Pass me your opinions on wireless earbuds

Astrolab · 2022-08-05T08:31:51.034Z

I recently bought the AirPods Pro and i think they’re really GREAT. I’ve chosen them over the Sony wf-1000xm4. The reason? Even if the sound quality of the Sony is better to me, you can not replace batteries on this model. Thus, they are disposable and they are not for me. Apple charges $49 per ear to replace the battery. My two cents

enju · 2022-08-05T08:37:36.735Z

I got the Air Pods Pro heavily discounted by my phone provider (would have never bought them for the normal price to be honest) and I really like them. The sound is really nice. Even more than the noise cancelling I use the transparent mode whch doesn’t shield you from your surroundings which is very nice when someone else is in the room. May even be an option to use while biking e.g., but when I’m on the bike it is one of the very few opportunites where I enjoy the silence

When I was on holiday I noodled a little bit with garage band and the air pods pro but the latency makes it fairly unusable for me for anything remotely live. I got some Sennheiser IE-100 Pro for that now and they are also really good and seem to translate very well to my Beyerdynamic headphones. But of course those come with wires

Merlinash · 2022-08-05T08:46:51.289Z

Sony wf-1000xm4 sound very noticeably better than airpod pros or Jabra 85ts. Really no contest sound wise. But I’ve suffered interminable bluetooth connection issues with them and am now using airpod pros because they just work. Sound good enough for podcasts at least. Jabra 85ts are probably better than the airpods. By far the most comfortable from my experience. But maybe more expensive. Not sure.

tdmusic · 2022-08-05T09:53:41.233Z

Merlinash:

bluetooth connection issues

Yeah, I had headaches with the over ear Sonys. Switching device was much more tricky than it needed to be. I think Bluetooth is just a crappy protocol but AirPods add their own magic to make it more reliable

Hans_Olo · 2022-08-05T10:28:11.147Z

I use wireless earplugs heavily during my runs. Favourites are definitely AirPods Pro. BUT: I’ve had various (3 to be precise) charging cases die on me after a year and a day and at their price point I cannot keep buying them. Last winter I got two pairs of Amazon Echo Buds. They are from Amazon, they look shit, they sound mediocre, but at €79,- a pop they are a steal and they get the job done (stop me from stopping). If I ever get AirPods Pro again (which I likely will once the next generation is out) I’ll definitely get Apple Care to be on the safe side.

SoundReverend · 2022-08-05T10:45:28.264Z

If you want headphones for music making please keep in mind that Bluetooth latency is too high… even with something like APT-X…

If apple devices another + for the AirPods Pro…

Monobear · 2022-08-05T10:54:39.836Z

For hearing music I would never go without ANC again. There is just too much noise outside.

Monobear · 2022-08-05T12:36:57.237Z

Aaaaaand I would wait till October. Apple should release the new Airpods then.

Hooger · 2022-08-05T12:46:36.195Z

Really like my Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro. Pretty decent noise cancelling and the best match for my Samsung phone.

CCMP · 2022-08-05T12:51:13.447Z

I’ve had way too many earphones over the last 10 years… AirPods included.

Best ones by far IMO are the Sony WF-1000xm4.

In fact, they’re that good it pisses me off that they didn’t give them a catchier ‘airpod’ type name so it’s easier to recommend them to people who appreciate sound quality.
Luckily @Merlinash brought them up so I didn’t have to Google them, again.

Monobear · 2022-08-05T12:54:32.813Z

but they look so big. I have so small ears. cannot see them in those…

okeribok · 2022-08-05T12:58:56.334Z

Among the many lovers: I hate the Apple airpods pro. Sound is thin, noise cancelling virtually nonexistent and the promised ease of use sometimes just gives up on you and then you need to factory reset them and re-paur all your devices. Wish I had gotten the Sony ones. Version 5 should be coming “sometime soon” and then the 4 can be had with a nice discount.

igtheflig · 2022-08-05T12:59:54.908Z

Another vote for wf-1000xm4, I love mine. Device switching is a pain, but in every other regard I like them. Sound quality is great, ANC is amazing.

Befre that Jabra Elite 65t (I think) and they sound great, but are a bit of a faff to insert.

spikysimon · 2022-08-05T13:04:55.858Z

igtheflig:

Befre that Jabra Elite 65t (I think) and they sound great, but are a bit of a faff to insert.

I still have my Jabra Elite 65t, they’re pretty good. Fit my ears well and I’m surprised they’ve lasted so long. They sound good but bass is a bit lacking, imo, I might get some AirPod Pros when these finally die

CCMP · 2022-08-05T13:11:12.606Z

The fit is surprisingly good, as are the bud options. I’ve got rid of a few pairs just on the basis of them not staying in place… and I mean properly in place so the bass stays consistent… and the Sony’s are as good as I’ve had, and the noise-cancellation is the best I’ve had too. They far surpassed my previous favourites for this, Bose ones, and both are far beyond AirPods.

AirPods always move in my ear, to a really annoying position where the bass end just sounds rubbish.

If you can try some different pairs out, it’s definitely worth it.

Monobear · 2022-08-05T13:15:00.636Z

I would test them. I thought I would wait till oktober but most important is a good and comfy fit and best in class ANC.

Joebas · 2022-08-05T15:31:53.130Z

I bought some Supra Nero TX off a coworker recently, and nothing but good things to say. Relatively cheap and sound way better than they should

Tchu · 2023-08-07T12:49:46.529Z

I’m in the market for a pair and Senheiser Momentum 3 popped up from a list. Anyone has experience with those?

Thanks.

Tchu

KingMidas · 2023-08-07T12:59:48.359Z

Definitely Apple Beats Fit Pro.

Pretty much all of the functionality of AirPod Pros (no magnetic case charging) but much better sound, looks and fit.

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Just be prepared for people thinking you are talking to yourself as they are barely visible in your ears. Which is why I love them. The white AirPod Pros look silly to me for some reason.

alexwasashrimp · 2023-08-07T15:47:18.442Z

I’ve been using the Galaxy buds plus for 2.5 years or something and almost everything about them is great. The fit, the sound, the design, the battery life, the connection stability…
One thing I hate is how their microphones have deteriorated. When I just bought them, everyone could hear me clearly even if I was on a motorbike. In a few months the mics collected dust or whatever, and now they suck. I still talk while driving, but people often complain about sound quality, sometimes having issues understanding me (though what’s suspicious is that 90% of complaints come from one person, a hardcore Apple fan).
Tried cleaning them, nothing changed. But if you don’t talk much, they are perfect.