Final x Dragon Ball Z Review

Final have teamed up with Dragon Ball Z. Yes, you read that right! The result of this collaboration are 3 unique pairs of earphones inspired from the characters Goku, Vegeta and Freiza from the legendary anime Dragon Ball Z. This review will be focusing on the Vegeta version (although Goku sounds exactly the same, other than the prompts). A must have for any Dragon Ball fan, these earphones are not just about aesthetics. The focus on sound quality and modern specs makes them relevant too in the ever changing world of TWS audio.

Final Dragon Ball Z Vegeta Goku

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Final x Dragon Ball Z Vegeta: First impressions

As expected from final, the build quality for the case and earbuds is fantastic. Taking them out of the packaging box for the first time, it is clear that the hinges of the case and the USB-C connector are rigid and durable. You can even open and close the lid on the case singlehandedly. The case has a smooth look on the surface and the shape / compactness of it means it sits in your pocket really easily. It is very cool, you need to see it with your own eyes.

Putting the buds in your ears for the first time is a great experience, especially if you watched Dragon Ball Z in Japanese with subtitles. More on the voice commands below. They are styled a bit like the ZE3000, in that the earbuds do not fully enter the canal, but sit very comfortably at the entrance. The shape of them means your outer ear also supports their position. They are also very lightweight and comfortable to wear for hours on end (up to 6 hours, more on that further below)

Goku’s earbuds are coloured after his classic look, so naturally, they are orange and blue. As for Vegeta’s earbuds, they have a little bit more. Inspired by his Saiyan battle armor from Dragon Ball Z, they are colored white, blue, and gold and when you turn them on The original Japanese voiceover brings you straight into the action!

Final has also gone big on the details, for each model the eartips are also colour themed, a great little edition that separates these out from your regular black/white TWS earbuds on the market. Not forgetting that the style of the case is designed on a Saiyan sleep pod as well.

Vegeta earphones, case & packaging

Voice Guidance Prompts for the Vegeta Model

The voice prompts are very fun and after a month still do not bore/ irritate me. Here is a low down of them below (I have written the Japanese in English so you can phonetically read them (what text cannot do is convey the emotion in the lines):

  • When the earphones are turned on: Ore wa Super Vegeta da!! (I am super Vegeta) – Episode 156 of Dragon Ball Z uncut, Vegeta telling Cell who is boss as he rages in. A great quote for turning them on.
  • When it is turned off: Fun, sukini shiro (Do what you want.) – The only line I have not yet found on my Dragon Ball Z rewatch adventure. If you know where it is from let me know!
  • When pairing mode is activated : Gambare Kakarot… (Hang in there Kakarot…) A fantastic line that begins the quote finished with the next prompt.
  • When pairing is successful: Omae ga Number one da! (You are the number one!) This finishes the quote from when Vegeta has a monologue while Goku is fighting Boo and finally accepts Goku as the most powerful´”Gambare Kakarot, Omae ga Number one da!”
  • When pairing is complete and you can now use the earphones: FINAL FLASH!!! – Vegeta’s signature move, enough said. Always gets a smile.
  • When pairing has been disconnected, He! Kitanee Hanabi da (Hmph! Dirty fireworks) – Another great line and also one of Vegeta’s techniques. We all know how he loves to kill with dirty fireworks!

Packaging

The packaging for the Goku and Vegeta models is inspired by the scene before their first battle (episode 30), with Goku and Vegeta glaring at each other in the Gizard Wasteland. By arranging the packages of the Goku and Vegeta models together, you can reproduce the entire scene. (as seen below).

Vegeta & Goku packaging together

Sound

The sound quality is great, of course it is because these are made by Final. They are tuned with a slightly emphasized treble and mid-high range but overall they have a natural, fatigue free sound signature to them. The bass is also really good. It is there when you need it but it never sounds like the main focus of the sound.

