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Award-winning Technics EAH-AZ80 were on the top list of most reliable audio gear reviewers, ever since their launch in 2023. They were on top of my bucket list as well, but CES 2025 has other plans. The successor to the AZ80s was released at the mega event and they are already the buzzword in the audio expert community.

The Technics EAH-AZ100 is being mentioned as the Reference Class Hi-Fi True Wireless Earbuds, and there is complete substance to the claim. These premium earbuds will make the likes of Sony, Bose, Sennheiser, and Bower & Wilkins sweat hot since they have a feature no one else in the industry has explored for commercial audio equipment.

Designer: Technics

The Panasonic-owned brand has piqued the interest of passionate music lovers who want a pair of earbuds that goes with an active lifestyle and is good at doing everything, sans any compromises. EAH-A80 set the bar high with its excellent performance, virtually topping the rankings of seasoned earbuds reviewers, and now EAH-AZ100 earbuds are better than by a long margin. They come with Panasonic’s proprietary ferrofluid magnetic drivers to improve the sonic signature for crystal-clear sound delivery. The oily liquid sits between the magnetic driver and the coil bay to keep distortion to a minimum. This is the same tech that’s used in the EAH-TZ700 wired in-ear monitors used by audio engineers and artists. They are priced at a jaw-dropping $1,200 and now the tech adaption in the AZ100s means there is going to be a beefy improvement on the already amazing AZ80s.

Magnetic Fluid Drivers and Superior ANC Performance

The result is good punchy audio in all the frequency ranges, speaking of which, the AZ100s have an audible ultra-low frequency response of 3Hz for a richer bass. The aluminum diaphragm takes care of the high-resolution frequencies for excellent sound separation and depth. Some reviewers nit-picked how the ANC performance, ambient mode, or calling capability of the AZ80 could have been better, and that input has been taken well by Technics. The ANC optimization is another feature in the mix as the buds detect the ear shape for more personalized tweaks.

So, are we talking about dethroning the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or the Sony WF-1000XM5? It could very well be as Technics don’t want to leave anything to chance for Panasonic’s 60^th anniversary this year. The supported audio codecs include LDAC, SBC, AAC, and the new LC3 codec for Low Energy audio and Auracast support.

Premium Comfort and Enhanced Battery Life

IPX4-rated AZ100s are 10% smaller and 16% lighter than the predecessor making them more comfortable for long hours of listening. Noticeably Technics has included a fifth medium-sized tip in the package so that every kind of user finds their best-suited fit. The battery also got an upgrade, as these last for 10 hours with ANC on at a moderate volume level. The multipoint connectivity for up to three devices simultaneously is also retained which is good for people who love their gadgets.

For $300 – the same price as the AZ80 – these flagship buds are going to be the hot new favorite of TWS reviewers. They are available for purchase in black or silver color right away in the US. We can’t wait to get our hands on one, and at time, we’ll have a detailed review of these promising TWS earbuds.

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