Hey guys, hope you're all safe and well as always. BIG QUESTION: What do you want me to review next? Comment your suggestions in the comments below and I'll review the ones that get thumbs'd up the most đđ» Been working on ways to better provide you guys with audio samples of the stuff I review; this is the first review video using my new binaural microphones for the ANC + sound quality audio samples so let me know what you think. Do you want more audio samples in future reviews? Don't forget to follow me on Instagram (instagram.com/mrkwd) and drop some đ„ emojis on my latest post - that and using my affiliate links in the description are a free way to support the channel if you feel like it. Just wanted to say once again a massive THANK YOU for all the support lately - we started 2020 with 10k subscribers and we're already nearing 20k. That's absolutely insane! Of course, I'm still always trying to improve my videos, so let me know if you have any suggestions of stuff you'd like to see more of in the future. Have a great week and hopefully I'll see you over on Instagram until my next video pops up. Peace.
Hi, just got a Mpow H17 for ÂŁ30 from Amazon and am very impressed with sound quality, anc (lower frequencies only; need to turn off separately), battery, comfort, look (protein leather cups) and build so be good to see a review of sub $50 and whether/why one would spend more.
Cadd To pursue other things...he was great. Been watching his old reviews again, thatâs how much I miss his input and reviews. But Mark is fantastic too. Really glad I found this channel!
Thumbs up đđ» for the Jim reference. I immediately thought of him when you started twisting those headphones. His review of Tautronics 60 convinced me to buy them, twice. Watching your video with them on now. And yes, he will be missed.
I literally spent a month maniacally researching budget headphones. I mean it. I researched like crazy! I finally settled on these TT SoundSurge 90s despite they not having a lot of press but positive reviews on Amazon. Then, me being the neurotic person I am, I proceeded to research after buying them to get confirmation I'd made the right purchase. There wasn't much information that had come out! But with this video I can finally sleep. Thank you.
@@flyingmobias I love the sound quality. The comfort is great. For the price the build quality is pretty stellar. I'm not an audiophile but these just might be my favorite possession I have right now. I've listened to high end headphones on display at retail stores and, honestly, I can't tell much of a difference. Sometimes my TT90s, I think, might even sound better! I probably spend more than half my day with them on my head.
@@jeffabbott4524 Wow dude i've been doing the same researching for a long time and well i think i settled for the 90s! Can't afford them right now hopefully on black friday i will be able to!
Hi! Seeing how much you enjoyed the TT Soundsurge 46 as regards sound quality, IÂŽd be really interested in knowing your opinion in a 46 vs 90 competition regarding sound quality and ANC. Is 90ÂŽs ANC better that 46ÂŽs? Which has better sound quality? I wish you had included 46ÂŽs in this review!! Thanks a lot and hope to find the answers soon!!
You can compare the total score for the 90's against what each of those models got. He also mentions how each category compared to the previous models too.
@@JulienFrey if you're buying from Amazon it's going to be a bit of a gamble. You won't know if you're getting the refreshed model or the old one. I think the same will happen as with the BH-TT046 situation some months back. They updated it to USB-C, new audio tuning, and CVC 8.0, but people randomly get either the old CVC 6 and microUSB or the new upgraded one. Basically they may have both in the warehouse and they just grab the first one they see or something like that.
I recently purchased the Taotronics Soundsurge 90 and am pleased with the purchase. I'm using them to block out TV noise. The ANC helps when it's close by. I listen to a lot of spoken word and also quiet music with no heavy bass line. So far, I've found that the bass does not overwhelm and distort the music. Some sound quality on the music could use improvement, but it's not a deal breaker. In September 2021, they are being sold on ebay with option for 3 year warranty for about $40.
Their warranty doesn't mean much from my experience today. Mine's still under warranty but they won't honor it because my 85s are not sold anymore. Amazon can give me a refund, but Taotronics won't do jack. BTW reason for return: Plastic has cracked, and it's just wear/tear.
@@ayla2126 I'm probably not the person to ask because I don't have much to compare them to. They block out enough sound that I wouldn't wear them some place where I need to be aware of what is going on in my surroundings.
Great review. Bought Soundsurge 85 last year, sadly the bluetooth/wireless feature did not even last for more than 3 months. Complete waste of money, next time I'd probably buy ones from more reliable brands like sony or bose. It will be quite an investment but at least it will last longer.
Had a pair of Taotronics for two years and they've lasted incredible on my end. Claim the extended warranty on your purchase via their website and get in touch with them. They WILL offer either a replacement or a refund
I'm a fan of the independent ANC switch. It really comes in handy when you have a lot of noisy neighbors and ambient outside noise and are trying to sleep.
Hey Mate, thanks for another great comparison. After this test, would you say the 90's sound better than the SoundSurge 46? I am asking purely on sound quality. Thanks in advance
Great work as always... I would love you to review the Nuraloop ear phones. I was thinking about Jimmy Review Room too. Good channel as well. Keep up the great work.
Just order mine and I have USB C on my soundsurge 90. I notice a change in audio quality when the ANC on. Less Bass and more hight frequencies. Im so disapointed because the ANC is working pretty well. And I like bass so I have to listen with ANC off its sound so much better !
Been using my TaoTronics ss60 for over 4 years and they just wonât die. They stopped working after about 6 months when I got them wet. TaoTronics warranted them with absolutely no hassle and let me keep the broken pair. I ended up drying out the headphones and they started working again. Today the ear muffs skin is fully pealed off, plastics are breaking, down button is broken and they arenât as loud as they once were, but they just wonât die. I use them in an extremely harsh environment almost daily. They have served me extremely well for what I needed them for. (Hearing protection at work and phone calls) For the price point these are definitely the best budget headphones I have ever owned. Bought some (ss90s) for friends, co-workers, my kids and family and everyone loves them.
Good review. But the Toshiba rze bt1200 must be in this review. I wonder why no one reviews and compares it. The toshiba now is around $50 or less. But it is worth buying. I discovered it by chance, bought it, find it soo owesome and very good ANC.
As mentioned elsewhere, got these as my Soundcore Life Q20 from AliE never arrived. Hopefully it's a better buy Out of curiosity, If the Xm3 is a 10 on sound quality, where would the 90s be?
