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- President Trump Does a New Tweety Type Thing on His Site
- 6G Can Download a Movie in a Blink of an Eye — Literally — Researchers Claim
- Kentucky Derby Crushes Oscars in Ratings
- Tech Review: Beats X
- Tech Review: LG Soundbar Flex SJ7
- Tech Review: LG SK9Y Dolby Atmos Soundbar Review
- Review: Sudio TOLV – True Wireless Earphones
- Tech Review: Sudio FEM – True Wireless Earphones
- Tech Review: Sudio ETT
- Tech Review: Sudio Elva
| President Trump Does a New Tweety Type Thing on His Site Posted: 05 May 2021 01:23 AM PDT  By Daniel Webster President Donald J. Trump launched a Twitter-esque feature on his website. It gives users an option to share his new posts on Twitter and Facebook, platforms which have banned the 45th president of the United States of America. You can find President Trump at https://www.donaldjtrump.com/desk  If you miss the following types of posts, you can sign up to be notified when he Tweet-esques his future posts: “Donald J. Trump 11:28am May 3, 2021 Heartwarming to read new polls on big-shot warmonger Liz Cheney of the great State of Wyoming. She is so low that her only chance would be if vast numbers of people run against her which, hopefully, won't happen. They never liked her much, but I say she'll never run in a Wyoming election again!” “Donald J. Trump 11:20am May 3, 2021 So nice to see RINO Mitt Romney booed off the stage at the Utah Republican State Convention. They are among the earliest to have figured this guy out, a stone cold loser!” “Donald J. Trump 11:18am May 3, 2021 Please explain to the Democrats and RINOs that the reason Texas-06 completely shut out Democrats in Saturday's Jungle Primary is because of my Endorsement of Susan Wright, who surged last week after receiving it. The Democrats were shut out and now it will be a contest between two Republicans, a very big win. It would be nice, however, if the pundits and Fake News Media would state the real reason for this unprecedented (Democrats have never been shut out before) victory!”  President Trump has somewhat promised an upcoming replacement to a social media platform, although it is unknown what such might entail. Trump has been publishing periodic press releases, which seem to garner tremendous media coverage. #DonaldTrump #Trump #DonaldJTrump #45President #45 #PresidentTrump #NewSite #NewPlatform #SocialMedia #Twitter #Facebook  |
| 6G Can Download a Movie in a Blink of an Eye — Literally — Researchers Claim Posted: 05 May 2021 12:41 AM PDT  By Daniel Webster 6G offers the potential of speeds 100 times faster than 5G. Those going from 4G to 5G experience two to ten times the speed between them. Imagine downloading an entire Netflix movie in literally a blink of an eye — a mere fraction of a second. Researchers from Osaka University, Japan and the University of Adelaide, Australia have worked together to produce the new multiplexer made from pure silicon for terahertz-range communications in the 300-GHz band.  New pure silicon multiplexer Experimentation with the multiplexer, showing connection to external systems. The multiplexer does not have any form of supporting substrate. A new design of ultra-small silicon chip called a multiplexer will effectively manage terahertz waves which are key to the next generation of communications: 6G and beyond. "In order to control the great spectral bandwidth of terahertz waves, a multiplexer, which is used to split and join signals, is critical for dividing the information into manageable chunks that can be more easily processed and so can be transmitted faster from one device to another," said Associate Professor Withawat Withayachumnankul from the University of Adelaide's School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. "Up until now compact and practical multiplexers have not been developed for the terahertz range. The new terahertz multiplexers, which are economical to manufacture, will be extremely useful for ultra-broadband wireless communications.”
