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We invited 3 Johnny's fans to talk about the conditions for earphones that allow you to comfortably enjoy the singing voices of your favorite groups and members.

[Mr. Abe] Favorite group and member: Hey! Say! JUMP Hikaru Yaotome's favorite earphone: Apple "EarPods" (wired)

[Tanaka-san] Favorite group and member: Hey! Say! JUMP Kei Inoo's favorite earphones: Audio-Technica "ATH-CKS330XBT" (wireless)

[Mr. Kinoshita] Recommended group and member: SixTONES Box Preferred earphone: Apple "EarPods" (wired)

Let's listen to that favorite song that you've listened to hundreds of times with the latest fully wireless earphones

For everyone, it's your favorite song that you've listened to hundreds of times already. , After listening to the "recommended earphones" (4 units) from the author and the editorial department, I asked them to freely talk about what they came up with. Four completely wireless earphones with different price ranges and functions. Earphones that match the glasses of Johnny's fans...

[1] Audio Technica: ATH-CK1TW: 7,480 yen

Popular with female music fans. Compact and colorful, Audio-Technica's complete wireless earphone introductory machine. Although the noise canceling function is not installed, the passive sound insulation effect is great due to the high wearing comfort that fits perfectly in the ear.

[2] Beats: Beats Studio Buds: 17,800 yen

Editor Hayashi According to me, Beats by Dr. Dre's completely wireless earphones are the brand that everyone wears when they go to fashionable towns such as Shibuya. Powerful noise canceling function and comfortable operability with both iPhone and Android smartphones are attractive.

[3] Apple: AirPods (3rd generation): 23,800 yen

Familiar "Apple's wireless earphone" 3rd generation. These earphones have an open housing that allows sound to pass through easily, but they also boast of being able to produce a solid bass sound. Full support for Apple's 3D music experience "Spatial Audio".

[4] Sony: WF-1000XM4: 33,000 yen

The flagship of Sony's completely wireless earphones that are particular about sound quality. Thanks to our unique technology, you can enjoy high-quality sound reproduction with high resolution, which has been difficult with Bluetooth audio. Functions that support listening such as noise canceling are fulfilling.

―― When you listen to your favorite songs with earphones, is there anything you focus on?

Mr. Abe:In Johnny's group songs, the A melody and B melody are sung solo by the members, and the chorus is unison (multiple singers sing the same melody). I think there are many. That's why it's more important than anything else to be able to distinguish the voice of the self-supporting (jitan = oshimen). It might be nice to know who is in unison with whom.

Tanaka-san: Fans are discussing it on Twitter. Coupling songs that aren't performed live are especially difficult...

Mr. Kinoshita:Since the details of the singing parts have not been made public, there are times when the singers themselves speak on the radio or appear on TV music programs, and only when they see the video will they be able to understand it. . It's hard to understand Snow Man because the voice quality of the members is similar, so if you have good earphones, you might be able to solve the mystery until now (laughs)!

Then, let's import the favorite music CDs that the three of us brought to the iPhone using the "CD Reco 5" of the I-O data device, and have them listen to the four earphones in order. . Here are the three "issue songs".

Mr. Abe: From Hey! Say! JUMP's album "Fab! -Music speaks.-" 3rd song "Wolf Seinen" 1st song "Fab-ism" Mr. Kinoshita: "Special Order", the 3rd song from SixTONES' album "1st"

■Audio-Technica "ATH-CK1TW": Like clear mineral water

The ATH-CK1TW seemed to be a hit with Mr. Abe.

"It's completely different! The sound is clear. The tap water that I used to drink has changed to natural mineral water (laughs). I can hear the sound very clearly.I don't want to go back to the old water.If it's in the 7,000 yen range, I might buy it right away."

Mr. Abe:I like things that look good, because I'm a Johnny's fan (laughs). I think everyone has their favorite earphone design, but I think this and this (ATH-CK1TW and WF-1000XM4 black) are cute. I'm attracted to the pink gold-like one-point color and the soft design. Ideally, it would be pink, or because Yaotome-kun's member color is yellow, so if you have earphones in either color, you'll be more excited.

Mr. Tanaka:I always use Audio-Technica earphones, so I couldn't really tell the difference. It's like the usual guy (laughs). But I can hear the sound effect like a twinkling star.

Mr. Abe:Since "Fab-ism" is a song about a fairy tale, that's a good expression.

Mr. Kinoshita:For better or for worse, I feel "very normal". However, it may be good to hear a lower sound than the earphones (EarPods) that I always use. I don't think you'll get tired of listening to it because it doesn't have any weird quirks.