Interestingly I find ANC on/off sound quality pretty different. When ANC is on, the highs come through more and almost give everything a bit of a metallic kinda feel. I don't know how to describe it other than that. When ANC is on, everything sounds a lot warmer and fuller which I prefer. I still love these earphones so far though, and the ANC is great.
Thanks for another great review. If you decide to stick with another budget headphone review, Iâd love to see you do the Soundcore Life Q20. These are the same price point at the Soundsurge 90, so Iâd think theyâd be a great head-to-head comparison.
The TaoTronic 90's are better in every way, losing slightly in sound to the Q20's (depending on preference). If you wanna read full comparison, here Fit: The Life Q20's have a tighter clamp and firmer memory foam ear pads that have a softer feeling leather. They do a great job of keeping your ears from touching the driver wall. The TaoTronics 90 have bigger pads, but a smaller ear opening much softer memory foam. Your ears are most likely going to touch the drivers but the driver wall is nicely padded so you shouldn't feel any discomfort. Verdict: Personal preference. For me personally, the TaoTronics 90's are more comfortable for long periods of use. My ears don't get as hot and the clamp isn't as tight. Build & Quality: The Q20's have a nice gloss plastic, but creak... a lot. They come with a small bag for carrying. The TT90's have smooth non gloss plastic with metallic ear cups. The TT90's also come with a hard clam shell case and the buttons feel noticeably higher quality, sitting more flush with the ear cups. Verdict: TaoTronics 90, no contest Noise Cancelling: The Q20's do a decent job for the price. Have more white noise than the TT90's. I think they're fine if you just need some ANC heaphones for the office or home, but I wouldn't use these if your main use is for when you're flying. The TT90's have better ANC with less white noise. Verdict: TaoTronics 90 Sound: The Q20's are V-Shaped and have more bass and sharper highs than the TT90's. With ANC off, you get even more bass and the Q20's end up sounding very similar to the Soundcore life Q10's but aren't quite as clear. Don't bother using the BASS UP function unless you want to drown out everything with bass. Regardless, the Q20's are def good if you're a basshead. The TT90's are what I'd consider a more "consumer friendly" balanced sound. There's plenty of bass and the highs don't get too sharp. They don't get as loud as the Q20's, but they also don't have any distortion at any volume. Verdict: Soundcore Life Q20 for bassheads, TT90's for everyone else. Summary: Overall, I think they're both great headphones. But I consider the TT90's to be a slight to major step up over the Q20's in almost every category; they're better built, more comfortable, come with an actual case and have better ANC. Unless you're a basshead, the TT90's are a no brainer and are often on sale for the same price as the Q20's. If you don't need ANC, I'd suggest saving a little money and getting the Soundcore Life Q10's (or if you're not as much of a basshead, the Tribit Xfree Tune).
for me between what I have heard comfort wise (the 85's being a little bit more comfort) AND that ANC auto-turns itself off .... that means I couldn't use it without BT on and/or listening to something ... that's a DEAL BREAKER for me ... at least if i was say considering the 85's vs the 90's
really? people are that picky about micro usb? ... I mean i am not against USB c .. but maybe it's because I have a few microusb device ... this is a non-issue to me
I think he said the 46 is bassier, the 90 is more accurate and better sound production. But 46 is much cheaper. So if you want best for price and you like bass get 46s. If you want accurate sound and don't mind paying 30$ more get 90s
Tired of CZcamsrs ignoring comments about comparisions, just to make a 10+ minute video weeks later, beating around the bush about just answering a simple question till the last minute of the video, here ya go: the TaoTronic 90's are better in every way, losing slightly in sound to the Q20's. If you wanna read full comparison, here Fit: The Life Q20's have a tighter clamp and firmer memory foam ear pads that have a softer feeling leather. They do a great job of keeping your ears from touching the driver wall. The TaoTronics 90 have bigger pads, but a smaller ear opening much softer memory foam. Your ears are most likely going to touch the drivers but the driver wall is nicely padded so you shouldn't feel any discomfort. Verdict: Personal preference. For me personally, the TaoTronics 90's are more comfortable for long periods of use. My ears don't get as hot and the clamp isn't as tight. Build & Quality: The Q20's have a nice gloss plastic, but creak... a lot. They come with a small bag for carrying. The TT90's have smooth non gloss plastic with metallic ear cups. The TT90's also come with a hard clam shell case and the buttons feel noticeably higher quality, sitting more flush with the ear cups. Verdict: TaoTronics 90, no contest Noise Cancelling: The Q20's do a decent job for the price. Have more white noise than the TT90's. I think they're fine if you just need some ANC heaphones for the office or home, but I wouldn't use these if your main use is for when you're flying. The TT90's have better ANC with less white noise. Verdict: TaoTronics 90 Sound: The Q20's are V-Shaped and have more bass and sharper highs than the TT90's. With ANC off, you get even more bass and the Q20's end up sounding very similar to the Soundcore life Q10's but aren't quite as clear. Don't bother using the BASS UP function unless you want to drown out everything with bass. Regardless, the Q20's are def good if you're a basshead. The TT90's are what I'd consider a more "consumer friendly" balanced sound. There's plenty of bass and the highs don't get too sharp. They don't get as loud as the Q20's, but they also don't have any distortion at any volume. Verdict: Soundcore Life Q20 for bassheads, TT90's for everyone else. Summary: Overall, I think they're both great headphones. But I consider the TT90's to be a slight to major step up over the Q20's in almost every category; they're better built, more comfortable, come with an actual case and have better ANC. Unless you're a basshead, the TT90's are a no brainer and are often on sale for the same price as the Q20's. If you don't need ANC, I'd suggest saving a little money and getting the Soundcore Life Q10's (or if you're not as much of a basshead, the Tribit Xfree Tune).
@@shoryuquinn there is a bundle you can get with the Life Q20s with a case for the same amount as the Soundsurge 90s, but that is a separate page. But since there's a $10 off coupon for the 90s (and for the Q20s but that's without the case) I may heed your advice. Thanks man for that detailed comparison! (text works great, even if there are tiny little things that video's needed for)
Thanks for the review.. . How about sound leakage or music bleed in quiet surroundings for various volume level in this TT 90? Keen to know that as well..
