It's been a year since I bought these, and I still use them everyday! I use them wired though because my desktop doesn't have bluetooth (don't ask) and I prefer the convenience of in-ear earbuds when outside (considering I have an afro lol). Your video made me buy these and I never once doubted my purchase. They're excellent! FYI, using them wired will not allow you to use ANC.
I keep thinking about upgrading these TaoTronics 90s to a new Sony or Bose pair when those are on sale, but at this point I'm just going to rock these until they give out. I did NOT expect the Tronys to last many years when I bought them for $60. I've convinced myself they sound good even though I've owned far more expensive headphones and earbuds in the past - I looked up on UA-cam just now to see if I'm crazy. Nice review.
What a fantastic review mate. I love the amount of detail and that music genre guide was incredibly useful. I haven't checked all your videos yet but would be nice to compare against Edifier 860 or their newer mid range 820. If you live in Melbourne I could lend you mine to review. I also have Plantronics Fit 6100 which is absolutely perfect for the gym. Subscribed.
It's been a month after i bought my Tao SS90, still happy and satisfied, visited the sony shop the other day, the sony feels light and the band bends like cheap plastic. No regrets getting the Trons 90. 5 star for sure.
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I'm new here. The amount of detail in this review is immense. Instantly subscribed! I used to have the Bluedio F2 ANC. The sound was decent for the price but ANC was just horrible. Horrible in a sense that it barely blocks any background nose (tested it when I was riding a bus or walking down the street) and I can still here the noises as if it wasn't being blocked at all. But the worst part is the audio quality plummets big time This is why I'm very concern about budget ANC headphones. I was eyeing the Edifier W830BT but I'll pick these one up instead. Thanks again for the video
Just happened to buy these yesterday cuz I saw it 50% off. I'm coming from the Sony MDRXB950BT/B Extra Bass so don't know if I should really be expecting them to be that good, but great review man! Helped a lot.
Just got a pair of Soundsurge 90s and owning Sony’s XM3s and AirPods Pro I’m blown away by the quality of this headset for the price. Got them 56$CAD on Amazon, can’t beat that price! Oh and great content, I wish your video was up yesterday when I was still debating on pulling the trigger! 😅
@@sherwinh1661 honestly I’d say go for it - I bought them for similar reasons, and sound quality is impressive for the price tag. A little behind the XM3s but also at a third of the price... good deal to me!
I just picked these up for £25 as an experiment and I am absolutely stunned at how good they are. They don't *quite* sit ideally on my head and ears, and I think they are a touch heavy, but I was listening to a conference at work this morning and took them off to discover a flat nearby was hammering away and I didn't have a clue! I'm new to ANC so what on earth I would get for £250 I can only imagine... ps I will now for ever call TaoTronic products 'Tronnies' :D
@@pickyaudio Have you tried the 85s? (Apologies if you have and I've missed it). I think a lighter model might suit me better and if they are anywhere near as good on the ANC/sound I'd be tempted to switch.
I own a 90.. And really helps to know the difference between the two... A very informative review Sir. Thanks... Im subcribing and liking the vid. Stay safe... 😀
Currently rewatching this video in my just arrived Taotronics Soundsurge 90, and I'm not dissapointed. Very nice headphones despite it's low price point. I can say its 9/10.
@@t.terrell7037 almost not hearing any ambient sounds, that's why im slightly cautious when walking in the streets.. Sound quality 10/10, fitment 10/10 cups my ear very well and not hurting my ears, Bass 10/10. It's a good deal actually, material is good also doesn't feel cheap, fits snug in my big head lol
Great review. Very thorough. Told me all i needed to know. I would love to know how these Taotronics compare to the Sennheiser HD 350BTs. I have a jabra elite neckband. But the one side has a loose connection inside so i need to replace. Don't care about ANC. More about build quality/durability and also audio quality. Comford is 3rd priority. I also have a big head. And a bit above average ears.
I love my TaoTronics SoundSurge 90 and it's unfortunate the problems that this company has been having with these headphones and the misstep that they took with Amazon. But, nevertheless, they are still the best sounding modestly priced speakers that I have tried out. Also, the fact that this video is even comparing them to a $300 pair of Sony headphones speaks volumes.
Good question, I just tested it then and the mic doesn’t work my phone just takes over. If you had a 3.5mm cable with a mic that might work but I don’t have one to test it out.