■ Beats "Beats Studio Buds": Very close to live performance

Mr. Kinoshita recommended the Beats earphones.

"It picks up all the sounds I want to hear. The impression is very close to a live performance. It's dynamic and I'm totally absorbed in it!"

Mr. Kinoshita:All members of SixTONES sing and are good at singing. When the noise canceling function is turned on, the strength of the voice is conveyed, and I feel that the live feeling is further enhanced.

Mr. Tanaka:Beats has a slightly strong low-pitched sound that bothered me. But it definitely has a live feel to it.

Mr. Abe:The earphones are small and fit well. It was my first experience with noise canceling earphones, so I was a little surprised. You can't hear the air conditioner. It doesn't bother me at all once I start playing music. As for the sound, I felt that the treble was a bit sharp. I wonder if the bass is a little more muffled than Audio-Technica earphones... It's a bit of a bad way of saying it, but I have the impression that it was seasoned on its own.

■Apple "AirPods": Same stability as "usual earphones"

Maybe because Mr. Abe and Mr. Kinoshita usually use Apple earphones, AirPods have a "always feeling" seems to have come out a little stronger.

Mr. Kinoshita:It's close to the earphones I always listen to, so it feels like a classic. If you listen to it after the beats, it feels like it's not fun enough, but it's easy to get used to, and I think it's natural and correct.

Mr. Abe:It feels like the music and vocals sound the same at the same volume.

Mr. Tanaka:I'm an iPhone user, so I think AirPods are great because they make it easy to set up wireless pairing and are easy to use. Since you can hear the surrounding sounds naturally while wearing it, it is easy to have a conversation, and there seems to be no problem answering the phone. You can even use it while working.

It was Mr. Tanaka who chose Sony earphones as the best choice.

"I think the charm of the song, which sparkles like a toy box, is very well expressed. Daiki Arioka, who sings with a tone close to a gentle 'talking voice.' I'm happy as a fan that I can hear the voice of the beautiful! It was the first time I knew I had a voice that could sing like this (laughs). Also, the harmony in the upper register is beautiful. You can also enjoy the part where Ryosuke Yamada whispers his lines.”

Mr. Abe:It's a lot of fun to listen to songs that have a lot of entertainment elements, such as lines and shouts, with a sparkling feeling.

Mr. Tanaka:The noise-cancelling effect allows me to concentrate on the music, so I feel like I'm getting close to the members' abilities.

Mr. Kinoshita:The noise canceling is amazing! The sound is very clear and beautiful. The voice of the vocal is very easy to hear, so I can understand English poetry. I think my English listening ability will improve (laughs).

Tanaka-san:If I had to choose one, it would be hard to get rid of Beats' live feel, but overall, I'd say Sony. I think I'd get tired if it was a live performance all the time. I think Sony has a good balance.

Mr. Abe:It's true that Sony's voice is easy to hear. When the members all sing in unison, I feel like I can distinguish each voice. Especially for large groups, Sony earphones seem to be a good fit.

This is the kind of earphone that Johnny's fans would recommend

This time, we asked Johnny's fans to listen to the earphones and picked up comments that popped out, and sketched the "ideal earphones". Saw.

In addition to being able to listen to your favorite music comfortably, the requirements for earphones are, "I want a good microphone that can be used at work, such as during remote work video conferences," "I want the battery to last a long time." It is troublesome to separate the charging cable from the smartphone.”

Although the artists belong to the same agency, the record companies and labels that produce their works are different. That's why editor-in-chief Hayashi and the author fell on their knees when everyone said, "If you're a fan of a Sony label group, you might want to buy Sony earphones even more."

This time, we asked them to listen to all 4 models of completely wireless earphones with independent left and right sides, but they said, "The neckband type wireless earphones are safe because you don't have to worry about dropping them when commuting to work or school or doing sports." I will also introduce that there was a strong

As an author, the Johnny's fans who gathered here were happy to hear, "When I listened to four different products at once, I discovered something even if I wasn't used to listening to various earphones." I was more than happy. If I have the next opportunity, I would like to try different earphones and "seiyuu voices" from this time. Editor-in-chief, what do you think?

Journalist and writer. After working as a web editor and reporter for an audiovisual magazine, he became a freelancer. Since he has been covering the electronics show "IFA" held in Berlin, Germany every year, he is familiar with the latest developments related to smart home appliances and IoT in Europe. He is well versed in the audiovisual field, and covers a wide range from high resolution to music distribution, 4K and VOD. Utilizing his fluency in English and French, he covers events both in Japan and overseas, and conducts many interviews with developers.