Yes, I miss Jimmy too!!! I've been looking for a comparison between the 85's and the Anker soundcore life q20s.. another apparent budget king. Keen? Also the taotronics website says the 85s have multipoint but the 90s don't.. is that true?
The 90 that I got does not have multi connect. Though I did get type C charging on it instead of micro B so I can not guarantee the micro B versionâs features.
Hello :) Be careful when you measuring the ANC on the Taotronics 90 the ambient noise is slitly higher than on the 85 from your last review 4 month ago.
I actually use the ANC switch in the Soundsurge 85s because they don't turn off after turning off the headphones as ear protection for when I'm doing loud, ear damaging tasks and don't wanna use cheap, unreliable ear plugs.
How is the ANC of the 90s compared to something like the Sony WH-1000M3 or the M4. I know that their in completely different price categories, just curious
It's scarily good. When it comes to low frequency noises, they're probably 70% as good - higher frequencies, not so much. But for the money, it's amazing value in terms of ANC performance.
this is the most sensible guide on the matter, i'm just left wondering if the 90 has aptx or not (or even cvc8), since i bought one but the hands-free AG audio sounds really bad (as they always do), and i can't use microsoft teams (on laptop) on stereo mode, in theory aptx should fix that. Gonna test for a few more days to decide if i'm gonna return it for the 85 or not, as that one has for sure. *update* if you have a laptop just get a separate bluetooth dongle, onboard=crap quality, makes a world of a difference, now hands free works fine.
Tired of CZcamsrs ignoring comments about comparisions, just to make a 10+ minute video weeks later, beating around the bush about just answering a simple question till the last minute of the video, here ya go: the TaoTronic 90's are better in every way, losing slightly in sound to the Q20's. If you wanna read full comparison, here Fit: The Life Q20's have a tighter clamp and firmer ear pads that have a softer feeling leather. They do a great job of keeping your ears from touching the driver wall. The TaoTronics 90 have bigger pads, but aren't as firm. Your ears are most likely going to touch the drivers but the driver wall is nicely padded so you shouldn't feel any discomfort. Verdict: Personal preference. For me personally, the TaoTronics 90's are more comfortable for long periods of use. My ears don't get as hot and the clamp isn't as tight. Build & Quality: The Q20's have a nice gloss plastic, but creak... a lot. They come with a small bag for carrying. The TT90's have smooth non gloss plastic with metallic ear cups. The TT90's also come with a hard clam shell case and the buttons feel noticeably higher quality, sitting more flush with the ear cups. Verdict: TaoTronics 90, no contest Noise Cancelling: The Q20's do a decent job for the price. Have more white noise than the TT90's. I think they're fine if you just need some ANC heaphones for the office or home, but I wouldn't use these if your main use is for when you're flying. The TT90's have better ANC with less white noise. Verdict: TaoTronics 90 Sound: The Q20's are kinda V-Shaped and have more bass and sharper highs than the TT90's. With ANC off, you get even more bass and the Q20's end up sounding very similar to the Soundcore life Q10's but aren't quite as clear as the Q10's. Don't bother using the BASS UP function unless you want to drown out everything with bass. Regardless, the Q20's are def good if you're a basshead. The TT90's are what I'd consider a more "consumer friendly" balanced sound. There's plenty of bass and the highs are rolled off so they don't get too sharp. They don't get as loud as the Q20's. Verdict: Soundcore Life Q20 Summary: Overall, I think they're both great headphones. But I consider the TT90's to be a slight to major step up over the Q20's in almost every category; they're better built, more comfortable, come with an actual case and have better ANC. The Q20's win in sound quality but not by a big enough margin to make it worth the purchase over the TT90's alone (at the same price, which they often are). If you value sound quality over everything and don't care for ANC, I'd suggest just getting the Soundcore Life Q10's (or if you're not as much of a basshead, the Tribit Xfree Tune).
@@karam8060 if you're a basshead and don't need ANC, get the q10's. If you want something that sounds more laid back and want ANC, get the TT90. I think the TT90's have the better build quality and are more comfortable, but all of this is personal preference too. Which one is better depends on what you're looking for.
Taotronics 090 is absolutely a deal breaker and I enjoy it very much. Before I bought this, I basically using the iem and headphones to enjoy music (1) RHA T20i (2) KZ ZAX (3) Sony WF-1000XM3 (4) Taotronics Soundliberty 092 (5) Mpow M30plus (6) Samsung AKG tuned earphone Now I enjoy Soundsurge 090 more than anything else. It is comfortable and the sound is neutral and clean.
So I canât guarantee this will be the case for everyone, but I just got my soundsurge 90 I ordered 1 day ago (yea amazon really fast shipping) and it has usb c charging. I had kinda decided to bite the bullet when I saw this review and a few others to get the 90 even though it was supposed to have micro B (I do dislike micro B and avoid it if possible) based on the other positives. I was confused when I saw the charging cable they sent and more confused when I saw the type C port on the headphones... but it is the 90 with type C.
Pierce -Aaron There are definitely more powerful ANC headphones then the SS 90. I think the SS 55 is better even. The audio is more of a flat EQ then a bass boosted one (one of the main reasons I got it over some other brands). If you want a heavier bass and more ANC at about the same price try the soundcore life q20 by anker. If you want even more bass but no ANC the q10 has all the bass.
My headphones i got as a gift from a upgrade off random $10 headphones and i was so happy but when i put them on i heard very hard staticky sound that was even worse with anc.. Iâm in contact with taotronics rn and ill see what they can do as im about to toss these into the garbage
Curious if you've had a chance to try the new Soundpeats P6 (their 1st over ear ANC BT headphones). They're apparently very similar to these. Possibly the same parent company but I'm not sure. I only saw one video and it was a 3 way comparison I was looking at. These for good marks though as well so I'm a little torn between them. A few + and - between the Soundpeats.