@@pickyaudio bought the ss90 after comparing a couple other options, and came back to watch this video cos i’m excited to receive them 😆 your tidbit about your ears made me laugh, thanks for sharing hahahah
Sony mark 4s are heavy on the bass, dark and warm sounding I can see why you're saying they're "consumer" friendly. But to anyone that likes a balanced sound, this is far far from balanced. Bass is boomy, and always bleeds into the mids. If you're after fast punchy bass, look elsewhere. Bass needs to be Eqd back, Mids need 1/2 db boost, and treble gets better (stock treble roll off ruins the sound) EQ: I would've returned my pair, but the headphones along the xm3 respond very well to eq. The EQed xms are good, mainly recommended a -4 db to low end, +2 db to 2-4k and tweak the highs to liking, for me it's +2 db at 16k. This works great on samsung phones which let's you keep ldac and the headphones are eqd from Samsung's settings that work on Spotify and Tidal and revert to normal when headphones are disconnected Tldr: Extremely warm and bass heavy, and sounds dark and bleeds into mids. Stock sound is quite terrible, even on hip hop with sloppy bass, but if EQd its best in class. Prefer them over QC35 Mark 2 and Bose700. But only when eqd, otherwise its the worse in my opinion
Also which do you think are the best taotronics overhead headphones?? Money no option. Lastly after your choice, can you recommend another headphone for the same value as your choice. Any brand. Thanks
Hi thanks for the great vid! What would you say has the best noise cancelling in the microphone. I am in a situation where me and my wife are having different meetings at the same time. I was wondering if there was something you would recommend for this situation.
this video is greatly appreciated! just had a pair of sony wh-710n's break on me outside of warranty and im a bit short in the pocket right now, so its good to know all this about the taotronics! also STRAYAAAA
Hi. Thanks for the review/comparison which was really good....but, like nearly every review I've seen for headphones, it doesn't tackle what I would consider a very important factor - sound leakage. If I'm sitting next to my "better half" on the sofa and she's watching TV and I want to stay in the room but listen to music etc. on the phones at what sound level will any sound leakage start to annoy her? Similarly in a quiet environment with TV off, at what sound level will the phones start to leak and annoy. In a public space, say travelling on a bus or train, again at what sound levels will these annoy passengers sitting next to me or close by. Perhaps there is zero leakage even at the highest volume?? It would be a nice to know. Just one other thing, using the phones with the audio cable plugged in. Is there any sound quality difference over bluetooth with either the ANC on or off? Great video and very helpful in all other aspects though. I'm looking at possibly purchasing the TaoTronics for Christmas. Cheers.
Great idea! Both have the same amount of sound leakage. At over 70% volume it might annoy the person next to you. I talked about the Bluetooth vs cable in some part of the video as well 😊
I'm watching this and using the TaoTronics SoundSurge 90 headphones. 😌 I'm so happy with my purchase, for £55 it's a great sound experience and the build feels really good, noise cancellation actually works too.
Thought I'd post anothe comment. I just received my SoundSurge 90's in the mail today and I've received the older model that has micro USB instead of the newer model with USB-C. Currently in the process of contacting the seller and seeing if I can get a replacement.
@@pickyaudio I sent the seller a message and they offered to give me a 12% refund, I responded saying I'd just like them replaced with the upgraded model with USB-C, as that's what I paid for. Still waiting on their response, hopefully I can get it sorted out asap.
Great vid! Trying to force myself to buy the XM4's but I really cant afford them right now, so I will compromise and order the 90s instead. Thanks for your help
Amazing review and comparison. Was really wanting a review of the tronics vs the xm4s. One suggestion for you is to use a better microphone for your videos
Did they get discontinued? I was a huge fan of the TT BH 22 headphones and was looking to get a new headset however the Amazon product was pulled down, and I couldn’t find over ear headphones on their site.
You mentioned playing Call of Duty with the TaoTronics, care to share your experience with them? can you hear where the gunshots are coming from? also is there a way for you to turn off the Headphone's mic (while connected via blue tooth on a phone) and just use the default phone mic instead? because the only deal-breaker I see here is the mic, which can easily be fixed with something like a V-moda boom pro (because you're pretty much tethered to the front of your screen while playing anyway), and talking to your phone in public to let the person you're talking to understand what you're saying seems better than a crappy headphone mic
Never use these kind of headphones for gaming. There's are engineered towards music. Gaming headsets are geared towards heaeing footsteps and bullets and are relatively cheap these days
I’ve never used a mic when playing cod mobile so can’t say, I actually didn’t know you could. But if you were looking for something with really decent sound imaging and precise trebble you wouldn’t want to be looking at any Bluetooth or noise cancelling headphones.
Of course, I've only had mine for a year. I think I paid a little over $60 for them. They are in pristine condition, but no longer work. Yes, I've walked through all the steps to try to get them back online - no dice. It's not really worth contacting Taotronics and going through that hassle, so instead, I just won't ever buy another thing from them. What can I say? The true difference between Sony and Taotronics? I'd be willing to bet that after a year, a pair of Sony earphones would still be working.
