Since around 2017, completely wireless earphones (TWS) have been on the rise. In the completely wireless earphone industry, new products are appearing one after another, with new features, higher sound quality, and lower prices. In this issue, we will review the " PistonBuds Pro " from the audio equipment brand " 1MORE "! This is a super-cost-effective product with active noise canceling and equalizer functions at a price of less than 9,000 yen (including tax )!
PistonBuds Pro" is opened!
Let's open the PistonBuds Pro!
The outer box is very small (10.5cm square), but the charging case is even smaller!
The contents are as follows.
- Earphones
- Charging case
- Charging cable (USB Type-C)
- Ear piece
- Instruction manual
Open the charging case and you will find the main body of the earphone! The earphones are even smaller than the tiny charging case.
The first time you open the charging case, the earbuds will enter pairing mode. Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone and select "1MORE PistonBuds Pro"!
If one earphone does not respond, click the button on the charging case three times to enter pairing mode again. To cancel pairing, press and hold the button on the charging case for 8 seconds!
The small size of the device means it is lightweight! The fit is almost non-existent and does not bother you at all when you wear it. Earpieces of different sizes are included, so there is sure to be a size that fits.
While the earbuds do their job at this point, the "1MORE PistonBuds Pro" also comes with a full range of dedicated apps! This is also the reason why it is called "high-cost performance.
Install the dedicated "1MORE MUSIC" app from Google Play or theApp Store. When you select the paired device you want to use, a variety of items appear. Let us introduce a few of them.
Listening Mode
The "1MORE PistonBuds Pro" has a noise canceling feature, which can be selected from the app by clicking on the
- Noise Reduction
- Pass-Through
- Turn off
The app can also be used to set the 1.1 You can also switch between them without opening the app by pressing and holding the earbuds for 1.5 seconds.
Low Latency
Turn on/off the low latency mode. By turning on the low-latency mode, the sound delay can be reduced to 90ms. Enjoy smartphone games with sound at home or on the go!
Equalizer
The equalizer settings are
- Default
- Bass suppression function
- Bass Enhancement
- Acoustic
- Classical
- Podcast
- Deep
- Electronic
- Hip Hop
- Lounge
- Pop
- Vocal Booster
The "Tuned by Luca with Sonarworks" is tuned by Grammy Award winner Luca Bignardi. Tuned by Luca Bignardi, a Grammy Award winner, the "Tuned by Luca with Sonarworks" is one of its special features. The best devices are used in their best condition.
Soothing Sound
The "Calming Sounds" section offers 30 different test sounds. Each sound is a repetition of about 3 to 7 seconds,
- Summer Rain
- Midium Fire
- Drizzle
- Thunderstorm
- Breeze
- Spring Water
- Bamboo Forest Wind
- Snowing
- Underwater
- Outer Space
- Gale
- Field
- Forest
- Waterfall
- River
- Swell
- Tiny Waves
- Desert
- Medium Waves
- Summit
- Volcano
- Jet Stream
- Creek
- Stream Creek
- Stream
- Train
- Creak
- Storm
- Waves
- Dawnpour
You can test the performance of the earphones with a large number of samples.
Burn-In
Click on the logo in the upper right corner of the application and you will find a section called " Smart Burn-In ". Burn-in is used to "break-in" a device in its factory condition to stabilize and improve its performance. The application also includes an explanation of burn-in, so I will quote a portion of it here.
Q. What is burn-in? What kind of earphones do I need to burn-in?
A. It is required for newly purchased earphones. Since they are not tuned very well at the factory, the capacitors, transistors, circuitry and other electrical parameters are not very stable, and the mechanical properties of the diaphragms are terrible and inflexible. Therefore, the customer must tune the earphones manually, and "breaking in" them for a certain period of time is called burn-in. Burn-in is the process of gradually improving the sound quality of a new set of earphones. Burn-in is not only suitable for newly purchased earphones, but also for older earphones that have not been used for a long time.
Q. How long does it take to burn-in the earphones to get a taste?
A. The burn-in time varies depending on the type of headphones. Some are good for tens of hours, while others take hundreds of hours. Please do not be in a hurry to burn-in.
When you start the burn-in process, the progress will be displayed. It will take about 12 hours to complete the entire process, but you can pause and resume it in the middle. If you run it while you are working or sleeping, you will likely complete the burn-in quickly. It's for good sound. Think of it as a necessary expense!
PistonBuds Pro" high-cost earbuds with powerful noise cancellation
PistonBuds Pro is a high-cost earphone with powerful noise cancellation at a list price of 8,990 yen (including tax). Since it has been on sale for some time, the price is even more affordable on Amazon.co.jp and other retailers! Make your fully wireless earphone debut at an affordable price!
For more details, please check the "PistonBuds Pro" product page,Amazon.co.jp, andRakuten Ichiba.
| Product Overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | PistonBuds Pro |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Weight | Approx. 4.5g (single ear) |
| Earphone Size | 17mm x 18mm x 21.4mm |
| Impedance | 16Ω |
| Playback time | Approx. 7.5 hours (earphones), 22 hours 30 minutes (charging case) |
| Battery capacity (earphones) | 38mAh |
| Battery capacity (charging case) | 410mAh |
| Communication range | Approx. 10m (without obstacles) |