Samsung Galaxy Buds 2, Graphite

Compact, Comfortable & Great SoundThe Galaxy Buds 2 in graphite look sleek, fit well, and deliver balanced audio with solid ANC. Great value for everyday use.

Right off the bat, I bought buds 2 for 3 reasons:1. Wanted to go wireless again with some thing substantial after long time of using wired iems and long recess of wirelessness. My last wireless (sort of) was Oppo enco m31. M31 is the one got me hooked to music more and into this hobby of audiophilia. I consider my previous purchases of Boat earphones and headphones as pure dumpster fire.2. mainly for outside use and travel3. wanted to try anc to see what the fuss is all about.My main gears are Blessing 2 Dusk, Aria and He400se. In terms of tonality, dusk wins and in terms of technicality, He400se wins.Sound wise (that’s the primary thing that matters to me most) its tonality is on point, comparable to my aria.Tonality: It’s clean sounding with gooood subbass boost. It’s tastefully done, clean, no bloat whatsoever into midrange.So the bass you get is having enough thump to feel right in your ears. In ‘Doing it right’ by Daft Punk, bass actually does sound right.Mid range is also linear, so vocals sound as good as it can get for tws I suppose. Though for some reason it sometimes sound kind of thin.Now treble is where it falters bit. I’m quite treble sensitive, so less 5khz to 8khz emphasis is better for me. Dusk has this ‘emphasis’ (it’s not emphasized per se, but I would like that region bit darker), which I sometimes hate. So in that area, buds 2 is better, no such sibilance for me. But after 8khz, it doesn’t rise up at 11-15khz, so percussive instruments doesn’t sound airy and overall sounds bit congested at times.So tonality wise, I don’t think it can get any better for tws.Technicality: capable. In busy tracks, instruments get lil’ mushy, And as said earlier, more air could have resulted in more resolving sound. Not expansive soundstage, smaller than Aria.If I were to get one out of buds 2 and aria, I’ll choose buds 2 for added portability sacrificing those extra details.I feel for 8.5k, one of the best tws you can get right now.ANC: didn’t have any idea prior to buds 2, now I’ve some sort of idea. Maybe I overestimated its anc potential. It cuts down ac noise quite a bit, though doesn’t eliminate fully. So you can guess what it does to other louder noises, and it’s proportional to good fit with right ear tips. Anyway it’s less of my concern.For iPhone users: no app support. I have to use android to set it up using wearable app. Once set, those settings are carried over and you won’t need the app again. And seemless connection makes the experience even smoother. Only downside is lack of eq with iPhone. I’m content with its default signature, so not a problem for me.Battery life and all other stuffs don’t bother me, as it’s purely for outdoor use and I don’t listen to music for continuous 3-4 hrs without break.Sammy did good job with the tuning. Other manufacturers use extreme V shaped tuning or extreme bass boost that kills sound. I heard oneplus buds z before, which I didn’t like at all, sounded like a$$.Hope, Sammy continues legacy of AKG in their future products as well.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 are a popular pair of true wireless earbuds that offer good sound quality and a comfortable fit. Here's a more detailed review of their features and performance:Design and Comfort:The Galaxy Buds 2 have a sleek and compact design, with a matte finish and a selection of four different color options. They come with three different sizes of silicone ear tips to ensure a comfortable and secure fit, and they have an IPX7 water resistance rating, which means they can withstand sweat and rain.Audio Quality:The Buds 2 offer impressive sound quality, with balanced and clear audio across all frequencies. The bass is punchy and well-defined, without overpowering the rest of the mix. The earbuds support active noise cancellation, which blocks out most ambient noise, making them great for use in noisy environments.Battery Life:The Buds 2 offer up to 7.5 hours of listening time on a single charge, and the case provides an additional 20 hours of battery life. They also support quick charging, with just 5 minutes of charging providing an hour of playback time.Features:The Galaxy Buds 2 offer a range of useful features, including touch controls, which allow you to play/pause music, skip tracks, and answer calls with just a tap. They also have a "Find My Earbuds" feature that helps you locate them if they're lost, and they support wireless charging.Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 are a great option for anyone looking for high-quality true wireless earbuds with good battery life, comfortable fit, and impressive sound quality.

I've spent a lot on high end headphones and the latest trend of cheap, throwaway, boomy wireless headphones was worrying. But the Galaxy buds 2 are an outlier.They sound gorgeous. Very open, detailed, non-fatiguing and yes quite neutral. Pair them up with a Samsung device e.g. Galaxy tab for me, and they sound even better for Netflix and YouTube. Their proprietary software on Galaxy devices enhance audio soundstage and it also modifies the soundstage based on head movement, it's not a great execution, but still the vast soundstage with a little reverb and fidelity maintained is a welcome change at this cost.For sedentary lifestyle they're very comfortable and lightweight, they don't jut out of the ears so much so one could sleep on the side while using them in bed.The battery life is below average because of the size and weight but the case charges them up for multiple wears quite quickly. The noise cancellation is below average too, but with an IEM on moderate volume, I don't ever feel the need of NC. The awareness mode is very good though, it makes the outside sound amplified using the built in mics. The call quality is average in not so noisy environment and bad with ambient noise.After using some high end chi-fi wireless headphones e.g. Lypertek Z7 for about a year, the Buds 2 seem to be better built. Only time will tell how much they last though, I'm pleasantly surprised with this purchase.