I got these headphones on Amazon in September 2020. I hardly used them, mostly on planes when travelling. But now, the ear cushions are falling apart. Last time I used them, they made my white t-shirt dirty with black dust. They were fine before that, but now I need to find new cushions for them.
I have just got the soundsurge 90 recently. It is pretty good. but it sounds terribly when i connect via stock 3.5mm and turn ANC on. Is this because of the headphone or the 3.5mm cable?
@@inertmatter1945 I’ve got the 90s and the Q20s for me 90s win on sound clarity my pair of Q20s when each bass set or beat hits it drops the volume on the mids an highs like it can’t cope really weird and once I noticed it I couldn’t use the Q20s at all drove me insane. So would be nice to see the q30s.
When you talk about batteries it seems like you are just reading the specs, did you do a test of the battery of both headphones to check if the specs are accurate?
I have had a pair for more than a year. Loving the sound quality, battery life, and comfort. However, the earcups have started to peel. Wondering how to fix the earcup peeling as the earcups are not removable?
I think I'm definitely gonna pick up a pair of the TaoTronics. I've owned the Sony XM3 and sent them back after a few weeks. Build quality was a pretty big disappointment for something that costs upwards of $300-400, the headband would make creaking/cracking sounds which I temporary fixed with sticky tape (not ideal but worked for a while), they sounded awful when connected via 3.5mm and I even experienced semi-frequent drops in audio quality when using them via Bluetooth. Only thing I liked about them was the audio quality when it was behaving and the noise cancelling. You'd think that if a company like TaoTronics can make very similar headphones with similar noise cancelling/audio quality and include metal in the structure, Sony should be able to as well, no? Whether Sony improved the build quality with the XM4's or not, I've sorta lost faith in Sony's headphones overall. First experience could've, and should've, been way better. I've been debating whether to get the SoundSurge 85 or 90, but after hearing that the 90 now has USB C, I'll definitely have to get a pair. I've heard that the noise cancelling and audio quality is slightly better on the SoundSurge 90 compared to the SoundSurge 85. Overall great review. I've owned a pair of TaoTronics' wireless earbuds and they were great overall, so I've got high hopes for the SoundSurge 90's!
the thing about trony is they focus on the actual product so a majority of the price goes into the product rather then the branding and the box thats why the sony's cost a ton more but sound slightly better a majority of the cost of the sony's went into stuff like marketing branding and box design where the box and the contents inside still try to sell the product to you whereas trony has simple boxes that are pretty much just there to contain the headphones rather then being a marketing tool plus they don't mark up their products and use their brand as an excuse to do so plus they didn't bump the price up with touch controls (i hate touch controls buttons are nicer and more precise especially with earbuds where you don't have to slam your finger into your ear)
@Iryan Arouzi I wonder why, i own both the 60 and 90 and i don't see anything wrong with them (other than the 60s ear cushion wearing out after a year of use)
Verry nice review and comparison sir,Please sir do a comparison with taotronics bh090 and taotronics bh046 too,im lookin everywhere to that but i cant see even one..thank you sir,more power godbless..
Can the noise cancelling feature be used without listening to music? I need headphones for canceling noise in office environment but I don't feel like listening to music every time I'm working. Sometimes I just need some silence.
So the sound quality, noise cancelling, and most things audio related are fantastic for the price. The problem is the Bluetooth technology in the device is subpar. It constantly connects w/ no sound. Eventually if I fiddle with it for hours it'll magically turn on. I have a routine I go through now... no idea what the issue is. Basically useless at this point, though it still works plugged in.
Sony touch is really annoying with too many accidental touches while on bed and its bass gives me headache on long time listening. Taotronics physical controls are likable and sound and ANC wise i didn't feel any difference . Infact much happy with TaoTronics for the value it offered me. Good job TaoTronics.
@@pickyaudio haha, okay! The Anker Soundcore Q30 have it but the disparity between UA-camr reviews Vs user reviews is very different. I went ahead and bought some lightly used Sony 1000XM2 in the end as I think buying a pair of previous flagship headphones is better than buying best of the current budget (and I must say I'm impressed).
Wondering to have another pair like that but I never find anything a little similar. Anybody knows how amazingly it works for traveling in a plane because of the noise cancellation system, it make possible you listening whatever your devices can hold and let you sleep calmly in the plane, specially recommended for long flights.
I have Sony MDR-ZX770BN but the cushions are shot and because Sony pulled out of South Africa so I have no idea where to buy new cushions. So I am thinking of getting Tronics because I can't afford Sony again.
It's been a year since I bought these, and I still use them everyday! I use them wired though because my desktop doesn't have bluetooth (don't ask) and I prefer the convenience of in-ear earbuds when outside (considering I have an afro lol). Your video made me buy these and I never once doubted my purchase. They're excellent!
FYI, using them wired will not allow you to use ANC.
you can use them with ANC on when wired, just turn them on.