People around the world are increasingly using mobile devices to access the internet and the number of connected devices is multiplying exponentially. Soon machines will be communicating with each other in the Internet of Things, which will require even more powerful wireless networks able to transfer large volumes of data fast. Terahertz waves are a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that has a raw spectral bandwidth that is far broader than that of conventional wireless communications, which is based upon microwaves. The team has developed ultra-compact and efficient terahertz multiplexers, thanks to a novel optical tunnelling process. "A typical four-channel optical multiplexer might span more than 2000 wavelengths. This would be about two meters in length in the 300-GHz band," said Dr Daniel Headland from the University of Osaka who is lead author of the study. "Our device is merely 25 wavelengths across, which offers dramatic size reduction by a factor of 6000." The new multiplexer covers a spectral bandwidth that is over 30 times the total spectrum that is allocated in Japan for 4G/LTE, the fastest mobile technology currently available and 5G which is the next generation, combined. As bandwidth is related to data rate, ultra-high-speed digital transmission is possible with the new multiplexer. "Our four-channel multiplexer can potentially support aggregate data rate of 48 gigabits per second (Gbit/s), equivalent to that of uncompressed 8K ultrahigh definition video being streamed in real time," said Associate Professor Masayuki Fujita, the team's leader from Osaka University. "To make the entire system portable, we plan to integrate this multiplexer with resonant tunnelling diodes to provide compact, multi-channel terahertz transceivers." The modulation scheme employed in the teams' study was quite basic; terahertz power was simply switched on-and-off to transmit binary data. More advanced techniques are available that can squeeze even higher data rates towards 1 Terabit/s into a given bandwidth allocation. "The new multiplexer can be mass-produced, just like computer chips, but much simpler. So large-scale market penetration is possible," said Professor Tadao Nagatsuma from Osaka University. "This would enable applications in 6G and beyond, as well as the Internet of Things, and low-probability-of-intercept communications between compact aircraft such as autonomous drones." This study, which is published in the journal Optica and was financed by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) CREST fund and an Australia Research Council (ARC) Discovery grant, builds on the team's work in 2020 when they created substrate-free, metal-free, silicon micro-photonics for efficient integrated terahertz devices. This innovation opened a pathway to convert existing nanophotonic multiplexers into the terahertz realm.  |
| Kentucky Derby Crushes Oscars in Ratings Posted: 04 May 2021 11:55 PM PDT   By Daniel Webster Anthony Hopkins thought he was hot stuff until Medina Spirit came around the final corner. The 93rd Academy Awards viewership crashed this year at only 10.4 million for its April 25 show, which snared a mere 2.1 rating among adults 18-49. The 2021 Oscars ABC broadcast was the least watched, lowest rated Academy Awards show ever. The first day of the NFL Draft topped the Oscars. Saturday came around, bringing the real superstar of the week — Medina Spirit. Kentucky Derby on NBC that stole the crown. As Medina Spirit won at Churchill Downs, the Comcast-owned network enjoyed an audience of 14.4 million. Medina Spirit is now famous as the $1,000 yearling who made it to the big-time. The Derby field included horses who sold for $525,000, $725,000, $650,000, $950,000, plus a handful of beautifully bred homebreds. But none of these could beat the bargain-basement. "That’s what is so great about this sport," consignor Christy Whitman said. "Anybody could have bought the Derby horse. Anybody could have put up $1,000 and had a Kentucky Derby winner. That’s what makes horse racing so special."  |
| Posted: 04 May 2021 09:01 PM PDT  The Beats X is one of the newest (as of posting) wireless earbuds from the Beats lineup. Since Apple has taken over Beats, the company has only been going up. It took a pretty long for me to get my hands on this but I finally managed to. (YAY me!) I got the Beats X in blue as it's a pretty unique colour. This is my 2nd Beats product and really, the unboxing experience was awesome!!! Straight away you are greeted by the earpiece itself and underneath it was the manuals, the extra eartips of various size, as well as earhooks of various sizes if you require a more secure fit. Behind all the eartips and earhooks was the case and a charging cable. Unlike the previous wireless products made by Beats, this charger has a lightning adapter, so all those Apple users should be glad. My only slight complain is that the case is a dust magnet and it gets dirty super easily. Now moving on to the earpiece… Syncing the Beats X to my iPhone was a breeze. The moment I turned on the Bluetooth on my phone and powered the Beats X on, my iPhone automatically detected and connected. It pairs with Android phones and For sound quality, I didn't really expect much as wireless earpiece generally don't sound that good but I was pleasantly surprised. It had the signature Beats sound. Super bassy with decent clarity in the mids and highs. Another highlight of the earpiece is the sound isolation. It manages to passively block out a lot of noise around when I am out and about. In addition to that, the battery life is pretty solid too! With a full charge, I managed to get through a whole week, whilst using it for roughly 1-2 hours a day. In conclusion, for those who can't stand the iPhone 7(or the new iPhone 8/iPhone X) without the headphone jack or you just wanna go wireless, the Beats X is a solid buy. Costing S$199 on the Apple Store (the actual store) you get a sleek looking pair of earbuds and a good sounding one too! Side note: After using it for about 4-5 months I encountered a problem with the Beats X and had to send it in for repair. Apple sent a brand new Beats X and it seems to be working fine now. The Beats X is one of the newest (as of posting) wireless earbuds from the Beats lineup. Since Apple has taken over Beats, the company has only been going up. It took a pretty long for me to get my hands on this but I finally managed to. (YAY me!) I got the Beats XLifestyle, Reviews, Technology, Audio, Beats, Beats X, Beyond Norm Blog, DIY, Earphones, Headphones, lifestyle blog, music, Review, Singapore, Tech Review  |
