Devialet - Gemini II Wireless Earbuds - Matte Black

If you want high-quality sound in a sleek, small size, the Devialet Gemini Wireless II Earbuds are your only option As soon as you take them out of the box, you can tell that a lot of thought went into making them. They feel expensive and come with a fashionable charging case. It is clear that the design and construction quality are of the highest level. It is sleek and simple, and it is water resistant and feels both durable and beautiful. It is easy to carry around because the charging case is small and fits into pockets or bags. The Bluetooth 5.2 connection is very stable, so these earbuds are easy to pair with your device. This means that you'll always have a good hearing experience. There are 4 different ear tip choices to make sure they fit snugly on ears of different sizes. When I put them on for the first time, they felt comfortable and safe. There's no doubt that these earbuds sound great once they're linked. Highs and mids are clear, and the bass is full without being too much. When you're listening to music or making calls, Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) effectively blocks out background noise. The Devialet Gemini Wireless II Earbuds have a transparent mode, which is another interesting feature. You can easily hear what's going on around you when this mode is activated, so you don't have to take the earbuds off. This is a great safety feature, especially for people who travel in cities or like to work out. It's easy to switch between songs and answer calls with the earbuds' touch-sensitive settings. Long-lasting battery lets you play music for hours without stopping, and quick-charge is useful for times when you're on the go and need a quick power boost it supports wireless charging too. More than just the outward parts, Devialet pays close attention to the little things. People can change the sound setting to their liking using the app that comes with it. More value is added to an already great sound experience by offering personalization. Some people might think the price is too high, even though the sound quality and style are awesome. It may also take some time to get used to the touch buttons because they are sometimes very sensitive. This basically means that the Devialet Gemini Wireless II Earbuds are a great choice for music lovers. The overall quality of these earbuds is excellent, and they look great and are easy to use. People who want better sound quality and a touch of luxury in their regular listening will love these headphones, even though they do cost a lot.

These super high-end earbuds deliver great sound and functionality, with the only downside being mediocre call quality. Sound fidelity is superb, with crisp high frequencies and rich bass, and excellent resolution (listening to Earth Wind & Fire's "September", it's very easy to hear the cowbell player clanking away in the right channel!). EQ can be set using the Devialet Gemini app, which can be handy if the music app you're using doesn't have its own EQ. Touch controls respond well, and can be customized using the app. The Smart Pause feature (which automatically pauses playback if you take an earbud out of your ear, then resumes playback once you reinsert it) works quickly and flawlessly, unlike others I've tried that have a significant delay before the pause or playback. Pairing is easy, and Multipoint Connection works perfectly (I tested this on my Pixel 7 Pro and Pixelbook). Bluetooth range is good to at least 50-60 ft, as long as no walls are in the way. The earbuds were comfortable, even after wearing them constantly for more than an hour. Build quality seems excellent -- they're plastic, but with a nice texture so that they're not slippery pebbles that will zip out of your hands when handling them. The case is a nice shape and size for slipping into a pocket -- not bulky, with no sharp edges. There's a snazzy polished chrome band around the case, but this picks up fingerprints like crazy, so you may end up polishing it nonstop. The case can be charged via USB-C or wirelessly. The one negative about these earbuds is call quality, which is decidedly mediocre. My voice on the other end (tested with someone else listening, as well as leaving a voicemail to myself) is somewhat crackly, with intermittent muffling. I've noted much better call quality on Pixel Buds and Poly Lens Freedom 60 buds. One could argue that people don't use cellphones for phone calls any more, but some of us do, and it can be very important for work, so for a $400+ pair of earbuds, I would expect better call quality.

I've been testing the Devialet Gemini II earbuds for almost a week. Overall, they provide premium sound, a great equalizer, and standard noise cancellation, all in a great pocketable form. The Devialet Gemini II Earbuds check all the boxes for what I consider premium earbuds: * The case has a great form factor that doesn't snag when being placed in a pocket and keeps the pocket bulge to a minimum. * It has both wireless charging and USB-C charging. * The build quality is good, featuring a solid hinge and magnetically closing top. * The earbuds came with ear tips in four different sizes, ensuring I had the perfect fit for my ears. They easily passed the head-shake test. * There is an accompanying app that provides an equalizer with six presets and a custom preset. With the custom preset, I was able to tune the sound to my specific liking, a feature not found on most earbuds. * I can also customize the touch controls in the app, choosing what happens with single taps, double taps, and long presses on the buds. * There is noise canceling and a transparency feature. The noise canceling is slightly above standard, reducing most ambient noise without causing a white noise effect, although some sound bleed remains. However, the transparency mode is above average. It almost sounds like you aren't wearing earbuds. * It uses Bluetooth 5.2, which connects quickly and maintains a connection at 30 feet with four walls in the way before stuttering occurs. * The battery life is good. I easily got a full week of daily general use in my testing. * As for sound quality, the volume can get loud without distortion. The bass is top-notch, vocals are very clear, the sound separation is excellent, and small details that you wouldn't normally hear become audible. The only drawback I found is when I initially place the earbuds in my ear, I can't tell if they are inserted properly. They feel like they slightly slide out. It's only after doing a shake test that I realize they are in there securely. With all that said, These are great earbuds that meet my standards for premium sound and I would recommend them.