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Nowadays, wireless earphones are evolving rapidly, on par with smartphones, and the trend shows no signs of stopping.
Recent fully wireless earphones include high-end products such as Apple's "AirPods Pro", Sony's "WF-6XM1000" (released just in June this year), Bose's "QuietComfort Earbuds", and Beats' "Beats Studio Buds", and what they all have in common is the remarkable progress they have made in their ANC (active noise canceling) function.
I feel like the completely wireless earphone industry has made dramatic progress over the past year.
In the midst of all this, I would like to introduce a pair of completely wireless earphones released by the Swedish audio brand VAIN STHLM, which are a gadget that produces great sound at a mid-range price range.
It's called "VAIN MOVE."
I was impressed by the high-end sound of this product, which makes me wonder if ANC is even a thing of the past.
What is the Swedish audio brand "VAIN STHLM"?
VAIN STHLM is a Swedish audio brand based in the design powerhouse of Northern Europe. It is a headphone brand founded by two DJs, Matthias and Michael, from Stockholm, Sweden.
The headphones created by the two men with the passion to "redefine headphones" combine beautiful Swedish design with high-quality sound, bridging the gap between mid-range and high-end brands.
"VAIN MOVE" is a product born from this lofty concept.
Main features of "VAIN MOVE"
An amazing 9 hours of continuous playback time
Despite being in the mid-range price range, it has an amazing continuous playback time of 9 hours.
When used with the case, the continuous playback time reaches up to 60 hours, allowing you to immerse yourself in music without worrying about the battery.
I think this is amazing, considering that the continuous playback time of regular completely wireless earphones is around 4 to 5 hours.
This is great for listening to music for long periods of time, such as when traveling.
aptX codec support
"VAIN MOVE" uses Qualcomm's "aptX" codec, which is well-known for its high sound quality and low latency.
If you have an Android smartphone, you can enjoy a higher-dimensional world of sound by playing music using this codec with a lower compression rate.
However, the iPhone will play audio in the AAC codec. Recently, earphones that upconvert the AAC codec to improve sound quality have appeared, so we hope that this will be the case in the successor model.
Additionally, earphones that support the LDAC codec for 96KHz/24bit high-resolution audio sources have recently appeared, so we hope that this will also be incorporated into the product someday.
Beautiful design from Sweden
One of the features of Sweden is its beautiful design, which is fitting for a country of design.
The combination of the metal texture of the housing and the matte body is very symbolic, and the design stands out beautifully when you put them on your ears.
Because it's a product that you will use for a long time, functionality is important, but the quality of the design is also an important factor when considering a purchase.
It doesn't look cheap at all, and I personally think it's one of the most beautiful.
Product appearance review
The presentation box for "VAIN MOVE" has a smooth texture and an elegant design.
The beautiful foil-stamped logo creates a sense of anticipation even before opening the package.
The lid of the presentation box opens with a magnet, making it very easy to open.
When you open the box, you'll see the elegantly laid out product.
The box is very well made, so expectations are high and I'm excited.
The accessories included are a USB Type-C cable, spare earpieces, an instruction manual, earphones and a charging case. There are no complicated accessories, so it's good that you can set it up quickly without any hesitation.
The instruction manual is available in multiple languages, and of course it is written in Japanese as well, so you can rest assured.
The instructions are simply summarized over three pages, so you won't get lost in the operation or setup.
The weight of the charging case and earphones is about 58g. You won't feel the weight of them when you travel or go out.
There is only one type of earpiece for the "VAIN MOVE", but it is comfortable to wear and goes in quite far, so there is no need to worry about it slipping off. I tried wearing them for about two hours, and my ears didn't hurt, so it is a comfortable fit that is suitable for everyone.
The housing also functions as a button, which can be pressed to perform various operations.