It one of the best reviews I've seen. This is one of the most honest revews.
I got the Soundsurge 90 as my Bday present few days ago from my lovely wife, I already love it, its great product.
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I’m glad you’re enjoying them 😊
@@e-d2689 $85 AU
@@e-d2689 evet biraz pahali, bende dusunmuyordum, supriz oldu.
Thanks for the Review you help me to decided to go with SoundSurge 90 I found them on amazon for $34 great deal. I've subscribed
Crazy deal! 🙌
I keep thinking about upgrading these TaoTronics 90s to a new Sony or Bose pair when those are on sale, but at this point I'm just going to rock these until they give out. I did NOT expect the Tronys to last many years when I bought them for $60. I've convinced myself they sound good even though I've owned far more expensive headphones and earbuds in the past - I looked up on UA-cam just now to see if I'm crazy. Nice review.
FYI: You can skip forward or go back on the Trons, by pressing and holding the + or - buttons respectively.
Thx now I know this helped me and thx again
What a fantastic review mate. I love the amount of detail and that music genre guide was incredibly useful. I haven't checked all your videos yet but would be nice to compare against Edifier 860 or their newer mid range 820. If you live in Melbourne I could lend you mine to review. I also have Plantronics Fit 6100 which is absolutely perfect for the gym. Subscribed.
Thank you! The edifier headphones do look pretty decent 😊
Woooooowthe ANC on your test was incredible, any car sound woowwww
Thanks 😊
Wasn't expecting the "fan" joke :) BTW, absolutely fantastic review, thumps up!
Haha not my best joke but thanks 🙌
I guess you could say it was a fan-tastic review
pro trick : watch movies at kaldrostream. I've been using them for watching all kinds of movies during the lockdown.
@Koda Harlan definitely, I have been using kaldroStream for since december myself =)
It's been a month after i bought my Tao SS90, still happy and satisfied, visited the sony shop the other day, the sony feels light and the band bends like cheap plastic. No regrets getting the Trons 90. 5 star for sure.
Nice! 🙌
You in-depth comparisons are amazing.
Thank you! 🙌
You deserve much more credit for your review
Thanks! I appreciate the support 😊
I swear that "in DEPTH' bit cracks me up every time.
I’m glad! I have to hold back some laughs every time I do it as well 😂
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I'm new here. The amount of detail in this review is immense. Instantly subscribed!
I used to have the Bluedio F2 ANC. The sound was decent for the price but ANC was just horrible. Horrible in a sense that it barely blocks any background nose (tested it when I was riding a bus or walking down the street) and I can still here the noises as if it wasn't being blocked at all. But the worst part is the audio quality plummets big time
This is why I'm very concern about budget ANC headphones. I was eyeing the Edifier W830BT but I'll pick these one up instead. Thanks again for the video
Waiting for 12:12 sale and I'll be getting the trons, thank you for the comparison video
No worries 🙌
Easiest sub! I dig these picky, in-depth reviews!! Have you tried the soundcore q30s and probably compared them to the taotronics 90?
Thanks! Not yet but they look like the current budget king
I liked your review a lot, keep the good work going! New subscriber :)
Thanks I’m glad you like it! 😊
Just happened to buy these yesterday cuz I saw it 50% off. I'm coming from the Sony MDRXB950BT/B Extra Bass so don't know if I should really be expecting them to be that good, but great review man! Helped a lot.
Cheers! That’s a Great deal! Let me know how you find them 😊
I love your reviews! using the trons Soundsurge 90!
Thank you! Nice 😊
Just got a pair of Soundsurge 90s and owning Sony’s XM3s and AirPods Pro I’m blown away by the quality of this headset for the price. Got them 56$CAD on Amazon, can’t beat that price!
Oh and great content, I wish your video was up yesterday when I was still debating on pulling the trigger! 😅
It’s really impressive hey! Thank you, well sounds like you made the right choice anyway 😊
hi i own the XM3 too but wondering if i should buy the soundsurge90 for more rugged use. hows the sound quality on the 90s?
@@sherwinh1661 honestly I’d say go for it - I bought them for similar reasons, and sound quality is impressive for the price tag. A little behind the XM3s but also at a third of the price... good deal to me!
Soundsurge90 on sale for 30 US dollars on their website...thinking about grabbing a pair even though ive always wanted the XM4s
That’s a pretty decent deal!
I just picked these up for £25 as an experiment and I am absolutely stunned at how good they are. They don't *quite* sit ideally on my head and ears, and I think they are a touch heavy, but I was listening to a conference at work this morning and took them off to discover a flat nearby was hammering away and I didn't have a clue! I'm new to ANC so what on earth I would get for £250 I can only imagine... ps I will now for ever call TaoTronic products 'Tronnies' :D
What a steal! Haha yea tronnies just sounds better
@@pickyaudio Have you tried the 85s? (Apologies if you have and I've missed it). I think a lighter model might suit me better and if they are anywhere near as good on the ANC/sound I'd be tempted to switch.
