Edifier TWS6 Earbuds Reviewed

Edifier TWS6 Earbuds True Wireless Earbuds with Knowles Balanced Armatures

It's not often I get to directly compare technology, but this month is an exception because I'm reviewing another set of wireless earbuds, this time from Edifier in the guise of the TWS6.

The Edifier TWS6 Earbuds come with Knowles balanced armature drivers which in turn, deliver great sound quality. Without becoming too technical, Knowles is a world-leading manufacturer of 'balanced armatures' which use an electronic signal to vibrate a tiny reed that is balanced between two magnets inside a tiny enclosure. The motion of the reed is transferred to a very stiff aluminium diaphragm. This diaphragm is free of unwanted resonances in the audio band, allowing it to produce excellent clarity. They are also exceeding small components which mean that other functionality can be added.

The earbuds connect using Bluetooth 5 which means they can also be used for handsfree calls with microphones in both left and right buds and provide excellent clarity using CVC noise cancellation when making calls.

As with most other wireless earbuds, the TWS6 have their own charger case which can itself be charged wirelessly by placing it on a charging pad which features in most modern cars or via USB-C cable. The buds are magnetically docked in the charger meaning they make good contact themselves and provide 8 hours of battery life but can be recharged three times before the case needs recharging itself

Playback can be controlled by tapping either the left or right buds and simply provide stop/start and track skipping. It would have been nice to see some more functionality, but generally, you have your phone at hand when listening to music, so it wasn't a big deal.

In the box were a large variety of interchangeable earbuds of different sizes including two different sizes of Memory Foam which I found really comfortable and they were less prone to falling out of your ears.

They are IPX5 waterproof and sweatproof, so if you get caught in the rain or overdo it in the gym, they will survive just fine.

As a child of the ’80s, I was used to listening to horrible tinny music through headphones, so listening to today's wireless earbuds in supreme quality still blows me away, especially when they are APTx and Dolby Atmos compatible which makes watching movies really impressive.

The Edifier TWS6 can be purchased through many online retailers for around £90 and thought they are great value for money.

See you next month! Matt www.thegadgetman.org.uk

Nibbles &Tipples July

Article By Cheryl Cade, Beer Educator

One of the pleasures of living in Norfolk is the great local produce and lock down has given me the chance to indulge in it.

I have always had a love of dark rich marmalade (Paddington in a previous life?). I was introduced to Simon’s Table via fellow ‘Paddington’, Mike Deal. This husband and wife team, based in South Norfolk, produces an award-winning marmalade, that looks like the deepest amber with golden squares of orange rind. It pairs perfectly with fresh toast, melted over American pancakes or with a tangy cheese like a crumbly Wensleydale. What I had not expected is that Simon and Nicola take this a step further by infusing London Gin with the marmalade, making more of what I would call a liquor that runs like honey over ice cream but paired with Leeds Blue (England’s answer to Gorgonzola), it becomes like angels and demons dancing on your tongue. Salty and sweet all at once.

This environmentally responsible producer has, like others, found it hard during the last 3 months, but they have found local farm shops, like Whitehouse stores alongside Online, Budgens and quality local delis looking to reopen with a more local focus (Bakers &

Simon and Nicola

Larners, Jarrolds & Fredricks Fine Foods) have all helped them to keep trading. They also were granted their premises licence this June which has led to the Gin travelling further afield.

I think I need to experiment with a few more cocktail ideas for this one (if you find any please let me know)

Lockdown has also led to testing out a restaurant meal at home. Farmyard (Norwich) released a Father’s day special of Beef Wellington. On collection we were surprised to find that it also came with all the accompaniments!

The meal even included easy-to-read instructions, producing perfectly-cooked beef. The roasted potatoes were crisp and the jus was rich and dark. Within 30 minutes, we had a meal on the table. A crisp light pastry hid elements of cheese which cut through the richness of the dish.

There were only a couple of elements that did not match my expectations. The mushrooms around the beef seemed to have a little too much truffle flavour, the potatoes (although wonderfully crisp and fluffy) were over salted and there was just too little of the delicious jus for 2 people and roasties.

Would I try a restaurant cook at home again? Yes. Would I have the same dish? I’d have the Wellington, but please give me extra jus instead of the potatoes and veg.

We have some great places and produce in the area and I am always looking to champion more. I love the home delivery service that so many are now offering and speaking to a lot of others they do too. I hope this continues along with more buying local or UK produce in season.

If you think there are produce or producers out there that I should taste or visit, let me know @ThirstBeers (Twitter or Facebook) as I need more ‘Paddingtons’ to tell me what I’ve been missing.

Cheers, until next month. Cheryl Visit: https://cherylcade.com