Below is how to operate it.
| Power ON/OFF | Remove the earphones from the charging case or press the housing button for 5 seconds. |
| Pairing mode | When you remove the earphones from the charging case, they will automatically turn on and enter Bluetooth pairing mode. |
| Pairing | Once in pairing mode, select "VAIN STHLM Move" from the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone to complete pairing. |
| Turn up the volume | Press the right button on the housing twice. |
| reduce volume | Press the left button on the housing twice. |
| Previous track | Press the left button on the housing for 1 second. |
| Next track | Press the right button on the housing for 1 second. |
| Answering/hanging up a call | Press the housing button once. |
| Reject calls | Press the housing button once. |
Sound quality review
I actually reviewed the sound quality after aging the headphones for about 20 hours.
The listening environment was indoors using the AAC codec on an iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Mid-high range
This is where I feel "VAIN MOVE" really shines.
The sound is extremely clear, with particularly good clarity in the high notes.
You can enjoy high-resolution mid-to-high tones without the stuffy ears feeling that is common with earphones.
The vocals sound outstanding, there is no distortion at all, and the mid-to-high tones sound clear. The sparkling sounds of each instrument are pleasant to listen to.
Personally, I feel that the clarity and resolution of the sound is what is achieved with open-ear headphones.
I would definitely recommend that you experience the excellent sound quality in the mid-to-high range.
Low Frequency Range
The bass from "VAIN MOVE" is very voluminous and has a clear flavor without any murky sound.
There is no impression of a lack of bass, and it produces just the right amount of thickness of sound that supports the mid- and high-range sounds.
The bass is a little different from the bass-heavy type, and is well-balanced without causing any stress, no matter how long you listen to it, and I felt that it was a suitable flavor for any type of music.
Positioning and sound field
Each instrument is clearly separated, and combined with the good resolution, it creates a sense of a wide sound field.
At the same time, the sense of positioning that comes from the wide sound field is quite high for this class.
No sound gets lost in the mix, and you can feel its position. This three-dimensional sound is so enjoyable that you'll want to listen for a long time.
Overall review of sound quality
To sum up the features of "VAIN MOVE", it is fun to note that while it produces sounds that are faithful to the original, it is also versatile enough to be able to listen to modern, upbeat music comfortably.
To be honest, before writing this review, I was worried that it might not be enough for me, as I usually use over-ear headphones, but this fear turned out to be unfounded.
The sound quality is of very high quality and has a very wide range, so I think it can be used to listen to any type of music.
Other main features
Noise canceling function
This was the most disappointing thing about this time.
The noise cancellation of "VAIN MOVE" is equipped with "cVc noise canceling" which is used for phone calls, and reduces surrounding noise when making a call.
However, please note that since these are not ANC (active noise canceling) headphones, the noise canceling function will not be used when playing music.
Personally, I would have liked ANC to be included in this price range.
Bluetooth5.0
The communication protocol used is Bluetooth 5.0.
This communications protocol is currently the most up-to-date standard, and even while listening to music for about two hours, I was able to enjoy the music comfortably without any communication delays or dropouts.
Looking back at just a few years ago, Bluetooth earphones were prone to delays and choppy sounds, so things have really improved.
Wireless charging compatible
"VAIN MOVE" can be charged using a Qi-compatible wireless charger while the earphones are in the charging case.
IPTX5 waterproof specification
It has IPTX5 level waterproof performance, so you can use it safely even when sweating during intense sports or on rainy days.
Since it's something you use every day, the flawless waterproof performance gives you peace of mind.
Product specifications & brand movie
Summary
"VAIN MOVE" produces a very straightforward sound that produces a well-balanced tone for any type of music.
In addition to the sound quality, I was impressed by the excellent design and stylish build quality that is not found in domestic manufacturers.
Although it does not have ANC, this is an excellent gadget that is worth trying for anyone who says, "I don't need noise cancellation, but I just want a cost-effective pair of completely wireless earphones!"
You're sure to discover fresh sounds in your daily music life.
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