@@JennyverseLive me to
Where did you buy them from? I’m from the UK
@@hz1247 Amazon, but they stopped making them a long time ago, I'm afraid.
No way he actually is honest despite a sponsor...that’s a first!!
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What an amazing review! I hope your channel will get the attention it deserves. :-)
Thank you so much 🙌😊
I own a 90.. And really helps to know the difference between the two... A very informative review Sir. Thanks... Im subcribing and liking the vid. Stay safe... 😀
Thank you! Welcome to the picky fam 😊
I got them today bro,how are they so far
Currently rewatching this video in my just arrived Taotronics Soundsurge 90, and I'm not dissapointed. Very nice headphones despite it's low price point. I can say its 9/10.
Awesome! Glad you like them 🙌😊
@@pickyaudio and they are comfy too. I can wear it for 4 to 6hrs without hurting my ears.
How is anc? Sound quality? Thanks
@@t.terrell7037 almost not hearing any ambient sounds, that's why im slightly cautious when walking in the streets.. Sound quality 10/10, fitment 10/10 cups my ear very well and not hurting my ears, Bass 10/10. It's a good deal actually, material is good also doesn't feel cheap, fits snug in my big head lol
@@alicastro6262 Is it good for someone that doesn't like bass?
Great review.
Very thorough. Told me all i needed to know.
I would love to know how these Taotronics compare to the Sennheiser HD 350BTs. I have a jabra elite neckband. But the one side has a loose connection inside so i need to replace. Don't care about ANC. More about build quality/durability and also audio quality. Comford is 3rd priority. I also have a big head. And a bit above average ears.
I love my TaoTronics SoundSurge 90 and it's unfortunate the problems that this company has been having with these headphones and the misstep that they took with Amazon. But, nevertheless, they are still the best sounding modestly priced speakers that I have tried out. Also, the fact that this video is even comparing them to a $300 pair of Sony headphones speaks volumes.
Do you know where to get one? Because I've been searching for a while and I haven’t found anything🥲
The 3.5mm wire for the SoundSurge 90 looks like a 2 ring without a mic connection. Does the mic work when it is connected via the 3.5mm jack?
Good question, I just tested it then and the mic doesn’t work my phone just takes over. If you had a 3.5mm cable with a mic that might work but I don’t have one to test it out.
@@pickyaudio It will work. Im using thr vmoda boom pro for them.
came here for the review on the anc, your ranking system was helpful 😊
Nice! Glad you found it helpful 😊
@@pickyaudio bought the ss90 after comparing a couple other options, and came back to watch this video cos i’m excited to receive them 😆 your tidbit about your ears made me laugh, thanks for sharing hahahah
@@pickyaudio oh yeah your coupon code doesn’t work tho :( maybe the code expired
Sony mark 4s are heavy on the bass, dark and warm sounding
I can see why you're saying they're "consumer" friendly. But to anyone that likes a balanced sound, this is far far from balanced. Bass is boomy, and always bleeds into the mids. If you're after fast punchy bass, look elsewhere. Bass needs to be Eqd back, Mids need 1/2 db boost, and treble gets better (stock treble roll off ruins the sound)
EQ:
I would've returned my pair, but the headphones along the xm3 respond very well to eq. The EQed xms are good, mainly recommended a -4 db to low end, +2 db to 2-4k and tweak the highs to liking, for me it's +2 db at 16k. This works great on samsung phones which let's you keep ldac and the headphones are eqd from Samsung's settings that work on Spotify and Tidal and revert to normal when headphones are disconnected
Tldr: Extremely warm and bass heavy, and sounds dark and bleeds into mids. Stock sound is quite terrible, even on hip hop with sloppy bass, but if EQd its best in class. Prefer them over QC35 Mark 2 and Bose700. But only when eqd, otherwise its the worse in my opinion
Definitely not balanced. The EQ does work quite well 🙌
What’s up nice video as always!
This comparison sounds amazing 🤩
Hey! Thank you 😊
Also which do you think are the best taotronics overhead headphones?? Money no option.
Lastly after your choice, can you recommend another headphone for the same value as your choice. Any brand. Thanks
Hi thanks for the great vid! What would you say has the best noise cancelling in the microphone. I am in a situation where me and my wife are having different meetings at the same time. I was wondering if there was something you would recommend for this situation.
The Soundsurge block out background noise better when on phone calls.
I just bought Taotronics TH -BH090 because I’m on a budget on Amazon today. I hope item is good!!!
