced. Crisp sound makes everything from music to movie watching to taking calls pleasant.
The most impressive feature is the Dolby Atmos for head tracking, which really stands out when I move my head the earbuds adjust the sound naturally, making it a great experience, especially while watching videos. The magnetic fluid drivers enhance the sound quality to make it rich and detailed. Incredible I can hear every tiny beat and instrument clearly.
The most notable feature of the earbuds is their adaptive noise-cancelling, which stands out significantly from others in the similar category. This dynamic feature adjusts to the environment whether I am in a noisy setting or taking a peaceful walk it performs equally well in both scenarios. Moreover, calls are incredibly clear due to Voice Focus AI, even in noisy places; the other party hears me without any issues.
For comfort and fit, these are super lightweight and about 10% smaller than previous versions, so they’re really comfortable for prolonged listening sessions.
The ear cushions are tight and stay put even while working out lightly.
The battery life makes this even more impressive, offering around 10 hours per charge and jumping up to 28 hours with the case. A 15-minute quick charge provides 90 minutes of playback, which is a lifesaver when I forget to charge them overnight. The wireless charging case is convenient and easy to carry.
The 3-point multipoint connection is absolutely fantastic. I can easily switch between my laptop, phone, and tablet without reconnecting manually. They are completely wireless so offer total freedom-no tangled cords or hassle.
Overall, I was very impressed with the sound quality combined with effective noise cancellation, long-lasting battery life, and a comfortable fit of the Technics AZ100 earbuds. These would be an excellent option for anyone who enjoys music, travels frequently, or makes many phone calls. The addition of Dolby Atmos with head tracking changes everything, and the AI-powered features really do make a difference. Definitely worth every penny if you want high-quality, no-compromise earbuds!
Brand response from Panasonic Team
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Thank you for your 5-star rating! We are glad to hear you are happy with the product. It’s wonderful to know that the sound quality, including the deep bass, clear vocals has stood out to you. We're also glad that you’ve appreciated the Dolby Atmos head tracking, adaptive noise-canceling, and the Voice Focus AI for clear calls. We are lookin forward to making your experience even better in the future! - S