Complete wireless earphones in the 30,000 yen class that you choose based on the points you care about

Completely wireless earphones are now used for more than just music, such as online meetings, watching videos, and playing games. However, there are still many people who mainly use it to listen to music. When choosing earphones based on music, the point is sound quality. Therefore, we asked audiovisual writer Kazuya Orihara to pick up recommended earphones based on the music genres he often listens to, from high-end models priced at 30,000 yen or more that he doesn't want to fail because of their high prices.

If you choose a completely wireless earphone, there should be many people who think that the sound quality of music listening is important. When it comes to the fiercely competitive 30,000 yen class, there is a high level of sound quality, but there is room for scrutiny as to whether it matches the sound source and music you want to listen to. From the 30,000 yen class of completely wireless earphones, we have selected carefully tested models from 7 genres of music and sound sources.

If you want to listen to high-resolution sound sources?

Now that Android smartphones can wirelessly transmit high-resolution sound sources with the LDAC codec, the model that I would like to recommend for listening to high-resolution sound sources is the Sony “WF-1000XM4”. Although it is a model released in June 2021, the reproducibility of high-resolution sound sources is very excellent.

• Sony "WF-1000XM4" (actual price: around 29,370 yen)

In particular, the natural and delicate sound creation that makes you listen to the lingering voice of the singing voice is excellent. The sense of realism that is enveloped in his music and the reproduction of high-purity instruments are excellent. Only Android users who can connect with the LDAC codec are able to demonstrate their full potential for high-resolution audio, but if the environment is aligned, the sound quality is top-notch.

What if vocals are important?

"Gemini" by French ultra-luxury audio maker DEVIALET is a model that is a candidate for the highest sound quality earphones for iPhone users to listen to music normally. Especially recommended for vocal-oriented songs.

• DEVIALET "Gemini" (actual price: around 29,800 yen)

Powerful "Ear Active Matching" that optimizes sound quality in 1/10000 seconds according to the shape of each ear. The singing voice is clear and clear, and the nuances and subtleties of the voice are also reproduced. The sound is perfectly controlled, with a sense of realism as if you were in the middle of the stage, the sounds of the instruments that naturally spread in the space, and the bass that is oriented toward the amount of information without any incidental sounds. To hear this high-quality sound even with an iPhone is a terrifying devialet.

What if you want live sound?

Technics' "EAH-AZ60" is a high-quality completely wireless earphone that supports the LDAC codec, and is especially recommended for listening to live sound sources such as J-POP.

• Technics "EAH-AZ60" (actual price: around 28,000 yen)

It is a sound that separates the sounds that exist in the sound space and listens to them in a resolution-oriented manner. The passionate sound that makes the vocals sound lively, and the bass that is firm and stretchy all the way to the highs is also excellent. This "EAH-AZ60" can also enjoy the best sound only for Android smartphone users who can connect with the LDAC codec, but there is no doubt that it is a sound that you should experience once.

Would you like to listen to club music?

For those of you who want the reproduction of deep bass in music, we recommend the latest model "QuietComfort Earbuds II" released by Bose on September 29th.

• Bose “QuietComfort Earbuds II” (actual price: around 36,300 yen)

Bose's hallmark is its deep, deep bass sound. And the rhythm is also deep. The three-dimensional effect that actively expands the sound space is also suitable for club music. The latest model "QuietComfort Earbuds II" uses "CustomTune technology" to measure the acoustics inside the ear, so instead of unnecessarily producing strong bass, you can listen to super deep bass that is precisely controlled. I will give it to you. You can feel the evolution of Bose sound.

Would you like to listen to classical music?

Among music listening with completely wireless earphones, classical music performed by an orchestra is a highly difficult sound source. The “Beoplay EX” by Danish luxury audio brand B&O (Bang & Olufsen) is recommended for such classical music.

• B&O "Beoplay EX" (actual price: around 39,900 yen)

The biggest feature is the reproducibility of the relaxed and delicate high range that makes you want to call it a beautiful sound. Completely wireless earphones that can reproduce the sound of stringed instruments so carefully are valuable. It's perfect for songs where you want a beautiful, comfortable sound with vocals.

Would you like to listen to jazz?

Relax and immerse yourself in jazz with acoustic instruments. Audio-Technica "ATH-TWX9" is a completely wireless earphone that I would like to recommend for such music fans. It is a model that supports the aptX Adaptive codec, and it is recommended to use a compatible Android smartphone to listen with the highest sound quality.

• Audio Technica "ATH-TWX9" (actual price: around 33,000 yen)

The characteristic of the sound is a unique standing position that is soft and rich in information. When listening to jazz, for example, the sound of an acoustic guitar echoes vividly and spreads, and the spatial reproduction of the coexistence of musical instruments and singing voices is full of emotion. You can even get a sense of how the drums sound in space. The sound is not flashy, but the high range is relaxed and comfortable, and it is a model with high sound quality that is not similar to other models.

Would you like to listen to piano music?

German manufacturer Sennheiser's "MOMENTUM True Wireless 3" is a completely wireless earphone that I would like to recommend for reproducing acoustic instruments, especially piano tones. It supports aptX Adaptive codec.

• Sennheiser "MOMENTUM True Wireless 3" (actual price: around 39,930 yen)

It is a classic model with a wide sound space and beautiful tones, but I would like to mention the piano tones. The clear sound spreads beautifully, even the reverberations from individual sounds. I'm good at acoustic instruments in general, and I'm especially good at reproducing the sound of music playing in a hall. The singing voice has a gentle nuance, and the bass is tight and deep. It's a model that you can feel the power of listening to any song that includes piano.