I am looking to possible get my first pair of Taotronics (first one of their brands) ... I HAVE the H12's from Mpow and price vs "bang for buck" I am debating a pair of the UPGRADED 46's myself (that some say have better mids and highs then the older 46's and this comes from people that say they love the old 46's) vs the 85's, myself
2 suggestions... 1. Do start testing multi device pairing for headphones and consider this factor in rating also. 2. Also review their biggest competitor from Anker, Amazon bestsellers Soundcore Life Q20. These ones have 60 hour battery(40 with anc) , dual device pairing too. They are also $60, but occasionally get discounted to $45, so competing with 90,85,60. Edit- Wow, there are lots of people recommending the same. You should definitely check these out, along with Q10s also maybe...
I have the Taotronics Soundsourge 90 myself and theire also my best budged headphones I had yet by a long shot, I really love them and I use them for everything
@@shahrukhal1642 well you notice an change in sound when ANC is on, its pretty noticable but you get used to it fast and sometimes forget quickly you have ANC on. i would say yes Bass gets higher and Sound a little damp but its pretty okay, just one thing, it has difficulties canceling out the sound of wind. Just as a little side Info
@@shahrukhal1642 oh sorry missread the question. the sound wthout Anc is amazing, bass is powerfull but not too much, vocal and all other sounds are really clear too, it doenst oversteer and make painfull shrill noises like some other headphones do, their sound well whn loud and when quiet, but like in the answer before were i slightly misread the question, yes its a noticable difference, but when you have it on for a little or use it more often you sometimes forget you have it on.
I purchased Taotronic headphones two weeks ago and have not received any notifications or support. After digging into the TaoTronics website, support email, and Facebook page, I'm starting to think that it's a scam company. Help?
If they added touch features and eq settings (aside from using usb-c port) the prices might bump up but Iâm curious how they can make it still budget friendly
I have Taotronics Soundliberty 79 earbuds that are legitimately the best sound system I've ever heard in person. I've not heard any speaker or headset of any kind beat these earbuds. So how do their ANC headphones compare to their earbuds like mine?
I'm trying to RMA my Soundsurge 46 because the earpads broke down and they said they don't have stocks so they can give me this one, the Soundsurge 90. Would this be a downgrade or upgrade? I had the latest 46 with USBC and CVC 8. Am I understanding your reviews right that The Soudsurge 90 and 46 both sound better than the 55 and 85?
Hey guys, hope you're all safe and well as always. BIG QUESTION: What do you want me to review next? Comment your suggestions in the comments below and I'll review the ones that get thumbs'd up the most đđ»
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Hi Mark. TT Soundsurge 90 vs 46 would be nice. đđ.
Thank you
Hi, just got a Mpow H17 for ÂŁ30 from Amazon and am very impressed with sound quality, anc (lower frequencies only; need to turn off separately), battery, comfort, look (protein leather cups) and build so be good to see a review of sub $50 and whether/why one would spend more.
Hey can you do a comparison between Anker Q20 and the soundsurge 090
Yeah Iâd be interested in a life q20 and soundsurge 90 comparison as well.
ya got a promo code for these. mite wana get the cheaper ones
Yes I miss Jim's review room
Same
Where did Jim go?
Cadd To pursue other things...he was great. Been watching his old reviews again, thatâs how much I miss his input and reviews. But Mark is fantastic too. Really glad I found this channel!
Greg G same here his vs video on the XM3 vs the QC35 II helped me decide on buying the Bose QC35 II and well his reviews will be missed.
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Thumbs up đđ» for the Jim reference. I immediately thought of him when you started twisting those headphones. His review of Tautronics 60 convinced me to buy them, twice. Watching your video with them on now. And yes, he will be missed.
Where did Jim go?
I literally spent a month maniacally researching budget headphones. I mean it. I researched like crazy! I finally settled on these TT SoundSurge 90s despite they not having a lot of press but positive reviews on Amazon. Then, me being the neurotic person I am, I proceeded to research after buying them to get confirmation I'd made the right purchase. There wasn't much information that had come out! But with this video I can finally sleep. Thank you.
How are the 90s
@@flyingmobias I love the sound quality. The comfort is great. For the price the build quality is pretty stellar. I'm not an audiophile but these just might be my favorite possession I have right now. I've listened to high end headphones on display at retail stores and, honestly, I can't tell much of a difference. Sometimes my TT90s, I think, might even sound better! I probably spend more than half my day with them on my head.
@@jeffabbott4524 What about ANC? Is it good?
@@sebastiandresilva In my opinion, the ANC for me is the strongest feature about these.
@@jeffabbott4524 Wow dude i've been doing the same researching for a long time and well i think i settled for the 90s! Can't afford them right now hopefully on black friday i will be able to!
I'm still using the soundsurge 46 . With no complaints. Is it worth me upgrading ?
Hi, I'd like to see a review of soundcore life q20 and a comparison between the soundcore, the taotronics 90 and the tribit quiet plus.
I have the 90s fully new never used. If anyone wants them reply to this.
@@zaeedbot6489 I could use them. How much are you asking?
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@@zaeedbot6489 I'm going to pass. Just found some on Amazon for $42. Thanks for the reply.
Hi!
Seeing how much you enjoyed the TT Soundsurge 46 as regards sound quality, IÂŽd be really interested in knowing your opinion in a 46 vs 90 competition regarding sound quality and ANC. Is 90ÂŽs ANC better that 46ÂŽs? Which has better sound quality? I wish you had included 46ÂŽs in this review!!
Thanks a lot and hope to find the answers soon!!
Exactly..pls do a 46 vs 90 comparison
I thought this was going to be 90 vs 55 vs 60 vs 85 but it seems like it's just a review of the 90s? Am I missing something?
You can compare the total score for the 90's against what each of those models got. He also mentions how each category compared to the previous models too.
toatronics made the soundsurge 90's ucb-c with the new model justsaying that for those poeple out there that want usb-c
Which one is the new model? Their naming makes no sense
@@JulienFrey the 90s arenât new they just updated them to usb-c
@@JulienFrey if you're buying from Amazon it's going to be a bit of a gamble. You won't know if you're getting the refreshed model or the old one. I think the same will happen as with the BH-TT046 situation some months back. They updated it to USB-C, new audio tuning, and CVC 8.0, but people randomly get either the old CVC 6 and microUSB or the new upgraded one. Basically they may have both in the warehouse and they just grab the first one they see or something like that.
