How does it sound?
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We’re used to TOZO by now. The brand boasts true wireless in-ears and conventional headphones that impress, especially considering the price. These Open EarRings are no exception. What stands out most is the spaciousness of the sound. It seems as if the music is about 30 cm away from us, which is an extremely pleasant experience. TOZO has come up with the ingenious idea of “placing” a small ball in the ear, as it were. It sits close to the ear canal and the earring shape means there is no sense of confinement. It seems that the optimum balance has been found between open and closed headphones.
What is special is that we are immediately drawn into the music, as we sometimes experience with high-end audio systems. Compared to the Open Buds, there is more dynamics. This is logical because the ball with the driver, if positioned correctly, is optimally directed towards the ear canal and its shape matches the shape of the bottom of the ear. The detail of the music is also striking. In Steely Dan’s Babylon Sisters, we can hear the reverb of the drums in the intro very clearly and can also hear the different versions of the recording masters clearly distinguished from each other. For a new product and at this price, that is actually amazing. The bass reproduction is simply good, the midrange is very good, and that’s why we hear so much detail and texture in the music. The highs could be a little more sparkling. But again, we’re now giving high-end-like judgements for a true wireless set costing £65.
Our colleague Jaap notes the following: ‘My impression: remarkably “round” sound. Great imaging (due to the open design and position in the ear). It’s nice that you remain connected to the outside world. Detail is average. The high frequencies are a bit rounded for my taste…’