Technics EAH-AZ100

Source

• Video: My Go-To Earbuds! (Technics AZ100)
• Channel: Mike O'Brien | Type: Review (sponsored by Technics) | Based on: YouTube transcript

Key points

• The video is sponsored by Technics; the reviewer calls them one of the most customizable earbuds he's tested.
• ANC performance is excellent, and choosing the right ear tip size makes a big difference; the app has an ear tip test.
• The sound is lively and bass-forward, with the sub-bass sometimes a bit boomy; the mid-bass is tight.
• Voice Focus call pickup zeroes in on voices in noisy environments.
• Supports seamless multipoint switching; ambient sound has two modes, transparency and attention.

✅ Pros

• Excellent ANC
• Extremely customizable
• Useful multipoint connection

❌ Cons

• Bass sometimes too boomy
• Sponsored video

📝 Verdict

Earbuds you can recommend without knowing the other person's preferences; most people should like them.

Source

SoundGuys

Key Takeaways

• Chunky, bulbous earbud housing places center of gravity too far outward, constantly threatening to tumble during brisk walking.
• Heavily advertised 3-device multipoint switching suffers constant audio routing confusion after taking phone calls.
• Brushed aluminum lid accent on the charging case is exceptionally delicate, picking up ugly scratches inside bags within days.
• Enabling LDAC transmission slashes battery life down to barely 4.5 hours while causing intermittent drops in crowded radio environments.

✅ Pros

• Audiophile-grade acoustic tuning delivers sublime tonal balance and separation
• Generous inclusion of seven different eartip sizes in the box
• JustMyVoice mic processing cleans background racket admirably

❌ Cons

• Awkward bulky earbud shape shifts and slips out of ears
• Clunky 3-device multipoint logic fails to hand off cleanly
• Brushed metal case lid scratches at the slightest friction
• LDAC drains battery down to 4.5 hours with noticeable RF stutter

📝 Verdict

"Pristine audiophile sound marred by an unwieldy, loose fit, a fragile case finish, and temperamental multipoint."

Source

• Video: Technics EAH-AZ100 - These Sound Incredible!
• Channel: Flossy Carter | Type: Review | Based on: YouTube transcript

Key points

• Priced at US$300, in black and silver.
• Supports LC3/high-res, three-device multipoint, IPX4, 10mm magnetic fluid drivers, and Dolby spatial audio with head tracking.
• Three microphones per earbud; on a call with a fan blowing at his ear, the other person heard no wind at all and gave it a 9.
• Battery life is 10 hours with ANC on and 12 hours off, 28 hours with the case; a 15-minute quick charge gives 90 minutes; supports Qi wireless charging.
• The reviewer's number one is still the B&W Pi8; he thinks US$300-class noise cancellation is clearly ahead of cheap earbuds.

✅ Pros

• Strong noise cancellation
• Excellent wind noise resistance on calls
• Three-device multipoint

❌ Cons

• US$300 is on the expensive side
• The reviewer still prefers the B&W Pi8

📝 Verdict

With high-end noise-cancelling earbuds you get what you pay for, and the AZ100 is worth considering.

Source

• Video: Technics AZ100 review - YOU NEED TO HEAR THESE!
• Channel: Mark Ellis Reviews | Type: Review (not sponsored) | Based on: YouTube transcript

Key points

• Last year the reviewer considered the AZ80 one of the best-sounding earbuds he'd heard, and its compact charging case is easy to carry.
• The charging case supports wireless charging; the earbuds are IPX4 and support three-device Bluetooth multipoint.
• The look has an '80s/'90s hi-fi feel, which the reviewer loves.
• Bass drum hits are very full, rich and detailed.
• Calls were tested in a noisy casino; since noise cancellation has to share the same driver, the reviewer thinks the tuning trade-offs are well judged.

✅ Pros

• Full, detailed sound
• Three-device multipoint
• Compact charging case, wireless charging

❌ Cons

• Little reason for AZ80 owners to upgrade

📝 Verdict

Unless you absolutely must buy AirPods Pro, put the AZ100 on your list.