There is loads of detail on offer with these buds. Vocals are crisp and well presented, with both male and female sounding excellent. They never sound congested as there is great layering and space between the instruments and/or sound effects. The Final X Dragon Ball Z buds are great for watching shows/ movies, playing games and listening to music & audiobooks.

They sound realistic and natural.

They also have that signature Final airiness to them. This means you get a sense of space that many earphones fail to capture. Overall, the soundstage is mightily impressive (especially for a themed collab product), they really can handle anything you throw at them. A great win especially for Dragon Ball Z fans for sure.

Battery life

The battery life is the only slight downside to these otherwise great pair of earbuds. They last for about 6 hours on one charge and can be recharged 3/4 times from the case giving you a maximum 22 hours of playback. That does not bother me too much as it is plenty of time. However, When on an anime binge, 1 charge equates to about 17/18 episodes top. Not necessarily a bad either thing mind you, as it is good to walk about and take a break every now and again! This slight drawback is compensated by everything else from the overall look to the sound quality and solid build of the earbuds / case and provided accessories.

Specs

  • Communication method: Bluetooth®5.2
  • Chipset: Qualcomm® QCC3040
  • Reproduction frequency band: 20Hz – 20kHz
  • Supported codec: SBC, AAC, Qualcomm® aptX™ audio
  • Correspondence profile: A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP
  • Continuous music playing time: 5.5 hours (22 hours including charging case)
  • Charging time: 1.5 hours
  • Battery capacity: 35mAh (one earbud) / 220mAh (charging case)
TYPE E eartips in Vegeta colours

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Kamehameha! Final x Dragon Ball Z TWS earphones Out Now!

One of the most anticipated collaborations of 2023 in the audio scene is officially on sale in the UK. Final have teamed up with Dragon Ball Z and have launched 3 products inspired by the iconic characters Goku, Vegeta and Frieza. With original and unique designs, they also incorporate that Final magic we love. The result is a product that encompases the essence of everyones favourite animation from the late 80’s- to 90’s. Naturally, they sound fantastic too.

Goku and Vegeta squaring up

The packaging for the Goku and Vegeta models is inspired by the scene before their first battle (episode 30), with Goku and Vegeta glaring at each other in the Gizard Wasteland. By arranging the packages of the Goku and Vegeta models together, you can reproduce the entire scene. (as seen above).

Learn More Here! – Final x Dragon Ball Z TWS earphones

Not just for looks, Final have packed these earphones full of features for you to enjoy!

Features at a Glance

  • Original audio guide recorded by Son Goku and Vegeta
  • Earphone body based on Goku’s and Vegeta’s uniform and belt
  • Case designed from a Saiyan spaceship pod
  • Clear and balanced sound perfect for watching animations
  • Includes five sizes of Type-E truly wireless eartips
  • Maximum 22 hours of music playback (5.5h earbuds + 16h case)
  • Bluetooth 5.2 with AAC, SBC, aptX codecs
Goku & Vegeta Models

As you can see, the Goku version is based on his iconic outfit and Vegeta likewise with his very traditional Saiyan battle armour.

Original Voiceover Announcements

Announcements such as power ON / OFF are made by the voices of Goku (Masako Nozawa) and Vegeta (Ryo Horikawa). Familiar lines such as “Kamehameha” and “Final Flash” are also assigned to the guide voice.

“Dragon Ball fans can fully immerse themselves in the world of Dragon Ball Z”

Frieza COTSUBU Model


Frieza’s model is co-branded with ag. The Dragon Ball Z x ag COTSUBU uses Frieza’s purple and white body for the case and earphones, making a particular use of Frieza’s fourth form. Furthermore, the box design combines Frieza’s evil atmosphere at the time of his first appearance against the backdrop of Frieza’s spaceship arriving on Namek.

Freiza’s Purple and White inspired colour combination for the earphones

ASMR + More

This earphone is tuned more towards ASMR content. But it is also suitable for animation, watching videos, movies, listening to audiobooks, podcasts and of course music too. The system voice prompts also feature the original voice of Frieza (Ryuusei Nakao), again allowing the user to immerse into the Dragon Ball Z universe.

