@douglas_schroeder Other options welcome.
wireless earbuds? If so, I have an older Hifiman and Noble Pro wireless earbuds. I also purchased Technics EAH-AZ100-S(Silver) last year 2025. My Noble Pro sounds best for music. Maybe check out Noble’s current offerings here
Also, I agree that better engineering and parts in more expensive components typically outperform lower priced components. But some Agoners can be touchy about advocating this due to limited budgets.

