

And while they sport impressive sound clarity, their budget factors shine through. The Veho STIX True Wireless Earphones are sleek from the buds to the charging case. Without a strong backbeat, we found our music was washed out by the sound of our footfall. Plus, they are IPX5 rated, making them water resistant.Īnd once you find the right ear tip, they would be great workout buds, if not for the poor bass. As we mentioned, you can access both Siri and Google Assistant from the touch surface. The STIX are not without their benefits, though. Unfortunately, the STIX lack an app, soyou have to stick with the sound out of the box. And when we come across one, we hope to find an equalizer that lets you customize your sound experience. When we check out audio tech like the STIX, we always look for a companion app. However, we didn’t experience any issues on our end. They also described us as sounding low quality and tinny.

During several calls, our recipients complained of a faint crackling noise that persisted after we spoke. In terms of call quality, these buds could use major work.

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And more premium pairs like the Powerbeats Pro and AirPods Pro, as well as regular AirPods, blow the STIX out of the water. The Galaxy Buds, for example, have decent bass, which can be improved using an in-app equalizer. These buds simply can’t reach the deeper tones that other buds can achieve. Not only was there not much of a bang, but there wasn’t much depth, either. We tried “Bad Guy” by Billie Eilish, and the normal thundering beat was reduced to a dull tap. When we listened for bass, however, there wasn’t much to be heard or felt. And in each song we tested, vocals came through front and center, resonating well in the soundscape. Instruments sounded like they were on a stage, with drums to the left and guitar. We also got a good sense of 3D space when listening to “I’m on Fire” and other tracks. But we were more than satisfied with the performance of the STIX when we kept the price in mind. It wasn’t as crystal clear of an experience as we had with AirPods Pro - the Apple buds seem to have a greater tonal range and sound quality, not to mention more crisp drum output. From punchy drums to satisfying plucks of the guitar, everything sounded good. The STIX produced clear vocals, and instrumentals rang with a similar quality. Once we found the right eartips to create a good audio seal, we tried out a few songs, including “I’m on Fire” by Bruce Springsteen. The STIX did surprisingly well, but the bass left much to be desired. When it comes to inexpensive true wireless earbuds, sound is usually a hit or miss. You have to hold your finger on a bud for five seconds to turn them off, so we never mixed up this function with, say, skipping to the next song, which takes just two seconds. Overall, the controls are simple and easy to learn. Skipping tracks, rejecting calls and powering on and off the buds are all performed by holding your finger on the touch surfaces for varying lengths of time.

A double tap brings up your assistant of choice, either Siri and Google Assistant. Like most true wireless earbuds, you can control both playback and calls here, as well as access your device’s smart assistant.Ī single tap will play and pause music, as well as answer and hang up calls. The STIX are black from tip to tip, sporting a glossy “V” on the touch surface of each bud. These are where the antenna and microphones are housed. Stemming from the bottom of each bud are long, thin cylinders, a design with which we’re quite familiar. By default, the medium tip is attached, but you’ll also receive a smaller and larger set for the right fit. Unlike that of AirPods and AirPods Pro, this is flattened and cylindrical, rather than smooth and rounded. They feature a circular region with a touch surface for controlling music, calls and smart assistants. The Veho STIX True Wireless Earphones have a familiar design.
