psb Speakers M4U TWM - True Wireless Micro Planar Earphones
The M4U TWM marries a hybrid planar/dynamic design to an airy, open soundstage, delivering controlled bass, sharp transients and unusually vivid acoustic detail. Geoffrey Morrison found its stage impressively broad, while Audiophilepure highlighted its natural, analog-like character. Add secure comfort, physical controls and IP65 resilience, and these are compelling music-first earbuds.
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Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
87/100
Fit Comfort Isolation
83/100
Build Accessories
85/100
Value for Money
90/100
Pros
Airy, spacious presentation with a soundstage extending beyond the shoulders.
Controlled, weighty bass and detailed instrumental reproduction remain well balanced.
Comfortable, secure fit suited to extended listening and gym use.
Cons
Upper-midrange and lower-treble energy can make cymbals sharp or sibilant and discourage high-volume listening.
Bass has limited deepest-octave extension compared with bass-forward rivals.
Initial Bluetooth pairing can be frustrating on some phones.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 87/100
Reviewers describe an open, natural and highly musical presentation with strong bass definition, spaciousness, and plentiful detail. The main tonal caveat is elevated upper-mid/lower-treble energy that can turn sharp or limit comfortable listening volume on brighter recordings.
Bass
88/100
Bass is repeatedly praised for its weight, slam, nimbleness, and control, without clouding the rest of the presentation. The newer TWM review found that very low extension was limited, although it still handled dance music convincingly and was more defined than a JBL comparison.
Midrange
87/100
Earlier M4U coverage found voices clean, smooth, natural, and free of sibilance, with instruments easy to distinguish. For the TWM, the upper-midrange lift can make the presentation more forceful than neutral and reduces tolerance for higher volume.
Treble
83/100
Open treble brings convincing realism to acoustic instruments and helps the earbuds sound airy. However, the TWM review notes a piercing edge to cymbals and boosted lower treble, while other coverage also heard occasional brightness and less air than ideal.
Resolution Separation
87/100
Reviews hear abundant instrumental detail, clear percussion, and distinct placement of individual instruments. One reviewer found note separation somewhat foreshortened compared with high-end headphones, so complex passages are not presented with flagship-level openness.
Soundstage Imaging
90/100
The M4U design earns unusually strong praise for an expansive, wraparound presentation. The TWM's stage was said to extend beyond the shoulders, and previous coverage similarly described a rare sense of spaciousness for Bluetooth earphones.
Dynamics Coherence
86/100
Sharp synth-percussion attack and weighty but agile bass give the sound energetic rhythmic drive. Reviewers generally find the tonal balance cohesive and engaging, though the upper-mid/treble emphasis can make louder playback less relaxed.
FIT COMFORT ISOLATION PERFORMANCE 83/100
The wraparound approach is widely described as secure and exceptionally comfortable for extended sessions, with the larger electronics supported by the outer ear. Isolation is more modest than that of deep-sealing or foam-tip designs, and reports of needing to reseat the earbuds for full bass suggest that tip seal remains important.
Seal Stability
80/100
The over-ear wraparound layout was described as more stable than conventional true-wireless designs. Earlier M4U reviewers still needed to press the earpieces in for adequate bass, and suggested foam tips could improve the seal, so fit consistency may vary by ear.
Comfort
91/100
Comfort is a consistent strength: the wraparound design places the heavier module against the outer ear rather than loading the ear canal. Reviewers call the soft rubber-clad earbuds discreet and comfortable even over long listening sessions, and the TWM is also recommended for gym use.
Isolation
77/100
These are sealed earbuds, but reviewers caution that the supplied silicone tips may not isolate sufficiently for airplane travel. There is no active noise cancellation mentioned in the reviews, so they are better suited to everyday listening than consistently noisy environments.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Accessories
85/100
The soft-rubber exterior is reported to contribute positively to day-to-day comfort, and physical buttons are explicitly preferred over touch controls by one reviewer. Reviewers say little about long-term durability, charging-case quality, supplied tip variety, or connector and finish longevity.
Value for Money
90/100
At $199, Audiophilepure considers the TWM well priced, while HomeTheaterHifi recommends the related M4U design over competing models. The combination of natural sound, unusually broad staging, physical controls, and strong comfort makes its asking price appear competitive.
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Specifications
- Within ±1 1/2dB
- 20 - 20,000Hz
- Type
- Magneto-Static & Dynamic
- Operating Principle
- Sealed
- Size
- 6mm
- Ear Coupling
- In-Ear
- Bluetooth version
- 1/8"* (3.5mm) Stereo Jack (Left or Right)
- Bluetooth quality
- aptX™ Adaptive, AAC, SBC
- Operating distance
- 10m
- Music time
- 8 hours
- Charging time
- 66 minutes
- Charging input
- 5V, 1A
- Earbuds
- 8 hours
- Case
- 3 additional charge cycles
- Case recharge time
- 2 hours
- Driver enclosure
- ABS + Rubber
- Earpads
- Silicon
- Travel Case
- Smart Charging
- Overall
- 18 x22 x17mm (5/32 x7/8 x11/16")
- Travel Case
- 64 x36 x32mm (2 17/32 x1 27/64 x1 17/64")
- Weight
- 5g (0.18oz)
- Finish
- Black
Manufacturer's Description — psb Speakers
Be driven by precision sound.
Experience exceptional portable audio with PSB's TWM True Wireless Micro Planar Earphones. These earbuds feature advanced Magneto-Static technology and a Hybrid Planar dual-driver design for studio-quality sound in a compact form. Enjoy up to 8 hours of battery life with the included smart charging case. With technologies like aptX™ Adaptive Bluetooth, Audiodo™, and RoomFeel™, you can enjoy a customized audiophile-grade listening experience.
Superior Sound, Perfected for You
The TWM utilizes powerful Magneto-Static technology in a Hybrid Planar dual driver design for clear, detailed sound. A high-frequency Magneto-Static driver offers crisp, high-resolution sound even at low volumes, while the dynamic planar midrange/bass driver delivers deep bass and natural midrange. Custom hearing tests with Audiodo Personal Sound™ via the PSB Headphones App ensure precise sound balance, with Volume Dependent Compensation and four EQ presets for tailored listening experiences.
Signature RoomFeel™ Tuning
PSB's RoomFeel™ technology emulates the experience of listening to high-quality speakers in a well-designed room, creating a natural sound. This technology incorporates research on 'Room Gain,' which accounts for the warmth and energy that room boundaries add to a speaker's response curve. RoomFeel minimizes the 'in your head' sensation, offering an open, in-room listening experience with the M4U TWM, ensuring a non-fatiguing and natural sound whether you're on the go or at the gym.
Active and Adaptive
The M4U TWM headphones adapt to your surroundings as you go about your activities. These headphones offer seamless pairing with aptX™ Adaptive Bluetooth, ensuring high-quality sound with low latency for gaming and movie watching. Whether you're at home or on a call outdoors, cVc™ (clear voice capture) technology minimizes background noise, ensuring clear voice quality in any environment.
Portable and easy extended listening
These earbuds feature convenient click buttons for volume control, track skipping, and calls. The smart charging case offers wired USB-C and wireless charging options, providing 8 hours of playback and 24 hours of backup power. Included are three sizes of silicon tips for noise isolation and secure fit. With an IP65 rating, they are sweatproof, water-resistant, and dustproof, perfect for active lifestyles. The PSB Headphones App enhances control with sound settings, Audiodo profiles, noise transparency levels, EQ presets, and battery monitoring.
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