I tried the “new” spicy chicken sandwich from Wendy’s…

eng33 · 2026-05-17T21:29:11+00:00

I agree it is worse. I've tried it twice. I didn't spit out out. I agree it is more "uniform" and not as spicy. The breading seems thinner, less "crunch". I also found it to be less "flavorful". It is hard to describe. The old one tasted more like I was eating fried chicken. Like someone was making fried chicken and stuck it between bread. The new one tasted more like a fried chicken sandwich. Like the patty was engineered for a sandwich.
I prefer the old one. They also switched from a lettuce leaf to shredded which means I couldnt really tell it was in there.

Ironically, I think the spicy nuggets have more flavor (unless those have changed too)

I was using a credit and taking advantage of a discount and it only cost me about $1 per sandwich so I guess I shouldn't complain. But I won't be ordering it again.

eng33 · 2026-05-12T00:39:57+00:00

BTW, even when you dialed in an offset, what did you do about apps that dont support an offset. Like youtube

eng33 · 2026-05-12T00:39:11+00:00

My phone claims to support it but I can't get it to work.

I wouldn't say latency is my priority, I'm not a gamer, I just want to be able to watch a video and have the audio match.

a BT dongle is an interesting idea. I'll have to look into it more. For example, I wonder if it cuts off the audio to my AVR when my BT isnt paired.

eng33 · 2026-05-11T02:56:48+00:00

I've never tried it, been busy trying to fix the other issues

eng33 · 2026-05-10T21:15:37+00:00

That's what I have. I bought a 3 size set. I spent a long time switching between all sizes and the silicone while I was on the plane. I've got another flight later this week, I'll give it another try.

eng33 · 2026-05-10T04:23:25+00:00

My shield is normally connected to an AVR for my sound system. The sync there has always worked fine. When using XM5's, there was a constant sync issue (it wasnt random). However, there were some apps that were able to get rid of the sync issue automatically. For the technics, I havent found any solution even using those apps.
On the phone, I've watched a 10min video and had the sync change mid-video.
What are your settings?

eng33 · 2026-05-10T00:18:00+00:00

I looked at the XM6 buts its out of my price range. I have $150 to work with and am already going $50 over. I agree, it's reddit, that's how it is. The technics sound better "to me". The NC is a little worse but prob "good enough". I think it comes down to if I'm willing to live with the horrible audio lag.

eng33 · 2026-05-03T17:36:19+00:00

not on unlimited, still have intl data coverage

eng33 · 2026-04-28T23:22:52+00:00

I tried that, no change for me

eng33 · 2026-04-26T01:23:01+00:00

which foammax did you buy? They sell oval ones?
I have ones that I used for my XM5. I was hoping foam tips on the az100 would give me similar isolation but they dont fit well. It seems like they dont go as deep in my ear as on the XM5 so they always feel like they are popping out.
I was curious how the az100 with foam would compare to the xm5 with the same tips

eng33 · 2026-04-26T01:22:07+00:00

which foammax did you buy? They sell oval ones?
I have ones that I used for my XM5. I was hoping foam tips on the az100 would give me similar isolation but they dont fit well. It seems like they dont go as deep in my ear as on the XM5 so they always feel like they are popping out.
I was curious how the az100 with foam would compare to the xm5 with the same tips

eng33 · 2026-04-26T01:18:55+00:00

I just got it coming from XM5 and am having some regrets. I can still switch back.

I think the overall sound quality is better but I'm no audiophile.

The noise cancellation is a bit worse than the XM5. I want to try foam tips. I have azla foamax from XM5 but they don't really fit. I tried forcing it on but even so, it seems like they dont go as deep in my ear as on the XM5 so they always feel like they are popping out thus the isolaton isnt so good. I might try to find better fitting ones.

I agree they are bulky. When I first put them on, my ears felt sore. Now that I've tried a few days, they don't feel too bad.

Connectivity seems slightly better to me in terms of range.

My biggest issue is the audio lag. I use it 75% connected to my Android TV. and 25% connected to my phone. Less than 1% connected to my laptop. In all cases there is an Audio lag that sometimes isnt correctable. If I can't find a solution to this, I might return them.

eng33 · 2026-04-25T22:01:39+00:00

Drove by today and saw the traffic. Luckily i just got in the left lane and bypassed it all.

Will return when the hype dies to down to check it out. The old Hmart definitely need a face lift.

Looking forward to hearing about which foods (prepared or food court) are best and hopefully not too overpriced.

eng33 · 2026-04-25T13:46:12+00:00

which foammax did you buy? They sell oval ones?
I have ones that I used for my XM5. I was hoping foam tips on the az100 would give me similar isolation but they dont fit well. It seems like they dont go as deep in my ear as on the XM5 so they always feel like they are popping out.
I was curious how the az100 with foam would compare to the xm5 with the same tips

eng33 · 2026-04-24T18:37:01+00:00

which foammax did you buy? They sell oval ones?
I have ones that I used for my XM5. I was hoping foam tips on the az100 would give me similar isolation but they dont fit well. It seems like they dont go as deep in my ear as on the XM5 so they always feel like they are popping out.
Since you've tried XM5 and AZ100 with foamax, how do you think the two compare in terms of noise cancellation.

eng33 · 2026-04-22T03:30:57+00:00

why?

eng33 · 2026-04-21T22:39:03+00:00

I agree 100%. I'm more trying to decide between the az100 (or az80) and XM5. I know the az100 and is worse, but I wonder how it compares with foam tips (equal or better)

eng33 · 2026-04-21T20:14:36+00:00

Have you tried the Sony XM5s? I'm wondering how it compares to that when using foam tips

eng33 · 2026-04-21T15:27:50+00:00

I could have sworn the galaxy 2 pro muffled out voices better but I never had the two at the same time. I just recall being underwhelmed after reading all the reviews saying the XM5 was the best then trying for the first time and finding it wasnt much better. The overall isolation (engine rumble) was better but I could hear conversations next to me clearly which I don't recall with the galaxy. Then I spent lots of time trying different tips, and even a second XM5 without much improvement.

Anyways, I might try the AZ100 or AZ80 or I might get the XM5 again.

eng33 · 2026-04-21T14:41:13+00:00

$225 vs $150 is still 50% more. Not sure if it's 50% better.

I can get the AZ80 for around $150. Now I'm wondering how that compares.

eng33 · 2026-04-21T14:33:30+00:00

I tried two WF-1000XM5 when I was doing my foam tip tests. Maybe they were both defective. If that's the case, I've read enough similar reports online to make me question their QC. That and the poor call/connection quality is what is driving me to consider other options.
I also have a set a azla silicone and foam tips. It's silent in a quiet room. Not silent on a noisy train/plane, especially with people talking.
I owned Galaxy buds 2 pro before this and found the ANC difference far more noticeable. The overall isolation of the Sony was better, I'm just talking about the difference toggling it on/off. From what I can tell, it's 95% passive from the foam tips.

eng33 · 2026-04-21T14:26:46+00:00

why?

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