Nice! Enjoy 😊
Did you like them? Any problems with them?
this video is greatly appreciated! just had a pair of sony wh-710n's break on me outside of warranty and im a bit short in the pocket right now, so its good to know all this about the taotronics!
also STRAYAAAA
Sorry to hear about your Sony but yea plenty of great value replacements out there. 🇦🇺 🙌
I got a pair of these. I got the same opinions as well. Nice video too
Awesome! Thank you 😊
Very informative video like always.
Can you please compare taotronics soundsurge 90 with anker soundcore life Q30 please.
Thankx
Thanks! Noted 🙌
I have both and the Soundcore 30s are better hands down. They have bigger ear cups and better sound
@@gtbigdog3507 Thank you very much 😊
Hi. Thanks for the review/comparison which was really good....but, like nearly every review I've seen for headphones, it doesn't tackle what I would consider a very important factor - sound leakage. If I'm sitting next to my "better half" on the sofa and she's watching TV and I want to stay in the room but listen to music etc. on the phones at what sound level will any sound leakage start to annoy her? Similarly in a quiet environment with TV off, at what sound level will the phones start to leak and annoy. In a public space, say travelling on a bus or train, again at what sound levels will these annoy passengers sitting next to me or close by. Perhaps there is zero leakage even at the highest volume?? It would be a nice to know. Just one other thing, using the phones with the audio cable plugged in. Is there any sound quality difference over bluetooth with either the ANC on or off? Great video and very helpful in all other aspects though. I'm looking at possibly purchasing the TaoTronics for Christmas. Cheers.
Great idea! Both have the same amount of sound leakage. At over 70% volume it might annoy the person next to you. I talked about the Bluetooth vs cable in some part of the video as well 😊
i have a pair of these ordered, can't wait for them!!
and i got them for $69
nice
Nice! Great deal
which headphones?
@@skillzyboy6611 soundsurge 90 - in fact i'm listening to a podcast on them while typing this comment
@@Iristallite Are they any good?
@@doxypony amazing
Good review, you’re underrated!
Thank you! 😊
I have a pair of TaoTronics SS90’s and i actually think they aren’t to bad. The noise cancelling is very nice as well!
Plz I just bought them but I cant figure out how to activate the microphone
the best review i've seen in a while
well done
Thank you! 😊
I'm watching this and using the TaoTronics SoundSurge 90 headphones. 😌 I'm so happy with my purchase, for £55 it's a great sound experience and the build feels really good, noise cancellation actually works too.
Nice! Can’t beat it for the price 🙌
Does the folding mechanism for the taotronics 90's completely smooth, or does it have a click in it? Mine doesn't seem to have one
Thought I'd post anothe comment. I just received my SoundSurge 90's in the mail today and I've received the older model that has micro USB instead of the newer model with USB-C. Currently in the process of contacting the seller and seeing if I can get a replacement.
Oh weird! Did they sort you out?
@@pickyaudio I sent the seller a message and they offered to give me a 12% refund, I responded saying I'd just like them replaced with the upgraded model with USB-C, as that's what I paid for. Still waiting on their response, hopefully I can get it sorted out asap.
Hey I can buy the soundsurge for 30€ or the soundcore q30 for 65€. What do you think I should do?
Great vid! Trying to force myself to buy the XM4's but I really cant afford them right now, so I will compromise and order the 90s instead. Thanks for your help
awesome review - glad to see some headphones in the mix! :D
Thanks! Same 🙌
Amazing review and comparison. Was really wanting a review of the tronics vs the xm4s. One suggestion for you is to use a better microphone for your videos
Thanks! Haha I just got a new one. I had the battery to close to the mic in this video so the quality was effected a bit. But hey now I know 🙌
Did they get discontinued? I was a huge fan of the TT BH 22 headphones and was looking to get a new headset however the Amazon product was pulled down, and I couldn’t find over ear headphones on their site.
They had abs issue with fake reviews on Amazon, that’s all I know though. Seems pretty silly on there part, they had decent products
You mentioned playing Call of Duty with the TaoTronics, care to share your experience with them? can you hear where the gunshots are coming from? also is there a way for you to turn off the Headphone's mic (while connected via blue tooth on a phone) and just use the default phone mic instead? because the only deal-breaker I see here is the mic, which can easily be fixed with something like a V-moda boom pro (because you're pretty much tethered to the front of your screen while playing anyway), and talking to your phone in public to let the person you're talking to understand what you're saying seems better than a crappy headphone mic
Never use these kind of headphones for gaming. There's are engineered towards music. Gaming headsets are geared towards heaeing footsteps and bullets and are relatively cheap these days
I’ve never used a mic when playing cod mobile so can’t say, I actually didn’t know you could. But if you were looking for something with really decent sound imaging and precise trebble you wouldn’t want to be looking at any Bluetooth or noise cancelling headphones.