| Tech Review: LG Soundbar Flex SJ7 Posted: 04 May 2021 09:01 PM PDT  Soundbars serve both an aesthetic purpose and deliver great sound. Living in Singapore, rooms are small and space is tight, that is why the LG Soundbar Flex SJ7 brings a new meaning to flexibility. The LG Soundbar Flex SJ7 is a 3 piece sound system which allows you to arrange the soundbar's placement to your specific needs. It has 3 different ways it can be used: The standard Soundbar setup The stereo setup In fact, one of the speakers is portable and can be connected through Bluetooth; allowing you to play music from any part of your home. The soundbar has quite a heft to it so it might be slightly inconvenient to bring outdoors. It also features Adaptive Sound Control (ASC) which analyses content in real-time and automatically adjusts the sound to suit the correct content. However, this feature has to be activated using the remote by pressing the Sound Effects button. The primary unit is capable of connecting to your media via Bluetooth, an optical cable or HDMI ARC. For my first round of testing, I used the soundbars while it was paired with my phone through Bluetooth. Using the "Standard" sound effect, the main body of the bass comes from the sub woofer. However, the soundbars do have quite a bit of low end. This is when the vocals gets drowned out and sometimes even the piano parts get slightly muddy. The volume can be adjusted with the remote control or the buttons on the side. Alternatively, it can also be controlled via your phone. Next, I tested it using the optical cable. Using the same "Standard" sound effect, the mid range generally sounded fuller and more pronounced. This is where I tried the different sound effects like the "ASC" and "Bass Boost". The "ASC" sound effect does make dialogue slightly clearer. When music is cued in, it does give it a slight boost. However, the "Bass Boost" did not seem to have as significant difference as compared to the "Standard". For the selling price of S$1088(RRP), it is a fairly decent sound system. It is able to fit into homes with awkward layouts as the flexibility of the setup is up to your own creativity. If you listen to media very often, the portable soundbar is a convenient alternative to using headphones. For more information or to find out where to buy it check out the link: http://www.lg.com/sg/home-audio/lg-SJ7 Soundbars serve both an aesthetic purpose and deliver great sound. Living in Singapore, rooms are small and space is tight, that is why the LG Soundbar Flex SJ7 brings a new meaning to flexibility. The LG Soundbar Flex SJ7 is a 3 piece sound system which allows you to arrange the soundbar's placement to yourReviews, Technology, Audio, Beyond Norm Blog, Collaboration, LG, lifestyle blog, media, music, Review, Singapore, Soundbars, Tech Review  |
| Tech Review: LG SK9Y Dolby Atmos Soundbar Review Posted: 04 May 2021 09:01 PM PDT  LG's latest release for home audio is the SK9Y. The key features of this soundbar includes Dolby Atmos, High Resolution Audio, Sound Up-converting and 4K Pass-through. In addition to that, it also has Chromecast built-in! Brace yourselves audiophiles, is the LG SK9Y Soundbar a game changer for your home theater experience? Watch the video to find out! If you enjoyed this video and want to watch more videos like these, subscribe to our YouTube Channel! LG's latest release for home audio is the SK9Y. The key features of this soundbar includes Dolby Atmos, High Resolution Audio, Sound Up-converting and 4K Pass-through. In addition to that, it also has Chromecast built-in! Brace yourselves audiophiles, is the LG SK9Y Soundbar a game changer for your home theater experience? Watch the video to find out!Reviews, Technology  |
| Review: Sudio TOLV – True Wireless Earphones Posted: 04 May 2021 09:01 PM PDT  Since the release of Apple's very own AirPods, wireless earbuds have been on a rising trend; as seen in this review, the new Sudio TOLV is the latest addition to the market. Thankfully, the industry has progressed greatly since the early days of wireless earbuds, where it was plagued with multiple problems. The name Sudio is a combination of the words "Swedish" and "Audio" into a seamless name which reflects both their design vision and their promise to offer exceptional sound quality to music enthusiasts of every stripe – wayfarers, daydreamers, and storytellers alike. As they develop as a company, Sudio is continuously looking for ways to improve their environmental impact. At present, they use PU and artificial leather for several of their products. They also ship their products from their factories to the respective warehouses by boat to reduce the amount of fossil fuels used during transportation. Through these ways, their hope to reduce the amount of waste created in the production process. It's great to see a corporation such as theirs striving to play their part in corporate social responsibility issues.