Great review.. đ
By the way which has a better sound quality?
46 or 90?
Same question here...
the 90's
I recently purchased the Taotronics Soundsurge 90 and am pleased with the purchase. I'm using them to block out TV noise. The ANC helps when it's close by. I listen to a lot of spoken word and also quiet music with no heavy bass line. So far, I've found that the bass does not overwhelm and distort the music. Some sound quality on the music could use improvement, but it's not a deal breaker. In September 2021, they are being sold on ebay with option for 3 year warranty for about $40.
Their warranty doesn't mean much from my experience today. Mine's still under warranty but they won't honor it because my 85s are not sold anymore. Amazon can give me a refund, but Taotronics won't do jack. BTW reason for return: Plastic has cracked, and it's just wear/tear.
@@dannnsss8034 I've had good experiences with Square Trade.
how is the sound leakage?
@@ayla2126 I'm probably not the person to ask because I don't have much to compare them to.
They block out enough sound that I wouldn't wear them some place where I need to be aware of what is going on in my surroundings.
But with one has the better sound quality and base between the 90 and the 46?
Thank you for a great review. Can they be used with a wired connection ? if yes, does ANC still function when wired ?
Great review. Bought Soundsurge 85 last year, sadly the bluetooth/wireless feature did not even last for more than 3 months. Complete waste of money, next time I'd probably buy ones from more reliable brands like sony or bose. It will be quite an investment but at least it will last longer.
Had a pair of Taotronics for two years and they've lasted incredible on my end. Claim the extended warranty on your purchase via their website and get in touch with them. They WILL offer either a replacement or a refund
Love the new sound quality and ANC demos - really helpful!
I'm a fan of the independent ANC switch. It really comes in handy when you have a lot of noisy neighbors and ambient outside noise and are trying to sleep.
I am glad you have come. I wonder where is JimsReviewRoom!, by the way i have got a replacement though.
Hey Mate, thanks for another great comparison. After this test, would you say the 90's sound better than the SoundSurge 46? I am asking purely on sound quality. Thanks in advance
keen to know this also!
I am pretty happy and satisfied with my soundsurge 60! still using them every day. I recomend them!
These vs Soundcore QC30? One thing you didnât mention is lack of transparency mode which I think the QC30s have. As ever, stonking review đ
The 90s have been updated under the same name, and have USB C now, if you look them up on amazon, you'll see it in the page
Has the mic been upgraded?
@@driax4297 ÂŻ\_(ă)_/ÂŻ
@@DahPigIsAround sad, but in your experience is the mic good?
Bought the 90s and used them for about 8 hours straight. Multiple times they powered off and on while using. But the sound was great
i guess you will send them back and get a new one? if so, keep us posted. i am interested in buying these actually
@@IGIMaster86 I returned them and bought some Sony one when they were on sale on amazon
@@justinsnyder793 ok :). good luck and enjoy them. thanks for your reply
Great work as always... I would love you to review the Nuraloop ear phones. I was thinking about Jimmy Review Room too. Good channel as well. Keep up the great work.
Just order mine and I have USB C on my soundsurge 90. I notice a change in audio quality when the ANC on. Less Bass and more hight frequencies. Im so disapointed because the ANC is working pretty well. And I like bass so I have to listen with ANC off its sound so much better !
Great review as ever. How would you compare them to one of last years best...the Mixcder e10?
Mansfield yeah Iâd like to know that as well
Been using my TaoTronics ss60 for over 4 years and they just wonât die. They stopped working after about 6 months when I got them wet. TaoTronics warranted them with absolutely no hassle and let me keep the broken pair. I ended up drying out the headphones and they started working again. Today the ear muffs skin is fully pealed off, plastics are breaking, down button is broken and they arenât as loud as they once were, but they just wonât die. I use them in an extremely harsh environment almost daily. They have served me extremely well for what I needed them for. (Hearing protection at work and phone calls) For the price point these are definitely the best budget headphones I have ever owned. Bought some (ss90s) for friends, co-workers, my kids and family and everyone loves them.
Helpp mine stopped working suddenlyđ
Good review.
But the Toshiba rze bt1200 must be in this review.
I wonder why no one reviews and compares it.
The toshiba now is around $50 or less. But it is worth buying.
I discovered it by chance, bought it, find it soo owesome and very good ANC.
As mentioned elsewhere, got these as my Soundcore Life Q20 from AliE never arrived. Hopefully it's a better buy
Out of curiosity, If the Xm3 is a 10 on sound quality, where would the 90s be?
I returned my XM3, not worth the price imo unless you're an audiophile or want to look cool outside xD
Thanks man, ordering mine right now. I used to have the Skullcandy Hesh 3,but the cheap plastic broke so easily...
Interestingly I find ANC on/off sound quality pretty different. When ANC is on, the highs come through more and almost give everything a bit of a metallic kinda feel. I don't know how to describe it other than that. When ANC is on, everything sounds a lot warmer and fuller which I prefer. I still love these earphones so far though, and the ANC is great.
Oddly enough, after further testing, this effect seems to only be prominent when watching youtube. No idea why.
interesting
I liked the way you balanced the audio to replicate what you heard.! Great stuff!!
How about this vs the Soundsurge 46?
Thanks for another great review. If you decide to stick with another budget headphone review, Iâd love to see you do the Soundcore Life Q20. These are the same price point at the Soundsurge 90, so Iâd think theyâd be a great head-to-head comparison.
The TaoTronic 90's are better in every way, losing slightly in sound to the Q20's (depending on preference). If you wanna read full comparison, here
Fit:
The Life Q20's have a tighter clamp and firmer memory foam ear pads that have a softer feeling leather. They do a great job of keeping your ears from touching the driver wall. The TaoTronics 90 have bigger pads, but a smaller ear opening much softer memory foam. Your ears are most likely going to touch the drivers but the driver wall is nicely padded so you shouldn't feel any discomfort.
Verdict: Personal preference. For me personally, the TaoTronics 90's are more comfortable for long periods of use. My ears don't get as hot and the clamp isn't as tight.
