Final ZE8000 MK2 - Schwarz

The Final ZE8000 MK2 deliver sound as great as you'd hope, but just like the original model there are too many rough edges in such a competitive market that the minor changes for this newer model aren't quite enough.

Your Final destination for great sound, or just a sonic dead end?

I scoffed at the term '8K sound' initially, I admit that. And although I still think Final's terminology is ill-advised, the company's ZE8000 MK2 earbuds are anything but. If you read only this verdict, know that the clarity, depth and breadth of sound here is remarkable. These wireless earbuds deliver dynamic nuance and musical cohesion in spades. Yes, they're a little big, and the decidedly average battery life is further compromised if you deploy Final's '8K Sound+' upscaler (in the rudimentary app), but they're so good sonically I don't care. Plus, the neutral presentation is aided by refreshingly effective noise cancellation.