The TOLV is Sudio's second truly wireless model and it has improved features that gives it a big advantage when compared to its predecessors. It has Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity which allows each earbud to be connected individually. That means that the earbuds can also be used one-sided, like a wireless Bluetooth ear set. In addition to that, the earphones only weigh 4.5 grams per earbud. It also comes in a redesigned portable charging cradle with matte rubber finishing. Right from the get-go, the design is clean and minimalistic. Each side of the earbud has a simple button for all essential functionalities: Press once on either side to play or pause music If you're using it as a wireless Bluetooth earset, you could press once on the right side to answer the call and press and hold the button for two seconds to reject the call. Now, for the part that all my fellow audiophiles have been waiting for… The bass for the Sudio TOLV is pronounced but not overpowering, whilst the highs are clean and crisp. The vocals are generally clear and concise, however with some tracks, they do sound a little manufactured. Overall, the Sudio TOLV produces a sound that appeals to most genres and is on the better spectrum compared to some of the other wireless earbuds out in the market.
One of the problems that most wireless earbuds have is the fit. As we all know, ears come in different shapes and sizes. As such the earbuds may not fit securely in your ears. A good fit is an important factor as it does affect how it sounds and it helps prevent you from losing one side. So, if you get a chance, do try it out before you purchase! However, I've found that they fit me comfortably. And after literally jumping around (sorry downstairs neighbour) and shaking my head vigorously, the earbuds are still securely in place. Something I really like is the simplicity of switching the Sudio TOLV on; all you need to do is to take the earbuds out of the case to automatically switch them on and place them back to switch them off. Gone are the days of needlessly pressing on buttons to turn the earbuds on and off!
While the case is relatively small, it still manages to hold a charge of approximately 500mAh. However, I found it strange that the cradle is designed to rest flat on its back, but the charging port and the two battery indicator LEDs (the cradle's battery level on the left and the earbuds' battery charging status on the right) is also placed at the back. Hence, the Sudio TOLV is left to dangle and can never rest flat whilst being charged. The earbuds itself has a really good battery life. Sudio claims that the TOLV has a total play time of 7 hours per charge, with 4 additional charges for a total of 35 hours. Through our own tests, after about 4-5 hours of usage, it still had about 40% of battery left.
Overall, Sudio has done a good job on the TOLV – and for the price of SGD189, you can get your hands on one of your own! Head on over to Sudio's website right now to make your purchase – and don't forget to enter the discount code BeyondNorm15 upon checkout to get 15% off and free delivery to anywhere in the world!