Frieza landing on Namek

All Models are Now Avaliable via Hifiheadphones!

A full review is coming soon, so watch this space.

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Cleer Roam Sport – Out Now!

Cleer Audio has been on a great run this year with new product releases and the fun keeps going! Their new Roam Sport ANC Sports Earbuds are designed and built for those with active lifestyles. With a price set around £100 They are setting themselves up to to crack into the Sports Audio niche. Feature packed and full app support with a competitive price means Cleer have set themselves up to provide an affordable alternative to the market leader Beats Fit Pro. Watch this space!

Learn More Here! – Cleer Roam Sport

Features at a Glance

  • Active Noise Cancelling
  • Ambient Sound Control
  • IPX4 water resistance certified (earbuds only)
  • Touch Controls
  • Sound Personalization via Cleer+ App
  • Qucik charge – 5 min charge provides 1hr battery: Less than 2 hours for full charge
  • Bluetooth Version 5.2
  • Codecs, Aptx Adaptive, SBC

Cleer+ App

The Roam Sport is also compatible with the Cleer+ App for ultimate personalization. You can adjust the EQ, music playback, and customize the Touch control functions, device controls and receive firmware updates. The units powerful noise cancellation with custom filters provides the peace and tranquility you need wherever you go.

Designed for the Outdoors (and Indoors, of course!)

The lightweight compact design of Roam Sport allows for long listening sessions. The Freebit wing allows for a personalised, secure fit that locks the earbuds in place and they will not budge, no matter what you are up to (running, in the gym, mountain biking etc..)

The Roam Sports ANC is surperb and allows for the peace and tranquility you need wherever you go. On top of this, the Roam Sport also has an Ambient Awareness mode. This allows you to let the outside in so you can have a conversation without taking your earbuds out or hear the traffic around you.

“The new Roam Sport is geared for the active sports and exercise enthusiasts,” says Patrick Huang, CEO/President of Cleer Audio. “It is feature-rich and works great for answering calls and enjoying your favorite podcast and music track, whether jogging or working out in the gym.”

Avaliable via Hifiheadphones Soon!

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Our Top Gaming Picks to get You in the Zone

Should you get a dac for your PC / PS5? You like playing online but you do not want a microphone? How about getting something that will make you stand out as the true pro-gamer you really are? Below is a list of our favourite picks for gear that is suitable for gaming.
Some of it is dedicated, other products make perfect sense when you actually try them out. We have TWS earphones, Dedicated Gaming headphones & earphones as well as Amps/DACs, speakers and more! Check our top gaming picks below:

For those that want powerful sound from the future – Gravastar Mars Pro Speaker- from £199.99

If you are after a sci-fi designed speaker with next generation sound tech and arguably one of the Bluetooth speakers on the market, then boy, do we have a surprise for you! The GravaStar Mars Pro is created for audiophiles, who love sci-fi. They can be paired together to give epic, immersive surround sound. They also have built-in, exclusive DSP audio algorithms that give you a deep bass, accurate mids, and crisp highs. Combined with an equal-loudness contour, you get a powerful sound experience.
They are very well made, look fantastic, some models are hand painted and they sound amazing. What is not to love ?

For those that want peak performance on a modest budget – Audeze Penrose / Penrose X – £298.99

With the advent of the PS5 and Xbox X consoles, us gamers need headphones to maximise our chances of winning online (as well as a good gaming chair, naturally 😉 ). Using Audeze’s low latency wireless technology for accurate listening, presets and other customization options. As well as a built-in microphone designed by the one and only Shure. Rounding off with planer magnetic drivers for award winning sound quality makes these beauties a must have. Check out our – Full Review

