欧博abgGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2 Review
I tested the Pixel Buds with ANC off and the default EQ on. On The Knife's "Silent Shout," the Buds Pro 2 deliver a well-rounded frequency response. The appreciable bass presence ensures that the round kick drum has punch and the bass synth is dreamily smooth. The high frequencies feel slightly tucked away, but this doesn't detract from the listening experience.
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A track like "Drover" by Bill Callahan really reveals the sound signature. The high frequencies aren't hidden in the mix; in fact, the cymbals have compelling clarity, and the strums of the guitar strings have a nice natural tone. Callahan's vocals are deep and rich, and the driving kick drum has plenty of room to breathe.
On Kendrick Lamar's "Loyalty," both Lamar's and Rihanna's vocals sound clear and are presented front and center in the mix. The earbuds do a good job of reproducing the sub-bass tones at the 34-second mark in this track, which makes for a full sound. Notably, this doesn't come at the expense of the higher frequencies; the percussion sounds detailed and clear.
Orchestral tracks, like the opening scene from John Adams' The Gospel According to the Other Mary, sound rich and encompassing. The buds reproduce both the low strings and high brass alike and still leave room for the vocals to come through the mix. Instrument separation is clear, and the mix doesn't feel cluttered.
Generally speaking, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 offer a balanced audio response that caters well to most genres. Occasionally, the high frequencies feel slightly deprioritized, which results in a slight lack of sparkle, but that's really nitpicking.
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Spatial audio sounds quite good. It increases the feeling of immersion when watching movies or TV shows, though I didn't find myself using it much for music. The earbuds support head tracking with compatible media, too.
The microphone is merely OK. Using Google's voice recorder app on a Pixel 9 Pro Fold, I experienced some Bluetooth artifacts, and at times, my voice sounded distant. The earbuds do a pretty good job of blocking background noise.