Build & Quality:
The Q20's have a nice gloss plastic, but creak... a lot. They come with a small bag for carrying. The TT90's have smooth non gloss plastic with metallic ear cups. The TT90's also come with a hard clam shell case and the buttons feel noticeably higher quality, sitting more flush with the ear cups.
Verdict: TaoTronics 90, no contest
Noise Cancelling:
The Q20's do a decent job for the price. Have more white noise than the TT90's. I think they're fine if you just need some ANC heaphones for the office or home, but I wouldn't use these if your main use is for when you're flying. The TT90's have better ANC with less white noise.
Verdict: TaoTronics 90
Sound:
The Q20's are V-Shaped and have more bass and sharper highs than the TT90's. With ANC off, you get even more bass and the Q20's end up sounding very similar to the Soundcore life Q10's but aren't quite as clear. Don't bother using the BASS UP function unless you want to drown out everything with bass. Regardless, the Q20's are def good if you're a basshead. The TT90's are what I'd consider a more "consumer friendly" balanced sound. There's plenty of bass and the highs don't get too sharp. They don't get as loud as the Q20's, but they also don't have any distortion at any volume.
Verdict: Soundcore Life Q20 for bassheads, TT90's for everyone else.
Summary:
Overall, I think they're both great headphones. But I consider the TT90's to be a slight to major step up over the Q20's in almost every category; they're better built, more comfortable, come with an actual case and have better ANC. Unless you're a basshead, the TT90's are a no brainer and are often on sale for the same price as the Q20's. If you don't need ANC, I'd suggest saving a little money and getting the Soundcore Life Q10's (or if you're not as much of a basshead, the Tribit Xfree Tune).
@@shoryuquinn May I quote you in my youtube review?
@@DrJamesT sure
@@DrJamesT updated the review a bit
@@shoryuquinn thanks! I really needed this! There's no where online i could find a comparison yet
Can I use anc while aux cable connected to laptop?
Right on time! I've been looking into these an needed a good review on them
Miss JRR but then Ive found your channel ..all is good now !! Cheers from Canada East Coast !!
Ss 46> ss90 for me
Are any of these able to use for gaming ?
Really like your reviews btw subbed and pressed the bell
So simply which one was the best.....overall ?
I have the soundsurge 85 and they have lag if you play games like pubg and COD mobile games. It is noticeable if you play with wireless headphones.
melgigz
But wat if you connect the headphones with the 3.5mm jack cable from the headphone to the computer cuz i play csgo
@@mimotojiyt of course there is going to be no latency if you use the cable
the audio samples are incredible, thank you đ
Great video, check out the Soundcore Life Q20 next time!
for me between what I have heard comfort wise (the 85's being a little bit more comfort) AND that ANC auto-turns itself off .... that means I couldn't use it without BT on and/or listening to something ... that's a DEAL BREAKER for me ... at least if i was say considering the 85's vs the 90's
really? people are that picky about micro usb? ... I mean i am not against USB c .. but maybe it's because I have a few microusb device ... this is a non-issue to me
How do they compare to 46?
How would you compare this to the soundsurge 46 in sound quality given price difference? Are this better or not?
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I think he said the 46 is bassier, the 90 is more accurate and better sound production. But 46 is much cheaper. So if you want best for price and you like bass get 46s. If you want accurate sound and don't mind paying 30$ more get 90s
The 46s are cheaper than the 90s here in the US.
Great review! Can you make a one for the ENACFIRE E6 ear buds..?
Nice review. F in the chat for Jim's review room
Thanks for the vid..Ordered a pair last night
What do you think are they good in anc
Planning on buying one too
Anker Soundcore Q20 vs TT Soundsurge 90. In terms for comfort and sound quality overall.
Thatâs what Iâm wonderingtoo
I also need an answer
Tired of CZcamsrs ignoring comments about comparisions, just to make a 10+ minute video weeks later, beating around the bush about just answering a simple question till the last minute of the video, here ya go: the TaoTronic 90's are better in every way, losing slightly in sound to the Q20's. If you wanna read full comparison, here
Fit:
The Life Q20's have a tighter clamp and firmer memory foam ear pads that have a softer feeling leather. They do a great job of keeping your ears from touching the driver wall. The TaoTronics 90 have bigger pads, but a smaller ear opening much softer memory foam. Your ears are most likely going to touch the drivers but the driver wall is nicely padded so you shouldn't feel any discomfort.
Verdict: Personal preference. For me personally, the TaoTronics 90's are more comfortable for long periods of use. My ears don't get as hot and the clamp isn't as tight.
Build & Quality:
The Q20's have a nice gloss plastic, but creak... a lot. They come with a small bag for carrying. The TT90's have smooth non gloss plastic with metallic ear cups. The TT90's also come with a hard clam shell case and the buttons feel noticeably higher quality, sitting more flush with the ear cups.
Verdict: TaoTronics 90, no contest
Noise Cancelling:
The Q20's do a decent job for the price. Have more white noise than the TT90's. I think they're fine if you just need some ANC heaphones for the office or home, but I wouldn't use these if your main use is for when you're flying. The TT90's have better ANC with less white noise.
Verdict: TaoTronics 90
Sound:
The Q20's are V-Shaped and have more bass and sharper highs than the TT90's. With ANC off, you get even more bass and the Q20's end up sounding very similar to the Soundcore life Q10's but aren't quite as clear. Don't bother using the BASS UP function unless you want to drown out everything with bass. Regardless, the Q20's are def good if you're a basshead. The TT90's are what I'd consider a more "consumer friendly" balanced sound. There's plenty of bass and the highs don't get too sharp. They don't get as loud as the Q20's, but they also don't have any distortion at any volume.
Verdict: Soundcore Life Q20 for bassheads, TT90's for everyone else.
Summary:
Overall, I think they're both great headphones. But I consider the TT90's to be a slight to major step up over the Q20's in almost every category; they're better built, more comfortable, come with an actual case and have better ANC. Unless you're a basshead, the TT90's are a no brainer and are often on sale for the same price as the Q20's. If you don't need ANC, I'd suggest saving a little money and getting the Soundcore Life Q10's (or if you're not as much of a basshead, the Tribit Xfree Tune).