For those that do not want a mic – Final E500 – £19.99

No mic! It has no mic! Perfect for those who want to game in peace and quiet. Whether on a plane or a train, or even jacked into your console contorller. The Gaming performance is one of the highlights of the E500 and was a clear focus for Final when designing them. You will not be prepared for a £19.99 pair of earphones to provide such accurate spatial feedback. In Online Battle Royales, you can hear exactly where bullets are coming from. Footsteps are pinpoint accurate and they give a very honest and detailed sound. Just remember to clean them regularly to keep them tip-top (as they go in your ears after all)

For those that want wireless and to stand out – Final Evangelion 01, 02 & 06 TWS Earphones – £199

This is something for lovers of the anime show, or for people who want to stand out at a LAN party, in their stream or the next Insomnia. Final has collaborated with Evangelion to release these TWS models based on different robot units from the hit show. With Final behind the build, sound quality is as good as you’d expect – and the design is equally impressive. Maybe you also love playing Neon Genesis so much, you just want to go that extra mile!

For those that want a clean and full output for their headphones (PS4/5) – JDS Labs Element III – £499.00

Sony is notorious for making it difficult for anyone with decent equipment to get good sound out of the PS5. Luckily JDS Labs is so customer focused that they jumped on this early and have a solution. Just make sure to buy the UAC1 fallback cable and the inbuilt software does the rest. This is a great bit of kit that can also be used with your PC. (If you want a cheaper set up or just want a DAC or an Amp, take a look at JDS Labs Atom+ Stack) – Element III Full Review

For those that want superb TWS earphones with a bottle opener – Gravastar Sirius Pro – £109

Back to sci-fi but this time with an extra twist! In fact, no twist caps needed as these earphones have an integrated bottle opener on the earphone case itself. And guess what? It works! With a dedicated Gaming mode you are easily able to pinpoint the direction of your enemy’s footsteps by harnessing the buds 5.1 virtual surround sound. They have a dedicated Movie and Music mode too, adjusting the EQ accordingly to get the most out of what you use them for. These are eye catching earbuds sent from the future and well worth a further look into.

For those that want earphones & the full experience on a budget – SoundMAGIC E11C Silver – £52.99

A Brilliant Budget Earphone that Sounds MAGIC. The E11C gives a clear and accurate presentation across the board making them not just great for gaming for everyday listening to tunes as well. The mic and controls are an added bonus that make these great for online teamplay. Just do not forget to make use of the included case as well as regular cleaning. As this ensures that these earphones last well beyond their warranty. Perfection? Not quite. But at £52 you will struggle to find a similar product worthy of your investment.

For those who want to silence the outside world & immerse themselves fully into their game – Final UX3000 – £119.00

These are a fantastic pair of headphones for the price. The inclusion of a 3.5mm audio cable allows you to use the UX3000 with your favourite games console (no ANC via this method). But via the cable, games sound atmospheric and you can easily pick out distinctive noises like footsteps and distant enemies. Thanks to the built-in microphone you can also communicate clearly with your teammates and the quality of the mic is simply superb.
The Final UX3000 also supports aptX LL, a low-latency codec, meaning gaming on a smartphone or tablet or wirelessly on your PC is also an enjoyable experience. Whack on ANC mode and you can fully immerse yourself into the game you’re playing. No loud Fan noises, no screaming kids, just you and the game on the screen in front. Not only that, they are also a brilliant device for listening to music. The UX3000 really can be recommended to anyone looking for a portable over-ear headphone. check out our Full Review.

For those that simply want the best (and to game like a streamer) – Audeze LCD-GX – £899.00

The LCD-GX looks like it was made for the professional gamer. It is wired, analog, and stereo only. But it offers probably the most accurate, detailed listening experience you can get for a gaming headset. The LCD-GX has advanced the gaming category beyond the stratosphere. The finest sound quality paired with a clear voice chat means this headphones is for the serious audiophile gamer.

For the listening experience and the immersion it provides, you simply won’t find a better gaming headset and certainly not one that looks and feels as exquisite as the LCD-GX.

Anything we have missed? Let us know what you use for Gaming in the comments below!