Of course, I've only had mine for a year. I think I paid a little over $60 for them. They are in pristine condition, but no longer work. Yes, I've walked through all the steps to try to get them back online - no dice. It's not really worth contacting Taotronics and going through that hassle, so instead, I just won't ever buy another thing from them. What can I say? The true difference between Sony and Taotronics? I'd be willing to bet that after a year, a pair of Sony earphones would still be working.
Great review!
Fan joke on point.
Subscribed!
Thank you! 😊
Hey PA just wanna ask about mids and bass on soundsurge 90 without anc. Is bass still there when plugging aux cable.
I’m pretty sure I mentioned the difference in the sound quality section
I got these headphones on Amazon in September 2020. I hardly used them, mostly on planes when travelling. But now, the ear cushions are falling apart. Last time I used them, they made my white t-shirt dirty with black dust. They were fine before that, but now I need to find new cushions for them.
I got some off AliExpress. Fit perfectly.
I know that I’m like a year later here, but does this headphone has transparency mode?
will anc work with the taotronics via a cable when you forget to charge it and the battery is out of juice?
Nope
@@pickyaudio aight thanks mate
I have just got the soundsurge 90 recently.
It is pretty good. but it sounds terribly when i connect via stock 3.5mm and turn ANC on.
Is this because of the headphone or the 3.5mm cable?
Yea it’s just the design. I mentioned this in the review as well, pretty poor choice from Tronsmart
@@pickyaudio oops.
So there is no way to fix the sound when connecting via 3.5mm and ANC on, right?
Not that I know of 😢
Taotronics surge 90 or Anker soundcore life Q30 ??
Yet to test, I’ll add them to the list 🙌
The Q30s are suppose to be the XM4 killers. That comparison makes way more sense to me.
@@waynedexter so they should be better than the soundsurge 90s? They sure are bass heavy. I've heard these 90s have good balance and clarity.
@@inertmatter1945 I’ve got the 90s and the Q20s for me 90s win on sound clarity my pair of Q20s when each bass set or beat hits it drops the volume on the mids an highs like it can’t cope really weird and once I noticed it I couldn’t use the Q20s at all drove me insane. So would be nice to see the q30s.
When you talk about batteries it seems like you are just reading the specs, did you do a test of the battery of both headphones to check if the specs are accurate?
I did run some tests but they kept messing up sadly and I had to post the video so yea that’s just off the specs.
I have had a pair for more than a year. Loving the sound quality, battery life, and comfort. However, the earcups have started to peel. Wondering how to fix the earcup peeling as the earcups are not removable?
Nice! Sadly that just happens over time. 😭
I think I'm definitely gonna pick up a pair of the TaoTronics. I've owned the Sony XM3 and sent them back after a few weeks. Build quality was a pretty big disappointment for something that costs upwards of $300-400, the headband would make creaking/cracking sounds which I temporary fixed with sticky tape (not ideal but worked for a while), they sounded awful when connected via 3.5mm and I even experienced semi-frequent drops in audio quality when using them via Bluetooth. Only thing I liked about them was the audio quality when it was behaving and the noise cancelling.
You'd think that if a company like TaoTronics can make very similar headphones with similar noise cancelling/audio quality and include metal in the structure, Sony should be able to as well, no? Whether Sony improved the build quality with the XM4's or not, I've sorta lost faith in Sony's headphones overall. First experience could've, and should've, been way better.
I've been debating whether to get the SoundSurge 85 or 90, but after hearing that the 90 now has USB C, I'll definitely have to get a pair. I've heard that the noise cancelling and audio quality is slightly better on the SoundSurge 90 compared to the SoundSurge 85. Overall great review. I've owned a pair of TaoTronics' wireless earbuds and they were great overall, so I've got high hopes for the SoundSurge 90's!
Thanks! Yea Taotronics have some really decent build quality on most of their products. Enjoy them 😊
How's the battery life after a month of use? does it have a drastic change?
Nah battery shouldn’t change in just a month. It would take at least 3 months to start to see some degradation.
hey whats up with the links not working for taotronic? i cant find those headphones anywhere
There was an issue between them and Amazon. Something to do with fake reviews
@@pickyaudio daang bro I was looking to buy them, unfortunate
@@pickyaudio what about on the official taotronics website?
ordered the tronics with your link, thanks
No worries and thank you 😊
Hi, do the soundsurge 90s have replaceable ear pads? Thank you !
yes
Currently £25 ($30) on Amazon, worth it or not?
That’s so cheap! For sure 🙌
100% bargain.