@@shoryuquinn you deserve a sub haha anyway thanks
@@shoryuquinn there is a bundle you can get with the Life Q20s with a case for the same amount as the Soundsurge 90s, but that is a separate page. But since there's a $10 off coupon for the 90s (and for the Q20s but that's without the case) I may heed your advice. Thanks man for that detailed comparison! (text works great, even if there are tiny little things that video's needed for)
Thanks for the review.. . How about sound leakage or music bleed in quiet surroundings for various volume level in this TT 90? Keen to know that as well..
How will this compare with the soundsurge 46? You seem to forgot about them..
Soundsurger 90 vs MPow h21?
Another stellar video. Still would love to hear your thoughts on the Enacfire E60s.
Yes, I miss Jimmy too!!!
I've been looking for a comparison between the 85's and the Anker soundcore life q20s.. another apparent budget king. Keen?
Also the taotronics website says the 85s have multipoint but the 90s don't.. is that true?
The 90 that I got does not have multi connect. Though I did get type C charging on it instead of micro B so I can not guarantee the micro B versionâs features.
Would you go with Mpow H19 Hybrids at $38 or TaoTronics SoundSurge 90 at $40. Both are on sale right now at those prices. Thanks.
Just subscribed
Interesting tempered , a good review
Thanks for guiding me for buying a decent pair of headphone. Currently wearing the Taotronics SoundSurge 90
Are they worth it? Is there any issues with it, i am looking to buy these and your feedback would be helpful thanks
Guys if you had/have the headphones can you let me know if i can connect 2 devices at the same time or do i have to disconnect then connect again
Hello :) Be careful when you measuring the ANC on the Taotronics 90 the ambient noise is slitly higher than on the 85 from your last review 4 month ago.
Hey! Can you review the vankyo c751? Iâm curious what you think.
which ones are good for video conferencing and music?
What do u prefer between taotronics and mixcder
I actually use the ANC switch in the Soundsurge 85s because they don't turn off after turning off the headphones as ear protection for when I'm doing loud, ear damaging tasks and don't wanna use cheap, unreliable ear plugs.
How is the ANC of the 90s compared to something like the Sony WH-1000M3 or the M4. I know that their in completely different price categories, just curious
It's scarily good. When it comes to low frequency noises, they're probably 70% as good - higher frequencies, not so much. But for the money, it's amazing value in terms of ANC performance.
Love ur work by the way
Would u say these or the Mixcder E10 are better? Mostly in regards to music sound quality
Hi ! How are these compared to the mixceder e10 and the soundcore q20 ?, or what other model should I consider around this price?
this is the most sensible guide on the matter, i'm just left wondering if the 90 has aptx or not (or even cvc8), since i bought one but the hands-free AG audio sounds really bad (as they always do), and i can't use microsoft teams (on laptop) on stereo mode, in theory aptx should fix that. Gonna test for a few more days to decide if i'm gonna return it for the 85 or not, as that one has for sure.
*update* if you have a laptop just get a separate bluetooth dongle, onboard=crap quality, makes a world of a difference, now hands free works fine.
Yes!!! I've been waiting for this, thank you so much!!
Wow the 90s headphones are great! Doubt I'll find anything better for same price?
TaoTronics Sounstage 90 or Anker Life Q20?
Tired of CZcamsrs ignoring comments about comparisions, just to make a 10+ minute video weeks later, beating around the bush about just answering a simple question till the last minute of the video, here ya go: the TaoTronic 90's are better in every way, losing slightly in sound to the Q20's. If you wanna read full comparison, here
Fit:
The Life Q20's have a tighter clamp and firmer ear pads that have a softer feeling leather. They do a great job of keeping your ears from touching the driver wall. The TaoTronics 90 have bigger pads, but aren't as firm. Your ears are most likely going to touch the drivers but the driver wall is nicely padded so you shouldn't feel any discomfort.
Verdict: Personal preference. For me personally, the TaoTronics 90's are more comfortable for long periods of use. My ears don't get as hot and the clamp isn't as tight.
Build & Quality:
The Q20's have a nice gloss plastic, but creak... a lot. They come with a small bag for carrying. The TT90's have smooth non gloss plastic with metallic ear cups. The TT90's also come with a hard clam shell case and the buttons feel noticeably higher quality, sitting more flush with the ear cups.
Verdict: TaoTronics 90, no contest
Noise Cancelling:
The Q20's do a decent job for the price. Have more white noise than the TT90's. I think they're fine if you just need some ANC heaphones for the office or home, but I wouldn't use these if your main use is for when you're flying. The TT90's have better ANC with less white noise.
Verdict: TaoTronics 90
Sound:
The Q20's are kinda V-Shaped and have more bass and sharper highs than the TT90's. With ANC off, you get even more bass and the Q20's end up sounding very similar to the Soundcore life Q10's but aren't quite as clear as the Q10's. Don't bother using the BASS UP function unless you want to drown out everything with bass. Regardless, the Q20's are def good if you're a basshead. The TT90's are what I'd consider a more "consumer friendly" balanced sound. There's plenty of bass and the highs are rolled off so they don't get too sharp. They don't get as loud as the Q20's.
Verdict: Soundcore Life Q20
Summary:
Overall, I think they're both great headphones. But I consider the TT90's to be a slight to major step up over the Q20's in almost every category; they're better built, more comfortable, come with an actual case and have better ANC. The Q20's win in sound quality but not by a big enough margin to make it worth the purchase over the TT90's alone (at the same price, which they often are). If you value sound quality over everything and don't care for ANC, I'd suggest just getting the Soundcore Life Q10's (or if you're not as much of a basshead, the Tribit Xfree Tune).
@@shoryuquinn Thanks for the comparison mate , can you compare the q10's with the soundsurge 90's if you don't mind please.
@@karam8060 if you're a basshead and don't need ANC, get the q10's. If you want something that sounds more laid back and want ANC, get the TT90. I think the TT90's have the better build quality and are more comfortable, but all of this is personal preference too. Which one is better depends on what you're looking for.
@@shoryuquinn ok thanks for the reply , very helpful.
I think im going with the ss 90's .
@@shoryuquinn thank you! I didn't receive the youtube notification so I haven't seen your comment before.
Which is better in terms of sound quality soundSurge 90 or the Cowin se7 max?