Final ZE3000 Video Review

Final ZE300 Video Review: Final have released a brand new True Wireless earphone without gimmicks. Focussed solely on Sound Quality, they feature the latest chipsets and support aptX, aptX Adaptive and AAC codecs. In true Final fashion, they even designed their own driver for these, a small 6mm dynamic driver that offers up a detailed and crisp sound without sounding thin, in a comfortable and stylish housing. Watch below to see Johns thoughts of this new creation with his Final ZE3000 Video Review.

Avaliable Now: Final ZE3000

We hope you enjoyed the Final ZE3000 Video Review. If you did, then do not forget to take a look at all things Final on our Blog, Here!

Cleer Audio Ally Plus II TWS Announcement

The Ally Plus II true wireless earphones add improved design, features and sound to its affordable noise cancelling.

Ally Plus II Announcement – Based around custom-tuned 10mm dynamic drivers, Cleer Audio’s latest true wireless stereo earphone, the Ally Plus II, delivers a level of what the company describes as ‘industry leading hybrid noise cancellation’ along with features and performance normally associated with products at double the price.

The Ally Plus II’s Adaptive Noise Cancellation is especially tuned for optimal effect and uses Feed Forward and Feed Back mics to monitor a listener’s surroundings in order to provide the most appropriate suppression of environmental sounds. 

Cleer has also updated its Cleer+ control app which provides further options to customise the ambient noise levels. The app also allows changes to EQ levels plus a custom option to personalise the listening experience even further. 

Moreover, the audio quality is enhanced by Cleer’s custom filters which are applied alongside ergonomic features such as the sound pipe angling the eartip to provide an improved listening experience. Specialised silicon ear tips reduce pressure in the ear canal to make wearing the Ally Plus II for extended periods more comfortable.

Those extended periods of listening are supported by a battery life of up to 11 hours which can be boosted by a further 22 hours of playback which is supplied by the small jewel-box style charging case which offers both USB-C and Qi wireless charging options. There’s also a transparent window in the lid so you can check that your Ally Plus II earbuds are connected and charging correctly.

Call quality comes courtesy of strong wireless connectivity, dual microphones and Qualcomm’s cVc (Clear Voice Capture) 8th generation noise reduction technology which makes chatting on the go clear and easy. 

Available in Midnight Blue and Stone

Buy the Lypertek PurePlay Z7 and get a Free Super Slim Charging Pad

Buy one Lypertek Z7 true wireless earphones and get one Lypertek Super Slim Charging Pad with a value of £25 for free!

*This is a limited time offer ending on 31/07/2021 and only as long as stock lasts.

For the first time, Lypertek has incorporated a triple hybrid driver configuration into its range of true wireless earphones for the PurePlay Z7, with two specially designed balanced armature drivers and one titanium coated dynamic driver inside each housing. This new driver arrangement offers the dynamic range needed to achieve the PurePlay Z7’s superior sound quality – delivering powerful and well controlled bass, midrange that provides a rich clarity to vocals, and clear and expansive highs for an overall unique true wireless listening experience.

PurePlay Z7 – What’s new?

  • Triple-hybrid-driver technology delivering audio unlike any other true wireless
  • Customizable EQ, LDX audio mode and button functions via the new Lypertek PureControl App
  • 10 hours playtime and with the included fabric case a further 7 times extending playtime to 80 hours
  • Hear Through Mode and voice assistance
  • Qualcomm QCC3040 chipset with new Qualcomm TrueWireless Mirroring technology & Adaptive aptX

The Lypertek PurePlay Z7 will be compatible with the newly developed PureControl app, allowing users to adjust their listening experience with the high quality EQ and supplied presets. Users can also use the app to activate the Hear-Through mode, customise button controls, effortlessly upgrade firmware and prevent losing their earphones with the new ‘Find My Earbud’ feature.

The Lypertek PurePlay Z7 are available now for £199

Also you can read our full review on the PurePlay Z7 HERE