The bass for the Sudio TOLV is pronounced but not overpowering, whilst the highs are clean and crisp. The vocals are generally clear and concise, however with some tracks, they do sound a little manufactured. Don't forget to enter the discount code "BeyondNorm" upon checkout to get 15% off!Reviews, Technology, music, Sudio, Sudio Tolv, Summer, Tech Review, Tolv, True Wireless Headphones, Wireless Earphones, Wireless Headphones  |
| Tech Review: Sudio FEM – True Wireless Earphones Posted: 04 May 2021 09:01 PM PDT  With an ever-increasing interest in true wireless earbuds, many companies have sprung up in attempts to fill this void at all sorts of price points. The Sudio FEM stands out with their first ever implementation of what Sudio calls 'Environmental Noise Cancellation'. This feature is similar to Active Noise Cancellation but the only difference is that it cannot be turned on/off. The Sudio FEM is quite fittingly named, as 'fem' in Swedish actually means five, and this is the 5th wireless earbuds that Sudio currently has available on their store. True to their familiar Swedish product design, the Sudio FEM is clean and minimalistic. The plastic case has a smooth rubbery texture that provides a nice feel and grip to it. Similar to the Sudio TOLV, it also features a brown string, so that you can secure it to a bag for easy portability. This is definitely a more elegant solution compared to the crassness of a carabiner clip. You might be wondering, "If I hang it on my bag like this, wouldn't the earbuds fall out?" Sudio's solution to this problem comes from the very strong magnets embedded into the cover. It will definitely need to take a major hit before anything will come flying out of this case. Another welcomed change since the Sudio TOLV's case, is that it now has USB type-C port with quick charging. Just 15 minutes of charge will give you an hour of playback! The USB type-C is slowly becoming the port of choice for many new electronics. This means that we will soon have fewer cables to carry around. You can also watch our video review of the Sudio FEM here:Now, let's talk about the design of the earbuds. They are built from the same material as the case and have the same finish. The Sudio FEM has a much bigger footprint compared to the Sudio TOLV. It holds much more components, like the 2 microphones per side for the environmental noise cancellation. In efforts to maintain their clean and elegant aesthetic, they opted to use a touch button rather than a physical button. The touch button on both sides of this true wireless earbuds has quite a bit of functionality: Press once on either side to play or pause music Even though the Sudio FEM has a bulkier build, it is well moulded hence allowing it to stay securely and comfortably in place, as well as provide a better fit. Whatever life throws at you, I don't think you would be losing either side anytime soon. In addition to its elegant aesthetics, it also has an IPX5 rating. This means that the Sudio FEM is resistant to accidental water splashes and can be used rain or shine, whether you're working out or out and about. The battery life on the Sudio FEM is pretty impressive. I was able to get 6 hours of constant playtime as advertised, on top of the additional two charges that the case holds. This adds up to a total of 20 hours altogether. Now that the impressive preliminary features out of the way, how does the Sudio FEM sound? At first listen, it was unexpectedly clear that it sounded nothing like the Sudio TOLV. Unlike its counterpart which provided more warm-sounding audio, the FEM's audio mainly focused on the mids. This means that the vocals, pianos, and guitars all sounded good. While it does not have a deep and thumpy bass, the percussion sounded prominently tight in songs that were more bass-heavy. However, the separation was a little mushy and the vocals started to lose its clarity for songs that were more complex. In my opinion, the FEM excels better at acoustics and instrumentals. The Environmental Noise Cancellation is pretty decent, as it removes most of the low rumble noise. I must say that I am still quite impressed by it as I used the FEM on a plane and felt that it removed about 70% of the noise pollutants. Overall, Sudio has done a great job with the Environmental Noise Cancellation on the FEM. With the world around us being so hectic, it's great to have this pair at hand so that you can isolate yourself and block out the outside world with your choice of music. For SGD219, you can get your very own pair on Sudio's website – and don't forget to enter the discount code BEYONDNORM15 upon checkout to get 15% off and free delivery to anywhere in the world! With an ever-increasing interest in true wireless earbuds, many companies have sprung up in attempts to fill this void at all sorts of price points. The Sudio FEM stands out with their first ever implementation of what Sudio calls 'Environmental Noise Cancellation'. This feature is similar to Active Noise Cancellation but the only difference isReviews, Singapore, Technology, Audio, Earphones, Headphones, music, taipei, Travel, True Wireless Headphones, truly wireless earphones, Wireless Earphones, Wireless Headphones  |