Great review !! Thanks !
Taotronics 090 is absolutely a deal breaker and I enjoy it very much. Before I bought this, I basically using the iem and headphones to enjoy music
(1) RHA T20i
(2) KZ ZAX
(3) Sony WF-1000XM3
(4) Taotronics Soundliberty 092
(5) Mpow M30plus
(6) Samsung AKG tuned earphone
Now I enjoy Soundsurge 090 more than anything else. It is comfortable and the sound is neutral and clean.
What about the bass
@@ghettablkgffbThat was the comment 1 year agođ€Ł I'm currently obsess on Stereo Speakers, enjoying Edifier R2850 at the momentđ
@@ghettablkgffb The bass will shake the houseđ
Soundsurge 90 or soundcore q30? Help me decide which should i buy.
So I canât guarantee this will be the case for everyone, but I just got my soundsurge 90 I ordered 1 day ago (yea amazon really fast shipping) and it has usb c charging. I had kinda decided to bite the bullet when I saw this review and a few others to get the 90 even though it was supposed to have micro B (I do dislike micro B and avoid it if possible) based on the other positives. I was confused when I saw the charging cable they sent and more confused when I saw the type C port on the headphones... but it is the 90 with type C.
Ok but let's change the topic how is the ANC? Is it effective? Is it powerful than the Sony and Bose? Is the bass are strong?
Pierce -Aaron There are definitely more powerful ANC headphones then the SS 90. I think the SS 55 is better even. The audio is more of a flat EQ then a bass boosted one (one of the main reasons I got it over some other brands). If you want a heavier bass and more ANC at about the same price try the soundcore life q20 by anker. If you want even more bass but no ANC the q10 has all the bass.
How is the mic on the SS 90? is it suitable for online teaching?
My headphones i got as a gift from a upgrade off random $10 headphones and i was so happy but when i put them on i heard very hard staticky sound that was even worse with anc.. Iâm in contact with taotronics rn and ill see what they can do as im about to toss these into the garbage
Should I get the 90s or 55s
Yes sound quality and build quality and comfort. 3 things in the headphone which are important
Curious if you've had a chance to try the new Soundpeats P6 (their 1st over ear ANC BT headphones). They're apparently very similar to these. Possibly the same parent company but I'm not sure. I only saw one video and it was a 3 way comparison I was looking at. These for good marks though as well so I'm a little torn between them. A few + and - between the Soundpeats.
Nice review. Thanks :)
thanks for the video!!
Great review man. Just a question, which one would you recommend between taotronics 85 and mpow h12?
I am looking to possible get my first pair of Taotronics (first one of their brands) ... I HAVE the H12's from Mpow and price vs "bang for buck" I am debating a pair of the UPGRADED 46's myself (that some say have better mids and highs then the older 46's and this comes from people that say they love the old 46's) vs the 85's, myself
@@Xmetalfanx did you like the taotronics though?
Taotronics es excelente por sonido y cancelamiento de ruido âïžđ
@@desto8887 thanks for the quick response
2 suggestions...
1. Do start testing multi device pairing for headphones and consider this factor in rating also.
2. Also review their biggest competitor from Anker, Amazon bestsellers Soundcore Life Q20. These ones have 60 hour battery(40 with anc) , dual device pairing too. They are also $60, but occasionally get discounted to $45, so competing with 90,85,60.
Edit- Wow, there are lots of people recommending the same. You should definitely check these out, along with Q10s also maybe...
I have the 90s fully new never used. If anyone wants them reply to this.
@@zaeedbot6489 is it better than q20??
I have the Taotronics Soundsourge 90 myself and theire also my best budged headphones I had yet by a long shot, I really love them and I use them for everything
How's the sound quality without anc especially bass and vocals. Is it similar as compared to anc on as Mark said.
@@shahrukhal1642 well you notice an change in sound when ANC is on, its pretty noticable but you get used to it fast and sometimes forget quickly you have ANC on. i would say yes Bass gets higher and Sound a little damp but its pretty okay, just one thing, it has difficulties canceling out the sound of wind. Just as a little side Info
@@shahrukhal1642 oh sorry missread the question. the sound wthout Anc is amazing, bass is powerfull but not too much, vocal and all other sounds are really clear too, it doenst oversteer and make painfull shrill noises like some other headphones do, their sound well whn loud and when quiet, but like in the answer before were i slightly misread the question, yes its a noticable difference, but when you have it on for a little or use it more often you sometimes forget you have it on.
@@chaikaikudadragon6724 Does it leake sound? Like people around you can hear what you're listening to?
@@ryoonz5786 not at all. Or atleast I didn't had any problems wirh that yet
How come micro usb ?!
I have the sound surge 46 and charge with usb C
I donât get taotronic strategy
Can you replace the ear pads on the SoundSurge 60? If so what ear pads?
I purchased Taotronic headphones two weeks ago and have not received any notifications or support. After digging into the TaoTronics website, support email, and Facebook page, I'm starting to think that it's a scam company. Help?
hello can u make a video of top 10 headphones under cc 100 evros...thanks
If they added touch features and eq settings (aside from using usb-c port) the prices might bump up but Iâm curious how they can make it still budget friendly
What has better anc, these or the q30
Is the soundsurge 90 ear cups replacable?
I have Taotronics Soundliberty 79 earbuds that are legitimately the best sound system I've ever heard in person. I've not heard any speaker or headset of any kind beat these earbuds. So how do their ANC headphones compare to their earbuds like mine?
Soundsurge 90 has Cvc 8.0 as per the website
How are those compared to Earfun Wave with anc switched off?
can not find on amazon or eBay, please where can i buy?
Does it have transparent mode, If it's there does it on while calling
I'm trying to RMA my Soundsurge 46 because the earpads broke down and they said they don't have stocks so they can give me this one, the Soundsurge 90. Would this be a downgrade or upgrade? I had the latest 46 with USBC and CVC 8. Am I understanding your reviews right that The Soudsurge 90 and 46 both sound better than the 55 and 85?
are these better than soundcore life q30?
is soundserge 90 better or anker soundcore life q20
Got the 55's refurbed for $26 on Amazon the other day. Wish they had more bass and got louder. Other than that they're great.