I bought mine for $34. Great value
Your the best Amazing vids 😁
Thank you! You’re the best as well 😊
Do the TaoTronics have any kind of control app at all?
the thing about trony is they focus on the actual product so a majority of the price goes into the product rather then the branding and the box thats why the sony's cost a ton more but sound slightly better a majority of the cost of the sony's went into stuff like marketing branding and box design where the box and the contents inside still try to sell the product to you whereas trony has simple boxes that are pretty much just there to contain the headphones rather then being a marketing tool plus they don't mark up their products and use their brand as an excuse to do so plus they didn't bump the price up with touch controls (i hate touch controls buttons are nicer and more precise especially with earbuds where you don't have to slam your finger into your ear)
You should probably do the next review with a tighter T-Shirt on! Your fans would enjoy it! Hehehe ;-)
Great idea 😊🙌
Are they waterproof, snow proof ? I walk around a lot
Nope neither have any Ipx rating.
You have the best videos bro 🙏🏾
Thank you! You’re the best 😊🙌
Thanks man. I'm a fan!
Please update the links for TaoTronics headphones. When I click on the links, it says "Page Not Found".
@Iryan Arouzi I wonder why, i own both the 60 and 90 and i don't see anything wrong with them (other than the 60s ear cushion wearing out after a year of use)
They sound good but are way to loud at full volume around other I just wish they were more quiet in public
Is there hiss/white noise on the taotronics with anc off?
Verry nice review and comparison sir,Please sir do a comparison with taotronics bh090 and taotronics bh046 too,im lookin everywhere to that but i cant see even one..thank you sir,more power godbless..
Thank you! I’ll keep it in mind 😊
Can the noise cancelling feature be used without listening to music? I need headphones for canceling noise in office environment but I don't feel like listening to music every time I'm working. Sometimes I just need some silence.
Yes. But unless you have a small noggin', they are not meant to be worn for hours at a time. Lose their comfort.
Yea you can. For me the XM4’s are pretty comfortable. Fit is different for everyone though
Would you make a review of the Toshiba rze bt1200 ?
I think it deserves that.
Thanks for the request I’ll check em out 😊
So the sound quality, noise cancelling, and most things audio related are fantastic for the price. The problem is the Bluetooth technology in the device is subpar. It constantly connects w/ no sound. Eventually if I fiddle with it for hours it'll magically turn on. I have a routine I go through now... no idea what the issue is. Basically useless at this point, though it still works plugged in.
What about gaming on pc?
How is the latency and the surround sound on both?
You’ll notice some latency when it comes to gaming. Neither have a low latency mode
is it just me, or did the 90's mic sound clearer and better on the call simulation?
Yea the simulation I noticed that as well
Great review bro
Thanks!
Sony touch is really annoying with too many accidental touches while on bed and its bass gives me headache on long time listening.
Taotronics physical controls are likable and sound and ANC wise i didn't feel any difference .
Infact much happy with TaoTronics for the value it offered me. Good job TaoTronics.
Nice! Glad you’re liking them 😊
Are there any headphones you've tested under £100 that have transparency that you'd recommend?
Yet to test any 🙌
@@pickyaudio haha, okay! The Anker Soundcore Q30 have it but the disparity between UA-camr reviews Vs user reviews is very different.
I went ahead and bought some lightly used Sony 1000XM2 in the end as I think buying a pair of previous flagship headphones is better than buying best of the current budget (and I must say I'm impressed).
Great choice 🙌
Can I use anc while aux cable connected to laptop?
On both yes but the tronsmart act strange. I talk about it in the ANC section
Is there a way to mute the mic?
I was saving up to buy the 90's but i'd go for the 85's bc they have aptx but some compromises with sound bc they are smaller
And the 85's comes with a C port where the 90's comes with a micro USB for some reason.
Using the xm4. Spoiled myself and splurged. They really do block out sounds from the outside world.
They’re great! 🙌😊
Are the taotronics water resistant?
Nope
Wondering to have another pair like that but I never find anything a little similar. Anybody knows how amazingly it works for traveling in a plane because of the noise cancellation system, it make possible you listening whatever your devices can hold and let you sleep calmly in the plane, specially recommended for long flights.
Taotronics SoundSurge 85 or Tronsmart Q10??
Yet to test!
I have Sony MDR-ZX770BN but the cushions are shot and because Sony pulled out of South Africa so I have no idea where to buy new cushions. So I am thinking of getting Tronics because I can't afford Sony again.
Give it a go! ✌️
I got them for 40$ new, open box. But I see from comments here that on Amazon you can get at a lower price brand new (
Still a decent deal!
Beautiful man
Will you be doing a Taotronics Soundliberty 88 review?
Noted! Keen to try more semi in ear buds 😊
You should try the mpow m30. I've heard they compare to the Fiil T1X and they are cheaper
I need to get a pair Iv'e heard great things!
I am a big fan of the sony's noise cancelling! cant hear when someone drops weight while Sumo Deadlifting. #pickyaudio #conventialdeadlifts
#conniesreturn