| Posted: 04 May 2021 09:01 PM PDT  Sudio is back with their latest offering of their wireless earbuds: The Sudio ETT. ETT means "one" in the Swedish language, and it certainly looks like Sudio is trying to make this the one for you. Having reviewed their last 2 generations of wireless earbuds, it seems that Sudio is both listening to feedback and making improvements on their new products based on what they learned from their previous generations. While the Sudio FEM had environmental noise cancellation, the Sudio ETT now features Active Noise Cancellation. If you have read our past reviews of the Sudio FEM and Sudio TOLV, the main features remain the same. It uses Bluetooth 5.0, and has IPX5 which provides sweat and splash resistance and ease of mind when doing strenuous activities. However, it is notable that more conscious thought was put into the design of the Sudio ETT. Personally, I felt that this designed differed slightly from Sudio's usual sleek and clean design. The materials used are the same, with its nice matte finishing, but they opted to go back to a physical button instead. Am I complaining? Not at all! Reverting to a physical button eradicated a lot of problems that the touch button had, like accidentally stopping the song or turning the earbuds off when holding the earbuds in your hands for too long. The physical button is tactile and requires just the right amount of force to actuate, making it easy to go through multiple presses. Some of the functions on the buttons have also changed slightly from their previous models: One click: pause and play music Two clicks: jump to the next song Three clicks: go back to the previous song Press and hold for 2 seconds will turn off and on ANC You can also watch our video review of the Sudio ETT here:With the addition of active noise cancellation, the Sudio ETT battery life is cut by a third and has a 4-hour playtime on a single charge. However, if you opt to turn off the active noise cancellation the battery life improves to a 6-hour playtime on a single charge. The case also includes 4 additional charges, bringing up the total playback time to 20 hours with the active noise cancellation and 30 hours without. Another feature that they added to the case, is the ability to charge wirelessly. I think this is a fantastic feature if you already adopted the wireless charging pads for your mobile devices. However, if you lack the ability to wirelessly charge the case, the case still supports quick charging with a USB type C port; 15 minutes of charging for 1-hour play time. The charging port is now on the left of the cradle with the charging indicators visible allowing the cradle to stand upright while charging. The charging indicators are also at the front of the cradle and easily visible. Instead of their signature brown string, they have opted to use a leather strap in a corresponding colour instead. A definite welcomed change. For any active noise cancellation to be effective, it requires a good seal around the ear canal. Sudio understands this and coupled the earbuds with 8 different-sized pairs of eartips (including the one already on earpiece themselves) to help you find the perfect fit. The active noise cancellation does a rather good job in keeping out a lot of the low rumbling sounds, and in my experience, cuts out my ambient noise by about 70%. Since the Active Noise Cancellation can be turned off and on, you can hear the difference yourself in a noisy environment. As for sound quality, I much enjoy this sound signature compared to the Sudio FEM. It is warm with thumpy bass. It also has nice vocals and good clarity in the mid-range. However, the highs do sound a little airy in my opinion. The soundstage is pretty decent with a good amount of separation between the different instruments, which would appeal to many people.
A minor inconvenience that I found was that the active noise cancellation does not automatically turn on as it does not remember the setting from your last usage. So, every time you use it you have to turn on the active noise cancellation before it starts to work. There is also no audio indication when you turn it off. While it does not matter to most people, it is definitely something that makes the process a bit tedious. Another quirk is that if you have turned off the earbuds, you would require to put it back into the case before you are able to turn it on. Overall, the Sudio ETT is quite compelling when compared to something like the AirPods Pro. The Sudio ETT has similar features and decent sound quality and comes at a lower price point – definitely makes it recommendable in my books! The Sudio ETT is available in 4 different colours: Black, White, Green, and Pink. If you are planning to purchase your own pair of the Sudio ETT, do not forget to enter the discount code "BeyondNorm15" upon checkout to get 15% off your order and free delivery to anywhere in the world! From now till the end of July 2020, you can also get a new Sudio tote bag for free with every purchase from Sudio's Website! (while stock lasts) Sudio is back with their latest offering of their wireless earbuds: The Sudio ETT. ETT means "one" in the Swedish language, and it certainly looks like Sudio is trying to make this the one for you. Having reviewed their last 2 generations of wireless earbuds, it seems that Sudio is both listening to feedback andLifestyle, Reviews, Technology  |
| Posted: 04 May 2021 09:01 PM PDT  With more than a handful of companies dipping their hands into the business of making True Wireless Earbuds, it is quite rare to see wireless earbuds with a neckband. So, I was quite taken aback when I saw the box of the new Sudio Elva! Is this innovative or outdated? Read on to find out in this review. Unpacking the product was definitely a strange experience as there were 2 parts to the product. One being the headphone themselves, and the other the Bluetooth receiver called the Sudio Flyg, which serves as an in-flight Bluetooth adapter. Also packed in the box were the USB-A male to female adapter for the Sudio Elva, the USB-C to USB-A for the Sudio Flyg, the usual 5 additional pairs of ear tips, and the manuals for both the Sudio Elva and Sudio Flyg. Another thing that came as a surprise was that unlike its predecessors (the Sudio Tolv, Sudio Fem, and Sudio Ett), these particular earbuds did not come with a case. The white version of both the Sudio Elva and Sudio Flyg are reminiscent to that of a retro 90s computer, coming off rather grey-ish in comparison to their other white coloured products. The design of the Sudio Flyg remains true to Sudio's standard look – minimalist, clean, and functional. It has a single button, similar to the one on the Sudio Tolv. However, it isn't made of the usual rubbery matte material, rather it feels more plastic-y and smoother in the hand. At the back of the adapter, there are two concealed inputs, one for the headphone and the other for the microphone. However, strangely I couldn't get it to work with my computer as the connectors are spaced too closely together, making it impossible to find plugs to insert both parts of the adapter into. However, I believe that it should fit perfectly into any in-flight entertainment system The Sudio Elva, which is the actual headphones themselves, has a very different look from Sudio's usual aesthetic – mixing a matte plastic with metal accents to create this seemingly retro design. Personally, I am not a fan of this design, especially with the huge cable holding the whole earpiece together which gives it an overall bulky look. The upside to this is that it comes with 3 buttons instead of the usual 1, and it feels great tactilely. The Sudio Elva is designed in such a way that even if the earbuds fell out of your ears, the neckband will keep them from falling to the ground Unplugging one side to reveal the USB type-C However, I felt that the design implementation of this earbuds is poorly thought out. As you have to detach the earbuds to reveal the USB type-C charging port, and attach it to the cable to charge, the wear and tear may occur fairly fast since you're constantly plugging the cable in and out when charging and reattaching the other side of the earbuds. In addition to that, when separating both sides of the earbuds, the only thing you can use to keep them together is the little magnetic rubber nodes to clip the earbud cables together. The 3 buttons have the following functions: The middle button: One click to play/pause your music or pick up/end call during a phone call 2 clicks will activate the noise cancellation Holding it for 2 seconds will reject the phone call Holding it for 7 seconds will activate the pairing and, Hold it to turn on/off the earbuds Left button: 1 click to lower the volume Hold 2 seconds to change to previous song Right button 1 click to increase the volume Hold 2 seconds to change to the next song Honestly, it gets progressively challenging to remember the function of each button as they vary significantly across their different products. Like the generation before it, the Sudio Elva comes with active noise cancellation (ANC). As the earbuds are ergonomic and fits in my ear extremely well, it creates a great seal making the active noise cancellation highly effective as it drowns out a significant amount of ambient noise when switched on. This will be particularly useful once we're allowed to travel again. It is claimed to have an IPX5 rating, which once again makes it splash, rain, and sweat proof, and therefore suitable for workouts. Now, let's move on to the battery life. Sudio claims that the Sudio Elva has a 15-minute quick charge for 1-hour worth of playback. When fully charged, it boasts an amazing 11 hours of playback on a single charge, or 10 hours when using active noise cancellation, which is fairly good! However, as there is no case for this product, there are no extra charges this time. In addition to that, I found that the neckband made it a hassle to keep in my bag, as I couldn't just wind them up like a regular pair of wired headphones due to its stiffness. I definitely would have appreciated some sort of a carrying case. Moving on to the listening experience… How does the Sudio Elva sound? Personally, I think that this is one of the best sounding headphones Sudio has produced to date. However, you do have to turn on the active noise cancellation to get it at its best. It has great clarity throughout the range with an excellent sound-stage inside a small package. The bass and low ends are punchy but not overpowering and is quite tight. The vocal and mid-range sounds are pronounced and clear. The highs were a little subdued but it's not a bad thing, as I think it adds a little character to the sound signature. This time, I also tested out the microphone and it is definitely functional, although not their forte. So, who is the Sudio Elva actually for? I found the target audience for this quite interesting as Sudio opted to focus on the people who uses gaming devices, television screens, and older audio devices that does not support Bluetooth, but want that wireless experience. It appears that this set is mainly meant to be used at home or rather in a permanent place instead of an everyday driver, even though it is capable of providing an on-the-go listening experience as well. Overall, I found the Sudio Elva a challenge to recommend as while it appeals to a certain demographic, it may not be the device of choice for everyone, like the Sudio Ett was. This really seems like an experimental product where Sudio tried different designs, materials, and purposes for wireless earbuds. Kudos to them for their constant innovation! If you wish to purchase the Sudio Elva, use "BeyondNorm15" for 15% off anything on Sudio's website! With more than a handful of companies dipping their hands into the business of making True Wireless Earbuds, it is quite rare to see wireless earbuds with a neckband. So, I was quite taken aback when I saw the box of the new Sudio Elva! Is this innovative or outdated? Read on to find out in this review. Unpacking the product was definitely a strange experienceReviews, Technology, Headphones, Review, Sudio, Tech Review, True Wireless Headphones, Wireless Headphones  |
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